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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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1967-1971 7vol Set of Bronte Sisters Works Folio SocietyLondon: 1967-1971A lovely 7 volume set of Folio publications by the Bronte sisters, all in original grey slipcases. -
1842 2 Vols Italy, A Poem and PoemsLondon: 1842A handsomely bound two-volume set of Samuel Rogers’s poetry collections, Italy and Poems, richly illustrated throughout. -
1986 The Old DevilsLondon: 1986A lovely first edition, first impression copy of Kingsley Amis' Booker Prize winning novel The Old Devils. -
1889-1900 5vol The Life and Works of Charlotte Bronte and Her SistersLondon: 1899-1900A collection of five volumes of the Haworth edition of this series of works from the celebrated Bronte sisters. -
1905 2vol Shirley & VilletteLondon: 1905Two uniformly bound volumes of these novels from English writer and eldest of the three Bronte sisters, Charlotte Bronte. -
c1910 Jane Eyre, An AutobiographyLondon: c1910A very scarce early twentieth century edition of Charlotte Bronte's celebrated novel, a work that through its intimate first person narrative caused Bronte to be termed the 'first historian of the private consciousness'. -
1947 Novels by the Bronte SistersLondon: 1947A collection of three novels from the celebrated Bronte sisters, comprised of 'Jane Eyre', 'Wuthering Heights' and 'Agnes Grey', bound in half calf by Bayntun. -
1860 The ProfessorLondon: 1860An early edition of the first novel written by Charlotte Bronte, alongside a selection of poetry from all three Bronte sisters. -
1986 The Old DevilsLondon: 1986An excellent first edition, first impression of this Booker Prize winning novel by Kingsley Amis. -
1960 Take a Girl Like YouLondon: 1960The first edition of this popular early novel by Kingsley Amis. -
1958 I Like It HereLondon: 1958A fine first edition copy of this early novel by Kingsley Amis, a semi-autobiographical work set in Portugal. -
1960 Take a Girl Like YouLondon: 1960A smart first edition of this comic novel by Kingsley Amis, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1963 One Fat EnglishmanLondon: 1963A very smart first edition of this satirical comedy from Kingsley Amis, with the original price-clipped dust wrapper. -
1984-2007 10 vols Works of Kingsley AmisLondon; New York: 1984-2007Ten volumes of work by and on Kingsley Amis, being a mixture of novels and memoirs of his life. -
1925 The Twelve Adventurers and Other StoriesLondon: 1925An excellent copy of this limited edition, first edition collection of short stories credited to Charlotte Bronte. -
1986 The Old DevilsLondon, Melbourne, Auckland, Johannesburg: 1986The first edition of Kingsley Amis's novel in the original dust wrapper. -
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1988 Difficulties With GirlsLondon, Melbourne, Auckland, Johannesburg: 1988The first edition of one of Kingsley Amis's many novels, signed by the author. -
1830 Italy, a PoemLondon: 1830The beautiful first illustrated edition of Samuel Rogers' best known Romantic poem, also his longest work, about his travels in Italy. -
1968 Miscellaneous Paperback Science FictionLondon: 1968-2005Colourful paperback editions of this assorted group of books concerned with science fiction by a variety of authors including C S Lewis and Amis Kingsley. -
1849 ShirleyLeipzig: 1849Published in the same year as the true first edition, this is the very scarce first Tauchnitz edition of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel. -
1924 The Novels of the Sisters BrontëEdinburgh: 1924A beautiful twelve volume set of the Brontë sisters classic novels. -
1986 The Old DevilsLondon : 1986A lovely first edition, first impression copy of Kingsley Amis' Booker Prize winning novel The Old Devils. -
1814 PoemsLondon: 1814An illustrated early edition of poetry by celebrated English poet Samuel Rogers, bound in full straight-grain morocco with gilt detailing. -
1836 Italy, a Poem.London: 1836A beautifully illustrated copy of Rogers' vivid poem about Italy, a lovely work. -
1991 We Are All GuiltyLondon: 1991A well presented first edition copy of Kingsley Amis' first young adult novel, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1924 Novels of the Sisters BronteEdinburgh: 1924A complete collection of the Thornton edition of the novels by the sisters Bronte, in the publisher's uniform full cloth bindings. -
1965 The James Bond DossierLondon: 1965A lovely first edition copy of Kingsley Amis's critical study of 007. -
1968 Colonel SunNew York: 1968A very smart, first U.S edition of Kingsley Amis' celebrated James Bond continuation. Written under the pseudonym, 'Robert Markham'. -
1969 The Green ManLondon: 1969The first edition of Kingsley Amis' first and only foray into supernatural writing. A lovely copy of this work. -
1819 Human Life a PoemLondon: 1819The first edition of Samuel Roger's Romantic and reflective poem. -
1844 Italy a PoemLondon: 1844An illustrated edition of Samuel Rogers' best known and longest work 'Italy', a beautiful poem about his travels. -
1834 PoemsLondon: 1834A finely bound copy of Samuel Roger's poetry. Beautifully illustrated, with drawings based on engravings by Turner and Stothard. -
1834 PoemsLondon: 1834The first edition of this collection of poetry by the Romantic nineteenth century poet Samuel Rogers, engraved throughout by Turner and Stothard. -
1842 2vol Italy and Poems by Samuel Rogers Leighton Brewer BindingLondon: 1842Two nicely bound poetry collections by the popular writer, Samuel Rogers. -
1801 Pleasures of Memory Poems Samuel Rogers Stothard IllustratedLondon: 1801A nicely illustrated copy of Samuel Roger's popular poetry, including 'The Pleasures of Memory', illustrated by Thomas Stothard. -
1820 Poems by Samuel Rogers A New Edition Quarter Calf ScarceLondon: 1820A new edition, quarter calf bound collection of poetical works by the noted writer Samuel Rogers.