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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1881 Who Was Paul Grayson?New York: 1881A smart example of the first edition of John Habberton's novel about small-town life in America, from the library of renowned book collector Estelle Doheny.
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1919 The Slippers of Cinderella and Two Other PlaysLondon: 1919The very scarce first edition of this collection of three children's plays by W. Graham Robertson, retaining the original dust wrapper.
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1909 Pinkie and the FairiesLondon: 1909The scarce first edition of this fairy play in three acts, written by W. Graham Robertson.
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c1905 Japanese Fairy Tale Series No. 6, The Mouse's WeddingTokyo: c1905A beautiful early twentieth century Japanese fairy tale about a mouse's wedding, beautifully illustrated in colour.
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1906 A Year of Songs for a Baby in a GardenLondon: 1906W. Graham Robertson's very scarce collection of songs for children; a first edition with lovely illustrations.
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1935 Models and NotesEssex: 1935A work which is both useful and unusual, intended to assist those preaching the gospel to children.
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c1960 Gloria in Excelsis DeoNot Stated: c1960An uncommon colourful pop-up nativity scene by the Czech artist Vojtěch Kubašta, a brilliant example.
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c1904 Donkey and FoalLondon: c1904A very scarce standing illustration of a donkey and her foal, a charming and colourful novelty work published by Raphael Tuck.
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1963 Annie the AnteaterBrighton: 1963A very scarce children's work, a charming and colourfully illustrated tale following a young anteater named Annie.
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1837 L'Histoire de France, Racontee aux EnfantsBrussels : 1837An attractively calf-bound copy of this charming history of France for young readers.
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1848 Aesop's Fables: A New Version, Chiefly from Original SourcesLondon: 1848The Rev. Thomas James' translation of Aesop's Fables, with illustrations by John Tenniel, chiefly remembered for his illustrations to 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'.
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1880 Ethel's Adventures in the Doll CountryLondon: 1880A smart copy of this charming children's story from English writer Clara Bradford, illustrated throughout.
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c1950 Widdecombe FairLondon: c1950A smart copy of this very scarce illustrated children's story written in verse.
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1956 Kichus Majstra LepiglinyWarsaw: 1956A smart copy of this very scarce children's tale from Polish writer Janina Porazinska, in the original Polish.
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c1920 Shushila: A Child of the PlainsLondon: c1920A very scarce copy of this children's novel from English missionary and children's author Dorothea Sibella Batley.
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1996 The Fairy Tales of the Brothers GrimmLondon: 1996A very smart copy of this brightly illustrated collection of fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, published by The Folio Society.
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1997 Beatrix Potter: The Complete TalesLondon: 1997A smart revised edition of this beautifully illustrated complete collection of Beatrix Potter tales.
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2008 2vol The Complete AliceLondon: 2008Two charming editions of the Alice stories from English author Lewis Carroll, with the original slip case.
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1995 Winnie-The-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and PoemsLondon: 1995A very smart later edition of this complete collection of the Winne-the-Pooh stories and poems, with illustrations.
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1901 The Book of NonsenseLondon: 1901A charming copy of Edward Lear's much-loved humorous Book of Nonsense, with one-hundred-and-ten illustrations.
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1925-7 The Flower Fairies Song Books for Spring, Summer & AutumnLondon: 1925-27A collection of three, beautifully illustrated song books from Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairy series, with music by Olive Linnell.
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1933-1947 Twelve Issues of "The Nursery World" MagazineLondon: 1933-1947A collection of twelve bright issues of The Nursery World magazine, including a pattern book and seven bumper Christmas issues.
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1889 Japanese Fairy Tales: Vol. ITokyo: 1889A wonderfully illustrated collection of No. 1 to 6 from the Japanese Fairy Tale Series, translated by David Thompson.
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1886 Japanese Fairy Tales Series. No. 7: The Old Man & The Devils[Tokyo]: [1886]A beautifully illustrated copy of 'The Old Man & The Devils', the seventh story published as part of the Japanese Fairy Tale Series.
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1925 At Cousin Ada'sLondon: [1925]A very scarce first edition children's book about a young girl's time with her aunt by Ethel Heaton, with plates.
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1929 Grub-His TaleLondon: 1929The first edition of this charming, very scarce children's book about a little dog without a tail by Dorothy Faber, with illustrations throughout by Alan Wright.
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1931 On the Great Black RockLondon: [1931]A very scarce first edition children's novel about a little puffin by Olwen Bowen, with illustrations by Ernest Aris.
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1874 Transforming Performers With Surprise PicturesLondon: [1874]A very scarce volume for children illustrated with "surprise pictures", containing plates with flaps to reveal a new image.
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1922 Flower (The Flower of the Pine)Kristiania: 1922A very scarce Danish translation of this charming children's story from Australian novelist Ethel Turner.
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1879 Friendly Leaves: The Girls' Friendly Magazine for 1879London: 1879A scarce edition of Friendly Leaves: The Girls' Friendly Magazine for the year 1879, with various stories and illustrations.
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1935 The Cottage in the Wood and Other StoriesLondon: 1935A very scarce collection of children's stories with illustrations throughout.
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1948 Macmillan's Class-Books for Children of Eight 7. My Book of Distant LandsLondon: 1948A very scarce booklet from Macmillan's Class-Books for Children of Eight series of reading and writing books.
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1928 The House at Pooh CornerLondon: 1928An excellent example of the second edition of A. A. Milne's popular children's book featuring Christopher Robin and friends, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper.
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1979 1000 MonstersNew York and London: 1979A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated interactive children's book.
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1889 Almanack for 1889London: 1889A charming miniature almanack for the year 1889 by Kate Greenaway, with delightful colour illustrations and poetical verses.
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Signed1937 The Family From One End Street and Some of Their AdventuresLondon: 1937A very very rare signed first edition of this important children's novel from Eve Garnet with her illustrations throughout