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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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1914 The Wanderer's NecklaceLondon: 1914First edition of H. Rider Haggard's adventure novel concerning Norseman Olaf in the eighth century. -
1901 LysbethLondon: 1901First edition of this historical romance by H. Rider Haggard, with illustrations by G. P Jacomb Hood. -
1911 The Mahatma and the Hare a Dream StoryLondon: 1911A first printing of this uncommon to find spiritual novel by H. Rider Haggard, here in the very scarce unclipped dust wrapper, an early example of a dust wrapper. -
1897-1903 3vols The People of the Mist, Cleopatra, and Micah ClarkeLondon, New York, and Bombay: 1897-1903A three volume set containing a range of early edition novels published by Longmans, Green, & Co, including works by H. Rider Haggard and Arthur Conan Doyle, beautifully illustrated throughout the text. -
1765 Oeuvres de MoliereAmsterdam; Leipzig : 1765A complete collection of the works of J. B. de Moliere, an eighteenth century scarce edition edited by M de Voltaire and illustrated with engravings by J Punt, in uniform full calf bindings, -
1768-77 Collection Complette des Oeuvres de Mr. de VoltaireGeneve: 1768-77The first folio edition of the complete collected works of Voltaire, an original French set in a mottled calf binding complete with illustrations throughout. -
1912 MarieLondon: 1912The first edition of this thrilling Allan Quatermain novel by H. Rider Haggard, illustrated with a vivid colour frontispiece. -
1889 Colonel Quaritch, V.C. a Tale of Country LifeLondon: 1889An exiting H. Rider Haggard novel following the trail of lost family treasure, this copy being the first edition in one volume. -
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1982 La Pucelle d'OrleansParis: 1982A smart copy of the Voltaire classic, The Maid of Orleans. In the original French. Illustrated throughout with many erotic coloured and engraved plates. Limited to 3050 copies, of which this is numbered 2024. -
1896 Beatrice, a NovelLondon: 1896A new edition of H. Rider Haggard's novel later claimed by the author himself to be 'one of the best bits of work I ever did'. -
1899 SwallowLondon, New York and Bombay: 1899A first edition of Rider Haggard's novel set during the Boer Trek of 1836, illustrated with eight full plates. -
1901 LysbethLondon, New York and Bombay: 1901A lovely first edition of H. Rider Haggard's historical novel containing a number of illustrations. -
1928 BelshazzarLondon: 1928A first edition of H. Rider Haggard's final work, published posthumously. -
1904 Stella Fregelius: A Tale of Three DestiniesLondon, New York and Bombay: 1904A wonderful first edition of this emotional novel by prolific writer H. Rider Haggard. -
1924 Heu-Heu, or The MonsterLondon: 1924A rebound first edition of Haggard's work narrated by Allan Quatermain. -
1899 SwallowLondon, New York and Bombay: 1899An illustrated new impression of H. Rider Haggard's novel, set during the Boer Trek of 1836. -
1891 Maiwa's Revenge: or, the War of the Little HandLondon: 1891The first illustrated edition of this short H. Rider Haggard novel, following a hunter set on revenge. -
1922 The Virgin of the SunLondon: 1922The first edition of one of H. Rider Haggard's thrilling adventure novels, this particular novel set in South America. -
1895 Joan HasteLondon: 1895The first edition of this doomed Victorian romance by H. Rider Haggard, illustrated with plates by F. S. Wilson. -
1891 Cetywayo and his White NeighboursLondon: 1891A lovely reprint of this non-fiction work by H. Rider Haggard, detailing his time in South Africa. -
1898 Doctor TherneLondon, New York and Bombay: 1898A first edition about this science fiction novel by prolific and celebrated author H. Rider Haggard. -
1906 BenitaLondon, Paris, New York & Melbourne: 1906An excellent copy of the first edition of H. Rider Haggard's adventure novel set in Africa. -
1903 Pearl-MaidenLondon, New York and Bombay: 1903A lovely first edition of H. Rider Haggard's novel, illustrated throughout. -
1910 Queen Sheba's Ring1910: 1910A first edition of this work classic of H. Rider Haggard, illustrated with a coloured frontispiece. -
1901 Lysbeth, a Tale of the DutchLondon: 1901A first edition of H. Rider Haggard's historical novel, illustrated throughout. -
1890 Beatrice A NovelLondon: 1890A first edition of this novel by H. Rider Haggard, later claimed by the author himself to be 'one of the best bits of work I ever did'. -
1894 The People of the MistLondon & New York: 1894A first edition of this fantasy novel by celebrated Victorian author H. Rider Haggard. -
1899 SwallowNew York and Bombay: 1899A lovely first edition copy of H. Rider Haggard's novel, illustrated and in the publisher's original binding. -
1911 The Mahatma and the Hare a Dream Story H. Rider Haggard Illustrated 1stLondon: 1911The first edition of Henry Rider Haggard's existential novel 'The Mahatma and the Hare', illustrated throughout. -
c1912 The Wizard H Rider Haggard Early Edition Imperialism Christianity AfricaBristol: c1912An early of Henry Rider Haggard's imperialist novel 'The Wizard', first published in 1896. -
c1923 The Virgin of the Sun H. Rider HaggardLondon: c1923A scarce fictional work from prolific author, H. Rider Haggard. -
1904 Stella Fregelius Tale of Three Destinies H Rider Haggard First EditionLondon : 1904The first UK edition of this novel by H. Rider Haggard. -
1899 Swallow By H Rider Haggard Illustrated By Maurice Greiffenhagen First EdLondon, New York and Bombay: 1899A first edition of Swallow: A Tale of the Great Trek by H. Rider Haggard. Illustrated with eight plates by Maurice Greiffenhagen. -
1893 Eric Brighteyes by H Rider Haggard Novel Illustrated Adventure Novel ThirdLondon: 1893The third edition of this work by H Rider Haggard.
