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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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2008 The Hunger GamesNew York: 2008The twelfth impression of Suzanne Collins's first 'Hunger Games' novel. -
1958 The Dog's Ear Book: With Four Lugubrious VersesLondon: 1958The second impression of this wildly humorous book on types of dogs, illustrated by Ronald Searle and with the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
1954 How to be Topp: A guide for Sukcess for tiny pupils, including all there is to kno about SPACELondon: 1954The first edition, first impression of this hilarious guide for success from Geoffrey Willans, with illustrations by Ronald Searle. -
1952 The Terror of St Trinian's or Angela's Prince CharmingLondon: 1952An early impression of this wickedly humorous story set in the gothic public school of St Trinian's. -
1968 William the SupermanLondon: 1968A smart first edition copy of Richmal Crompton's penultimate Just William novel. -
1918 Third Bubble Book: Singing GamesLondon: 1918The first edition of this charming children's work containing loosely inserted records of children's rhymes. -
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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. -
1815 The History of Sandford and MertonGainsborough: 1815Thomas Day's incredibly popular educational work for children, a novel guiding children on proper conduct. -
1930 Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a HorseLondon: 1930A smart copy of Anna Sewell's beloved novel, 'Black Beauty', decorated throughout with beautifully illustrated plates by Cecil Aldin. -
1913 My DogLondon: 1913A charming children's book telling the amusing tale of a young bulldog, the first edition to be illustrated with colour plates by Cecil Aldin. -
1875 Running to Waste. The Story of a Tomboy.Boston: [1875]A very scarce novel by American author George M. Baker, the first edition of this illustrated tale for children. -
1908 Buffs and Boy, or, The Isles of InnocenceLondon: 1908A scarce Edwardian fantasy novel for children, a charming and illustrated tale by Amy Sims. -
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. -
c1830 Little Sophy: A True Story for Little ChildrenDerby: c1830The very scarce first edition of this touching historical narration of a young girl's illness and passing, as told from her parent's perspective. -
c1855 Hints to Girls on Dress: Especially Intended for Scholar in Daily and Sunday SchoolsLondon: c1855A very scarce first edition of this guide to dressing for schoolgirls, from the Religious Tract Society. -
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1831 The Sabbath School Class Book: Comprising Copious Exercises on the Sacred ScripturesBoston : 1831A very scarce Sabbath school exercise book with questions and prompts for learning the scriptures, signed by the author. -
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. -
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. -
1840 The Dublin Spelling Book: The Third PartDublin: 1840A very scarce mid nineteenth century Irish spelling guide for children. -
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. -
1904 Onward and Upward: A Book for Boys and GirlsLondon: 1904A smart copy of this scarce illustrated book for young children from English writer Hugh H. Quilter. -
1940-1952 Illustrated Biggles NovelsLondon: 1940-1952A delightful collection of twelve illustrated Biggles novels, being a mixture of impressions and all in the publisher's uniform dust wrappers. -
1848 Divine and Moral Songs for the Use of ChildrenLondon: 1848A smart copy of this collection of religious and moral verses for children, with illustrations throughout. -
1946 The Farce of FashionLondon: 1946The first edition of this entertaining flip book that can mix and match different periods of fashion. -
1931 How To Tell The Birds From The FlowersLondon: 1931A wonderful collection of useful verses containing tips on bird identification, written and illustrated by Robert Williams Wood, a scarce work with the original glassine wrap. -
1832 Marshall's Christmas Box, a Juvenile AnnualLondon: 1832A very scarce illustrated annual for children, including tales by Agnes Strickland.