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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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1901 The Poetical Works of Matthew ArnoldLondon: 1901A beautifully bound reprint of the 1890 first edition of this collection of poetry from Matthew Arnold in half vellum. -
1905 Poetical Works of Matthew ArnoldLondon: 1905An attractive collection of poems from Matthew Arnold, presented here in full calf prize binding. -
1913 The Poems of Matthew Arnold 1840-1867London: 1913A handsomely bound volume of the poetry of Matthew Arnold, with an introduction from literary critic and writer A. T. Quiller-Couch. In a signed half morocco binding by Riviere. -
1958 The Big City, or, The New MayhewLondon: 1958A lovely first edition of of Alex Atkinson and Ronald Searle's satirical work on the poor of London, with Searle's illustrations and the original dust wrapper. -
1913 The Poems of Matthew Arnold 1840-1867London: 1913An attractive prize-bound copy of Matthew Arnold's poetry, with an introduction by A. T. Quiller-Couch. -
1871 Friendship's Garland: Being the Conversations, Letters, and Opinions of the Late Arminius Baron Von Thunder-Ten-TronckhLondon: 1871A first edition of this satirical work from English writer and cultural critic Matthew Arnold. -
1861 On Translating Homer Three Lectures Given at OxfordLondon: 1861A smart first edition of these published lectures on translations of Homer's work from English cultural critic Matthew Arnold. -
1883 Isaiah of Jerusalem in the Authorised English VersionLondon: 1883The first edition of Matthew Arnold's critique and translation of the old testament. -
1870 St. Paul and Protestantism; With an Introduction on Puritanism and the Church of EnglandLondon: 1870The first edition of this collection of essays on the Church of England and puritanism. -
1885 Discourses in AmericaLondon: 1885A pleasing first edition containing three lectures on societal and political themes within America, delivered by Matthew Arnold. -
1877 Last Essays on Church and ReligionLondon: 1877The first edition of Matthew Arnold's controversial essays critiquing religion. -
1858 Merope: A TragedyLondon: 1858A smart first edition of Matthew Arnold's tragic poem about the Greek myth of Athenian princess, Merope. -
1895 PoemsLondon: 1895An elegantly bound collection of poetry by Matthew Arnold, complete in three volumes, in a Bickers prize binding. -
1905 Essays in Criticism: First SeriesLondon: 1905A finely bound copy of the first series of Essays in Criticism from English cultural critic Matthew Arnold, bound by Bickers & Son. -
1956 The InvestigatorLondon: 1956A proof copy and first edition of the best known work of Reuben Ship, a satirical look at American politics in the 1950s. -
1899 Poetical Works of Matthew ArnoldLondon: 1899A smart copy of this collection of poetry from English poet and cultural critic, Matthew Arnold. -
1913 The Poems of Matthew Arnold 1840-1867London: 1913A collection of poetry by Matthew Arnold in a full calf prize binding. -
1968 The Square EggLondon: 1968A superb collection of Ronald Searle's best and most recent drawings at the time, the first edition. -
1982 Ronald Searle's Big Fat Cat BookLondon: 1982A beautiful first edition of Ronald Searle's colourful collection of cat portraits. -
1908 Poetical Works of Matthew ArnoldLondon: 1908A fine edition of the collected poetical works of Matthew Arnold, in a full calf binding with a frontispiece of the author. -
1913 Poetical Works of Matthew ArnoldLondon: 1913A lovely copy of the collected poetical works of Matthew Arnold, in a Lancing College school prize binding signed Bickers & Son. -
1924 Poetical Works of Matthew ArnoldLondon: 1924A delightful collection of this Victorian poets' works, in a signed full calf Bumpus binding. -
1951-54 A Sleep of Prisoners & The Dark is Light EnoughLondon, New York and Toronto: 1951-54A smart collection of two first editions of Christopher Fry's celebrated plays, each complete with a Ronald Searle illustrated dust wrapper. -
1970 The Great Fur Opera: Annals of the Hudson's Bay Company 1670-1970Toronto & Montreal: 1970A humorous first edition of this satirical work illustrated by Ronald Searle, complete with a bright dust wrapper. -
1890 Poetical Works of Matthew ArnoldLondon: 1890A Bumpus bound collection of Matthew Arnold's sage poetry, illustrated with a frontispiece, in a morocco binding. -
1867 New PoemsLondon: 1867A beautifully kept scarce First Edition copy of New Poems by popular poet Arnold Matthew in the original publisher's green cloth binding. -
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c1901 MATTHEW ARNOLD Poetry POEMS Olive BooksLondon: c1901An attractively bound collection of poems by Matthew Arnold, a leading poetical figure of the nineteenth century. -
1956 The Investigator A Narrative in Dialogue First Edition R Ship Ronald SearleLondon: 1956A narrative story by Reuben Ship, with illustrations by Ronald Searle. -
1949 The Inconstant Moon Noel Langley Ronald Searle First Edition DustwrapperLondon: 1949The first edition of this novel by Noel Langely, illustrated by Ronald Searle. -
1907 Essays in Criticism First Series Matthew Arnold Prize BindingLondon: 1907The essays from the first series of Matthew Arnold's Essays in Criticism. -
1910 ESSAYS in Criticism Matthew ArnoldLondon : 1910A varied selection of once criticised Essay's and speeches by British poet and cultural critic Matthew Arnold. -
1902 POEMS Narrative Elegiac Lyric Matthew ARNOLDLondon: 1902A collection of Arnold's poetry, in a full calf binding. -
1906 Corydon Elegy in Memory of Matthew Arnold Reginald Fanshawe Scarce FirstLondon: 1906A copy of Fanshawe's elegy to Matthew Arnold. -
1952 The Diverting History of John Gilpin William Cowper Ronald Searle Ltd EdLondon : 1953An illustrated edition of William Cowper's poem The Diverting History of John Galpin. -
1952 The Diverting History of John Gilpin William Cowper Ronald Searle IllustratedLondon: 1952An illustrated edition of William Cowper's 'John Gilpin'