1.
Horses, Horses, Horses
by Phyllis R. Fenner
with illustrations by Pers Crowell
1st edition, published by Chatto & Windus in 1953
by Phyllis R. Fenner
with illustrations by Pers Crowell
1st edition, published by Chatto & Windus in 1953
Green cloth-covered boards.
Gilt lettering on spine.
Dustwrapper worn at edges, with some foxing to flaps and reverse.
Light wear to edges of covers.
Light foxing to prelims.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: high)
Gilt lettering on spine.
Dustwrapper worn at edges, with some foxing to flaps and reverse.
Light wear to edges of covers.
Light foxing to prelims.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: high)
#117145 £4.00
2.
The Night the Water came
by Clive King
with illustrations by Mark Peppe
Published by Kestrel in 1975
by Clive King
with illustrations by Mark Peppe
Published by Kestrel in 1975
Dustwrapper edge chipped.
Label pasted to f.e.p. to cover stamps.
Contents clean and unmarked.
Illustrated with line drawings in text.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: high)
Label pasted to f.e.p. to cover stamps.
Contents clean and unmarked.
Illustrated with line drawings in text.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: high)
#54375 £3.50
3.
Here comes Sophie
by Dick King-Smith
with illustrations by David Parkins
1st Thus edition, published by Ted Smart in 2004
by Dick King-Smith
with illustrations by David Parkins
1st Thus edition, published by Ted Smart in 2004
ISBN: 0744583756.
Large quarto.
Laminated pictorial covers.
Illustrated in black and white.
Omnibus edition containing a number of Sophie stories.
Fine condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: high)
Large quarto.
Laminated pictorial covers.
Illustrated in black and white.
Omnibus edition containing a number of Sophie stories.
Fine condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: high)
#75371 £7.50
4.
Bad Boys
by Eileen Colwell
Reprint, published by Kestre in 1979
by Eileen Colwell
Reprint, published by Kestre in 1979
ISBN: 0722650272.
Octavo.
Black cloth-covered boards.
Gilt lettering on spine.
170 pages.
A collection of stories and some poems by various authors.
School Library stamp on front paste down, no other library marks or labels.
Covers slightly worn.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Octavo.
Black cloth-covered boards.
Gilt lettering on spine.
170 pages.
A collection of stories and some poems by various authors.
School Library stamp on front paste down, no other library marks or labels.
Covers slightly worn.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#88341 £3.00
5.
Living Together in nature - How symbiosis works
by Jane E. Hartman
with illustrations by Lorence Bjorklund
Published by Holiday House in 1977
by Jane E. Hartman
with illustrations by Lorence Bjorklund
Published by Holiday House in 1977
ISBN: 0823403033.
Light brown cloth-covered boards.
Light wear to edges of dustwrapper, and dustwrapper spine faded.
A little discolouration on covers.
VG in other respects.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Light brown cloth-covered boards.
Light wear to edges of dustwrapper, and dustwrapper spine faded.
A little discolouration on covers.
VG in other respects.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#106713 £5.00
6.
Two on an Island and Other Stories
by Ethel Talbot
Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons circa 1930
by Ethel Talbot
Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons circa 1930
Blue pictorial cloth-covered boards.
Black lettering on covers.
White and black decoration on covers.
Dustwrapper heavily worn, with chipping and loss at edges.
Minor wear to covers.
A little foxing to edges of page block.
Pages slightly tanned.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Black lettering on covers.
White and black decoration on covers.
Dustwrapper heavily worn, with chipping and loss at edges.
Minor wear to covers.
A little foxing to edges of page block.
Pages slightly tanned.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#117280 £5.00
7.
Our Phyllis
by Margaret S. Haycraft
with illustrations by K. Street
Published by Partridge in 1909
by Margaret S. Haycraft
with illustrations by K. Street
Published by Partridge in 1909
Octavo.
Red pictorial cloth-covered boards.
165 pages.
Four black and white plates.
3 short stories follow main text.
32 pages of adverts.
Titling on spine blocked in silver.
Prize label on front paste down.
Foxing on prelims.
Pages tanned.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Red pictorial cloth-covered boards.
165 pages.
Four black and white plates.
3 short stories follow main text.
32 pages of adverts.
Titling on spine blocked in silver.
Prize label on front paste down.
Foxing on prelims.
Pages tanned.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#100914 £5.00
8.
Jane-Anne's Story Book
by Cecile Woodford
with illustrations by Cora E. M. Paterson
1st edition, published by Arthur H. Stockwell in 1966
by Cecile Woodford
with illustrations by Cora E. M. Paterson
1st edition, published by Arthur H. Stockwell in 1966
Octavo.
Red cloth-covered boards.
Black lettering on spine.
110 pages.
Twenty four short stories intended as bedtime stories for younger children.
Dustwrapper a little edge-worn.
Front endpaper has been removed.
Inscription by author (signed 'from the Author') and a signature on the title page.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Red cloth-covered boards.
Black lettering on spine.
110 pages.
Twenty four short stories intended as bedtime stories for younger children.
Dustwrapper a little edge-worn.
Front endpaper has been removed.
Inscription by author (signed 'from the Author') and a signature on the title page.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#92520 £5.00
9.
A Hole in her Pocket and Other Stories
by Enid Blyton
with illustrations by Sally Gregory
Reprint, published by Award Publications in 1991
by Enid Blyton
with illustrations by Sally Gregory
Reprint, published by Award Publications in 1991
ISBN: 0861631951.
Octavo.
Pictorial laminated boards.
191 pages.
Popular Rewards series.
Very Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Octavo.
Pictorial laminated boards.
191 pages.
Popular Rewards series.
Very Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#90661 £3.00
10.
Cosy Corner Stories
by Meg Daniels
1st edition, published by Geddes & Grosset in 1996
by Meg Daniels
1st edition, published by Geddes & Grosset in 1996
ISBN: 1855341816.
Laminated pictorial covers.
Large print.
"Tales from Brierybank".
Pages slightly tanned.
Very Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Laminated pictorial covers.
Large print.
"Tales from Brierybank".
Pages slightly tanned.
Very Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#63149 £2.50
11.
Stories for you
by Enid Blyton
Reprint, published by Dean in 1966
by Enid Blyton
Reprint, published by Dean in 1966
ISBN: 0603032648.
Octavo.
Red paper-covered boards.
Black lettering on spine.
Light wear to edges of covers.
Pages tanned at edges, and some fingermarks.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Octavo.
Red paper-covered boards.
Black lettering on spine.
Light wear to edges of covers.
Pages tanned at edges, and some fingermarks.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#95186 £2.50
12.
The Weathercock and Other Stories
by Margaret Baker
with illustrations by Mary Baker
Reprint, published by University Of London in 1946
by Margaret Baker
with illustrations by Mary Baker
Reprint, published by University Of London in 1946
Red cloth-covered boards.
Black lettering on covers.
Dustwrapper a little worn at edges, chipped at spine ends.
Neat dedication on front pastedown.
Pages slightly tanned.
A series of small (2cm x 2cm) photographs of a cricketer bowling, have been stuck to the top corners of some pages to form a 'flick' book.
Condition would otherwise have been VG.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Black lettering on covers.
Dustwrapper a little worn at edges, chipped at spine ends.
Neat dedication on front pastedown.
Pages slightly tanned.
A series of small (2cm x 2cm) photographs of a cricketer bowling, have been stuck to the top corners of some pages to form a 'flick' book.
Condition would otherwise have been VG.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#95971 £12.50
13.
All At Sea - Adventures and Misadventures Afloat
by Michael Brown
1st Thus edition, published by Puffin in 1979
by Michael Brown
1st Thus edition, published by Puffin in 1979
ISBN: 014031041X.
Paperback.
Light wear to covers.
Pages tanned.
Very Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Paperback.
Light wear to covers.
Pages tanned.
Very Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#112740 £3.00
14.
The Old Lion and Other Stories
by Walter de la Mare
with illustrations by Irene Hawkins
1st edition, published by Faber and Faber in 1943
by Walter de la Mare
with illustrations by Irene Hawkins
1st edition, published by Faber and Faber in 1943
Blue cloth-covered boards.
Red decoration on cover.
Red lettering on spine.
Covers worn at edges, and slightly faded.
Spine faded.
Pages slightly tanned.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Red decoration on cover.
Red lettering on spine.
Covers worn at edges, and slightly faded.
Spine faded.
Pages slightly tanned.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#68873 £7.50
15.
16.
Stories for you
by Enid Blyton
1st Thus edition, published by Dean in 1966
by Enid Blyton
1st Thus edition, published by Dean in 1966
ISBN: 0603032648.
Octavo.
Red paper-covered boards.
Black lettering on spine.
184 pages.
Light wear to covers.
Pages tanned.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Octavo.
Red paper-covered boards.
Black lettering on spine.
184 pages.
Light wear to covers.
Pages tanned.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#103200 £2.50
17.
Skylark Short Stories
by Jill Bennett
with illustrations by Julek Heller
1st edition, published by Book Club Association in 1979
by Jill Bennett
with illustrations by Julek Heller
1st edition, published by Book Club Association in 1979
Quarto.
Brown cloth-covered boards.
Gilt lettering on spine.
Dustwrapper worn at edges.
Book itself close to VG.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Brown cloth-covered boards.
Gilt lettering on spine.
Dustwrapper worn at edges.
Book itself close to VG.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#88118 £4.00
18.
Mystery Tour and other stories of detection
by Mick Gowar
1st Thus edition, published by Red Fox in 1992
by Mick Gowar
1st Thus edition, published by Red Fox in 1992
ISBN: 0099977508.
Paperback.
A collection of short stories, compiled by Mick Gowar.
Authors include: Joan Aiken, Helen Cresswell, Adele Geras, Jan Mark and Martin Waddell.
Very Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Paperback.
A collection of short stories, compiled by Mick Gowar.
Authors include: Joan Aiken, Helen Cresswell, Adele Geras, Jan Mark and Martin Waddell.
Very Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#84987 £1.00
19.
The Playhour book of Animal Stories, 1971
Published by IPC Magazines in 1970
Published by IPC Magazines in 1970
ISBN: 0901267058.
Quarto.
White pictorial laminated boards.
69 pages.
33 short stories about different animals, many apparently taken from Aesop.
Light wear to edges of covers.
Contents clean and unmarked.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Quarto.
White pictorial laminated boards.
69 pages.
33 short stories about different animals, many apparently taken from Aesop.
Light wear to edges of covers.
Contents clean and unmarked.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#103391 £4.00
20.
Skylark Short Stories
by Jill Bennett
with illustrations by Julek Heller
1st edition, published by Book Club Association in 1979
by Jill Bennett
with illustrations by Julek Heller
1st edition, published by Book Club Association in 1979
A collection of modern and traditional stories.
Dark brown boards with gold lettering on spine.
Light wear to dustwrapper.
Book itself VG.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Dark brown boards with gold lettering on spine.
Light wear to dustwrapper.
Book itself VG.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#61211 £4.00
21.
The Queer Adventure
by Enid Blyton
with illustrations by Norman Meredith
1st edition, published by Staples Press in 1952
by Enid Blyton
with illustrations by Norman Meredith
1st edition, published by Staples Press in 1952
Orange cloth-covered boards.
Black lettering on spine.
Black decoration on covers.
Pictorial endpapers.
Minor wear to edges of covers.
Pages slightly tanned.
Very Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Black lettering on spine.
Black decoration on covers.
Pictorial endpapers.
Minor wear to edges of covers.
Pages slightly tanned.
Very Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#118817 £35.00
22.
A Thief in the Village and Other Stories
by James Berry
1st edition, published by Hamilton in 1987
by James Berry
1st edition, published by Hamilton in 1987
ISBN: 024112011X.
Black boards with silver lettering on spine.
Review copy.
A collection of short stories from Jamaica.
Very Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Black boards with silver lettering on spine.
Review copy.
A collection of short stories from Jamaica.
Very Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#45756 £7.50
23.
Four Little People and their Friends
Reprint, published by W. P. Nimmo, Hay & Mitchell circa 1910
Reprint, published by W. P. Nimmo, Hay & Mitchell circa 1910
Octavo.
Light blue pictorial cloth-covered boards.
Dark blue lettering on covers.
128 pages.
Five short stories plus sixteen
pages of publisher's adverts at the rear.
No authors credited.
Flower pattern on front cover and spine.
Gilt blocked titling on spine.
Patterned endpapers.
Black and white frontispiece.
Slight signs of wear at corner's and sides of spine.
Name and address opposite half title.
Very Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Light blue pictorial cloth-covered boards.
Dark blue lettering on covers.
128 pages.
Five short stories plus sixteen
pages of publisher's adverts at the rear.
No authors credited.
Flower pattern on front cover and spine.
Gilt blocked titling on spine.
Patterned endpapers.
Black and white frontispiece.
Slight signs of wear at corner's and sides of spine.
Name and address opposite half title.
Very Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#91827 £7.50
24.
Scottish Stories
by John L. Foster
1st edition, published by Ward Lock in 1978
by John L. Foster
1st edition, published by Ward Lock in 1978
ISBN: 0706237730.
Octavo.
Black cloth-covered boards.
Gilt lettering on spine.
Prelims a little messy where labels removed.
Generally VG in other respects.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Octavo.
Black cloth-covered boards.
Gilt lettering on spine.
Prelims a little messy where labels removed.
Generally VG in other respects.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#88113 £2.50
25.
Old Salty Yarns for the Kiddies
Published circa 1930
Published circa 1930
Matt pictorial boards with red cloth spine.
Covers worn.
Pages tanned.
Name on front pastedown.
Back endpapers coloured in a little messily.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
Covers worn.
Pages tanned.
Name on front pastedown.
Back endpapers coloured in a little messily.
Good condition
(Search score: low, Confidence: medium)
#77292 £5.00