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Children's Literature
Some of the greatest works in literature were originally meant for children. From Treasure Island to Through The Looking Glass, these books have hidden depths. Then there is Tolkein and CS Lewis, not to mention Arthur Ransome and AA Milne, all of whom stand as tall as any works of literature for adults.
We try to keep all the greats in stock. If we haven't got what you are looking for then the chances are we might have soon. So please do get in touch with anything you are looking for. Of course if you have any questions about any of the books we have in stock, please also feel free to ask any questions. Though these books are for Children, collecting them is a serious business and issue points etc can have a large effect on values. As with all our books we are always very happy to answer questions on everything we have here.
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1970 3vol The Lord of the RingsLondon: 1970A very smart set of J R R Tolkien's incredibly popular trilogy 'The Lord of the Rings'. -
1958 Sleepy Time TalesLondon: [1958]A lovely scarce collection of five and fifteen minute sleepy time tales for children, illustrated in colour throughout. By Sheila Hodgetts. -
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1896 Jack at Sea, or, All Work and No Play Made him a Dull BoyLondon: 1896An uncommon, decoratively bound piece of children's fiction by George Manville Fenn. -
1919 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon, Bombay and Sydney: 1919An endearing edition of Lewis Carroll's classic children's work, illustrated with colour plates by Bessie Pease. -
1919 The Water BabiesNottingham & London: 1919A beautiful later edition of Charles Kingsley's renowned children's work 'The Water Babies', lavishly illustrated with colour plates and complete with a dust wrapper. -
1950 Fairies of the Flowers and TreesLondon: 1950A first edition of this beautifully illustrated fairy book by Cicely Mary Barker containing colour plates. -
1921 Tales from ShakspeareLondon: 1921An illustrated later impression of Charles and Mary Lamb's famous collection of Shakespearian tales for children. -
1861 A Little BookLondon: 1861A delightful and rare illustrated first edition collection of short rhymes for children. -
c1905 Stories from the Faerie QueenLondon; New York: c1905An illustrated children's retelling of Edmund Spencer's epic Elizabethan poem. -
1836 Basil Harlow or Prodigality is not GenerosityLondon: 1836A first edition moral tale by Catherine Grace Godwin, illustrated throughout. -
c1905 Beric the Briton; a Story of Roman InvasionLondon: c1905G. A. Henty's work of adventure fiction, following Beric the Briton, illustrated by W. Parkinson, and presented in a pictorial binding. -
1888 A Merry Go-RoundLondon: 1888The first edition of this lovely book of verses for young readers, illustrated with colourful lithographs by Constance Haslewood. -
1899 Fairy Tales from the Arabian NightsLondon: 1899The first edition of this pocket sized volume comprising fairy tales from The Arabian Nights, including the famous story of Ali Baba and Aladdin. With illustrations by T H Robinson, an uncommon edition. -
1887 Beauty and the BeastLondon: [1887]The popular tale of the Beauty and the Beast, the version attributed to Charles Lamb, with charming illustrations. -
c1909 The Story of Little Black QuashaLondon: c1909An early edition of this pocket sized children's story by Helen Bannerman. -
c1917 Bobby Bear and other StoriesLondon: c1917A very scarce colourful book stories for children by Samuel E. Lowe, following the adventures of Bobby Bear. -
1891 Holly Boughs, or The Surprise PartyLondon & New York: 1891An uncommon and festive children's work by S. E. Bennett, beautifully illustrated in colour. -
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1946 Tittymouse & TattymouseLondon: 1946An uncommon children's work by Rosalind Vallance, with illustrations by Margaret Tempest and a pictorial dust wrapper. -
1897 German Popular Stories and Fairy TalesLondon: 1897A remarkable collection of German fairy tales, illustrated by George Cruikshank and Ludwig Grimm. -
c1835 Le Livre des EnfantsParis: c1835A very scarce French work for children comprising short stories, illustrated with full plates. -
1938 Polar PerilLondon, Edinburgh, Paris, Melbourne, Toronto and New York: 1938A charming piece of fiction set in the Arctic regions, illustrated and with a colour frontispiece, as well as an excellent dust wrapper. -
1933-34 Bobby Bear's AnnualLondon: 1933-34A charming two volume set of Bobby Bear annuals containing puzzles, short stories and colour illustrations. -
c1910 Marigold GardenLondon & New York: c1910A lovely illustrated children's work by an important Victorian artist and children's author. -
1929-30 Haf A'i FfrindiauWrexham: 1929-30A scarce three volume collection of children's fiction in Welsh, describing the adventures of Summer and friends by John Ellis Williams, illustrated throughout. -
1867 A Pretty Book of Pictures for Little Masters and MissesLondon: 1867A scarce limited edition of this children's book containing the story of Tommy Trip, as well as the description of various animals and poems. Illustrated throughout by Thomas Bewick. -
c1935 Bookano StoriesLondon: c1935A marvellous pop-up book with a number of colour illustrations as well as five pop ups. -
1879 The Boy's Own AnnualLondon: 1879A bright, first edition copy of the first issue of 'The Boy's Own Paper' periodical. Edited by James Macaulay. -
1915 Edmund Dulac's Picture Book for the French Red CrossLondon: [1915]A marvellous illustrated book containing stories and songs for children by the remarkable Edmund Dulac; with Cinderella and other stories. . -
1964 Achilles and the TwinsLondon: 1964A lovely first edition copy in its original dustwrapper of this volume following the amusing adventures of Achilles the Donkey. Profusely illustrated in colour. -
1929 The Adventures of TommyLondon: 1929A first edition copy of this lovely book for children by H. G. Wells. Illustrated throughout in colour. -
1947 The Happy-House Children AgainLondon: 1947An excellent first edition of this children's story by Enid Blyton, profusely illustrated in colour by Kathleen Gell. -
1895 Nonsense Songs and StoriesLondon: [1895]A charming edition of Lear's famous and popular nonsensical verses, complete with music and illustrations. -
1954-55 The Wonderful Life & Adventures of Tom ThumbSweden: 1954-55A two volume set narrating the tale of Tom Thumb, illustrated by Mervyn Peake, intended for use by Swedish people trying to learn English. -
1838 2vol The Little Dove and The Little LambEdinburgh: 1838-1839The first scarce English edition of these German children's tales.