Children's Illustrators
Here we are celebrating the joy that is Children's Illustrations and Illustrators. From the inimitable EE Shepard to John Tenniel, many of these illustrators' images have become iconic and part of all of our collective consciousness. The world would surely be a poorer place without these pictures. They range wildly in style all the way from Tintin to the darker images of Gustav Dore.
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1894 Belle and the DragonLondon: 1894The very scarce first edition of British poet and mystic A. E. Waite's allegorical children's fantasy, beautifully illustrated throughout.
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1899 Eileen's Journey: History in FairylandLondon: 1899A beautiful example of the 'popular edition' of Ernest Arthur Jelf's work of children's fantasy fiction, in the original 19th century dust wrapper.
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1877 Cloudland and ShadowlandLondon: 1877The second edition of John Thackray Bunce's charming and scarce collection of fantastical children's tales.
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1980 The TwitsLondon: 1980The first edition of Roald Dahl's humorous children's novel about an unpleasant husband and wife, and their pet monkeys.
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1991 The Vicar of NibbleswickeLondon: 1991The first edition of Roald Dahl's posthumously published comic tale, about a dyslexic vicar.
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1968 The Magic FingerLondon: 1968The first UK edition of Roald Dahl's charming children's novel, about an eight-year-old girl with special powers.
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1981 George's Marvellous MedicineLondon: 1981A fine first edition of Roald Dahl's beloved children's novel about a boy named George, who replaces his grandmother's medicine with a hazardous concoction.
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1998 Fantastic Mr. FoxLondon: 1998A beautifully illustrated edition of Roald Dahl's beloved children's work 'Fantastic Mr. Fox', illustrated by Quentin Blake.
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1991 The MinpinsLondon: 1991A fine example of Roald Dahl's final work of literature, with beautiful illustrations by Patrick Benson.
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Signed1992 The Giraffe and the Pelly and MeLondon: 1992A fine copy of Roald Dahl's beloved children's novel, signed by the illustrator - Quentin Blake - to the title page.
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1924 Where the Rainbow EndsLondon: 1924A beautifully illustrated edition of Clifford Mills's fantastical children's work, in the very scarce original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1913 Margaret's BookLondon: 1913The first edition of this charming collection of children's tales by H. Fielding, illustrated throughout by Charles Robinson.
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1930 Book of the Three DragonsNew York and Toronto: 1930The first edition, first printing of Kenneth Morris's reworking of a classic Welsh legend, illustrated throughout by Ferdinand Huszti Horvath.
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c1875 Grimm's GoblinsLondon: c1875A very scarce edition of the tales of the Brothers Grimm, illustrated with chromoxylographs by Phiz and Edmund Evans.
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1865 The Surprising, Unheard of and Never-to-be-Surpassed Adventures of Young MunchausenLondon: 1865The first edition of Charles H. Bennett's collection of thrilling tales for children, all following the youth of Young Munchausen.
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1907 My First Voyage to Southern SeasLondon: 1907A wonderfully presented copy of W. H. G. Kingston's entertaining adventure novel for young boys, with illustrations.
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1911 Grimm's Fairy TalesLondon: 1911A scarce edition of Grimm's Fairy Tales, with an introduction by John Ruskin and colour illustrations by Charles Folkard.
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c1970 18 vols Rupert Little Bear Library No. 1 to 18London: c1970A smart eighteen volume collection from the Rupert Little Bear Library.
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1995 More Rupert Adventures: 1943 Rupert AnnualLondon: 1995A very smart facsimile edition of the Rupert annual for the year 1943, with bright illustrations throughout.
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c1920 The Pied Piper of HamelinLondon: c1920A beautifully illustrated children's book written by Robert Browning and illustrated by the celebrated illustrator Kate Greenaway.
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1950 Adventures of RupertLondon : 1950A charming collection of illustrated stories featuring popular children's character Rupert Bear.
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1943-1958 2vol More Adventures on Willow Farm & The Children of Willow FarmLondon: 1943-1958Two smart copies of these illustrated stories from Enid Blyton, based around Willow Farm.
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1992 Rupert's Adventure BookLondon: 1992A very smart facsimile edition of the Rupert annual for the year 1940, with bright illustrations throughout.
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1953 More Adventures of RupertLondon: 1953A lovely collection of vibrant coloured comics themed around Rupert Bear, published by the Daily Express.
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1973 The Rupert Adventure Book, Nos. 1 and 2London: 1973The first edition of the Beaverbrook Newspapers publication of two Rupert Bear Adventure Books.
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1956 The Rupert BookLondon : 1956A delightful collection of stories and games featuring Rupert Bear with vibrant coloured illustrations throughout.
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1948-1954 The Rupert Adventure SeriesLondon: 1948-1954A charming collection of eleven issues of the mid-twentieth century children's publications, 'The Rupert Bear Adventure Series'.
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1953 The Monster Rupert: A Story and Picture Book with 200 Cut-Outs in ColourLondon: 1953A charming collection of four Rupert Bear tales, accompanied by 120 coloured figures intended for cutting out and playing with.
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1936 The New Adventures of RupertLondon: 1936The first edition of the first ever Rupert Bear annual, a charming children's work complete with colourful illustrations of the beloved anthropomorphic character, Rupert Bear.
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1991 The Adventures of RupertLondon: 1991A very smart facsimile edition of the Rupert annual for the year 1939, with bright illustrations throughout.
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1986 More Adventures of Rupert: Rupert Annual 1937 Facsimile EditionLondon: 1986The limited edition facsimile of the 1937 Rupert Annual, with the original wraparound band.
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1993-1994 2vol The Rupert Book & More Adventures of RupertLondon: 1993-1994Two very smart facsimile editions of charming Rupert Books from Alfred Bestall, with the original slip cases.
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1939 The Adventures of RupertLondon: 1939The first edition of the fourth ever Rupert Bear annual, following the beloved anthropomorphic bear and his friends.
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1989 The New Rupert Book: Rupert Annual 1938London: 1989A limited edition facsimile of the 1938 Rupert Annual, with the original wrap around band and the original postage packaging from the publisher.
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1938 The New Rupert BookLondon: 1938The first edition of the third ever Rupert Bear annual, following the beloved anthropomorphic bear and his friends.
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1977 The Cat's QuizzerLondon: 1977The first edition of this 'Cat in the Hat' themed children's quiz book by Dr. Suess, noted for being one of the six 'withdrawn' books.