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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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Signed1992 The Giraffe and the Pelly and MeLondon: 1992A fine copy of Roald Dahl's beloved children's novel, signed by the illustrator - Quentin Blake - to the title page.
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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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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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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 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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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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Signed1976-1977 2vol The Tyger Voyage & One Old Oxford OxLondon: 1976-1977Two very smart children's books with beautiful colour illustrations, one of which is signed by children's book illustrator and author, Nicola Bayley.
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Signed1929 Sleeping PartnersLondon: 1929A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this beautifully illustrated work on dogs by artist Cecil Aldin.
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Signed1912 Hans Andersen's Fairy TalesLondon: 1912A beautifully illustrated Edition de Luxe of the fairy tales of Hand Christian Andersen, illustrated throughout by Andreas Duncan Carse.
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Signed1991 Farmer DuckLondon: 1991A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this award winning children's book. Inscribed by illustrator Helen Oxenbury to publisher Tom Maschler.
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Signed1976 Mit Dir Sind Wir VierFrankfurt am Main: 1976The uncommon first edition of this lovely German picture book, signed by the author and illustrator, and from the library of Tom Maschler.
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Signed1981 Bertie on the BeachLondon and Tonbridge: 1981A scarce presentation copy of this children's book, signed by the author and from the library of Tom Maschler.
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Signed1993 Simon Drew's Beastly Address Book for Beastly FriendsLondon: 1993The first edition of this beautifully illustrated address book by Simon Drew, signed by the author.
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Signed1900 Snowflakes & SnowdropsLondon: 1900The very scarce first edition of this volume of children's poetry by Annie Matheson. Signed by the illustrator, Winifred Hartley.
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Signed2008 This Morning I Met a WhaleLondon: 2008A first edition of this illustrated work by Michael Morpurgo, signed by the author.
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Signed1942 Ginger & SnoutLeicester: 1942A charmingly illustrated first edition of this children's book signed by the illustrator, Eva Ash.
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Signed1962 The Mockingbird BookNew York: 1962A signed first edition of this very scarce children's picture book, illustrated throughout by Murray Tinkleman.
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Signed1930 New Cautionary TalesLondon: 1930The first edition, second impression of this charming illustrated children's work by Hilaire Belloc, a presentation copy signed by the author to his friend, fellow writer D.B. Wyndham Lewis.
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Signed1896 Butterscotia, or A Cheap Trip to Fairy LandLondon: 1896A very scarce Limited Edition of Edward Abbott Parry's charming children's tale, illustrated throughout and signed by the publishing house.
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Signed1959 NiccoloLondon: 1959Bright copy of the uncommon first edition of this children's novel by Karel Jaeger, signed by the author.
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Signed1937 Cornish AdventureLondon: 1937A signed first edition of Derek McCulloch's children's fiction book with illustrations, in the original dust wrapper.
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Signed1967 Dębowa kołyskaWarsaw: 1967A first edition copy of this delightful Polish children's book signed by the illustrator, Adam Kilian.