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Childhood

108 products avaliable in this category

Please note that all items in this category are sold solely or primarily as collectors' items, and may not be suitable for present-day children.

"1000 Years of Houses" (Building Societies Association educational booklet), c.1970
"1000 Years of Houses" (Building Societies Association educational booklet), c.1970
£3.75
Douglas Botting, "Shadow in the Clouds: The Story of Airships" (Puffin Explorer 16, 1975)
Douglas Botting, "Shadow in the Clouds: The Story of Airships" (Puffin Explorer 16, 1975)
£4.75
Richard Rodgers (arr. Walter Paul), "The Sound of Music: Piano Selection" (c.1960)
Richard Rodgers (arr. Walter Paul), "The Sound of Music: Piano Selection" (c.1960)
£4.75
Clyde Robert Bulla, "The Secret Valley" (1975) - school reader set in 1849 Gold Rush
Clyde Robert Bulla, "The Secret Valley" (1975) - school reader set in 1849 Gold Rush
£5.00
Original 1948 calendar - girl in blue with pink ribbon (child print on card mount)
Original 1948 calendar - girl in blue with pink ribbon (child print on card mount)
£5.00
"Tanks Book Two" (Orbit Books, 1960s)
"Tanks Book Two" (Orbit Books, 1960s)
£5.25
Bound set of three BBC Broadcasts to Schools (music) booklets, 1950-1
Bound set of three BBC Broadcasts to Schools (music) booklets, 1950-1
£5.75
Original 1948 calendar - "Fairytime" (girl in field with dandelion - print on card mount)
Original 1948 calendar - "Fairytime" (girl in field with dandelion - print on card mount)
£5.75
Charles Kingsley, "The Heroes", with Twelve Labours of Hercules (Everyman's Library, 1913)
Charles Kingsley, "The Heroes", with Twelve Labours of Hercules (Everyman's Library, 1913)
£6.00
Daisy Ashford, "The Young Visiters, or Mr. Salteenas Plan" (1920)
Daisy Ashford, "The Young Visiters, or Mr. Salteenas Plan" (1920)
£6.00
James Hilton, "Good-bye, Mr. Chips" (1945)
James Hilton, "Good-bye, Mr. Chips" (1945)
£6.00
M. Kennedy-Fraser (ed.), "Ten Selected Songs of the Hebrides for Schools" (c.1920s)
M. Kennedy-Fraser (ed.), "Ten Selected Songs of the Hebrides for Schools" (c.1920s)
£6.00
Original 1948 calendar - boy in blue with dandelions (child print on card mount)
Original 1948 calendar - boy in blue with dandelions (child print on card mount)
£6.00
Original 1948 calendar - boy in dungarees with ball (child print on card mount)
Original 1948 calendar - boy in dungarees with ball (child print on card mount)
£6.00
Original 1948 calendar - girl in pink dress with flower (child print on card mount)
Original 1948 calendar - girl in pink dress with flower (child print on card mount)
£6.00
Vintage Japanese tinplate "Coffin Bank" money box (incomplete but working), c.1960s-70s
Vintage Japanese tinplate "Coffin Bank" money box (incomplete but working), c.1960s-70s
£6.00
"Polly Book 4" (Polly Strip Reading Book - illustrated teaching aid with divided pages), 1964
"Polly Book 4" (Polly Strip Reading Book - illustrated teaching aid with divided pages), 1964
£6.25
Captain Marryat, "Masterman Ready, or The Wreck of the Pacific" (c.1920s)
Captain Marryat, "Masterman Ready, or The Wreck of the Pacific" (c.1920s)
£6.50
L. N. and M. Williams, "Stamp Collecting" (Illustrated Teach Yourself, 1972)
L. N. and M. Williams, "Stamp Collecting" (Illustrated Teach Yourself, 1972)
£6.50
Leslie Laing, "Queen of the Daffodils: A Story of High School Life" (c.1925)
Leslie Laing, "Queen of the Daffodils: A Story of High School Life" (c.1925)
£6.50
Vintage "Snakes and Ladders" board (thin card with moralistic illustrations), c.1920s-40s
Vintage "Snakes and Ladders" board (thin card with moralistic illustrations), c.1920s-40s
£6.50
John Barraclough (ed.), "BBC TV Play School Annual" (1984)
John Barraclough (ed.), "BBC TV Play School Annual" (1984)
£6.75
Original 1948 calendar - children kissing (sentimental print on card mount)
Original 1948 calendar - children kissing (sentimental print on card mount)
£6.75
Original 1948 calendar - girl in front of mirror (child print on card mount)
Original 1948 calendar - girl in front of mirror (child print on card mount)
£6.75
Small vintage bunny rabbit figure in painted plaster, c.1950s
Small vintage bunny rabbit figure in painted plaster, c.1950s
£6.75
Thames Williamson, "North After Seals" (Penguin, 1946)
Thames Williamson, "North After Seals" (Penguin, 1946)
£6.75
"The Scottish Gift Book, Issued by the Girl Guides Association" (c.1948) - legends, songs, dances
"The Scottish Gift Book, Issued by the Girl Guides Association" (c.1948) - legends, songs, dances
£7.50
Collection of "A.D." historical news sheets (educational), c.1950s
Collection of "A.D." historical news sheets (educational), c.1950s
£7.50
G. T. Bedell (from the German of Christoph von Schmid), "The Basket of Flowers" (c.1924)
G. T. Bedell (from the German of Christoph von Schmid), "The Basket of Flowers" (c.1924)
£7.50
Kaye Webb and Treld Bicknell (ed.), "The First Puffin's Pleasure" (1976)
Kaye Webb and Treld Bicknell (ed.), "The First Puffin's Pleasure" (1976)
£7.50
Original 1948 calendar - boy with football (child print on card mount - sporting interest)
Original 1948 calendar - boy with football (child print on card mount - sporting interest)
£7.50
S. Coleridge-Taylor, "Hiawatha's Wedding-Feast" (arranged for S.S.A.A. by H. A. Chambers, c.1934)
S. Coleridge-Taylor, "Hiawatha's Wedding-Feast" (arranged for S.S.A.A. by H. A. Chambers, c.1934)
£7.50
T. S. E., "Stories for Willing Ears: A Book for Boys" (Summercourt Sunday School prize, 1896)
T. S. E., "Stories for Willing Ears: A Book for Boys" (Summercourt Sunday School prize, 1896)
£7.50
Talbot Baines Reed, "The Fifth Form at St. Dominic's" (c.1900-20)
Talbot Baines Reed, "The Fifth Form at St. Dominic's" (c.1900-20)
£7.50
TSL Blow Football set, with blowpipes made from "British Celanese" bobbins, c.1940s (probably WW2)
TSL Blow Football set, with blowpipes made from "British Celanese" bobbins, c.1940s (probably WW2)
£7.50
W. H. G. Kingston, "The Three Midshipmen" (1920)
W. H. G. Kingston, "The Three Midshipmen" (1920)
£7.50
Thermogene "Medicated Rub" and "Rub for Children" dummy boxes for chemist shop display, c.1950
Thermogene "Medicated Rub" and "Rub for Children" dummy boxes for chemist shop display, c.1950
£8.00
Mildred Duff, "Old Testament Heroes" (Salvation Army children's book, c.1905-10)
Mildred Duff, "Old Testament Heroes" (Salvation Army children's book, c.1905-10)
£8.50
"Madcaps' Story Book" (children's story book with board cover, Dean & Son, c.1930s)
"Madcaps' Story Book" (children's story book with board cover, Dean & Son, c.1930s)
£8.75
Arthur Groom, "John of the Fair" (Warne's Crown Library Series, 1950)
Arthur Groom, "John of the Fair" (Warne's Crown Library Series, 1950)
£8.75
Geoffrey Trease, "Enjoying Books" ('Excursions' Series, 1959)
Geoffrey Trease, "Enjoying Books" ('Excursions' Series, 1959)
£8.75
Lovell's "Toffee Rex" small toffee tin, with Santa Claus design to lid, c.1930s
Lovell's "Toffee Rex" small toffee tin, with Santa Claus design to lid, c.1930s
£8.75
Paragraph Testament (Religious Tract Society, London Board Schools prize, 1892)
Paragraph Testament (Religious Tract Society, London Board Schools prize, 1892)
£8.75
"Tip-Top Tales for Tinies" (children's picture story book with board cover, Birn Brothers, c.1940s)
"Tip-Top Tales for Tinies" (children's picture story book with board cover, Birn Brothers, c.1940s)
£9.25
William Canton, "A Child's Book of Saints" (Everyman's Library, 1907)
William Canton, "A Child's Book of Saints" (Everyman's Library, 1907)
£9.25
Jennie Chappell, "For Elsie's Sake, or A Seaside Friendship" (c.1900-10)
Jennie Chappell, "For Elsie's Sake, or A Seaside Friendship" (c.1900-10)
£9.50
Raymond Jacberns, "Home Fetters" (c.1905)
Raymond Jacberns, "Home Fetters" (c.1905)
£9.50
Captain Marryat, "Poor Jack" (c.1912)
Captain Marryat, "Poor Jack" (c.1912)
£9.75
Mary Hubbard Howell, "In Safe Hands" (Warne's "Star" Series, c.1890s)
Mary Hubbard Howell, "In Safe Hands" (Warne's "Star" Series, c.1890s)
£9.75
Royal Doulton "The Wind in the Willows" plate - "Badger's House" (1984)
Royal Doulton "The Wind in the Willows" plate - "Badger's House" (1984)
£9.75
William Baird, "General Wauchope" (Lostwithiel Sunday School prize, 1907)
William Baird, "General Wauchope" (Lostwithiel Sunday School prize, 1907)
£9.75
"Our Girls' Tip Top" (girls' story book with board cover, Renwick of Otley, c.1940s)
"Our Girls' Tip Top" (girls' story book with board cover, Renwick of Otley, c.1940s)
£10.75
"Schoolboys' Bumper Book" (boys' story book with board cover, The Children's Press, c.1930s)
"Schoolboys' Bumper Book" (boys' story book with board cover, The Children's Press, c.1930s)
£11.25
Prudence Hemelryk and Sheila Jackson, "Music Time" (Puffin Picture Book no. 80, c.1947)
Prudence Hemelryk and Sheila Jackson, "Music Time" (Puffin Picture Book no. 80, c.1947)
£11.25
"The Best Book For Schoolboys" (Collins' Bumper Book, board cover, c.1930s)
"The Best Book For Schoolboys" (Collins' Bumper Book, board cover, c.1930s)
£11.50
"The Splendid Book for Boys" (boys' story book with board cover, Birn Brothers, c.1940s)
"The Splendid Book for Boys" (boys' story book with board cover, Birn Brothers, c.1940s)
£11.50
S. Coleridge-Taylor, "The Death of Minnehaha" (arranged for S.S.A. by H. A. Chambers, c.1935)
S. Coleridge-Taylor, "The Death of Minnehaha" (arranged for S.S.A. by H. A. Chambers, c.1935)
£11.50
Enid Blyton, "Tricky The Goblin and Other Stories" (1950)
Enid Blyton, "Tricky The Goblin and Other Stories" (1950)
£11.75
"Circus Boy: starring Corky in new Big Top stories" (1959) - Micky Dolenz
"Circus Boy: starring Corky in new Big Top stories" (1959) - Micky Dolenz
£12.00
Arthur Groom, "How Money Has Developed" (The HOW Series, 1958)
Arthur Groom, "How Money Has Developed" (The HOW Series, 1958)
£12.00
Eric Leyland (ed.), "Commander Story Annual for Boys" (1950s) - includes W. E. Johns story
Eric Leyland (ed.), "Commander Story Annual for Boys" (1950s) - includes W. E. Johns story
£12.00
"Box Full of Fun" (set of vintage children's novelties including "Brumas' Playtime"), c.1950
"Box Full of Fun" (set of vintage children's novelties including "Brumas' Playtime"), c.1950
£12.50
"Circus Boy: TV's famous Corky and his circus adventures" (1958) - Micky Dolenz
"Circus Boy: TV's famous Corky and his circus adventures" (1958) - Micky Dolenz
£12.50
"Monster Book for Girls" (girls' story book with board cover, Dean & Son, c.1950)
"Monster Book for Girls" (girls' story book with board cover, Dean & Son, c.1950)
£12.50
"My Picture Book of Ships" ("Golden Picture Books" series, c.1920s)
"My Picture Book of Ships" ("Golden Picture Books" series, c.1920s)
£12.50
Canadian Kodak Box Brownie camera (No. 0, Model A) with carrying case, c.1917-28
Canadian Kodak Box Brownie camera (No. 0, Model A) with carrying case, c.1917-28
£12.50
D. G. Horsefield, "The Tweedie Twins" (Clover Books, 1955) - Sunday School prize
D. G. Horsefield, "The Tweedie Twins" (Clover Books, 1955) - Sunday School prize
£12.50
Collection of early 1930s school sports photographs and certificates (Gansler, Sutton Coldfield)
Collection of early 1930s school sports photographs and certificates (Gansler, Sutton Coldfield)
£12.75
Jean Chapman (illustrated by Edward Ardizzone), "Do You Remember What Happened" (1969)
Jean Chapman (illustrated by Edward Ardizzone), "Do You Remember What Happened" (1969)
£12.75
Late Victorian or Edwardian "Noah's Ark Pictorial Card Game", c.1890-1910
Late Victorian or Edwardian "Noah's Ark Pictorial Card Game", c.1890-1910
£12.75
Pepys "Girl" card game (featuring characters from "Girl" magazine), 1950s
Pepys "Girl" card game (featuring characters from "Girl" magazine), 1950s
£12.75
Percy R. Gawthorn (ed.), "Empire Youth Annual 1947" - British Commonwealth / Empire interest
Percy R. Gawthorn (ed.), "Empire Youth Annual 1947" - British Commonwealth / Empire interest
£12.75
Alice Molony, "Lion's Crouch" (1944) - a tale of WWII Cornwall featuring horses, ponies and a dog
Alice Molony, "Lion's Crouch" (1944) - a tale of WWII Cornwall featuring horses, ponies and a dog
£14.50
"Collins Book for Boys" (boys' story book with board cover, c.1942) - WW2 interest
"Collins Book for Boys" (boys' story book with board cover, c.1942) - WW2 interest
£14.75
"Sing with Shirley Temple: Shirley Temple Song Album" (c.1935)
"Sing with Shirley Temple: Shirley Temple Song Album" (c.1935)
£14.75
"Sparkles" (children's story book with board cover, Blackie, c.1940s)
"Sparkles" (children's story book with board cover, Blackie, c.1940s)
£14.75
"The Children's Treasure Book" (picture story book with board cover, Collins, c.1950s)
"The Children's Treasure Book" (picture story book with board cover, Collins, c.1950s)
£14.75
"The World at Home: The World (Sixth Book)" (Nelson's Royal School Series, c.1880s-90s)
"The World at Home: The World (Sixth Book)" (Nelson's Royal School Series, c.1880s-90s)
£14.75
Edwin Hodder, "Thrown on the World; or, The Scrapes and 'Scapes of Ray and Bertie" (1893)
Edwin Hodder, "Thrown on the World; or, The Scrapes and 'Scapes of Ray and Bertie" (1893)
£14.75
Florence E. Burch, "Squirrel; or, Back from the far Country" (c.1890)
Florence E. Burch, "Squirrel; or, Back from the far Country" (c.1890)
£14.75
H. E. Marshall, "Scotland's Story: A History of Scotland for Boys and Girls" (c.1950s reprint)
H. E. Marshall, "Scotland's Story: A History of Scotland for Boys and Girls" (c.1950s reprint)
£14.75
Olive Beaupre Miller (ed.), "Through the Gate" ("My Book House" no. 4, Chicago, 1937)
Olive Beaupre Miller (ed.), "Through the Gate" ("My Book House" no. 4, Chicago, 1937)
£14.75
Victorian pottery mug with gilt name "Amy Woodwards"
Victorian pottery mug with gilt name "Amy Woodwards"
£14.75
Vintage wooden rule / drawing instrument with three set squares in "St. Albans School" case
Vintage wooden rule / drawing instrument with three set squares in "St. Albans School" case
£14.75
"Pets and Playmates" (children's picture story book with board cover, Birn Brothers, c.1940s)
"Pets and Playmates" (children's picture story book with board cover, Birn Brothers, c.1940s)
£15.00
"For All Girls" (girls' story book with board cover, Blackie, early 1950s)
"For All Girls" (girls' story book with board cover, Blackie, early 1950s)
£16.50
J. M. Barrie and May Byron, "Peter Pan and Wendy, Retold for Little People" (1951)
J. M. Barrie and May Byron, "Peter Pan and Wendy, Retold for Little People" (1951)
£16.50
Vintage set of wooden chess pieces by John Jaques & Son, in original wooden box, c.1930s-50s
Vintage set of wooden chess pieces by John Jaques & Son, in original wooden box, c.1930s-50s
£16.50
Amy Walton, "A Pair of Clogs, and other Stories for Children" (c.1890s)
Amy Walton, "A Pair of Clogs, and other Stories for Children" (c.1890s)
£16.75
Kathleen Knox, "Father Time's Story Book, for the Little Ones" (c.1880s)
Kathleen Knox, "Father Time's Story Book, for the Little Ones" (c.1880s)
£16.75
Bruno Frost, "Brave Brian" (children's picture story book, c.1940s-50s)
Bruno Frost, "Brave Brian" (children's picture story book, c.1940s-50s)
£17.50
Victorian bisque porcelain nightlight holder in the form of a dog's head (Yorkshire terrier)
Victorian bisque porcelain nightlight holder in the form of a dog's head (Yorkshire terrier)
£17.50
"Storyland for Girls" (girls' story book with board cover, Warne, 1932)
"Storyland for Girls" (girls' story book with board cover, Warne, 1932)
£18.50
Margaret Tarrant "Spring in the Mountains" vintage print in original frame, c.1930s-50s
Margaret Tarrant "Spring in the Mountains" vintage print in original frame, c.1930s-50s
£18.50
Cecil J. Sharp (ed.), "Folk-Songs from Somerset, Set 1" (Novello's School Songs, Book 201, 1908)
Cecil J. Sharp (ed.), "Folk-Songs from Somerset, Set 1" (Novello's School Songs, Book 201, 1908)
£18.75
Mrs. Molesworth, "Nurse Heatherdale's Story" (1894)
Mrs. Molesworth, "Nurse Heatherdale's Story" (1894)
£18.75
"Sharp-Shooter Western Album: Action Packed Sharp-Shooting Tales" (G.T. Ltd, c.1958)
"Sharp-Shooter Western Album: Action Packed Sharp-Shooting Tales" (G.T. Ltd, c.1958)
£21.75
Very old miniature / doll's house marbled pottery jug
Very old miniature / doll's house marbled pottery jug
£22.75
Antique hand-coloured transfer-printed nursery plate entitled "The Fishermans Children", c.1820-50
Antique hand-coloured transfer-printed nursery plate entitled "The Fishermans Children", c.1820-50
£24.50
E. C. Krupp (illustrated by Robin Rector Krupp), "The Comet and You" (signed, 1985) - Halley's Comet
E. C. Krupp (illustrated by Robin Rector Krupp), "The Comet and You" (signed, 1985) - Halley's Comet
£24.50

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