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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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1946 De VliegenvangerAmsterdam: 1946The scarce first Dutch language trade edition of Steinbeck's novel 'The Moon is Down', about the military occupation of a town in Northern Europe. -
1954 Sweet ThursdayLondon: 1954The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's sequel to his novel 'Cannery Row'. In the exceptionally bright dust wrapper. -
1945 The Red PonyNew York: 1945The first illustrated edition of John Steinbeck's episodic novella about life on a California Ranch, illustrated by Wesley Dennis. -
1879 Impressions of Theophrastus SuchEdinburgh & London: 1879A smartly bound second edition of George Eliot's last published writing, Impressions of Theophrastus Such. -
c1900 The Complete Works of George EliotLondon: c1900A limited edition collection of works from George Eliot bound in half morocco. -
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1867 The Mill on the FlossLondon : 1867A smart illustrated copy of The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot. -
1860 The Mill on the FlossEdinburgh and London: 1860A first edition, first impression copy of George Eliot's immensely successful novel, complete here in three volumes and with all half-titles. -
c1898 RomolaEdinburgh and London: c1898A finely bound new edition of George Eliot's Italian Renaissance set historical fiction novel, a wonderful work set in Florence. -
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1927 Les Idees Morales et Religieuses de George EliotParis: 1927A signed copy of this French biography of George Eliot. -
1881 Daniel DerondaLondon: 1881A lovely new edition of George Eliot's novel, 'Daniel Deronda' in an attractive half morocco binding. -
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1957 The Short Reign of Pippin IVLondon: 1957The first U.K. edition of Steinbeck's only political satire, satirising mid-century French politics. -
1880 RomolaLondon: 1880A finely bound, limited edition copy of George Eliot's noted novel, 'Romola'. In a Zaehensdorf binding, with the binder's stamp to the front pastedown. -
1885 George Eliot's LifeEdinburgh and London: 1885The first edition of John Cross' biography on his late wife Mary Ann Evans, also known as George Eliot, the popular author. In a full calf signed binding by Waters, Newcastle. -
1880 2vol Romola George Eliot Frederick Leighton Illustrated Limited EditionLondon: 1880A limited edition two volume copy of 'Romola' by George Eliot, set in fifteenth century Italy. Illustrated throughout by Frederick Leighton. -
1950 Burning Bright John Steinbeck First Edition Play in Story FormNew York: 1950The first edition of this novel from Pulitzer winner John Steinbeck. -
1991 John Steinbeck Zapata Dustwrapper First Edition Script Viva ZapataLondon: 1991This is a first edition of this work by John Steinbeck. -
1884 Essays and Leaves From a Note-Book by George Eliot Westminster ReviewLondon and Edinburgh: 1884A collection of essays by Mary Anne Evans under the pseudonym George Eliot. -
1991 Zapata the Little Tiger by John Steinbeck First UK EditionLondon: 1991A first UK edition of Zapata: the Little Tiger by nobel-prize winning American author John Steinbeck. -
c1880-1890 7vols The Novels of George Eliot Adam Bede Mill on the Floss RomolaLondon: c1880-1890A seven volume set of the work of the talented novelist George Eliot. -
1868 SPANISH GYPSY POEM George ELIOT Mary Anne EVANS first editionLondon: 1868A beautiful first edition copy of George Eliot's poem The Spanish Gypsy. -
1878 12vols The Works of George Eliot Cabinet Edition Romola Clerical LifeLondon : 1878Twelve volumes of the Cabinet Edition of George Eliot's Works. -
c1914 George Eliot Adam Bede IllustratedLondon: 1914A charming illustrated copy of George Eliot's novel 'Adam Bede'. -
1874 The Legend of Jubal and Other Poems George Eliot Author's EditionLondon : 1874A collection of poetry and plays from George Eliot, including The Legend of Jubal. -
1961 The Art of George Eliot W J Harvey First Edition Literary CriticismLondon : 1961A first edition of this literary criticism book on George Eliot. -
1866 2v FELIX HOLT Radical George Eliot FirstLondon : 1866A first edition of this social novel by George Eliot focusing on the changes seen in small town rural England as a result of the First Reform Act of 1832.