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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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1859 Scouring of the White Horse, or The Long Vacation Ramble of a London ClerkCambridge and London: 1859A bright copy of the first edition of this beautifully illustrated children's novel by Thomas Hughes.
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1907 Tom Brown's School DaysLondon, New York and Toronto: 1907An early edition of Thomas Hughes's well renowned children's fiction novel in full tree calf binding.
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1861 Aunt Judy's TalesLondon: 1861A charmingly illustrated scarce edition of this book of children's tales from Aunt Judy.
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1932 Darkie and Co.London: 1932A first edition of this exciting children's novel about a young boy who decides to run away from home with his dog.
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1948 The Red Chipmunk MysteryLondon: 1948A charmingly illustrated first edition of this children's novel by Ellery Queen.
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1913 The Moon-BoatLondon: 1913A charmingly illustrated first edition of this collection of verses for children, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1973 Watership DownLondon: 1973The second edition of Richard Adam's adventure novel, 'Watership Down', complete with the original folding map and unclipped dust wrapper.
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1819 The Daisy or Cautionary Stories in VerseLondon: 1819A scarce edition of this collection of illustrated cautionary tales for young children by Elizabeth Turner.
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1820 Le Conteur Moraliste ou Le Bonheur Par La VertuParis: 1820A scarce new edition of this French storybook for children.
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c1894 The Golden Fairy BookLondon: c1894A highly illustrated first edition of this collection of fairy stories for children.
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1857 The Young Maiden's MirrorBoston: 1857The third edition of Ebenezer Porter Dyer's guide to the moral and religious education of young women, in a bright morocco binding.
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1945 Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan and Wendy, Beautifully Illustrated in ColourLondon: 1945Beautifully illustrated abridged editions of two beloved works of classic children's literature, 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Peter Pan'.
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1952 The Rubadub MysteryLondon and Glasgow: 1952The first edition, first impression of the fourth book in Enid Blyton's 'Barney Mysteries' series, in the original dust wrapper.
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1909 The Heroes or Greek Fairy Tales for my ChildrenLondon: [1909]Scarce copy of this anthology of Greek fairy tales by Charles Kingsley, with illustrations by Wal Paget.
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1833 Evenings at Home; or, the Juvenile Budget OpenedGlasgow: 1833A charming collection of short stories for children by John Aikin and Anne Barbauld.
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1901 The Book of Saints and Friendly BeastsLondon: 1901The scarce first UK edition of Annie Farwell Brown's first children's book with beautiful illustrations.
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c1926 Joel A Boy of GalileeLondon: c1926A scarce early UK edition of this children's novel by Annie Fellows Johnston with colour illustrations.
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1903 Stories from FroissartLondon: 1903An illustrated edition of Froissart's historical stories for children, handsomely bound in full calf prize binding and awarded to T.C. Eden, brother of Prime Minister Anthony Eden.
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1926-1930 5 Vols from Told Through the Ages SeriesLondon : 1926-1930Selection of decoratively bound illustrated children's books from the Told Through the Ages Series
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c1930 Robinson CrusoeLondon: c1930A very neat illustrated edition of this classic and exciting work by Daniel Defoe.
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1908 Heroic LegendsLondon, Glasgow, Dublin, Bombay: 1908The uncommon first edition of this retelling of classic legends and short stories for children with colour illustrations.
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1928 Tales of Scottish Keeps and Castles for Young PeopleLondon: 1928A beautifully illustrated collection of tales from Scottish Keeps and Castles.
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1899 The Golden AgeLondon: [1899]A lovely first Maxfield Parrish illustrated edition of Kenneth Grahame's celebrated childhood reminiscences.
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c1907 The Pilgrim's Progress for the Little OnesLondon: c1907John Bunyan's theological novel retold for children and illustrated by Mrs Edward Ashley Walker.
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1967 The Chas Addams Mother GooseLondon: 1967The first UK edition of this delightfully illustrated volume of children's nursery rhymes from American cartoonist Charles Addams.
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1962 The Mockingbird BookNew York: 1962A signed first edition of this very scarce children's picture book, illustrated throughout by Murray Tinkleman. -
1913 The Scouts of Seal IslandLondon: 1913Crisp first edition copy of this children's adventure novel by Percy F. Westerman, embellished with beautiful illustrations in colour by Ernest Prater.
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1897 Miss Mouse and Her BoysLondon: 1897A lovely first edition children's book by Mary Louisa Molesworth, illustrated throughout by Leonard Leslie Brooke.
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1882-1883 The Girls Own AnnualLondon: 1882-1883This lovely illustrated annual of the Girl's Own Paper from the year 1882 to 1883.
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1948 Satin and SilkLondon: 1948A charming first edition of this work signed by the author in 1948. -
c1895 The Swiss Family RobinsonLondon: c1895The new and unabridged translation of the classic tale of The Swiss Family Robinson.
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c1950 Bookano Stories No 17London: c1950A brightly illustrated volume of the Bookano Stories series, illustrated with five delightful pop-up scenes.
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1986 101 DamationsLeicester : 1986A pop-up book of Walt Disney's children's tale '101 Dalmatians'.
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1978 Puss in Boots; Snow WhitePrague : 1978-82Two lovely pop-up books of the classic children's tales of 'Puss in Boots' and 'Snow White' designed by Vojtech Kubasta.
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c1906 Jack, Sam, and Pete's Treasure HuntNot stated: c1906A very scarce edition of S. Clarke Hook's children's short adventure story.