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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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1837 Paul et Virginie Suivi de la Chaumiere Indienne du afe de Surate des Voyages de CodrusParis: 1837A leather bound copy of Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre's best known novel, Paul et Virginie. Published in French. -
1930 The Persian LadyLondon: 1930A lovely first edition of this woodland mystery written and illustrated by Charles Burrard Nelson. -
1894 Maurice or The Red JarLondon: 1894The scarce first edition of the Countess of Jersey's illustrated children's novel. -
1982-1985 2 Volumes of Illustrated Stories by Lewis Carroll and Hans Christian AndersonLondon: 1982-1985Two lovely volumes containing the illustrated works of Lewis Caroll and Hans Christian Anderson respectively. Each found in the unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1895 Two Little Pilgrims' ProgressLondon: c1895An illustrated children's tale by Frances Hodgson Burnett. -
1912 Little Pageant Plays for ChildrenLondon: [1912]A very scarce book of children's plays by E E Bloxam. -
1886 A Apple PieLondon: [1886]The first edition of this delightfully illustrated children's book by Kate Greenaway. -
1895 Two Dolls'-HousesLondon: 1895A very scarce children's story, published by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. -
1920 Four and Twenty KickaboutsLondon: 1920A first edition copy of this vanishingly scarce adventure tale by John Lea Bricknell, profusely illustrated by J. R. Monsell. -
1915 Songs With Music From "A Child's Garden of Verses"London: 1915A beautifully illustrated collection of songs and verses for children. -
1889 A Book for Boys and GirlsLondon: 1889The scarce facsimile edition of this anthology of children's rhymes by John Bunyan from the original 1686 edition. -
1925 Cassell's New Boys' LibraryLondon: 1925-6Three volumes from the illustrated series of adventure books for boys by Cassell and Co. -
1918 Godmother's GardenLondon: 1918A scarce collection of children's stories from Netta Syrett, with beautiful illustrations from Florence Harrison. -
1852 The Romance of Adventure; or, True Tales of Enterprise for the Instruction and Amusement of the YoungLondon: 1852The very scarce first edition thus of this charming and illustrated collection of adventure stories for children. -
1928 Playbox Annual for 1928: A Picture and Story Book for ChildrenLondon: 1928A scarce Playbox Annual for 1928, with many stories and illustrations for children. -
c1925 3vol Our DarlingsLondon: c1925Three scarce editions of charming collections of tales for children, with many illustrations. -
1999-04 Rupert AnnualNot Stated : [1999-04]A set of five bright copies from the limited facsimile edition of 'The Rupert Annual,' each enclosed in its original slipcase. -
2007 Rupert: A Collection of Favourite StoriesLondon: 2007A very smart special collection of Rupert the Bear stories, with original illustrations by Alfred E. Bestall. With original slipcase. -
1908 My Book of Fairy TalesLondon: [1908]A very scarce book of fairy tales with colourful illustrations. -
1931 The Roving LobsterNew York: 1931An attractive copy of this amusing children's story by Arthur Mason. With ten illustrations by Robert Lawson. -
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1958 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. -
1951 Tales Told by CandlelightLondon: 1951A charming and scarce book of children's tales, colourfully illustrated by the author. -
c1920 Favourite Fairy TalesLondon: c1920A very scarce book of popular fairy tales in Father Tuck's 'Golden Gift' series edited by Edric Vredenburg. -
1933 The Book of Fairy StoriesLondon: 1933An uncommon first edition of this book of fairy tales, with illustrations by Nora Fry and Honor Appleton. -
c1890 Outdoors and IndoorsLondon: c1890A very scarce illustrated work containing many children's stories. -
1931 Tell Me a StoryLondon: 1931A scarce first edition of this beautifully illustrated collection of tales and verses from Doris Palmer. -
1948 Embroidery MaryLondon: 1948A very scarce first edition of this collection of stories following Mary as she learns to embroider, with many illustrations. -
1919 Here's a Treat!London: [1919]A very scarce collection of children's stories and verses with colourful illustrations. -
c1910 Two Wise Chicks; Two Stolen SticksLeeds & London: c1910Two very scarce children's books published by Alf Cooke featuring colourful illustrations. -
1970 The Happy OwlsLondon: 1970The uncommon and scarce UK fifth printing of this children's book by Celestino Piatti. -
1919 The Rainbow TwinsLondon: [1919]The first edition of this uncommon illustrated children's work by children's writer and illustrator Florence Mary Anderson. -
1916 The Story of Prince Ahmed and the Fairy Perie Banou from the 'Arabian Nights Entertainments'London: 1916The story of Prince Ahmed and the Fairy Perie Banou from the Arabian Nights stories, illustrated with colour plates by prolific illustrator Charles Robinson. -
1930 The Country of Thirty-Six Thousand WishesLondon: 1930The first translated edition of this charming tale from Andre Maurois, with beautiful illustrations. -
1869 The Enchanted Toasting ForkLondon: 1869A first edition copy of this scarce children's narrative poem, with amusing illustrations, by Victorian writer Arthur Lillie. -
1898 Prince Uno: Uncle Frank's Visit to Fairy-LandLondon: 1898A scarce Victorian fairy tale, charmingly illustrated by W. D. Stevens. -
1904 Pixie: A Fairy TaleManchester: 1904A first edition copy of this rare and lovely fairy tale, illustrated throughout.