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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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1870 In Fairyland: A Series of Pictures from the Elf-WorldLondon: 1870A lovely first edition copy of Richard Doyle and William Allingham's beautifully illustrated fairy tales, illustrated throughout with Doyle's plates. -
1906 Peter Pan in Kensington GardensLondon: 1906Beautifully illustrated with colour plates from Arthur Rackham, this is a wonderful first trade edition of J. M. Barrie's iconic children's tale. -
c1914 The Tale of Peter RabbitLondon: c1914An early edition of this much-loved work of children's fiction, scarce in such lovely condition. -
1916 Jack the Giant KillerLondon: 1916Beautifully illustrated with sixteen full colour plates from Henry Matthew Brock, this is a wonderful and very scarce first edition thus of this popular fairy tale. -
c1885 Fairy Tales Told AgainLondon: c1885Beautifully illustrated by Gustave Dore, this is a wonderful and very scarce volumes of classic fairy tales. -
1897 Fairy Tales from the Far NorthLondon: 1897The beautifully illustrated first edition, second issue of this late nineteenth century English translation of the Norwegian folk tales of Peter Christen Asbjornsen. -
1881 Uncle Remus and his Legends of the Old PlantationLondon: 1881The first UK edition of this brightly illustrated collection of stories derived from the African American oral tradition, in the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. -
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1911 Mother Carey's ChickensNew York: 1911A signed presentation copy of American writer Kate Douglas Wiggin's charming children's novel with a moral message. -
1961 The O'Sullivan TwinsLondon : 1961A charming copy of the second book in Enid Blyton's popular children's series, The O'Sullivan Twins, with lovely illustrations throughout. -
1896 A Child's Garden of VersesLondon: 1896Third edition of the illustrated edition of this Robert Louis Stevenson's collection of children's verses. -
1896 The WallypugLondon: 1896Second edition of this children's novel by G. E. Farrow, with illustrations by Harry and Dorothy Furniss. -
1844 The History of John MartenLondon: 1844The first edition of Mrs. Sherwood's very scarce sequel to her popular children's novel, 'The History of Henry Milner'. -
1865-1889 9Vols Grimm's Fairy LibraryLondon: 1865-1889A delightful and very scarce nine volume collection of tales from 'Grimm's Fairy Library', with a chromolithograph frontispiece to each volume from illustrator 'E. H. Wehnert'. -
1956 Grimms' Other TalesLondon: 1956The first edition of this Limited Edition collection of the tales of the Brothers Grimm, illustrated throughout with wood engraved plates from Gwenda Morgan. -
1899 Household Stories, from the Collection of the Bros: GrimmLondon: 1899Beautifully illustrated throughout by Walter Crane, this is a lovely edition of the iconic fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. -
c1880 Grimm's Goblins and Wonder TalesLondon: c1880A beautifully illustrated and scarce edition of the tales of the celebrated German folklorists, the Brothers Grimm. -
1871 3vol Y Winllan Vol IV, VII, VIIIBangor: 1871A wonderful and very scarce collection of three monthly periodicals of this Welsh children's magazine, presented in a custom-made slipcase made by book collector Anthony David Estill. -
1914 The Arabian Nights EntertainmentsLondon: 1914A new impression of this retelling of 'Arabian Nights' for children by the popular author Andrew Lang. -
1933 The Wind in the WillowsLondon: 1933A later impression of this famous children's work by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated with a colourful frontispiece. -
1884 Our Village LifeLondon: 1884A beautifully illustrated children's book, about the joys of life in a rural country village. -
1929 Tales of The FairiesLondon : 1929A charming introduction to folk-tales and fairy stories from around the world with beautiful coloured illustrations. -
1903 The Tale of Squirrel NutkinLondon: 1903A smart early impression of Beatrix Potter's delightful tale of the adventures of a young red squirrel. Illustrated throughout, in colour, by Potter herself. -
1947 Hans Anderson's Fairy TalesLondon : 1947A beautifully illustrated scarce copy of Hans Anderson's Fairy Tales with a delicately coloured frontispiece. -
1925 Poor CeccoLondon: 1925The first edition of this charming children's book by Margery Williams, containing numerous colour plates by popular book illustrator Arthur Rackham. -
1908 The Roly-Poly PuddingLondon: 1908The first edition, first impression of Beatrix Potter's charming tale, dedicated to the author's long deceased pet rat, Mr. Samuel Whiskers. -
1890 Baby SweetheartsNew York: 1890An endearing collection of chromolithographs by Maud Humphrey, accompanied by new verses by Helen Gray Cone. The first edition, a scarce volume. -
c1900 Tales from ShakespeareLondon and New York: c1900A delightfully illustrated introduction to the works of Shakespeare for younger readers with exquisite colour illustrated plates. -
1927 Uncle RemusLondon: 1927A nicely illustrated collection of children's stories by Joel Chandler Harris, framed within the 'plantation context' and meant to represent the struggles of African Americans in the South, with numerous illustrated plates, some colour, by J. A. Shepherd. -
1933 Children's Books of Yesterday The Studio Special Autumn NumberLondon : 1933A beautifully presented copy of a collection of illustrations from numerous children's books, including eight charming coloured plates. -
1908 Keziah in Search of a FriendLondon: [1908]A bright copy of this uncommon novel for girls by Noel Hope, featuring eight illustrations. -
1872 The New History of Sandford and MertonLondon: [1872]A satire of Thomas Day's best-selling children's work of the same title by F. C. Burnand, with illustrations by Linley Sambourine. -
1859 The Scouring of the White HorseLondon: 1859The first edition of this charming children's novel by Thomas Hughes, revolving around the Uffington White Horse, and illustrated by Richard Doyle. -
1864 Parables from NatureLondon: 1864A wonderfully illustrated collection of children's parables by Margaret Gatty, containing black-and-white illustrated plates by a range of artists including Millais and presented in a lovely gilt cloth binding. -
1870 The Story of the RobinsLondon: 1870The beautifully illustrated and very scarce first edition thus of this delightful children's tale about the wonders of the animal world. -
1919 The Lilac Fairy BookLondon: 1919A new impression of this popular Fairy Book anthology of children's tales by Andrew Lang, with illustrations by H. J. Ford. -
1898 The Arabian Nights EntertainmentsLondon: 1898First edition of this retelling of 'Arabian Nights' for children by the popular author Andrew Lang.