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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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1895 Zig Zags at the ZooLondon: [1895]A scarce book dedicated to animals at the zoo with illustrations by JA Shepherd. -
1926 A Frolic Round the Zoo: Being the Adventures of Blinx and BundaLondon: 1926A smart first edition of this delightfully illustrated work by J. A. Shepherd. -
1902-1913 2vol Uncle Remus & Nights With Uncle RemusLondon: 1902-1913Two beautifully illustrated volumes of Uncle Remus stories from Joel Chandler Harris, illustrated by J. A. Shepherd. -
c1911 Three Jovial PuppiesLondon: c1911A scarce reprint of this beautifully illustrated children's book from J. A. Shepherd. -
Signed
2002 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. -
1896 Butterscotia or A Cheap Trip to Fairy LandLondon: 1896The first trade edition of Edward Abbott Parry's lovely children's tale of adventures adorned with illustrations by Archie MacGregor. -
1896 To Tell the King the Sky is FallingLondon: 1896An attractive copy of Sheila Braine's heavily illustrated fairy story for children. -
1921 The Street That Ran Away, A Story of MagicLondon: 1921The scarce first edition of this lovely 1920s children's novel with illustrations. -
1924 Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled KneesNew York: 1924The first edition of one of Raggedy Ann and Andy's popular children's tales by American author Johnny Gruelle. -
1926-1950 5vol Just William Series & Family RoundaboutLondon: 1926-1950Five smart volumes of exciting short story collections from Richmal Crompton Lamburn. -
1903 Tanglewood TalesLondon: 1903A lovely copy of Tanglewood Tales, illustrated by Herbert Granville Fell, who was a leading designer of book art in the 1890s. -
c1895 Mother Goose or The Old Nursery RhymesLondon: c1895A smart early edition of this beautifully illustrated classic collection of nursery tales for children. -
1907 The Unlucky Family: A Book for ChildrenLondon: 1907A charming edition of this children's book from Mrs Henry de la Pasture, or Lady Clifford. -
1889 Sylvie and BrunoLondon : 1889A first edition of Lewis Carroll's final novel, with forty six illustrations by Punch illustrator Harry Furniss. -
1976 Watership DownLondon: 1976A beautifully illustrated edition of this classic tale from Richard Adams. -
1998 The Green Man An EternityGloucestershire: 1998The first edition of this short story by award winning English writer Jane Gardem with colourful illustrations. -
1993 The Family AlbumLondon: 1993The first impression of this charming children's work by John Yeoman and Quentin Blake. -
1984 Peronnik The Simpleton: A Breton Folk-TaleEdinburgh: 1984A Breton folk-tale, illustrated by German artist Christiane Lesch. -
1890 Under Salisbury Spire In the Days of George HerbertLondon: 1890A scarce first edition of Emma Marshall's best selling Victorian novel. -
1915 Four and Twenty BlackbirdsLondon: 1915A collection of children's stories by beloved poet Edward Thomas, very scarce in the first edition. -
1961 Billy Bunter at ButlinsLondon: 1961The first edition of this charming Billy Bunter novel by Charles Hamilton using his pseudonym. -
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1991 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. -
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. -
1989 Rhyme StewLondon: 1989A fine first impression of Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake's collection of children's poems. -
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. -
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. -
1915 Edmund Dulac's Picture-Book for the French Red CrossLondon: 1915The first edition of this stunning children's picture book illustrated by famed French-British illustrator and painter Edmund Dulac. -
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.