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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'. -
1890-1918 Six Works from H. Rider HaggardLondon: 1890-1918A wonderful collection of late 19th and early 20th century works from H. Rider Haggard, the novelist known for his thrilling tales set in exotic locations. -
1887 She, A History of AdventureLondon: 1887The first edition, first issue of H. Rider Haggard's enduringly popular adventure romance, a novel credited with a lasting impact on the fantasy genre. -
1887-1899 Seven H. Rider Haggard NovelsLondon: 1887-1899A wonderful collection of the first editions of seven thrilling adventure novels by H. Rider Haggard, including tales of revenge, monsters, and treasure. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1910 Queen Sheba's RingLondon: 1910An exceptionally lovely copy of the first edition of this classic H. Rider Haggard adventure novel. -
1892 Nada the LilyLondon: 1892The first edition of H. Rider Haggard's thrilling late nineteenth century work, unusual for a Victorian novel in that its entire cast of characters is South African and black. -
1919 When the World ShookLondon: 1919The first edition of H. Rider Haggard's thrilling early twentieth century lost world novel, set on the fictional south sea island of Orofena. -
1916 The Ivory ChildLondon: 1916The first edition of the eighth Allan Quatermain novel from H. Rider Haggard, a work that purportedly includes the earliest example of the idea of the elephant graveyard being used in fiction. -
1888 Maiwa's RevengeLondon: 1888The first edition of this popular Allan Quatermain novel by H. Rider Haggard, one of his earliest novels to feature the iconic character. -
1887-1918 3Vols Allan Quatermain, Jess, and Love EternalLondon: 1887-1918A collection of three fantastic adventure and romance novels from the renowned Victorian writer, H. Rider Haggard, with two volumes being first editions. -
1889 Cleopatra: Being an Account of the Fall and Vengeance of Harmachis, The Royal Egyptian, as Set Forth by His Own HandLondon: 1889The first edition, second issue of this exciting adventure novel from the pioneering Victorian author, H. Rider Haggard. -
1911 Red EveLondon: [1911]The first edition of this historical fiction novel from the pioneering adventure writer, H. Rider Haggard. -
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. -
1905 Ayesha: The Return of SheLondon: 1905The first edition of this illustrated gothic fantasy novel from the popular Victorian author H. Rider Haggard. -
1927 Allan and the Ice GodsLondon: 1927The first edition of H. Rider Haggard's thrilling posthumously published Allan Quatermain novel, based on an idea given to the author by Rudyard Kipling. -
1926 Treasure of the LakeGarden City, New York: 1926The scarce first US edition of Haggard's posthumously published novel. This preceded the first UK edition, and is one of only 5,000 copies printed. -
1920 The Ancient AllanLondon: 1920The first edition of this thrilling adventure novel by H. Rider Haggard, featuring his iconic hero, Allan Quatermain. -
1912 MarieLondon: 1912The first edition of this illustrated romance novel from the renowned Victorian adventure writer, H. Rider Haggard, featuring the popular character Allan Quartermain. -
1915 The Holy FlowerLondon: 1915A bright example of the first edition of this thrilling Allan Quatermain novel by H. Rider Haggard, illustrated throughout. -
1920 Smith and the Pharaohs and Other TalesBristol: 1920The first edition of this collection of short stories from the renowned Victorian adventure writer, H. Rider Haggard. -
1906 Benita: An African RomanceLondon: 1906An early edition of this illustrated adventure novel set in Africa from prolific Victorian author H. Rider Haggard. -
1903 Pearl-Maiden: A Tale of the Fall of JerusalemLondon: 1903A smart first edition of this illustrated novel from popular Victorian writer, H. Rider Haggard. -
1892 Nada the LilyLondon: 1892The first edition, first issue of this exciting illustrated historical novel by the popular H. Rider Haggard. -
1889 CleopatraLondon: 1889The first edition, first issue of one of H. Rider Haggard's popular and thrilling adventure novels, set in Ancient Egypt. -
1893 Montezuma's DaughterLondon: 1893The first edition, first issue of Haggard's gripping adventure novel, an interesting work with commentary on the colonisation of South Africa, with illustrations throughout. -
1972 Possible Tomorrows: Five StoriesLondon: 1972A smart first UK edition of this collection of short stories, edited by American science fiction writer Groff Conklin. -
1896 George Cruikshank's OmnibusLondon: [1896]George Cruikshank's illustrated omnibus, an entertaining work created by Cruikshank entirely under his own control, with no restrictions from an editor. -
1884 An Essay on the Genius of George CruikshankLondon: 1884The first edition edition in book form of Thackeray's essay on the talents of famed illustrator George Cruikshank, taken from the pages of the Westminster Review. -
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1820-1834 A Sammelband of Fifteen Miscellaneous Political TractsLondon; Edinburgh: 1820-1834A sammeland of fifteen satirical pamphlets and political tracts about early nineteenth century Great Britain, including a signed pamphlet on the corn laws by James Macara. -
1869 The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron MunchausenLondon: 1869An illustrated edition of this entertaining novel by Rudolph Erich Raspe, illustrated throughout with plates by George Cruikshank.
