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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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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. -
1950 HelenaLondon: 1950A first edition copy of Waugh's historical novel concerning Helena of Constantinople, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1933 Scoop: A Novel About JournalistsLondon: 1933A first edition, first state of Waugh's amusing satire, based in the melodramatic world of journalism. -
1955 Officers and GentlemenLondon: 1955A first edition copy of the second book of Evelyn Waugh's brilliant semi-autobiographical wartime trilogy. -
1947 Decline and Fall & Vile BodiesLondon: 1947The Uniform Edition of Evelyn Waugh's important and famous novels, 'Decline and Fall' and 'Vile Bodies', each with the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
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. -
1960 A Tourist in AfricaLondon: 1960The first edition of Evelyn Waugh's travel diary on his time in Africa, in the original dust wrapper. -
1957 The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold: A Conversation PieceLondon: 1957A smart first edition of this work from English author Evelyn Waugh. -
1884-1885 12vol The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1884-1885A smart complete set of twelve volumes of works from English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray. -
c1900 The Newcomes: Memoirs of a Most Respectable FamilyLondon: c1900A smart illustrated edition of this satirical novel from English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
1955 Officers and GentlemenLondon: 1955A smart first edition of Evelyn Waugh's second novel in the 'Sword of Honor' trilogy. -
1858-1859 The VirginiansLondon: 1858-1859The first edition off this historical novel from the author of 'Vanity Fair', illustrated by Thackeray himself. Bound from the original parts, and with the publisher's original wraps bound in. -
1932 Black MischiefLondon: 1932The first edition, first impression of Evelyn Waugh's third novel, 'Black Mischief'. -
1883-85 The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1883-85A twenty-six volume complete set of the works of William Makepeace Thackeray in a signed Bumpus, crushed half morocco binding. -
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1936 Autograph Signed Letter From Evelyn Waugh to Eileen MayoNone: 1936An autographed signed letter from Evelyn Waugh to artist Eileen Mayo, a charming letter in which he references his godson, Jonathan Guinness. -
1964 A Little LearningLondon: 1964A smart first edition copy of Evelyn Waugh's autobiography focusing on his early life. -
1863 Roundabout PapersLondon: 1863A rebound first edition of this illustrated collection of essays, published for the first time in one volume. -
1933 Scoop: A Novel About JournalistsLondon: 1933An uncommon, first edition of this entertaining and humorous novel about journalism, by Evelyn Waugh. -
1959 The Life of Ronald KnoxLondon: 1959A smart, first edition of Evelyn Waugh's historical biography of Ronald Knox , with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1953 Love Among the RuinsLondon: 1953The first edition of this beautifully illustrated dystopian short novel by Evelyn Waugh. -
1964 A Little LearningLondon: 1964The first edition of Evelyn Waugh's autobiography, with illustrations and in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1932 Black MischiefLondon: 1932The first edition of Evelyn Waugh's popular third novel, in the original striking cloth binding. -
1948 The Loved OneLondon: 1948The first edition of this satirical work by Evelyn Waugh, an entertaining novel illustrated throughout by Stuart Boyle. -
1961 Unconditional SurrenderLondon: 1961A lovely first edition copy of the final work in Waugh's impressive 'Swords of Honour' trilogy. -
1950 HelenaLondon: 1950The first impression of the Uniform Edition of Evelyn Waugh's historical novel about Helen of Constantinople. -
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.