Children's Books
Whether you are looking for a book you remember from your own childhood, or are a more serious collector of children's books, we hope that we have something for you here. Children's books covers a wide range and we have everything here from the classics, such as Winnie The Pooh and Alice in Wonderland, to the more obscure and the downright rare.
We try to keep both decorative and first edition copies of the most popular Children's books in stock. But they are popular, so they do sell rather fast. If you see something you like, please be quick. On the other hand, we actively search them out when we are buying and there will likely be something else along shortly.
They make wonderful gifts and we try to keep gift quality Children's books in stock. If you would like anything gift wrapped or with a special message we are always most happy to help. We find that Children's books of this type do make their recipients extremely happy.
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1899 Little Folks: A Magazine for Young PeopleLondon: 1899A very scarce 1899 volume of Edwardian children's periodical 'Little Folks', with this highly sought after volume containing Arthur Rackham's first ever colour plate.
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1954 The Young Traveller in SpaceLondon: 1954A smart first edition copy of this non-fiction work by Arthur C. Clarke, an illustrated exploration of the history of space.
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1955 Kemlo and the Craters of the MoonLondon: 1955The scarce first edition of this thrilling children's science fiction novel, following Kemlo as he discovers an abandoned city on the moon.
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1955 Kemlo and the Space LanesLondon: 1955The first edition of this 'Kemlo' science fiction novel from E. C. Eliott, in the original dust wrapper.
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1955 Kemlo and the Star MenLondon: 1955A bright first edition copy of this popular Kemlo novel, part of the children's science fiction series.
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1896 Fairy Tales from Finland: From the Swedish of Zach. TopeliusLondon: 1896The very scarce first edition of this English language translation of the Finnish fairy tales of Zachris Topelius, illustrated throughout.
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1890 Prince Darling and Other Stories: Based on the Tales in the 'Blue Fairy Book'London: 1890The vanishingly scarce first edition of this collection of short stories taken from Andrew Lang's 'Blue Fairy Book'.
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1955 Moominsummer MadnessLondon: 1955The scarce first UK edition of Tove Jansson's fifth Moomin novel, in the very scarce original dust wrapper.
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Signed2000 The Amber SpyglassLondon: 2000A signed first edition of the final work in Phillip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' series.
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1966 The Magician's NephewLondon: 1966The fifth impression of C. S. Lewis's sixth 'Chronicles of Narnia' novel, in which children Digory and Polly access other worlds through the use of magic rings.
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1903 The Greek HeroesLondon: 1903The vanishingly scarce first edition of this collection of stories of the heroes of Ancient Greece, illustrated with colour plates by Arthur Rackham.
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1910 Stories of King ArthurLondon: 1910The first edition of this collection of King Arthur stories, illustrated by Arthur Rackham, and in the very scarce original dust wrapper.
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1905 Kingdoms CuriousLondon: 1905The uncommon first edition of this children's fantasy novel from Myra Hamilton, illustrated throughout.
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Signed1929 American AnimalsJoilet, Illnois: 1929A delightful signed first edition of David Newell's collection of verses on American wildlife for children, with ten colour plates by the author.
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1901 Queen Mab's Fairy RealmLondon: 1901The uncommon first edition of this beautifully designed children's work, with illustrations from artists including Arthur Rackham, H. R. Millar, R. Savage and others.
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1885-1908 9vols Little Folks MagazineLondon: 1885-1908Nine profusely illustrated volumes from the Little Folks magazine, containing issues from 1885 to 1908.
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c1930 Black BeautyLondon: c1930Cecil Aldin's illustrated edition of the children's classic 'Black Beauty', a finely bound copy illustrated throughout with Aldin's typically charming colour plates.
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c1915 Moeder de Gans. Baker- en KinderrijmpjesAmsterdam: c1915A very scarce limited edition Dutch language retelling of 'Mother Goose' and other rhymes, with tipped in colour plates by Arthur Rackham.
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1913-1915 3vols Storyland: Series H, No.1&2, and Series I, No.1London: 1913-1915A charming set of volumes from the Storyland series, with illustrations by Arthur Rackham.
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1913-1914 3vol St. Nicholas: An Illustrated Magazine For Young FolksNew York: 1913-1914A smart three volume collection of articles, short stories, and illustrations for young folk from St. Nicholas magazine.
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1904 Little Folks: A Magazine for the YoungLondon : 1904A scarce copy of this Edwardian children's magazine, with illustrations by renowned British artist Arthur Rackham.
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1912 St. Nicholas Annual for Boys & Girls Volume XLLondon: 1912The fortieth issue of this profusely illustrated Christmas annual for children, with contributions from L. Frank Baum and illustrations from the noted Arthur Rackham.
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1909 Gulliver's TravelsLondon: 1909Arthur Rackham's beautifully illustrated edition of Jonathan Swift's classic novel.
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1932 The Night Before ChristmasLondon: 1932A smart edition of this beloved festive poem by Clement Clarke Moore, colourfully illustrated by Arthur Rackham, in the scarce dust wrapper.
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c1934 The Night Before ChristmasLondon; Philadelphia: c1934A smart edition of this beloved festive poem by Clement Clarke Moore, colourfully illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
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1914 The Dog Who Wasn't What He Thought He WasLondon: [1914]A charming children's book following a mongrel named Gibus, colourfully illustrated by Cecil Aldin.
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1913 Forty-Four Turkish Fairy TalesNew York: 1913The scarce first US edition of this charming collection of Turkish tales, accompanied with tipped in colour plates by Willy Pogany.
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1939 The Complete Works of Lewis CarrollLondon: 1939An attractively bound example of the first Nonesuch Press edition of the complete works of Lewis Carroll, featuring the iconic illustrations of John Tenniel.
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1947-1957 Seven Elsie J. Oxenham 'Abbey Series' First EditionsLondon: 1947-1957Seven first editions from Elsie J. Oxenham's enormously popular 'Abbey Series' of novels for girls, each in the original brightly illustrated dust wrapper.
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1948-1959 Five Elsie J. Oxenham Abbey NovelsLondon: 1948-1959Later printings of five novels in Elsie Jeanette Oxenham's popular Abbey Series, each in the original brightly illustrated dust wrapper.
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c1965 The Cat in the HatLondon: c1965A smart early British edition of Dr. Seuss' beloved comical children's novel, featuring his original colourful illustrations.
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1900 Nonsense SongsLondon: 1900An illustrated edition of the entertaining nonsense poems of Edward Lear, this edition colourfully illustrated by Leonard Leslie Brooke.
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1922-34 Five Abbey Girls NovelsLondon: 1922-34A collection of five of the popular 'Abbey' series novels by Elsie J. Oxenham, each illustrated with a colour frontispiece.
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1962 William's Treasure TroveLondon: 1962The first edition of one of Richmal Crompton's entertaining Just William collections, an illustrated volume in the original dust wrapper.
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1964 William and the WitchLondon: 1964The first edition of this comical collection of Just William short stories by Richmal Crompton.
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1958-1978 Selected Tales of Beatrix PotterLondon: 1958-1978A charming collection of four Beatrix Potter tales in their original dust wrappers, including a French language edition of Jeremy Fisher.