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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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.
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1975 Comet in MoominlandLondon: 1975The sixth impression of the first English language translation of Tove Jansson's second Moomin novel, 'Comet in Moominland'.
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1881 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: 1881An early edition of Lewis Carroll's important fantastical tale, complete with John Tenniel's illustrations.
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1960 The Golden CityLondon: 1960A scarce first edition of this brightly illustrated story and song book from A. L. Lloyd and Pearl Binder.
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1950 Six Cousins AgainLondon: 1950The first edition of this delightful children's novel written by Enid Blyton, the second of her works to feature the "Six Cousins", presenting their adventures on the farm.
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1948 Six Cousins at Mistletoe FarmLondon: 1948An uncommon, first edition of this curious mystery set on Mistletoe Farm, written by best-selling children's author, Enid Blyton.
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1950 In the Fifth at Malory TowersLondon: 1950A superior, first edition copy of this scarce children's novel set in Enid Blyton's fictional school, Malory Towers, presented in the original, price-clipped dust wrapper.
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1948 Animals on ParadeLondon: 1948A scarce work for children on the nature of animals, the first edition of this work strikingly illustrated, and signed, by Tom Eckersley. -
1791 A Curious Hieroglyphick Bible; Or, Select Passages in the Old and New TestamentsLondon: 1791The tenth edition of this delightfully illustrated pictorial Bible, featuring countless vignette wood engravings representing Biblical passages.
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1840 Tales About Travellers: Their Perils, Adventures, and DiscoveriesLondon: 1840A scarce first edition volume of stories about great adventurers by Thomas Bingley, complete with plates.
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1982 Fungus the Bogeyman Plop-Up BookLondon: 1982A wonderful, first edition of this charming children's pop-up book featuring the much-loved character of Fungus the Bogeyman, created by Raymond Briggs.
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1959 The Wind in the WillowsLondon: 1959The first of this illustrated edition of Grahame's The Wind in the Willows.
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1997 Ten Frogs: Dix GrenouillesLondon: 1997A signed copy of this scarce first edition, being Quentin Blake's fantastic children's book for learning numbers in English and French. -
1805 Domestic RecreationLondon: 1805The first edition of this very scarce educational text on natural history by Priscilla Wakefield, an illustrated work for children.
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1820 True Stories; or, Interesting Anecdotes of Young PersonsYork: 1820An uncommon collection of short tales of historical figures, by Elizabeth Frank, a work for children, illustrated with a frontispiece.
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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.
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1809 The New Pantheon, or an Introduction to the Mythology of the AncientsLondon: 1809A signed presentation copy of the second edition of Jillard Hort's uncommon children's primer on Greek and Roman mythology. -
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2001 Roald Dahl's Even More Revolting RecipesLondon: 2001A terrific first edition copy of this humorous children's cookbook inspired by Roald Dahl's beloved books, signed and illustrated by Quentin Blake. -
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1998 The Green ShipLondon: 1998A rare signed first impression of this delightfully illustrated children's story by Quentin Blake, telling the story of an imaginary voyage. -
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2002 LoveykinsLondon: 2002A fantastic signed first edition of this classic Quentin Blake children's book about an unlikely friendship. -
1866 Featherland Or How the Birds Lived at GreenlawnLondon: 1866A very scarce, first edition of this delightfully illustrated, highly imaginative children's book set in a hidden realm, written by George Manville Fenn.
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1866 Trottie's Story Book, or, True Tales In Short Words and Large Type.London: 1866The second edition of this very scarce collection of short stories for children, written by Mrs. E. Burrows and illustrated by Harrison Weir.
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1858 Cat and Dog; or, Memoirs of Puss and the Captain. A Story Founded on Fact.London: 1858A bright copy of this delightful children's tale following a friendship between a cat and a dog, written by Julia Charlotte Maitland and illustrated by Harrison Weir.
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1786 Fabulous Histories. Designed for the Instruction of Children, Respecting Their Treatment of Animals.London: 1786The second edition of this vanishingly scarce work which teaches children to treat animals kindly, written by pioneering educational writer, Sarah Trimmer.
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1897 Push and Pull Pictures: A Novel Mechanical Picture BookLondon; New York: 1897The scarce first edition of this beautiful late nineteenth century children's work, illustrated with six colour moving plates.
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2003-07 The Spiderwick ChroniclesLondon: 2003-07A smart first impression set of this popular children's fantasy series, each volume signed by both authors, Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. -
1914 Tanglewood TalesLondon: 1914Nathaniel Hawthorne's delightful retellings of Greek myths for children, beautifully illustrated by Milo Winter.
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1904 Aesop's FablesLondon: 1904A very pleasing copy of Aesop's Fables, being a particularly scarce edition with illustrations by Maude U. Clarke.
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1892 Wonder Book for Girls and BoysLondon: 1892A wonderfully illustrated edition of this children's book of Greek myths by Nathaniel Hawthorne, with colour plates by Walter Crane.
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1911/1912 Stories from Hans AndersenLondon: 1911/1912A beautifully illustrated edition of the beloved children's stories and fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, with colour plates from Edmund Dulac.
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1937 Gulliver's Travels Into Several Remote Nations of the WorldLondon: 1937A handsome, leather-bound copy of Jonathan Swift's beloved novel 'Gulliver's Travels', featuring the wonderful illustrations by the renowned artist Arthur Rackham.
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1913 Arthur Rackham's Book of PicturesLondon: 1913The first trade edition of famed illustrator Arthur Rackham's memoir, beautifully illustrated with tipped in colour plates by Rackham.
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1909 Au Pays du MystereParis: 1909Beautifully illustrated with colour plates, this is a charming French language children's adventure novel by Pierre Mael.
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1995 Pressland's Great Book of Tin ToysLondon: 1995A fine, signed, limited edition study of the history of tin toys for children, illustrated with over 600 colour photographs of these items of entertainment. -
1901 2vol The Gorilla Hunters & The Young Fur TradersLondon: 1901Two smart copies of these exciting adventure stories from Scottish author R. M. Ballantyne, with illustrations.
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1930 Just So Stories For Little ChildrenLondon: 1930A handsome copy of Rudyard Kipling's classic children's story collection.