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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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1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960A first edition copy of John Betjeman's autobiography in blank verse, with the original dust wrapper. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960A first edition copy of John Betjeman's autobiography in blank verse, with the original dust wrapper. -
1863 Roundabout PapersLondon: 1863A rebound first edition of this illustrated collection of essays, published for the first time in one volume. -
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1977 Continual Dew: A Little Book of Bourgeois Verse.London: 1977A signed facsimile edition of an early collection by Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman, illustrated throughout. -
1966-1982 3vol High and Low, A Nip in the Air, & Uncollected PoemsLondon: 1966-1982A very smart collection of first edition copies of John Betjeman's poetry, with original dust wrappers. -
1974 A Nip in the AirLondon: 1974A smart first edition of this collection of this captivating collection of poetry from John Betjeman. -
1958 John Betjeman's Collected PoemsLondon: 1958A very smart first edition of this collection of poetry from John Betjeman, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1954 Poems in the PorchLondon: 1954The first edition of this collection of poetry by John Betjeman with illustrations by John Piper. -
1981 Church PoemsLondon : 1981The first edition of this collection of poetry by John Betjeman in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960The first edition of Poet Laureate John Betjeman's autobiographical poetry collection. -
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1857 Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El Medinah and MeccahLondon: 1857The second edition of Richard Burton's famous account of his journey to Mecca, disguised as a Muslim, during a period when non-Muslims were strictly forbidden. -
1869 BurlesquesLondon: 1869A lovely copy of this collection of works by prominent novelist William Makepeace Thackeray. -
1858-1859 The VirginiansLondon: 1858-1859The first edition in book form of this historical novel from the author of 'Vanity Fair', illustrated by Thackeray himself. -
1854-1855 The NewcomesLondon: 1854-1855The first edition in book form of this novel from William Makepeace Thackery, illustrated with plates by Richard Doyle. -
1879-1880 The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1879-1880A complete set of twenty-four works by William Makepeace Thackeray, in a smart, uniform half calf binding. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960A very smart first edition of this collection of personal and intimate poetry from Betjeman, illustrated throughout. -
1966 High and LowLondon: 1966A first edition copy of this collection of poetry from the beloved Poet Laureate John Betjeman, in the original dust wrapper. -
1960 Summoned By BellsLondon: 1960The uncorrected proof copy of John Betjeman's touching series of personal autobiographical poems. -
1913 Vanity FairLondon: [1913]William Makepeace Thackeray's satirical novel with the colourful illustrations of Lewis Baumer. -
c1890 Pocket Edition of W M Thackeray WorksLondon: c1890Pocket sized edition of the collected works of William Makepeace Thackeray in twenty-seven uniform volumes. -
1852 3vol The History of Henry EsmondLondon: 1852The first edition of this celebrated novel, by noted author, William Makepeace Thackeray. -
1860 The Cornhill MagazineLondon: 1860-64Consecutive first ten volumes of the popular literary magazine edited by William Makepeace Thackeray in striking uniform signed bindings. -
1977 Continual Dew: A Little Book of Bourgeois Verse.London: 1977A wonderful facsimile edition of an early collection by Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman, illustrated throughout. -
1960 Summoned By BellsLondon: 1960The first edition of John Betjeman's blank verse autobiography in the original dust wrapper. -
1960 Summoned by the BellsLondon : 1960A first edition copy of this intimate poetry collection by John Betjeman. -
1860-1864 5 Vols Cornhill MagazineLondon: 1860-1864Five volumes of the Cornhill Magazine, a popular monthly Victorian periodical edited by William Thackeray. With seventy four plates across the five volumes -
1863 Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando PoLondon: 1863An exceptionally bright copy of the two volume first edition of Burton's account of his explorations in West Africa. -
1898 The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1898A set of the illustrated biographical edition of the works of William Makepeace Thackeray in thirteen volumes. -
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1931 The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-YezdiPhiladelphia: 1931Richard Burton's famous pseudo-translated poem on Sufi philosophy, signed and inscribed by the illustrator, Willy Pogany. -
1860-1865 11 Vols of The Cornhill MagazineLondon: 1860-186511 volumes of popular the Victorian literary journal, The Cornhill Magazine -
1858-59 The VirginiansLondon: 1858-59The first impression of Thackeray's important historical novel, complete with the original Thackeray plates. -
1898 The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1898-9Beautiful Bumpus bound edition of the complete works of William Makepeace Thackeray in thirteen volumes. -
c1903 The Complete Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: c1903A truly unique complete set of the works of William Makepeace Thackeray, lavishly illustrated. One of twenty five uniform sets prepared by G.P. Putnam's Sons. -
1925 Public School Verse: An Anthology Volume VLondon: 1925Lovely first edition of this public school anthology of verses containing John Betjeman's first published poem. -
1879 ThackerayLondon: 1879The first edition of Anthony Trollope's celebration of the works and life of William Makepeace Thackery.