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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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2005-2008 2vol Celandine & Winter WoodLondon: 2005-2008Two smart first edition from the Touchstone Trilogy by British author and artist Steve Augarde, Celandine is signed by the author. -
2003-2008 2vol Inkheart & InkdeathLondon: 2003-2008Two very smart first translated English editions of these children's adventure stories from German author Cornelia Funke. -
2004 Dragon RiderSomerset: 2004A very smart first translated English edition of this illustrated children's adventure story from German author Cornelia Funke. -
2004-2005 2vol The Spook's Apprentice & The Spook's CurseLondon: 2004-2005Two very smart first edition volumes from the dark fantasy children's series Spook's, written by Joseph Delaney. -
1919 Mon Arithmetique, J'apprends a Compter Un! Deux! Trois!Paris: 1919A delightfully illustrated French language children's guide to mathematics and learning to count. -
1884 Goosey GanderLondon: 1884The first edition of this charming children's tale, illustrated with vibrant chromolithographs. -
1861 Chrysal; or, A Story With an EndLondon: 1861A very scarce children's fantasy novel by Frances Freeling Broderip, the first edition of this illustrated work. -
1864 Mr. Wind and Madam RainLondon: 1864The uncommon first English language edition of this charming nursery tale by Paul de Musset, illustrated throughout. -
1909 The Love FamilyLondon: 1909The very scarce first edition of Spielmann and Moore-Park's charming children's work about the adventures of Cupid and his family. Stamped 'Presentation Copy'. -
c1920 3vol The Children's Library of the Saints: Saint Theresa, Saint Dunstan, & Saint PatrickLeeds: c1920Three scarce issues of The Children's Library of the Saints from English preacher Rev. W. Guy Pearse, with illustrations. -
1890 Wanted - A King; or How Merle set the Nursery Rhymes to RightsLondon: 1890A first edition of this charming fantasy story for children, complete with illustrations throughout. -
1898 The Legend of the Silver Cup and Other Stories for ChildrenLondon: 1898A very scarce first edition of this magical short-story collection for children, with illustrations. -
1922 Grimm's Fairy TalesPaisley: 1922A scarce edition of this illustrated collection of fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm. -
1920 Tales from the Arabian NightsLondon: 1920A smart copy of this brightly illustrated collection of Middle Eastern folktales, designed for younger readers. -
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2003-2004 The Spiderwick Chronicles with Trading Cards, Activities and T-ShirtNew York : 2003-2004A wonderful collection of books and merchandise for 'The Spiderwick Chronicles', including signed first editions, a t-shirt and scarce trading cards. -
1946 The Man With The Red UmbrellaLondon: 1946A charming children's tale written and illustrated by R. A. Brandt, the first edition, with the vanishingly scarce dust wrapper. -
1897 Stories from the Faerie QueeneLondon: 1897A smart first edition of this illustrated collection of fairy stories for children. -
1939 An Experiment With St. GeorgeLondon: 1939A proof copy of this entertaining fantasy novel by J. W. Dunne. -
1902 Baker Minor and the DragonLondon: 1902A very scarce first edition nonsense novel by children's book author G. E. Farrow, with humorous illustrations by Alan Wright throughout. -
1935 The Story of the Drowsy DustmanLondon: 1935An exceedingly scarce children's tale written by Frank White from the point of view of "Podgie", with bright colour illustrations and a musical accompaniment. -
1903 In Search of The WallypugLondon: 1903The first edition of this very scarce instalment from G. E. Farrow's 'Wallypug' children's book series, with charming illustrations from Alan Wright. -
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1976 The Slipper and the RoseLondon: 1976An elegantly bound copy of this novelisation of the British musical adaptation of Cinderella, signed by many of the films cast members. -
1904 The Wallypug in Fog-LandLondon: 1904The first edition of this instalment from G. E. Farrow's 'Wallypug' children's book series, with charming illustrations from Alan Wright. -
1889 Prince PrigioBristol: 1889The first edition of this fantasy story by the noted Andrew Lang, with charming illustrations by Gordon Browne. -
1902 The New PanjandrumLondon: 1902The first edition of this scarce children's book by George Edward Farrow, with charming illustrations by Alan Wright. -
1907 The Adventures of DodoLondon: [1907]The first edition of this very scarce children's book about a talking dodo, by the noted G. E. Fisher, with charming illustrations by Willy Pogany. -
1904 Professor PhilanderpanLondon: 1904The first edition of this charming children's fantasy book by George Edward Farrow, with many illustrations by Alan Wright. -
1907 The Escape of the Mullingong: A Zoological NightmareLondon: 1907A smart first edition of this very scarce children's story from English author George Edward Farrow. -
1956 The Pogo PartyNew York: 1956A smart first edition of this humorous comic from American animator and cartoonist Walter Kelly Jr. -
1899 The Little Panjandrum's DodoLondon: 1899A smart first edition of this illustrated children's story from English author George Edward Farrow. -
1905-1906 Horner's Pocket LibraryLondon: 1905-1906Issues 280 to 295 of the early twentieth century children's periodical 'Horner's Pocket Library, a pioneering work of children's publishing. -
1885 Davy and the GoblinLondon: 1885A first UK edition of this illustrated children's fantasy novel, being one of the first imitations inspired by Lewis Carroll's books. -
c1910 Nancy's Wonderful AdventuresLondon: c1910A very scarce first edition of this charming children's book from Charles S. Bayne. -
1907 Tales of a Fairy CourtCollins Clear-Type Press: 1907The vibrantly illustrated scarce first edition of Andrew Lang's charming collection of fairy tales. -
1892 The Hundred Riddles of the Fairy BellariaLondon: 1892The very scarce first edition of this beautifully illustrated work of children's literature from Charles Godfrey Leland. -
1908 Children ForeverLondon: 1908A very scarce illustrated science-fiction adventure book, set on a Counter-Earth with inhabitants that become immortal at the age of fifteen.