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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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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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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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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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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 The Plague DogsLondon: 1977A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Richard Adam's third novel, 'The Plague Dogs'.
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Signed1982 Watership DownLondon: 1982A signed copy of the scarce 10th Anniversary edition of Richard Adams's beloved novel.
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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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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 Watership DownLondon: 1976A signed presentation copy of the beautifully produced first illustrated edition of Richard Adams's novel.
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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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[1885] The Owls of Olynn Belfry. A Tale for Children.London: [1885]The first edition of this very scarce children's tale illustrated by Randolph Caldecott, in a signed binding by Zaehnsdorf.
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Signed1985 FledgerLondon: 1985A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this charming children's novel about a fledgling puffin, inscribed to literary agent Rod Hall.
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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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Signed2001 The Amber SpyglassLondon: 2001A signed copy of the final work in Phillip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' series.
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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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Signed1958 The Mary Jane and Other StoriesLondon: 1958A first edition of this scarce collection of illustrated children's stories, signed by the author Joan E. Cass.
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Signed2002 ShadowmancerWhitby: 2002A fine, signed copy of the self-published first edition of G.P. Taylor's children's fantasy novel, a work of Christian allegory. Housed in a lovely cloth covered, felt-lined clamshell box.
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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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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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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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Signed1987 McKenzie's Boots Michael NoonanSt Lucia, London and New York: 1987The uncommon first edition of this lovely novels for young adults signed and inscribed by the author.
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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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1909 The Ivory MouseLondon: 1909A charming, signed, presentation copy of this book of fairy tales by Stanhope Ward, with beautiful engraved illustrations throughout.
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1949 The Evergreen TalesNew York: 1949A beautiful three volume limited edition set of these classic children's stories, two of which are signed.
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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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Signed1947 Fox Hunting for ChildrenHexham: 1947A signed, first edition, copy of this very scarce collection of children's stories regarding hunting.
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Signed1967 Dębowa kołyskaWarsaw: 1967A first edition copy of this delightful Polish children's book signed by the illustrator, Adam Kilian.
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Signed1922 "Tinker Tailor..." A Child's Guide to the ProfessionsLondon: 1922A.P. Herbert's early 20th century children's work about careers and professions, a signed presentation copy from the author to his acquaintance, the physician Dr William Hale-White.
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Signed1911 Mother Carey's ChickensNew York: 1911A signed presentation copy of American writer Kate Douglas Wiggin's charming children's novel with a moral message.