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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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1985 The New Adventures of RupertLondon: 1985A facsimile of the first Rupert Annual originally published in 1936, with Alfred Bestall's original charming illustrations and in the original unclipped dust wrapper and wraparound band, and with the original postage box from the publisher.
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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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1877 Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found ThereLondon: 1877An early impression of Lewis Carroll's important work of children's literature, 'Through the Looking Glass', in an exceptionally lovely full morocco binding.
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Signed1977 Alphonso's DreamLondon: 1977An exceptionally scarce, Limited Edition children's poem, signed and with a letter from the illustrator, Peter Weevers.
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Signed1992 I Saw Esau: The Schoolchild's Pocket BookLondon: 1992The scarce signed limited edition of this charming collection of traditional rhymes for children, illustrated by Maurice Sendak.
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Signed1992 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandFrome; London: 1992A scarce to see limited edition of one of the most beloved children's tales of all time, colourfully illustrated by Peter Weevers.
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1988 Kendrew of York and his Chapbooks for Children with a ChecklistWetherby : 1988The limited first edition of this illustrated work by Roger Davis on Kendrew's chapbooks for children, in the original slipcase with three facsimile's of the chapbooks.
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1875 Baron Bruno; or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy StoriesLondon: 1875A very scarce first edition copy of this volume of five short stories by Louisa Morgan, one of the first works to be illustrated by Randolph Caldecott.
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1884 JackanapesLondon: 1884The first issue of Juliana Horatia Ewing's moral children's tale, in a signed half morocco binding by Zaehnsdorf.
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1881 What the Blackbird SaidLondon: 1881A finely bound copy of the uncommon first edition of this charming children's tale, illustrated by Randolph Caldecott and in a Zaehnsdorf binding.
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1886 Jack and the Bean-StalkLondon: 1886A beautifully bound copy of the first edition of Hallam Tennyson's 'Jack and the Bean-Stalk', in a half morocco Zaehnsdorf binding, illustrated by Randolph Caldecott.
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[1885] The Owls of Olynn Belfry. A Tale for Children.London: [1885]The first edition of this very scarce children's tale illustrated by Randolph Caldecott, in a signed binding by Zaehnsdorf.
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1927 Dogs of CharacterLondon: 1927A lovely limited edition of Cecil Aldin's charmingly illustrated tale about the dogs Mickey and Cracker, an Irish wolfhound and a bull terrier.
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Signed2008 Northern LightsLondon: 2008A fine signed limited edition copy of Philip Pullman's first fantasy novel following the adventures of Lyra.
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Signed1912 Hans Andersen's Fairy TalesLondon: 1912A beautifully illustrated Edition de Luxe of the fairy tales of Hand Christian Andersen, illustrated throughout by Andreas Duncan Carse.
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1928 Under the Lily and the Rose: A Short History of Canada for ChildrenOttawa: 1928A beautifully bound copy of the very scarce first edition of this illustrated children's guide to Canadian history, in a half morocco Morrell binding.
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1929 Histories or Tales of Past Times told by Mother GooseLondon : 1929A limited edition copy of Histories or Tales of Past Times told by Mother Goose, with illustrations and a dust wrapper.
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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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1949 The Evergreen TalesNew York: 1949A beautiful three volume limited edition set of these classic children's stories, two of which are signed.
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Signed1896 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.
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1956 Grimms' Other TalesLondon: 1956The first edition of this Limited Edition collection of the tales of the Brothers Grimm, illustrated throughout with wood engraved plates from Gwenda Morgan.
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Signed1999-2007 The Harry Potter SeriesLondon: 1999-2007A striking set of the complete deluxe editions of the 'Harry Potter' series, beautiful editions published from 1999-2007. 'Goblet of Fire' signed by J. K. Rowling.
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Signed2007 His Dark MaterialsLondon: 2007A complete signed limited edition set of Philip Pullman's popular fantasy series 'His Dark Materials', here in the original shrink wrap.
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Signed2006 Peter Pan in ScarletLondon: 2006A fine signed limited edition sequel to Peter Pan by Geraldine McCaughrean, an exciting novel complete with illustrations by David Wyatt.
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Signed2008 Fairies and Magical CreaturesLondon: 2008A wonderful pop up book by Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda, one of two hundred copies signed by both creators.
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Signed2005 StormbreakerLondon: 2005A signed limited edition of Anthony Horowitz's popular 'Alex Rider' series, this being the first novel in the series. In the original slipcase.
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1867 A Pretty Book of Pictures for Little Masters and MissesLondon: 1867A scarce limited edition of this children's book containing the story of Tommy Trip, as well as the description of various animals and poems. Illustrated throughout by Thomas Bewick.
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1887 Papers for Thoughtful GirlsLondon: 1887A rather humorous conduct guide for young women in an intricate calf binding
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1927 Now We Are SixLondon: 1927A very bright, first edition copy of this famous poetry collection by the popular children's author A A Milne. Featuring his famous anthropomorphic character, Winnie the Pooh.
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Signed2005 StormbreakerLondon: 2005A signed limited edition of Anthony Horowitz's popular 'Alex Rider' series, this being the first novel in the series. In the original slipcase.
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1823 German Popular StoriesLondon: 1823A finely bound, first English edition of the brother's Grimm tales. A very scarce example of this famous stories, here in English for the first time.
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1958 Wild Lone the Story of a Pytchley FoxLondon: 1938The first edition of Denys James Watkins-Pitchford's charming children's novel about a fox, illustrated, in a signed binding by Sangorski and Sutcliffe.