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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. -
1901 Nonsense Songs and StoriesLondon: 1901The ninth edition of this heavily illustrated collection of Edward Lear poems, in the publisher's original pictorial cloth. -
1927 The Play's The Thing! Musical Plays for ChildrenNot stated: [1927]The delightful first edition of 12 musical plays for children by beloved author Enid Blyton, with a frontispiece, 23 plates and musical scores throughout. -
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. -
c1953-1960 2vol Noddy at the Seaside & Cheer Up, Little Noddy!London: c1953-1960Two delightful children's stories featuring the character of Noddy from Enid Blyton. -
1894 A Nonsense Birthday BookLondon: 1894The uncommon first edition of this charming 'birthday book', in which blank spaces for writing in the names of people who have birthdays on various dates are accompanied by illustrations and quotations from Edward Lear. -
1854 A Book of Nonsense[London]: 1854Illustrated with seventy-three lithographs, this is the very scarce second edition of Edward Lear's enduringly popular work. -
1954-1962 Five Have Plenty of Fun; Five Go to Mystery Moor; Five Have a Mystery to SolveLondon: 1954-1962A delightful collection of the first editions of three of Enid Blyton's 'Famous Five' novels, each in the original illustrated dust wrapper. -
1963 Five Are Together AgainLondon: 1963An excellent example of the first edition of Enid Blyton's final 'Famous Five' novel, published twenty-one years after the first instalment of the series. -
1950-1971 A Collection of Enid Blyton "Famous Five" NovelsLondon: 1950-1971A superb collection of nine novels from Enid Blyton's much loved "Famous Five" series, each with their original charming dust wrapper. -
1951-1969 A Collection of Enid Blyton's Famous Five NovelsLondon: 1951-1969A wonderful collection of fourteen early impression novels from Enid Blyton's highly popular "Famous Five" series, each with the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1956-68 Five 'Famous Five' NovelsLondon; Leicester: 1956-68A nice set of five novels in Enid Blyton's 'Famous Five' series, all illustrated by Eileen Soper. -
1956-1960 Three Cheers Secret Seven & Good Old Secret SevenLeicester : 1956-1960A lovely pair of "Secret Seven" stories written by Enid Blyton, both works present in the first edition and complete with the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1955 The River of AdventureLondon: 1955The first edition of Enid Blyton's eighth "Adventure" book, complete with the publisher's striking dust wrapper and charming illustrations from Stuart Tresilian. -
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. -
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1952 Well Done Secret SevenLondon: 1952A bright signed presentation copy of the third of Enid Blyton's beloved 'Secret Seven' novels, in the original dust wrapper. -
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1950 The Rockingdown MysteryLondon: 1950A signed adventure novel for children by Enid Blyton, complete with illustrations by Gilbert Dunlop. -
1957-1965 A Set of Enid Blyton NovelsLondon: 1957-1965A pleasing trio of Enid Blyton's novels in the original unclipped dust wrappers, one of which is a first impression. -
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. -
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. -
c1920 The Book of Nonsense and More NonsenseLondon: c1920A delightfully bright copy of Edward Lear's charmingly illustrated and much-loved work, 'The Book of Nonsense'. -
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. -
1951-52 Five on Kirrin Island Again & Five Run Away TogetherLondon: 1951-1952Two pleasing 'Famous Five' novels from beloved children's author Enid Blyton. -
1950 Come to the CircusLondon: 1950A smart second edition of this illustrated children's book from English writer Enid Blyton, with the scarce original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1955-6 Enid Blyton's Magazine Annual: No. 2 & No. 3London: 1955-6A brightly illustrated, interactive children's annual featuring stories and games, compiled by beloved children's author, Enid Blyton. -
1950 Six Cousins AgainLondon: 1950The first edition of this delightful children's novel written by Enid Blyton, the second of her works to feature the "Six Cousins", presenting their adventures on the farm. -
1946-1950 The Castle of Adventure and The Ship of AdventureLondon: 1946-1950A pair of smart first edition Enid Blyton novels from her 'Adventure' series. -
1891 Nonsense Songs & StoriesLondon, New York.: 1891This charmingly illustrated collection of children's verse by the celebrated nonsense poet Edward Lear, bound in the publisher's original pictorial paper wraps. -
1889 Nonsense Botany and Nonsense AlphabetsLondon, New York.: 1889This uncommon, illustrated collection of children's verse by the celebrated nonsense poet Edward Lear, bound in the publisher's original pictorial paper wraps. -
1964 Good Old Secret SevenLeicester: 1964The second impression of Enid Blyton's twelfth 'Secret Seven' novel. -
1901 The Book of NonsenseLondon: 1901A charming copy of Edward Lear's much-loved humorous Book of Nonsense, with one-hundred-and-ten illustrations. -
1955 Playing at HomeLondon: 1955The first edition of this very scarce novelty book, containing a charming tale by Enid Blyton, and six colourful scenes and paper dolls.