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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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1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960The first edition of Poet Laureate John Betjeman's autobiographical poetry collection. -
1891 Oeuvres Poetiques de Victor HugoParis: 1891A smartly bound collection of the poetical works of French Romantic author Victor Hugo, in the original French. -
1830 Hernani, ou l'Honneur CastillanParis: 1830The first edition of Victor Hugo's drama about a noble outlaw determined to seek revenge against Don Carlos, King of Spain. -
1859-1877 La Legende des SieclesParis: 1859-1877The first editions of the first two volumes of Victor Hugo's 'La Legende des Siecles', uniformly bound with the fifth edition of the two volume second series of this work. -
1937 Continual DewLondon: 1937The first edition of this anthology of early and nostalgic poetry by John Betjeman. -
1880-1883 Oeuvres Completes de Victor Hugo: Poesie - Volumes I-XIVParis : 1880-1883A pleasing set of fourteen volumes from the "Edition Definitive" of Victor Hugo's works, the first fourteen volumes, containing Hugo's poetry. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960A very smart first edition of this collection of personal and intimate poetry from Betjeman, illustrated throughout. -
1954 A Few Late ChrysanthemumsLondon: 1954A first edition copy of this poetical work from Poet Laureate John Betjeman. -
1869 L'Homme Qui RitParis: 1869The complete four volume first edition of Victor Hugo's 1869 historical novel, in full vellum bindings by Riviere. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960A first edition copy of John Betjeman's autobiography in blank verse, with the original dust wrapper. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960A first edition copy of John Betjeman's autobiography in blank verse, with the original dust wrapper. -
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1977 Continual Dew: A Little Book of Bourgeois Verse.London: 1977A signed facsimile edition of an early collection by Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman, illustrated throughout. -
1966-1982 3vol High and Low, A Nip in the Air, & Uncollected PoemsLondon: 1966-1982A very smart collection of first edition copies of John Betjeman's poetry, with original dust wrappers. -
1974 A Nip in the AirLondon: 1974A smart first edition of this collection of this captivating collection of poetry from John Betjeman. -
1958 John Betjeman's Collected PoemsLondon: 1958A very smart first edition of this collection of poetry from John Betjeman, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1954 Poems in the PorchLondon: 1954The first edition of this collection of poetry by John Betjeman with illustrations by John Piper. -
1981 Church PoemsLondon : 1981The first edition of this collection of poetry by John Betjeman in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960The first edition of Poet Laureate John Betjeman's autobiographical poetry collection. -
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1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960A very smart first edition of this collection of personal and intimate poetry from Betjeman, illustrated throughout. -
1966 High and LowLondon: 1966A first edition copy of this collection of poetry from the beloved Poet Laureate John Betjeman, in the original dust wrapper. -
1960 Summoned By BellsLondon: 1960The uncorrected proof copy of John Betjeman's touching series of personal autobiographical poems. -
1977 Continual Dew: A Little Book of Bourgeois Verse.London: 1977A wonderful facsimile edition of an early collection by Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman, illustrated throughout. -
1960 Summoned By BellsLondon: 1960The first edition of John Betjeman's blank verse autobiography in the original dust wrapper. -
1960 Summoned by the BellsLondon : 1960A first edition copy of this intimate poetry collection by John Betjeman. -
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1836 Notre-Dame de ParisParis: 1836The first illustrated edition of one of Victor Hugo's best known books, in the original French, inscribed by Hugo himself. -
1969 The Lurker at the ThresholdLondon: 1969A superb copy of a Lovecraft-Derleth horror novel, a gripping and thrilling tale that had originally been published by Arkham House. -
1866 3vols Toilers of the SeaLondon: 1866Victor Hugo's well-received adventure Toilers of the Sea, uncommon in this three-volume set. -
1925 Public School Verse: An Anthology Volume VLondon: 1925Lovely first edition of this public school anthology of verses containing John Betjeman's first published poem. -
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1977 Continual Dew a Little Book of Bourgeois VerseLondon: 1977A superb facsimile of an early poetry collection by John Betjeman, signed by the author. -
1977 Continual DewLondon: 1977A flawless copy of the facsimile edition of John Betjeman's illustrated poetical works, held in the original smart dust wrapper. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960First trade edition of John Betjeman's celebrated autobiographical poetry collection, adorned with drawings by Michael Tree. -
1995 John Betjeman LettersLondon: 1995A lovely first edition of this second part autobiographical work of Poet Laureate John Betjeman. -
c1880 Oeuvres de Victor HugoParis: c1880A collection of the works of Victor Hugo in the original French language, including his two magnum opuses, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' and 'Les Miserables'. -
1866 Les Travailleurs de la MerParis: 1866A Riviere vellum bound sixth and third edition of this fascinating novel on the Industrial Revolution by Victor Hugo, these editions being published in the same year as the first edition. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960The first edition of John Betjeman's autobiographical poetry collection, illustrated with engravings by Michael Tree.