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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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1954-1971 5Vol Collection of Works in Modern PoetryLondon: 1954-1971A pleasing five-volume collection of works in modern poetry, by Louis MacNeice, W. H. Auden, and Robert Powell, in the original cloth with the original dust wrappers. -
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. -
1822 Bracebridge Hall; Or, The HumoristsLondon: 1822A beautifully bound example of the first UK edition of Washington Irving's popular episodic novel set in an English manor, 'Bracebridge Hall'. -
1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher ColumbusLondon: 1828The first edition of Washington Irving's popular fictional account of the life of Christopher Columbus, bound in half calf. -
1882 The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.London: 1882A delightfully illustrated limited edition of Washington Irving's popular collection of short stories and essays, including "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". -
1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher ColumbusLondon: 1828Three volumes of the first edition of Washington Irving's popular fictionalised account of the life of Christopher Columbus, in the scarce publisher's original bindings. -
1914 Knickerbocker Papers, Being Rip Van Winkle & The Legend of Sleepy HollowLondon: 1914A scarce limited edition copy of the renowned Washington Irving's two most popular works, in the original dust wrapper. -
1824 Salmagundi: or, the Whim-Whams and Opinions of Launcelot LangstaffParis: 1824A Paris edition of Washington Irving's satirical periodical lampooning New York City. -
1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher ColumbusLondon: 1828The first edition of Washington Irving's popular fictional account of the life of Christopher Columbus, bound in half calf. -
1882 The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon Gent.London: 1882A delightfully illustrated limited edition of George Washington's popular collection of short stories and essays, including "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". -
1905 Rip Van WinkleLondon; New York: 1905Arthur Rackham's strikingly illustrated edition of this popular tale by Washington Irving. -
1972 Possible Tomorrows: Five StoriesLondon: 1972A smart first UK edition of this collection of short stories, edited by American science fiction writer Groff Conklin. -
1969 Auden's PoetryLondon: 1969A first edition of this critical study of the poetry of British-American writer W. H. Auden, a review copy. -
1899 Irving's Complete Works (Library Edition)Boston: 1899A scarce Library Edition of Washington Irving's works, from the library of Vermont's 59th governor, Redfield Proctor Jr. -
1930 PoemsLondon: 1930The first edition of W. H. Auden's first trade publication, following a 1928 privately printed collection with the same name. -
1947 The Age of AnxietyNew York: 1947A first edition of this long poem in six parts by British-American writer Wystan Hugh Auden. -
1940 Another TimeLondon : 1940A pleasing copy of W. H. Auden's shorter poems, complete with the very scarce unclipped dust wrapper. -
1895 Bracebridge HallLondon: 1895The third edition, third printing of this richly illustrated American novel by Washington Irving, half bound in morocco leather. -
1972 Epistle to a Godson & Other PoemsLondon: 1972The U.K. first edition, first impression of this wonderful anthology by the poet W. H. Auden, with the original dust wrapper. -
1969 City Without WallsLondon: 1969The first U.K. edition of this anthology of shorter poems and a translation of Bertolt Brecht's 'Mutter Courage' by W. H. Auden, with the original dust wrapper. -
1966 About the HouseLondon: 1966A lovely first edition, first impression of this collection of W. H. Auden's poetry, containing his first use of the haiku. -
1959 Collected Shorter Poems 1930-1944London: 1959A pleasing copy of this poetry collection from widely acclaimed British-American poet, Wystan Hugh Auden. -
1923 The Christmas Dinner: From "The Sketch Book"New York: 1923An early separate edition of this humorous sketch by Washington Irving, complete with the very scarce glassine wrap. -
1950 Collected Shorter Poems 1930-1944London: 1950The first edition of this pleasing collection from prolific and highly acclaimed British-American poet, Wystan Hugh Auden. -
1950 Collected Shorter Poems 1930-1944London: 1950The first edition of British-American W. H. Auden's first collection of shorter poems. -
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. -
1896 Bracebridge Hall: or, The HumouristsNew York: 1896A beautifully illustrated edition of Washington Irving's episodic novel, in the original decorative cloth bindings, and scarce protective cloth dust wrappers. -
1896 2vol Bracebridge Hall or The HumouristsNew York and London: 1896A very smart edition illustrated by Arthur Rackham of this episodic novel from American author Washington Irving. -
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'. -
1974 Thank You Fog: Last PoemsLondon: 1974The first edition of W. H. Auden's posthumous book of poetry, in the original dust wrapper. -
1845 Bracebridge Hall; or The HumouristsLondon: 1845A new edition of Washington Irving's episodic novel in half calf binding.