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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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1941 The Pink Fairy BookLondon: 1941A lovely later example of the Pink Fairy Book, from Andrew Lang's popular and richly illustrated series of fairy tales. Illustrated throughout by H. J. Ford. -
1883 Crackers for Christmas: More StoriesLondon: 1883A charming Victorian fairy-tale collection, illustrated with eight plates and showcasing Knatchbull-Hugessen’s whimsical, gently Gothic storytelling. -
1893-1896 Russian, Cossack, and Turkish Fairy TalesLondon: 1894-1896A charming three-volume collection of Russian, Cossack, and Turkish folk and fairy tales, translated by R. Nisbet Bain and enriched with striking fin-de-siècle plate and text art. -
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2005 The Highfield Mole Book OneNot Stated: 2005Limited-edition first edition of the epic subterranean children's adventure story, later re-released as the Tunnels series. Signed by both authors with tipped-in bookmark and postcard. -
1893 The Green Fairy BookLondon: 1893A lovely example of the third edition of Andrew Lang's striking collection of fairy tales from the Spanish and Chinese traditions, illustrated throughout by H. J. Ford. -
1893 The Green Fairy BookLondon: 1893A lovely example of the second edition of Andrew Lang's striking collection of fairy tales from the Spanish and Chinese traditions, illustrated throughout by H. J. Ford. -
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2004 How I Live NowLondon: 2004First-edition signed copy of Meg Rosoff's award-winning dystopia about a 21st-century war in rural England. -
1901 Fairy Tales from the SwedishLondon: 1901A good copy of this illustrated collection of Swedish folklore and fairly tale stories translated by H. L. Braekstad, in the publisher's original pictorial cloth. -
1893-1904 Thirteen G. A. Henty First Edition NovelsLondon: 1893-1904An impressive collection of thirteen first edition works from G. A. Henty, the prolific children's novelist known for his works of adventure fiction and historical fiction. -
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2005-2007 3vol Chronicles of Ancient Darkness Books 2-4London : 2005-2007An exciting three volume set of book 2-4 in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series by Michelle Paver, in the orignal unclipped dust wrappers. -
1979 Abbey Lubbers, Banshees and BoggartsHarmondsworth, Middlesex: 1979The first edition of Katherine Briggs's delightful guide to the different supernatural figures within British folklore. Beautiful illustrations by Yvonne Gilbert. -
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2005-2006 2Vols Silverfin and Blood FeverLondon: 2005-2006A pleasing duo of the first two works in Charlie Higson's 'Young Bond' series, both signed by the author to the title page. -
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2004 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeLondon: 2004A pleasing signed, first Red Fox paperback edition of this popular mystery novel, signed by the author to the title page. -
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2004 Wolf Brother: Chronicles Of Ancient DarknessLondon : 2004A signed and numbered collector's edition of the first book in the fantastic series Chronicles of Ancient Darkness by Michelle Paver, in unopened shrink-wrap. -
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2000-2001 2 Vols The Wind Singer; Slaves of the MasteryLondon: 2000-2001The first two instalments of William Nicholson’s acclaimed young-adult fantasy trilogy 'The Wind on Fire', signed by the author and complete with the original unclipped dust wrappers. -
2009 Eragon's Guide to AlagaesiaLondon: 2009A delightful illustrated guide to the world of Alagaesia within Paolini's best-selling fantasy series. -
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2004 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeLondon: 2004A lovely signed, second edition copy of this popular mystery novel, signed by the author to the title page. -
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2005 2vol Dark Tales of Time and SpaceKing's Lynn: 2005First-edition signed set of Sean Wright's young-adult science-fiction-fantasy classic. -
1958 Boy's Own Paper (Vol 80 No. 6-12) Biggles Buries a Hatchet Complete SerialLondon: 1958Seven issues of 'Boy's Own Paper', containing the complete pre first book edition serial run of 'Biggles Buries a Hatchet' from W. E. Johns. -
1955-1957 Adventure Bound; Adventure UnlimitedLondon: 1955-1957Two thrilling first edition works of children's adventure fiction from W. E. Johns, illustrated throughout and following a group of children as they search for lost treasure in South America. -
1951-1953 A Collection of W. E. Johns' 'Biggles' Novels ('Flying Jacket' Series)London: 1951-1953A smart collection of Biggles novels from this 'Flying Jacket' series of editions. All complete with the original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1952-1963 A Collection of Biggles NovelsLondon: 1952-1963A bright collection of six Biggles adventure novels from W. E. Johns, including a first edition of 'Biggles Flies to Work'. -
1949-1964 A Collection of First Edition Biggles NovelsLondon; Leicester : 1949-1964A selection of first edition 'Biggles' adventure novels from English novelist and WWI pilot W. E. Johns, complete with the original dust wrappers. -
1943-1961 Thirteen First Edition Biggles NovelsLondon: 1943-1961A wonderful collection of thirteen thrilling adventure novels from Capt. W. E. Johns, all first editions about his much loved pilot 'Biggles'. -
1950 2vol Biggles Stories: The Cruise of the Condor and Biggles Flies AgainLondon: 1950Two charming editions on the iconic adventures from the heroic Biggles, including escapades into South America, hunting treasures and encountering spies. -
1949-1963 A Collection of W. E. Johns' Biggles Adventure NovelsLondon: 1949-1963A smart mixed-edition selection of W. E. Johns' popular air-adventure series, four of which are first impressions. -
1938 Ace HighLondon: 1938A lovely collection of heroic tales for children from W.E. Johns and fellow writing air veterans, inspired by their own service during the First World War. -
1949-1965 8vol A Collection of Biggles BooksLondon; Leicester: 1949A delightful collection of Biggles books with dust wrappers, including three first editions and two Children's Book Club editions. -
1893 Stories & Fairytales by Hans Christian AndersenLondon: 1893Charmingly illustrated throughout by Gaskin, this is a wonderful example of the two volume first English language translation of Andersen's tales by H. Oskar Sommer. -
1876 The Quiver of LoveLondon; Belfast: 1876An uncommon green cloth copy of this 1876 collection of Valentines poems, richly illustrated. -
c1910-c1930 Five Volumes from The Wonder Book SeriesLondon; Melbourne: c1910-c1930A charming collection of five volumes from The Wonder Book series, richly illustrated with colour plates and photographs, with three volumes complete with their original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1930 The Persian LadyLondon: 1930A charmingly illustrated first edition, in lovely condition, with original dust wrapper. -
1902 Just So Stories For Little ChildrenLondon: 1902A lovely copy of the first edition, second, October 1902 printing, bound in original red cloth pictorial boards. -
1928 Old Rhymes For All TimesLondon; Glasgow: [1928] dated from a copy held by the British LibraryA charming, and uncommon first edition, illustrated, and prefaced, by the author. -
1940 Walt Disney's FantasiaNew York: 1940The exceptionally vibrantly illustrated first edition of Deems Taylor's novelisation of Walt Disney's animated film 'Fantasia', a beautiful volume with tipped in colour plates. -
1937 Walt Disney's Mickey MouseCalifornia: 1937Charmingly illustrated throughout in colour, this is prominent animator David Tendlar's own copy of this scarce illustrated volume, retelling Disney's 'Silly Symphonies' shorts.