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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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2000 The Amber SpyglassLondon: 2000The first edition of The Amber Spyglass, the final critically acclaimed novel in Pullman's iconic His Dark Materials series. -
2008 The Remarkable Adventures of Tom Scatterhorn: The Museums SecretOxford: 2008The very scarce first edition, first impression of the first novel in Henry Chancellor's children's trilogy. -
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2004 The Valley of SecretsCornwall: 2004The very scarce signed first edition, second impression of this mysterious and amusing novel from English children's book writer Charmian Hussey. -
1996-1997 2vol The Golden Compass and The Subtle KnifeNew York: 1996-1997The first American editions of the first two His Dark Materials novels that have now become staples of modern fiction and fantasy. -
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2003 The Valley of SecretsCornwall: 2003The very scarce signed first edition of this mysterious and amusing novel from English children's book writer Charmian Hussey. -
1930 Out of the Ark or Creatures FacetiousLondon: 1930A captivating illustrated book of playful prose, in its first edition. -
1862 Peter Parley's AnnualLondon: 1862A scarce annual from American author Peter Parley, with colour illustrations. -
1866 The Little EpiscopalianNew York: 1866A charming mid-19th century example of Mary Anne Cruse's very scarce moral children's novel, highlighting the importance of Episcopalian teachings in the education of the young. -
1952 Five Have a Wonderful TimeLondon: 1952The first edition of Enid Blyton's eleventh Famous Five novel in the original unclipped dust wrapper, illustrated with numerous line drawings by Eileen Soper. -
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1905 Everychild: A Book of Verses for ChildrenLeeds : 1905A charming association copy of Holbrook Jackson's children's verses, presented and inscribed to his mother. -
1834 Integrity. A TaleLondon: 1834A nice copy of Mrs. Hofland's Integrity in half brown calf with marbled paper-covered boards, and a monochrome illustrated frontispiece. -
1897 Life of Queen Victoria: A Book For Young PeopleLondon: 1897A lovely little children's biography on Queen Victoria, with colour plates and other charming illustrations. -
1864-1909 12Vol Bibliothèque Rose Illustrée SeriesParis: 1864-1909A set of twelve of Hachette's Bibliothèque Rose (illustrated children's stories), in the publisher's original cloth. -
Les Idées de Mademoiselle MarianneParis : 1884An abundantly illustrated first edition of this 19th century work of French children’s literature, with a frontispiece and 18 plates. -
1930-1931 The London Rover (Vol III & Vol IV)London: 1930-1931A vanishingly scarce scouting magazine for boys, issued the London Rover Committee. -
1876 Norrie SetonLondon; Edinburgh: 1876Lovely half-calf children's maritime novel by Anne Jane Cupples, delightfully illustrated, with three additional short stories from husband George Cupples. -
c1899 The Adventures of Mr. Verdant GreenLondon: c1899Later edition of this illustrated novel by Edward Bradley in the publisher's original pictorial cloth. -
1888 The Pied Piper of HamelinLondon: [1888] Undated, but inscription from 1888 to title page.A beautifully colour illustrated first edition copy of Browning's 1888 title. -
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2004-2005 Eragon; EldestLondon: 2004-2005Fine signed first UK editions of the first two novels in Christopher Paolini's 'Inheritance Cycle' series of novels about a young dragon rider named Eragon. -
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2008 BrisingrLondon: 2008A fine example of the limited edition first UK edition of the third book in Paolini's Inheritance Cycle, signed by the author. -
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2003 A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad BeginningLondon: 2003A superb sealed limited edition of the first 'Series of Unfortunate Events' novel, 'The Bad Beginning'. Signed by Lemony Snicket. -
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2003-2008 The Inkheart Trilogy: Inkheart, Inkspell, and Inkdeath; Dragon RiderFrome: 2003-2008The first UK editions of four of Cornelia Funke's best selling children's novels, including the entirety of her 'Inkheart' trilogy, and with three of these volumes signed by the author. -
2003 A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad BeginningLondon: 2003A fine example of this illustrated special edition of the first book from Lemony Snicket's popular series about the Baudelaire children, with a special cut-away binding. -
c1907 Popular Tales from the NorseLondon: c1907A smart copy of Sir George Webbe Dasent’s rare English translation of "Norske Folkeeventyr", issued as part of the “London Library” series. -
1869 The Child's Book of Nature Part I.- PlantsNew York: 1869An uncommon single first volume of a three volume set, a well-illustrated children's title. -
1903-1929 4vol The Prize for Girls and BoysLondon : 1903-1929A wonderfully illustrated 4 volume set of 20th century children's books, known as The Prize for Girls and Boys, with frontispieces and coloured plates. -
1860 The Robber KittenLondon : 1860A delightful second edition of the entertaining children's narrative of a robber kitten, with a colourful frontispiece, 7 colourful plates, and a musical score. -
c1857 Little Ferns For Fanny's Little FriendsLondon : c1857a very scarce illustrated edition of this charming collection of children's stories, with a double frontispiece, 6 plates, and in text illustrations throughout. -
1912 At Agincourt: A Tale of the White Hoods of ParisLondon: 1912An exceptional example of G. A. Henty's thrilling tale of 15th century France, illustrated by Wal Paget and in a very scarce dust wrapper. -
c.1890 At the Back of the North WindLondon: c.1890A scarce edition of the children's fantasy classic, which has been applauded for its spiritual depth. -
1897 Stories & Fairy Tales by Hans Christian AndersenLondon: 1897Lovely collection of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales, delightfully illustrated by Arthur Gaskin and bound in one volume. -
1890 With Lee in Virginia: A Story of the American Civil WarLondon: 1890The very scarce first edition of this tale of the American Civil War, from prolific English novelist G. A. Henty. -
1885 The Young ColonistsLondon: 1885A very scarce first edition of this historical war novel from G. A. Henty. His only work to be issued by George Routledge and Sons. -
1884 By Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti WarLondon: 1884A desirable and very scarce first edition copy of G. A. Henty's novel set during the Anglo-Ashanti wars. -
1886 The Dragon and the Raven or, The Days of King AlfredLondon: 1886The very scarce first edition of G. A. Henty's popular historical-adventure novel, set during King Alfred's reign in 9th-century England. -
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2004 3vol Daniel and the DisappearedSaltash, Cornwall: 2004A set of three signed first editions of M. E. Warner's fantastical Cornish children's adventure series.