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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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1947 UlyssesLondon: 1947The third unlimited edition of James Joyce's monumental modernist novel, a sought after early edition of this important work. -
1920 The Evolution of an IntellectualLondon: 1920A smart first edition of this collection of essays from English writer John Middleton Murry. -
1929 Dudley and Gilderoy: A NonsenseLondon: 1929The first edition of Algernon Blackwood's whimsical novel that sees a cat and parrot set out to see the world. -
1999 Iolani; or, Tahiti as it was. A RomancePrinceton, New Jersey : 1999A lovely copy of this previously unpublished romance novel from Wilkie Collins, which was presumed lost for nearly a century. -
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1970 Ardna GashelCambridge: 1970A scarce limited edition short tale by Olive Cook, signed by both Cook and the illustrator, Edwin Smith. -
1915 New PoemsEast Sheen: 1915A very scarce anthology of poems by Arthur Knowles Sabin, a limited edition printed at his own private press. -
1927 Elegy wrote in a Country Church YardOxford: 1927A limited edition facsimile of this popular poem from Thomas Gray, inspired by his thoughts following the death of fellow poet Richard West. -
1863 English Sacred PoetryLondon, New York.: 1863A scarce richly illustrated anthology of major English religious poetry, selected and edited by Robert Aris Willmott. -
1923-1926 18vols The Shrewsbury Edition of the Works of Samuel ButlerLondon: 1923-1926A lovely uniformly bound set of this presentation copy of the Shrewsbury edition of Samuel Butler's works. -
1926 The Mistress and Other Select Poems of Abraham Cowley 1618-1667London: 1926A limited edition poetical collection comprising the works of Abraham Cowley, one of the leading English poets of the seventeenth century. -
1832 The Beauties of Percy Bysshe ShelleyLondon: 1832The scarce third edition of this collection of poetry composed by the renowned Percy Bysshe Shelley. -
1934 6vol Boswell's Life of JohnsonOxford: 1934The acclaimed biography of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell, complete in six volumes. -
1859 NelsonParis: 1859A smart copy of this scarce biography of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson from French author Alphonse de Lamartine, in the original French. -
1880 Life of William BlakeLondon: 1880The second and expanded edition of Alexander Gilchrist's illustrated biography on the life and work of William Blake. -
1991 Island ChaptersLancashire : 1991An excellent copy of this scarce series of poetry and prose concerning the Outer Hebrides, with beautiful paintings in colour. -
1995 Hebridean Island: Memories of ScarpScotland : 1995A scarce first edition of these touching memoires of boyhood on the Island of Scarp, illustrated throughout with coloured photographs. -
1898 Original Poetry by Victor & CazireLondon: 1898A smart copy of this collection of poetry from Percy Bysshe Shelley and his sister Elizabeth Shelley. -
1868-1870 English ReprintsLondon: 1868-1870A uniform five-volume set from Edward Arber's 'English Reprints', containing important works such as Milton's 'Areopagitica' and Tottel's Miscellany. -
1947 Addams and Evil: An Album of CartoonsLondon: 1947The very scarce first UK edition of this 'Addams Family' comic, featuring Chas Addams' legendary macabre cartoons. -
1863 Golden Leaves From the Works of the Poets and PaintersLondon: 1863An uncommon edition of this discerning and richly illustrated anthology of poetry edited by Robert Bell. -
1993 Folklore of Scottish Lochs and SpringsFelinfach: 1993A smart facsimile reprint of this insightful work on Scottish folklore from Scottish writer James M. Mackinlay. -
1907 Poets' CountryLondon: 1907A decoratively bound first edition of this charming work which looks at the homes and scenes associated with various poets. -
1818 The Life of the Late Princess CharlotteLondon: 1818A touching biography on the life of Princess Charlotte of Wales, the first edition of this illustrated work. -
1952 3vol The Letters of Samuel Johnson with Mrs. Thrale's Genuine Letters to HimOxford: 1952Three volumes of the letters of writer and critic Samuel Johnson, with illustrations. Includes the original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1775 The Poems of Mr. GrayYork: 1775The first edition of this collection of poetry by Thomas Gray, the York imprint, with an engraved portrait by James Basire. -
1898 2vol Histoire des Principaux Ecrivains FrancaisParis: 1898A smart two volume set of the tenth edition of this history of the principal French writers, in the original French. -
1762 PoemsLondon: 1762A scarce, first edition of this collection of poetry written by English satirist, Robert Lloyd, bound in full calf. -
1926 Philip Bourke MarstonLondon: 1926A very scarce copy of this touching memoir of English poet, Philip Bourke Marston, being a privately printed work of only 250 copies. -
1946 The Great Wall of China and Other PiecesLondon: 1946A smart revised and reset edition of this collection of works from German-language writer Franz Kafka. -
1951 Samuel Butler's NotebooksLondon: 1951A new selection of passages from Samuel Butler's 'Notebooks', consisting of the novelist's thoughts, observations and musings. -
c1900 3vol Oeuvres de Leconte de Lisle: Poemes Antiques, Poemes Barbares, & Poemes TragiquesParis: c1900Three collections of poetry from French writer of the Parnassian Movement Leconte de Lisle, in the original French. -
1706 Jure Divino: A Satyr.London: 1706The first edition of Daniel Defoe's philosophical verse essay, exploring the history of the British monarchy and government. -
1889 Tartarin sur les AlpesParis: 1889An attractive copy of this illustrated sequel to 'Tartarin de Tarascon' from French author Alphonse Daudet. -
1894 Gulliver's Travels: Into Several Remote Regions of the WorldLondon: [1894]A beautifully illustrated edition of Jonathan Swift's popular novel about the traveller Gulliver, with Gordon Browne's stunning colour illustrations. -
1807 2vol The Works of Thomas Gray; Containing his Poems, and Correspondence, with Several Eminent Literary CharactersLondon: 1807A smart complete fourth edition of this collection of works from English poet Thomas Gray, with a memoir of the author. -
1905 Anthologie des Poetes FrancaisParis : 1905An attractive first edition of this anthology and study of French poetry, from novelist and Nobel Prize winner, Anatole France.