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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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1862 The Three Little Kittens &c: Coloured Picture Book for the NurseryLondon & Edin. : 1862A delightful Victorian era juvenile work illustrated with a wealth of vibrant chromolithographic plates of kittens, and in an attractive cloth binding. -
1896 The Grand Nursery BandLondon: 1896Charmingly illustrated throughout in colour, present here is the very scarce first edition of Miss Eliza F. Manning's entertaining children's work. -
1907 Thirty Old-Time Nursery SongsLondon: 1907An exceptionally lovely example of the first edition of this charming collection of nursery rhymes set to music, illustrated throughout in colour. -
1831 Easy Lessons; Or, Leading Strings to KnowledgeLondon: 1831Delightfully illustrated with engraved plates, this is a charming and scarce children's educational work from educational reformer Sarah Trimmer. -
c1897 The Next Door Children and Other StoriesLondon: c1897The scarce first edition of this charmingly illustrated collection of children's short stories, authored by Geraldine R. Glasgow, Frances E. Crompton and Mrs. Molesworth. -
2011 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Pop-Up BookLondon: 2011A fantastic pop-up edition of this classic children's story by Roald Dahl. -
1978 Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryLondon: 1978The seventh impression of Roald Dahl's important and much beloved children's novel, with the original Faith Jacques illustrations. -
1983 The WitchesLondon: 1983A wonderful first impression of one of Roald Dahl's most popular novels, an eerie fantasy with illustrations by Quentin Blake. -
1991-1993 The Vicar of Nibbleswicke & My YearLondon: 1991-1993A delightful pair of first edition Roald Dahl books, including his autobiography 'My Year', and children's story 'The Vicar of Nibbleswicke'. -
1988 MatildaLondon: 1988An excellent first edition copy of Roald Dahl's delightful children's novel, 'Matilda', with the wonderful illustrations of Quentin Blake. -
1969 The Mouse and His ChildLondon: 1969The first UK edition of this delightful children's tale by Russell Hoban, with the publisher's unclipped dust wrapper. -
1977-1979 3vol The Ship's Cat, The Peacock Party, & MasqueradeLondon: 1977-1979Three charming and exciting first edition copies of these illustrated children's stories from renowned children's writers and illustrators. -
2002 Carl KarlsteinLondon: 2002A signed copy of this first newly illustrated edition of 'Count Karlstein', Philip Pullman's first children's novel. -
1981 Aladdin and the Wonderful LampLondon: 1981A brightly illustrated version of Andrew Lang's retelling of this classic folktale, with artwork from British-Singaporean illustrator Errol Le Cain. -
2001 Captain Slaughterboard Drops AnchorMassachusetts: 2001A pleasing first Candlewick Press edition of this children's pirate romance story from British writer and illustrator Mervyn Peake. -
1988-2006 Children's Books by Colin McNaughtonLondon: 1988-2006A fantastic first edition set of unique children's books by Colin McNaughton. -
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1977-2004 7vol A Collection of Picture Books from Raymond BriggsLondon: 1977-2004Seven very smart first edition children's stories from renowned English writer and illustrator Raymond Briggs, one if which is signed by the author. -
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1977-2001 Fungus the Bogeyman, Gentleman Jim & UgLondon: 1977-2001A terrific trio of first edition graphic novels from Raymond Briggs, one of which contains a postcard from Briggs to children's author Liz Attenborough. -
1977-2001 Fungus the Bogeyman, Gentleman Jim & UgLondon: 1977-2001A delightful set of first edition graphic novels from renowned illustrator and cartoonist, Raymond Briggs. -
1977-2001 4vol A Collection of First Edition Illustrated Children's Books from Raymond BriggsLondon: 1977-2001Four very smart first edition children's stories from renowned English writer and illustrator Raymond Briggs. -
1977-1982 2vol Fungus the Bogeyman & Fungus the Bogeyman: Plop-Up BookLondon: 1977-1982Two very smart first edition children's books following the adventures of Fungus the Bogeyman from English illustrator Raymond Briggs. -
1977-1982 2vol Fungus the Bogeyman & Fungus the Bogeyman: Plop-Up BookLondon: 1977-1982Two very smart first edition children's books following the adventures of Fungus the Bogeyman from English illustrator Raymond Briggs. -
1965 Fox in SocksLondon: 1965The first edition, first printing of this popular Dr. Seuss tongue twister book for children, aimed to improve reading ability, in the first state original dust wrapper. -
1972-2009 A Collection of Children's Books by John BurninghamLondon: 1972-2009A delightful collection of children's picture books by award-winning author and illustrator, John Burningham. -
1910 The Book of Betty BarberLondon: [1910]A first edition presentation copy of this beautifully illustrated children's book by Maggie Browne, with Arthur Rackham's whimsical colour plates. -
1978-1994 A Collection of Children's Picture Books by John BurninghamLondon: 1978-1994A delightful selection of first edition children's books from esteemed author and illustrator, John Burningham. -
1991 Haunted HouseLondon: 1991A lovely copy of this inventive pop-up haunted house book by Jan Pienkowski. -
1980 Lady Filmy Fern or The Voyage of the Window BoxLondon: 1980A lovely first edition copy of this interesting children's book by Thomas Hennell, illustrated in colour by Edward Bawden. -
1995 The Miami GiantU.S.A.: 1995A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated picture book for children from American author Arthur Yorinks. -
1979-1980 2vol The Peacock Party & The Lion's CavalcadeLondon: 1979-1980Two charming and exciting first edition copies of these illustrated children's works by Alan Aldridge and co. -
1972 Teaser and the FirecatLondon: 1972A smart first edition of this multi-language children's book written and illustrated by British musician Cat Stevens. -
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2003 Ben's Magic TelescopeLondon: 2003A very smart first edition of this scarce illustrated children's book from English author Brian Patten, signed by the author. -
1985-1993 2vol The Iron Man & The Iron WomanLondon: 1985-1993Two smart copies of these science fiction children's novels from British Poet Laureate Ted Hughes, with illustrations from British artist Andrew Davidson. -
1989 We're Going on a Bear HuntLondon: 1989A brightly illustrated ninth printing of this popular children's book from English children's author Michael Wayne Rosen. -
1913 The Tale of Pigling BlandLondon: 1913An early printing of this charming tale about a pig who falls in love, with the author's beautiful colour plates. -
2001-2004 Artemis Fowl, The Arctic Incident and The SupernaturalistNew York; London: 2001-2004The first two of Eoin Colfer's 'Artemis Fowl' series (including a signed first US edition), and his cyberpunk sci-fi, 'The Supernaturalist'.