Selected Books
A short selection of books from our catalogue that are interesting, rare, unusual or which we just happen to like for some reason!
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The Beano Book 1960
1959.
A good copy of the 1960 Beano annual. Missing its spine, but otherwise in nice condition.
I don't mix much with fairies
Molly Harrower. 1928.
Illustrated by Kathleen Hale, better known for her "Orlando the Marmalade Cat" series.
William's Happy Days
Richmal Crompton. 1940.
One of the less common early editions of Richmal Crompton's "William" series.
The Golden Age
Kenneth Grahame. 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. 1978.
Bold pictures illustrate a funny story about photography.