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Literature
Great works of literature, often in their first edition. Classic and familiar stories as well as tales you have never heard before. We go back through four hundred years of storytelling.
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1987 Daphne du Maurier's Classics of the MacabreLondon: 1987A fine first edition of this anthology of six popular tales by Daphne du Maurier, colourfully illustrated by Michael Foreman. -
1980 The Rendezvous and Other StoriesLondon: 1980An anthology of fourteen haunting and emotional short stories by Daphne du Maurier, the first edition. -
1957 The SandcastleLondon: 1957The second impression of Iris Murdoch's novel about a middle-aged teacher who becomes romantically entangled with a young artist. -
1951 Ringstones and Other Curious TalesLondon: 1951The first edition of this captivating collection of fantasy tales from "Sarban", the pseudonym of British author and diplomat John William Wall. -
1950 Science, Life and LiteratureLondon: 1950The first edition of M. P. Shiel's final work, collecting his thoughts on a variety of important topics, from tolerance and religion to the notion of time-travelling and happy endings. -
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1955 In Another CountryLondon: 1955A very scarce example of the first edition of the debut novel of John Bayley, the husband of Iris Murdoch. With a signed note from Bayley himself. -
1914 Lavengro: The Scholar, The Gypsy, The PriestLondon: 1914A handsome illustrated edition of this genre-blending 19th-century novel from George Borrow. -
1894 Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, GentLondon: 1894A pleasing set containing Washington Irving's collection of short stories and essays, adorned with illustrations throughout each. -
1933 Jim McWhirterLondon: 1933An exceptionally scarce, first edition of W. P. Knowles' innovative science-fiction novel, set twenty years in the future in a technologically advanced, socialist utopia. -
c1924 The Thief of BagdadLondon: c1924The third edition of Achmed Abdullah's vibrant fantasy novel based on Douglas Fairbanks' silent film, surrounding the Arabian Nights tales, with the original, very scarce dust wrapper. -
1972 The Siege of MaltaLondon: 1972A fine example of S. Fowler Wright's historical novel, based on the unfinished romance novel by Sir Walter Scott. -
1958 The BellLondon: 1958The first Book Society edition of Iris Murdoch's celebrated novel about a lay religious community in Gloucestershire. -
1935 Tropic of CancerParis: 1935A Zaehnsdorf bound second edition of Henry Miller's controversial novel, published by the Obelisk Press in Paris. -
2006-2016 A Trio of Works By and On Angela CarterLondon ; London ; London.: 2006-2016A unique trio of works by and on the beloved English author, Angela Carter. -
1947 Quest for SitaLondon: 1947The first U.S. edition of Maurice Collis's retelling of 'The Ramayana', illustrated by Mervyn Peake. -
1931 Poems 1926-1930London: 1931The first edition of this anthology of poems by Robert Graves penned between 1926 and 1930. -
1904-1906 Works from The Series of English IdyllsLondon: 1904-1906A series of five decoratively bound and beautifully illustrated works set against idyllic English rural backgrounds. -
1940 The Siege of Malta. Part I: St. ElmoLondon: 1940The first edition of the first part of this novel based on an unfinished work by Sir Walter Scott, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1940 Poems Newly Selected 1916-1935London: 1940A brilliant collection of the poetical works of Siegfried Sassoon, the first edition of this anthology. -
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1985 Annie JohnNew York: 1985A smart first edition first printing of this novel from Antiguan–American writer Jamaica Kincaid, signed by the author. -
2000 Girl With a Pearl Earring: A NovelNew York: 2000A smart first US edition first printing of this historical novel from American-British writer Tracy Chevalier. -
1938 The CarnivalLondon: 1938The first edition of this poetry anthology by the noted American author Frederick Prokosch. -
2000 A Thousand Moons On A Thousand RiversNew York: 2000A smart translated edition of this award-winner romance novel from Taiwanese novelist Hsiao Li-Hung. -
1920 BereniceLondon: 1920A scarce, first edition of this romance novel with an air of mystery, written by E. Phillips Oppenheim and illustrated by Howard Somerville. -
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2001 The Unknown Errors of Our Lives: StoriesNew York: 2001A smart first edition first printing of this collection of stories from Indian-American author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, signed by the author. -
1922 The Five JarsLondon: 1922A superior, first edition copy of M. R. James's surreal fantasy novel, illustrated with seven plates by Gilbert James. -
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1999 Bathwater WineSanta Rosa: 1999A smart Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize edition of this collection of poetry from American writer Wanda Coleman, signed by the author. -
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2013 The GoldfinchLondon: 2013A signed, first edition of Donna Tartt's prize-winning, coming of age novel, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1900 Writ in BarracksLondon: 1900A first edition copy of this absorbing poetry collection of military tales, from British writer Edgar Wallace. -
1979 The Fountains of ParadiseLondon: 1979A fine first edition of Arthur C. Clarke's Nebula and Hugo Award winning science fiction novel. -
1905 The True Story of George Eliot: In Relation to "Adam Bede"London: 1905A smartly bound early edition of this illustrated history of Adam Bede by George Eliot. -
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1997 Free ReignNew York: 1997A signed first edition of the first novel is Rosemary Aubert's suspenseful crime novel, in the original dust wrapper. -
1975 Imperial EarthLondon: 1975The first edition of Arthur C. Clarke's thrilling 1970s science fiction novel, in the original dust wrapper. -
1955 H. M. S. UlyssesLondon: 1955The first edition of this debut novel of naval warfare in World War II, by Scottish author Alistair MacLean. -
2002 The Little FriendLondon: 2002An excellent, first edition example of Donna Tartt's thrilling mystery novel, with the publisher's unclipped dust wrapper.
