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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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1923 Land and Sea Tales: For Scouts and GuidesLondon: 1923The first edition of this charming collection of children's stories by the celebrated Rudyard Kipling, with the original scarce dust wrapper.
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1913 Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found ThereLondon: 1913A nice edition of Lewis Carroll's second novel set in Wonderland, with the original illustrations by John Tenniel.
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1886 Alice's Adventures Under Ground Being a Facsimile of the Original MS. BookLondon: 1886A sought after first edition of this smart facsimile of Lewis Carroll's original 'Alice in Wonderland' manuscript.
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1939 The Complete Works of Lewis CarrollLondon: 1939An attractively bound example of the first Nonesuch Press edition of the complete works of Lewis Carroll, featuring the iconic illustrations of John Tenniel.
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1899-1901 The Jungle Book, The Second Jungle Book, and KimLondon: 1899-1901Three works by Rudyard Kipling, including the uniform editions of 'The Jungle Book' and 'Second Jungle Book', alongside the second impression of 'Kim'.
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1923 Land and Sea Tales for Boys and GirlsNew York: 1923A smart first edition copy of this anthology of stories and poems for children by Rudyard Kipling, in the original dust wrapper.
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1878-1879 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-GlassLondon: 1878-1879Early impressions of Lewis Carroll's two best loved works, in the publisher's original cloth bindings, and illustrated throughout by John Tenniel.
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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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1946 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and, Through the Looking-GlassStockholm; London: 1946The first Mervyn Peake edition of Lewis Carroll's 'Alice' books, a smart edition in the original dust wrapper.
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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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1901 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: 1901A lovely copy of the one-hundred and sixth thousand of Lewis Carroll's beloved and highly influential work of children's literature, illustrated by John Tenniel.
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1890 The Nursery "Alice"London: 1890The first published edition of this unique abridgement of Carroll's beloved tale, beautifully illustrated in colour throughout.
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1977 The Wasp in a WigLondon: 1977The first edition of this suppressed episode of 'Through the Looking Glass', which Carroll was advised to cut by his illustrator.
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1930 Thy Servant a Dog told by BootsLondon: 1930A Kipling story of friendship and discovery told from the perspective of dogs.
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1913 'Captains Courageous' A Story of the Grand BanksLondon: 1913Following the narrative of Henry Cheyne Jr, Kipling explores themes of growth and development to enable the narrator to mature into a young man.
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1896 The Seven SeasLondon : 1896A collection of poetry and ballads focusing on the role of the British Empire overseas.
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2016 Alice's Adventures Under Ground the Original ManuscriptLondon: [2015]A reproduction of the original manuscript of Lewis Carroll's famous work.
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1929 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: [1929]Large paper edition of 'Alice in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll.
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1954 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking GlassLondon: 1954The first edition thus of this edition of Lewis Carroll's classic works of children's fiction, illustrated throughout by Mervyn Peake.
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1905 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: 1905The 1905 impression of Macmillan's sixpenny edition of Lewis Carroll's highly influential work of Victorian children's literature, illustrated by John Tenniel.
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1874 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: 1874An early edition of Lewis Carroll's monumental fantastical tale in Wonderland, complete with John Tenniel's illustrations.
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1985 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: 1985A fine copy of the first UK edition of Michael Hague's beautifully illustrated edition of Lewis Carroll's highly influential work of Victorian children's literature
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1870 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: 1870An impressive early edition of Lewis Carroll's monumental fantastical tale in Wonderland, complete with John Tenniel's illustrations.
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1961 Alice au Pays des Merveilles et Ce qu' Alice Trouva de l'Autre Cote du MiroirParis: 1961A bright French language translation of Lewis Carroll's two best loved works, illustrated by John Tenniel.
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1929 The Complete Stalky & CoLondon : 1929A charming illustrated first edition of Rudyard Kipling's The Complete Stalky & Co.
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1954 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking GlassLondon: 1954A scarce edition of the classic Victorian children's novel, here with illustrations by British author and artist Mervyn Peake.
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1888 Rhyme and ReasonLondon: 1888A bright, illustrated collection of seventeen poems from children's writer Lewis Carroll.
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1903 JUST SO SONG Book KIPLING 1st US edLondon: 1903Twelve songs from the author's Just So Stories set to music.