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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2004 The Novels of Arthur RansomeLondon: 2004An exceptionally attractive slipcase edition of the much loved children's adventure novels by Arthur Ransome.
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1841-2 Masterman Ready; or, the Wreck of the PacificLondon: 1841-2The first edition of Captain Frederick Marryat's popular and exciting children's novel, illustrated throughout.
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1819 A Natural History of BirdsLondon: 1819A very scarce charming children's natural history work by Charlotte Turner Smith, illustrated with beautiful plates.
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1786 The Natural History of BirdsLondon: 1786A beautifully illustrated, scarce ornithological study by Samuel John Galton Jr. The first edition of this scarce work, which is regarded as the first natural history text of its kind for children.
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1924 Brave Deeds By Brave MenLondon: 1924A beautifully bound edition of Charles Sheridan Jones' children's work on historical heroic deeds, illustrated with colour plates.
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c1905 The World of Ice, or, the Whaling Cruise of 'The Dolphin'London: c1905A prize bound edition of R. M. Ballantyne's immensely exciting children's novel about a whaling cruise.
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1890 Tom Brown's School DaysLondon: 1890A nicely bound edition of Thomas Hughes' popular children's school novel, describing Rugby School during the 1830s, illustrated throughout.
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2009 The Magic Thief LostLondon: 2009A signed and incribed first edition copy of the second work in Prineas' children's series. -
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2006-2008 Flyte, Physik, QuesteLondon: 2006-2008Books two to four of the highly popular Septimus Heap series of novels, each signed by the author to the title page. -
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2010 The DeadLondon: 2010A fine, signed first edition copy of the new work by the author of the Young Bond series, Charlie Higson. -
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2009 The Eyeball CollectorLondon: 2009A signed, first edition of this work of children's fiction, presented in the original unclipped dustwrapper. -
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2003-2009 Young Bond SeriesLondon: 2005-2009A charming complete first edition set of all five works in Charlie Higson's successful Young Bond series, together with one of the supplementary works. -
1859 Scouring of the White Horse; or, the Long Vacation Ramble of a London ClerkCambridge: 1859The first edition of this illustrated children's novel by Thomas Hughes, revolving around the Uffington White Horse.
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2012 After The SnowLondon: 2012An uncommon signed first edition of this work of children's fiction, with scarce extract brochure loosely inserted. -
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2009 Ghost HunterLondon: 2009A signed first edition copy of the final work in Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series, a hugely popular chidlren's series. -
2008-10 The Chaos Walking SeriesLondon: 2008-10The first editions of Patrick Ness' popular dystopian science-fiction series, all first impressions.
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2007-2010 Skulduggery PleasantLondon: 2007-2010A very scarce set of signed first editions of the first four works in the immensely popular Skulduggery Pleasant series. -
2005 Harry Potter and The Half-Blood PrinceLondon: 2005An exceptional copy of this adult edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in the original unclipped dustwrapper.
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2000 Harry Potter Final Four NovelsLondon: 2000-2007Excellent first edition copies of the final four works in the groundbreaking Harry Potter series.
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1902 The Tale of Peter RabbitLondon and New York: 1902A first edition, early impression of Beatrix Potter's popular anthropomorphic story 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'.
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1917 The Green Fairy Book Andrew LangLondon: 1917A lovely edition of Andrew Lang's green volume in his immensely popular 'Fairy Books' series, illustrated throughout by H. J. Ford.
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1914 The Brown Fairy BookLondon: 1914A complete edition of Andrew Lang's popular 'Brown Fairy Book', illustrated lavishly throughout with colour and monochrome plates.
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1906 The Orange Fairy BookLondon: 1906The first edition of Andrew Lang's tenth 'Fairy Book' this being his charming orange volume, illustrated with all colour plates present.
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2010 I Am Number FourLondon: 2010A fine signed limited edition copy of James Frey and Jobie Hughes's exciting science fiction novel, in the original slipcase. -
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2005 StormbreakerLondon: 2005A signed limited edition of Anthony Horowitz's popular 'Alex Rider' series, this being the first novel in the series. In the original slipcase. -
1971 12 Pictures by Maurice SendakNew York and London: 1971A very bright collection of prints by the noted children's illustrator, Maurice Sendak. Being twelve giclee prints, from various works by Sendak.
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1971 Let the Wild Rumpus Start III Where the Wild Things AreNew York: 1971A very bright and crisp, scarce giclee print from Maurice Sendak's classic children's tale 'Where the Wild Things Are'.
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1971 Let the Wild Rumpus Start I Where the Wild Things AreNew York: 1971A very bright and crisp, scarce giclee print from Maurice Sendak's classic children's tale 'Where the Wild Things Are'.
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1927 Winnie The Pooh Now We Are Six When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1927-1928Exceptional copies of these beautiful and sought after Monogram editions of A.A Milne's classic works. Very rarely do they survive in this lovely condition
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1901 France Son HistoireParis: 1901A French work on the history of France, written for children, illustrated beautifully and lavishly throughout in colour
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1916 Edmund Dulac’s Fairy Book Fairy Tales of the Allied NationsLondon: 1916A beautifully illustrated collection of fairy-tales. Adorned with colour plates by Edmund Dulac.
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1925 Poor CeccoNew York: 1925The first edition of this entertaining children's by the author of 'The Velveteen Rabbit', illustrated in colour throughout by Arthur Rackham.
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1856 German Fairy Tales and Popular StoriesLondon: 1856An early edition of the popular Grimm's fairy tales, here translated into English by Edgar Taylor. Illustrated with detailed vignettes throughout by George Cruikshank and Ludwig Grimm.
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1902 Konig Nussknacker und der Arme Reinhold[Frankfurt]: 1902A German children's work, a moral and cautionary tale, illustrated in colour throughout.
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1923 The Adventures of HarlequinLondon: 1923The first edition of this charming children's novel, illustrated beautifully throughout in colour by John Austen.
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1910 The Wonders of Animal IngenuityLondon: 1910A fine, prize binding copy of this natural history study aimed at school students.