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Short Stories
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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. -
2017 Men Without Women: StoriesLondon: 2017The first UK edition, the first impression of this poignant collection of seven Murakami stories exploring men’s loneliness, love, and loss. -
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. -
1903 The One in the Middle and Other StoriesLondon: 1903A very scarce Edwardian short-story collection for young readers, written by Emily M. Bryant. -
2021 First Person Singular: StoriesLondon: 2021A pleasing first UK edition of this collection of eight short stories from Japanese writer Haruki Murakami. -
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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1962 Japanese Fairy TalesLondon: 1962A delightful collection of Japanese fairy tales retold in English by English author Juliet Piggott, signed and inscribed to her father. -
1941 Death Over Haggerston: An Account of AdventuresLondon: 1941A very scarce first edition of this illustrated collection of stories written during the height of the Blitz. -
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. -
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. -
1890 "Thenks Awf'lly!" Sketched in Cockney and Hung on Twelve PegsLondon: 1890A very scarce book of twelve sketches told in Cockney slang. -
1917 Myths and Legends of JapanLondon: 1917A beautifully illustrated collection of Japanese legends compiled by F. Hadland Davis, bound in the publisher's decorative cloth. -
1890-1912 A Collection of First Edition Books by Andrew LangLondon: 1890-1912A Sangorski & Sutcliffe bound collection of ten first edition works by Andrew Lang and his wife, including four from his Fairy Book series, all beautifully illustrated throughout. -
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[1887-8] The Works of Charles DickensLondon: [1887-8]A beautifully bound collection of Charles Dicken's works, all adorned with illustrations, and bound in half calf with decorative gilt spines. -
1832 The AlhambraLondon: 1832Washington Irving's collection of tales and essays inspired by and written during his stay at Alhambra Palace, and smartly bound in half calf. -
1910 The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick ClubLondon: 1910A lovely example of the first Cecil Aldin illustrated edition of Charles Dickens' acclaimed first novel, with Aldin's fantastic coloured plates throughout. -
1890 The Red Fairy BookLondon: 1890The scarce limited large paper edition of Andrew Lang's beloved red fairy book, illustrated throughout with Ford and Lancelot Speed's stunning plates. -
1893 The True Story BookLondon: 1893The scarce limited large paper edition of this charming anthology of children's stories from the renowned Andrew Lang, complete with spectacular illustrations. -
1934 Beasts and SaintsLondon: 1934A bright first edition collection of pre-twelfth century tales of animals and saints, translated from their original Latin, with the scarce original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1924 New Arabian NightsLondon: 1924A smart new impression of Robert Louis Stevensons' short-story collection, in signed half calf prize binding. -
1903 Stories from FroissartLondon: 1903The second edition of this illustrated anthology of Froissart's historical stories for children, in full calf prize binding. -
1844 The Spinster at Home in the Close of SalisburySalisbury: 1844The very scarce first edition of this mid 19th century Gothic tale of a spinster haunted by a child, accompanied by ballads and short stories associated with Salisbury. -
1923 Wheel-TracksLondon : 1923First edition of this illustrated collection of evocative prose by cousins Somerville & Ross, capturing life in southern Ireland. -
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2000-2019 45vol Arete: The Arts Tri-Quarterly - Fiction, Poetry, Reportage, ReviewsOxford: 2000-2019A pleasing collection of forty-five volumes of the arts magazine Arete, founded by the English poet Craig Raine. -
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2000 Island: The Collected StoriesToronto: 2000The first edition of Alistair MacLeod’s collected stories set in Cape Breton, signed by the author to the title page, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1920 Stray-AwaysLondon: 1920An illustrated first edition of this collection of sketches and original stories from Somerville and Ross. -
1910 All on the Irish Shore; Further Experiences of an Irish R.M.London: 1910Two volumes of diverting and entertaining short stories about life in Ireland from Somerville and Martin, illustrated throughout and in the original dust wrappers. -
1937 Ghost Stories of an AntiquaryLondon: 1937The first Penguin edition of one of the most important anthology of ghost stories ever written, by Montague Rhodes James, in the iconic Penguin-orange wraps. -
1978-1980 2Vols Ardizzone's Hans Andersen: Fourteen Classic Tales; Ardizzone’s English Fairy Tales: Twelve Classic TalesLondon: 1978-1980A two-volume first edition set of classic fairy tales, featuring Andersen’s timeless stories and traditional English folklore, richly illustrated by Edward Ardizzone. -
1969 Do You Remember What HappenedLondon: 1969A first UK edition of Jean Chapman’s nostalgic collection of childhood memories, charmingly illustrated with whimsical colour illustrations and vignettes by Edward Ardizzone. -
1894 The Yellow Fairy BookLondon: 1894The scarce limited large paper edition of Andrew Lang's beloved yellow fairy book, illustrated throughout with Ford's stunning plates. -
1892 The Green Fairy BookLondon: 1892The scarce limited large paper edition of Andrew Lang's beloved green fairy book, illustrated throughout with Ford's stunning plates. -
1974-1996 A Collection of Works from Richard AdamsLondon: 1974-1996A terrific selection of first edition titles from English novelist Richard Adams, including a review copy of 'The Girl in a Swing'. -
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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2002-18 The John Buchan Journal and Catalogues of His WorksLondon: 2002-18A fantastic collection of works related to the renowned Scottish author, John Buchan, including three volumes of 'The John Buchan Journal' and two catalogues of his works, one being a catalogue of Kenneth Hillier's private collection, signed by Hillier. -
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1986 Slaves of New YorkNew York: 1986A smart first edition of this novel-in-stories from American writer Tama Janowitz, signed by the author.