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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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1826 Woodstock; Or, The CavalierEdinburgh and London: 1826The first edition of this Civil War era historical fiction novel by Sir Walter Scott, one of his popular novels. -
1854 The NewcomesLondon: 1854-5The first book form edition of this notable novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, illustrated by Richard Doyle. -
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1871 Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, with a Preliminary View of the French RevolutionEdinburgh: 1871A smart copy of this extensive illustrated biography of notorious French leader, Napoleon Bonaparte, written by Sir Walter Scott. -
1914 The History of Henry Esmond, Esq. Written by HimselfLondon: 1914An illustrated edition of Thackeray's popular novel 'Henry Esmond', set during the reign of Queen Anne. -
c1900 The Downfall of Napoleon: His Escape From Elba, The Battle of WaterlooLondon: c1900Extracts from Sir Walter Scott's 'Life of Napoleon', focusing upon the 'Hundred Days' in which the leader made his final struggle for power, with an illustrated frontispiece. -
1808 MarmionLondon: 1808A fourth edition of Sir Walter Scott's successful poem of historical romance bound in a lovely half calf binding. -
1833 The Waverley AlbumLondon: 1833An uncommon early edition of this volume illustrating tales and novels of Sir Walter Scott in a series of line engravings. -
1866 The Four GeorgesLondon: 1866A charming account of the lives of the English under the four King Georges, illustrated throughout and in a signed binding from Bayntun's. -
1849-50 The History of PendennisLondon: 1849-50A first edition copy of William Makepeace Thackeray's iconic novel, 'The History of Pendennis'. Uniformly bound in half calf and illustrated throughout by the author. -
1856-57 Waverley NovelsEdinburgh: 1856-57A charming uniformly bound set of the complete 'Waverley' works by Sir Walter Scott, an essential library set complete with illustrations throughout. -
1910 The NewcomesOxford: 1910A finely bound copy of William Makepeace Thackeray's noted novel 'The Newcomes'. From the library at Julians Park, once home of socialite and patron of arts Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. -
1906 Poems of Walter Scott and John Greenleaf WhittierLondon: 1906Two 'Golden Poets' volumes containing the popular poetry of Sir Walter Scott and John Greenleaf Whittier, both volumes illustrated beautifully in colour throughout. -
1902 The VirginiansLondon: 1902An illustrated edition of this novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, complete in three volumes. -
c1906 The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: c1906A collection of twenty six volumes of the illustrated works of William Makepeace Thackeray, the London edition. -
1875 Familjen Newcome Roman I Fyra DelarStockholm: 1875A complete set of Thackeray's four part nove 'The Newcomes'l, in Swedish. -
1887 The Mahogany TreeBoston: 1887A delightful illustrated edition of this Christmastime poem from William Makepeace Thackery. -
1832-1834 4Vol Illustrations to Sir Walter Scott and Waverley NovelsLondon: 1832-1834Four illustrated volumes of engraved plates depicting locations and characters closely related to the writing of Sir Walter Scott. -
1857 The Poetical Works of Sir Walter ScottEdinburgh: 1857A prize-bound, complete collection of the poetry of Sir Walter Scott. -
1878 CaledoniaLondon: 1878A charming collection of poems by notorious authors Robert Burns, Allan Ramsay and Sir Walter Scott, forming a eulogy to the Scottish landscapes and life. -
1858-59 The VirginiansLondon: 1858-59A nice first issue of Thackeray's historical novel revolving around the American War of Independence, illustrated throughout with Thackeray's original plates. -
1848 Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott, Bart.Edinburgh & London: 1848A smart twelve volume collection of the poetical works of important Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott. -
1848 Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Bart.Edinburgh & London: 1848A beautiful ten volume biography of Sir Walter Scott, written by J. G. Lockhart and bound in contemporary leather. -
1854 2vol The NewcomesLondon: 1854-1855The first edition of this novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, illustrated throughout by Richard Doyle. -
1892-4 The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1892-4A beautifully bound collection of the satirical works of William Makepeace Thackeray, illustrated throughout, including with Thackeray's own illustrations. -
1820-1825 Works of Sir Walter ScottLondon & Edinburgh: 1820-1825A stunning full calf fine binding of the first editions of these important works by prolific and renowned writer Sir Walter Scott. -
1877 48vol Waverley NovelsEdinburgh: 1877-1879A charming set complete in forty eight volumes with the illustrated edition of Sir Walter Scott's novels. -
1847 Mrs Perkins's BallLondon: 1847The hand-coloured issue of Thackeray's satirical Christmas work, illustrated with his own beautiful hand-coloured plates throughout. -
1898 The History of Henry EsmondLondon: 1898A lovely edition of William Makepeace Thackeray's historical novel, lavishly illustrated throughout. -
1854 The Newcomes, Memoirs of a Most Respectable FamilyLondon: 1854A first edition of William Makepeace Thackeray's 'The Newcomes' - two volumes in one. -
1819-1827 The Works of Sir Walter ScottEdinburgh: 1819-27A beautiful thirty-two volume collection of the romances, tales and novels of Sir Walter Scott, in a leather binding. -
1858-9 The Virginians. A Tale of the Last Century.London: 1858-9A beautiful first edition, first impression, of Thackeray's historical fiction novel revolving around the American War of Independence, illustrated by Thackeray throughout. -
1831 The Poetical Works of Sir Walter ScottParis: 1831A nicely bound collection of poetry by Sir Walter Scott, illustrated with a frontispiece. -
1854 The Lay of The Last MinstrelEdinburgh: 1854A beautifully bound and illustrated copy of Sir Walter Scott's famous poem The Lay of The Last Minstrel. -
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.