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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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1974 The ChangelingLondon: 1974The uncommon first edition of this fantastical children's tale by Rosemary Sutcliff. -
1955 The Sky-PiratesLondon: 1955The uncommon first edition of Douglas V. Duff's thrilling children's adventure novel. -
1984 Up the Chimney Down and Other StoriesLondon: 1984The first edition of this charming collection of fantastical tales from Joan Aiken, author of 'The Wolves of Willoughby Chase'. -
1940-1952 Illustrated Biggles NovelsLondon: 1940-1952A delightful collection of twelve illustrated Biggles novels, being a mixture of impressions and all in the publisher's uniform dust wrappers. -
1990 There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a FlySingapore: 1990A very smart copy of this brightly illustrated book containing a charming children's rhyme. -
1965 We Didn't Mean to go to SeaLondon: 1965The seventh book from Arthur Ransome's 'Swallows and Amazons' series of beloved sailing children's stories, with the smart unclipped dust wrapper. -
1839 Fables, Original and Selected by the Most Esteemed European and Oriental AuthorsLondon: 1839A richly illustrated book of Jean de La Fontaine's beloved collected fables. -
1909 Tales of the Greek SeasLondon: 1909A beautifully bound copy of Andrew Lang's retelling of Greek legends, with illustrations. -
1987 The Cat and The CuckooExeter: 1987A very smart first edition of this brightly illustrated collection of poetry for children from English writer Ted Hughes. -
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1913 Conte Sous-MarinBruxelles: 1913A signed copy of this very scarce limited edition French children's work, charmingly illustrated throughout. -
1917 Peter Trawl: The Adventures of a WhalerLondon: 1917A pleasing copy of this whaling adventure novel by W. H. G. Kingston, bound in a very scarce decorative cloth and illustrated in colour. -
c1961-1964 4vol A Collection of Ant and Bee StoriesLondon: c1961-1964Four smart copies of these charming children's books from English author Angela Banner. -
c1920 When London Burned: A Story of Restoration Times and the Great FireLondon: c1920A pleasing copy of this gripping historical adventure novel set during the Great Fire of London, by prolific author G. A. Henty. -
c1906 For the Temple: A Tale of the Fall of JerusalemLondon: c1906A thrilling historical fiction set during the Roman Empire from prolific storyteller G. A. Henty, with illustrations by Solomon J. Solomon. -
1900 No Surrender! A Tale of the Rising in La VendeeLondon: 1900The smart first edition of G. A. Henty's historical novel covering the Vendee revolution, with eight plates of illustrations. -
c1890 The Lion of the North: A Tale of the Times of Gustavus Adolphus and the Wars of ReligionLondon: c1890A beautifully bound historical novel for young readers, following King of Sweden Gustavus Adolphus during the Thirty Years' War. -
1896 The Pearl Divers and Crusoes of the Sargasso SeaLondon: 1896A scarce adventure novel for young boys by William Gordon Stables, following a thrilling voyage made by pearl divers. -
1896 My First Voyage to Southern SeasLondon: 1896A bright copy of this richly illustrated adventure novel for young boys, from prolific English author W. H. G. Kingston. -
1919 The Slippers of Cinderella and Two Other PlaysLondon: 1919The very scarce first edition of this collection of three children's plays by W. Graham Robertson, retaining the original dust wrapper. -
1909 Pinkie and the FairiesLondon: 1909The scarce first edition of this fairy play in three acts, written by W. Graham Robertson. -
c1905 Japanese Fairy Tale Series No. 6, The Mouse's WeddingTokyo: c1905A beautiful early twentieth century Japanese fairy tale about a mouse's wedding, beautifully illustrated in colour. -
1906 A Year of Songs for a Baby in a GardenLondon: 1906W. Graham Robertson's very scarce collection of songs for children; a first edition with lovely illustrations. -
1956 Kichus Majstra LepiglinyWarsaw: 1956A smart copy of this very scarce children's tale from Polish writer Janina Porazinska, in the original Polish. -
1906 En Gammal Djurvans Berattelser: Bilder Fran Londons Zoologiska TradgardStockholm : 1906A charming account of a trip to London Zoological Gardens from Swedish-British actor and writer, Albert Alberg, bound in beautiful gilt-decorated cloth. -
c1920 Shushila: A Child of the PlainsLondon: c1920A very scarce copy of this children's novel from English missionary and children's author Dorothea Sibella Batley. -
1996 The Fairy Tales of the Brothers GrimmLondon: 1996A very smart copy of this brightly illustrated collection of fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, published by The Folio Society. -
1997 Beatrix Potter: The Complete TalesLondon: 1997A smart revised edition of this beautifully illustrated complete collection of Beatrix Potter tales. -
2008 2vol The Complete AliceLondon: 2008Two charming editions of the Alice stories from English author Lewis Carroll, with the original slip case. -
1995 Winnie-The-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and PoemsLondon: 1995A very smart later edition of this complete collection of the Winne-the-Pooh stories and poems, with illustrations. -
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1990 Orlando The Marmalade Cat: A Camping HolidayLondon: 1990An exceptional copy of this delightful tale featuring Kathleen Hale's "Marmalade Cat", Orlando, published as part of the revised series, signed by the author. -
1895 Walter Stephen's CrownLondon: 1895A pleasing copy of this very scarce children's book, with religious themes throughout the heart warming story. -
1962 The Adventures of Tom BombadilLondon: 1962An exceptionally bright first edition copy of J. R. R. Tolkien's collection of poetry set in the realm of Middle-earth, with wonderful illustrations and the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1889 Japanese Fairy Tales: Vol. ITokyo: 1889A wonderfully illustrated collection of No. 1 to 6 from the Japanese Fairy Tale Series, translated by David Thompson. -
1886 Japanese Fairy Tales Series. No. 7: The Old Man & The Devils[Tokyo]: [1886]A beautifully illustrated copy of 'The Old Man & The Devils', the seventh story published as part of the Japanese Fairy Tale Series. -
1925 At Cousin Ada'sLondon: [1925]A very scarce first edition children's book about a young girl's time with her aunt by Ethel Heaton, with plates. -
2008 The Tales of Beedle the BardLondon: 2008The first edition, first printing of this fantastical collection of fairy tales from J. K. Rowling, published to accompany 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'.