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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1918 Third Bubble Book: Singing GamesLondon: 1918The first edition of this charming children's work containing loosely inserted records of children's rhymes.
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1954-1959 Nigel Molesworth BooksLondon: 1954-1959An amusing set of four children's novels featuring Geoffrey Willan's unique fictional character, Nigel Molesworth, illustrated by Ronald Searle.
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Signed2000 The Amber SpyglassLondon: 2000A signed presentation copy of the third impression of the final work in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' series.
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Signed1994 The DaydreamerLondon: 1994A signed presentation copy of Ian McEwan's children's work, illustrated by Anthony Browne.
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1964 Good Old Secret SevenLeicester: 1964The second impression of Enid Blyton's twelfth 'Secret Seven' novel.
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1957 The Silent PlanetLondon: 1957The first edition of this children's science fiction novel, in the scarce original dust wrapper.
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1922 Dream DaysLondon: 1922Lois Lenski's illustrated edition of Kenneth Grahame's children's work, in the very scarce original dust wrapper.
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1907 Legends from Fairy LandLondon; Philadelphia: 1907A very scarce, charmingly illustrated edition of this fairy tail anthology by Holme Lee, with illustrations by Reginald L. Knowles and Horace J. Knowles.
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1815 The History of Sandford and MertonGainsborough: 1815Thomas Day's incredibly popular educational work for children, a novel guiding children on proper conduct.
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1913 My DogLondon: 1913A charming children's book telling the amusing tale of a young bulldog, the first edition to be illustrated with colour plates by Cecil Aldin.
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1875 Running to Waste. The Story of a Tomboy.Boston: [1875]A very scarce novel by American author George M. Baker, the first edition of this illustrated tale for children.
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1908 Buffs and Boy, or, The Isles of InnocenceLondon: 1908A scarce Edwardian fantasy novel for children, a charming and illustrated tale by Amy Sims.
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1967 The Chief's DaughterLondon: 1967The scarce first edition of this fantastical children's tale by Rosemary Sutcliff.
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c1830 Little Sophy: A True Story for Little ChildrenDerby: c1830The very scarce first edition of this touching historical narration of a young girl's illness and passing, as told from her parent's perspective.
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c1855 Hints to Girls on Dress: Especially Intended for Scholar in Daily and Sunday SchoolsLondon: c1855A very scarce first edition of this guide to dressing for schoolgirls, from the Religious Tract Society.
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Signed1831 The Sabbath School Class Book: Comprising Copious Exercises on the Sacred ScripturesBoston : 1831A very scarce Sabbath school exercise book with questions and prompts for learning the scriptures, signed by the author.
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1995-1996 The Magic Finger and Fantastic Mr FoxLondon: 1995-1996Two beautiful copies of these classic Roald Dahl stories, being the first editions to feature Quentin Blake's wonderful illustrations.
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1840 The Dublin Spelling Book: The Third PartDublin: 1840A very scarce mid nineteenth century Irish spelling guide for children.
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2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireLondon: 2000The first edition, first impression of J. K. Rowling's fourth Harry Potter novel, in the original dust wrapper.
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1941 Doctor Dolittle's ReturnLondon: 1941The third impression of Hugh Lofting's ninth 'Doctor Dolittle' children's novel, retaining the original illustrated dust wrapper.
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1974 The ChangelingLondon: 1974The uncommon first edition of this fantastical children's tale by Rosemary Sutcliff.
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1955 The Sky-PiratesLondon: 1955The uncommon first edition of Douglas V. Duff's thrilling children's adventure novel.
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1984 Up the Chimney Down and Other StoriesLondon: 1984The first edition of this charming collection of fantastical tales from Joan Aiken, author of 'The Wolves of Willoughby Chase'.
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c1940 Noah's Alphabet of the ArkNot Stated: c1940A very scarce children's alphabet book of animals.
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1904 Onward and Upward: A Book for Boys and GirlsLondon: 1904A smart copy of this scarce illustrated book for young children from English writer Hugh H. Quilter.
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1848 Divine and Moral Songs for the Use of ChildrenLondon: 1848A smart copy of this collection of religious and moral verses for children, with illustrations throughout.
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1946 The Farce of FashionLondon: 1946The first edition of this entertaining flip book that can mix and match different periods of fashion.
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1931 How To Tell The Birds From The FlowersLondon: 1931A wonderful collection of useful verses containing tips on bird identification, written and illustrated by Robert Williams Wood, a scarce work with the original glassine wrap.
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1832 Marshall's Christmas Box, a Juvenile AnnualLondon: 1832A very scarce illustrated annual for children, including tales by Agnes Strickland.
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1990 There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a FlySingapore: 1990A very smart copy of this brightly illustrated book containing a charming children's rhyme.
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1974 A Book of Ghosts: A Child's Play Imagination BookEngland : 1974A delightful children's book comprising clever cut-outs of various "ghosts" that are revealed with humorous alternatives.
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c1950 Comic Movies Flicker Book: Cinderella and the Glass SlipperLondon: c1950A vanishingly scarce flicker book containing the charming tale of 'Cinderella and the Glass Slipper'.
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1987 The Cat and The CuckooExeter: 1987A very smart first edition of this brightly illustrated collection of poetry for children from English writer Ted Hughes.
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Signed1913 Conte Sous-MarinBruxelles: 1913A signed copy of this very scarce limited edition French children's work, charmingly illustrated throughout.
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c1961-1964 4vol A Collection of Ant and Bee StoriesLondon: c1961-1964Four smart copies of these charming children's books from English author Angela Banner.
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1904 A Masque of May MorningLondon: 1904A first edition of Graham Robertson's beautifully presented play, with illustrations by the author.