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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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1952-1965 2vol Giovanni Boccacio: La Letturara Italiana Storia E Testi, Volumes 8 and 9Milan: 1952-1965Two smart volumes concerning the works of Italian literary giant Giovanni Boccacio, from Riccardo Ricciardi's La Letturatura Italiana Storia E Testi series. -
1986 Going SoloLondon: 1986A very scarce uncorrected proof copy of Roald Dahl's second autobiography, detailing his exploits as a World War II pilot. -
1991-1993 The Vicar of Nibbleswicke & My YearLondon: 1991-1993A delightful pair of first edition Roald Dahl books, including his autobiography 'My Year', and children's story 'The Vicar of Nibbleswicke'. -
1979 My Uncle OswaldLondon: 1979A very smart first edition of this salacious Uncle Oswald comedy from Roald Dahl. -
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1981 Winter's Crimes 13London: 1981The first edition of this anthology of short crime stories, by a total of eleven authors. This copy is double signed by Colin Dexter. -
1906 The Decameron of Giovanni BoccaccioLondon: 1906Louis Chalon's beautifully illustrated edition of Giovanni Boccaccio's magnum opus. -
1979 Service of all the DeadLondon: 1979A first edition copy of Colin Dexter's fourth Inspector Morse novel, a brilliant murder mystery. -
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1994 The Daughters of CainLondon: 1994A lovely signed first edition of Colin Dexter's eleventh Inspector Morse crime novel. -
1983 The Riddle of the Third MileLondon: 1983An excellent first edition of Colin Dexter's sixth novel in his Inspector Morse crime series. -
1984 Boy: Tales of ChildhoodLondon: 1984A very smart first edition of Roald Dahl's bestselling autobiography, with the original dust wrapper. -
1802 Il Decamerone di M. Giovanni BoccaccioLondra: 1802An Italian edition of the important work of Boccaccio, including a life of the author. -
1993 My YearLondon: 1993The first edition of this work, expanding the diary Dahl wrote in the final year of his life. Illustrated with watercolours by Quentin Blake. -
1991 Memories with Food at Gipsy HouseLondon: 1991A fine example of the first edition of this collection of anecdotes and recipes authored by Roald Dahl, and his wife Felicity. -
1924 2vol DecameronBerlin: 1924An illustrated two volume set of this important collection of short stories from Boccaccio, translated into the German language. -
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1929 Amorous FiammettaLondon: 1929A signed presentation copy of this beautifully illustrated edition of Boccaccio's novel, signed by both the editor and publisher. -
1992 -1999 4 Volumes Inspector MorseLondon: 1992-1999First editions of the final four novels in Colin Dexter's Inspector Morse series. Found in their unclipped dust wrappers. -
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1946 Over to YouLondon: 1946A signed first UK edition of Roald Dahl's first published book for adult readers, a collection of ten short stories, including 'Beware the Dog'. -
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1991-99 Four Signed Inspector Morse NovelsLondon: 1991-99A lovely set of four popular Inspector Morse novels, all signed copies in the original dust wrappers. -
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1983 The Riddle of the Third MileLondon: 1983A striking signed first edition copy of the sixth Inspector Morse novel, an exciting murder mystery. -
1904 The Early Lives of DanteLondon: 1904The Life of Dante as narrated by Giovanni Boccaccio, translated by Philip H. Wicksteed for this beautiful 'King's Classics' edition. -
1946 Over to YouLondon: 1946A first UK impression of this collection of ten short stories by Roald Dahl, in the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1779 Contes de J. BocaceLondres [Paris]: 1779A complete ten volume set of the works of Giovanni Boccaccio, the French edition. -
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1982 The BFGLondon: 1982A superb first edition copy of Roald Dahl's popular 'The BFG', here signed by both Dahl and the illustrator, Quentin Blake, rare to find in such a lovely condition. -
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1975 Danny the Champion of the WorldLondon: 1975A superb first edition copy of this popular whimsical Roald Dahl novel, signed by Dahl with his signature tipped-in to the title page, rare to find in such a lovely condition. -
1904 The Early Lives of DanteLondon: 1904Philip H. Wicksteed's scarce translation of Boccaccio's 'Life of Dante', this volume focusing on the early life of the monumental Italian poet. -
1967 James and the Giant PeachLondon: 1967A lovely copy of the first U.K. edition, first impression, of Roald Dahl's beloved macabre and magical children's novel, with the original illustrations by Michel Simeon. -
1991 The Jewel That Was OursLondon: 1991An excellent first edition copy of this detective novel by popular author Colin Dexter, ninth in the Inspector Morse series. -
1992 The Way Through the WoodsLondon: 1992A fine, first edition, first printing of this Inspector Morse novel from Colin Dexter. -
1996 Death Is Now My NeighbourLondon: 1996The first edition of this novel from the popular 'Inspector Morse' series by Colin Dexter. A fine copy. -
1986 Colin Dexter The Secret of Annexe 3London: 1986A fine, first edition copy of this detective fiction novel from the popular 'Inspector Morse' series by Colin Dexter. -
1979 Service of All The DeadLondon: 1979A fine, first edition of this crime novel by Colin Dexter. From his popular 'Inspector Morse' series. -
1993 Morse's Greatest Mystery and Other StoriesLondon: 1993A fine, first edition of this collection of Inspector Morse stories by Colin Dexter. -
1983 The Riddle of the Third MileLondon: 1983A fine example of this early Inspector Morse novel. The first edition of this important crime fiction novel. -
1988 MatildaLondon: 1988A fine, first edition copy of Roald Dahl's famous children's novel 'Matilda'. -
1996 Death Is Now My NeighbourLondon: 1996The first edition of this novel from the popular 'Inspector Morse' series by Colin Dexter. A fine copy. -
2005 Jeff Lindsay Dearly Devoted Dexter First UK EditionLondon: 2005The first UK edition of this crime thriller by Jeff Lindsay, on which the hit TV series 'Dexter' was based.