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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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c1884 The Lansdowne Poets: The Poetical Works of Sir Walter ScottLondon: c1884A leather-bound copy of the Lansdowne edition of the poems of Sir Walter Scott. -
1856-7 The Waverley Novels of Sir Walter ScottLondon: 1856-7Seven volumes of the popular 'Waverley' novels by the Scotsman Sir Walter Scott, illustrated with detailed frontispieces, and in a lovely fine binding. -
1968 ForfeitLondon: 1968The first edition of Dick Francis's work regarding a horse racing journalist, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. -
The Works of Sir Walter ScottParis: 1831-1838A handsome library set of the Waverley novels, in a handsome half calf binding. -
1966 Flying FinishLondon: 1966A very smart, first edition copy of Dick Francis' mystery novel 'Flying Finish'. -
1833 Fore edge Painting Lay of the Last MinstrelLondon: 1833A smartly bound, fore-edge painted copy of Sir Walter Scott's popular narrative poem 'The Lay of the Last Minstrel'. -
1962 Dead CertNew York: 1962A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' first novel. -
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1964 NerveNew York; Evanston: 1964A signed first US edition of this intriguing novel set in the horse-racing world, written by celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis. -
1966 Flying FinishNew York; Evanston: 1966A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' novel. -
1965 Odds AgainstNew York: 1965A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' first Sid Halley novel. -
1967 Blood SportNew York; Evanston: 1967A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' novel. -
1877-1878 Sir Walter Scott's NovelsLondon; New York: 1877-1878A twenty-five volume library set collecting the novels of Sir Walter Scott. -
1823 3vol Quentin Durward Historical Fiction Sir Walter Scott First EditionEdinburgh: 1823The first edition of Sir Walter Scott's historical French novel 'Quentin Durward', complete in three volumes. -
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'. -
1983 The Danger Dick Francis First Edition DustwrapperLondon: 1983A lovely first edition copy of Dick Francis's 'The Danger', complete with original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1988-91 3Vol Dick Francis Novels First Edition Straight The Edge ComebackLondon: 1988 - 1991A collection of three novels by Dick Francis. -
1973 Dick Francis Slay-Ride First UK Edition Original DustwrapperLondon: 1973A first edition of this crime thriller from one of the masters of this genre Dick Francis. -
1973 Dick Francis Slay-Ride First Edition Original DustwrapperLondon: 1973A first edition of this crime thriller from one of the masters of this genre Dick Francis. -
1974 Dick Francis Knock Down First Edition in Dustwrapper Horse RacingLondon: 1974The first edition of this racing novel by renowned author of equestrian fiction, Dick Francis. -
1973 Dick Francis 1st Slay-Ride First Edition Racing NovelLondon: 1973A first edition of one of Dick Francis' earliest novels, 'Slay-Ride'. -
1986 Bolt by Dick Francis Thriller Author's Presentation Copy Dustwrapper FirstLondon: 1986A first edition of this thriller by Dick Francis. -
1976 In the Frame Dick Francis Thriller Author's Presentation Copy First EditionLondon: 1976A first edition of this thriller by Dick Francis, with an ink inscription by the author to front free endpaper. -
1978 Trial Run by Dick Francis Crime Novel First Edition Author's PresentationLondon: 1978A first edition of this crime novel by Dick Francis. -
1977 Risk by Dick Francis Author's Presentation Copy Dustwrapper Thriller FirstLondon: 1977A first edition of this crime thriller by Dick Francis. -
1975 High Stakes by Dick Francis First EditionLondon: 1975A first edition novel by popular writer Dick Francis. -
1998/1999 2Vols Dick Francis Field 13 Second Wind Horse Racing First EditionLondon: 1998 - 1999A two volume collection of first edition novels by Dick Francis. -
1972 Smokescreen By Dick Francis First Edition In DustwrapperLondon: 1972'Smokescreen' is a crime novel by Dick Francis featuring the main character of Edward Lincoln, a movie actor who does his own stunts. In original dustwrapper, jacket photograph by Beverley Le Barrow. -
1977/1978 2Vols Dick Francis Risk Trial Run Horse Racing Crime First EditionsLondon: 1977/1978A two volume set of Dick Francis UK first editions. -
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1982 Banker by Dick Francis Crime Novel First Edition Author's Presentation CopyLondon: 1982A first edition of this crime novel by Dick Francis. -
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1980 Reflex by Dick Francis First Edition Crime Novel Inscribed by the AuthorLondon: 1980A first edition of this crime novel by Dick Francis. -
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1981 Twice Shy by Dick Francis Thriller Inscribed by the Author In DustwrapperLondon: 1981A first edition of this thriller by Dick Francis, with an inscription by the author on a label to front free endpaper. -
1980-1986 6Vol Dick Francis Horse Racing Industry Crime Thriller First EditionsLondon: 1980 - 1986A collection of six UK first edition Dick Francis novels, including 'Reflex', 'Twice Shy', 'Banker', 'The Danger', 'Proof' and 'Bolt'. -
1986 Lester Piggott The Official Biography Dick Francis Lester Horse RacingLondon: 1986The first edition of Dick Francis' biography of jockey, Lester Piggott. -
1973 Slay-Ride Dick Francis First Edition Racing NovelLondon: 1973The first edition of one of Dick Francis' earliest novels, Slay-Ride. -
1969 Enquiry Dick Francis Uncorrected Proof Copy of the First EditionLondon: 1969A scarce copy of Richard Stanley "Dick" Francis' Enquiry, being an uncorrected proof copy of the first edition.
