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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 in book form of this historical novel from the author of 'Vanity Fair', illustrated by Thackeray himself. -
1822-24 Don JuanLondon: 1822-24A sought after set of Lord Byron's epic poem, this set including the first editions of Cantos VI to XVI. -
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. -
1814 The Corsair, Ode to Napoleon Buonaparte, and LaraLondon: 1814A collection of three poetical works of Byron bound in one volume, a smart calf bound collection of early editions. -
1813-16 Poetry of Lord ByronLondon: 1813-16A collection of the popular poetry of Lord Byron, this volume included six first and early editions of the infamous poet's works. -
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. -
1829 The Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1829The works of famous Romantic poet Lord Byron in four uniform pocket sized volumes. -
1832 The Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1832-3The collected works of Lord Byron with a biographical sketch by Thomas Moore. -
1814 2vols in 1 Lara, a Tale and Jacqueline, a TaleLondon: 1814A first edition copy of Lord Byron's two narrative poems concerning the fates of Lara and Jacqueline, rebacked in a lovely full calf binding. -
1819 3 vols The Works of Lord ByronLondon : 1819An early complete three volume set of the works of Lord Byron. -
1816-17 The Prisoner of Chillon, Manfred, The Lament of TassoLondon: 1816-17Three of Byron's poems bound in one volume, all early or first editions, a wonderful volume of Byron's poetical genius. -
1824 The Poetical Works of Collins, Gray, and Beattie: With Lord Byron'sLondon: 1824A pocket-sized collection of the poetical works of Beattie, Collins, Gray, and Byron, illustrated with a detailed engraved frontispiece. -
1824 Recollections of the Life of Lord ByronLondon: 1824A smart first edition of R. C. Dallas's biography of the final years of the life of George Gordon, Lord Byron. -
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. -
1830 Illustrations to the Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1830Pictorial edition of the poems of Lord Byron engraved under superintendence of Charles Heath, first edition. -
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 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. -
1819 Don Juan Cantos I and IILondon: 1819The sought after first edition of the first two cantos of Lord Byron's important 'Don Juan'. -
1821 Don Juan, Cantos III, IV, and VLondon: 1821The first edition of Cantos III, IV, and V of Lord Byron's impressive and important epic poem 'Don Juan'. -
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. -
1896 Ballads and SongsLondon: 1896A bright first edition of William Makepeace Thackeray's anthology of ballads and songs, with illustrations by H. M. Brock. -
1821 Marino Faliero, Doge of VeniceLondon: 1821The first issue of Byron's popular blank verse tragedy set in 14th century Venice, complete with the half title and adverts. -
1820 Don Juan Cantos I and IILondon: 1820An early edition of the first two cantos of Lord Byron's 'Don Juan', the important satirical Romantic epic poem, this volume reprinted during Byron's life. -
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.