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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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1910 The Lilac Fairy BookLondon: 1910The final of Andrew Lang's popular 'Coloured Fairy Books' series, complete with H. J. Ford's beautiful illustrations. -
1900 The Grey Fairy BookLondon: 1900A pleasing first edition of this delightful anthology, the sixth in Andrew Lang's popular 'Coloured Fairy Books' series. -
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1907 The Olive Fairy BookLondon: 1907A desirable first edition of this classic fairy tale anthology from Andrew Lang, with a curious signed letter by Lang. -
1886 Cendrillon et les FeesAsnières-sur-Seine: 1886Beautifully bound in decorative full morocco, this is the first edition of Perrault's 'Cinderella and the Fairies' to feature the charming illustrations of Beaumont. -
1906 The Orange Fairy BookLondon: 1906The first edition of this beautifully illustrated anthology of fairy tales from Andrew Lang, the tenth in his popular 'Coloured Fairy Books' series. -
1904 The Brown Fairy BookLondon: 1904The first edition of this captivating Fairy Book from Andrew Lang, adorned with colour plates and engravings by H. J. Ford. -
1933-1936 2vol Set People of Importance Important PeopleLondon; New York: 1936; 1933An enchanting pair of uncommon illustrated works from British artist J. H. Dowd, complemented with text passages by Brenda E. Spender. -
1817 La Nouvelle Abeille Du Parnasse, ou Choix de Morceaux Tires de Nos Meilleurs Poetes A L'usage Des Maisons D'educationParis: 1817A very scarce copy of the sixth edition of this collection of poetry for the use in schools. -
c1913 The Story of FranceNew York: c1913First edition of this delightful children's history of France, profusely illustrated with twenty plates by William Rainey. -
1910 The Happy Prince And Other TalesLondon: 1910Lovely copy of Oscar Wilde's famous children's story collection featuring illustrations from Walter Crane and Jacomb Hood. With the bookplate of F. G. Miles. -
1818 Eighteen Maxims of Neatness and Order; To Which is Prefixed An IntroductionLondon: 1818A very scarce copy of this guide to tidiness for children. -
c.1836 2vol Set Tales in Verse for the YoungLondon: c.1836 (undated, dated approximately from copy of the compiled title held by the Society of FriendsAn incredibly scarce pair of poetic titles by Mary Howitt, in original illustrated paperback binding. -
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[1888] Jack the Giant KillerLondon: [1888]A charming colour-illustrated facsimile of Richard Doyle’s manuscript of this classic fairy tale, first created in 1842. -
1825 Mrs. Leicester's School; or, The History of Several Young Ladies, Related by ThemselvesLondon: 1825The ninth edition of this collection of children's stories by siblings Charles and Mary Lamb. -
1939 The Story of MankindLondon: 1939A smart reprint of van Loon’s illustrated popular history tracing human civilisation from prehistory to the modern world, with colour plates. -
1897 Harold The NorsemanLondon: 1897A charming historical fiction that dramatizes the legendary life of Harald Hardrada, including his exploits in Scandinavia, Constantinople and finally at Stamford Bridge in 1066. -
![[1928] Gudrun Done Into English by Margaret Armour](https://roook-pre-live.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/9/9/991w6_43_.jpg)
[1928] Gudrun Done Into English by Margaret ArmourLondon and Toronto: [1928] Undated, dated from a copy held by the British Library.A first edition of this richly illustrated retelling from Scottish writer Margaret Armour. -
1910 The Heroic Life and Exploits of Siegfried The Dragon-SlayerLondon: 1910An incredibly scarce, colour illustrated first edition retelling of this archaic tale. -
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2004 EragonLondon: 2004A signed and inscribed first edition of Paolini’s debut fantasy novel, Eragon, the first book in the fantasy tetralogy The Inheritance Cycle. With the original unclipped dust wrapper and promotional bookmark. -
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[2007] Young Bond 3 Which Title?London: [2007]An incredibly scarce limited first edition, in original sealed promotional packaging. -
2003 Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixLondon: 2003The first adult edition of the fifth novel in the magical Harry Potter series, by J. K. Rowling, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1997-1999 3 Vols Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone; Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanLondon: 1997-2001A three-volume set of the first paperback editions of the opening Harry Potter novels, in original pictorial wraps, including a first-impression Prisoner of Azkaban. -
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2001-2003 2vol Artemis Fowl and The Eternity CodeLondon: 2001-2003The first editions of the first and third novels within Colfer's beloved fantasy series, with Artemis Fowl being signed. -
1998-1999 3 Vols Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone; Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanSt Helens: 1998-1999An early three-volume Book People set of the first Harry Potter titles, with the original unclipped dust wrappers and slipcase, issued shortly after initial publication. -
1999 Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of AzkabanLondon: 1999A lovely first edition, tenth impression of the third novel in the popular 'Harry Potter' series by JK Rowling, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1999 Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of AzkabanLondon: 1999A lovely first edition, sixth impression of the third novel in the popular 'Harry Potter' series by JK Rowling, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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2001-2003 2vol Set Artemis Fowl NovelsLondon: 2001-2003A lovely pair of first editions, with original unclipped dust wrappers and promotional ephemera. -
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2005 SilverFin Limited EditionLondon: 2005The signed limited collector's edition of the first novel within Charlie Higson's iconic Young Bond series, in excellent condition. -
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2005 Operation Red JerichoLondon: 2005An abundantly illustrated signed first edition first impression copy of the first book in The Guild of Specialists trilogy. -
2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireLondon: 2000A first edition deluxe copy of the fourth novel in the famous Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. -
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2005 SilverFinLondon: 2005The signed first edition of SilverFin, the first novel of the very successful Young Bond series, written by Charlie Higson. -
1997-2007 The Harry Potter SeriesLondon: 1997-2007An exceptional complete seven volume set of the wildly popular Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling, including four first editions, first impressions. -
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2005 SilverFin by Charlie HigsonLondon: 2005The signed first edition of the first novel in Charlies Higson's very popular Young Bond series. -
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2004 2vol Wolf Brother; Chronicles of Ancient DarknessLondon: 2004A signed first edition copy of the first book in the fantastic series Chronicles of Ancient Darkness by Michelle Paver, with Ottakar's promotional booklet. -
2000 The Amber SpyglassLondon: 2000The first edition of the final novel in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, critically acclaimed and another example of his iconic work. -
2004 Children of the Lamp; The Akhenaten AdventureLondon: 2004A first edition, first impression proof copy of the first book in P.B. Kerr's children's series, in the original presentation box.