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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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1895 The Wonderful VisitLondon: 1895A smart first impression copy of this intriguing fantasy by H. G. Wells. -
1923 Tales of Life and AdventureLondon: 1923A scarce collection of twenty-one science fiction short stories by H. G. Wells. From the library of Brian Aldiss, vice-president of the H. G. Wells Society. -
1960 Arnold Bennett and H. G. Wells: A Record of a Personal and a Literary FriendshipLondon: 1960The first edition of this collection of letters between H. G. Wells and Arnold Bennett, with this particular copy belonging to English author Brian Aldiss. -
1929 The King Who Was a KingLondon: 1929The first edition of this intriguing treatise by H. G. Wells on the history and nature of cinema. -
1919 The Undying Fire: A Contemporary NovelLondon: 1919The first edition of H. G. Wells's literary retelling of the story of Job, in the scarce original dust wrapper. From the library of Brian Aldiss, vice-president of the H. G. Wells Society. -
1928 Mr Blettsworthy on Rampole IslandLondon: 1928An excellent first edition copy of H. G. Wells' story surrounding a shipwreck on Rampole Island, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
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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1972-78 Three 'Daw' Science Fiction NovelsNew York: 1972-78Three first edition science fiction novels, including a signed copy of 'Stormqueen! by Marion Zimmer Bradley, and two novels based on 'The Time Machine' and 'War of the Worlds' by the iconic H. G. Wells. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
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. -
1909 Ann Veronica : A Modern Love StoryLondon: 1909An early impression of this exciting romance novel written by H. G. Wells, published the same year as the first edition. -
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. -
1863 Roundabout PapersLondon: 1863A rebound first edition of this illustrated collection of essays, published for the first time in one volume. -
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. -
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. -
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 War of the WorldsLondon: 1898The sought after first edition, first impression, of H. G. Well's genre-defining science fiction novel. -
1910 The History of Mr PollyLondon: 1910A first edition, first impression of H. G. Wells's novel The History of Mr Polly. -
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. -
1910 L'Etrange Aventure de M. HoopdriverParis : 1910Lovely French edition of H. G. Wells's comic novel, with illustrations by J. Wely. -
1879 ThackerayLondon: 1879The first edition of Anthony Trollope's celebration of the works and life of William Makepeace Thackery. -
1849-50 The History of PendennisLondon: 1849-50A first edition copy of William Makepeace Thackeray's iconic novel, 'The History of Pendennis', illustrated throughout by the author.