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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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    1. 1982 Foundation's Edge
      1982 Foundation's Edge
      London: 1982
      An exceptional example of the first UK edition of Isaac Asimov's fourth novel in the Foundation series, in the vibrant original dust wrapper.
      £45.00
      Stock Code: 985F19
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    2. 1976 The Foundation Trilogy: Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation
      1976 The Foundation Trilogy: Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation
      New York: 1976
      An impressive 1970s omnibus edition of Isaac Asimov's award-winning Foundation Trilogy, featuring 'Foundation', 'Foundation and Empire', and 'Second Foundation'.
      £190.00
      Stock Code: 984F44
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    3. 1951 Foundation
      1951 Foundation
      New York: 1951
      A 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.
      £1,295.00
      Stock Code: 982F30D
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    4. 1976 Authorised Murder
      1976 Authorised Murder
      London: 1976
      The 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.
      £350.00
      Stock Code: 981R15
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    5. 1866 The Pilgrim's Progress From This World to That Which Is To Come
      1866 The Pilgrim's Progress From This World to That Which Is To Come
      London: 1866
      A smartly bound new edition of Bunyan's Early Modern Christian allegory, with illustrations from Thomas Dalziel.
      £75.00
      Stock Code: 981T44
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    6. 1822 Bracebridge Hall; Or, The Humorists
      1822 Bracebridge Hall; Or, The Humorists
      London: 1822
      A beautifully bound example of the first UK edition of Washington Irving's popular episodic novel set in an English manor, 'Bracebridge Hall'.
      £270.00
      Stock Code: 980F43
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    7. 1899 The Pilgrim's Progress
      1899 The Pilgrim's Progress
      London: 1899
      A fantastic limited edition of John Bunyan's renowned Christian allegory, printed by the Essex House private press and bound in full vellum.
      £475.00
      Stock Code: 980Z7
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    8. 1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
      1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
      London: 1828
      The first edition of Washington Irving's popular fictional account of the life of Christopher Columbus, bound in half calf.
      £495.00
      Stock Code: 979Z8
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    9. 1882 The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.
      1882 The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.
      London: 1882
      A 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".
      £225.00
      Stock Code: 979F4
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    10. 1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
      1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
      London: 1828
      Three 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.
      £290.00
      Stock Code: 973F29
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    11. 1914 Knickerbocker Papers, Being Rip Van Winkle & The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
      1914 Knickerbocker Papers, Being Rip Van Winkle & The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
      London: 1914
      A scarce limited edition copy of the renowned Washington Irving's two most popular works, in the original dust wrapper.
      £65.00
      Stock Code: 971Z21
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    12. 1824 Salmagundi: or, the Whim-Whams and Opinions of Launcelot Langstaff
      1824 Salmagundi: or, the Whim-Whams and Opinions of Launcelot Langstaff
      Paris: 1824
      A Paris edition of Washington Irving's satirical periodical lampooning New York City.
      £195.00
      Stock Code: 969P35
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    13. 1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
      1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
      London: 1828
      The first edition of Washington Irving's popular fictional account of the life of Christopher Columbus, bound in half calf.
      £690.00
      Stock Code: 965Z7
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    14. 1805-7 The Works of That Eminent Servant of Christ, Mr. John Bunyan
      1805-7 The Works of That Eminent Servant of Christ, Mr. John Bunyan
      Rotherham: 1805-7
      A collection of works by the noted English writer and preacher, John Bunyan, including his popular Christian tale 'The Pilgrim's Progress', bound in full calf.
      £235.00
      Stock Code: 960Z25
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    15. 1928 Pilgrim's Progress & the Life & Death of Mr. Badman
      1928 Pilgrim's Progress & the Life & Death of Mr. Badman
      London: 1928
      A lovely Nonesuch Press edition of two of John Bunyan's religious allegories in one volume, with illustrations throughout. 
      £90.00
      Stock Code: 958H3
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    16. c1838 The Pilgrim's Progress
      c1838 The Pilgrim's Progress
      London: c1838
      A decoratively bound copy of John Bunyan's popular allegorical novel, complete with engraved plates.
      £190.00
      Stock Code: 953Y31
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    17. 1947 The Pilgrim's Progress
      1947 The Pilgrim's Progress
      London: 1947
      A smartly bound copy of this illustrated edition of Bunyan's Early Modern Christian allegory.
      £30.00
      Stock Code: 953T50
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    18. 1882 The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon Gent.
      1882 The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon Gent.
      London: 1882
      A 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".
      £125.00
      Stock Code: 948F22
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    19. 1905 Rip Van Winkle
      1905 Rip Van Winkle
      London; New York: 1905
      Arthur Rackham's strikingly illustrated edition of this popular tale by Washington Irving.
      £150.00
      Stock Code: 947P53
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    20. 1778 The Pilgrim's Progress
      1778 The Pilgrim's Progress
      London: 1778
      John Bunyan's important allegorical novel, a new edition with illustraitions.
      £750.00
      Stock Code: 945P13
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    21. 1972 Possible Tomorrows: Five Stories
      1972 Possible Tomorrows: Five Stories
      London: 1972
      A smart first UK edition of this collection of short stories, edited by American science fiction writer Groff Conklin.
      £120.00
      Stock Code: 939T65
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    22. 1870 The Pilgrim's Progress
      1870 The Pilgrim's Progress
      London: 1870
      A brightly illustrated edition of this Early Modern Christian allegory from John Bunyan, with a notice of the author.
      £90.00
      Stock Code: 937T52
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    23. 1899 Irving's Complete Works (Library Edition)
      1899 Irving's Complete Works (Library Edition)
      Boston: 1899
      A scarce Library Edition of Washington Irving's works, from the library of Vermont's 59th governor, Redfield Proctor Jr.
      £235.00
      Stock Code: 933Y37
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    24. 1900 The Pilgrim's Progress: From This World to That Which is to Come
      1900 The Pilgrim's Progress: From This World to That Which is to Come
      London: 1900
      An illustrated edition of this Early Modern Christian allegory from John Bunyan.
      £40.00
      Stock Code: 932T55
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    25. 1895 Bracebridge Hall
      1895 Bracebridge Hall
      London: 1895
      The third edition, third printing of this richly illustrated American novel by Washington Irving, half bound in morocco leather.
      £79.00
      Stock Code: 931E3
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    26. 1837 The Pilgrim's Progress
      1837 The Pilgrim's Progress
      Glasgow : 1837
      A smart copy of this important theological fiction, complete with notes, a memoir of John Bunyan and very scarce illustrations, including a folding plate.
      £145.00
      Stock Code: 926Y11
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    27. 1923 The Christmas Dinner: From "The Sketch Book"
      1923 The Christmas Dinner: From "The Sketch Book"
      New York: 1923
      An early separate edition of this humorous sketch by Washington Irving, complete with the very scarce glassine wrap.
      £45.00
      Stock Code: 924Q17
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    28. 1864-5 Krossgangan, ur essum heimi, til hins okomna : draumvitran / eptir John Bunyan ;
      1864-5 Krossgangan, ur essum heimi, til hins okomna : draumvitran / eptir John Bunyan ;
      Reykjavik : 1864-5
      A very scarce Icelandic translation of John Bunyan's important religious allegorical work, The Pilgrim's Progress.
      £75.00
      Stock Code: 919Q5
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    29. 1971 The Man in the Moone, and Other Lunar Fantasies
      1971 The Man in the Moone, and Other Lunar Fantasies
      London: 1971
      The first edition of Pizor and Comp's fascinating anthology of science fiction tales about lunar voyages, with an introduction from Isaac Asimov.
      £40.00
      Stock Code: 908F14
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    30. 1867 The Pilgrim's Progress From This World to that Which Has Come
      1867 The Pilgrim's Progress From This World to that Which Has Come
      London: 1867
      An illustrated new edition of Bunyan's important Christian allegory, in a decorative cloth binding.
      £145.00
      Stock Code: 905Z36
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    31. 1896 Bracebridge Hall: or, The Humourists
      1896 Bracebridge Hall: or, The Humourists
      New York: 1896
      A beautifully illustrated edition of Washington Irving's episodic novel, in the original decorative cloth bindings, and scarce protective cloth dust wrappers.
      £250.00
      Stock Code: 898F52
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    32. 1896 2vol Bracebridge Hall or The Humourists
      1896 2vol Bracebridge Hall or The Humourists
      New York and London: 1896
      A very smart edition illustrated by Arthur Rackham of this episodic novel from American author Washington Irving.
      £170.00
      Stock Code: 898T71
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    33. 1988 Far as Human Eye Could See
      1988 Far as Human Eye Could See
      London: 1988
      The first UK edition of this collection of essays about science fiction, from iconic science fiction novelist Isaac Asimov.
      £50.00
      Stock Code: 898F46
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    34. 1830 The Pilgrim's Progress
      1830 The Pilgrim's Progress
      London: 1830
      The first edition thus of this work, being the first edition of Bunyan's magnum opus to feature Robert Southey's biography of the author.
      £340.00
      Stock Code: 897F12
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    35. 1970 The Santaroga Barrier
      1970 The Santaroga Barrier
      London: 1970
      The first U.K. edition of this alternative society science fiction novel by Frank Herbert.
      £45.00
      Stock Code: 891P61
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    36. 1966 Fantastic Voyage
      1966 Fantastic Voyage
      London: 1966
      The first UK edition of Isaac Asimov's novelisation of the 1966 science fiction adventure film 'Fantastic Voyage'.
      £240.00
      Stock Code: 891F8
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