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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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c1910 The Water-BabiesLondon : c1910A beautifully illustrated children's novel by Charles Kingsley, with a frontispiece and 7 colourful plates. -
c1927 The Water-BabiesLondon: c1927A charmingly illustrated edition of Charles Kingsley's children's classic, in the original very scarce dust wrapper. -
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. -
1982-1984 Revolting Rhymes & Dirty BeastsLondon: 1982-1984Two of Roald Dahl's humorous poetry collections for children, both complete with Quentin Blake's delightful 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. -
1990 Esio TrotLondon: 1990The first edition of Roald Dahl's tale of a lonely man trying to make a connection with his widowed neighbour, in the original dust wrapper. -
1917 Tales from ShakespeareLondon: 1917A children's retelling of Shakespeare's major comedies and tragedies, by famed sibling poets Charles and Mary Lamb, in a full calf prize binding. -
1982 The BFGLondon: 1982A first impression copy of one of Roald Dahl's most beloved children's novels, complete with Quentin Blake's humorous cartoons. -
1863 The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land-BabyLondon: 1863A beautifully bound, first edition of Charles Kingsley's celebrated piece of children's literature, bound by Bayntun-Riviere in half crushed morocco. -
c1920 Tales from ShakespeareLondon: c1920A smart copy of this charming collection of tales from Shakespeare for children, with beautiful illustrations. -
1972 Charlie and the Great Glass ElevatorNew York: 1972An excellent example of the first edition of Roald Dahl's sequel to 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1995-1996 The Magic Finger and Fantastic Mr FoxLondon: 1995-1996Two beautiful copies of these classic Roald Dahl stories, being the first editions to feature Quentin Blake's wonderful illustrations. -
1910 The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land-BabyLondon: 1910A beautiful copy of Charles Kingsley's children's classic, illustrated throughout by Linley Sambourne, and in a Bickers prize binding. -
1864 The Water-BabiesLondon and Cambridge: 1864A sought after early edition of Charles Kingsley's important children's fantasy novel, bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. -
c1905 The Water-Babies Told to the ChildrenLondon: c1905A smart retelling of Charles Kingsley's The Water-Babies, with illustrations throughout. -
1991 The Vicar of NibbleswickeLondon: 1991The first edition of Roald Dahl's posthumously published comic tale, about a dyslexic vicar. -
1968 The Magic FingerLondon: 1968The first UK edition of Roald Dahl's charming children's novel, about an eight-year-old girl with special powers. -
1981 George's Marvellous MedicineLondon: 1981A fine first edition of Roald Dahl's beloved children's novel about a boy named George, who replaces his grandmother's medicine with a hazardous concoction. -
1991 The MinpinsLondon: 1991A fine example of Roald Dahl's final work of literature, with beautiful illustrations by Patrick Benson. -
1967 James and the Giant PeachLondon: 1967The first U.K. edition of his debut children's novel, an illustrated macabre tale centering around a magical peach. -
1919 The Water BabiesNottingham: 1919A wonderfully illustrated copy of Charles Kingsley's popular children's work, with bright, colourful drawings by Jessie Willcox Smith. -
1908 The Heroes or Greek Fairy Tales for My ChildrenLondon: 1908A smartly bound copy of Kingsley's retellings of Greek classics, illustrated by the author. -
1983 The BFGLondon: 1983A smart second impression copy of one of Roald Dahl's most beloved children's novels, complete with Quentin Blake's humorous cartoons. -
1836 Mrs. Leicester's SchoolLondon: 1836The eleventh edition of this charming collection of short stories for children by Charles and Mary Lamb. -
2012 The BFGLondon: 2012A lovely bright 30th Anniversary Edition of The BFG with its gift slipcase, still in the cellophane wraps. -
1899 Mrs Leicester's SchoolLondon: 1912A colourfully illustrated edition of this charming children's work by Charles and Mary Lamb, in the original pictorial publisher's binding. -
c1918 Tales from ShakespeareLondon: c1918Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, with beautiful colour plates by A. E. Jackson. -
1863 The Water-BabiesLondon : 1863A scarce first edition, first issue of Kingsley's noted work, The Water Babies, with the exceptionally scarce L'envoi leaf. -
1905 Madame How and Lady WhyLondon: 1905Charles Kingsley's classic juvenile work in a charmingly leather-bound. -
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. -
1936 The Water BabiesLondon: 1936A. E. Jackson's illustrated edition of this classic children's fantasy novel, with Jackson's colour plates throughout. -
1922 The Water-BabiesLondon and Melbourne: [1922]A charming volume comprising Charles Kingsley's popular novel for children with numerous coloured plates by Harry G. Theaker. -
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1982 The BFGLondon: 1982A superb first edition copy of Roald Dahl's popular 'The BFG', here signed by both Dahl and the illustrator, Quentin Blake, rare to find in such a lovely condition.