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Women's Fiction
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1857 Les Jeunes NaturalistesParis: 1857A delightful set of brightly bound, illustrated volumes by author and educator Sophie Ulliac. -
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1983 HeartburnNew York: 1983A smart first edition of this semi-autobiographical novel from American writer and filmmaker Nora Ephron. -
1804 Les Promenades de Victorine; ou, Morale de L'Enfance.A Londres: 1804The second edition of this exceptionally scarce instructive work written for young ladies by Elizabeth Anne Le Noir. -
1981-1992 3vols The Debut; Brief Lives; FraudNew York: 1981-1992Smart first US edition copies of three novels by Anita Brookner, in their original unclipped dust wrappers. -
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1932 Christmas Formula and Other StoriesLondon: 1932A pleasing signed copy of this limited edition collection of short stories by Stella Benson. -
1947 Novels by the Bronte SistersLondon: 1947A collection of three novels from the celebrated Bronte sisters, comprised of 'Jane Eyre', 'Wuthering Heights' and 'Agnes Grey', bound in half calf by Bayntun. -
1899 The Cowslip, Or More Cautionary Stories in VerseLondon: [1899]A Leadenhall Press facsimile of the first edition of Elizabeth Turner's delightfully illustrated book of cautionary tales for children, told in verse. -
1874 Giles's Minority; or, Scenes at the Red HouseLondon: 1874The first edition of this vanishingly scarce children's tale surrounding a young boy named Giles who inherits his families substantial estate after their untimely death, written by Eleanor Grace O'Reilly. -
1801 Summer Rambles, or Conversations, Instructive & Entertaining, for the Use of ChildrenLondon: 1801The first edition of the vanishingly scarce collection of "rambles" to aid in the moral education of children, the second of two volumes written by prolific children's author Elizabeth Semple. -
1822 Letters on the Improvement of the Mind. Addressed to a Lady.London: 1822The first Westall edition of Hester Chapone's popular educational work, intended to encourage self-improvement in women, with illustrations by Richard Westall. -
1793 The Blind Child, or Anecdotes of the Wyndham Family. Written for the Use of Young People.London: 1793The second edition of this scarce moral tale intended for the instruction of children, the best-known novel written by Elizabeth Pinchard. -
1906 Woman: A Journal of Information, Entertainment and Practical Counsel for WomankindLondon: 1906A vanishingly scarce copy of this weekly women's penny paper. -
2006-2011 A Collection of Facsimile Agatha Christie NovelsLondon: 2006-2011A pleasing collection of nine facsimile Agatha Christie murder mystery novels, each with their bright, unclipped dust wrapper, eight of which also have the wraparound band. -
1950 Six Cousins AgainLondon: 1950The first edition of this delightful children's novel written by Enid Blyton, the second of her works to feature the "Six Cousins", presenting their adventures on the farm. -
1935 Saraband for Dead LoversLondon: 1935The first edition of Helen Simpson's historical novel set in 17th-century Hanover, inscribed by famed playwright and actor, Noël Coward. -
1950 NightwoodLondon: 1950The second UK edition of Djuna Barnes' important modernist work of lesbian fiction, the first UK edition to contain an introduction by T. S. Eliot, presented here in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1901 The Sea Hath its PearlsLondon: 1901The first edition of this very scarce fantasy romance by Nellie K. Blissett. -
1767 Memoires et Oeuvres de Madame de Staal, Ecrits Par Elle-Meme.Londres [Paris]: 1767A very scarce new edition of the works and autobiography of Marguerite de Launay, Barronne de Staal, the first three volumes out of a four volume set. -
1909 The Making of a WomanLondon: 1909A scarce copy of this novel, exploring one artistic woman's desire for self-discovery, written by English Christian writer Amy Le Feuvre. -
1900 A Queen Among GirlsLondon: 1900A very scarce first edition of this inspiring novel about a girl who defends her timid younger brother, with illustrations. -
1893 Through Life's ShadowsLondon: 1893A very scarce novel exploring romance and class differences, from Victorian author Eliza F. Pollard, with illustrations. -
1899-1905 The Life and Works of Charlotte Bronte and Her SistersLondon: 1899-1905A pleasing 'Haworth Edition' set containing the classic literary works of the Bronte sisters, with biographical notes and illustrations. -
1970 The Backward ShadowLondon: 1970The uncommon first edition of this sequel to Lynne Reid Banks' 'The L-Shaped Room', with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1988 StoriaLondon: 1988A very scarce uncorrected proof copy of this wonderful collection of short stories and poems written by women, compiled by Kate Figes. -
1856 Dred; A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp.London: 1856The first UK edition of Harriet Beecher Stowe's second novel, an anti-slavery work set on a plantation in southern America. -
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1975 Female FriendsLondon: 1975A signed first edition of Fay Weldon's acerbically witty novel concerning three female friends. -
1935 Scenes From the Life of CleopatraLondon: 1935An exceptionally scarce, first edition of Mary Butt's final published novel, presenting a new view of the life of the legendary Cleopatra, in the original dust wrapper. -
1994-2006 Alice Munro Short Story CollectionsNew York: 1994-2006A very pleasing set of five short story collections from Alice Munro, all being the first U.S. editions with their unclipped dust wrapeprs. -
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2009 A Gate at the StairsNew York: 2009A lovely signed first edition of this moving novel that explores disconnect, love and loss, from acclaimed American author, Lorrie Moore. -
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1998 Birds of AmericaNew York: 1998A signed first edition of this New York Times bestselling short-story collection from Lorrie Moore. -
2009-2011 In the Kitchen and Untold StoryNew York: 2009-2011A lovely pair of first U.S. edition novels from Man Booker Prize shortlisted author, Monica Ali. -
1982 The Women of Brewster PlaceNew York: 1982The first edition of Gloria Naylor's celebrated debut novel, examining the lives of seven black women living in the tenement building 'Brewster Place'. -
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2008 The BelieversLondon: 2008A lovely signed first edition of Zoe Heller's tragicomic novel centring on the family of a controversial New York lawyer. -
1979 Miss Marple's Final Cases and Two Other StoriesLondon: 1979An excellent example of this posthumously published collection of short stories from Agatha Christie, six of which feature Miss Marple and her detective prowess. -
1962 Hand in GloveLondon: 1962The first edition of this captivating murder mystery novel surrounding events at a high-society party, written by Ngaio Marsh.