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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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1925 Tales of HearsayLondon: 1925A fine copy of the first edition of this posthumously collected anthology of four stories by Joseph Conrad, in the original cloth. -
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. -
1924 The Nature of a CrimeNew York: 1924The first U.S. edition of this collaborative novel by Joseph Conrad and Ford Madox Ford. -
1867 2vol Life and Works of Robert BurnsGlasgow: 1867Two smart volumes on the life and works of Scottish poet Robert Burns, with colour illustrations. -
1918 'Twixt Land & Sea TalesLondon: 1918A smartly bound collection of three short stories from Polish-British writer Joseph Conrad. -
1933-1934 2vol The Rescue & The Shadow LineLondon: 1933-1934Two smart volumes from Polish-British novelist Joseph Conrad, being part of The New Adelphi Library. -
1906 The Mirror of the SeaLondon: 1906The first edition of this first work of non-fiction by Joseph Conrad, recounting his time at sea. -
1914 The Wisdom of Father BrownLondon: 1914The first edition of G. K. Chesterton's second anthology of Father Brown detectivetales. -
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. -
1919 The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two NotesLondon: 1919The first edition of Joseph Conrad's novel set against the backdrop of the Third Carlist War. -
1924 Complete Works of Joseph Conrad (Canterbury Edition)New York : 1924A smart set containing the complete works of master prose writer, Joseph Conrad. -
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. -
1914 The Napoleon of Notting HillLondon: 1914An attractive example of G. K. Chesterton's work of speculative alternate-reality fiction, illustrated throughout. -
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. -
1904 The Napoleon of Notting HillLondon: 1904The scarce first edition of this work of speculative fiction set in an alternative future reality, following an unserious king and written by Gilbert K. Chesterton. -
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1924 Stampede!Kensington : 1924An exceptionally scarce, signed first edition of Lance de Sieveking's debut novel, surrounding ideas of telepathy and mind-control, with charming illustrations from the authors godfather, G. K. Chesterton. -
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. -
1935 The Scandal of Father BrownLondon: 1935The first edition of G. K. Chesterton's novel featuring crime-solving parish priest, Father Brown. -
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. -
1938 The Coloured LandsLondon: 1938The first edition of this comical anthology of prose and poems by G. K. Chesterton, illustrated by the author. -
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. -
1923 The RoverLondon: 1923A smart first edition of this historical fiction novel set during the French Revolution by modernist author Joseph Conrad. -
1920 The Rescue a Romance of the ShallowsLondon: 1920A superior first impression copy of one of Joseph Conrad's last published novels, part of his touching semi-autobiographical 'Lingard' trilogy. -
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.