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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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2002-07 The Other Wind, Gifts, and, PowersLondon: 2002-07A superb set of three fantasy novels by Ursula K. Le Guin, including her finale to 'Earthsea'. -
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2003 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeLondon: 2003A superb first impression copy of Mark Haddon's influential and popular mystery novel, signed by the author. -
2000 The Hobbit, or There and Back AgainLondon: 2000A beautifully illustrated edition of Tolkien's legendary fantasy tale, with Alan Lee's stunning colour illustrations, and in the original scarce dust wrapper. -
1927 Now We Are SixLondon: 1927The first edition, first impression of Milne's collection of poetry, featuring his beloved characters from the world of Winnie-the-Pooh, charmingly illustrated by Ernest Shepard. -
1901 2vol Tales from ShakespeareLondon: 1901A smart set of this charming collection of tales from Shakespeare with beautiful illustrations. -
1929 The Thackeray AlphabetLondon: 1929The second impression of William Makepeace Thackeray's illustrated alphabet for children. -
c1825 The Surprising Adventures of Puss in Boots; The History of a Little Dog; and the History of A Little BoyYork: c1825A delightful and very scarce early nineteenth century edition of the beloved children's tale of 'Puss in Boots'. -
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. -
1960 Winnie Ille PuLondon: 1960A Latin translation of A. A. Milne's beloved children's story, translated by Alexandro Lenardo, and in the original dust wrapper. -
1835 Cruikshank at Home: A New Family Album of Endless Entertainment. Third Series.London: 1840The scarce first edition of the third series of Robert Cruikshank's charmingly illustrated anthology volume of humorous poems and tales. -
1910 Stories of King ArthurLondon: 1910The first edition of this collection of King Arthur stories, illustrated by Arthur Rackham with four colour plates. -
1873 Wood Nuts From A Fairy Hazel Bush. Cracked For Little People.London: [1873]A delightfully illustrated, second edition of Jean D'Ensinge's book of fairy stories, a presentation copy from the author, inscribed to the front endpaper. -
1987 A Collection of Beatrix Potter TalesLondon: 1987A collection of twelve, charmingly illustrated children's tales from Beatrix Potter, comprised of new colour reproductions of the original, authorized edition. -
1993 Peter Rabbit: Wallet & PostcardsEngland : 1993A limited edition work commemorating the centenary of Peter Rabbit's publication, with eight delightfully illustrated postcards alongside a facsimile of Potter's original picture letter which inspired the popular tale. -
c1938 Flower Fairies of the SummerLondon: c1938An attractive late 1930s edition of Cecily Mary Barker's third 'Flower Fairies' children's work. Beautifully illustrated and in the original dust wrapper. -
1963 Jumbo SpencerLondon: 1963The scarce first edition of Helen Creswell's children's novel about the school holidays of a child named Jumbo Spencer. -
c1920 The Bad Child's Book of Beasts and Cautionary Tales For ChildrenLondon: c1920Two imaginative and cautionary children's books by the French writer, Hilaire Belloc, with illustrations throughout by Basil Temple Blackwood. -
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2001-2006 The Mortal Engines QuartetLondon: 2001-2006A fine set of the first editions, first impressions of all four novel in Philip Reeves's 'Mortal Engines' series, with the final volume signed by the author. -
1988 MatildaLondon: 1988An excellent, first edition copy of Roald Dahl's delightful children's novel, 'Matilda', with the wonderful illustrations by Quentin Blake. -
c1940 The Story of Little Black BobtailLondon: c1940A charming example of Helen Bannerman's children's tale about the adventures of three black children when their home is flooded. -
2008 The Hunger GamesNew York: 2008The twelfth impression of Suzanne Collins's first 'Hunger Games' novel. -
1958 The Dog's Ear Book: With Four Lugubrious VersesLondon: 1958The second impression of this wildly humorous book on types of dogs, illustrated by Ronald Searle and with the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
1968 William the SupermanLondon: 1968A smart first edition copy of Richmal Crompton's penultimate Just William novel. -
1918 Third Bubble Book: Singing GamesLondon: 1918The first edition of this charming children's work containing loosely inserted records of children's rhymes. -
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2000 The Amber SpyglassLondon: 2000A signed presentation copy of the third impression of the final work in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' series. -
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1994 The DaydreamerLondon: 1994A signed presentation copy of Ian McEwan's children's work, illustrated by Anthony Browne. -
1964 Good Old Secret SevenLeicester: 1964The second impression of Enid Blyton's twelfth 'Secret Seven' novel. -
1957 The Silent PlanetLondon: 1957The first edition of this children's science fiction novel, in the scarce original dust wrapper. -
1922 Dream DaysLondon: 1922Lois Lenski's illustrated edition of Kenneth Grahame's children's work, in the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
1907 Legends from Fairy LandLondon; Philadelphia: 1907A very scarce, charmingly illustrated edition of this fairy tail anthology by Holme Lee, with illustrations by Reginald L. Knowles and Horace J. Knowles. -
1908 Buffs and Boy, or, The Isles of InnocenceLondon: 1908A scarce Edwardian fantasy novel for children, a charming and illustrated tale by Amy Sims. -
1967 The Chief's DaughterLondon: 1967The scarce first edition of this fantastical children's tale by Rosemary Sutcliff. -
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. -
1840 The Dublin Spelling Book: The Third PartDublin: 1840A very scarce mid nineteenth century Irish spelling guide for children. -
2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireLondon: 2000The first edition, first impression of J. K. Rowling's fourth Harry Potter novel, in the original dust wrapper. -
1941 Doctor Dolittle's ReturnLondon: 1941The third impression of Hugh Lofting's ninth 'Doctor Dolittle' children's novel, retaining the original illustrated dust wrapper.