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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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1819 Tales and Historic Scenes, in VerseLondon: 1819A smartly bound copy of the very scarce first edition of this poetical collection from leading female poet of her day, Felicia Hemans. -
c1930 Japan (Madame Chrysantheme)New York : c1930An uncommon illustrated translation of Pierre Loti's influential novel, with the very scarce unclipped dust wrapper. -
1876 Father Fabian, the Monk of Malham TowerLondon: 1876A smartly bound copy of this moral novel from English novelist and editor Emma Jane Worboise. -
1823 6 Vols The Works of Laurence SterneLondon : 1823A lovely six-volume set of Sterne’s works, uniformly bound in full straight-grain morocco, including "Tristram Shandy" and "A Sentimental Journey." -
1856 The Paisley Wallet and Literary AlbumPailsey: 1856A very scarce copy of this collection of issues from The Paisley Wallet and Literary Album for the year 1856. -
c1857 12vol Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland: Historical, Traditionary, and ImaginativeEdinburgh: c1857A complete twenty-four volume collection of these traditional and imaginative tales from John Mackay Wilson, bound in twelve volumes. -
1855 The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott, BartEdinburgh: 1855A smartly bound complete collection of the poetical works of Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott, with his original introductions and notes. -
1837 Memoirs of the Life of the Late John Mytton, Esq.London: 1837A wonderful example of the desired second edition Nimrod's biography of British rake, John 'Mad Jack' Mytton, in the publisher's cloth and housed in a Hyman Zucker morocco slip case. -
1817 Lalla RookhLondon: 1817The fifth edition of Thomas Moore's Lalla Rookh in full straight-grained green morocco with decorative blind stamping, marbled endpapers and a gilt fore edge. -
1926 Beispiele Kunstlerischer Schrift Aus Vergangenen JahrhundertenWien: 1926The fifth volume from Rudolf Von Larisch's series collecting examples of artistic writing and handwriting through history, previously owned by Ambrose Heal, the noted furniture designer and chairman of 'Heal's'. -
1838 5vol The Life of William WilberforceLondon: 1838The first edition of Robert Isaac and Samuel Wilberforce's five volume biography on the life of their father William Wilberforce. -
1819 The Complaint; or, Night Thoughts. A Poem.London: 1819Two volumes of English poet Edward Young's acclaimed work on death and the passage of time, bound into one. -
1951 Broken ThreadTokyo: 1951A unique association copy of this Japanese edition of F. S. G. Piggott's military memoir, with his presentation inscription to his daughter Juliet Piggott. -
1818 2vol The Adventures of Gil Blas of SantillaneLondon: 1818A smartly bound edition of this translation of Lesage's highly popular novel Gil Blas in two volumes. -
1831-1836 3vol The Poetical Works of James Beattie, Henry Howard, & William FalconerLondon: 1831-1836A uniformly bound set of three volumes containing the poetry of James Beattie, Henry Howard, and William Falconer, from the Aldine Edition of the British Poets -
c1908 FaustLondon: c1908A beautifully illustrated copy of this translation of Goethe's tragic play Faust, illustrated with colour plates by the renowned art nouveau illustrator Willy Pogany. -
1887 Lays of the Scottish Cavaliers and Other PoemsLondon: 1887A full morocco edition of William Edmonstoune Aytoun's beloved Lays of the Scottish Cavaliers, with subtle gilt decoration to the corners of the boards and along the spine, complete with a gilt fore edge. -
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1938 Life Of Admiral Sir Archibald Lucius DouglasTotnes, Devon: 1938A smart first edition of this biographical work on Royal Navy officer and founder of the Japanese Navy, Admiral Sir Archibald Lucious Douglas, signed by the author. -
1812-1815 The Works of Walter Scott, Esq.Edinburgh: 1812-1815A wonderful collection of early editions of eight poetical works from Sir Walter Scott, uniformly bound in handsome diced calf bindings. -
1818 The Literary Character, Illustrated by the History of Men of GeniusLondon: 1818Isaac D'Israeli's updated and improved edition of his study of prominent literary figures and their qualities. -
c. 1900 Market Harborough and Inside the BarLondon: [1900]The new edition of G. J. Whyte-Melville's two most popular stories, Market Harborough and Inside the Bar, in half blue morocco with marbled boards and endpapers. -
1954 The Highland Jaunt: A Study of James Boswell and Samuel JohnsonLondon: 1954Beautifully bound in full crushed morocco and illustrated throughout, Moray McLaren offers a comparative study of James Boswell and Samuel Johnson's accounts of their Hebridean Tour. -
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1991 Two Pekingese TalesFlorida: 1991A very pleasing limited edition of these brightly illustrated stories from Elenore Chaya, signed by the author. -
1869 That Boy of Norcott'sLondon: 1869A very scarce first edition of this nineteenth century novel from Irish writer Charles James Lever, with illustrations. -
1908 Recollections of My Old HomesLiverpool: 1908The vanishingly scarce first edition of this posthumously published personal memoir. A limited edition, privately published work, of which only fifty copies were produced. -
1905 2vol Life and Letters of Mandell CreightonLondon: 1905A smartly bound sixth impression of this biographical work on British historian and priest Mandell Creighton. -
1824 2vol The Poems of OssianGlasgow: 1824A two volume collection of the poems attributed to Ossian, published by Scottish writer and literary collector James Macpherson. -
1829 Irish MelodiesLondon: 1829The ninth edition of Thomas Moore's most beloved collection of writings in full dark green morocco, and complete with intricate gilt detailing and a gilt fore edge. -
1904 The Poems of Algernon Charles SwinburneLondon: 1904A wonderful six volume collection of the poetry of the extraordinary Victorian era writer Algernon Charles Swinburne, uniformly bound in half calf. -
1889-1891 3vol Tales from "Blackwood"Edinburgh & London: 1889-1891A collection of the first three volumes of the third series of stories collected from Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine. -
1890-1892 27vol The Novels and Works of George Whyte-MelvilleLondon: 1890-1892A smartly rebound collection of George Whyte-Melville’s complete novels and works, most of which are new editions, showcasing the celebrated sporting and historical novelist’s most popular novels. -
1868-1869 4vol The Ring and The BookLondon: 1868-1869A smart first edition set of Robert Browning's epic dramatic poem The Ring and The Book, in a vellum binding. -
1852 Sir Christopher Wren and His TimesLondon: 1852A bright example of the uncommon first edition of James Elmes' biography of distinguished 17th century architect Sir Christopher Wren. The copy of civil engineer Sir John Watson Gibson. -
1863 The life of William Warburton, D.D., Lord Bishop of Gloucester from 1760 to 1779: With Remarks on his WorksLondon: 1863A scarce first edition biography of William Warburton the controversial Bishop of Gloucester, smartly bound in full calf by S. Hogg. -
1861 3vol The Autobiography and Correspondence of Mary Granville, Mrs Delany: With Interesting ReminiscencesLondon: 1861A smartly bound three volume set of this autobiographical work from English artist and bluestocking Mary Granville. -
1837-1838 7vol Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, BartEdinburgh: 1837-1838A smart complete first edition set providing an account of the life of Scottish writer and historian Sir Walter Scott, with illustrations.