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Tall tales and wonderful adventures await. We have beautifully illustrated books for children over many years past. Perhaps we have something you remember?
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1955 Sannikov LandMoscow: 1955The first English language edition of Russian geologist Vladimir Obruchev thrilling children's science fiction novel, containing a lost world adventure. -
1894-5 The Jungle Book & The Second Jungle BookLondon: 1894-5A wonderful pair of first editions comprising Rudyard Kipling's collection of popular Jungle Book tales, with the delightful original illustrations by Kipling's father, John Lockwood Kipling, and others. -
1863 The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land-BabyLondon: 1863A beautifully bound, first edition of Charles Kingsley's celebrated piece of children's literature, bound by Bayntun-Riviere in half crushed morocco. -
1941 A Squirrel Called RufusLondon: 1941A smart first edition of this highly illustrated children's book from English writer Richard Church. -
1965 The Cat and the DevilLondon: 1965A superb first edition of this brightly illustrated short story for children from Irish writer James Joyce. -
1927 Autumn Songs With Music From "Flower Fairies of the Autumn"London: 1927A lovely first edition of this collection of twelve songs by Oliver Linnell, accompanied by poems and colour plates by Cicely Mary Barker. -
1934-48 Flower Fairies of the Spring, Summer, and AutumnLondon: c1934-48Three of Cicely Mary Barker's beautiful volumes of seasonal flower poems, complete with striking colour plates and the original dust wrappers. -
1991-98 5vols Five Flower Fairy BooksLondon: 1991-1998These five, delightfully illustrated Flower Fairy books by the English artist Cicely Barker, each with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
2006 The Complete Flower Fairies CollectionLondon: 2006A beautiful complete collection of Cicely Mary Barker's beloved illustrated fairy books, all in their original dust wrappers and housed in an illustrated box. -
1988 Simon the SwanLondon: 1988A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated sequel to The Lord of the Rushie River. -
1901 The Maid's ProgressLondon: 1901An uncommon tale in verse by Ernest Ames, following a young woman as she tries to find a husband, the first edition, complete with colour illustrations. -
1961 The HobbitLondon: 1961A very bright copy of J. R. R. Tolkien's prequel to his fantastical trilogy, following Bilbo as he embarks upon an adventure. -
1989 TruckersLondon: 1989The first edition of the first instalment of Terry Pratchett's trilogy of children's books, in the original dust wrapper. -
c1860 The Babes in the Basket or Daph and Her ChargeLondon: No date [c.1860]This scarce work of mid-nineteenth-century American children's fiction published anonymously by Charlotte Elizabeth Bowen. -
1903 Tales from ShakespeareLondon: 1903A smartly bound copy of this charming collection of tales from Shakespeare for children, with beautiful illustrations. -
1953 Old Possum's Book of Practical CatsLondon: 1953A wonderfully bright, early impression of T. S. Eliot's whimsical collection of poems, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1950 Orlando (The Marmalade Cat) Keeps a DogLondon: 1950The second impression of this charming Orlando tale, a colourfully illustrated volume in the original dust wrapper. -
1949 Orlando The Marmalade Cat: A Trip AbroadLondon: 1949A colourfully illustrated Orlando tale by Kathleen Hale. -
1910 The Romance of CanadaLondon: 1910The very scarce first edition of this charmingly illustrated children's history of Canada, retaining parts of the vanishingly scarce dust wrapper. -
1957 Robinson CrusoeLondon: 1957Czech artist and architect Vojtech Kubasta's uncommon pop-up edition of Daniel Defoe's classic children's tale. -
1953 Just So StoriesLondon: 1953Rudyard Kipling's classic short story collection for children, in the original decorative cloth binding. -
1932 The Story of Sylvie and BrunoLondon: 1932A lovely copy of one of Lewis Carroll's lesser known children's novels, with illustrations by Harry Furniss. -
1958 Orlando's Magic CarpetLondon: 1958The first edition of Kathleen Hale's charming story following her iconic character, Orlando the Marmalade Cat, in the original dust wrapper and illustrated throughout with Hale's colourful illustrations. -
1954 The Grey PonyLeicester: 1954The first edition of this charming and colourfully illustrated children's tale by John T. Kenney. -
1958 Just So Stories For Little ChildrenLondon: 1958A superb copy of Rudyard Kipling's wonderfully illustrated collection of stories for children, with an exceptionally bright, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1923 Flower Fairies of the SpringLondon: 1923A beautiful volume of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairy poems and colourful illustrations. -
1960 Bunter Keeps it DarkLondon: 1960The first edition of this illustrated 'Billy Bunter' novel by Frank Richards, in the original dust wrapper. -
1949-85 A Collection of Beatrix Potter TalesLondon: 1949-85A nice set of ten popular Beatrix Potter tales, all with their original colour illustrations and dust wrappers. -
1956-8 Our Friend Jennings and Thanks to JenningsLondon: 1956-8Two volumes of Anthony Buckeridge's 'Jennings' works, in their original dust wrappers. -
1959 The Midnight FolkLondon: 1959A smart later edition of this children's fantasy novel from English writer John Masefield. -
1960 Histoire de Toto le MinetLondon: 1960A lovely French language edition of Beatrix Potter's beloved children's work, 'The Tale of Tom Kitten'. -
1955 The Treasure of the MountainLondon: 1955A smart first edition of this very scarce children's book from British author Patricia Brooks, with illustrations. -
1956 Frenchman's SecretLondon: 1956A smart first edition of this illustrated children's story from English writer Monica Edwards. -
1945 Histoire de Sophie CanetangLondon: 1945A bright French language edition of Beatrix Potter's beloved work 'The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck'. -
1966 Camerons CallingLondon: 1966A smart first edition of this uncommon illustrated children's book from Scottish author Jane Duncan. -
1957 The Children's Bells: A Selection of PoemsOxford: 1957A smart first edition of this illustrated collection of children's poetry from English writer Eleanor Farjeon.