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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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2003 Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixLondon: 2003A fine signed first impression of 'Order of the Phoenix', the angst-filled fifth novel in the Harry Potter series, flat-signed by Rowling to the half-title. -
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2004 How I Live NowLondon: 2004The signed first edition, first impression of this work of speculative fiction following a family as they try to reunite during an apocalyptic nuclear war. -
c1864 Les Mesadventures de Jean-Paul ChoppartParis: c1864A colourfully bound and beautifully illustrated nineteenth-century children's book about the adventures of a young French boy, Jean-Paul Choppart. -
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2007 His Dark MaterialsLondon: 2007A complete collection of Philip Pullman's acclaimed 'His Dark Materials' trilogy, with a loosely inserted signed slip by the author. -
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1986 ElidorLondon: 1986A lovely eleventh impression of this children's fantasy novel by Alan Garner signed by the author. Complete with its unclipped dust wrapper. -
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2004 Dragon Tamers: Reality Goes VirtualInverness: 2004A signed limited edition of this fantasy novel, printed when the author was just thirteen. -
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2006 Peter Pan in ScarletLondon: 2006A first edition copy of Geraldine McCaughrean's official sequel to 'Peter Pan', a wonderful novel for children signed by the author. -
1985 A Bear's Life RupertLondon: 1985A fine first edition copy of this charming biography on Rupert Bear, looking into his publication history and life. -
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2006 Soul EaterLondon: 2006An exceptional signed first edition of the third work in Michelle Paver's 'Chronicles of Darkness' series. -
1938 The New Rupert BookLondon: 1938A lovely illustrated Rupert Bear annual, the third ever published, complete with the colour illustrations by Alfred Bestall. -
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2005-2006 2Vol Silverfin and Blood FeverLondon: 2005-2006The first two volumes of Charlie Higson's thrilling Young Bond series, both signed by the author. -
c2000 Harry Potter and The Philosopher's StoneMaryborough: c2000The eighteenth impression of the Australian paperback edition of one of the most influential novels ever published, the first in the Harry Potter series. -
2006 Endymion SpringNew York: 2006A lovely first impression of the US edition of this children's fantasy by Matthew Skelton, complete with its unclipped dust wrapper. -
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2007 His Dark MaterialsLondon: 2007A complete signed limited edition set of Philip Pullman's popular fantasy series 'His Dark Materials', here in the original shrink wrap. -
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2006 Peter Pan in ScarletLondon: 2006A fine signed limited edition sequel to Peter Pan by Geraldine McCaughrean, an exciting novel complete with illustrations by David Wyatt. -
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2006 Tim the Tiny HorseLondon: 2006A fine signed first edition comedic novel by Harry HIll, a popular children's novel with Hill's colourful illustrations throughout. -
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2008 Fairies and Magical CreaturesLondon: 2008A wonderful pop up book by Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda, one of two hundred copies signed by both creators. -
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2005 StormbreakerLondon: 2005A signed limited edition of Anthony Horowitz's popular 'Alex Rider' series, this being the first novel in the series. In the original slipcase. -
c1894 Mopsa the FairyLondon: c1894A scarce edition of this work written by Jean Ingelow, which has been called an 'early feminist fairy tale', intended for young readers. Including the scarce original dust wrapper. -
1912 The Big Book of FablesLondon: 1912The first trade edition of this large book of fables edited by Walter Jerrold and decorated by Charles Robinson. -
1927 The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land BabyLondon: 1927A fantastic illustrated edition of Charles Kingsley's classic of Victorian literature, with plates in colour by Warwick Goble. -
1940 Through the Looking GlassLondon: 1940Macmillan's Special Children's edition bound in full morocco of Lewis Carroll's successful sequel to 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' with the illustrations by John Tenniel. -
1828 Contes Choisis Des Veillees du Chateau de Madame de GenlisLondon: 1828A very scarce instructional edition of 'Veillees du Chateau de Madame de Genlis', intended for the use of schools. In full calf binding and in the original French. -
1881 Rambles and Adventures of our School Field-ClubLondon: 1881A very scarce illustrated children's novel in a full calf school prize binding. -
1895 Fairbrass1895: 1895A very scarce first edition of this story for children by Thomas Edgar Pemberton, the author's presentation copy signed to the half title. -
1856 The Talking BirdLondon: 1856A very scarce copy of the first edition of this children's book concerning natural science, with illustrations by 'Phiz.' -
1958 Never Run from the Lion and Another StoryLondon: 1958A scarce and charmingly illustrated first edition children's book from Antonia Ridge and Barbara Freeman, in an exceptionally colourful illustrated dust wrapper. -
2002-3 Artemis Fowl The Arctic Incident and the Eternity CodeNew York: 2002-3The first American editions of the second and third works to feature criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl. -
2002-3 Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident and the Eternity CodeLondon: 2002-3Two fine first editions of the second and third novel of the Artemis Fowl series, complete with fine dust wrappers. -
1920 The Young Visiters Mr. Salteena's PlanLondon: 1920The nineteenth impression of this curious novel from a nine year old author, with an introductory preface from J. M. Barrie. -
1901 The Waterloo LassLondon: 1901A very smart first edition copy of this children's novel. From the library of socialite and patron of the arts, Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. -
1926-29 Winnie The Pooh, Now We Are Six, House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1926-29A beautifully bound set of A A Milne's classic children's works featuring his anthropomorphic bear Winnie the Pooh. From the library of Julian's Park, which was once home to the Socialite Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. -
c1954 The Pelican Chorus and Other Nonsense VersesLondon: c1954An illustrated work of poetry and verse for children, written by Edward Lear and illustrated by Leslie Brooke. -
1893 The True Story BookLondon: 1893A bright copy of this late nineteenth century book of fairy tales by noted author Andrew Lang. -
c1900 CinderellaLondon: c1900A very unique and vanishingly scarce panorama of 'Cinderella' containing colourful figures from the fairy tale, intended to be played with. From the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. -
c1935 The Magic Walking-Stick and Stories from Arabian NightsLondon: c1935A delightful volume containing two popular works for children, illustrated with colour plates and bound in bright decorative cloth.