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Literature
Great works of literature, often in their first edition. Classic and familiar stories as well as tales you have never heard before. We go back through four hundred years of storytelling.
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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. -
1921 2vol The Works of Mr. Francis RabelaisLondon: 1921A complete set of the works of French satirist Francis Rabelais, with an array of unique illustrations by W. 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. -
1881 Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a CircusNew York: 1881The first edition of James Otis Kaler's delightfully illustrated classic children's novel about a young orphan joining the circus. -
1897 Souvenir Of Madame Sans-Gene: A Comedy In A Prologue & Three ActsLondon: 1897A charming piece of theatrical ephemera from the Lyceum Theatre production of Madame Sans-Gêne. -
1885 Literary Landmarks of LondonLondon: 1885A smart first edition literary guidebook to London, written by American essayist and critic Laurence Hutton. -
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1900 The Stock Exchange in the Year 1900. A Souvenir.London: 1900With signed plates by Joseph Pennell and Dudley Hardy, this is the very scarce limited Édition De Luxe of this celebration of the Stock Exchange, illustrated throughout and in an impressive morocco binding with brass clasps. -
1923 The Royal Borough of Kensington: Catalogue of the Brompton Branch of the Kensington Public LibrariesLondon: 1923A very scarce catalogue of the Brompton branch of the Kensington Public Libraries, containing a record of all volumes. -
c1906 Mr. Punch's Life in LondonLondon: c1906A smart collection of humorous illustrated scenes exploring London life in the late nineteenth century, from Punch. -
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1935 Literary Associations with the Middle TempleLondon: 1935A signed presentation copy of the vanishingly scarce first edition of this study of the literary figures associated with the Middle Temple. -
1885 Essay on Lord CliveLondon and Edinburgh: 1885A smart copy of this essay from English historian Thomas Babington Macaulay on Robert Clive, also known as Clive of India. -
1784 Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Ou Lettres Recueillies Dans Une Societe, & Publiees Pour L'instruction de Quelques AutresAmsterdam: 1784An early edition of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' renowned epistolary novel, considered one of the most important early French novels, in a decorative contemporary full calf binding. -
1935 East of AldgateLondon: 1935A scarce copy of this unique memoir of life in the East End by Fleet Street journalist Horace Thorogood. -
1895 When London Burned: A Story of Restoration Times and the Great FireLondon: 1895A smart copy of this historical novel from English writer George Alfred Henty, with black and white illustrations. -
1906 The "Pope" of Holland House: Selections from the Correspondence of John Whishaw and His Friends 1813-1840London: 1906The first edition of this illustrated collection of correspondence from English lawyer John Whishaw, edited by Lady Seymour. -
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1902 Personal Experiences of the Prisons of the World, With Stories of Crime, Criminals, and ConvictsLondon: 1902A presentation copy of this work featuring Chas Cook's personal account of his experiences with criminals and prisons, in the original decorative cloth binding, signed by the author. -
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1924 Ernest Gimson His Life & WorkLondon; Oxford: 1924A brilliant limited edition biography on the life and work of the noted English furniture design and architect Ernest Gimson, signed and previously owned by Ambrose Heal, with the scarce original dust wrapper and advertisement. -
1965 Left-Handed Liberty: A Play About Magna CartaLondon: 1965A very scarce limited 'Mermaid' edition of this play centring on the Magna Carta, written by John Arden. -
1890 "Thenks Awf'lly!" Sketched in Cockney and Hung on Twelve PegsLondon: 1890A very scarce book of twelve sketches told in Cockney slang. -
1907 English Furniture Designers of the Eighteenth CenturyLondon: 1907Ambrose Heal's personal annotated copy of Constance Simon's illustrated study of the leading furniture designers of Georgian England. -
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1935 London for Dickens LoversLondon: 1935A smart first edition of this guide to London for lovers of Charles Dickens, signed by the author. -
1946 The B.B.C. and All ThatLondon: 1946A scarce autobiography from a long-term employee at the BBC, Roger Eckersley, with the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
c1960 2vol The Talk of the Town: Theatre RestaurantLondon: c1960Two very scarce matching souvenir brochures from famous theatre restaurant The Talk of the Town with original programmes. -
2008 The Theatric TouristLondon: 2008A very pleasing facsimile of the first edition of The Theatric Tourist from James Winston, with colour illustrations. -
1882 4vol The Right Hon. Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, K.G., and His TimesLondon: 1882A four volume set exploring the life of former Prime Minister and influential Conservative politician, Benjamin Disraeli, illustrated throughout. -
1881-1882 5vol The Right Hon. Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, K.G., and His TimesLondon: 1881-1882A first edition complete set exploring the life of former Prime Minister and influential Conservative politician, Benjamin Disraeli, illustrated throughout. -
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. -
1795 A Review of the Landscape, a Didactic Poem: Also of an Essay on the Picturesque; Together With Remarks on the Rural OrnamentLondon: 1795An excellent first edition copy of William Marshall's very scarce reviews of Knight's 'The Landscape' and an essay on the picturesque, bound lovely full contemporary calf. -
1814 Quarrels of Authors; or, Some Memoirs for Our Literary HistoryLondon: 1814A complete first edition of Isaac D'Israeli's biographical series on literary authors and their quarrels or controversies. -
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. -
1889 A Midsummer Ramble in the DolomitesLondon: 1889The second edition of this vivid travel work by explorer Amelia Edwards, in which she offers an illustrated account of her travels across the Dolomites. -
1859-1866 The Novels of Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton (Library Edition)Edinburgh : 1859-1866A pleasing set from this Library Edition of Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton's novels, uniformly bound by Hatchard & Co. -
1827-1835 A Collection of Novels by James Fenimore CooperLondon: 1827-1835A wonderful, leather-bound collection of four novels by James Fenimore Cooper, featuring the first edition of 'The Prairie', 'The Bravo' and 'The Borderers', and the fifth edition of 'The Spy'. -
1835 Recollections of an Excursion to the Monasteries of Alcobaca and BatalhaLondon: 1835The first edition of this autobiographical work from the author of 'Vathek', offering an account in letters of his travels to two monasteries in Portugal. -
1868-1869 My Wanderings. Being Travels in the EastLondon: 1868-1869A two volume edition of John Gadsby's account of his travels, illustrated with a folding map to volume I. -
1972-1977 10vol A Collection of Exciting ThrillersGeneve; London: 1972-1977A collection of ten volumes of thrilling and intriguing novels from Francoise Sagan, Alberto Moravia, Alistair MacLean, and Compton Mackenzie, bound in faux morocco.