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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1903 The Tailor of GloucesterLondon: 1903The first edition of one of the charming tales of Beatrix Potter, following a group of thankful mice, complete with Potter's colourful illustrations.
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1913 The Tale of Pigling BlandLondon: 1913The first edition of one of Beatrix Potter's charming tales, complete with her original colourful illustrations.
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1908 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-DuckLondon: 1908A bright copy of the first edition of Beatrix Potter's charming tale about Jemima Puddle-Duck.
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c1912 The Tale of Timmy TiptoesLondon: c1912A sought after early edition of this charming Beatrix Potter tale, complete with her colourful original illustrations.
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1905 The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-WinkleLondon: 1905The scarce first edition of Beatrix Potter's charming tale about a hedgehog washerwoman who lives in a tiny cottage in the Lake District.
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1910 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-DuckLondon: 1910A sought-after early edition of Beatrix Potter's charming tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, colourfully illustrated in Potter's signature style.
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1910 The Tale of the Flopsy BunniesLondon: 1910An early reprint of Beatrix Potter's third full-length tale about bunnies, this charming volume following the children of Benjamin Bunny and Flopsy.
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c1922 Cecily Parsley’s Nursery RhymesLondon: c1922A lovely first edition copy of the second volume of nursery rhymes published by Beatrix Potter, complete with her original colourful illustrations.
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1905 The Tale of Squirrel NutkinLondon: 1905An early reprint of this popular Beatrix Potter book, published on the heels of her successful 'Peter Rabbit'.
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1809 The Looking-Glass for the MindLondon: 1809The English translation of Arnaud Berquin's charming short story collection for children, illustrated throughout by Berwick.
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1917 Appley Dapply's Nursery RhymesLondon: 1917The first edition of one of Beatrix Potter's charming works, her first publication of nursery rhymes, complete with her signature colour illustrations.
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1880-1890 A Sammelband of French Notebook CoversParis: 1880-1890A collection of late 19th-century illustrated covers for French school notebooks, providing an interesting insight into French history.
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1902 A Child's Garden of VersesChicago: 1902A beautifully illustrated edition of this charming collection of children's rhymes.
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1950 A Nursey Rhyme and Picture Book Number OneLondon : 1950A charming children's picture and rhyme book, with colour illustrations by Leslie Brooke.
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c1885 The Angel of LoveLondon: c1885A bright new edition of this book of tale by L. T. Meade with illustrations by Millicent Sowerby.
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1922 Doris and David All AloneLondon : 1922A first edition copy of this smart and charming children's book by Elizabeth Marc, with colour illustrations.
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1933 The History of Everyday Things in England 1733-1934London: 1933-34Bright first editions of this very charming and popular history of England for children by the Quennell's.
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1850 The Good-Natured Bear. A Story For Children of All Ages.London: 1850A scarce Victorian moral tale for children, a charming work complete with illustrations.
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1896 Through Thick and Thin: The Story of a School CampaignLondon: 1896A scarce edition of this charming children's tale by Andrew Home, with illustrations.
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c1872 Aunt Louisa's Alphabet BookLondon: c1872A scarce edition of Aunt Louisa's illustrated alphabets.
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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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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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1914 The Train A. B. C.London: 1914A very scarce charming and educational ABC book of trains, for children.
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1887 The Story of Benvenuto Cellini The Italian GoldsmithEdinburgh: 1887In this very scarce work of children's fiction, the Kirby sisters recount the extraordinary life of 16th century goldsmith and sculptor Benvenuto Cellini
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1807 Original Poems for Infant Minds by Several Young PersonsLondon: 1807A scarce sixth edition of this volume of poems for children, printed in 1807.
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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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1886 The Improved Game of Star AuthorsNew York: 1887A charming scarce card game of popular authors.
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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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1786 Divine Songs: Attempted in Easy Language for the Use of ChildrenGainsborough: 1786A charming collection of songs and hymns 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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1893 Songs for SomebodyLondon: 1893An uncommon, beautifully illustrated collection of children's poetry by Dollie Radford
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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.