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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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1840-41 Master Humphrey's ClockLondon: 1840-41The first book form edition of Charles Dickens' periodical 'Master Humphrey's Clock', illustrated throughout by Cattermole and Phiz. -
1910 Mr Pickwick, Pages from The Pickwick PapersLondon: 1910Selections from Dickens' first novel, beautifully illustrated with colour plates. -
1937 The Nonesuch DickensLondon: 1937An informative bibliographical exploration into Dickensiana, published by the Nonesuch Press. -
1871-78 The Collected Works of Charles DickensLondon: 1871-78The original parts of Chapman and Hall's important 'Household Edition' of the collected works of Charles Dickens, present here in eighty-six original parts . -
c1890 Works of Charles DickensLondon: c1890A lovely five volume set of the works of Charles Dickens, illustrated throughout by H. K. Browne. -
1846 The Battle of Life, a Love StoryLondon: 1846One of Charles Dickens' lesser known 'Christmas Books', a heart-warming love story. The fourth issue of the first edition. -
c1890 American NotesLondon: c1890Dickens' popular travelogue on American and North American society and culture, with various other works by Dickens included. -
1913-20 The Pickwick Papers Martin ChuzzlewitLondon: 1913-20Pocket-sized editions of two of Charles Dickens' popular novels, illustrated with frontispieces, and in the original scarce dustwrappers. -
1931 Green Leaves New Chapters in the Life of Charles DickensLondon: 1931A limited edition biography on the early life of Charles Dickens, looking at how his experiences influenced his novels. -
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1966 Hard Times For These TimesNew York: 1966A limited edition of Charles Dickens' unusual novel 'Hard Times', his only novel not to be set in London. Illustrated and signed by the illustrator, Charles Raymond. -
1956 Mrs. Gamp: A Facsimile of the Author's Prompt CopyNew York: 1956A lovely copy of this facsimile of Charles Dickens' prompt copy of his writings on notorious character Mrs. Gamp. -
1842 Report of the Dinner to Charles DickensBoston: 1842A fine example of this uncommon work, regarding a dinner hosted in Boston where Charles Dickens gave a speech on International Copyright. -
1840 Master Humphrey's ClockLondon: 1840The edition of Charles Dickens' weekly fiction periodical, illustrated throughout by his beloved artist Phiz. -
1845-49 Four Works by Charles DickensParis: 1845-49Early Paris editions of four Charles Dickens' Christmas novellas, all published the year after the first UK editions. -
1851-3 Sketches By Boz Dombey and Son Bleak HousePhiladelphia: 1851-3Three rare early U.S. editions of Dickens' popular works, 'Sketches By Boz', 'Dombey and Son', and 'Bleak House, illustrated throughout. -
1865 Our Mutual FriendLondon: 1865The first edition, first impression, in book form of Charles Dickens' final novel, illustrated throughout by Marcus Stone. -
1865 Our Mutual FriendLondon: 1865The first edition, first impression of the final novel of Charles Dickens, being a scathing satire on society. Illustrated, with all plates present. -
1844 The Life and Adventures of Martin ChuzzlewitLondon: 1844The first edition, second impression, of Charles Dickens' popular novel about the eponymous Martin Chuzzlewit, illustrated with all thirty-eight plate present. -
1880 The Letters of Charles Dickens Edited by His Sister in Law and His Eldest DaughterLondon: 1880-2A smartly bound first edition set of Charles Dicken's letters. Edited by Mamie Dickens and Georgina Hogarth. -
c1920 7vol Supplemental Nights Richard Burton Arabian Nights Limited EdAnon: c1920A complete seven volume set of Richard Burton's supplemental series of 'The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night'. -
1912 Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club Dickens Reynolds Illus Colour PlatesLondon: 1912A colourfully illustrated copy of Charles Dickens' 'The Pickwick Papers', illustrated throughout by Frank Reynolds. -
1932 2vol Pickwick Papers Dickens Bayntun Binding Lombard Street Edition IllustratedLondon: 1932An attractive rebound copy of this fascinating Lombard Street Edition copy of Dickens's 'Pickwick Papers', copiously illustrated throughout and in a signed Bayntun half crushed morocco binding. -
1849-52 3vol Barnaby Rudge Boz Christmas Books Charles Dickens 1st ThusLondon: 1849-52A smartly rebound collection of Charles Dickens' novels, with 'Sketches of Boz' and 'Christmas Book's being the first cheap editions, all volumes illustrated with a frontispiece. -
c1875 9vol CHARLES DICKENS Household EditionLondon: c1857Nine volumes of the 'Household Edition' of Dickens' novels. -
c1890 6Vol Charles Dickens Gossip about his Life IllustratedLondon: c1890The complete set of Archer's charmingly illustrated biography of Charles Dickens, containing facts and anecdotes about the author. -
1875-81 9vol All The Year Round Charles Dickens Extra Summer and ChristmasLondon : 1875 - 1881A collection of issues of the Victorian periodical All the Year Round, which was founded and owned by Charles Dickens. -
c1890 6Vol Charles Dickens Gossip about his Life, Works, & Characters BarnardLondon: c1890The original six divisions of Archer's charmingly illustrated biographies -
1840-41 2 Vols Master Humphrey's Clock DICKENS 1st EdLondon: 1840-41A Harlequin set but importantly this is the first edition, bound from the parts, of Master Humphrey's Clock by Charles Dickens. -
1880 2vol The Letters of Charles Dickens Second EditionLondon: 1880A collection of the letters of Charles Dickens, edited by his sister-in-law and his daughter. -
1840-1 3vol Master Humphreys Clock C Dickens 1st Ed Curiosity Shop Barnaby RudgeLondon: 1840-1841The first edition of Master Humphrey's Clock. -
1839 The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby First Ed in Book Form DickensLondon: 1839The first edition in book form of Charles Dickens' third novel. -
c1890 Book Memories HALL biography DICKENS Scott MOORELondon: c1890A selection of biographical monographs and intimate reminiscences of over 120 writers, artists and actors, -
1910 Mr Pickwick Pages from the Pickwick Papers Limited Edition Frank ReynoldsLondon: 1910A beautifully illustrated edition of a selection from The Pickwick Papers. Limited Edition.