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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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2001-2006 The Mortal Engines QuartetLondon: 2001-2006A fine set of the first editions, first impressions of all four novel in Philip Reeves's 'Mortal Engines' series, with the final volume signed by the author. -
1988 MatildaLondon: 1988An excellent, first edition copy of Roald Dahl's delightful children's novel, 'Matilda', with the wonderful illustrations by Quentin Blake. -
1968 William the SupermanLondon: 1968A smart first edition copy of Richmal Crompton's penultimate Just William novel. -
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2000 The Amber SpyglassLondon: 2000A signed presentation copy of the third impression of the final work in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' series. -
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1994 The DaydreamerLondon: 1994A signed presentation copy of Ian McEwan's children's work, illustrated by Anthony Browne. -
1957 The Silent PlanetLondon: 1957The first edition of this children's science fiction novel, in the scarce original dust wrapper. -
1922 Dream DaysLondon: 1922Lois Lenski's illustrated edition of Kenneth Grahame's children's work, in the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
1907 Legends from Fairy LandLondon; Philadelphia: 1907A very scarce, charmingly illustrated edition of this fairy tail anthology by Holme Lee, with illustrations by Reginald L. Knowles and Horace J. Knowles. -
1995-1996 The Magic Finger and Fantastic Mr FoxLondon: 1995-1996Two beautiful copies of these classic Roald Dahl stories, being the first editions to feature Quentin Blake's wonderful illustrations. -
2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireLondon: 2000The first edition, first impression of J. K. Rowling's fourth Harry Potter novel, in the original dust wrapper. -
1941 Doctor Dolittle's ReturnLondon: 1941The third impression of Hugh Lofting's ninth 'Doctor Dolittle' children's novel, retaining the original illustrated dust wrapper. -
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'. -
c1940 Noah's Alphabet of the ArkNot Stated: c1940A very scarce children's alphabet book of animals. -
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. -
1974 A Book of Ghosts: A Child's Play Imagination BookEngland : 1974A delightful children's book comprising clever cut-outs of various "ghosts" that are revealed with humorous alternatives. -
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1913 Conte Sous-MarinBruxelles: 1913A signed copy of this very scarce limited edition French children's work, charmingly illustrated throughout. -
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. -
1904 A Masque of May MorningLondon: 1904A first edition of Graham Robertson's beautifully presented play, with illustrations by the author. -
1881 Who Was Paul Grayson?New York: 1881A smart example of the first edition of John Habberton's novel about small-town life in America, from the library of renowned book collector Estelle Doheny. -
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. -
1935 Models and NotesEssex: 1935A work which is both useful and unusual, intended to assist those preaching the gospel to children. -
c1960 Gloria in Excelsis DeoNot Stated: c1960An uncommon colourful pop-up nativity scene by the Czech artist Vojtěch Kubašta, a brilliant example. -
c1895 Red Riding HoodLondon; New York: c1895A very scarce illustrated Nister volume of nursery rhymes, alongside 'Little Red Riding Hood', a colourful volume cut into the shape of Little Red. -
c1904 Donkey and FoalLondon: c1904A very scarce standing illustration of a donkey and her foal, a charming and colourful novelty work published by Raphael Tuck. -
1963 Annie the AnteaterBrighton: 1963A very scarce children's work, a charming and colourfully illustrated tale following a young anteater named Annie. -
1837 L'Histoire de France, Racontee aux EnfantsBrussels : 1837An attractively calf-bound copy of this charming history of France for young readers. -
1848 Aesop's Fables: A New Version, Chiefly from Original SourcesLondon: 1848The Rev. Thomas James' translation of Aesop's Fables, with illustrations by John Tenniel, chiefly remembered for his illustrations to 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. -
1880 Ethel's Adventures in the Doll CountryLondon: 1880A smart copy of this charming children's story from English writer Clara Bradford, illustrated throughout. -
c1950 Widdecombe FairLondon: c1950A smart copy of this very scarce illustrated children's story written in verse. -
1956 Kichus Majstra LepiglinyWarsaw: 1956A smart copy of this very scarce children's tale from Polish writer Janina Porazinska, in the original Polish. -
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.