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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c1872 Aunt Louisa's Alphabet BookLondon: c1872A scarce edition of Aunt Louisa's illustrated alphabets.
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1861 Aunt Judy's TalesLondon: 1861A charmingly illustrated scarce edition of this book of children's tales from Aunt Judy.
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1932 Darkie and Co.London: 1932A first edition of this exciting children's novel about a young boy who decides to run away from home with his dog.
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1948 The Red Chipmunk MysteryLondon: 1948A charmingly illustrated first edition of this children's novel by Ellery Queen.
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1913 The Moon-BoatLondon: 1913A charmingly illustrated first edition of this collection of verses for children, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1919 Father Neptune's TreasureLondon: 1919A charmingly illustrated first edition of this children's tale, by Philip and Fay Inchfawn.
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1914 The Train A. B. C.London: 1914A very scarce charming and educational ABC book of trains, for children.
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1887 The Story of Benvenuto Cellini The Italian GoldsmithEdinburgh: 1887In this very scarce work of children's fiction, the Kirby sisters recount the extraordinary life of 16th century goldsmith and sculptor Benvenuto Cellini
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1807 Original Poems for Infant Minds by Several Young PersonsLondon: 1807A scarce sixth edition of this volume of poems for children, printed in 1807.
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1973 Watership DownLondon: 1973The second edition of Richard Adam's adventure novel, 'Watership Down', complete with the original folding map and unclipped dust wrapper.
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1819 The Daisy or Cautionary Stories in VerseLondon: 1819A scarce edition of this collection of illustrated cautionary tales for young children by Elizabeth Turner.
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1820 Le Conteur Moraliste ou Le Bonheur Par La VertuParis: 1820A scarce new edition of this French storybook for children.
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1786 Divine Songs: Attempted in Easy Language for the Use of ChildrenGainsborough: 1786A charming collection of songs and hymns for children.
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c1894 The Golden Fairy BookLondon: c1894A highly illustrated first edition of this collection of fairy stories for children.
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1893 Songs for SomebodyLondon: 1893An uncommon, beautifully illustrated collection of children's poetry by Dollie Radford
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1857 The Young Maiden's MirrorBoston: 1857The third edition of Ebenezer Porter Dyer's guide to the moral and religious education of young women, in a bright morocco binding.
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1869 The Children's PrizeLondon : 1869A scarce volume containing all issues of the Children's Prize published in 1869. Complete with a coloured frontispiece and 85 illustrations.
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1898 Pages and Pictures from Forgotten Children's BooksLondon and New York: 1898The first edition of this collection of children's illustrations and stories from various children's books.
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1945 Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan and Wendy, Beautifully Illustrated in ColourLondon: 1945Beautifully illustrated abridged editions of two beloved works of classic children's literature, 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Peter Pan'.
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1952 The Rubadub MysteryLondon and Glasgow: 1952The first edition, first impression of the fourth book in Enid Blyton's 'Barney Mysteries' series, in the original dust wrapper.
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c1900 An Elegy on the Glory of her Sex Mrs Mary BlaizeLondon : c1900An attractive Caldecott Picture book featuring Mrs Mary Blaize, with colour illustrations.
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1921 A Child's Book of HoursLondon: 1921The first edition of this early twentieth-century children's work narrating the day in the life of a child, colourfully illustrated throughout.
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1909 The Heroes or Greek Fairy Tales for my ChildrenLondon: [1909]Scarce copy of this anthology of Greek fairy tales by Charles Kingsley, with illustrations by Wal Paget.
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c1830 Lessons for ChildrenLondon: c1830A charming collection of lessons for children by the successful 19th century children's author Mrs. Barbauld.
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1932 Mister Tootleoo One & TwoLondon: 1932First impression of this children's tale by Bernard and Elinor Darwin.
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1927 The Book of Flower FairiesLondon: 1927A first edition copy of this lovely children's book, with beautiful colour plates by Cicely Mary Barker.
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1977-1979 2vol The Ship's Cat & The Peacock PartyLondon: 1977-1979Two charming and exciting illustrated works by Alan Aldridge. First editions.
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1916 The Strand Fairy BookLondon : 1916A scarce and charming collection of fairy tales with illustrations throughout.
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1910 The Buckle my Shoe Picture Book Containing One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, My Mother, A gaping-wide-mouth-waddling-frogLondon : 1910A wonderful and charming collection of children's tales, with lovely hand coloured illustrations by Walter Crane.
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1942 The Wishing-Nut TreeOxford: 1942A bright copy of this children's book by Margaret and Mary Baker, with the original dust wrapper.
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1940 Lady Arabella's Birthday PartyOxford: 1940A pleasing illustrated children's tale, scarce in the unclipped dust wrapper.
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1962 The Big Green BookLondon : 1962A humorous tale for new readers, richly illustrated and in its first edition.
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1928 Tales of Scottish Keeps and Castles for Young PeopleLondon: 1928A beautifully illustrated collection of tales from Scottish Keeps and Castles.
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1899 Triplets Comprising The Baby's Opera The Baby's Bouquet and The Baby's Own AesopLondon: 1899Walter Crane's three popular children's works, this limited edition containing all of the volumes complete with the original colour illustrations.
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1901 The Children's LondonLondon : 1901A wonderful tour guide of the sites of London for children, with lovely illustrations.
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1899 The Golden AgeLondon: [1899]A lovely first Maxfield Parrish illustrated edition of Kenneth Grahame's celebrated childhood reminiscences.