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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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1927 When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1927A lovely copy of the sixteenth edition of this book of poetry by A. A. Milne, adorned with numerous illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard. -
1893 Stories & Fairytales by Hans Christian AndersenLondon: 1893Charmingly illustrated throughout by Gaskin, this is a wonderful example of the two volume first English language translation of Andersen's tales by H. Oskar Sommer. -
1931 Fairy TalesLondon: 1931A beautifully illustrated collection of fairy tales from the renowned Hans Christian Anderson, illustrated in colour by Harry Clarke. -
1928 The House at Pooh CornerLondon: 1928A wonderful example of the first impression of this classic children's book, A. A. Milne's fourth 'Winnie The Pooh' instalment, featuring the first appearance of Tigger. -
1929 The Christopher Robin Story Book From When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1929A delightful first edition of one of A. A. Milne’s beloved tales featuring the cherished character, Christopher Robin, beautifully illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard. -
1927 Now We Are SixLondon: 1927The first edition of A. A. Milne's poetry collection featuring his beloved anthropomorphic characters from five hundred acre wood. -
1929-1946 Toad of Toad Hall; Chloe MarrLondon: 1929-1946Two first editions from A. A. Milne, including his dramatic adaptation of beloved children's novel 'The Wind in the Willows', and his comedy novel 'Chloe Marr'. -
1917 Once On A TimeLondon: 1917A first edition of this charming fairy tale from English writer Alan Alexander Milne, best known as the creator of Winnie-the-Pooh. -
1933 When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1933A striking edition of this much loved volume of verse by A. A. Milne, a smart example in the original dust wrapper. -
1966 Prince Rabbit and the Princess Who Could Not LaughLondon: 1966The first edition of this volume of two charming short stories by A. A. Milne, colourfully illustrated. -
1899 The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian AndersenLondon: 1899A smartly bound copy of this collection of fairy tales from Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, with illustrations throughout. -
1893 Stories and Fairytales Volume ILondon: 1893A wonderfully illustrated collection of Hans Christian Andersen's fairytales. -
1929 Toad of Toad HallLondon: 1929The first edition of A. A. Milne's dramatic adaptation of beloved children's novel 'The Wind in the Willows', in the original dust wrapper. -
1853 The Ladder of LaughterLondon: 1853A vanishingly scarce anthology of the beloved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. -
1926-27 Teddy Bear and Other Songs From "When We Were Very Young", Songs FromLondon: 1926-27The first edition of two beautiful anthology of songs by A. A. Milne, complete with Shepard's charming illustrations. -
1885 The White Swans and Other TalesLondon: 1885A beautiful first edition thus of this collection of six tales from Hans Anderson, charmingly illustrated by English painter and illustrator Alice Havers. -
2006 Hans Andersen's Fairy TalesLondon: 2006A smartly bound fourteenth printing of this brightly illustrated collection of fairy tales from Hans Christian Anderson, published by The Folio Society. -
1919 SprookjesAlkmaar: 1919A smart third edition of this illustrated collection of fairy tales from Hans Christian Andersen, retold by Jan Van Der Moer in Dutch. -
1913 My DogLondon: 1913A charming children's book telling the amusing tale of a young bulldog, the first edition to be illustrated with colour plates by Cecil Aldin. -
1946 BunnyboroughLondon: 1946A first edition thus of Cecil Aldin's charming children's picture book about anthropomorphic rabbits. -
1979 The Snow QueenHarmondsworth, Middlesex : 1979The first edition of this beautifully illustrated adapted version of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. -
1927 When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1927The scarce and sough after monogram edition of A. A. Milne's 'When We Were Very Young'. A beautiful edition of a much loved work. -
1933 The Christopher Robin Story BookLondon: 1933The fifth edition of A.A. Milne's volume of verses and tales about the young Christopher Robin, with the material drawn from previously published volumes. -
1925 A Gallery of ChildrenLondon: 1925The first edition of this charming anthology of twelve fantasy tales for children by A. A. Milne, colourfully illustrated throughout. -
1926 Teddy Bear and Other Songs from "When We Were Very Young"London: 1926The first edition of this illustrated collection of the poems of A. A. Milne put to songs, illustrated throughout by E. H. Shepard. -
1914 The Dog Who Wasn't What He Thought He WasLondon: [1914]A charming children's book following a mongrel named Gibus, colourfully illustrated by Cecil Aldin. -
1923 Hans Andersen's Fairy TalesNottingham: 1923A colourfully illustrated edition of the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, a smart copy in the original dust wrapper. -
1932 The Christopher Robin Verses1932: 1932A charming first collected edition of the much-loved works of A. A. Milne, illustrated throughout. -
1927 Fourteen Songs From "When We Were Very Young"London: 1927A smart reprint of this volume of songs by A. A. Milne, extracted from his work 'When We Were Very Young', and put to music, illustrated throughout by E. H. Shepard. -
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1929 Sleeping PartnersLondon: 1929A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this beautifully illustrated work on dogs by artist Cecil Aldin. -
1927 Dogs of CharacterLondon: 1927A lovely limited edition of Cecil Aldin's charmingly illustrated tale about the dogs Mickey and Cracker, an Irish wolfhound and a bull terrier. -
1927 Dogs of CharacterLondon: 1927A limited edition of Cecil Aldin's charmingly illustrated tale about the dogs Mickey and Cracker, an Irish wolfhound and a bull terrier. -
c1909 The White Puppy BookLondon: c1909Famed illustrator Cecil Aldin's delightful 'White Puppy Book', an illustrated volume featuring a humorous tale concerning a troublesome young pup. -
c1927 Willie Winkie's Animal BookLondon: c1927A very scarce copy of this charming children's book, written and illustrated in colour by Cecil Aldin. -
2016 Winnie-the-Pooh the Complete Collection of Stories and PoemsLondon: 2016A beautiful copy of this volume containing the collected stories and poems featuring Milne's beloved Winnie-the-Pooh, colourfully illustrated throughout. -
c1910 Danish Fairy Tales and LegendsPaisley: c1910Illustrated edition of this anthology of Danish tales by the popular author of fairy tales Hans Christian Andersen.