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Children's Illustrators
Here we are celebrating the joy that is Children's Illustrations and Illustrators. From the inimitable EE Shepard to John Tenniel, many of these illustrators' images have become iconic and part of all of our collective consciousness. The world would surely be a poorer place without these pictures. They range wildly in style all the way from Tintin to the darker images of Gustav Dore.
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2000 The Hobbit, or There and Back AgainLondon: 2000A beautifully illustrated edition of Tolkien's legendary fantasy tale, with Alan Lee's stunning colour illustrations, and in the original scarce dust wrapper. -
1927 Now We Are SixLondon: 1927The first edition, first impression of Milne's collection of poetry, featuring his beloved characters from the world of Winnie-the-Pooh, charmingly illustrated by Ernest Shepard. -
1929 The Thackeray AlphabetLondon: 1929The second impression of William Makepeace Thackeray's illustrated alphabet for children. -
1965 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-GlassNew York: 1965A charming, Centennial Edition of Lewis Carroll's much-loved children's books 'Alices Adventures in Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking-Glass', with the original illustrations by John Tenniel. -
c1825 The Surprising Adventures of Puss in Boots; The History of a Little Dog; and the History of A Little BoyYork: c1825A delightful and very scarce early nineteenth century edition of the beloved children's tale of 'Puss in Boots'. -
1825 The Death and Burial of Cock Robin: To Which is Added Pizzaro & AlonzoYork: 1825A charming and very scarce children's nursery rhyme, illustrated with vignette woodcuts. -
1972 Charlie and the Great Glass ElevatorNew York: 1972An excellent example of the first edition of Roald Dahl's sequel to 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1960 Winnie Ille PuLondon: 1960A Latin translation of A. A. Milne's beloved children's story, translated by Alexandro Lenardo, and in the original dust wrapper. -
1910 Stories of King ArthurLondon: 1910The first edition of this collection of King Arthur stories, illustrated by Arthur Rackham with four colour plates. -
1873 Wood Nuts From A Fairy Hazel Bush. Cracked For Little People.London: [1873]A delightfully illustrated, second edition of Jean D'Ensinge's book of fairy stories, a presentation copy from the author, inscribed to the front endpaper. -
1987 A Collection of Beatrix Potter TalesLondon: 1987A collection of twelve, charmingly illustrated children's tales from Beatrix Potter, comprised of new colour reproductions of the original, authorized edition. -
1993 Peter Rabbit: Wallet & PostcardsEngland : 1993A limited edition work commemorating the centenary of Peter Rabbit's publication, with eight delightfully illustrated postcards alongside a facsimile of Potter's original picture letter which inspired the popular tale. -
c1938 Flower Fairies of the SummerLondon: c1938An attractive late 1930s edition of Cecily Mary Barker's third 'Flower Fairies' children's work. Beautifully illustrated and in the original dust wrapper. -
1963 Jumbo SpencerLondon: 1963The scarce first edition of Helen Creswell's children's novel about the school holidays of a child named Jumbo Spencer. -
c1920 The Bad Child's Book of Beasts and Cautionary Tales For ChildrenLondon: c1920Two imaginative and cautionary children's books by the French writer, Hilaire Belloc, with illustrations throughout by Basil Temple Blackwood. -
1988 MatildaLondon: 1988An excellent, first edition copy of Roald Dahl's delightful children's novel, 'Matilda', with the wonderful illustrations by Quentin Blake. -
c1940 The Story of Little Black BobtailLondon: c1940A charming example of Helen Bannerman's children's tale about the adventures of three black children when their home is flooded. -
1958 The Dog's Ear Book: With Four Lugubrious VersesLondon: 1958The second impression of this wildly humorous book on types of dogs, illustrated by Ronald Searle and with the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
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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1994 The DaydreamerLondon: 1994A signed presentation copy of Ian McEwan's children's work, illustrated by Anthony Browne. -
1964 Good Old Secret SevenLeicester: 1964The second impression of Enid Blyton's twelfth 'Secret Seven' novel. -
1957 The Silent PlanetLondon: 1957The first edition of this children's science fiction novel, in the scarce original dust wrapper. -
1922 Dream DaysLondon: 1922Lois Lenski's illustrated edition of Kenneth Grahame's children's work, in the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
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. -
1967 The Chief's DaughterLondon: 1967The scarce first edition of this fantastical children's tale by Rosemary Sutcliff. -
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. -
1941 Doctor Dolittle's ReturnLondon: 1941The third impression of Hugh Lofting's ninth 'Doctor Dolittle' children's novel, retaining the original illustrated dust wrapper. -
1974 The ChangelingLondon: 1974The uncommon first edition of this fantastical children's tale by Rosemary Sutcliff. -
1955 The Sky-PiratesLondon: 1955The uncommon first edition of Douglas V. Duff's thrilling children's adventure novel. -
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'. -
c1940 Noah's Alphabet of the ArkNot Stated: c1940A very scarce children's alphabet book of animals. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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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1913 Conte Sous-MarinBruxelles: 1913A signed copy of this very scarce limited edition French children's work, charmingly illustrated throughout.