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Children's classics are among the most collectible books of all, and among the most likely to surprise people with their value. Early editions of beloved titles, in good condition, can be worth a great deal, and condition matters enormously here, because children's books were made to be handled. Our shelf spans classic stories, illustrated editions and vintage favourites, from affordable reading copies to scarce early printings. Some of the finest books to pass through our hands have been children's classics: an 1867 and an 1869 edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, an 1872 Through the Looking Glass, and a 1906 first edition Peter Pan. Value comes down to edition, condition, illustrations and demand. We are based in Howick, KZN, ship worldwide, and add new stock regularly. If you have old children's books and wonder whether they are valuable, read our guide on how to know if your old book is valuable.
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Scarce 1972 first edition of Rumer Godden’s illustrated children’s folk tale, with charming colour artwork by Mairi Hedderwick. A collectible early Macmillan edition despite substantial wear and tearing to the dust jacket.
A handsome circa-1930s Blackie edition of The Arabian Nights, selected and retold for children by Gladys Davidson and illustrated by René Bull. Complete with all sixteen colour plates and featuring striking decorated…
The Day Jean-Pierre Went Round the World - A charming 1965 first edition of Paul Gallico's illustrated children's adventure featuring Jean-Pierre the guinea pig on a journey around the world. Beautifully illustrated…
The Collector’s Book of Children’s Books - A richly illustrated 1971 first edition reference by noted bibliophile Eric Quayle, surveying the fascinating history and collecting of children's books from early printed works…
The Life of Our Lord - A charming 1970 hardcover edition of Charles Dickens's deeply personal retelling of the life of Jesus Christ, originally written exclusively for his own children. An unusual…
A charming vintage Thomas Nelson edition of Charles Kingsley's classic The Water Babies. This copy has additional provenance in the form of a handwritten school prize inscription dated July 1951. An attractive…
The Second Jungle Book - Attractive 1931 Macmillan hardcover edition of Rudyard Kipling's The Second Jungle Book, with decorations by J. Lockwood Kipling. Original blue cloth with gilt elephant medallion and elaborate…
T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats is one of the most celebrated collections of humorous animal poetry in twentieth-century English literature. First published by Faber and Faber in 1939,…
Scarce vintage circa-1930 Hodder & Stoughton edition of J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan and Wendy, beautifully illustrated by Mabel Lucie Attwell. Original pictorial cloth with colour plates and numerous illustrations. A charming…
The Medici Fairy Series - A complete five-volume Medici fairy collection featuring the enchanting illustrations of Molly Brett and Margaret Tarrant, beautifully preserved and ideal for collectors and lovers of classic fairy…
A Treasury of Flower Fairies - A beautifully illustrated treasury of Cicely Mary Barker's enchanting Flower Fairies, featuring exquisite botanical artwork and classic fairy poems in a collectible hardcover edition.
Flora's Feast - A beautifully illustrated Windward reprint of Walter Crane's classic Victorian masterpiece, featuring exquisite Art Nouveau artwork and charming floral verse.
Woodland Frolics - A scarce 1952 first edition of Doreen Baxter's beautifully illustrated fairy tale classic, featuring outstanding internal condition with vibrant illustrations and the original, albeit heavily worn, dust jacket.
The Pixie O. Harris Fairy Book - A charming and increasingly scarce 1925 first edition of The Pixie O. Harris Fairy Book, richly illustrated with delightful fairy artwork and timeless stories that…
In Fairyland - A beautifully illustrated edition of Andrew Lang's magical fairy tale featuring Richard Doyle's original Victorian artwork in stunning full colour.
A charming 1951 second impression of Doreen Baxter's beautifully illustrated Fairyland Frolics, featuring exceptionally well-preserved artwork and text despite significant binding and dust jacket damage.
This 1927 Fourth Edition with its original dust jacket represents an exceptional opportunity for collectors of children's literature, Milne enthusiasts, and admirers of illustrated books. While the dust jacket shows some loss…
A beautifully illustrated vintage retelling of the beloved Christmas legend of Good King Wenceslas, featuring artwork by Gordon Laite.
Tatsinda - A beautifully illustrated classic fantasy by Elizabeth Enright featuring Irene Haas's enchanting artwork. A desirable Heinemann edition of this increasingly collectible children's fantasy.
English Fairy Tales - A beautifully produced 1979 Macmillan facsimile edition of English Fairy Tales, featuring Flora Annie Steel's classic retellings and Arthur Rackham's world-famous colour and black-and-white illustrations.
