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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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1939 Captain AnneLondon: 1939A first edition copy of the final book in the 'Springdale' series by popular children's writer Dorita Fairlie Bruce, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1938 The Compass Points North: A Novel for Boys and GirlsLondon: 1938A first edition copy of M.E. Atkinson's wonderfully illustrated children's book, which follows the adventures of the Lockett children, in the unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1900 Contes Choisis de Guy de MaupassantParis: c1900A handsomely bound copy of this collection of short stories written by noted French author, Guy de Maupassant, the children's edition of this work. -
1969 The Angel and the DonkeyLondon: 1969A beautifully illustrated advanced review copy for Reeves' religious children's book, with colour illustrations by Edward Ardizzone. -
1909 Carlos und NicolasVerlag: 1909A third edition copy of this charming, early twentieth century work of children's literature, in the original German. -
1937 Le Second Livre de la JungleParis: 1937A near fine, handsomely bound copy of this lavishly illustrated French edition of Rudyard Kipling's classic sequel, including the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
c1900 L'oie du CapitoleParis: c1900A beautifully illustrated copy of 'L'oie du Capitole', a French children's book about the mythological capitol geese, with hand-coloured illustrations. -
1906 ChatterboxLondon: 1907A beautifully illustrated collection of the fifty-two issues for the Chatterbox children's periodical, including twelve colour plates. -
1977 Biggles of the Special Air PoliceLondon: 1962A very smart copy of this novel from the 'Biggles Adventure Series' by Captain W.E. Johns, enclosed in the original bright dust wrapper. -
1888 Land Battles, from Hastings to InkermanLondon and New York: c1888A scarce illustrated children's history of some of the most thrilling and important land battles engaged in by the British army. -
1962 Biggles Sets a TrapLondon: 1962A lovely first impression 'Biggles' novel, an exciting adventure novel by Captain W. E. Johns, complete with illustrations. -
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2003 Molly Moon Stops the WorldLondon: 2003A lovely first impression of this children's book featuring the popular character of Molly Moon by Georgia Byng, signed by the author. -
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2012 Hollow PikeLondon: 2012A near fine, uncorrected manuscript proof copy of this young adult novel, signed by the author to the title page. -
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1999-2007 The Harry Potter SeriesLondon: 1999-2007A striking set of the complete deluxe editions of the 'Harry Potter' series, beautiful editions published from 1999-2007. 'Goblet of Fire' signed by J. K. Rowling. -
1926-27 The Schoolgirls' Own AnnualLondon: 1926-27Two charming volumes of the popular 'Schoolgirls' Own Annual', containing a whole variety of thrilling stories and articles for the young girls of 1920s. -
1993 The Great White Owl of SissinghurstNew York: 1993The first edition of this beautifully and brightly illustrated children's story based in Sissinghurst Castle, Vita Sackville-West's estate. -
1935 The Children's Hour AnnualLondon: 1935A charming 1935 annual for the immensely popular BBC radio broadcast, containing a wealth of short stories to delight and entertain the children of Great Britain. -
1870 In Fairyland: A Series of Pictures from the Elf-WorldLondon: 1870A first edition copy of this beautifully illustrated and famous work on fairy tales by Richard Doyle and William Allingham. -
1940-41 The Big Six and Missee LeeLondon: 1940-41Presenting two first edition copies of selected works from Arthur Ransome's famous children's adventure series, 'Swallows and Amazons'. -
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2001 Castaways of the Flying DutchmanLondon: 2001A wonderful first edition copy of the first book in Brian Jacques' 'Castaways' series, with in-text illustrations. -
1894 Parables from NatureLondon: 1894-7A later impression of this illustrated first and second series Victorian children's educational work concerning science and religion. -
c1915 Stories of Children from DickensLondon, Paris, and New York: c1915A charming retelling of Dickens' tales for children by his granddaughter, illustrated by Harold Copping with plates in colour. -
1961 The Borrowers AloftLondon: 1961A very smart, first edition copy of this children's fantasy novel by 20th century English author Mary Norton. Brilliantly illustrated throughout by Diana Stanley. -
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1984 Quasimodo MouseLondon: 1984A fine first edition of this children's work by Bernard Stone, brilliantly illustrated by Ralph Steadman and signed by the author to the title page. -
1876-1887 Peter Parley's AnnualLondon: 1876-1887A lovely collection of children's annuals published under the pseudonym Peter Parley, illustrated with colour plates. -
1964 The Giving TreeNew York, Evanston, and London: 1964A lovely first impression copy of Shel Silverstein's important and influential children's novel, illustrated by Silverstein throughout, in an early impression dust wrapper. -
c1900 Greenland's Icy MountainsKilmarnock: c1900A charmingly illustrated children's ethnographic study of the life of the Eskimo, and the introduction of Christianity to Greenland. -
1942 The Little Grey MenLondon: 1942A nice first edition of this popular children's fantasy novel, complete with the uncommon dust wrapper and the original illustrations by Denys Watkins-Pitchford. -
1902 A Christmas PosyLondon: 1902A charming children's Christmas tale illustrated by Walter Crane. -
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1946 Adventures with BenghaziLondon: 1946The author's signed presentation copy of the first edition, first impression of this charming children's work by Rose Fyleman. -
1913 Martha's HomeLondon: 1913A smart later impression of this anonymous, scarce juvenile novel, with illustrations. -
1912 The Gateway to ChaucerLondon, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York: 1912A delightful children's retelling of the Canterbury Tales of Geoffrey Chaucer, complete with a particularly scarce dust wrapper. -
1923 Stories from the Arabian NightsNottingham: 1923A delightful Boots edition retelling the tales of Arabian Nights, illustrated with colour plates by Dulac and presented in lovely decorative cloth. -
1952 How to be ToppLondon: 1954A lovely first edition copy of this humorous and satirical novel by Geoffrey Willans, complete with the cartoons of Ronald Searle. -
1912 The Adventures of SilversuitLondon: [1912]A book of verses for children, following the adventures of Silversuit, with lovely illustrations by Angustine MacGregor -
1973 The Butterfly's Ball And The Grasshopper's Feast; The Peacock PartyLondon: 1973-9Alan Aldridge's adaptation of William Roscoe's poem 'The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast and its sequel.