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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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1926-1927 The Complete Writings of Robert BurnsBoston and New York: 1926-1927A very scarce limited edition large paper set of the works of Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns, illustrated throughout in colour and in a half crushed morocco signed binding. -
1997 The Journals of Susanna MoodieLondon: 1997Margaret Atwood's collection of poems written from the perspective of Susanna Moodie, in the original slipcase and beautifully illustrated by Charles Pachter, -
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2005 The Myths: A Short History of Myth, The Penelopiad, WeightLondon: 2005A wonderful, signed, Limited Edition set of three retellings of classical myth by Margaret Atwood, Jeanette Winterson and Karen Armstrong. With an original essay on myths by Philip Pullman. -
1986 The Handmaid's TaleLondon: 1986A superb example of the first UK edition of Margaret Atwood's award-winning novel 'The Handmaid's Tale', a modern classic set in a theocratic regime where women's rights have been revoked. -
1958 The Big City, or, The New MayhewLondon: 1958A lovely first edition of of Alex Atkinson and Ronald Searle's satirical work on the poor of London, with Searle's illustrations and the original dust wrapper. -
1867 2vol Life and Works of Robert BurnsGlasgow: 1867Two smart volumes on the life and works of Scottish poet Robert Burns, with colour illustrations. -
1948 The Poetical Works of Robert BurnsLondon: 1948An elegant, Zaehnsdorf-bound collection of poetry by Robert Burns, compiled by J. Logie Robertson. -
1874 Scenes of Scottish StoryEdinburgh: 1874A beautifully illustrated collection of stories and poems on Scotland from celebrated authors such as Wordsworth, Burns and Ruskin. -
1874 Scenes of Scottish StoryEdinburgh: 1874A beautifully illustrated collection of stories and poems on Scotland from celebrated authors such as Wordsworth, Burns and Ruskin. -
1906 Tam O'ShanterLondon: 1906A smart illustrated edition of this narrative poem from Scottish writer Robert Burns. -
1863 Golden Leaves From the Works of the Poets and PaintersLondon: 1863An uncommon edition of this discerning and richly illustrated anthology of poetry edited by Robert Bell. -
1828 Life of Robert BurnsEdinburgh: 1828English novelist Sir Hugh Walpole's own copy of the first edition of J. G. Lockhart's biography of Robert Burns. -
1809 The Works of Robert BurnsLondon: 1809The four volume sixth edition of the poetical works of Robert Burns, the national poet of Scotland. -
1856 The Mignonette; A Gift for all SeasonsNew York: 1856The first edition of this very scarce collection of stories accompanied with engravings and bound in a decorative full morocco binding. -
1885 Poems of Robert BurnsLondon: 1885A very smart copy of a collection of poems by Robert Burns, curated as part of a series titled 'the Canterbury Poets'. -
1909 The Cotter's Saturday NightLondon: [1909]A popular poem by Robert Burns, illustrated with a frontispiece by Arthur Rackham, a scarce Rackham work. -
1909 The Cotter's Saturday NightLondon: [1909]A popular poem by Robert Burns, illustrated with a frontispiece by Arthur Rackham, a scarce Rackham work. -
1908 The Cotter's Saturday NightLondon: 1908A smart copy of this sentimental poem based on Christian teaching from Scottish writer Robert Burns, with a frontispiece by Arthur Rackham. -
1867 The Poetical Works of Robert BurnsLondon: 1867The new edition of this collection of poetry by the popular Robert Burns, bound in full calf. -
1845 Poesies Completes de Robert BurnsParis: 1845A smart copy of Leon de Wailly's very scarce French language translation of Robert Burns's poetry. -
1956 The InvestigatorLondon: 1956A proof copy and first edition of the best known work of Reuben Ship, a satirical look at American politics in the 1950s. -
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2019 The TestamentsLondon: 2019A signed copy of the first UK edition of Margaret Atwood's Booker Prize winning sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale'. -
2005 The PenelopiadLondon: 2005The first edition of this mythological retelling by Margaret Atwood, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1927 The Complete Writings of Robert BurnsLondon: 1927A very scarce large paper limited edition set of the writings of Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns, illustrated throughout. -
2000 The Blind AssassinLondon: 2000A very smart first UK edition of Atwood's novel The Blind Assassin, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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2000 The Blind AssassinLondon: 2000A signed copy of the first UK edition of Margaret Atwood's Booker Prize winning work of historical fiction. -
1895 5vols The Works of Robert Burns: Volumes I to VEdinburgh: 1895Smart first edition thus copies of five volumes of a six-volume set containing the poetry and prose of the notable Robert Burns. -
1931 The Letters of Robert BurnsOxford: 1931The two volume first edition of this publication of the letters of Scottish poet Robert Burns. -
1801 The Works of Robert BurnsLondon: 1801Second edition in four volumes of the collected works of Robert Burns. -
1805 Views in North Britain Illustrative of the Works of Robert BurnsLondon : 1805A first edition copy of Views in North Britain Illustrative of the Works of Robert Burns, richly illustrated. -
1876 Memorials of Robert Burns and Some of His ContemporariesLondon : 1876A scarce first edition copy of Memorials of Robert Burns and Some of His Contemporaries. -
1832 The Poetical Works of Robert Burns with and Account of His LifeEdinburgh : 1832A volume of the poetical works of Scottish romantic poet Robert Burns. -
1868 Poems & SongsEdinburgh: 1868A lovely illustrated edition of this collection of songs and poetry by Robert Burns. -
1968 The Square EggLondon: 1968A superb collection of Ronald Searle's best and most recent drawings at the time, the first edition. -
1982 Ronald Searle's Big Fat Cat BookLondon: 1982A beautiful first edition of Ronald Searle's colourful collection of cat portraits. -
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2005 The Myths: A Short History of Myth, The Penelopiad, WeightLondon: 2005A wonderful, signed, Limited Edition set of three retellings of classical myth by Margaret Atwood, Jeanette Winterson and Karen Armstrong. With an original essay on myths by Philip Pullman.