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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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c1934 Folio of Songs from Walt Disney's Famous Pictures: Mickey Mouse and Silly SymphonyNew York: c1934The very scarce first edition of this charmingly illustrated publication of sheet music accompanying Disney's charming Silly Symphony animations. -
1938 Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven DwarfsNot Stated: 1938A charmingly illustrated edition of the Snow White tale, 'an authorized book of the Walt Disney movie' on linen leaves. -
1935 The "Pop-Up" Dick Tracy: The Capture of Boris ArsonChicago: 1935The first edition of this delightful and vibrant pop-up tale about the crime solving capabilities of detective Dick Tracy, illustrated in colour. -
1934 Mickey Mouse Waddle BookNew York: 1934The uncommon first edition of this wonderfully illustrated and pioneering interactive "Waddle Book", in the original dust wrapper. -
1896 Tom Brown's School DaysLondon: 1896A nice copy of the 1896 edition in the original cloth, with a handsome armorial gilt design to the front board and spine and numerous black and white illustrations by Edmund J. Sullivan throughout. -
1992 Mickey Mouse Waddle BookBedford, MA: 1992A wonderfully illustrated facsimile edition of this interactive "Waddle Book" in which the well-known Disney characters come out and walk. -
1938 Mickey Mouse the Boat-BuilderNew York: 1938The scarce first edition of this charming children's picture book from Disney, produced to coincide with the release of their 1938 short film 'Boat Builders'. -
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2003-2004 5vol Set of Jesse Jameson TitlesLondon: 2003-2004A 5 volume set of first editions, first impressions, 4 in original, unclipped dust wrappers, and an unusual paperback duplicate. -
1934 Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad WolfPhiladelphia: 1934Illustrated throughout by the staff of the Walt Disney Studios, this is the charmingly illustrated first edition of Disney's illustrated Red Riding Hood. -
1912 Robin Hood and the Men of the GreenwoodEdinburgh & London : 1912A delightful retelling of the classic Robin Hood Tale, with a frontispiece, illustrated title page, and 15 colour plates by Walter Crane. -
1954 Dan Dare Pilot of the FutureLondon: 1954Vibrantly illustrated with pop-up scenes throughout, this is the first edition of this scarce pop-up of the Dan Dare children's comics. -
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2004 Children of the LampLondon; New York; Toronto; Sydney; Auckland; Mexico City; New Delhi; Hong Kong: 2004A signed first edition, first impression, in excellent condition, and accompanied by rare promotional postcards. -
1895 The Red True Story BookLondon: 1895A delightful collection of historical narratives for children, with an illustrated title page and 18 plates. -
1938-1939 Mumfie's Magic Box & Mumfie's Uncle SamuelLondon: 1938-1939Two charming first edition Mumfie books from Katharine Tozer, including a very scarce first edition of 'Mumfie's Magic Box'. -
c1910 The Water-BabiesLondon : c1910A beautifully illustrated children's novel by Charles Kingsley, with a frontispiece and 7 colourful plates. -
1961 Snow WhiteLondon: 1961The first edition of this beautifully illustrated colour pop-up book for children depicting the story of Snow White, from Vojtech Kubasta. -
1934 Mickey Mouse Presents His Silly Symphonies with "Scenic" IllustrationsLondon: 1934The scarce first UK edition of this charmingly illustrated pop-up book from Walt Disney Studios, published to celebrate the animated Silly Symphonies shorts. -
1933 The "Pop-Up" Silly Symphonies Containing Babes in the Woods and King NeptuneNew York: 1933The first edition of this charmingly illustrated pop-up book from Walt Disney Studios, published to coincide with the animated Silly Symphonies shorts. -
1935 The Robber KittenPhiladelphia: 1935An early edition of this charming 1930s Disney publication, released in conjunction with the Silly Symphonies animated short film 'The Robber Kitten'. -
1934 Mickey Mouse StoriesLondon: 1934The first edition of this charmingly illustrated collection of tales about Mickey Mouse, based upon a series of animated 1930s shorts including 'Pioneer Days'. -
1931 Mickey Mouse Story BookPhiladelphia: 1931An exceptionally lovely example of the first edition of this collection of humorous short tales about Mickey Mouse, illustrated throughout. -
1937-1944 Bookano Stories: No. 4 and No. 11London: 1937-1944Two brightly illustrated volumes of the Bookano Stories series, illustrated with ten delightful colour pop-up scenes. -
1936-1940 Blanche-Neige et Les Sept Nains; Les Trois Petits Cochons Le Grand Mechant LoupParis: 1936-1940French language editions of two charming mid-20th century children's productions from Walt Disney. Featuring the first edition of a pop-up book of Three Little Pigs, and an illustrated edition of Snow White. -
1868 Beeton's Boy's AnnualLondon : 1868A charming annual of 19th century children's literature, with a colourful frontispiece, 51 plates and in text illustrations throughout. -
c1900 Nursery Rhymes and Nursery Tales of EnglandLondon: c1900A charming morocco-bound copy of these children's rhymes and tales, collected by scholar and antiquarian James Orchard Halliwell. -
1889 Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets Etc. Etc.London : 1889The fifth edition of this witty children's book of alphabets by Edward Lear, with 162 illustrations alongside humorous captions. -
1908 Red Cap AdventuresLondon: 1908The first edition of Samuel Crockett's humorous children's adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's Waverly Novels. The second in the series, focusing on tales such as Ivanhoe and The Pirate. -
1897 The Surprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those Of General Napoleon Smith An Improving HistoryLondon : 1897A first edition of this whimsical children's novel by S.R. Crockett, with a frontispiece, illustrated title page, and in text illustrations throughout. -
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[c.1890] The Boy's Own Book of Natural HistoryLondon: [c.1890] dated from copy held by the National Library of WalesA handsome full calf copy from prolific nature writer J. G. Wood, illustrated throughout. -
2001-2007 The Harry Potter SeriesLondon: 2001-2007An exceptional and scarce complete first edition set of the large print edition of J. K. Rowling's complete Harry Potter series. -
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2001-2006 6Vols Pure Dead and Deep SeriesLondon: 2001-2006A complete six-volume signed first edition, first impression, set of Debi Gliori’s Pure Dead and Deep series, delightfully gothic and humorous tales following the chaotic Strega-Borgia family. -
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2003-2005 5 Vols The Spiderwick Chronicles with Notebook and Scarce Promotional Trading CardsLondon: 2003-2005A near-complete, first edition, first impression set of The Spiderwick Chronicles, with all but one volume signed by both Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi. -
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2003 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeOxford : 2003The first edition, first impression of the children's edition of Mark Haddon's modern classic, narrated by a gifted teenager investigating a neighbourhood mystery, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
2000 The Amber SpyglassLondon: 2000A signed first edition, first impression of Philip Pullman’s The Amber Spyglass, the award-winning conclusion to the His Dark Materials trilogy, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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2003-2008 3vol Set The Touchstone TrilogyOxford: 2003-2008An excellent set of first editions of this beloved children's fantasy series, in their original, unclipped dust wrappers.
