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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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1896 Butterscotia, or A Cheap Trip to Fairy LandLondon: 1896A very scarce Limited Edition of Edward Abbott Parry's charming children's tale, illustrated throughout and signed by the publishing house. -
1908-9 The Black Puppy Book and the White Puppy BookLondon: 1908-9Delightfully illustrated by Cecil Aldin, present here are the famed illustrator's 'Black Puppy Book' and 'White Puppy Book'. Each illustrated volume features a humorous tale concerning a troublesome young pup. -
1905 The Pie and the Patty-PanLondon: 1905The first edition, first impression of this beautifully illustrated short tale from Beatrix Potter. -
1936 The New Adventures of RupertLondon: 1936A first edition of the first ever Rupert Bear annual, a charming children's work complete with colourful illustrations of the beloved anthropomorphic character, Rupert Bear. -
2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireLondon : 2000A wonderful copy of the enchanting and mysterious book Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. -
2007 Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsLondon : 2007A lovely first edition first impression copy of the final instalment in the spellbinding Harry Potter series. -
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1959 NiccoloLondon: 1959Bright copy of the uncommon first edition of this children's novel by Karel Jaeger, signed by the author. -
1957 Secret Seven MysteryLondon: 1957The first edition of Secret Seven Mystery by Enid Blyton, part of the iconic Secret Seven series for children with illustrations in the original dust wrapper. -
1933 May the MareLondon: 1933The scarce reprint edition of this all ages fiction novel told as an autobiography of a horse in the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
1934 Betty and the BrowniesLondon and New York: 1934The very scarce first edition of this children's fiction novel for girls from the early twentieth century by Ethel Talbot. -
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1937 Cornish AdventureLondon: 1937A signed first edition of Derek McCulloch's children's fiction book with illustrations, in the original dust wrapper. -
1950 Hurrah Little NoddyLondon: 1950First edition of this Enid Blyton children's tale featuring the character of Little Noddy. -
1893 Beyond the Blue MountainsLondon : 1893A charming first edition copy of this children's adventure book, with illustrations. -
1932 The Little One's Log Baby's RecordLondon : 1932A charming baby log with wonderful illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard and guidance for new parents. -
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2005 High in the CloudsLondon: 2005Lovely first impression of Paul McCartney and Philip Ardagh's children's novel, signed by the illustrator Geoff Dunbar. -
1950 The Adventures of ChunkyLondon: 1950The scarce first edition, first printing of this illustrated children's novel by Leila Berg in the original dust wrapper. -
1934 Red Riding HoodLondon: [1934]Scarce edition of Little Red Riding Hood and other tales with illustrations by Frederick Spurgin and others. -
c1862 Snow-FlakesLondon: c1862The first edition of this illustrated collection of short stories for children by M. Betham-Edwards with illustrations by H. K. Browne. -
1952 New World for NellieNew York: 1952A first edition copy of this exciting children's book by the prolific cartoonist, Rowland Emett. -
1929 More WilliamLondon: 1929An early edition of this classic Just William title with illustrations and the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
1964-2000 Nine Edward Ardizzone Little Tim BooksLondon: 1964-2000A wonderful set of nine works from artist Edward Ardizzone's illustrated series of 'Tim All Alone' children's books, each in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1863 Boy's Own MagazineNot stated: 1863A very scarce early edition of Volume I of the Boy's Own Magazine from the year 1863 with monochrome plates throughout. -
1947 Five On Kirrin Island AgainLondon: 1947The first edition, first printing of one of Enid Blyton's iconic Famous Five children's books in the original dust wrapper. -
1968 Tim to the LighthouseLondon: 1968An exceptionally bright copy of the first edition, second issue of Edward Ardizzone illustrated children's tale. -
1895 R. Caldecott's Second Collection of Pictures & SongsLondon : 1895A charming collection of children's verses, written and drawn by Randolph Caldecott. -
1929 Still WilliamLondon: 1929The fifth book in Richmal Crompton's beloved, 'Just William' series, with the original dust wrapper. -
1940 The 'Big Top' Circus AnnualLondon : 1940A scarce annual for The Big Top Circus, with comic strips, stories and illustrations. -
c1923 Hans Andersen's Fairy TalesLondon: c1923Boots edition of a collection of the well known fairy tales by Hans Andersen, with illustrations by W. Heath Robinson. -
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1947 Fox Hunting for ChildrenHexham: 1947A signed, first edition, copy of this very scarce collection of children's stories regarding hunting. -
1922 The Sweet and Touching Tale of Fleur and BlanchefleurLondon: 1922Illustrated throughout in colour by Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale, this is Mrs. Leighton's first edition of the children's tale 'Fleur and Blanchefleur'. -
1946 Thomas and the SparrowLondon: 1946A wonderful first edition collection of children's poetry by Ian Serraillier. -
1944 Bambi, The Story of the Film in VerseLondon and Glasgow: 1944The very scarce first edition of this charmingly illustrated companion to Walt Disney's 1942 animated motion picture, 'Bambi'. -
1961 Alice au Pays des Merveilles et Ce qu' Alice Trouva de l'Autre Cote du MiroirParis: 1961A bright French language translation of Lewis Carroll's two best loved works, illustrated by John Tenniel. -
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1967 Dębowa kołyskaWarsaw: 1967A first edition copy of this delightful Polish children's book signed by the illustrator, Adam Kilian. -
1927 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-GlassLondon: 1927Illustrated in colour by John Tenniel, this is an exceptionally bright edition of Lewis Carroll's best loved works of children's literature.