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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1998-2003 3vol Skellig Uncorrected Proof, First Hardback Edition, & Skellig the PlayLondon: 1998-2003Three very smart editions of Skellig, the award-winning children's story from British author David Almond.
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Signed2003-2004 The Amulet of Samark and The Golem's Eye, with a Signed Publisher's AdvertisementLondon: 2003-2004Uncorrected proof copies of the first two novels in the Bartimaeus Sequence, with 'The Amulet of Samarkand' signed by the author. Also present is a signed poster advertising the novels.
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Signed1999-2003 5vol A Collection of Novels by David AlmondLondon: 1999-2003Five very smart first editions of these books for children and young adults from British author David Almond, with some volumes signed by the author.
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1999-2005 A Series of Unfortunate EventsU. S. A.: 1999-2005A set of the first twelve CD audiobooks for Lemony Snicket's popular series, read by the author and Tim Curry.
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Signed2005 The Cry of the IcemarkSomerset: 2005A very smart first edition, first impression of the first novel in the Icemark Chronicles from British author Stuart Hill, signed by the author.
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2003 The Amulet of SamarkandNew York: 2003An uncorrected proof of the first US edition of Jonathan Stroud's first novel in the Bartimaeus Sequence, about a teen magician and a thousand-year-old djinni.
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Signed2005 The Cry of the IcemarkSomerset: 2005A very smart first edition, first impression of the first novel in the Icemark Chronicles from British author Stuart Hill, signed by the author.
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Signed2005 Artemis Fowl: The Opal DeceptionLondon: 2005A very smart uncorrected proof copy of this exciting novel from the Artemis Fowl series by Irish author Eoin Colfer, signed by the author.
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Signed1985-2002 Young Adult Short Stories and a Play by David AlmondTyne and Wear; London: 1985A bright series of critically acclaimed short story collections for young adults, from British author of 'Skellig', David Almond.
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Signed2005 Dark Tales of Time and SpaceNorfolk: 2005A very smart first edition of this chilling story for young adults from English author Sean Wright, signed by the author.
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1999-2004 A Series of Unfortunate EventsLondon: 1999-2004A set of the first eleven CD audiobooks for Lemony Snicket's popular series, read by the author and Tim Curry.
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Signed2001-2005 Noughts & Crosses; Knife Edge; Checkmate; An Eye For an EyeNew York: 2001-2005The first editions of the first three novels, and an additional novella, of Malorie Blackman's 'Noughts & Crosses' series, with three of these works signed by Blackman to the title page.
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Signed2003-2005 The Illmoor ChroniclesLondon: 2003-2005A fine collection of first editions from 'The Illmoor Chronicles', a wacky fantasy series for children, including two signed copies.
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2001-2006 A Series of Unfortunate EventsLondon: 2001-2006A fine complete thirteen volume set of first UK editions, first impressions, of Lemony Snicket's thrilling children's book series.
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2002-07 The Other Wind, Gifts, and, PowersLondon: 2002-07A superb set of three fantasy novels by Ursula K. Le Guin, including her finale to 'Earthsea'.
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Signed2003 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeLondon: 2003A superb first impression copy of Mark Haddon's influential and popular mystery novel, signed by the author.
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Signed2003 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeLondon: 2003A superior first impression copy of Mark Haddon's influential and popular mystery novel, signed by the author.
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1929 Dudley and Gilderoy: A NonsenseLondon: 1929The first edition of Algernon Blackwood's whimsical novel that sees a cat and parrot set out to see the world.
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1920 A Prisoner in Fairyland (The Book that 'Uncle Paul' Wrote)London: 1920A bright copy of this mystical novel which served as the basis for popular children's play, 'The Starlight Express'.
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1947 Addams and Evil: An Album of CartoonsLondon: 1947The very scarce first UK edition of this 'Addams Family' comic, featuring Chas Addams' legendary macabre cartoons.
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1995 The Hobbit, or There and Back AgainLondon: 1995A reset edition of Tolkien's legendary fantasy story, with Tolkien's original coloured illustrations and in the original dust wrapper.
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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.
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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.
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1901 2vol Tales from ShakespeareLondon: 1901A smart set of this charming collection of tales from Shakespeare with beautiful illustrations.
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1929 The Thackeray AlphabetLondon: 1929The second impression of William Makepeace Thackeray's illustrated alphabet for children.
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1929 Treasure IslandLondon; Edinburgh: 1929A pleasing copy of Stevenson's popular novel, with a colour frontispiece and the preface 'My First Book'.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1927 Joy Street Poems: School EditionOxford: 1927The 'School Edition' of this charmingly illustrated 1920s volume of poems for children.
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c1915 Fairy Stories from Hans Christian AndersenLondon: c1915A colourfully illustrated third edition of this collection of the popular and macabre fairy tales of Hans Christen Andersen.
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1910 Stories of King ArthurLondon: 1910The first edition of this collection of King Arthur stories, illustrated by Arthur Rackham with four colour plates.
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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.
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1952 The Wind in the WoodLondon: 1952A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated collection of children's stories from British author Denys James Watkins-Pitchford.
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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.