Humour
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1931 Remote PeopleLondon: 1931A first edition copy of this hilarious travel book by Evelyn Waugh, with illustrations and maps. -
1808 Chesterfield Travestie; or, School for Modern MannersLondon: 1808A colourfully illustrated, first edition of George Woodward's satirical work containing humorous tips for "modern manners", complete with ten plates. -
1905 The Seven Deadly Sinnes of LondonLondon: 1905A wonderful example of this limited edition of Thomas Dekker's satirical 17th century discussion of London. -
1853-1857 The Adventures of Mr Verdant Green, The Further Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green & Mr. Verdant Green, Married and Done ForLondon: 1853-1857A delightfully illustrated trio of Cuthbert Bede's 'Verdant Green' stories, bound together in one volume, with two of them being first editions. -
1870 Miss Kilmansegg and Her Precious LegLondon: 1870The first illustrated edition of Thomas Hood’s satirical poem, featuring 60 illustrations by Thomas Seccombe, a witty critique of Victorian greed, excess, and vanity. -
1869 Sketches of Young Couples, Young Ladies, Young GentlemenLondon: 1869The first collected edition of Sketches of Young Ladies, Young Gentlemen, and Young Couples (1869), humorously depicting Victorian society with 16 plates by Phiz, with contributions attributed to Charles Dickens. -
1849 Gavarni in London: Sketches of Life and CharacterLondon: 1849A wonderful example of the first edition of this charming work, which combines the satirical illustrations of Gavarni with humorous commentary upon London life. -
c1906 Mr. Punch's Life in LondonLondon: c1906A smart collection of humorous illustrated scenes exploring London life in the late nineteenth century, from Punch. -
1857 Humphry ClinkerLondon: 1857A smartly bound Victorian edition of Smollett’s final picaresque masterpiece Humphry Clinker, complete with eight lively Phiz engravings. -
1857 The Adventures of Joseph AndrewsLondon : 1857A very scarce first Routledge edition of Joseph Andrews, a comic tale of virtue, illustrated by Phiz. -
1883 John Bull and His IslandLondon: 1883A lovely example of the first English language translation of Max O'Rell's humorous examination of England, in half morocco. -
1988-2010 9Vols A Series of Discworld Novels by Terry Pratchett UK First EditionsLondon: 1988-2010A collection of eight first editions of the acclaimed Discworld series by Sir Terry Pratchett. -
1993-2016 6vol A Collection of Fantastic Children's Novels by Terry PratchettLondon: 1993-2016A very smart collection of humorous children's novels by English author and satirist Sir Terence David John Pratchett. -
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1976 Remember MeLondon: 1976The first edition of Fay Weldon's "murderously funny” novel on a vindictive ex-wife, signed by the author. -
1892 Flying VisitsLondon: 1892A smart first edition copy of Harry Furniss’s witty and charming travelogue of Britain and Ireland, profusely illustrated by the author. -
1862-64 Pictures of Life & Character: First, Second, Third and Fourth SeriesLondon: 1862-64The first four installments of John Leech's humorous 'Pictures of Life & Character' series, containing a collection of his contributions to Punch magazine. -
c1874 Jokes and WitLondon: c1874A very scarce comical volume of jokes and witticism by Douglas William Jerrold. -
1708 The Visions of Dom Francisco de Quevedo VillegasLondon: 1708Roger L'Estrange's English translation of Francisco de Quevedo's satricial work on the afterlfie. -
1668 A Relation of the Country of JanseniaLondon: 1668A vanishingly scarce first edition in English of this satirical work on Jansenism, by Zacharias of Lisieux. -
1692 The Post-Boy Rob'd of His Mail: or, The Pacquet Broke OpenLondon: 1692A vanishingly scarce satirical work by Charles Gildon, the first edition of this volume of letters purported to have been stolen from a post boy. -
1897 More NonsenseLondon: 1897The fifth edition of this nonsense collection of poetry and prose by Edward Lear, with his humorous illustrations. -
1824 Salmagundi: or, the Whim-Whams and Opinions of Launcelot LangstaffParis: 1824A Paris edition of Washington Irving's satirical periodical lampooning New York City. -
1951-1969 A Collection of Enid Blyton's Famous Five NovelsLondon: 1951-1969A wonderful collection of fourteen early impression novels from Enid Blyton's highly popular "Famous Five" series, each with the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1956-1960 Three Cheers Secret Seven & Good Old Secret SevenLeicester : 1956-1960A lovely pair of "Secret Seven" stories written by Enid Blyton, both works present in the first edition and complete with the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
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1949 Enid Blyton's Happy Story BookLondon: 1949A signed copy of Enid Blyton's humorous collection of sixteen "happy" tales, complete with the vanishingly scarce original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
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1922 The Works of Max BeerbohmLondon: 1922A signed limited edition collection of seven works by Max Beerbohm, the noted essayist and caricaturist, signed by the author and bound in crushed half morocco. -
1929-1946 Toad of Toad Hall; Chloe MarrLondon: 1929-1946Two first editions from A. A. Milne, including his dramatic adaptation of beloved children's novel 'The Wind in the Willows', and his comedy novel 'Chloe Marr'. -
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2016-2017 2Vols The Secret Diaries of Hendrik GroenLondon: 2016-2017A humorous two-volume, first edition, set of the witty and heartfelt diaries of a charmingly curmudgeonous octogenarian, signed by the author. -
1957 The Short Reign of Pippin IVNew York: 1957The first edition of John Steinbeck's only political satire, satirising mid-century French politics. -
1941 Progress at Pelvis BayLondon: 1941A humorous illustrated satire by Osbert Lancaster, critiquing seaside town planning with Osbert's sharp wit and architectural insight. -
1951-1972 Works Illustrated by Osbert LancasterLondon: 1951-1972A smart set of works from English cartoonist and architectural historian, Osbert Lancaster. -
1943-1978 9vol A Collection of Illustrated Volumes from Sir Osbert LancasterLondon: 1943-1978A charming collection of nine illustrated volumes from English cartoonist and architectural historian Sir Osbert Lancaster. -
1941-1979 7 Vols Works Illustrated by Osbert LancasterLondon: 1941-1979A seven-volume set of first and early editions illustrated by Osbert Lancaster, with the original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1925 Letters to KatieLondon: 1925A smart first edition of this collection of letters and postcards from English painter and designed Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones. -
1925 Letters to KatieLondon: 1925A smart first edition of this collection of letters and postcards from English painter and designed Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones. -
1961-1963 3 Vols The Semi-Fictional Writings of John BratbyLondon: 1961-1963A three-volume, first edition set of John Bratby’s raw, controversial autobiographical trilogy, each in the publisher’s original unclipped dust jacket, following the artist's deterioration from domestic realism into surreal psychological collapse.
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