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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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1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1860-1867 The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1860-1867A pleasing selection of works from William Makepeace Thackeray, gifted to and previously owned by English poet and essayist, Austin Dobson. -
1871 The Waverly Novels (Centenary Edition)Edinburgh : 1871The complete illustrated 'Centenary' edition of Sir Walter Scott's beloved 'Waverly' novels. -
1878-9 The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1878-9A complete twenty-four volume set of Thackeray's works, beautifully illustrated by the likes of George Cruikshank, George Du Maurier and the author. -
1854-1855 The NewcomesLondon: 1854-1855The two volume first edition in book form of William Makepeace Thackery's well-regarded novel, illustrated with plates by Richard Doyle. -
1873-1874 12vol The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1873-1874A smart complete set of twelve volumes of the works of English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray. -
1878 CaledoniaLondon: 1878A beautifully illustrated collection of poetry describing Scotland, by noted authors such as Scott, Burns and Ramsay. -
1858-59 The VirginiansLondon: 1858-59A smart first issue copy of one of the popular novels of William Makepeace Thackeray, complete with his original illustrations. -
c1859 The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott with LifeEdinburgh: c1859A smart copy of this illustrated collection of the poetry of Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. -
1872 The Lay of the Last MinstrelLondon: 1872An illustrated edition of this narrative poem from Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott. -
1814 Waverley; or, 'Tis Sixty Years SinceEdinburgh: 1814The second edition of the best known work of Sir Walter Scott, his first foray into historical fiction. -
1833-1834 12vols The Poetical Works of Sir Walter ScottEdinburgh: 1833-1834A complete twelve volume set of the important poetical works of Sir Walter Scott. -
1863 The Lady of the LakeLondon: 1863An impressively illustrated edition of Sir Walter Scott's work of poetry, illustrated with mounted photographs from G. W. Wilson and Thomas Ogle. -
c1887 The Waverley NovelsEdinburgh: c1887A complete 25 volume collection of Sir Walter Scott's popular 'Waverley Novels', bound in quarter morocco. -
1822 The PirateEdinburgh: 1822The second edition of Sir Walter Scott's historical novel, loosely based on the life of the notorious pirate, John Gow, complete in three volumes. -
1932 Minstrelsy of the Scottish BorderEdinburgh: 1932A complete set of Henderson's edition of Sir Walter Scott's celebrated collection of Scottish ballads. -
1869 The Lady of the LakeEdinburgh: 1869The 'Author's Edition' of Sir Walter Scott's narrative poem set in rural Scotland, with illustrations from Birket Foster and John Gilbert. -
1871 The Lady of the LakeEdinburgh: 1871The 'Author's Edition' of Sir Walter Scott's narrative poem, set in rural Scotland, with illustrations from Birket Foster and John Gilbert. -
1856-1858 Sketches & Travels in London; The Fatal Boots, & Cox's Diary; BalladsLondon: 1856-1858Early editions of three works from celebrated twentieth century writer William Makepeace Thackeray. In the publisher's original paper wraps. -
1815 Guy Mannering; or, The AstrologerLondon: 1815Sir Walter Scott's popular historical novel, a scarce first edition of the work. -
1829 3vol Anne of Greierstein; or The Maiden of The MistEdinburgh: 1829A first edition of this historical novel from Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott, in three volumes. -
1811 The Vision of Don Roderick, and Other PoemsEdinburgh: 1811The second edition of Sir Walter Scott's rousing poem, 'The Vision of Don Roderick', celebrating the Duke of Wellington's military triumphs, alongside other poetry by Scott. -
1824 3vol St. Ronan's WellEdinburgh: 1824A smartly bound first edition of Sir Walter Scott's novel St. Ronan's Well, in three volumes. -
1851-1855 The Kicklebury's on the Rhine; The Rose and the RingLondon: 1851-1855Third editions of two short novellas by William Makepeace Thackeray, illustrated throughout, and in the publisher's original pictorial boards. -
1849 Doctor Birch and His Young FriendsLondon: 1849The first edition of this charmingly illustrated Christmas novella from William Makepeace Thackeray. -
1848 Vanity FairLondon: 1848An early issue of the first edition of Thackeray's classic novel, set during the Napoleonic Wars. Illustrated throughout by the author himself. -
1861 Lovel the WidowerLondon: 1861The first edition of this touching novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, complete with his plates. -
1849 The History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty DiamondLondon: 1849A smartly bound copy of this illustrated novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, the first edition in book form. -
1852 The History of Henry Esmond, EsqLondon: 1852The first edition of this brilliant example of historical fiction, by William Makepeace Thackeray. -
1855 The Newcomes. Volume II Only.London: 1855The second volume only of the two volume first edition in book form of this novel from William Makepeace Thackery, illustrated with plates by Richard Doyle. -
1848 "Our Street."London: 1848The second edition of this charming volume by M. A. Titmarsh, a pseudonym of famed Victorian era author William Makepeace Thackeray. -
1858-59 The VirginiansLondon: 1858-59A smart first issue copy of one of the popular novels of William Makepeace Thackeray, complete with his original illustrations. -
1891 The Rose and the RingLondon: 1891An illustrated copy of Thackeray's 'fireside pantomime', with a hand-coloured frontispiece and title page. -
1854-1855 The NewcomesLondon: 1854-1855The first edition in book form of this novel from William Makepeace Thackery, illustrated with plates by Richard Doyle. -
c1898 Mrs Perkins's BallLondon: c1898A smart copy of William Makepeace Thackeray's popular Christmas novel, with humorous plates of illustrations by the author. -
1853 The English Humourists of the Eighteenth CenturyLondon: 1853A first edition copy of Thackeray's lectures on the English humourists, such as Swift, Hogarth, Steele and Smollett.