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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. -
1914 The Man Upstairs and Other StoriesLondon: 1914The scarce first edition of P. G. Wodehouse's early collection of short stories, a miscellaneous collection of tales about love and romance. -
1909 Love Among the ChickensLondon: 1909The first US edition of P. G. Wodehouse's humorous novel about two friends attempting to run a chicken ranch, illustrated by Armand Both. -
1935 The Luck of the BodkinsLondon: 1935A bright first edition of P. G. Wodehouse's entertaining and humorous novel following the love life of a young man named Monty Bodkin. -
1921 Indiscretions of ArchieLondon: 1921A wonderful first edition of this New York City set humorous tale from P.G. Wodehouse, following a young man's attempts to impress his father-in-law. -
1924 Bill the ConquerorLondon: 1924A variant cloth first edition of this comical novel by P. G. Wodehouse. -
1929-38 Four P. G. Wodehouse WorksLondon; Leipzig: 1929-38A uniformly bound set of four novels and short story collections by P. G. Wodehouse. -
1911 The Poems of William WordsworthLondon: 1911A beautifully bound edition of the collected poems of William Wordsworth, in half morocco from Hatchards of Piccadilly. -
1924 Georgian Stories 1924London: 1924The vanishingly scarce first edition of this anthology of short stories, in the original 1920s dust wrapper. -
1960 Jeeves in the OffingLondon: 1960The first edition of the eighth Jeeves novel, an entertaining comedy by P. G. Wodehouse. -
1933 Mulliner NightsLondon: 1933The first edition of this collection of short stories by the renowned P. G. Wodehouse, with the scarce dust wrapper adhered to the endpapers. -
1904 William Tell Told AgainLondon: 1904The first edition of this early title by P. G. Wodehouse, comprised of a poetical retelling of the legend of William Tell, complete with fifteen colourful illustrations from Philip Dadd. -
1969 Auden's PoetryLondon: 1969A first edition of this critical study of the poetry of British-American writer W. H. Auden, a review copy. -
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. -
1933-4 Something Fresh & Uneasy MoneyLondon: 1933-4A collection of two entertaining novels written by P. G. Wodehouse, each in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1935-1952 A Collection of Five Novels by P. G. WodehouseLondon: c1935-1952A collection of five, well presented novels written by P. G. Wodehouse, each an early impression of the work. -
1952-1959 Pigs Have Wings; Barmy in Wonderland; A Few Quick OnesLondon: 1952-1959The first editions of three humorous 1950s P.G. Wodehouse works, 'Pigs Have Wings', 'Barmy in Wonderland', and 'A Few Quick Ones'. -
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. -
c1938 Meet Mr. MullinerLondon: c1938An early impression of this collection of short stories introducing colourful pub raconteur, Mr. Mulliner, written by P. G. Wodehouse. -
c1939 Money for NothingLondon: c1939An early impression of P. G. Wodehouse's humorous novel set at Rudge Hall, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1940 Summer LightningLondon: c1940An early impression of the third full-length novel from P. G. Wodehouse's saga set at Blandings Castle, with the original dust wrapper. -
1950 Psmith in the City; Psmith JournalistLondon: 1950Smart examples of two of P. G. Wodehouse's humorous novels, both featuring the author's recurring character Rupert Psmith. -
c1938 The Heart of a GoofLondon: c1938An early impression of P. G. Wodehouse's collection of nine short stories on the subject of golf, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1940 If I Were YouLondon: c1940An early impression of this entertaining novel surrounding the romantic troubles of Tony, Earl of Droitwich, written by P. G. Wodehouse, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1947 Full MoonNew York: 1947A bright first US edition of this farcical novel from P. G. Wodehouse, set at Blandings Castle. -
c1935 Very Good, JeevesLondon: c1935An early impression of this humorous collection of short stories written by P. G. Wodehouse, all featuring the dynamic duo Jeeves and Wooster. -
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. -
1950 Enter PsmithLondon: 1950A fine copy of this tale of Psmith and Mike, beginning with the two meeting at school and becoming fast friends. -
1935 Mulliner OmnibusLondon: 1935An omnibus of thirty-two 'Mr Mulliner' stories by P. G. Wodehouse, the first edition of this collection. -
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. -
1932 Love Among the ChickensLondon: [1932]An uncommon printing of this entertaining Ukridge novel by P. G. Wodehouse.