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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1981 The Art of Maurice SendakLondon: 1981The first UK edition of this beautiful celebration of the artwork of the noted children's book author and illustrator, Maurice Sendak, in the original clear dust wrapper.
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1877 Our Trip to BlunderlandEdinburgh and London: 1877The fourth thousand of Jean Jambon's very scarce fantastical children's work.
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1993 The Iron WomanLondon: 1993A smart first edition of this sequel to The Iron Man from Ted Hughes, illustrated by Adam Davidson.
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1973 The Iron Man: A Story in Five NightsLondon: 1973A smart later of this science fiction children's novel from British Poet Laureate Ted Hughes, with illustrations.
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1899-1901 The Jungle Book, The Second Jungle Book, and KimLondon: 1899-1901Three works by Rudyard Kipling, including the uniform editions of 'The Jungle Book' and 'Second Jungle Book', alongside the second impression of 'Kim'.
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Signed1994 So MuchCambridge, Massachusetts: 1994The first US edition of Trish Cook's delightful children's book, with a signed bookplate by the illustrator, Helen Oxenbury.
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1955 CarbonelLondon: 1955The first edition, first impression of Barbara Sleigh's charming children's novel about a cat named Carbonel.
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2007 The Invention of Hugo CabretLondon: 2007The first UK edition, first impression of Brian Selznick's children's historical fiction novel, beautifully illustrated throughout.
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1989-1990 The Nome Trilogy: Truckers, Diggers, WingsLondon: 1989-1990A complete first edition set of Terry Pratchett's Nome Trilogy, in the exceptionally bright original dust wrapper.
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1998 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneNew York: 1998The thirty-eighth printing of the first US edition of J.K. Rowling's iconic children's novel.
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1956 The Hundred and One DalmatiansLondon: 1956The first edition of Dodie Smith's classic children's novel, about the kidnapping of a family of Dalmatian puppies.
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1792 Elements of Morality for the Use of Children with an Introductory Address to ParentsLondon: 1792A smart third edition of this illustrated work on children's morality, volume II of III only.
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1891-92 The Leisure HourLondon: 1891-92A compilation of articles from The Leisure Hour periodical from between 1891 and 1892, highly illustrated throughout.
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1925 Songs for YouthNew York: 1925A scarce, first edition of this selection of Rudyard Kipling's songs for children, with the exceedingly scarce dust wrapper. From the library of Kipling's literary Agent AP Watt.
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1938 Rosamund's CastleLondon: 1938The very scarce first edition of Elsie J. Oxenham's twenty-seventh Abbey novel, in the exceptionally bright original dust wrapper.
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1950 Rosamund's Tuck-ShopLondon: 1950The uncommon second title in Elsie J. Oxenham's Kentisbury series, with a very scarce brightly illustrated dust wrapper.
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1940 Patch and PawnLondon: 1940The uncommon first edition of the first work in Elsie J. Oxenham's Kentisbury series, a collection of novels loosely linked with her enormously popular Abbey novels.
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1947 The Secrets of VairyLondon: 1947The uncommon first edition of the third book in Elsie J. Oxenham's Kentisbury series, a collection of children's books associated with her popular Abbey series.
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1946 An Abbey ChampionLondon: 1946The first edition of the fourth entry in Elsie J. Oxenhams second generation Abbey girls series.
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1950 Guardians of the AbbeyLondon: 1950The first edition of the seventh title in Elsie J. Oxenham's second generation Abbey series, in the scarce original dust wrapper.
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1951 Rachel in the AbbeyLondon: 1951A bright first edition of the eighth work in Elsie J. Oxenham's second generation Abbey series, in the original dust wrapper.
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1963-65 The Story of Babar and Picnic at Babar'sLondon: 1963-65Two vibrantly illustrated 'Babar' children's books by Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff.
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1924 The Abbey Girls AgainLondon: 1924The very scarce first edition of Elsie J. Oxemham's sixth entry in the Abbey girls series, illustrated with a colour frontispiece.
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1933 Rosemund's Victory: A Romance of the Abbey GirlsLondon: 1933The uncommon first edition of the sixteenth entry in Elsie J. Oxenham's Abbey Series.
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1934 Maidlin to the Rescue: A Story of the Abbey GirlsLondon: 1934The uncommon first edition of the sixteenth work in Elsie J. Oxenham's Abbey series
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1923 The New Abbey GirlsLondon and Glasgow: 1923The very scarce first edition of the fifth novel in Elsie J. Oxenham's popular Abbey series of books for girls.
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1973-1974 The Little Train; The Little Fire Engine; The Little Horse Bus; The Little SteamrollerLondon: 1973-1974A wonderful collection of the Edward Ardizzone illustrated editions of Graham Greene's charming children's picture books, in the original dust wrappers.
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1930 One Family: A Dream of Real ThingsLondon: 1930A scarce children's book adapted by Owen Rutter, from the 1930 film of the same name, directed by Walter Creighton.
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2000-2002 4vol Harry Potter CalendarsLondon: 2000-2003Four very smart sealed Harry Potter calendars from Warner Bros.
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2000-2003 3vol Harry Potter CalendarsLondon: 2000-2003Three very smart sealed Harry Potter calendars from Warner Bros.
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1891 Tiddledywink TalesLondon: 1891A first UK edition copy of this delightful children's work by American author John Kendrick Bangs.
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Signed1966 I Go By Sea, I Go By LandLondon: 1966An uncommon to see signed novel by P. L. Travers, a touching war novel inscribed by Travers.
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1964 The Art of Beatrix PotterLondon: 1964A smart third edition of this delightful collection of the artwork of English writer and illustrator Beatrix Potter.
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1959 The Wind in the WillowsLondon: 1959The first edition of this novel to feature the colourful illustrations of Ernest H. Shepard, one of the most sought after editions of this beloved novel.
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1970-76 Three Dr. Seuss WorksLondon: 1970-76A nice set of three of the comical works of Dr. Seuss, a colourfully illustrated set which includes one of his most famous works.
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1859 Dean's Moveable Books, Red Riding HoodLondon: 1859A very scarce Victorian moveable book for children, colourfully depicting 'Little Red Riding Hood'.