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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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Signed1929 American AnimalsJoilet, Illnois: 1929A delightful signed first edition of David Newell's collection of verses on American wildlife for children, with ten colour plates by the author.
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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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Signed1914 ImaginaNew York: 1914A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this charming children's work by New York socialite Julia Ellsworth Ford, illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
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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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Signed1971-2005 A Collection of Books on Children's IllustratorsLondon; New York; Australia : 1971-2005A collection of five works surrounding children's books and illustrations, from fantasy to fairytales, one of which is signed by the author.
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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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Signed2004 The Scarecrow and His ServantLondon: 2004A smart first edition of this charming illustrated children's story from Philip Pullman, signed by the author.
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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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Signed1982 Watership DownLondon: 1982A signed copy of the scarce 10th Anniversary edition of Richard Adams's beloved novel.
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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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Signed1977 One Old Oxford OxLondon: 1977A signed, first edition of this wonderfully illustrated nursery rhyme, by Nicola Bayley.
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Signed2004 Aladdin and the Enchanted LampLondon: 2004A smart first edition of this illustrated retelling of the classic children's story Aladdin, signed by the author.
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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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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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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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Signed1976 Puss in BootsLondon: 1976A signed first edition of Nicola Bayley's beautifully illustrated pop up book about the popular character 'Puss in Boots'.
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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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Signed1976 Nicola Bayley's Book of Nursery RhymesLondon: 1976A signed copy of this collection of children's nursery rhymes, beautifully illustrated by Nicola Bayley.
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Signed2014 One Hundred Books Famous in Children's LiteratureNew York: 2014A very smart copy of this limited edition work on children's literature, inscribed by the curator and one of the authors.