26.
About Wise Men and Simpletons
by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
with illustrations by Nonny Horogian
1st British edition, published by Hamish Hamilton in 1972
by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
with illustrations by Nonny Horogian
1st British edition, published by Hamish Hamilton in 1972
ISBN: 0241022169.
Tales from Grimm, translated by Elizabeth Shub.
Illustrated with etchings.
Labels removed from prelims, and three stamps; no other library marks.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Tales from Grimm, translated by Elizabeth Shub.
Illustrated with etchings.
Labels removed from prelims, and three stamps; no other library marks.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#70384 £7.50
27.
Adaora, a tale of West Africa
by Mary E. Bird
Published by Religious Tract Society circa 1900
by Mary E. Bird
Published by Religious Tract Society circa 1900
Duodecimo.
Green cloth-covered boards.
Black decoration on covers.
123 pages.
Colour frontispiece.
Covers close to VG.
Two small marks on back board
Prize label on front paste down (name of recipient scratched out).
Front endpaper missing.
Fore edges, prelims and early pages foxed.
Contents otherwise clean and unmarked.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Green cloth-covered boards.
Black decoration on covers.
123 pages.
Colour frontispiece.
Covers close to VG.
Two small marks on back board
Prize label on front paste down (name of recipient scratched out).
Front endpaper missing.
Fore edges, prelims and early pages foxed.
Contents otherwise clean and unmarked.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#105186 £4.50
28.
Adventures of Marshall Vavasour
by S. W. Saddler
1st edition, published by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge circa 1928
by S. W. Saddler
1st edition, published by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge circa 1928
Blue semi-pictorial cloth-covered boards with red and gilt lettering.
160 pages.
16 pages of adverts at back of book.
Black and white illustrations throughout, not attributed.
Front cover worn and creased.
Faint damp mark to pages, near base of spine.
Spotting to fore edge.
Reading condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
160 pages.
16 pages of adverts at back of book.
Black and white illustrations throughout, not attributed.
Front cover worn and creased.
Faint damp mark to pages, near base of spine.
Spotting to fore edge.
Reading condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#82428 £3.50
29.
Albert
by Alison Jezard
with illustrations by Margaret Gordon
1st Thus edition, published by Puffin in 1971
by Alison Jezard
with illustrations by Margaret Gordon
1st Thus edition, published by Puffin in 1971
ISBN: 0140304851.
Paperback.
75 pages.
First book about Albert, the Cockney teddy bear.
Covers and first pages dog-eared and worn.
Name on front endpaper.
Pages tanned.
Several of the illustrations have been coloured-in.
Reading condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Paperback.
75 pages.
First book about Albert, the Cockney teddy bear.
Covers and first pages dog-eared and worn.
Name on front endpaper.
Pages tanned.
Several of the illustrations have been coloured-in.
Reading condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#82004 £1.00
30.
Alexander in Trouble
by Susan Burke
with illustrations by Gavin Rowe
1st edition, published by Bodley Head in 1979
by Susan Burke
with illustrations by Gavin Rowe
1st edition, published by Bodley Head in 1979
ISBN: 0370301439.
Laminated pictorial covers.
Six short stories about a wheelchair-bound boy.
Fine condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Laminated pictorial covers.
Six short stories about a wheelchair-bound boy.
Fine condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#65041 £3.50
31.
Alice in Wonderland
by Lewis Carroll
with illustrations by Manuela Adreani
1st Thus edition, published by VMB Publishers in 2013
by Lewis Carroll
with illustrations by Manuela Adreani
1st Thus edition, published by VMB Publishers in 2013
ISBN: 9788854023901.
Pictorial laminated boards.
29cm x 36cm.
In-text illustrations, and vivid full-page and double-page illustrations throughout.
Corners slightly bumped, otherwise Fine condition.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Pictorial laminated boards.
29cm x 36cm.
In-text illustrations, and vivid full-page and double-page illustrations throughout.
Corners slightly bumped, otherwise Fine condition.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#115275 £35.00
32.
All about House Plants
by Alan Titchmarsh
Revised edition, published by Hamlyn in 1986
by Alan Titchmarsh
Revised edition, published by Hamlyn in 1986
Laminated pictorial covers.
Spine faded.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Spine faded.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#68289 £3.00
33.
All About Otters
by Philip Wayre
1st edition, published by G. Whizzard Publications in 1979
by Philip Wayre
1st edition, published by G. Whizzard Publications in 1979
ISBN: 023397167X.
White pictorial laminated boards.
24.5cm x 1944cm.
44 pages.
Illustrated with photographs taken by the author.
Small scuff to front cover.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
White pictorial laminated boards.
24.5cm x 1944cm.
44 pages.
Illustrated with photographs taken by the author.
Small scuff to front cover.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#85897 £3.50
34.
All about Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends
Published by Dean in 2004
Published by Dean in 2004
ISBN: 9780603561542.
Quarto.
Pictorial laminated boards.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Quarto.
Pictorial laminated boards.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#118846 £5.00
35.
All about trains
Published by L T A Robinson circa 1950
Published by L T A Robinson circa 1950
Quarto.
Pictorial glazed boards.
Green cloth spine.
Covers worn at edges.
Corners bumped.
Neat prize dedication on front endpaper.
Contents VG.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Pictorial glazed boards.
Green cloth spine.
Covers worn at edges.
Corners bumped.
Neat prize dedication on front endpaper.
Contents VG.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#118445 £5.00
36.
Amelia Jane Gets into Trouble
by Enid Blyton
1st Thus edition, published by Egmont in 2018
by Enid Blyton
1st Thus edition, published by Egmont in 2018
ISBN: 9780603574702.
Paperback.
119 pages.
3rd book about Amelia Jane, the naughty doll.
Light wear to covers.
Contents unmarked.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Paperback.
119 pages.
3rd book about Amelia Jane, the naughty doll.
Light wear to covers.
Contents unmarked.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#107082 £2.00
37.
An Edwardian Album
by Rosemary Lowndes and Claude Kailer
Published by Laura Ashley
by Rosemary Lowndes and Claude Kailer
Published by Laura Ashley
Paperback.
20cm x 30cm.
"A complete family album to cut out and dress."
Fine condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
20cm x 30cm.
"A complete family album to cut out and dress."
Fine condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#96165 £25.00
38.
And Peakie lived Happily ever After
by Lavinia Russ
1st English edition, published by Bodley Head in 1969
by Lavinia Russ
1st English edition, published by Bodley Head in 1969
A story written in the first person about an American girl growing up in Kansas during the first World War.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#62469 £8.50
39.
Animal Fair
by Aidan Chambers
with illustrations by Anthony Colbert
1st edition, published by Book Club Association in 1979
by Aidan Chambers
with illustrations by Anthony Colbert
1st edition, published by Book Club Association in 1979
Blue boards with gilt lettering.
Name neatly crossed out on front endpaper.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Name neatly crossed out on front endpaper.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#51993 £7.50
40.
Animal Fair
by Aidan Chambers
with illustrations by Anthony Colbert
1st edition, published by Book Club Association in 1979
by Aidan Chambers
with illustrations by Anthony Colbert
1st edition, published by Book Club Association in 1979
An anthology of stories, poems and articles about animals.
A few marks to dustwrapper.
Dedication to previous owner on front endpaper.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
A few marks to dustwrapper.
Dedication to previous owner on front endpaper.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#70504 £7.50
41.
Arthur the Outlaw
by Peter Kavanagh
with illustrations by Peter Kavanagh
1st edition, published by Hodder Wayland in 2000
by Peter Kavanagh
with illustrations by Peter Kavanagh
1st edition, published by Hodder Wayland in 2000
ISBN: 075002979X.
Paperback.
46 pages.
Shooting Stars - for newly confident readers.
Generally VG, but faint spill mark to lower corner of last few pages.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Paperback.
46 pages.
Shooting Stars - for newly confident readers.
Generally VG, but faint spill mark to lower corner of last few pages.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#91943 £1.00
42.
As we sweep through the deep - A story of the stirring times of old
by Gordon Stables
Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons circa 1925
by Gordon Stables
Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons circa 1925
Blue covers, black lettering and black and orange decoration.
Four illustrations by Walter L Grieve.
Wear to spine and edges of covers.
Inner hinge cracked.
Light foxing throughout.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Four illustrations by Walter L Grieve.
Wear to spine and edges of covers.
Inner hinge cracked.
Light foxing throughout.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#81733 £3.00
43.
Bad, Bad Bunnies
by Judy Delton
with illustrations by Alan Tiegreen
1st Thus edition, published by Young Yearling in 1990
by Judy Delton
with illustrations by Alan Tiegreen
1st Thus edition, published by Young Yearling in 1990
ISBN: 0440402786.
Paperback.
Pee Wee Scouts series.
71 pages.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Paperback.
Pee Wee Scouts series.
71 pages.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#82110 £2.50
44.
Basuto Fireside Tales
by Phyllis Savory
with illustrations by Jillian Hulme
1st edition, published by Howard Timmins, Cape Town in 1962
by Phyllis Savory
with illustrations by Jillian Hulme
1st edition, published by Howard Timmins, Cape Town in 1962
Small quarto.
Yellow cloth-covered boards.
Minor wear to edges of dustwrapper.
Slight discolouration at edges of covers and faint damp mark at upper corner of pages - does not affect text.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Yellow cloth-covered boards.
Minor wear to edges of dustwrapper.
Slight discolouration at edges of covers and faint damp mark at upper corner of pages - does not affect text.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#70389 £7.50
45.
Beauty and the Beast
by Vera Southgate
with illustrations by Stephen Player
1st Thus edition, published by Ladybird Books in 2006
by Vera Southgate
with illustrations by Stephen Player
1st Thus edition, published by Ladybird Books in 2006
Paperback.
Fine condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Fine condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#109117 £1.50
46.
Beginning the Recorder
by Douglas Coombes
with illustrations by Paul Leith
1st edition, published by Dorsey Brothers in 1989
by Douglas Coombes
with illustrations by Paul Leith
1st edition, published by Dorsey Brothers in 1989
Paperback.
Includes pull out chart and pratice board.
Slight wear to covers.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Includes pull out chart and pratice board.
Slight wear to covers.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#77646 £2.50
47.
Ben and his amazing puffer
by Lindsey Hart
with illustrations by Martin Impey
Published by National Asthma Campaign
by Lindsey Hart
with illustrations by Martin Impey
Published by National Asthma Campaign
ISBN: 0950643483.
Paperback.
20cm x 20cm.
Designed to teach young children about asthma.
Short simple text, large print.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Paperback.
20cm x 20cm.
Designed to teach young children about asthma.
Short simple text, large print.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#103268 £2.00
48.
Biggles flies South
by W. E. Johns
with illustrations by Jack Nicolle
Published by Oxford University Press in 1946
by W. E. Johns
with illustrations by Jack Nicolle
Published by Oxford University Press in 1946
Brown cloth-covered boards.
Black lettering on spine.
Covers worn and soiled.
Corners bumped.
Address on front pastedown.
Some fingermarking to page edges.
Reading condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Black lettering on spine.
Covers worn and soiled.
Corners bumped.
Address on front pastedown.
Some fingermarking to page edges.
Reading condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#117727 £2.50
49.
Biggles in France
by W. E. Johns
Reprint, published by Red Fox in 1993
by W. E. Johns
Reprint, published by Red Fox in 1993
ISBN: 0099283115.
Paperback.
Light wear to covers.
Name scribbled out on front endpaper.
Pages tanned.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Paperback.
Light wear to covers.
Name scribbled out on front endpaper.
Pages tanned.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#112458 £4.00
50.
Biggles in the South Seas
by W. E. Johns
with illustrations by Norman Howard
Published by Oxford University Press in 1951
by W. E. Johns
with illustrations by Norman Howard
Published by Oxford University Press in 1951
Green cloth-covered boards.
Black lettering on spine.
Light wear to covers.
Spine strip darkened.
Foxing to fore edge and prelims.
Pages tanned.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
Black lettering on spine.
Light wear to covers.
Spine strip darkened.
Foxing to fore edge and prelims.
Pages tanned.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
#115809 £5.00