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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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c1898 The Vision of Purgatory and ParadiseLondon: c1898Dante's important narrative poem, complete with illustrations by Gustave Dore. -
1894-1901 3vols Letters and More Letters of Edward FitzgeraldLondon: 1894-1901A uniformly bound three-volume set of the letters of Edward Fitzgerald, best known for his translation of 'The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam'. -
1828 Tales of the WestLondon: 1828An uncommon, first edition of John Carne's collection of tales surrounding his homeland of Cornwall, based on his personal experiences. -
1986-2005 The Correspondence of Charles DarwinCambridge : 1986-2005A very smart set of three volumes from this definitive series containing Charles Darwins' correspondence. -
2006 Breaking Through: Essays, Journals, and Travelogues of Edward F. RickettsBerkeley : 2006A superb collection of writings from marine biologist and ecology philosopher, Edward F. Ricketts, featuring previously unpublished pieces. -
1905 A Book For A Rainy DayLondon: 1905An uncommon edition of this work by Hackney-carriage-born John Thomas Smith, offering a nostalgic recollection of London. -
2008 Ice Captain: The Life of J. R. StenhouseGloucestershire: 2008The scarce first edition of this history, which tells of the astonishing expeditions of Joseph Russell Stonehouse. -
1874 The Poems, Plays and Other Remains of Sir John SucklingLondon: 1874The scarce new edition of this work in two volumes featuring the writings of and a facsimile satirical illustration by the English Cavalier Sir John Suckling. -
1871 Mark Twain's (Burlesque) Autobiography and First RomanceNew York : 1871The first edition, second issue of this work containing two short stories written by Mark Twain, supposedly presenting fictional characters from the author's own ancestry. -
1901 The Works of Charles Dickens (Standard Edition)London: 1901A handsome complete twenty-volume set containing the Standard Edition of this Charles Dickens collection, with illustrations. -
1881 A Tramp AbroadLondon: 1881An early impression of the first UK edition of Mark Twain's important work of travel literature, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1883 The Stolen White ElephantLondon: 1883A new edition of this thrilling detective story surrounding a stolen white elephant, written by Samuel L. Clemens under his well-known pseudonym Mark Twain. -
1926 Exploits and WondersFair Oak, Hants: 1926A vanishingly scarce limited, privately published edition of four early eighteenth century extracts. -
1881 The Innocents Abroad or The New Pilgrim's ProgressLondon: 1881An early, UK edition of Mark Twain's humorous travel book, chronicling the "Great Pleasure Excursion" of a steamship filled with American travelers, visiting Europe and the Holy Land in 1867. -
1967 May We Borrow Your Husband?London: 1967A bright first edition of Graham Greene's diverse selection of short stories. -
1882 The Prince and the PauperBoston : 1882The first edition, first printing of Mark Twain's work of historical fiction, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1875 Mark Twain's SketchesHartford, Conn,, and Chicago, Ill. : 1875The first edition, first printing of this collection of short stories by Mark Twain, including his unique twist on a ghost story, with illustrations throughout. -
1972 Irish Literary PortraitsLondon: 1972A delightful compilation of W. R. Rogers' BBC Radio portraits of some of the great Irish writers. -
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1935 White LadiesLondon: 1935One of the very scarce presentation copies of this Mercian novel from Francis Brett Young, specially bound and signed by the author. -
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1930 Rogue Herries A NovelLondon: 1930The scarce limited edition of Rogue Herries from the Herries Chronicles by Hugh Walpole, with the author's signature. -
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1933 Vanessa A NovelLondon: 1933The scarce limited edition of Vanessa from the Herries Chronicles by Hugh Walpole, with the author's signature. -
1894 4vol Popular British Ballads: Ancient and ModernLondon: 1894A smart limited edition of this collection of popular British ballads. -
1930 The Ancient Sin and Other StoriesLondon: 1930A smart first edition of this very scarce collection of short stories from Bulgarian-born American writer Michael Arlen. -
1923 Streams of OceanLondon: 1923A smart first edition of this very scarce work from English writer Aubrey de Selincourt. -
1948 A Notebook on William ShakespeareLondon: 1948A series of essays and notes on the plays of Shakespeare, from British poet and critic, Edith Sitwell. -
1895-1898 2vol Trilby: A Novel & The MartianLondon: 1895-1898Two volumes of illustrated works by George Du Maurier, in the original cloth bindings. -
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1950 Portrait of Clare (Severn Edition)Melbourne : 1950A signed copy of this James Tait Black Memorial Prize winner, 'Portrait of Clare', with the very scarce unclipped dust wrapper. -
1929 Gold Coast CustomsLondon: 1929A smart first edition of this thought provoking poem on the nature on humans from Edith Sitwell. -
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1931 Judith ParisLondon: 1931The limited edition of Judith Paris from the Herries Chronicles by Hugh Walpole, with the author's signature. -
1888 The King of the Golden River or the Black Brothers: A Legend of StiriaKent: 1888A smart ninth edition of this illustrated fantasy story from English writer John Ruskin. -
1923 Jeremy Taylor: A Selection From His WorksLondon: 1923A selection of the writings of Jeremy Taylor, a smart limited edition published by the Golden Cockerel Press. -
1904 Charles Dickens: A Critical StudyLondon: 1904A smart copy of this illustrated critical study of Charles Dickens from English novelist George Gissing. -
1905 Silas MarnerLondon; New York: 1905A smart vellum bound edition of this darkly themed novel on the ruins of the Industrial Revolution by eminent Victorian author George Eliot. -
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1925 Poetic Unreason and Other StudiesLondon: 1925The first edition of this intriguing series of essays on poetic psychology, a fantastic association copy, presented by Robert Graves to Julian Huxley. -
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1929 Black RosesLondon: 1929A signed and numbered limited edition copy of this novel from British writer, Francis Brett Young, bound in full vellum. -
1932 ButlerianaLondon: 1932A limited edition collection of Samuel Butler's autobiographical essays, published by the Nonesuch Press, and bound in quarter morocco.