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English Literature Pre 1900
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1819 Tales and Historic Scenes, in VerseLondon: 1819A smartly bound copy of the very scarce first edition of this poetical collection from leading female poet of her day, Felicia Hemans. -
c1930 Japan (Madame Chrysantheme)New York : c1930An uncommon illustrated translation of Pierre Loti's influential novel, with the very scarce unclipped dust wrapper. -
1876 Father Fabian, the Monk of Malham TowerLondon: 1876A smartly bound copy of this moral novel from English novelist and editor Emma Jane Worboise. -
1823 6 Vols The Works of Laurence SterneLondon : 1823A lovely six-volume set of Sterne’s works, uniformly bound in full straight-grain morocco, including "Tristram Shandy" and "A Sentimental Journey." -
1856 The Paisley Wallet and Literary AlbumPailsey: 1856A very scarce copy of this collection of issues from The Paisley Wallet and Literary Album for the year 1856. -
c1857 12vol Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland: Historical, Traditionary, and ImaginativeEdinburgh: c1857A complete twenty-four volume collection of these traditional and imaginative tales from John Mackay Wilson, bound in twelve volumes. -
1855 The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott, BartEdinburgh: 1855A smartly bound complete collection of the poetical works of Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott, with his original introductions and notes. -
1817 Lalla RookhLondon: 1817The fifth edition of Thomas Moore's Lalla Rookh in full straight-grained green morocco with decorative blind stamping, marbled endpapers and a gilt fore edge. -
1819 The Complaint; or, Night Thoughts. A Poem.London: 1819Two volumes of English poet Edward Young's acclaimed work on death and the passage of time, bound into one. -
1831-1836 3vol The Poetical Works of James Beattie, Henry Howard, & William FalconerLondon: 1831-1836A uniformly bound set of three volumes containing the poetry of James Beattie, Henry Howard, and William Falconer, from the Aldine Edition of the British Poets -
1887 Lays of the Scottish Cavaliers and Other PoemsLondon: 1887A full morocco edition of William Edmonstoune Aytoun's beloved Lays of the Scottish Cavaliers, with subtle gilt decoration to the corners of the boards and along the spine, complete with a gilt fore edge. -
1812-1815 The Works of Walter Scott, Esq.Edinburgh: 1812-1815A wonderful collection of early editions of eight poetical works from Sir Walter Scott, uniformly bound in handsome diced calf bindings. -
1818 The Literary Character, Illustrated by the History of Men of GeniusLondon: 1818Isaac D'Israeli's updated and improved edition of his study of prominent literary figures and their qualities. -
1869 That Boy of Norcott'sLondon: 1869A very scarce first edition of this nineteenth century novel from Irish writer Charles James Lever, with illustrations. -
1824 2vol The Poems of OssianGlasgow: 1824A two volume collection of the poems attributed to Ossian, published by Scottish writer and literary collector James Macpherson. -
1829 Irish MelodiesLondon: 1829The ninth edition of Thomas Moore's most beloved collection of writings in full dark green morocco, and complete with intricate gilt detailing and a gilt fore edge. -
1889-1891 3vol Tales from "Blackwood"Edinburgh & London: 1889-1891A collection of the first three volumes of the third series of stories collected from Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine. -
1890-1892 27vol The Novels and Works of George Whyte-MelvilleLondon: 1890-1892A smartly rebound collection of George Whyte-Melville’s complete novels and works, most of which are new editions, showcasing the celebrated sporting and historical novelist’s most popular novels. -
1868-1869 4vol The Ring and The BookLondon: 1868-1869A smart first edition set of Robert Browning's epic dramatic poem The Ring and The Book, in a vellum binding. -
1863 The life of William Warburton, D.D., Lord Bishop of Gloucester from 1760 to 1779: With Remarks on his WorksLondon: 1863A scarce first edition biography of William Warburton the controversial Bishop of Gloucester, smartly bound in full calf by S. Hogg. -
1862 2Vols Beaten Paths; and Those Who Trod ThemLondon: 1862The first edition set complete in two volumes, Beaten Paths was the last work of Irish writer Thomas Colley Grattan, and is an autobiographical memoir that includes his encounter with Wordsworth and Coleridge in Brussels in 1828. -
1881 The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford, Dissenting MasterLondon: 1881An uncommon first edition of this fictious autobiography credited under William Hale White's two pseudonyms. -
1906 Two Years AgoLondon: 1906A smart Macmillan edition of Kingsley’s Two Years Ago delivers a Victorian tale of public health, duty, and reform, rebound in full green calf. -
c1830 The Farmer's Boy; A Rural PoemLondon: c1830A finely rebound full-calf edition of Robert Bloomfield’s The Farmer’s Boy, the celebrated pastoral poem inspired by rural Suffolk life. -
1862 Accepted AddressesLondon: 1862The first edition of a scarce collection of The Telegraph journalist George Augustus Sala's writings, in the publisher's original green embossed cloth binding. -
1833 3Vols TrevelyanLondon: 1833A complete three-volume first edition set of Trevelyan by Lady Caroline Lucy Scott, a society novel of love, class, and morality, smartly bound in full calf. -
1799 Hudibras, in Three Parts, Written in the Time of the Late WarsLondon: 1799An exceptionally lovely two volume late 18th century edition of Samuel Butler's satirical poem, illustrated throughout with engraved plates after William Hogarth. -
1853 2 Vols Recollections of A Literary Life; or, Books, Places, and PeopleLondon: 1853A smartly bound two-volume set of the second edition of Mary Russell Mitford’s Recollections, blending personal memoir and lively literary essays, with chapters on favorite books, poets, and places. -
1825 Extracts from the Diary, Meditations, and Letters, of Mr. Joseph Williams Of Kidderminster to Which are Added, A Number of Original Letters to the Late Rev. Randall StirlingLondon: 1825A smartly copy of Joseph Williams’ diaries and letters, offering intimate spiritual reflections and pastoral counsel. -
1853 Mr. Sponge's Sporting TourLondon: 1853The first edition of R. S. Surtees' complete Mr. Sponge story in book form, with thirteen coloured plates engraved on steel and numerous woodcut illustrations by John Leech. -
1835 Scenes and Legends of the North of Scotland, or the traditional History of CromartyEdinburgh: 1835A smart first edition of Hugh Miller's fantastic account of the legends, folklore, histories and traditions found in the Cromarty region of Scotland. -
1864 Apologia Pro Vita Sua: Being A Reply to a Pamphlet Entitled "What, Then, Does Dr. Newman Mean?"London: 1864A smartly bound first edition of this history of the author's religious opinions, in response to an attack by Charles Kingsley, bound in half morocco. -
1772 The Works of Shakespeare. In Twelve Volumes.London: 1772Handsomely bound in tree calf, this is a wonderful twelve volume edition of the dramatic works of William Shakespeare, from celebrated Shakespearian editor Lewis Theobald. -
1865 The Poetical Works of George HerbertLondon: 1865A smartly rebound copy of The Poetical Works of George Herbert, richly illustrated with 44 wood-engraved vignettes and ornate designs by leading Victorian artists and engravers. -
1899 The Pilgrim's ProgressLondon: 1899A fantastic limited edition of John Bunyan's renowned Christian allegory, printed by the Essex House private press and bound in full vellum. -
1893 The Life of John MyttonLondon: 1893A smartly rebound copy of The Life of John "Mad Jack" Mytton by Nimrod, complete with 16 colour plates, detailing the riotous exploits and eccentricities of one of Regency England’s most infamous rakes.