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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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1956 The Human Age, Book One, ChildermassLondon: 1956The first volume in Wyndham Lewis' curious 'Human Age' trilogy, with illustrations by Michael Ayrton. -
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1983 At the Bottom of the RiverNew York: 1983A signed first edition of this collection of short stories with themes of mother daughter relationships, by Jamaica Kincaid, in the original dust wrapper. -
1982 2010: Odyssey TwoLondon: 1982The first UK edition of Arthur C. Clarke's sequel to '2001: A Space Odyssey', in the exceptionally bright dust wrapper. -
1979 Flashman's First Omnibus: Flashman, Royal Flash, Flash for Freedom!London: 1979The first edition, first impression of this omnibus edition of three Flashman novels. -
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1999 The Feast of StephenNew York: 1999A signed first edition of this 'Ellis Portal' mystery novel by Rosemary Aubert, in the original dust wrapper. -
1946 The Wild FlagBoston: 1946The first edition of this compelling collection of editorials, first published in the New Yorker, compiled here by E. B. White. -
2001 The Complete Short StoriesLondon: 2001A fine first edition copy of this impressive volume, containing the complete short stories of J. G. Ballard. -
1990 Flashman and the Mountain of LightLondon: 1990The first edition of the ninth 'Flashman' novel by George Macdonald Fraser. -
1933 Sanders of the RiverLondon: 1933A bright copy of Edgar Wallace's short story collection, published to commemorate the film release, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1948-50 English Masters of Black and White: John Tenniel, John Leech and George Du MaurierLondon: 1948-50Three first edition illustrated works on the noted artists: John Tenniel, George Du Maurier and John Leech. -
1982 Flashman and the RedskinsLondon: 1982The first edition of one of George MacDonald Fraser's thrilling Flashman tales, set in the American west during the Gold Rush and Battle of Little Bighorn. -
1977 Flashman's LadyLondon: 1977The first edition of the sixth novel in George MacDonald Fraser's "Flashman" series, following the kidnap and rescue of Flashman's wife. -
1994 Flashman and the Angel of the LordLondon: 1994The first edition of the tenth novel in the 'Flashman Papers' series by George Macdonald Fraser. -
c1927-1928 Selected Novels of Edgar WallaceLondon: c1927-1928A collection of eight novels by Edgar Wallace, drawn from Hodder & Stoughton's 'Signature Edition' of the author's works. -
1991 Wise ChildrenLondon: 1991Two copies of Angela Carter's final novel, with one being a very scarce uncorrected proof copy, and the other being a true first edition in the original dust wrapper. -
1996 Cocaine NightsLondon: 1996An excellent first edition copy of J. G. Ballard's intriguing dystopian novel surrounding an arson attack and a series of dark secrets. -
1985 Black VenusLondon: 1985The first edition of this collection of short stories from noted feminist writer Angela Carter, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1974 Fireworks: Nine Profane PiecesLondon: 1974The first edition of Angela Carter's first short story collection, inspired by her years spent living in Japan. With a publisher's review slip loosely inserted. -
1931-1932 2vol Men and Memories: Recollections of William RothensteinLondon: 1931-1932A two volume first edition set of the memoirs of English painter and writer Sir William Rothenstein, with illustrations. -
1931-1939 3vol Men and Memories: Recollections of William RothensteinLondon: 1931-1939A complete three volume set of the memoirs of English painter and writer Sir William Rothenstein, with illustrations. -
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1987 The Day of CreationLondon: 1987A smart limited edition of this novel by J. G. Ballard, signed by the author. -
1966 Shadow DanceLondon: 1966The uncommon first edition of Angela Carter's acclaimed debut novel, in the vibrant original dust wrapper. -
1988 Running WildLondon: 1988A thrilling murder mystery novella by J. G. Ballard, a smart copy of this first edition. -
1980-2007 4vol A Collection of Novels by George MacDonald FraserLondon: 1980-2007A smart collection of four first edition volumes from Scottish author George MacDonald Fraser. -
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1998 Midnight in the Garden of Good and EvilNorwalk, Connecticut : 1998A leather-bound, "Collector's Edition" of John Berendt's debut novel, signed by the author to the edition page and to a Certificate of Authenticity. -
1983 The Compass RoseLondon: 1983The third anthology of stories by Ursula K. Le Guin, the first edition of this brilliant collection of sci-fi and fantasy stories. -
1979 Rocannon's WorldLondon: 1979A fine first U.K. hardback edition of the debut novel of esteemed sci-fi author Ursula K. le Guin. -
1935 Letters Between Samuel Butler and Miss E M A Savage 1871-1885London: 1935The uncommon first edition of this collection of Samuel Butler and Miss E. M. A. Savage's letters in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1930 Love Among the HaystacksLondon: 1930A posthumously published collection of short stories by D. H. Lawrence, a smart copy of this limited edition. -
1929 My Skirmish With Jolly RogerNew York: 1929The first limited edition of D. H. Lawrence's response to the controversy of 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' and the rampant piracy of the novel. -
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1985 Nights at the CircusLondon: 1985A signed first edition, third impression of Angela Carter's prize-winning novel, a fine copy, held in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1929 The Story of Doctor ManenteFlorence: 1929D. H. Lawrence's translation of this sixteenth century tale by Antonio Francesco Grazzini. -
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1931-39 A Collection of Works by J. D. Griffith DaviesLondon: 1931-39A set of eight first edition titles by J. D. Griffith Davies, uniformly bound copies from the author's own library. -
1903 The Vision of Hell & The Vision of Purgatory and ParadiseLondon: 1903A wonderfully illustrated pair of works, comprised of Dante Alighieri's The Vision of Hell, Purgatory and Paradise, complete with 135 plates after illustrated by Gustave Doré. -
1900 Sir Thomas LawrenceParis; New York: 1900A Maclehose bound limited edition volume looking at the beautiful portraits painted by Sir Thomas Lawrence. -
1905 Milton's Paradise LostLondon: 1905An exceptionally bright copy of Milton's Paradise Lost, complete with fifty striking plates depicting scenes from the poem, after engravings by Gustave Doré.