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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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1991 The Vicar of NibbleswickeLondon, Sydney, Auckland, Johannesburg: 1991The first edition, first impression, of this lovely short children's story by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake. -
1996 The Puffin Treasury of Children's StoriesLondon: 1996A lovely illustrated anthology containing a host of children's classic tales, the uncommon first impression. -
1987 The Unlucky FamilySuffolk: 1987A first edition of Mrs Henry de la Pasture's classic children's novel. With twelve illustrations, found in the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1990 YonderbeyonderLondon: 1990A beautiful children's tale by Thyrza Davey, the scarce first edition of this work. -
1998 Happy and Max The Sunken ShipLas Vegas: 1998A lovely first edition of this children's tale of Happy and Max by Kris Jamsa. -
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1993 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. -
1980 The Night Before ChristmasLondon: [1980]Facsimile edition of Denslow's 1902 children's tale ''Twas the Night Before Christmas' in the original dust wrapper. -
1884-1887 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-GlassLondon: 1884-1887Early impressions of Lewis Carroll's two best loved works, in the publisher's original cloth bindings, and illustrated throughout by John Tenniel. -
1963 The Fairy CaravanLondon: 1963A reprint of the UK edition of this work, in lovely condition, by renowned children's author Beatrix Potter. -
1920 The Thirteenth OrphanLondon: 1920A first edition copy of this uncommon and charming illustrated work by prolific children's author Christine Chaundler. -
1907 The Land of EnchantmentLondon: 1907The first edition of this charming volume containing stories for children, illustrated throughout by celebrated artist Arthur Rackham. -
1919 Valentine and Orson, The Twin Knights of FranceLondon: 1919The first edition of R. S. Littlewood's children's fairy tale, illustrated in colour by Florence Mary Anderson. -
1935 The Musical-Box Annual: Tune and Rhyme for Nursery TimeLondon: 1935The first edition of this charming collection of musical pieces for children, illustrated throughout and in the scarce original dust wrapper. -
1913 The Birth of the Opal: A Child's FanciesLondon: 1913Beautifully illustrated with tipped in colour plates by the author, this is a wonderful first edition children's poem authored by child painter Daphne Allen. -
1935 Emil and the Detectives; Emil and the Three TwinsLondon: 1935-55Two Emil books by Erich Kastner, including the famous 'Emil and the Detectives' and a first English edition. -
c1904 Cross PurposesLondon: c1904A smart copy of this early twentieth century edition of George MacDonald's fantastical tale 'Cross Purposes'. -
1926 When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1926This illustrated collection of children's poetry by A. A. Milne features the first appearance of Winnie-the-Pooh. -
1908 More Monarchs of Merry England (Henry VII to Edward VII)London: 1908The very scarce first edition of Roland Carse's continuation of his children's history of the English monarchy, illustrated in colour by W. Heath Robinson. -
1922 Jolly Old SportsLondon: 1922The charmingly illustrated first edition of Frank Adams's collection of three humorous tales. -
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1900 Snowflakes & SnowdropsLondon: 1900The very scarce first edition of this volume of children's poetry by Annie Matheson. Signed by the illustrator, Winifred Hartley. -
1867 Legends of Savage LifeLondon: 1867The first edition of James Greenwood's delightful and exotic children's tale, illustrated by Ernest Griset. -
c1915-1920 Somebody's DarlingsLondon: c1915-1920The first edition of this delightful children's book, illustrated throughout in colour, and authored by Chloe Preston. -
1937 Seven Simeons, A Russian TaleLondon: 1937The first UK edition of Russian illustrator Boris Artzybasheff's children's folk tale, brightly illustrated throughout in colour. -
1901 A Hundred Anecdotes of AnimalsLondon: 1901A lovely copy of the scarce first edition of this charming children's work, consisting of short and humorous tales about animals, and illustrated throughout by Percy J. Billinghurst. -
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[1916] With Haig at the FrontLondon: [1916]The scarce first edition of children's novelist Tom Bevan's children's adventure novel, set in the First World War, and published before the war was over. -
1906 Puck of Pook's HillLondon: 1906Rudyard Kipling's anthology of historical fantasy tales, the illustrated first impression. -
1919 Aesop's FablesLondon: 1919A scarce neat collection of Aesop's fables, illustrated throughout by Arthur Rackham. -
1946 The Castle of AdventureLondon: 1946A charming first edition of this beloved children's novel, in the original pictorial dust wrapper. -
c1915 The Pie and The Patty-PanLondon: c1915An early edition of this charming children's work by much loved author, Beatrix Potter. -
1929 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: [1929]Large paper edition of 'Alice in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll. -
1897 The Pink Fairy BookLondon: 1897The first edition of the fifth book in Lang's noted fairy book series, complete with illustrations by H. J. Ford. -
1958 The Secret GardenLondon: 1958A scarce illustrated edition of The Secret Garden, with original dust wrapper. -
1911 The Wind in The WillowsLondon: 1911A scarce sixth edition of the classic tale The Wind in The Willows. -
1947 Five on Kirrin Island AgainLondon: 1947A beautifully illustrated first edition of this work by Enid Blyton. -
1923 The Wind in The WillowsLondon: 1923A charming and neat early edition of the classic tale The Wind in The Willows. -
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2008 This Morning I Met a WhaleLondon: 2008A first edition of this illustrated work by Michael Morpurgo, signed by the author.