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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1948-1954 The Rupert Adventure SeriesLondon: 1948-1954A charming collection of eleven issues of the mid-twentieth century children's publications, 'The Rupert Bear Adventure Series'.
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1953 The Monster Rupert: A Story and Picture Book with 200 Cut-Outs in ColourLondon: 1953A charming collection of four Rupert Bear tales, accompanied by 120 coloured figures intended for cutting out and playing with.
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1936 The New Adventures of RupertLondon: 1936The first edition of the first ever Rupert Bear annual, a charming children's work complete with colourful illustrations of the beloved anthropomorphic character, Rupert Bear.
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1991 The Adventures of RupertLondon: 1991A very smart facsimile edition of the Rupert annual for the year 1939, with bright illustrations throughout.
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1986 More Adventures of Rupert: Rupert Annual 1937 Facsimile EditionLondon: 1986The limited edition facsimile of the 1937 Rupert Annual, with the original wraparound band.
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1993-1994 2vol The Rupert Book & More Adventures of RupertLondon: 1993-1994Two very smart facsimile editions of charming Rupert Books from Alfred Bestall, with the original slip cases.
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1939 The Adventures of RupertLondon: 1939The first edition of the fourth ever Rupert Bear annual, following the beloved anthropomorphic bear and his friends.
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1989 The New Rupert Book: Rupert Annual 1938London: 1989A limited edition facsimile of the 1938 Rupert Annual, with the original wrap around band and the original postage packaging from the publisher.
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1938 The New Rupert BookLondon: 1938The first edition of the third ever Rupert Bear annual, following the beloved anthropomorphic bear and his friends.
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1977 The Cat's QuizzerLondon: 1977The first edition of this 'Cat in the Hat' themed children's quiz book by Dr. Suess, noted for being one of the six 'withdrawn' books.
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1937 More Adventures of RupertLondon: 1937The first edition of the second ever Rupert Bear annual, following the beloved anthropomorphic bear and his friends.
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1928 The "King" of Railway Locomotives: The Book of Britain's Mightiest Passenger LocomotiveLondon: 1928An illustrated work on the "king" of railway locomotives, from the "for boys of all ages" series produced by Great Western Railway.
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1927 'Twixt Rail & Sea: A Book of Docks, Seaports, and Shipping for Boys of All AgesLondon: 1927A scarce work from Great Western Railway for young boys to learn about rail and sea.
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1999 Alphabet Gallery An ABC of Contemporary IllustratorsLondon: 1999The first edition of this beautifully illustrated showcase of art from popular children's book illustrators, commissioned to raise money for 'The Dyslexia Institute'.
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1982 The Complete Illustrated Works of Lewis CarrollNew York: 1982The first thus of this wonderfully illustrated collection of Lewis Carroll's complete works, edited and introduced by Edward Giuliano.
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1969 The Tailor of Gloucester From the Original ManuscriptLondon: 1969A smart copy of this printed trade edition of the original manuscript of Beatrix Potter's charming Christmas book The Tailor of Gloucester.
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1923 Land and Sea Tales: For Scouts and GuidesLondon: 1923The first edition of this charming collection of children's stories by the celebrated Rudyard Kipling, with the original scarce dust wrapper.
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1937 Babar's Friend ZephirLondon: 1937A first English edition of the fourth Babar book by Jean de Brunhoff, a colourfully illustrated work concerning Babar's friend Zephir.
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1985 The New Adventures of RupertLondon: 1985A facsimile of the first Rupert Annual originally published in 1936, with Alfred Bestall's original charming illustrations and in the original unclipped dust wrapper and wraparound band, and with the original postage box from the publisher.
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1952 Babar's Visit to Bird IslandLondon: 1952A bright first English edition of this charming Babar story, the third to be written and illustrated by Laurent de Brunhoff.
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1950 Picnic at Babar'sLondon: 1950An uncommon first English edition of Laurent de Brunhoff's second book in the charming Babar series, started by his father.
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1898-9 Pages and Pictures from Forgotten Children's BooksLondon: 1898-9The first edition of this collection of children's illustrations and stories from various forgotten children's books, compiled and shared by Andrew W. Tuer.
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1948-1959 4vols Four Biggles NovelsLondon; Leicester: 1948-1959Four first editions from the popular Biggles series written by Captain W. E. Johns, all illustrated by Leslie Stead.
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1899-1900 Stories from Old-Fashioned Children's BooksLondon: 1899-1900The first edition of this collection of children's stories selected and shared by Andrew W. Tuer.
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1961 Biggles Forms a SyndicateLondon: 1961A bright first edition, first impression of this adventurous Biggles novel, illustrated throughout by Leslie Stead.
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1946 Gimlet Comes HomeLondon: 1946A bright first edition, first impression of the third "Gimlet" King book by Biggles creator Captain W. E. Johns.
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1960 Biggles Goes HomeLondon: 1960A smart first edition, first impression of this exciting Biggles novel, illustrated throughout by Leslie Stead.
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1956 No Rest for BigglesLondon: 1951A bright first edition, first impression of this Biggles novel, illustrated by Leslie Stead.
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1951 Biggles Works It OutLondon: 1951A bright and illustrated first edition, first impression of this exciting novel from the Biggles series.
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1915 The Queen's Gift Book in Aid of Queen Mary's Convalescent Auxiliary HospitalsLondon: 1915The first edition of this brightly illustrated collection of children's stories issued by Queen Mary in aid of the Convalescent Auxiliary Hospitals, with the original dust wrapper.
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1914 Princess Mary's Gift BookLondon: 1914The first edition of this brightly illustrated collection of children's stories issued by Princess Mary in connection with the Queen's "Work for Women" Fund and the National Relief Fund, with the original dust wrapper.
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1949 Five Run Away TogetherLondon: 1949The third impression of the third 'Famous Five' adventure, in the brightly illustrated original dust wrapper.
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1949 Five Run Away TogetherLondon: 1949The third impression of the third 'Famous Five' adventure, in the brightly illustrated original dust wrapper.
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1998-2001 3vol Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of AzkabanLondon; Ontario: 1998-2001Three very smart first paperback editions of J. K. Rowling's fantasy series Harry Potter.
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1949 Five Get into TroubleLondon: 1949The first edition of the eighth 'Famous Five' novel by Enid Blyton, in the original dust wrapper.
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1959 Biggles in MexicoLondon: 1959A first edition of this brightly illustrated Biggles adventure from Captain W. E. Johns.