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American Literature
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c.1884 The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth LongfellowLondon; Paris; New York; Melbourne: [c.1884] Undated, dated approximately from a copy held by the British LibraryA very handsome half morocco copy of this abundantly illustrated poetic title, in lovely condition. -
1969-1972 2vol John Updike Works: Couples and Rabbit ReduxLondon: 1969-1972The first editions of Couples and Rabbit Redux, two excellent novels by John Updike that cut through middle-class American society. -
1964-1966 2vol Set The Bodley Head Scott FitzgeraldLondon: 1964-1966The first two volumes of The Bodley Head's re-publication of F. Scott Fitzgerald's works, in original dust wrappers. -
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2021 BroodNew York: 2021The signed first edition of Brood, American author Jackie Polzin's first novel and a finalist for the 2021 First Novel Prize. -
1974 Hellstrom's HiveLondon: 1974An exceptional example of the scarce first UK edition of Frank Herbert's thrilling science fiction novel which posits 'insects - could they one day be masters of the Earth?'. -
1861 The Biglow PapersLondon: 1861The second English edition of the satirical Biglow Papers, a significant scathing commentary on the Mexican-American War and Slavery. -
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2005-2007 The Soldier Son Trilogy: Shaman's Crossing; Forest Mage; Renegade's MagicLondon: 2005-2007A fine example of the complete first UK edition of beloved fantasy author Robin Hobb's 'Soldier Son' trilogy. Volume I is signed by Hobb herself. -
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2003 Vernon God LittleLondon: 2003A signed, first edition, first impression copy in excellent condition, with original unclipped dust wrapper. -
2001 Watch Your MouthLondon: 2001An uncorrected proof copy of Daniel Handler's (better known as Lemony Snicket) coming of age comedy Watch Your Mouth, in the publisher's original paperback binding. -
1984 Clay's ArkNew York: 1984An exceptional example of the Book Club Edition of Octavia E. Butler's final novel in her 'Patternist' series, in the vibrant original dust wrapper. -
1880 A Tramp AbroadLondon: 1880A smart example of the second printing of the first UK edition of Mark Twain's account of his journey through central and southern Europe. -
1881 The Prince and the Pauper: A Tale for Young People of All AgesLondon: 1881The first edition, second state of this popularly retold novel from Mark Twain, preceding the first US edition. -
1887 SaracinescaEdinburgh : 1887The first UK edition of F. Marion Crawford's rich historical novel set in Rome. Complete in three volumes. -
1907 The Maxims of Methuselah: Being the Advice Given by the PatriarchNew York: 1907A first edition copy of this humorous novelette by American poet, Gelett Burgess, with illustrations throughout. -
1822 Bracebridge Hall; Or, The HumoristsLondon: 1822A beautifully bound example of the first UK edition of Washington Irving's popular episodic novel set in an English manor, 'Bracebridge Hall'. -
1968-1972 4vol The Bodley Head Scott FitzgeraldLondon: 1968-1972A smart reprised edition of F. Scott Fitzgerald's works from The Bodley Head, being four volumes of a six volume set. -
1886 Uncle Tom's Cabin: A Tale of Life Among the LowlyLondon: 1886An early edition of the influential anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe, with illustrations. -
1912 The Bells and Other PoemsLondon: 1912Beautifully illustrated throughout with colour plates by Edmund Dulac, this is a wonderful first edition of Edgar Allan Poe's most celebrated poetical works. -
c1912 Little Women and Little Women Wedded or Meg, Jo, Beth, and AmyLondon: c1912Two novels from popular American novelist Louisa May Alcott, being her renowned Little Women, and its sequel Little Women Wedded. -
1882 The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.London: 1882A delightfully illustrated limited edition of Washington Irving's popular collection of short stories and essays, including "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". -
1929 Child of the Deep: An Autobiographical NarrativeLondon: 1929The first UK edition Joan Lowell's largely fabricated autobiography, handsomely bound here in polished calf by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. -
1824 The Works Of Dr. Benjamin FranklinChiswick: 1824A pocket-sized edition of this collection of works from American polymath and Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin. -
1822 A Sketch of Old EnglandLondon: 1822The first UK edition of these unfavourable letters discussing England, from American writer James Kirke Paulding. -
1890 A Yankee At The Court of King ArthurLondon: 1890A new edition of this illustrated historical novel from American humorist and writer Mark Twain. -
1863 Faith Gartney's GirlhoodBoston: 1863The second edition of this very scarce novel for young women from prolific American female novelist and poet Adelaide Dutton Train Whitney. -
1890 A Boy's TownNew York: 1890A lovely example of the first edition of William Dean Howells's classic work of late 19th century children's literature, chronicling the adventures of a young boy in Ohio. -
1990 2vol The Jewel: A Romance of FairylandNew York: 1990A very pleasing limited edition of this facsimile of Rockwell Kent's The Jewel, with the companion booklet. -
1895 The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.London: 1895A smart two volume set of this collection of essays and short stories from American author Washington Irving. -
1827-1835 A Collection of Novels by James Fenimore CooperLondon: 1827-1835A wonderful, leather-bound collection of four novels by James Fenimore Cooper, featuring the first edition of 'The Prairie', 'The Bravo' and 'The Borderers', and the fifth edition of 'The Spy'. -
1859 The Courtship of Miles Standish and Other PoemsLondon: 1859A decoratively bound collection of poetry from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, adorned with vignettes by John Gilbert. -
1890 The Marble Faun: Or, the Romance of Monte BeniBoston and New York: 1890Handsomely bound in half morocco, this is a charmingly illustrated edition of Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel about murder and love, set in Italy. -
1893 6 Vols in 2 The Complete Poetical Works of LongfellowOxford: 1893A vanishingly scarce set of the Oxford Miniature edition of Longfellow’s complete poetical works, comprising six volumes bound as two in a smart limp morocco binding. -
2005-2022 The Closers; The Dark Hours; Desert StarLondon: 2005-2022An excellent set of three first UK edition crime novels from Michael Connelly's 'Harry Bosch' series. -
1893 The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth LongfellowLondon: 1893A smart edition of Longfellow’s complete poetry, elegantly bound in half red morocco with marbled boards, reflecting his enduring legacy in American and global literature. -
1916 The Novels and Stories of Richard Harding Davis (Crossroads Edition)New York: 1916A uniformly leather-bound complete 'Crossroads' edition of this collection of Richard Harding Davis' works. -
1890 A Little Book of Western VerseNew York: 1890Attractively bound in half morocco, present here is the first trade edition of this delightful collection of verse from Eugene Field.