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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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1948-1954 3Vols Works by Robert Gibbings from the River Book Series by Robert GibbingsLondon: 1948-1954A handsomely rebound three-volume set of Robert Gibbings’ later River Books, richly illustrated with his own woodcut vignettes. -
c1920 Stories from The Arabian NightsLondon: c1920A charmingly illustrated retelling of stories from 'Arabian Nights' from English playwright Laurence Housman. -
1931 Fairy TalesLondon: 1931A beautifully illustrated collection of fairy tales from the renowned Hans Christian Anderson, illustrated in colour by Harry Clarke. -
1913 The Tale of LohengrinLondon: [1913]A gilt-decorated first UK edition of Irish poet T. W. Rolleston's The Tale of Lohengrin, featuring eight tipped-in colour plates and further illustrations by Hungarian artist Willy Pogany. -
1853 Kenneth; or, the Rear Guard of the Grand ArmyOxford and London: 1853A smartly bound second edition of this scarce novel from English writer Charlotte Mary Yonge. -
1854 The Book of English Poetry: With Critical and Biographical Sketches of the PoetsLondon: 1854A smartly bound early edition of this collection of English poetry with commentary on the poets. -
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1916 The Pickerings of Barlby, York and WetherbyLondon: 1916British chemist and horticulturist Percival Spencer Umfreville Pickering's own copy of his very scarce genealogical study of his family, with his own annotations throughout. -
1830 Conversations of James Northcote, Esq., R.A.London: 1830A smartly bound first edition of William Hazlitt's popular work describing his conversations with the British painter, James Northcote. -
1897 An Italian Garden: A Book of SongsPortland, Maine: 1897Beautifully bound in a crushed morocco binding by Otto Schulze, this is the first edition of A. Mary F. Robinson's limited edition collection of poems about the gardens of Italy. -
1881 2vol John Inglesant: A RomanceLondon: 1881A smartly bound first edition of Joseph Shorthouse's popular first novel 'John Inglesant', complete in two volumes. -
1884 Select Letters of Percy Bysshe ShelleyLondon: 1884A smartly bound copy of this collection of the letters of English writer and Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. -
1857-1860 The Star-Chamber: An Historical Romance; Ovingdean GrangeLondon: 1857-1860Beautifully bound in full morocco by Zaehnsdorf, present here are the first editions of two works of historical fiction from William Harrison Ainsworth. -
1964 Lorna DooneLondon: 1964Illustrated throughout with colour plates by Lionel Edwards, this is a striking example of R. D. Blackmore's historical romance, bound in half morocco by Bayntun-Riviere. -
1932-1940 Agrippina: Empress-Mother; "Amid the Alien Corn"London: 1932-1940Signed presentation copies of two very scarce first editions from F. A. Evelyn, a 20th century translator of Greek tragedies and poetry. -
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1948 The Diary of John Holt with The Voyage of the "Maria"Liverpool : 1948Limited edition, editor's inscribed presentation copy, this illustrated volume presents John Holt’s 19th-century diary and the Maria’s voyage, capturing Liverpool’s pivotal role in West African trade. -
1961 Till I End my SongLondon: 1961A smartly rebound copy of Robert Gibbings’ lyrical tribute to village life, in full blue morocco and illustrated with his celebrated wood engravings. -
1947 Our VillageLondon: 1947A smartly bound copy of this work, depicting rural England through Mary Russell Mitford’s charming sketches and character portraits, illustrated with Joan Hassall’s wood-engravings. -
1738 The Temple of the MusesLondon: 1738A wonderful example of the very scarce first English language edition of Antoine de La Barre de Beaumarchais's retelling of the Greek myths to be published in England. -
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1874 Some Notices of the Family of MasterLondon: 1874A very scarce signed presentation copy of this limited edition privately published genealogical study, with a signed letter from the author to Lord Hawkesbury. -
1886 Uncle Tom's Cabin: A Tale of Life Among the LowlyLondon: 1886An early edition of the influential anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe, with illustrations. -
1902 Uncle Remus or Mr. Fox, Mr. Rabbit, and Mr. TerrapinLondon: 1902A beautifully illustrated volumes of Uncle Remus stories from Joel Chandler Harris, illustrated by J. A. Shepherd. -
c1905-1920 2vol A Houseful of Girls & Pixie O'ShaughnessyLondon: c1905-1920Two smart novels from English writer Jessie Bell who wrote under her married name Mrs George de Horne Vaizey. -
1864 Ten Months in the Fiji IslandsOxford and London: 1864The first edition of a fascinating account of the Fiji Islands in the mid 19th century, offering an early western perspective prior to significant British colonial governance. -
1929 2vol Peter SimpleLondon: 1929A smart two volume first illustrated edition set of this naval novel from Frederick Marryat, limited to seven hundred and fifty copies. -
1829 Montague Park: Or, Family IncidentsLondon: 1829A very scarce copy of this familial novel from lesser-known children's author A. Selwyn. -
1929 The Pilgrim on the EarthLondon: 1929A beautifully illustrated limited edition of Julian Green's mysterious tale, with colour wood engravings by Rene Ben Sussan, and being a very scarce edition published especially for the translator. -
1929 The Diary of a MadmanLondon: 1929An exceptionally produced limited edition of Gogol's classic tale, presented here with Alexeieff's monochrome aquatints. -
1888 Charles Kingsley: His Letters and Memories of His LifeLondon: 1888A smartly bound collection of the letters and memories of social reformer Charles Kingsley, edited by his wife. -
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1860 Two Months in the Highlands, Orcadia, and SkyeLondon: 1860An exceptional signed presentation copy of the first edition of this study of the Scottish highlands by Charles Richard Weld, illustrated with chromolithographic plates. -
1881 William Ewart Gladstone: His Life and TimesLondon: 1881A smartly bound copy of this volume from the Memorable Men of the Nineteenth Century series, exploring the life of British statesman William Ewart Gladstone. -
1892 The Life of Arthur Duke of WellingtonLondon: 1892A leather bound new edition of this biographical account of Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. -
1908 Shakespeare's Comedy of The TempestLondon: 1908Beautifully illustrated throughout with colour plates by Edmund Dulac, this is a wonderful first edition of Shakespeare's late play. -
1840 The Life and Services of Horatio Viscount NelsonLondon: [1840]The first two volumes of James Stanier Clarke's biography on the renowned British naval officer Horatio Nelson, bound in half calf. -
1912 The Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe ShelleyLondon: 1912A smartly bound Oxford edition of this collected poetical works of English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. -
1909 The Life of NelsonLondon: 1909A smartly bound biographical study of Vice-Admiral The Right Honourable The Viscount Nelson, from English poet Robert Southey. -
1912 The Bells and Other PoemsLondon: 1912Beautifully illustrated throughout with colour plates by Edmund Dulac, this is a wonderful first edition of Edgar Allan Poe's most celebrated poetical works.