Selected Books
A short selection of books from our catalogue that are interesting, rare or unusual - or which we just happen to like for some reason!
Click on the pictures to see the books' full descriptions.
The Beano Book 1960
1959
A good copy of the 1960 Beano annual. Missing its spine, but otherwise in nice condition.
The Doctor Who Annual No.1
1965
An excellent copy in amlost as-new condition of the very scarce first Doctor Who annual.
I don't mix much with fairies
Molly Harrower. 1928.
Illustrated by Kathleen Hale, better known for her "Orlando the Marmalade Cat" series.
A nice, early edition of Treece's "The Children's Crusade".
A slightly unusual, modern pop-up / lift-the-flap book containing a story about the toys in a toyshop.
William's Happy Days
Richmal Crompton. Reprint edition. 1940.
One of the less common early editions of Richmal Crompton's "William" series.
The Golden Age
Kenneth Grahame. 1st Thus edition. 1928.
A nice, early edition of this memoir by the author of "The Wind in the Willows", with illustrations by E. H. Shepard.
Monkey
Wu Ch'eng-en. 1953.
A good condition copy with dustwrapper, of one of the less common editions of this classic story.
Maddy Again
Pamela Brown. 1972.
A worn, but serviceable copy of an early edition of this title.
Simple pictures are best
Nancy Willard. 1st Thus edition. 1978.
Bold pictures illustrate a funny story about photography.
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