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Short Stories
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1932 The Pentamerone of Giambattista BasileLondon: 1932An exceptional example of this influential fairy tale collection by Giambattista Basile, beautifully bound in full crushed morocco by Bayntun Riviere. -
2vol Set 1937 John O'London's WeeklyLondon: 1937A very scarce set of titles containing the weekly publications of John O'London between October and December 1937. -
1870-1878 28Vols in 14 Ancient Classics for English ReadersEdinburgh; London: 1870-1878A complete first-edition set of "Ancient Classics for English Readers", 28 volumes bound as 14, offering accessible introductions to the major Greek and Roman authors, in a smart half calf binding. -
1783 Delassements de l'Homme Sensible, ou Anecdotes DiversesParis : 1783A smart vellum-bound set, comprising the first five volumes of this anecdotal work from François-Thomas-Marie de Baculard d'Arnaud. -
1925 Tales of HearsayLondon: 1925A fine copy of the first edition of this posthumously collected anthology of four stories by Joseph Conrad, in the original cloth. -
1966 Folktales of IrelandLondon: 1966An uncommon first edition copy of this popular anthology, in original pictorial dust wrapper. -
1839 The Rhine, Legends, Traditions, History, from Cologne to MainzLondon: 1839An uncommon two-volume series of folktales centred around the Rhine, illustrated with beautiful engraved plates. -
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2021 Three NovelsLondon: 2021A fine, signed first edition of this collection of three novels by Yuri Herrera in the original cloth with the original bright, unclipped dust wrapper. -
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1997 The Collected Short StoriesLondon: 1997A lovely signed first edition of Jeffrey Archer’s Collected Short Stories, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1952-1964 3vol Collection of H. E. Bates Novels and Short StoriesLondon: 1952-1964A lovely collection of 3 works by British novelist H. E. Bates, in their original dust wrappers. -
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2011-2012 One for the Trouble & Too Much Too Young (Book Slam Volume I & II)London: 2011-2012Two excellent limited edition 'Book Slam' annuals, signed by the contributors. Includes a presentation copy from the editor, Patrick Neate. -
1895-1906 12Vol The Bibelot: A Reprint of Poetry and Prose for Book LoversMaine: 1895-1906A scarce collection of The Bibelot, including volumes I - XII, and volume X in the original monthly paperback form. -
1947-1974 24vol Everyman's Library SetLondon : 1947-1974A fantastic 24 volume set of varying works from the Everyman's Library, including works of Wordsworth, Ibsen, Wollstonecraft, Coleridge and more. -
1892 Celtic Fairy TalesLondon: 1892Delightful collection of Celtic fairytales from important folklorist Joseph Jacobs. With illustrations by John D. Batten. -
1951-1955 2vol Francesco Petrarca: La Letturara Italiana Storia E Testi, Volumes 6 and 7Milan: 1951-1955Two fascinating volumes covering the work of Francesco Petrarca, 'The Father of Humanism'. -
1952-1965 2vol Giovanni Boccacio: La Letturara Italiana Storia E Testi, Volumes 8 and 9Milan: 1952-1965Two smart volumes concerning the works of Italian literary giant Giovanni Boccacio, from Riccardo Ricciardi's La Letturatura Italiana Storia E Testi series. -
1979 Space 5: A Collection of Science Fiction StoriesLondon: 1979A great copy of this collection of short science fiction stories, in the original cloth with the original bright, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1933 The WavesLondon : 1933A scarce copy of the new edition of modernist author Virginia Woolf's most experimental novel. -
1928-1939 4vol The Letters of Katherine MansfieldLondon : 1928-1939A lovely four volume set of the works of Katherine Mansfield, edited by her husband, each with a frontispiece. -
1898-1911 5vol Works of W. W. JacobsLondon: 1898-1911Five selected works from comedic writer W. W. Jacobs, containing entertaining stories on the misadventures of sailors and villagers alike. -
1956 English Fairy TalesLondon : 1956A fantastic collection of English Fairy Tales, accompanied by an abundance of illustrations throughout. -
1921-1928 5 Vols Heinemann Editions of Ivan Turgenev’s WorksLondon: 1921-1928A five volume collection of Turgenev’s fiction in elegant red morocco, showcasing key works in the influential Constance Garnett translations. -
1891-1892 2 Vols John Sherman and Dhoya; Makar's Dream and Other StoriesLondon: 1891-1892An interesting pair from T. Fisher Unwin’s Pseudonym Library, uniting early prose by Yeats with satirical Russian moral stories in their original paper wraps. -
1892-1893 2 Vols Makar's Dream and Other Stories; Gentleman Upcott's DaughterLondon: 1892-1893Two engaging volumes of late-Victorian fiction, pairing satirical moral fantasy from a celebrated Russian author with romantic melodrama from the popular novelist Tom Gallon. -
1895-1896 Maid Marian and Crotchet Castle; The Phantom ShipLondon: 1895-1896A smart two-volume collection of late-Victorian illustrated reprints pairing satirical romance with Gothic maritime adventure, richly illustrated throughout. -
1941 The Pink Fairy BookLondon: 1941A lovely later example of the Pink Fairy Book, from Andrew Lang's popular and richly illustrated series of fairy tales. Illustrated throughout by H. J. Ford. -
1883 Crackers for Christmas: More StoriesLondon: 1883A charming Victorian fairy-tale collection, illustrated with eight plates and showcasing Knatchbull-Hugessen’s whimsical, gently Gothic storytelling. -
1893-1896 Russian, Cossack, and Turkish Fairy TalesLondon: 1894-1896A charming three-volume collection of Russian, Cossack, and Turkish folk and fairy tales, translated by R. Nisbet Bain and enriched with striking fin-de-siècle plate and text art. -
1884 Old Wives' FablesLondon: 1884A lovely first English edition of this collection of French fairy tales and fables originally by Edouard Laboulaye, in the publisher's original pictorial cloth, with two hundred and twenty-five illustrations. -
1901 Nonsense Songs and StoriesLondon: 1901The ninth edition of this heavily illustrated collection of Edward Lear poems, in the publisher's original pictorial cloth. -
1893 The Green Fairy BookLondon: 1893A lovely example of the second edition of Andrew Lang's striking collection of fairy tales from the Spanish and Chinese traditions, illustrated throughout by H. J. Ford. -
1901 Fairy Tales from the SwedishLondon: 1901A good copy of this illustrated collection of Swedish folklore and fairly tale stories translated by H. L. Braekstad, in the publisher's original pictorial cloth. -
1906 2Vols Virgin Soil I and A Sportsman's Sketches IILondon: 1906A lovely set of two illustrated novels by Russian writer Ivan Turgenev, in the publisher's original cloth. -
1699 Obras de Don Francisco de Quevedo VillegasAmberes: 1699Illustrated throughout with engraved plates, this is a scarce complete three volume 17th century edition of the collected literary works of Francisco de Quevedo. -
1958 Boy's Own Paper (Vol 80 No. 6-12) Biggles Buries a Hatchet Complete SerialLondon: 1958Seven issues of 'Boy's Own Paper', containing the complete pre first book edition serial run of 'Biggles Buries a Hatchet' from W. E. Johns.
