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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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1983 Paths to the River Bank The Origins of the Wind in the WillowsLondon: 1983This scarce first edition, first impression illustrated collection of essays revealing the origins of The Wind in the Willows, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1924-1929 4vol A Collection of Short Stories for Children from Rudyard KiplingLondon: 1924-1929A smart set of later editions of these short story collections from Rudyard Kipling, for younger readers. -
1889 Sylvie and BrunoLondon: 1889The first edition of Lewis Carroll's fantasy novel, set partly in fairyland. Beautifully illustrated by Harry Furniss. -
Signed
1907 The Unlucky FamilyLondon: 1907The first edition of this charming children's work, signed and with an original caricature sketch from illustrator Edward Tennyson Reed. -
1873 Wood Nuts From A Fairy Hazel Bush. Cracked For Little People.London: 1873Jean D'Ensinge's very scarce collection of fairy tales, charmingly illustrated throughout. -
1931 SwallowdaleLondon: 1931The first edition of the second instalment of Arthur Ransome's popular 'Swallows and Amazons' series. -
1933-43 Five Volumes from the 'Swallows and Amazons' SeriesLondon: 1933-43Five volumes from Arthur Ransome's popular 'Swallows and Amazons' children's book series, with most being the first edition, first impression. -
1902 Tammers' DuelLondon: 1902A later edition of Hesketh and Kate Prichard's vanishingly scarce tale about a thrilling duel, illustrated by Herbert Cole. -
1869 Tom Brown's School DaysLondon: 1869The first illustrated edition of Thomas Hughes's beloved fictionalised account of life at Rugby School, with illustrations from Arthur Hughes and Sydney Prior Hall. -
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2003 The VariousLondon: 2003A very smart first edition, first impression of the first volume in the Touchstone Trilogy. Signed by the author. -
1902 The Mother's Book of SongLondon: 1902A smart copy of this illustrated collection of poetry for mothers and children. -
Signed
2003-2006 The Book of Dead Days; The Foreshadowing; My Swordhand is SingingLondon: 2003-2006A delightful trio of signed young adult novels by Marcus Sedgwick, each complete with their original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1999-2001 Nightmare Hour and The Haunting HourLondon: 1999-2001A bright pair of first UK edition horror books from best-selling author of the 'Goosebumps' series, R. L. Stine. -
1899 Sylvie and BrunoLondon: 1899A smart contemporary edition of Lewis Carroll's fantasy novel, beautifully illustrated by Harry Furniss. -
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1945 Winged PrincessLondon: 1945A signed presentation copy of Anne Kennington's very scarce children's tale, inscribed to the prolific theatre director and early suffragette Edith Craig. -
1945 Mr. Postlethwaite's Reindeer and Other StoriesLondon: 1945The very scarce first edition of iconic dust wrapper designed Richard Chopping's charming collection of children's tales, illustrated by Chopping throughout. -
c1891 Our VillageLondon: c1891The first edition of this scarce children's book by Tom Hood, with charming illustrations by Jas F. Sullivan. -
1888 Picture Stories For ChildrenLondon: [1888]The first edition of this very scarce collection of illustrated religious Christian stories. -
1884 The Fables of La FontaineLondon: 1884A beautifully decorated collection of fables from widely read French poet and fabulist, Jean de La Fontaine. -
1946 Why the Sea is Salt and Other Fairy StoriesLondon: 1946A smart first edition of this collection of Norse folk tales for children, with illustrations. -
1919 SprookjesAlkmaar: 1919A smart third edition of this illustrated collection of fairy tales from Hans Christian Andersen, retold by Jan Van Der Moer in Dutch. -
1923 Tanglewood TalesLondon: 1923A charmingly illustrated copy of 'Tanglewood Tales', a re-writing of well-known Greek myths for children. -
1973 The Earth-Owl and Other Moon-PeopleLondon: 1973Ted Hughes's third book for children, illustrated by R. A. Brandt, with the original dust wrapper. -
1976 Season SongsLondon: 1976The first edition of Ted Hughes' entertaining poetry collection for children, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1899 The Princess of HeartsLondon; Glasgow: 1899A scarce children's story by Sheila E. Braine, with charming illustrations by Alice B. Woodward. -
1898 The Nursery Rhyme BookLondon; New York: 1898An early edition of Andrew Lang's book of nursery rhymes, delightfully illustrated by L. Leslie Brook. -
1897 The Parade: An Illustrated Gift Book For Boys and GirlsLondon: 1897The first edition of this beautifully illustrated collection of children's stories, with stunning coloured plates. -
1907 The Cock, The Mouse and the Little Red HenLondon: 1907A smart first UK edition of this brightly illustrated retelling of a European fable for children. -
1928 All Play: Stories and Pictures for the Little OnesLondon: 1928A charming collection of children's stories, with illustrations throughout. -
c1914 Cerdic the SaxonWarwick: c1914A smart first edition of this very scarce illustrated children's book on the adventures of Cerdic the Saxon. -
1892 Playhours and Half-Holidays or Further Experiences of Two SchoolboysLondon: 1892A first edition of this collection of short stories following the adventures of two schoolboys, from English author and priest John Christopher Atkinson. -
1882 The Hey Diddle Diddle Picture BookLondon: [1882]The first edition of this charming collection of nursery rhymes, brightly illustrated throughout by Randolph Caldecott. -
1906 The Railway ChildrenLondon: 1906An extremely scarce and sought-after first edition of E. Nesbit's beloved children's tale, with the original, charming illustrations by C. E. Brock. -
1846 Evenings at Home; Or, the Juvenile Budget OpenedLondon: 1846The sixteenth edition of this charming collection of miscellaneous pieces for 'the Instruction and Amusement of Young Persons', by Aikin and Barbauld. -
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1896 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. -
1914 Aesop's FablesLondon : 1914A charmingly illustrated collection of Aesop's Fables, with coloured plates.