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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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2002-2004 3vol Set of Connor Clover BooksNorwich: 2002-2004Three children's titles by Helen Oghenegweke, including a very scarce early copy later printed under a different title. -
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2002 The Voyage of the Arctic TernLondon: 2002The first edition of Hugh Montgomery's first work of fiction, signed by the author, in the original publisher's binding with the unclipped, bright dust wrapper and illustrations by Nick Poullis throughout. -
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2002-2003 5vol Collection of The Adventures of Eddie DickensNew York; London: 2002-2003A comedic 5 volume collection of the adventures of Eddie Dickens, in the original unclipped dust wrappers. -
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2003 PoisonLondon: 2003The first edition of this spooky tale in the publisher's original purple cloth binding with the original bright, unclipped dust wrapper, signed by the author. -
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2005 The Cry of the IcemarkFrome: 2005A signed first edition of this exciting fantasy children's novel, in the original unclipped dust wrapper with a book mark. -
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2005 The Cry of the IcemarkFrome: 2005A signed limited edition of this exciting fantasy children's novel, in the original unclipped dust wrapper and slipcase. -
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2004-2007 2 Vols Dragon Rider; InkdeathSomerset: 2004-2007A two-volume signed limited edition collection of Cornelia Funke’s Dragon Rider and Inkdeath, first UK editions in their original bindings with slipcases, enchanting works of fantasy and adventure for younger readers. -
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2005 The Cry of the IcemarkFrome: 2005A signed limited edition of this exciting fantasy children's novel, in the original unclipped dust wrapper with a book mark and slipcase. -
1999-2001 Skellig and Secret HeartNew York; London: 1999-2001A set of critically acclaimed first edition novels by children's author David Almond, in both publishers' original cloth bindings with the original bright, unclipped dust wrappers. -
1964 Ann at Highwood Hall Poems for ChildrenLondon: 1964A lovely blue cloth first edition of this 1964 children's classic, with original, illustrated dust wrapper. -
2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireLondon : 2000The first edition of the fourth novel in the famous Harry Potter series, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1954 Little Grey Rabbit Goes to the SeaLondon: 1954The lovely first edition of Little Grey Rabbit Goes To Sea, with delicate water colour illustrations by Margaret Tempest. -
1967 Captain Slaughterboard Drops AnchorLondon: 1967An excellent, new edition of Mervyn Peake's first published book. A comical children's tale with whimsical illustrations by the author. -
2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireLondon : 2000The first edition of the fourth novel in the famous Harry Potter series, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1908 A Child's Garden of VersesLondon: 1908A beautiful 1908 edition of Stevenson's popular and timeless book of children's poetry. -
1927 The Play's The Thing! Musical Plays for ChildrenNot stated: [1927]The delightful first edition of 12 musical plays for children by beloved author Enid Blyton, with a frontispiece, 23 plates and musical scores throughout. -
1926 The SeekersLondon: 1926The charming first edition of H.E. Bates's children's classic The Seekers in the original paper cover boards. Glassine Wrapper included. -
1903 The Sad End of Erica's BlackamoorLondon: 1903An uncommon first edition children's tale by F. Claude Kempson. Illustrated throughout, this is the fateful tale of a young girl's doll. -
1876 The House that Baby BuiltSalisbury: 1876A lovely example of the second edition of William Henry Pullen's very scarce children's novel, in the publisher's original cloth binding. -
1902 A Companion to School ClassicsLondon : 1902The scarce third edition prize binding of this comprehensive scholarly companion, with a frontispiece and 10 further illustrations. -
1917 Shrewsbury Fables: Being Addresses Given in Shrewsbury School ChapelLondon: 1917A charming collection of fables written by the headmaster at Shrewsbury School. A first edition. -
1880 Kate Greenaway's Birthday Book For ChildrenLondon: 1880The first edition of this popular and charming birthday book by Kate Greenaway, beautifully and colourfully illustrated throughout. -
1896 A Knight of the White Cross: A Tale of the Siege of RhodesLondon: 1896A first edition, first impression historical novel from G. A. Henty, presented here in Bickers half straight-grain morocco. -
c1829 The Fables of Aesop, and Others For the Improvement of YouthLondon: c1829A very scarce two volume set of Aesop's fables, adapted for young people and illustrated with fantastic aquatint illustrations, and both in contemporary half calf. -
1904 The Heroes or Greek Fairy Tales for My ChildrenLondon: 1904A smartly bound collection of retold Greek myths and legends from Charles Kingsley, written for children with illustrations. -
1903 The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land-BabyLondon: 1903A later printing of the fourth edition of Charles Kingsley's important children's fantasy novel, with illustrations from Linley Sambourne. -
1909 Legends and Stories of Italy For ChildrenLondon: 1909The first edition of this charming work of legends and stories, exploring the historical tales of Italy, with a frontispiece and numerous colourful plates throughout. -
1844 The Settlers in Canada. Written for Young PeopleLondon: 1844A beautifully bound two volume first edition set of Frederick Marryat's children's novel following a family of settlers living near Lake Ontario, bound in decorative half calf. -
c1919-1970 The Tales of Beatrix PotterLondon: c1919-1970Ten early and mid-20th century editions of Beatrix Potter's brightly illustrated and much beloved children's tales, including 'The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck' and 'The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies'. -
c1919-1944 The Tales of Beatrix PotterLondon: c1919-1944Eighteen early and mid-20th century editions of Beatrix Potter's brightly illustrated and much beloved children's tales. -
1919 The Tale of Johnny Town-MouseLondon: 1919An exceptionally bright example of an early edition of Beatrix Potter's charming retelling of Aesop's 'The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse'. -
1922 Cecily Parsley's Nursery RhymesLondon: 1922A wonderful example of the first edition of Beatrix Potter's collection of traditional English nursery rhymes, charmingly illustrated throughout in colour. -
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[1910] The Tale of Tom KittenLondon: [1910]Beautifully illustrated throughout with Beatrix Potter's watercolours, this is a lovely early edition of Beatrix Potter's classic tale. -
1938 Tanglewood Tales; Stories from The Arabian Nights; The Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy TalesLondon: 1938A delightful selection of children's fairy tales, folk tales and myths, all of which are adorned with colour plates by Edmund Dulac. -
1909 Ginger & PicklesLondon: 1909A lovely example of the first edition of this charming children's tale from Beatrix Potter, following the adventures of a cat and a dog who run a small village shop. -
1918 The Tale of Johnny Town-MouseLondon: 1918A fine example of the first edition, second state of Beatrix Potter's charming retelling of Aesop's 'The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse'.