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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'. -
1840-1841 Master Humphrey's ClockLondon: 1840-1841Charmingly illustrated throughout by George Cattermole and Phiz, present here are the first two volumes of the first edition in book form of Dickens's 'Master Humphrey's Clock'. -
1822 Life in Paris; Comprising the Rambles, Sprees, and Amours of Dick WildfireLondon: 1822An exceptional example of the first edition of David Carey's satirical portrait of Paris, with hand coloured plates by David Cruikshank, and in a signed calf binding by Hatchards. -
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. -
1865 Our Mutual FriendLondon: 1865The first edition, first impression in book form of Charles Dickens' final novel, complete with Marcus Stone's illustrations. -
1857 Little DorritLondon: 1857A smart morocco-bound first edition of Charles Dickens' 'Little Dorrit', bound here into two volumes. -
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. -
1910 The Charles Dickens LibraryLondon: 1910A smart, complete illustrated edition of Charles Dickens' works, with original drawing throughout by Harry Furniss. -
1867 Dombey and SonLondon: 1867A charming copy of one of the most popular novels of Charles Dickens, in a handsome half morocco binding by Mudie. -
1851 The Loving Ballad of Lord BatemanLondon: 1851The third edition of this charming ballad collaboration between Charles Dickens and George Cruikshank, complete with the latter's amusing cartoons. -
1869 Sketches of Young Couples, Young Ladies, Young GentlemenLondon: 1869The first collected edition of Sketches of Young Ladies, Young Gentlemen, and Young Couples (1869), humorously depicting Victorian society with 16 plates by Phiz, with contributions attributed to Charles Dickens. -
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[1887-8] The Works of Charles DickensLondon: [1887-8]A beautifully bound collection of Charles Dicken's works, all adorned with illustrations, and bound in half calf with decorative gilt spines. -
1910 The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick ClubLondon: 1910A lovely example of the first Cecil Aldin illustrated edition of Charles Dickens' acclaimed first novel, with Aldin's fantastic coloured plates throughout. -
1904 The Cricket on the Hearth: A Fairy Tale of HomeLondon: 1904An illustrated miniature India Paper edition of Charles Dickens' third Christmas book. -
1840 The Tower of LondonLondon: 1840The first edition of this historical romance novel following the tragic life of Lady Jane Grey, complete with the original plates by Cruikshank. -
1845-1848 The Chimes; The Cricket on the Hearth; The Battle of Life; The Haunted Man and the Ghost's BargainLondon: 1845-1848A charming collection of the illustrated first editions of four of Charles Dickens's Christmas books, all in the publisher's original cloth bindings. -
1843-1846 A Christmas Carol in Prose; The Chimes; The Cricket on the HearthLeipzig: 1843-1846An attractive example of Bernhard Tauchnitz's Copyright Edition of three of Charles Dickens's celebrated Christmas books: A Christmas Carol, The Chimes, and The Cricket on the Hearth. -
1843-1848 Charles Dickens's Christmas BooksLondon: 1843-1848A complete set of first editions of Charles Dickens's five Christmas books, including the first edition of 'A Christmas Carol'. Housed in a chemise and quarter morocco slip case. -
1846 The Cricket on the HearthLondon: 1846The first edition, second issue, of this popular Christmas story by Charles Dickens, a charming festive tale. -
1863 Dombey and SonLondon: 1863One of the most popular novels of Charles Dickens, complete with a frontispiece. -
1868 American Notes, and Reprinted PiecesLondon: 1868A charmingly illustrated example of Charles Dickens's travelogue detailing his 1840s travels in North America. -
1839 The Life and Adventures of Nicholas NicklebyLondon: 1839An early issue of the first edition in book form of Charles Dickens's classic novel, illustrated throughout with plates from Phiz. -
1867-1868 The Works of Charles DickensLondon: 1867-1868A handsomely bound fourteen volume set of the works of the most important novelist of the Victorian era, illustrated throughout and in half calf bindings. -
1905 The Complete Works of Adelaide A. ProcterLondon: 1905A beautifully bound example of the poetry of Adelaide A. Procter, one of the most popular female poets of the Victorian period. -
1819-20 The Queen's Matrimonial Ladder; The Political House that Jack Built; A Parody on the PoliticalLondon: 1819-1820Two very scarce political parodies by William Hone, illustrated by George Cruikshank, present alongside a very scarce response to Hone's satire on the Peterloo Massacre. -
1840-41 Master Humphrey's ClockLondon: 1840-41Finely bound first edition copy of Charles Dickens' popular weekly periodical, illustrated throughout. -
c1900 The Works of Charles Dickens (The Charles Dickens Autograph Edition)London: c1900A leather-bound illustrated set of the works of notorious English writer Charles Dickens. -
c1910 The Works of Charles DickensLondon: c1910A charming set of Charles Dicken's works, with classic illustrations throughout by Cruikshank, 'Phiz' and others. -
1844 The Life and Adventures of Martin ChuzzlewitLondon: 1844A first edition, first issue, of this classic Charles Dickens novel, illustrated in Phiz's distinctive style. -
1892 Roxburgh Editions of the Works of Charles DickensBoston: 1892A very scarce limited 'Roxburgh Edition' set of the works of renowned Victorian novelist, Charles Dickens, with illustrations. -
1848 Dombey and SonLondon: 1848The first edition of one of the popular novels of Charles Dickens, illustrated by Phiz, including the first published example of a dark plate. -
1839 The Life and Adventures of Nicholas NicklebyLondon: 1839The first edition, first impression, of Charles Dickens' influential 'Nicholas Nickleby', illustrated with beautiful plates by Phiz. -
1857 Little DorritLondon: 1857The first impression of Charles Dickens' novel following Amy Dorrit, illustrated by Phiz. -
1857 Little DorritLondon: 1857The first edition, first impression of Charles Dickens' renowned novel set in his classic dreary setting, illustrated by Phiz with all plates present. -
1894 Christmas Stories From 'Household Words' and 'All The Year Round' and Other StoriesLondon: 1894An illustrated anthology of Charles Dickens' festive Christmas stories, originally published in his popular periodicals.