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Children's
Tall tales and wonderful adventures await. We have beautifully illustrated books for children over many years past. Perhaps we have something you remember?
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1850 True Stories from Ancient HistoryLondon: 1850Tenth edition of this history retold for children by Agnes Strickland. -
1865 An Old Fairy Tale Told Anew in Pictures and VerseLondon: 1865A scarce and uniqure Victorian edition of 'Sleeping Beauty' by Richard Doyle and James Planche, a lovely illustrated edition. -
1897 Fairy Tales from the Far NorthLondon: 1897The beautifully illustrated first edition, second issue of this late nineteenth century English translation of the Norwegian folk tales of Peter Christen Asbjornsen. -
c1920 RotkappchenLeipzig : c1920A scarce and charmingly illustrated copy of Red Riding Hood in German. -
1865 The Family Fairy TalesLondon: 1865A smart copy of this very scarce and delightfully illustrated Victorian era volume of fairy tales. -
c1880 R. Caldecott's Picture Book No. 2: Containing The Three Jovial Huntsmen, The Queen of Hearts, Sing a Song for Sixpence and The Farmer's BoyLondon : c1880A pleasing copy of R. Caldecott's second picture book containing classic children's stories that are beautifully illustrated. -
1906 The Child's Companion Eighty-Third Annual VolumeLondon : 1906A charming first edition copy of the eighty-third Child's Companion annual, with illustrations throughout. -
c1900 Picture Gallery of PetsLondon: c1900A very scarce and colourful picture book illustrative of pets for children. -
1925 The Flying CarpetLondon : 1925A charming collection of prose and verse for children, richly illustrated throughout. -
c1930 Dem Kind zur FreudeUnknown: c1930A very scarce oblong children's picture book with poems concerning the animal kingdom. -
1883 Masterman ReadyLondon: 1883A scarce softcover edition of this children's robinsonade by Frederick Marryat. -
c1900 Little Ann and Other PoemsLondon: c1900Illustrated throughout in full colour by Kate Greenaway, this is the charming second edition of Ann and Jane Taylor's collection of poems for children. -
1905 Madame How and Lady WhyLondon: 1905Charles Kingsley's classic juvenile work in a charmingly leather-bound. -
1916 Heroes of the Flying CorpsLondon : 1916A scarce first edition of the book Heroes of the Flying Corps, written for children with a keen interest in planes and aerial warfare. -
1892 Timothy's Quest A Story For Anybody, Young or Old, Who Cares To Read ItLondon: 1892A beautifully bound copy of a popular and charming tale by Kate Douglas Wiggin, here in the original very scarce dust wrapper. -
1923 Birdland: A Book for Young PeopleLondon : 1923A charming book for children on the birds of England, with photographs taken by the author throughout. -
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1911 Mother Carey's ChickensNew York: 1911A signed presentation copy of American writer Kate Douglas Wiggin's charming children's novel with a moral message. -
1844 The History of John MartenLondon: 1844The first edition of Mrs. Sherwood's very scarce sequel to her popular children's novel, 'The History of Henry Milner'. -
1956 Grimms' Other TalesLondon: 1956The first edition of this Limited Edition collection of the tales of the Brothers Grimm, illustrated throughout with wood engraved plates from Gwenda Morgan. -
1968 Grimm's Fairy TalesFeltham: 1968Revised edition of the Grimm brothers' classic tales for children, with lovely illustrations by Jiri Trnka. -
1904 The Pirates' Hoard A Story of Hidden TreasureLondon and Edinburgh and New York: 1904An intriguing illustrated copy of a scarce story of pirates and hidden treasure. -
1871 3vol Y Winllan Vol IV, VII, VIIIBangor: 1871A wonderful and very scarce collection of three monthly periodicals of this Welsh children's magazine, presented in a custom-made slipcase made by book collector Anthony David Estill. -
1952 Tales of the Wild FolkLondon: [1952]A collection of seven charming children's tales concerning the animal world by Cecily M. Rutley, in the original uniform illustrated wraps. -
1929 Tales of The FairiesLondon : 1929A charming introduction to folk-tales and fairy stories from around the world with beautiful coloured illustrations. -
1919 The Young Visiters Or, Mr Salteena's PlanNew York : 1919A charming first US edition of a nine year old's view of English upper class society, with illustrations. -
1903 Tales from Maria Edgeworthnot stated : 1903A charming collection of children's stories written by Maria Edgeworth and illustrated by Hugh Thomson. -
1933 Children's Books of Yesterday The Studio Special Autumn NumberLondon : 1933A beautifully presented copy of a collection of illustrations from numerous children's books, including eight charming coloured plates. -
1908 Keziah in Search of a FriendLondon: [1908]A bright copy of this uncommon novel for girls by Noel Hope, featuring eight illustrations. -
1872 The New History of Sandford and MertonLondon: [1872]A satire of Thomas Day's best-selling children's work of the same title by F. C. Burnand, with illustrations by Linley Sambourine. -
1932 Oola-Boola's Wonder BookLondon: 1932A lovely uncommon collection of short stories for children by Bruno Burgel, the first edition complete with illustrations. -
1854 Little Ferns for Fanny's Little FriendsLondon : 1854A charming and very scarce illustrated copy of Little Ferns for Little Fanny's Friends. -
1864 Parables from NatureLondon: 1864A wonderfully illustrated collection of children's parables by Margaret Gatty, containing black-and-white illustrated plates by a range of artists including Millais and presented in a lovely gilt cloth binding. -
1907 ChildhoodLondon: 1907The first edition of this colourful collection of children's poetry by the sister duo Millicent and Githa Sowerby, complete with Millicent's twelve colour plates. -
1919 Inklings for ThinklingsBoston: 1919A wonderful first edition of this reproduction of Susan Hale’s original 1865 work. Containing delightful illustrations from Hale throughout. -
1948 Mickey Mouse AnnualLondon: 1947A bright copy of this 1948 Mickey Mouse annual, featuring stories concerning the most famous and influential mouse in history and his friends. -
1992 Children's Book Illustration and DesignNew York: 1992A bright copy of this first impression, showcasing the most outstanding contemporary children's book illustration.