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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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Signed1902 The Doll-Man's GiftLondon: 1902A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this delightful early twentieth-century children's novel.
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Signed2000 The Amber SpyglassLondon: 2000A signed first edition of the final work in Phillip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' series.
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Signed1882 The Day of Rest: An Illuminated Magazine of Sunday Reading for the FamilyPhiladelphia: 1882A very scarce illuminated US Christmas number of the periodical 'The Day of Rest', inscribed by publisher Alexander Strahan.
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Signed1994 So MuchCambridge, Massachusetts: 1994The first US edition of Trish Cook's delightful children's book, with a signed bookplate by the illustrator, Helen Oxenbury.
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Signed1966 I Go By Sea, I Go By LandLondon: 1966An uncommon to see signed novel by P. L. Travers, a touching war novel inscribed by Travers.
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Signed1993 Johnny and the DeadLondon: 1993A signed first edition copy of this children's book by Terry Pratchett, signed by the author to the title page.
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Signed1947 The Eildon TreeLondon: 1947A very scarce sequel to 'Borrobil', this first edition fantasy novel explores ancient Scotland, the author's presentation copy.
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Signed1997 The Subtle KnifeLondon: 1997A smart first impression copy of the second volume in PUllman's popular fantasy trilogy, signed by the author to the title page.
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Signed2004 The Scarecrow and His ServantLondon: 2004A fine copy of this entertaining fantasy novel for children by Philip Pullman, a smart signed copy.
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Signed1944 BorrobilLondon: 1944A smart first edition of this charming fantasy tale set in a magical Scotland, the author's presentation copy.
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Signed1965 William and the Pop SingersLondon: 1965An uncommon to see signed 'Just William' book by Richmal Crompton, an anthology of entertaining short stories.
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Signed1976 The Flying SorcererLondon: 1976A signed first edition of this very scarce children's fantasy novel, in which a young boy travels through time and encounters a wizard.
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Signed1977 とらくん うみをわたる; De Tijger TripAntwerp; Tokyo: 1977Two signed editions of this Richard Adams children's work, with one copy being the first Japanese edition, and one being the first Dutch edition.
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Signed1980 The Iron Wolf and Other StoriesLondon: 1980A signed first edition of Richard Adams's delightful collection of short stories, illustrated with colour plates by Yvonne Gilbert.
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Signed1977 The Plague DogsLondon: 1977A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Richard Adam's third novel, 'The Plague Dogs'.
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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: 1992A signed copy of the first trade edition of this charming collection of traditional rhymes for children, illustrated by Maurice Sendak.
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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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Signed1979 La Corona and the Tin FrogLondon: 1979A fine first edition copy of this charming children's work by Russell Hoban, signed by Hoban and the illustrator to the title page.
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Signed1976 Watership DownLondon: 1976A signed presentation copy of the beautifully produced first illustrated edition of Richard Adams's novel.
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Signed1976 The Tyger VoyageLondon: 1976A fine first edition children's work by Richard Adams, illustrated by Nicola Bayley, signed by both Adams and Bayley.
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Signed1996 Tales From Watership DownLondon: 1996A fine first edition copy of Richard Adams' sequel to his popular work, signed and doodled by the illustrator, John Lawrence.
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Signed2000 The Amber SpyglassLondon: 2000An impressive fine first edition copy of the conclusion of the 'His Dark Materials' series, signed by Pullman, and with the very scarce alethiometer, signed by Pullman and the artist.
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Signed1975 Nicola Bayley's Book of Nursery RhymesLondon: 1975A signed first edition of Nicola Bayley's beautifully illustrated book of nursery rhymes.
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Signed1988 Twiddling Your Thumbs: Hand RhymesLondon: 1988A signed first edition of this rhyme book for children, with accompanying hand signs.
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Signed1954 William and the Moon RocketLondon: 1954A brilliant association copy of this 'Just William' book, signed by the author to her illustrator, a lovely first edition copy.
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Signed1979 Beauty and the BeastLondon: 1979A fine copy of the first Errol le Cain illustrated edition of 'Beauty and the Beast', a colourful edition signed by the illustrator.
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Signed1978 The Twelve Dancing PrincessesLondon: 1978A fine copy of Errol le Cain's beautiful and colourful adaptation of this classic Grimm tale, signed by le Cain.
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Signed1977 The Sly Cormorant and the FishesLondon: 1977A fine first edition of Brian Patten's adaptation of Aesop's fables, illustrated and signed by Errol Le Cain.
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Signed1975 The Flying ShipLondon: 1975A scarce first edition novel for children featuring a fantastical flying ship, a colourfully illustrated work signed by Errol le Cain.
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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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Signed1985 FledgerLondon: 1985A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this charming children's novel about a fledgling puffin, inscribed to literary agent Rod Hall.
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Signed1929 Sleeping PartnersLondon: 1929A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this beautifully illustrated work on dogs by artist Cecil Aldin.
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Signed1895 Katawampus its Treatment & CureLondon: 1895A scarce to see signed first edition copy of this charming children's fantasy moral tale by Edward Abbott Parry.
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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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Signed2002 ShadowmancerWhitby: 2002A fine, signed copy of the self-published first edition of G.P. Taylor's children's fantasy novel, a work of Christian allegory. Housed in a lovely cloth covered, felt-lined clamshell box.