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Modern Fiction
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c1930 9vol A Collection of Adventure Novels from The Religious Tract SocietyLondon: c1930A collection of nine smart adventure novels from the Religious Tract Society, with illustrations. -
1883-1912 The Crystal Hunters; The Madman and the Pirate; Away in the Wilderness; Life in the Red BrigadeLondon: 1883-1912A charming set of juvenile fiction, comprising three works by R. M. Ballantyne and one from George Manville Fenn. -
1918 The People's PalaceOxford: 1918A lovely first edition copy of Sacheverell Sitwell's first published work, a collection of poems of which only 400 copies were produced. -
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1977 The Boy and Heron: A StoryLondon: 1977A pleasing copy of this beautifully designed story of The Boy and Heron, with wood-engravings from John O'Connor, a limited edition signed by the artist. -
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1955 AndersonvilleCleveland : 1955A signed limited edition copy of MacKinlay Kantor's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel concerning the Andersonville prisoner of war camp. -
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1927 Songs of the SeaLondon: 1927A signed limited edition poetry collection from Rudyard Kipling, accompanied by a signed leaf from Kipling in which he has copied out a stanza of his poem 'Epitaphs of War'. -
1930 The Testament of Beauty, a Poem in Four BooksOxford: 1930An early edition of Poet Laureate Robert Bridges' final and most successful poetical work, bound in quarter vellum. -
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2001 According to QueeneyLondon: 2001A first edition, first impression of According to Queeney, signed and inscribed by the author, Beryl Bainbridge, five-time Booker nominee and sole recipient of the “Booker Best of Beryl” prize. -
1919 Seven MenLondon: 1919A very smart first edition of Beerbohm's Seven Men, five short stories by English caricaturist and writer Max Beerbohm, praised by Virginia Woolf as "a little masterpiece." -
1930 Nettles: Criterion Miscellany, No. 11London: 1930A first edition copy of this collection of poetry by renowned modernist author D. H. Lawrence, part of the Criterion Miscellany. -
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1933-1939 Nine Signed Novels by TaffrailLondon: 1933-1939Signed association copies of the first editions of nine thrilling novels from Taffrail, each inscribed to the author's secretary, Mrs. Mitchell, who typed up the author's handwritten manuscripts and offered editorial advice. -
2017 Men Without Women: StoriesLondon: 2017The first UK edition, the first impression of this poignant collection of seven Murakami stories exploring the impact of the loss of women in the lives of men. -
1904-1916 2vol The Wreck of the Golden Fleece & Dreadnoughts of the DoggerLondon: 1904-1906Two smart volumes of illustrated works from Scottish writer of boys' fiction, Robert Leighton. -
2002 After the QuakeLondon: 2002An excellent first edition, first impression of this collection of six short stories from prolific Japanese writer, Haruki Murakami, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1922 6 Vols Six Historical Adventure Novels by G. A. HentyLondon; Bombay; Glasgow: c1922A smart six-volume set of G. A. Henty’s gripping historical adventures, each illustrated with vibrant colour frontispieces and detailed monochrome plates. -
1943 A Witness TreeLondon: 1943A first UK edition of this poetry collection from American writer Robert Frost, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
2021 First Person Singular: StoriesLondon: 2021A pleasing first UK edition of this collection of eight short stories from Japanese writer Haruki Murakami. -
2002 Coin Locker BabiesTokyo, New York, London: 2002A pleasing first trade paperback edition of this genre transcending novel from Japanese writer and filmmaker Ryu Murakami. -
2003 Almost Transparent BlueTokyo, New York, London: 2003A very smart first trade paperback edition of this novel from Japanese writer and filmmaker Ryu Murakami. -
2005-2013 2vol 69 & From the Fatherland, With LoveTokyo; London: 2005-2013Two very pleasing first edition novels from popular Japanese writer and filmmaker Ryu Murakami. -
2009 AuditionLondon: 2009A very smart first UK edition, second impression, of this novel from Japanese writer and filmmaker Ryu Murakami. -
2007 PiercingLondon: 2007A very smart first UK edition, first impression of this novel from Japanese writer and filmmaker Ryu Murakami. -
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1928 DewdropsLondon: 1928A pleasing first edition of this schoolgirl story from Margaret Kennedy, a limited edition signed by the author. -
1942 Little GiddingLondon: 1942A smart first edition of the fourth and final of Eliot's Four Quartets series, the poem Little Gidding. -
1971 A History of the Writings of Beatrix PotterLondon: 1971A first edition of this charming work regarding the work of much loved children's author Beatrix Potter. -
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2005 Extremely Loud and Incredibly CloseLondon: 2005A signed first UK limited edition of Jonathan Safran Foer’s Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, complete with the original slipcase and illustrated throughout. -
1953 4vol The Golden LotusLondon: 1953A later edition of this four volume translation of the Chinese novel Jin Ping Mei or Chin P'ing Mei. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960The first edition of Poet Laureate John Betjeman's autobiographical poetry collection. -
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1996 The Sweet Smell of PsychosisLondon: 1996The very scarce true first edition of Will Self's first published novella. A limited edition, signed by both Self and the illustrator of the work, Martin Rowson. -
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1998 White DeathParis: 1998A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this uncommon graphic novel about soldiers stationed in the Italian Alps during the First World War. -
1908 The Ruby of KishmoorNew York: 1908A wonderful example of the first edition of this romantic adventure tale, beautifully illustrated in colour and in the publisher's original decorative cloth binding. -
c1947 My Uncle Silas by H. E. Bates Order Form from The Reprint SocietyLondon: c1947A very scarce original order form for Bates' book of short stories My Uncle Silas, from the Reprint Society. -
1959 Elfrida and The PigLondon: 1959A smart first edition of this illustrated children's story from English writer John Symonds, with images by Edward Ardizzone. -
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. -
1925 The Adventures of Uncle LubinLondon: 1925A new edition of this exciting collection of tales following Uncle Lubin, a character created by English cartoonist William Heath Robinson. -
1942 The House of Forsaken HopeLondon: 1942Illustrated throughout, this is the scarce first English language translation of de Bosschere's autobiographical novel. A limited edition work.