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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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1895 R. Caldecott's Collection of Pictures & SongsLondon: 1895A vibrantly illustrated collection of eight beloved children's verses from Randolph Caldecott, his first collection. -
1895 R. Caldecott's Second Collection of Pictures and SongsLondon: 1895A vibrantly illustrated collection of eight beloved children's verses from Randolph Caldecott, his second collection. -
c1830 The Faithful Little GirlLondon: c1830A very scarce new edition of this charming children's story from British writer Lucy Lyttleton Cameron. -
1859 Night Thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality; and A Paraphrase on Part of the Book of JobLondon: 1859A smartly bound copy of English poet Edward Young's acclaimed work on death and the passage of time. -
c1900 Lorna Doone: A Romance of ExmoorLondon: c1900A smartly bound copy of Blackmore's historical romance novel Lorna Doone, with illustrations and the original glassine wrapper. -
1957 The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1918Oxford: 1957A very smartly bound copy of the new edition of The Oxford Book of English Verse. -
1908 John Pettie R.A., H.R.S.A.London: 1908The first edition of this biography of the painter John Pettie with beautiful colour illustrations throughout. -
1850 2vol The Poetical Works of Robert SoutheyLondon: 1850Two smartly bound volumes containing the poetical works of English writer of the Romantic school, Robert Southey. -
1902 Quo Vadis A Tale of the Time of NeroLondon: 1902A leather bound copy of this historical novel from Polish writer Henryk Sienkiewicz, translated into English. -
1921 Forty-One Years in India: From Subaltern to Commander-in-ChiefLondon: 1921A later edition of this illustrated record of Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts' time spent in India. -
c1880 5vol A Collection of the Works of Thomas CarlyleLondon: c1880A collection of five volumes from Scottish essayist and historian Thomas Carlyle. -
c1905 6vol A Collection from The Oxford ThackerayLondon: c1905A leather bound collection of six volumes from The Oxford Thackeray, with illustrations throughout. -
1876-1897 13vol A Collection from The Library of Old AuthorsLondon: 1876-1897A smart collection of thirteen volumes from The Library of Old Authors series. -
1890 The Poetical Works of William Drummond of HawthorndenLondon: 1890A collection of the poetical works of Scottish writer William Drummond, from the Library of Old Authors series. -
c1857 Le Saphir Livre Des SalonsParis: c1857A smartly bound collection of short stories from nineteenth century French writers, written under the direction of Paul Lacroix in the original French. -
1868 Fables De La FontaineParis: 1868A smart copy of the fables of Jean de La Fontaine, with hundreds of illustrations. In the original French. -
1885 North Borneo; Explorations and Adventures on the EquatorLondon: 1885The very scarce first edition of the posthumously published memoir of a young British explorer killed in the wilds of Borneo, edited by his own father, and illustrated throughout. -
1892 Four Years in Upper BurmaLondon: 1892A wonderful example of the illustrated first edition of W. R. Winston's account of his experiences in Burma following the British annexation of Upper Burma. -
1896 Through the Buffer State; A Record of Recent Travels through Borneo, Siam, and CambodiaLondon: 1896Illustrated throughout with photographic plates, this is the very scarce first edition of Surgeon-Major John Macgregor's accounts of his travels in the 'Buffer States' between rival colonial powers. -
1855 The Prison of Weltevreden; And a Glance at the East India ArchipelagoNew York: 1855The first edition of the fascinating biography of an American prisoner of the Dutch East Indies in the years leading up to the American Civil War. -
1896 Among Pagodas and Fair Ladies: An Account of a Tour through BurmaLondon: 1896A wonderful example of the uncommon first edition of Gwendolen Trench Gascoigne's account of her late 19th century travels in Burma, when the country was under British rule. -
1893 A Visit to Java, with an Account of the Founding of SingaporeLondon: 1893The uncommon first edition of W. Basil Worsfold's late 19th-century account of the Dutch East Indies and the island of Java. -
1776 New IdyllesLondon: 1776Illustrated throughout with engraved plates and vignettes, this is the first English language translation of Salomon Gessner's charming pastoral poetry. -
1777 The Economy of Beauty; In a Series of FablesLondon: 1777Charmingly illustrated throughout with engraved vignettes, this is the first edition of Dr. Cosens's collection of fables aimed at the moral improvement of the female sex. -
1808 VirgilLondon: 1808A charming miniature all in one volume containing Dryden's translation of the poetical works of Virgil, bound in half calf. -
1882 The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.London: 1882A delightfully illustrated limited edition of Washington Irving's popular collection of short stories and essays, including "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". -
1894 The Prisoner of ZendaBristol: 1894The first edition of Anthony Hope's best known work, an exciting adventure novel which gave birth to the 'Ruritanian romance' genre. -
1835 An Account of New Zealand; And Of The Formation and Progress of the Church Missionary Society's Mission In the Northern IslandLondon: 1835The second edition of William Yate's account of his time in New Zealand as a Christian missionary. -
1926 An Historical and Geographical Description of FormosaLondon: 1926The very scarce limited edition of this facsimile edition of con artist, George Psalmanazaars' controversial 1704 work. -
1914-1915 My Garden in Spring; My Garden in Summer; My Garden in Autumn and WinterLondon: 1914-1915A beautifully illustrated and scarce collection of the three volume first edition of E. A. Bowles's seasonal 'My Garden' series. The 'Autumn and Winter' volume retains the very scarce dust wrapper. -
1861 The Four Georges Sketches of Manners, Morals, Court and Town Life; Lovel the WidowerLeipzig : 1861This calf-bound volume containing two of Thackeray's works comes from the library of Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster, in personalised Halloway binding. -
1886 The Poetical Works of George HerbertLondon: 1886A smart anthology of George Herbert's poems, presented in full signed crushed morocco by Riviere & Son. -
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1998 A Village to Grow In: An AutobiographyDexter: 1998A fine first edition of this very scarce autobiography from Welsh writer Anne Taylor Furno. -
1842 An Account of the Settlements of the New Zealand Company, From Personal Observation During a Residence ThereLondon: 1842The fourth edition of Henry William Petre's informative account of his experiences as a colonist in New Zealand, with the folding map frontispiece. -
1898-1899 The Works of Henry FieldingWestminster : 1898-18988A complete limited edition set offering the works of Henry Fielding. -
1933-1938 3vol Edward Wilson of the Antarctic, Edward Wilson: Nature-Lover, & 'Birdie' Bowers of the AntarcticLondon: 1933-1938Three smart biographical works from British writer George Seaver, regarding explorers Edward Wilson and Henry Robertson Bowers.