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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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1982 Foundation's EdgeLondon: 1982An exceptional example of the first UK edition of Isaac Asimov's fourth novel in the Foundation series, in the vibrant original dust wrapper. -
1976 The Foundation Trilogy: Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second FoundationNew York: 1976An impressive 1970s omnibus edition of Isaac Asimov's award-winning Foundation Trilogy, featuring 'Foundation', 'Foundation and Empire', and 'Second Foundation'. -
1951 FoundationNew York: 1951A wonderful example of the first edition, second issue of Isaac Asimov's first novel in the Foundation Series, following the early years of the Foundation. In the original dust wrapper. -
1976 Authorised MurderLondon: 1976The UK first edition, first impression of one of Isaac Asimov's crime novels, in the publisher's original red cloth binding in its bright, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1931-34 The Refugees & Rodney StoneLondon: 1931-34A beautiful, Riviere-bound pair of novels from Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle, the uniform edition in a prize binding for Grosvenor School. -
1908 Round the Fire StoriesLondon: 1908The first edition of this anthology of short stories from the renowned author of the 'Sherlock' stories, Arthur Conan Doyle -
1908-The Strand Magazine Issues 207-215London: 1908A brilliant collection of original issues of the famous ‘Strand Magazine’, including notable issues which feature the first publications of Winston Churchill’s ‘My African Journey’ and fantastic first appearances of several ‘Sherlock Holmes’ stories. -
1894 The Memoirs of Sherlock HolmesLondon: 1894The first edition of this iconic collection of Sherlock Holmes tales, illustrated by Sidney Paget, and including the classic tale 'The Final Problem'. -
1958 Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Audio BookSt. Joseph, Michigan : 1958A complete copy of this very scarce, 1950’s audiobook of four Sherlock Holmes stories read by Basil Rathbone and held on five records. -
1972 Possible Tomorrows: Five StoriesLondon: 1972A smart first UK edition of this collection of short stories, edited by American science fiction writer Groff Conklin. -
1894 The Memoirs of Sherlock HolmesLondon: 1894The first edition, first impression of Arthur Conan Doyle's second collection of short stories to showcase the detective prowess of Sherlock Holmes, with the striking illustrations by Sidney Paget. -
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1987 A Century of Scarlet: A Centenary CatalogueCambridge: 1987A signed and vanishingly scarce bibliographical work about Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, celebrating the centenary of 'A Study in Scarlet', with newly commissioned illustrations. -
1977 The Valley of FearNew York: 1977A smart review copy of this Sherlock Holmes novel from British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. -
1898 The Cosmopolitan (December 1898)New York: 1898A profusely illustrated copy of The Cosmopolitan monthly magazine, containing short stories by the likes of Arthur Conan Doyle, Stephen Crane and Alice Nielson. -
1983 A Study in Scarlet: A Sherlock Holmes Murder DossierNew York: 1983The first US edition of this intriguing crime dossier surrounding Arthur Conan Doyle's spectacular Sherlock Holmes case, 'A Study in Scarlet'. -
1905 The Memoirs of Sherlock HolmesLondon: 1905Arthur Conan Doyle's second collection of Sherlock Holmes stories, an illustrated leather bound volume with includes the gripping tale 'The Final Problem'. -
1917 His Last BowLondon: 1917A first edition copy of this popular Sherlock Holmes short story anthology by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. -
1903 Adventures of GerardLondon: 1903The first edition of this illustrated collection of adventure stories set during the Napoleonic Wars by Arthur Conan Doyle. -
1971 The Man in the Moone, and Other Lunar FantasiesLondon: 1971The first edition of Pizor and Comp's fascinating anthology of science fiction tales about lunar voyages, with an introduction from Isaac Asimov. -
1988 Far as Human Eye Could SeeLondon: 1988The first UK edition of this collection of essays about science fiction, from iconic science fiction novelist Isaac Asimov. -
1970 The Santaroga BarrierLondon: 1970The first U.K. edition of this alternative society science fiction novel by Frank Herbert. -
1966 Fantastic VoyageLondon: 1966The first UK edition of Isaac Asimov's novelisation of the 1966 science fiction adventure film 'Fantastic Voyage'. -
1907 The Croxley MasterNew York: 1907A first edition of this charming boxing novella by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, with a colour frontispiece. -
1902 The Stark Munro LettersLondon: 1902A new impression of Arthur Conan Doyle's epistolary novel. -
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1938 The New Revelation and The Vital MessageLondon: 1938A reprint of a special edition of these two essays by Arthur Conan Doyle. -
1911 The Last GalleyLondon: 1911A smart first edition of this collection of short stories, by noted detective fiction author, Arthur Conan Doyle. -
1911 The Last GalleyLondon: 1911A rebound first edition copy of this brilliant short story collection by the renowned author Arthur Conan Doyle. -
1974 A Study in ScarletLondon: 1974A bright copy of Arthur Conan Doyle's famous first Sherlock Holmes novel, first thus with an introduction by Hugh Greene. -
1971-1999 7vols Works from the Foundation Series by Isaac Asimov and Greg BearLondon: 1971-1999Six volumes from Asimov's most famous work The Foundation Series, with an additional work developing the series by Greg Bear. -
1948 Astounding Science FictionNew York: 1948A nice collection of six consecutive issues of 'Astounding Science Fiction' from 1948, January to June, complete with the original colourful wraps for the February to June issues. -
1899 The Exploits of Brigadier GerardLondon: 1899An early edition of this collection of stories about the Brigadier Gerard, originally published in 'The Strand Magazine'. By Arthur Conan Doyle. -
1894 The ParasiteLondon: 1894A very scarce first edition copy of Arthur Conan Doyle's novelette, in its original paper wraps. -
1927 The Tragedy of KoroskoLondon: 1927A popular adventure novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, set across Egypt as a group of tourists travel there. -
1915 Uncle Bernac a Memory of the EmpireLondon: 1915An illustrated edition of this historical murder mystery novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, set in the Napoleonic era. -
1918 Rodney StoneLondon: 1918A popular Gothic novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, an exciting novel that centres around boxing. Illustrated with plates.