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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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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. -
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. -
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 -
1898 The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1898A set of the illustrated biographical edition of the works of William Makepeace Thackeray in thirteen volumes. -
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 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. -
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1933 The Fleeting and other PoemsLondon: 1933First edition of this poetry anthology by Walter de la Mare, signed copy limited to one hundred and fifty. -
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. -
1858 The VirginiansLondon: 1858-9First issue of William Makepeace Thackeray's historical novel complete in two uniform volumes and adorned with illustrations by Thackeray himself. -
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1926 The Connoisseur and Other StoriesLondon: 1926A signed limited edition selection of short stories by the noted author Walter de la Mare, including his renowned supernatural tale 'All Hallows'. -
1896 Ballads and SongsLondon: 1896A bright first edition of William Makepeace Thackeray's anthology of ballads and songs, with illustrations by H. M. Brock. -
1898 Mrs Perkins's BallLondon : 1898A charmingly illustrated copy of M.A Titmarsh's Mrs Perkins's Ball, which is the first of many Christmas novels written by Thackery under a pseudonym. -
1840 The Paris Sketch BookLondon: 1840The first edition of William Makepeace Thackeray's Parisian stories, featuring illustrations by Thackeray himself. Complete in two volumes. -
1840 The Paris Sketch BookLondon: 1840An uncommon complete first edition in two volumes of Thackeray's Paris stories, featuring illustrations by Thackeray himself. -
1858 The VirginiansLondon: 1858-9The first edition in book form of William Makepeace Thackeray's historical novel, featuring the author's own illustrations. -
1848 "Our Street"London: 1848The second edition of this charming book by William Makepeace Thackeray, with sixteen hand-coloured plates. -
1856 The Fatal Boots and Cox's Diary; A Shabby Genteel Story; The Memoirs of Barry LyndonLondon: 1856-7Uncommon copy of Thackeray's stories in one volume, early editions as well as a first edition of 'The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon' in a full calf binding. -
1880 Roundabout Papers from The Cornhill MagazineNew York: 1880A handsomely bound collection of the 'Roundabout Papers' by William Makepeace Thackeray, also including some of his other notable works. -
1866 The Kickleburys on the RhineLondon: 1866A wonderful early edition of one of novels within William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Christmas Books', containing colour plates and 'An Essay on Thunder and Small Beer' as the preface. -
1850 Rebecca and Rowena, A Romance Upon RomanceLondon: 1850A smart, first edition copy of this early satirical novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, written under the pseudonym Mr. M.A. Titmarsh. -
1945-46 The Letters and Private Papers of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1945-46A fascinating collection of papers and letters of British novelist William Makepeace Thackeray, complete with illustrated and folding plates. -
1854 The NewcomesLondon: 1854-5The first book form edition of this notable novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, illustrated by Richard Doyle. -
1914 The History of Henry Esmond, Esq. Written by HimselfLondon: 1914An illustrated edition of Thackeray's popular novel 'Henry Esmond', set during the reign of Queen Anne. -
1866 The Four GeorgesLondon: 1866A charming account of the lives of the English under the four King Georges, illustrated throughout and in a signed binding from Bayntun's.