Collection: Children's Books
Explore antique and vintage children's books that capture the wonder of storytelling and illustration from generations past. Perfect for collectors, book lovers, and anyone seeking a magical gift.
Discover the enchanting world of antique and vintage children's books, where storytelling, illustration, and childhood imagination come to life. Our collection of vintage children's books offers a beautiful glimpse into the past, showcasing timeless tales and classic illustrations that have delighted generations. These old children's books are not just relics of the past; they are treasured pieces of history, beloved for both their literary and artistic value.
The Magic and Craftsmanship of Vintage Children's Books
Antique children's books are a wonderful way to preserve the charm of childhood stories while appreciating the craftsmanship of early publishing. These books often feature intricate illustrations, ornate bindings, and charming details that make them works of art in their own right. Whether you're a collector, a book lover, or searching for a meaningful gift, vintage children's books are a unique way to celebrate the magic of childhood.
Browse Our Antique Books Selection
Explore works spanning centuries, from celebrated literary classics to fascinating histories and rare editions. Discover a range of nostalgic favourites below, including Enid Blyton books, Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, The Wind in the Willows, and Grimm's Fairy Tales, to modern classics such as J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter.
As famously said, “Everything is made out of Magic, leaves and trees, flowers and birds, badgers and foxes and squirrels and people. So it must be all around us." The Secret Garden children's book by Francis Hodgson Burnett.
Looking for a particular title or subject? Use our search function to find books by author, topic, or era and bring a piece of the past into your present, or why not browse our collection of Classic Literature or vintage Poetry & Plays for sale?
All of our antique books are carefully sourced and clearly described, so you can buy with confidence.
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The Pirate Ship by Neil Munro and Two Other Stories (Children's Stories Book)
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Missee Lee by Arthur Ransome (Children's Adventure Book, 1946)
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Winter Holiday by Arthur Ransome (Children's Adventure Book, 1946)
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Peter Duck by Arthur Ransome (Children's Adventure Book, 1945)
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Great Northern? by Arthur Ransome (Children's Adventure Book, 1947)
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The Picts and The Martyrs: or Not Welcome at All by Arthur Ransome (Children's Adventure Book, 1944)
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The Benenden Angel and Other Fables by K. B (Vintage Fables Book)
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The Child's English Literature by H. E. Marshall (Classic Literature Book, 1909)
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The Naughtiest Girl in the School by Enid Blyton (Classic School Story, 1973)
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Before I Go to Sleep by Enid Blyton (Vintage Bedtime Storybook, 1953)
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Enid Blyton’s New Testament Stories (Classic Children’s Bible Stories)
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Enid Blyton’s Road Safety Colouring Book (Vintage Activity Book, 1960s)
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Tales From The Bible by Enid Blyton (Children’s Bible Stories, 1958)
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The Children's Book of Prayers chosen by Enid Blyton
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The First Christmas Story by Enid Blyton (First Edition, Classic Christmas Tale, 1945)
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Tales From The Bible by Enid Blyton (Vintage Children’s Bible Stories, 1958)
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The Little Girl at Capernaum by Enid Blyton (Classic Religious Story, 1955)
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The Land of Far-Beyond by Enid Blyton (Vintage Fantasy Children’s Book, 1947)
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Enid Blyton’s Brer Rabbit Again (Classic Illustrated Storybook, 1993)
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The Secret of Spiggy Holes by Enid Blyton (Vintage Adventure Storybook, 1940)
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The Greatest Book in the World by Enid Blyton (Classic Children’s Storybook, 1954)
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The Christmas Book by Enid Blyton (Classic Festive Storybook, 1945)
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Holiday House by Enid Blyton (Vintage Children’s Book, 1968)
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The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1903
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The Golden Book of Fairy Tales, Illustrated by Felicitas Kuhn, 1966
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J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan In Kensington Gardens, retold by May Bryon for Little People with the Permission of the Author, 1942, Vintage Children's Book
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"Racundra's" First Cruise by Arthur Ransome, 1949, Vintage Children's Book
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Coot Club by Arthur Ransome, 1946
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We Didn't Mean To Go To See by Arthur Ransome, Vintage Children's Book, 1947
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The Big Six by Arthur Ransome, 1946
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Book of Legends, Tales of the North-East of Scotland Told to Children by Fenton Wyness, 1942
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The Sayings of the Children (with further sayings), written down by their Mother Pamela Grey, 1924
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter, Frederick Warne & Co. Inc, Vintage Children's Book
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Alice's Adventures In Wonderland and Through The Looking-Glass By Lewis Carroll 1970
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Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift
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The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse by Beatrix Potter, 1918
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