Childrens Book Collection

Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. An illustration from The Emperors New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

The Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930. An illustration from The Marsh Kings Daughter by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

And The Cat Said, Can You Purr?, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
And The Cat Said, Can You Purr?, c1930. An illustration from The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

"One more step, Mr. Hands, "said I, "and I
STC321029 " One more step, Mr. Hands, " said I, " and I ll blow your brains out", an illustration from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, pub

She took then the little key, and opened the door, trembling
3082142 She took then the little key, and opened the door, trembling, from The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book, pub. 1933 (colour litho) by Rackham

The Little Robber-Maiden, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Little Robber-Maiden, c1930. An illustration from The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Peace, illustration by Frank Reynolds from 'Princess Marie-Jose's Children's Book'
2607897 Peace, illustration by Frank Reynolds from 'Princess Marie-Jose's Children's Book', published 1916 (colour litho) by Reynolds

A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850
3478335 A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed)

Cinderella, 1910 (illustration)
5669218 Cinderella, 1910 (illustration) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Jules Gabriel Verne
3078140 Jules Gabriel Verne; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Jules Gabriel Verne (1828-1905) a French writer of popular fiction and children's books

The Nest. From the picture by W. Heath Robinson from the book Princess Marie-Jose's Children's Book published
2638379 The Nest. From the picture by W. Heath Robinson from the book Princess Marie-Jose's Children's Book published 1916.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Cinderella, 1910 (illustration)
5669239 Cinderella, 1910 (illustration) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cinderella, 1910 (illustration)
5669727 Cinderella, 1910 (illustration) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); (add.info.: Cinderella (1910) by Edmund Dulac (1882-1953), French-born, British naturalised magazine illustrator

Design for the costume of Momus in the opera Phebus and Pan, Edmund Dulac from the book 'Princess Marie-Jose's
2607889 Design for the costume of Momus in the opera Phebus and Pan, Edmund Dulac from the book 'Princess Marie-Jose's Children's Book', published 1916 (colour litho) by Dulac

Double book pages from "October songs", 1927. Creator: Popova, Lidia Vladimirovna (1903-1953)
Double book pages from "October songs", 1927. Private Collection

Double book pages from "October songs", 1927. Creator: Popova, Lidia Vladimirovna (1903-1953)
Double book pages from "October songs", 1927. Private Collection

Title page of "Book About Books" by S. Marshak, 1925. Creator: Chekhonin, Sergei Vasilievich (1878-1936)
Title page of "Book About Books" by S. Marshak, 1925. Private Collection

The little bird started singing too early, 1919. Creator: Moor, Dmitri Stachiewitsch (1883-1946)
The little bird started singing too early, 1919. Private Collection

Title page of "Book About Books" by S. Marshak, 1925. Creator: Chekhonin, Sergei Vasilievich (1878-1936)
Title page of "Book About Books" by S. Marshak, 1925. Private Collection

Double book pages from "October songs", 1927. Creator: Popova, Lidia Vladimirovna (1903-1953)
Double book pages from "October songs", 1927. Private Collection

Double book pages from "October songs", 1927. Creator: Popova, Lidia Vladimirovna (1903-1953)
Double book pages from "October songs", 1927. Private Collection

Front cover of 'The Adventures of Master Renard' by G. Le Cordier, c.1900 (colour litho)
CHT164069 Front cover of 'The Adventures of Master Renard' by G. Le Cordier, c.1900 (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Portrait of Jennie Walters as a Little Girl, c1860. Creator: George Augustus Baker
Portrait of Jennie Walters as a Little Girl, c1860. Jennie Walters was born in 1853, the daughter of William T. and Ellen Walters (nee Harper), and the sister of Henry Walters

The Punishment of the Naughty Children (Max & Moritz), c. 1875. Creator: Busch, Wilhelm (1832-1908)
The Punishment of the Naughty Children (Max & Moritz), c. 1875. Private Collection

Chanler, William Astor, sons of, portrait photograph, 1914. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Chanler, William Astor, sons of, portrait photograph, 1914

'A Page for the Children; The Old Fashioned Tale of Dame Wiggin of Lee, 1890. Creator: Unknown
A Page for the Children; The Old Fashioned Tale of Dame Wiggin of Lee, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

The Era of Progress in Children's Literature, from Puck, c. 1886. Creator: Frederick Burr Opper
The Era of Progress in Children's Literature, from Puck, c. 1886

Kings and Queens of England, and their dynasties (coloured engraving)
5997614 Kings and Queens of England, and their dynasties (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kings and Queens of England, and their dynasties)

By day she made herself into a cat... from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub
3474190 By day she made herself into a cat A... from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub. 1909 (colour litho) by Rackham

I Must Venture to the Churchyard, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
I Must Venture to the Churchyard, c1930. An illustration from The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

The Tiger, c1900. Artist: Helena J. Maguire
The Tiger, c1900. From Babys Animal Picture Book by Aunt Louisa. [Frederick Warne & Co. London & New York, c1900]

X the Excitable, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
X the Excitable, 1903. An initial letter X from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

Christmas scene from King Nutcracker by Heinrich Hoffmann, 1853 (1956). King Nutcracker (Konig Nussknacker) is a childrens book written by Hoffmann (1809-1894), a German psychiatrist and author

Ello Me Duck
Hanna Lee Tidd

The Knitting Lesson, from Princess Marie-Jose's Children's Book published 1916 (litho)
2607896 The Knitting Lesson, from Princess Marie-Jose's Children's Book published 1916 (litho) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and ireland, born 1599
6338621 Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and ireland, born 1599, began reign 1653 and beheaded 1658 by Armstrong

The seagulls rock (litho)
6019127 The seagulls rock (litho) by Parker, N. (fl.1900-10); Private Collection; (add.info.: The seagulls rock. Illustration for The Hole and Corner Book, Verses by B Parker)

Portrait of King George the Second, King George II of England, born 1683, began reign 1727 and died 1760
6338633 Portrait of King George the Second, King George II of England, born 1683, began reign 1727 and died 1760 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King George the Second)

Portrait of King James the First, King James I of England, born 1566, began reign 1603 and died 1625
6338617 Portrait of King James the First, King James I of England, born 1566, began reign 1603 and died 1625 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King James the First)

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England, Elizabeth the First, born 1533, began reign 1558 and died 1603
6338615 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England, Elizabeth the First, born 1533, began reign 1558 and died 1603 by Armstrong

Portrait of King Henry the Sixth, Henry VI of England, born 1421, began reign 1422 and died 1471
6338600 Portrait of King Henry the Sixth, Henry VI of England, born 1421, began reign 1422 and died 1471 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Sixth)

Portrait of King Henry the Fifth, Henry V of England, born 1388, began reign 1413 and died 1422
6338598 Portrait of King Henry the Fifth, Henry V of England, born 1388, began reign 1413 and died 1422 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Fifth)

A child in bed, from A Childs Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson, published 1885 (colour litho)
IL370402 A child in bed, from A Childs Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson, published 1885 (colour litho) by Willcox Smith, Jessie (1863-1935); Private Collection

Mother partridge (litho)
6019133 Mother partridge (litho) by Parker, N. (fl.1900-10); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother partridge. Illustration for The Hole and Corner Book, Verses by B Parker)

Front cover of Reynard the Fox, or Reineke Fuchs, 1881 (colour litho)
5895291 Front cover of Reynard the Fox, or Reineke Fuchs, 1881 (colour litho) by Flinzer, Fedor Alexis (1832-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Author: Julius Lohmeyer und Edwin Bormann)

Portrait of King George the Third, King George III of England, born 1738, began reign 1760 and died 1820
6338634 Portrait of King George the Third, King George III of England, born 1738, began reign 1760 and died 1820 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King George the Third)

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"One more step, Mr. Hands, " said I, "and I'll catch you. " A thrilling adventure awaits in this captivating children's book filled with suspense and bravery. She took then the little key and opened the door, trembling with excitement. Join our young heroine as she unlocks a world of magic and wonder in this enchanting tale. Step into a whimsical realm where two rogues calling themselves weavers deceive an entire kingdom. Will their cunning plan be uncovered? Find out in this delightful story brought to life by the talented artist W Heath Robinson. Experience the beauty of ancient Egypt as the Nile flood recedes, revealing hidden treasures beneath its waters. Let your imagination soar as you explore pyramids and unravel mysteries from centuries past. "And The Cat Said, Can You Purr?" Discover a heartwarming friendship between a curious child and a talking cat in this charmingly illustrated book that will warm your heart. Meet the little robber-maiden who embarks on daring escapades through dark forests and secret hideouts. Join her on her thrilling journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. "Ello Me Duck. " Dive into an endearing tale set in the English countryside where friendships are forged amidst rolling hills and babbling brooks. This heartwarming story will leave you smiling from ear to ear. "I Must Venture to the Churchyard. " Follow our brave protagonist as they uncover secrets buried deep within an eerie graveyard. Prepare for spine-tingling adventures that will keep readers on edge until the very last page. Encounter majestic tigers roaming freely through lush jungles in this beautifully illustrated book by Helena J. Maguire. Learn about these magnificent creatures while immersing yourself in their natural habitat. Celebrate Christmas with King Nutcracker. Experience holiday cheer like never before as you join Clara on her magical journey through enchanted lands filled with dancing sugarplums and sparkling snowflakes. "The Knitting Lesson" is a heartwarming tale that teaches the value of patience and perseverance.