1957 The Spy's Bedside Book by Graham Greene and Hugh Greene

A superb signed first edition of this book on the spy trade, with tricks, short stories, and poems edited by Graham Greene and Hugh Greene. The first edition of this work, signed by Graham Greene to half title page. A bedside book for spies, with hints and tricks and new methods for the profession. Representing many practitioners such as Belle Boyd, Vladimir Petrov, Eric Ambler, and many more. Graham Greene was an English writer and journalist, regarded by many as the leading English novelist in the twentieth century. 

£2,700.00 

1888 Les Exiles de la Terre by Andre Laurie

A scarce, first edition of this novel by a collaborator of Jules Verne. With stunning pictorial boards. Regarded as one of Grousset's most interesting science fiction novels. This novel follows a consortium intending to exploit the Moon's mineral resources. In order to do so they decided to bring the earth closer to Earth. A mountain in Sudan composed of pure iron becomes the headquarters of the Selene Company and Solar reflectors are used to provide the energy required to convert the mountain into an electro-magnet.

£900.00


1965 The House of Warne by Arthur King

A fine first edition of this charming history of Frederick Warne, illustrated with beautiful colour plates by Beatrix Potter and Kate Greenaway. Note from the publisher loosely inserted 'In their Centenary Year Frederick Warne & Company ask you to accept a copy of The House of Warne with the Season's Greetings', Cyril W. Stephens'. Stephens was the Chairman of Frederick Warne. A beautiful work on the history of the Frederick Warne publishing company. Profusely illustrated throughout with colour plates.

£96.00 


1896 The Animal Story Book by Andrew Lang

A first edition of Andrew Lang's beautiful collection of animal stories for children, richly illustrated. This work contains a vast number of short children's stories on animals including beavers, lions, dogs, dolphins and wolves. Andrew Lang was an extremely prolific writer, literary critic and novelist remembered for his compilation of folk and fairy tales, including the Lang's Fairy Books. He also translated a number of classical works and was a prolific and important anthropologist besides his writings for children.

£245


1929-1933 The Works of Shakespeare The text of the First Folio with Quarto variants and a selection of modern Readings by William Shakespeare

A fantastic, bright set of this Nonesuch limited edition of William Shakespeare's works. With the text based on the first folio, with quarto variants and a selection of modern readings. It follows the text of the First Folio faithfully, in its misprints and intermittent use of a comma for a full stop at the close of an uninterrupted speech. The editors note describes in detail the intention and treatment regarding substantive errors between the early editions. Numbered 60 of 1600 copies of this work, which have been designed by Francis Meynell and printed by Walter Lewis, printer to the University at the Cambridge University Press.

£4,950.00


1887 Essays on the Active Powers of Man by Thomas Reid

A fine, first edition copy of Thomas Reid's major philosophical work. This is Thomas Reid's second major work, following his noted 'Essays on Intellectual Powers of Man', and was derived from his lectures. It was indeed his last major work, and appeared in the same year as Kant's 'Kritik der Praktischen Vernunft'. Thomas Reid succeeded Adam Smith in the chair of Moral Philosophy at Edinburgh in 1764. For more philosophical works, click here.

£2,500.00


1837 A Dictionary of the English Language by Samuel Johnson

A wonderful two volume dictionary by Samuel Johnson in a charming leather binding. This is a wonderful edition of this important reference work, containing a history on the origin of the English language and grammar as a prefix. Samuel Johnson was an English poet, essayist, biographer and literary critic. He published 'A Dictionary of the English Language' in 1755, considered the foremost dictionary of the time.

£2,200.00


1926 Mantrap by Sinclair Lewis

A lovely first English edition of this novel by Sinclair Lewis, a Nobel Prize in Literature recipient. This work, first published in 1926, was one of two commercially unsuccessful works by Lewis during the 1920s. It tells the tale of Ralph Prescott, a lawyer hailing from the United States of America, as he journeys into Saskatchewan. It was adapted to film twice. If interested in more novels, click here to see more. 

£325.00


1918 Moon of Israel by H. Rider Haggard

A signed first edition copy of this novel by the noted adventure fiction author, H. Rider Haggard. The first edition of this novel which narrates the events of the Biblical exodus from Egypt. The novel was the basis of a script which became a 1924 Austrian epic known as 'Die Sklavenkonigin'. Signed by the author with a dedication 'To Mr Pitt from H Rider Haggard St Leonards January 1919'.

£950.00

1908 Montreux by Francis Gribble

A colourfully illustrated first edition of this guide to Montreux, looking at the picturesque scenes of the town, highlighted wonderfully with colour plates. A beautiful ode to the town of Montreux in Switzerland, sitting on the shore of Lake Geneva. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, and nineteen colour plates. More travel books can be found here. 

£78.00

1958 Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene

The near fine first edition of this black comedy by Graham Greene, an exceptional novel by one of the leading writers of the twentieth century. 'Our Man in Havana' is a black comedy set in Havana, Cuba, revolving around the world of the Secret Intelligence Service MI6. An excellent copy.

£475.00


1819 On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation by David Ricardo

An uncommon copy of this important economic treatise by David Ricardo. One of only 1000 copies produced, this is a cornerstone text when regarding the history of political economy. Ricardo's treatise was first issued in 1817 in a small run of 750 copies. This second edition was published in 1000 copies and was issued the same year that Ricardo was elected to Parliament. In this work he concludes that land rent grows as the population increases.

£1,750.00


1971 Beyond the Vicarage by Noel Streatfeild

A superb first edition copy of this autobiography by Noel Streatfeild. The first edition of this work, the third and last volume completing the author's autobiography. A fascinating and vivid account detailing her life. She writes of war, of a garden, of a dog, of the illness of a close friend, writing from topic to topic smoothly and poignantly. An extremely human book truly worth reading.

£55.00


1971 Nemesis by Agatha Christie

The fine first edition of this popular Miss Marple murder mystery novel, a fantastic example of Christie's crime writing. 'Nemesis' is the final Miss Marple novel written by Christie, in which Marple receives posthumous letters from Jason Rafiel. Agatha Christie is one of the most prolific and successful detective writers of her time, with this work being an excellent example of a classic piece of crime fiction. To see more of the Queen of crime fiction's work, click here. 

£140.00


1851 The Eastern Counties Railway Illustrated Guide by G. Richardson

A very scarce edition of this guide of the railway in the eastern British counties, illustrated. A very scarce edition of this guide to the British eastern counties railway. Detailing the divisions of England, this volume takes its readers through the West of England, starting from Cornhill all the way to Peterborough, with points on the attractions of the cities and the peculiarities and story of each county.

£245.00


1924 The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell

A beautiful three volume fine binding of this important and renowned biography of Samuel Johnson. Written by Scottish biographer James Boswell (1740-1795), this biography is often described as being the greatest biography ever written in English.

£490.00


1902 A History of the Peninsular War by Charles Oman

A five volume first edition set detailing the history of the Peninsular War, from 1807 to 1812. A five volume set detailing the history of the Peninsular War, from 1807 to 1812. The first edition. Thoroughly illustrated, with maps and plans.

£750.00


1904 The Sphinx Without a Secret by Oscar Wilde

A scarce, first Smithers edition of Oscar Wilde's short story collection. A limited, pirated edition numbered 11 of only 300 copies produced. With decorative head and tail pieces. Comprising 'The Sphinx Without a Secret', 'The Canterville Ghost', and 'The Model Millionaire'. All stories were originally issued in 1887.

£240.00


1893 Rip Van Winkle and the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

A wonderfully illustrated copy of two of Washington Irving's most celebrated stories, in the publisher's original decorative binding. This work is illustrated profusely with full plates and vignettes by George Henry Boughton (1833-1905), an American illustrator and painter. In a beautiful decorative binding, with gilt flowers along the spine and front cover.

£270.00
1927 The Struggle for the Falkland Islands by Julius Goebel

A marvellous copy of this work detailing the history of political struggles over the Falkland Islands, complete with one folding map, diagrams and illustrations. This work details the history of the Falkland Islands, from its discovery through its colonisation. Illustrated with one folding map and a number of diagrams and illustrations throughout.

£375.00

1870 In Fairyland by Richard Doyle

A lovely first edition copy of this charmingly illustrated, famous work by Richard Doyle. 'In Fairyland' comprises of sixteen coloured plates depicting fairy scenes by prolific Victorian illustrator, Richard Doyle. Accompanying the plates is a poem by William Allingham. 'In Fairyland' is widely considered his finest work. Showcasing the depth of Doyle's talents and imagination, this work paints a charming picture of the magical 'elf-land', sure to capture the imagination of adults and children alike. Bound by Edmund and Remnants, London. A smart copy of this work. Collated, complete. Richard Doyle was the uncle of popular author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. To see some of his work, click here. 

£2,3000



1904 The Last Records of A Cotswold Community by Charles Robert Ashbee

A signed limited edition of this work written by the noted architect Charles Robert Ashbee. A scarce account of Gloucestershire by Robert Ashbee. Intended as a permanent account of a Cotswold community and its traditions. Ashbee recounts the final twenty-six years of the famous Cotswold games and old time sports of Campden and Weston.

£1,750.00


1891 Guild of Women Binders The Song of Solomon by Anonymous

A very scarce, beautifully illustrated edition of 'The Song of Solomon'. In the original morocco gilt binding by the Guild of Women Binders. The Guild of Women Binders were formed at the turn of the twentieth century by Frank Karslake with an intention to promote and distribute the work of female bookbinders. Illustrated throughout by Granville Fell.

£2,500.00



1909 Adrift on an ice-Pan by Wilfred Thomason Grenfell

A superb signed edition of this autobiographical account by Sir Wilfred Grenfell. The first edition of this work, signed by the author. A short autobiographical story recollecting Grenfell's misfortune as he was left adrift on an ice pan on his way to a patient's home. In sight of land, the Labrador doctor's mindset is displayed in this short book in complete honesty and transparency. A truly inspiring and interesting story, where the only reason Grenfell survived was pure sheer luck.

£118.00 


1932 At John Murray's by George Paston

This illustrated first edition discusses the literary society surrounding John Murray III, illustrated throughout. An exploration of the literary circle surrounding John Murray III from 1843, when he succeeded his father's position, to his death in 1892. Murray's notable works include 'On the Origin of Species', published in 1859. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and fifteen plates. Written by Emily Morse Symonds under the pen-name George Paston. With a preface by Lord Ernle.

£110.00


1898 General Sir Richard Meade and The Feudatory States of India by Thomas Henry Thornton

A fantastic, association copy of this historical look at the British Raj in India told through the biography of General Sir Richard Meade. This copy is finely bound by Douglas Cockerell. This binding was commissioned by Sir Willoughby Dickinson for his wife whose father was the subject of this work, General Sir Richard Meade. This copy belonged to their family and would have been of great interest to them. See more historical works here.

£2,500.00


1914 Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

A very smart example of William Shakespeare's famous play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. Scarce in the original dustwrapper. Illustrated throughout, with drawings by the noted cartoonist and illustrator William Heath Robinson. Robinson's whimsical drawings featured in editions of 'The Arabian Nights', 'Tales from Shakespeare', 'Twelfth Night' and many other popular works. Very scarce in the original dustwrapper. Click here for more plays. 

£900.00