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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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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. -
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. -
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. -
1853 The Ladder of LaughterLondon: 1853A vanishingly scarce anthology of the beloved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. -
1904 William Tell Told AgainLondon: 1904The first edition of this early title by P. G. Wodehouse, comprised of a poetical retelling of the legend of William Tell, complete with fifteen colourful illustrations from Philip Dadd. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1979 The Snow QueenHarmondsworth, Middlesex : 1979The first edition of this beautifully illustrated adapted version of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. -
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. -
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. -
1904-05 The Captain a Magazine For Boys & "Old Boys"London: 1904-05A volume of the popular boys magazine 'The Captain', this volume complete with the serialisation of P. G. Wodehouse's novel 'The Head of Kay's'. -
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. -
1908 The Captain: A Magazine for Boys & "Old Boys"London: 1908-13Two volumes from 'The Captain' magazine for boys, containing early school stories by famous author P G Wodehouse. -
c1910 Danish Fairy Tales and LegendsPaisley: c1910Illustrated edition of this anthology of Danish tales by the popular author of fairy tales Hans Christian Andersen. -
2012 The BFGLondon: 2012A lovely bright 30th Anniversary Edition of The BFG with its gift slipcase, still in the cellophane wraps. -
1939 Fairy Tales from Hans Christian AndersenLondon and New York: 1939Early uncommon edition of this collection of Hans Andersen's fairy tales with beautiful illustrations. -
c1923 Hans Andersen's Fairy TalesLondon: c1923Boots edition of a collection of the well known fairy tales by Hans Andersen, with illustrations by W. Heath Robinson. -
c1923 Hans Andersen's Fairy TalesLondon: c1923Bright Boots edition of this collection of fairy tales by Hans Andersen with illustrations by W. Heath Robinson. -
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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. -
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1975 Danny the Champion of the WorldLondon: 1975A superb first edition copy of this popular whimsical Roald Dahl novel, signed by Dahl with his signature tipped-in to the title page, rare to find in such a lovely condition.