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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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1911 Handley Cross, or Mr. Jorrocks's HuntLondon: 1911A wonderfully illustrated later edition of R. S. Surtees' renowned work featuring Jorrocks, with illustrations in colour by Cecil Aldin. -
1929 Town and Country PapersNew York, Edinburgh and London: 1929An excellent first edition copy collecting a variety of the writings of Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by Denholm Armour and presented in smart decorative cloth. -
1925 Thoughts on Hunting and Other MattersEdinburgh, London and New York: 1925An excellent limited edition collection of Jorrocks' encounters during a hunt, illustrated by Denholm Armour and complete with an uncommon dust wrapper. -
1860 Mr. Sponge's Sporting TourLondon: 1860An excellent early edition of Robert Smith Surtees' hunting novel, bound by Hatchards of Piccadilly and illustrated by John Leech. -
1858 Ask Mamma, or, the Richest Commoner in EnglandLondon: 1858A lovely first edition of Robert Smith Surtees' humour novel, with charming illustrations including colour plates by John Leech. -
1853 Mr Sponge's Sporting TourLondon: 1853A first edition of the work often described as Robert Smith Surtees' finest, illustrated with colour plates by John Leech. -
c1880 Mr. Romford's HoundsLondon: c1880A smart example of Robert Smith Surtees' sequel to 'Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour', lavishly illustrated with colour plates by John Leech and Phiz. -
1910 Mr. Jorrocks' Lectors From Handley CrossLondon: 1910A first edition copy of this humorous work by R.S. Surtees, featuring his well-known Cockney character, Mr. Jorrocks. Illustrated throughout. -
1860 Plain or Ringlets?London: 1860The first edition of this popular Surtees hunting novel, illustrated beautifully with hand-coloured plates throughout, with an impressive provenance. -
1874 Jorrocks' Jaunts and JollitiesLondon: 1874A fourth edition of the first of Surtees' works to feature his brilliant character Jorrocks, bound in the publisher's original cloth. -
c1890 Handley Cross, or, Mr. Jorrocks's HuntLondon: c1890A sumptuously Bickers-bound work following Surtees' most popular character Jorrocks, illustrated with hand-coloured plates by John Leech. -
1888 Hillingdon Hall, or, the Cockney SquireLondon: 1888The first illustrated edition of this novel following Jorrocks, illustrated with hand-coloured plates. -
1865 Mr Facey Romford's HoundsLondon: 1865A first edition of Surtees' humorous novel, which was published posthumously. Illustrated with fantastic colour plates by Hablot K. Browne and John Leech. -
1957 The Short Reign of Pippin IVLondon: 1957The first U.K. edition of Steinbeck's only political satire, satirising mid-century French politics. -
1909 Hunts With JorrocksLondon: 1909A beautifully illustrated collection of the hunting scenes from Robert Surtees' 'Handely Cross', illustrated in colour throghout. -
1909 Hunts With JorrocksLondon: 1909Robert Surtees' hunting scenes from his popular work 'Handley Cross', illustrated with colour plates. -
1853 Robert Surtees Selection Plain or Ringlets Sporting Tour Romford HoundsLondon: 1860A finely bound three volume set of these humorous sporting novels by Robert Smith Surtees. With hand-coloured illustrations throughout all volumes. -
Hawbuck GrangeLondon: c1885A handsome copy of Robert Surtees's nineteenth century classic focusing on the adventures of the gentleman and sportsman Tom Scott. -
1869 Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities John Jorrocks Robert Surtees IllustratedLondon: 1869A finely bound copy of Robert Smith Surtees' Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities. In a beautiful half crushed morocco binding, with the illustrations remaining bright. -
1926 Handley Cross Surtees Illustrated John Leech Bayntun BindingBath: 1926A handsome copy of Robert Surtees's nineteenth century classic focusing on the adventures of a grocer turned Master of Fox Hounds, in a signed Bayntun half crushed morocco binding. -
c1891 Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour Surtees Subscription Edition Leech IllustratedLondon: c1891A handsome subscription edition of Robert Smith Surtees' 'Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour'; copiously illustrated throughout and in the publisher's original decorative cloth binding. -
1910 Mr. Jorrocks Lectors R. S. Surtees Illustrated G. Denholm ArmourLondon: 1910A profusely illustrated work, with lectors taken from R. S Surtees original work 'Handley Cross'. -
1908 Hunts with Jorrocks Surtees G. Denholm Armour Limited First Edition Signed IllustratedLondon: 1908An uncommon first thus edition copy of this work by Robert Smith Surtees, copiously illustrated throughout and signed by the renowned British artist George Denholm Armour. -
c1870 Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour R. S. Surtees John Leech Illus Colour PlatesLondon: c1870A colour illustrated edition of Surtees' humorous sporting novel 'Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour'. -
c1880 3vol Surtees Ask Mamma Mr Romford's Hounds Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour IllusLondon: c1880A profusely illustrated three volume set of these much loved humorous works by Robert Smith Surtees, complete with numerous charming colour illustrations by noted ilustrator John Leech. -
1860 Surtees Plain Or Ringlets First Edition With Thirteen Hand-Coloured PlatesLondon: 1860A first edition of Robert Smith Surtees' "Plain or Ringlets?" in the original cloth binding. -
1899 2Vols R.S. Surtees Ask Mamma John Leech Illustrations Limited EditionLondon: 1899A presumed limited edition of Surtees' "Ask Mamma". -
1924 Jorrocks's Jaunts and Jollities Being Hunting Shooting Racing Driving IllusLondon: 1924A cloth bound edition of 'Jorrock's Jaunts and Jollities'. -
1888 Surtees Hillingdon Hall Or The Cockney Squire With Twelve Colour PlatesLondon: 1888An illustrated edition of Surtees' 'Hillingdon Hall', in a attractive publishers' cloth binding. -
c1890 2vol Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour Handley Cross Robert SurteesLondon: c1890Two handsome subscription editions of Robert Surtee's 'Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour' and 'Handley Cross', copiously illustrated throughout by Surtees' long-term collaborator John Leech. -
c1888 Surtees Ask Mamma Subscribers' Edition With Thirteen Colour PlatesLondon: c.1888A subscribers' edition of Robert Smith Surtees' "Ask Mamma", in an attractive publishers' cloth binding. -
1854 Handley Cross Or Mr Jorrocks's Hunt Illustrated John Leech Robert SurteesLondon: 1854A hansome volume of this 19th century classic focusing on the adventures of a grocer turned Master of Fox Hounds. -
1890 Robert Smith Surtees Mr. Romford's Hounds With Twenty-Four Colour PlatesLondon: c1890A charming illustrated edition of Robert Smith Surtees' 'Mr. Romford's Hounds', in attractive decorative cloth binding. -
1854 Handley Cross or Mr Jorrocks Hunt Robert Surtees IllustratedLondon: 1854An early edition of this humourous sporting novel by Robert S. Surtees. -
1858 Ask Mamma Robert Smith Surtees Colour Plates First EditionLondon: 1858A first edition of this 19th Century novel, by Robert Smith Surtees. -
1950 Burning Bright John Steinbeck First Edition Play in Story FormNew York: 1950The first edition of this novel from Pulitzer winner John Steinbeck.