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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1922 Just WilliamLondon: 1922The very scarce first edition of Richmal Crompton's first work in the 'Just William' series, following the adventures of schoolboy William Brown.
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1941-1952 26vol A Collection of Just William StoriesLondon: 1941-1952A smart collection of Just William stories and adventures from Crompton, with the original dust wrappers.
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1955 Our Friend JenningsLondon: 1955A first edition copy of this seventh novel from Buckeridge's popular Jennings series, in the original dust wrapper.
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1952 William and the TrampLondon: 1952A first edition, first impression copy of this collection of Just William stories, with illustrations throughout, and the original dust wrapper.
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1930 William - in TroubleLondon: 1930An early impression of this collection of Just William stories, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1977 Silver on the TreeLondon: 1977The first edition of Susan Cooper's gripping finale to her 'The Dark is Rising' fantasy series, a smart copy in the original dust wrapper.
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1948 The Voyage of the Luna ILondon: 1948The first edition of this charming children's science fiction novel, about two young siblings who visit the moon.
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1905 Old Fashioned TalesLondon: 1905A first edition copy of this collection of children's tales, selected and arranged by E. V. Lucas, with illustrations throughout.
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1907 Another Book of Verses for ChildrenLondon: 1907A first edition copy of this illustrated volume of poetry for children, edited by the Punch magazine author E. V. Lucas.
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1898-1899 Pages and Pictures from Forgotten Children's BooksLondon: 1898-99A widely illustrated collection of pages and illustrations from children's books, compiled by British publisher and writer, Andrew White Tuer.
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1928 Martin Pippin in the Apple OrchardLondon: 1928A beautifully illustrated fairy tale, following the adventures of Martin Pippin as he sets out to rescue a farmer's daughter.
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1904-1928 21vols The Works of Rudyard KiplingLondon: 1904-1928A smart twenty-one volume set of works by Rudyard Kipling, with the original unclipped dust wrappers.
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1938 Wilfred's Annual 1938London: 1938A wonderfully illustrated annual presented by Wilfred the Bunny, edited 'by himself with the assistance of The Daily Mirror'.
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1939 Pip & Squeak Annual 1939London: 1939A scarce edition of this charming annual for children, with many illustrations throughout.
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1977 Archie & The Strict BaptistsLondon: 1977A delightfully presented book following the youthful adventures of Archibald Ormsby Gore, the bear.
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1935 The Girl's Own Annual Stories of AdventureLonson: 1935A wonderfully illustrated collection of The Girls Own articles from Volume 56, within an annual designed to be a gift-book.
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1981 The Water BabiesLondon: 1981A very smart reproduction of the original publication of this extremely popular tale from Kingsley, with many illustrations.
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1937 Cheshire Cats and Cheshire CheesesManchester: 1937A humorous presentation of some of the members of the Cheshire Hunting society in the 1930's, with illustrations.
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1911 The Big Book of Fairy TalesLondon: [1911]A lovely book of fairy tales featuring striking illustrations by Charles Robinson.
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1902 The Two MariesLondon; New York: [1902]A scarce children's novel following two little girls on a voyage from India to England, illustrated with six plates by Eveline Lance.
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1899-1900 2vol The Jungle Book & The Second Jungle BookLondon: 1899-1900An illustrated two volume set of the exciting Jungle Book stories from Rudyard Kipling.
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1911 More PeersLondon: 1911A delightfully illustrated work by Hilaire Belloc depicting comedic interpretations of fictional Lords, Earls and Barons.
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1880 Pretty Peggy and Other BalladsLondon: [1880]A selection of juvenile Victorian poetry, illustrated with beautiful colour illustrations by the American artist Rosina Emmet.
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1914 Peter Pan in Kensington GardensLondon: 1914An early edition of J. M. Barrie's popular Peter Pan tale, a charming fantasy story with colourful and whimsical illustrations by Arthur Rackham.
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1917 Peter Pan in Kensington GardensLondon: 1917An early reprint of J. M. Barrie's renowned Peter Pan novel, illustrated throughout with Arthur Rackham's original colour plates.
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1937 Wind of the Vikings, A Tale of the Orkney IslesNew York: 1937The first edition of this scarce 1930's children's novel about Vikings in the Orkneys, by Maribelle Cormack.
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1918 A Patriotic SchoolgirlLondon: 1918A uncommon first edition novel set in a girls' boarding school during the First World War, a gripping tale of espionage and patriotism during the War.
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1916-19214vol A Collection of Tales from Mrs. MolesworthLondon: 1916-1921A lovely collection of four scarce volumes from Mary Louisa Molesworth, with illustrations.
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1905 The Voyage of the Stormy PetrelLondon: [1905]A vanishingly scarce adventure novel set on the seas on a voyage to Australia, an illustrated novel by William Charles Metcalfe.
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1874 In the Eastern Seas; or, the Regions of the Bird of ParadiseLondon: 1874A lovely early edition of W. H. G. Kingston's thrilling adventure novel for children, illustrated throughout.
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1865 My Feathered FriendsLondon: 1865A scarce educational novel exploring the wildlife of birds in Britain, an early reprint of this children's work illustrated by Harrison Weir.
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1856 Holiday House; a Book For the YoungLondon: [1856]An early reprint of this popular children's novel by Catherine Sinclair, an entertaining story of two anarchic siblings.
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1866 Beeton's Annual; a Book for the YoungLondon: 1866A smart illustrated annual for children, containing a variety of exciting stories, including one by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
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1903 Bo-Peep: A Treasury for the Little OnesLondon: 1903The 1903 edition of Cassell's children's publications 'Bo-Peep', containing an array of short stories and poems, and illustrated throughout.
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1881 What the Blackbird Said. A Story in Four ChirpsLondon: 1881A scarce children's work, a charming tale of a year in the life of a blackbird, beautifully illustrated by Randolph Caldecott.
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1934 The FleetersLondon: 1934A wonderful example of the scarce first edition of this children's novel, illustrated by Alfred Bestall, the author and illustrator of the beloved Rupert Bear comic strip.