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Children's
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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2000 The Hobbit, or There and Back AgainLondon: 2000A beautifully illustrated edition of Tolkien's legendary fantasy tale, with Alan Lee's stunning colour illustrations, and in the original scarce dust wrapper. -
1927 Now We Are SixLondon: 1927The first edition, first impression of Milne's collection of poetry, featuring his beloved characters from the world of Winnie-the-Pooh, charmingly illustrated by Ernest Shepard. -
1901 2vol Tales from ShakespeareLondon: 1901A smart set of this charming collection of tales from Shakespeare with beautiful illustrations. -
1929 The Thackeray AlphabetLondon: 1929The second impression of William Makepeace Thackeray's illustrated alphabet for children. -
1969 Mary PoppinsLondon: 1969An early edition of Travers' first book featuring the famous nanny, Mary Poppins, with the original dust wrapper. -
1929 Treasure IslandLondon; Edinburgh: 1929A pleasing copy of Stevenson's popular novel, with a colour frontispiece and the preface 'My First Book'. -
1965 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-GlassNew York: 1965A charming, Centennial Edition of Lewis Carroll's much-loved children's books 'Alices Adventures in Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking-Glass', with the original illustrations by John Tenniel. -
c1825 The Surprising Adventures of Puss in Boots; The History of a Little Dog; and the History of A Little BoyYork: c1825A delightful and very scarce early nineteenth century edition of the beloved children's tale of 'Puss in Boots'. -
1825 The Death and Burial of Cock Robin: To Which is Added Pizzaro & AlonzoYork: 1825A charming and very scarce children's nursery rhyme, illustrated with vignette woodcuts. -
1972 Charlie and the Great Glass ElevatorNew York: 1972An excellent example of the first edition of Roald Dahl's sequel to 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1960 Winnie Ille PuLondon: 1960A Latin translation of A. A. Milne's beloved children's story, translated by Alexandro Lenardo, and in the original dust wrapper. -
1835 Cruikshank at Home: A New Family Album of Endless Entertainment. Third Series.London: 1840The scarce first edition of the third series of Robert Cruikshank's charmingly illustrated anthology volume of humorous poems and tales. -
1910 Stories of King ArthurLondon: 1910The first edition of this collection of King Arthur stories, illustrated by Arthur Rackham with four colour plates. -
1873 Wood Nuts From A Fairy Hazel Bush. Cracked For Little People.London: [1873]A delightfully illustrated, second edition of Jean D'Ensinge's book of fairy stories, a presentation copy from the author, inscribed to the front endpaper. -
1987 A Collection of Beatrix Potter TalesLondon: 1987A collection of twelve, charmingly illustrated children's tales from Beatrix Potter, comprised of new colour reproductions of the original, authorized edition. -
1993 Peter Rabbit: Wallet & PostcardsEngland : 1993A limited edition work commemorating the centenary of Peter Rabbit's publication, with eight delightfully illustrated postcards alongside a facsimile of Potter's original picture letter which inspired the popular tale. -
c1938 Flower Fairies of the SummerLondon: c1938An attractive late 1930s edition of Cecily Mary Barker's third 'Flower Fairies' children's work. Beautifully illustrated and in the original dust wrapper. -
1902 The Boy's IliadLondon: 1902A first edition copy of this young reader's collection of myths and legends, written by Walter Copland Perry and illustrated throughout by Jacomb Hood. -
1963 Jumbo SpencerLondon: 1963The scarce first edition of Helen Creswell's children's novel about the school holidays of a child named Jumbo Spencer. -
c1920 The Bad Child's Book of Beasts and Cautionary Tales For ChildrenLondon: c1920Two imaginative and cautionary children's books by the French writer, Hilaire Belloc, with illustrations throughout by Basil Temple Blackwood. -
2001-2005 Artemis Fowl Novels, The Wish List and The SupernaturalistLondon: 2001-2005A stunning collection of first edition novels by Eoin Colfer, including the first four instalments of popular fantasy series, 'Artemis Fowl'. -
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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. -
c1940 The Story of Little Black BobtailLondon: c1940A charming example of Helen Bannerman's children's tale about the adventures of three black children when their home is flooded. -
2008 The Hunger GamesNew York: 2008The twelfth impression of Suzanne Collins's first 'Hunger Games' 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. -
1964 Good Old Secret SevenLeicester: 1964The second impression of Enid Blyton's twelfth 'Secret Seven' novel. -
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. -
1967 The Chief's DaughterLondon: 1967The scarce first edition of this fantastical children's tale by Rosemary Sutcliff. -
1946-1952 Biggles Adventure NovelsLondon: 1946-1952A bright set of these popular juvenile adventure books, featuring pilot hero "Biggles", with the uniform dust wrappers and illustrations to each. -
c1870 A Tale of Old EnglandLondon: c1870A scarce children's story that refers to the scenery and life of Old England, written by prolific poet and novelist, Thomas Miller. -
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.