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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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1927 The Play's The Thing! Musical Plays for ChildrenNot stated: [1927]The delightful first edition of 12 musical plays for children by beloved author Enid Blyton, with a frontispiece, 23 plates and musical scores throughout. -
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. -
1950-1971 A Collection of Enid Blyton "Famous Five" NovelsLondon: 1950-1971A superb collection of nine novels from Enid Blyton's much loved "Famous Five" series, each with their original charming dust wrapper. -
1951-1969 A Collection of Enid Blyton's Famous Five NovelsLondon: 1951-1969A wonderful collection of fourteen early impression novels from Enid Blyton's highly popular "Famous Five" series, each with the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1956-1960 Three Cheers Secret Seven & Good Old Secret SevenLeicester : 1956-1960A lovely pair of "Secret Seven" stories written by Enid Blyton, both works present in the first edition and complete with the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1955 The River of AdventureLondon: 1955The first edition of Enid Blyton's eighth "Adventure" book, complete with the publisher's striking dust wrapper and charming illustrations from Stuart Tresilian. -
1928 The Golden AgeLondon: 1928A smartly bound collection of childhood reminiscences from Kenneth Grahame, with illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard. -
1951-52 Five on Kirrin Island Again & Five Run Away TogetherLondon: 1951-1952Two pleasing 'Famous Five' novels from beloved children's author Enid Blyton. -
1950 Six Cousins AgainLondon: 1950The first edition of this delightful children's novel written by Enid Blyton, the second of her works to feature the "Six Cousins", presenting their adventures on the farm. -
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. -
1983 Paths to the River Bank The Origins of the Wind in the WillowsLondon: 1983This scarce first edition, first impression illustrated collection of essays revealing the origins of The Wind in the Willows, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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. -
1964 Good Old Secret SevenLeicester: 1964The second impression of Enid Blyton's twelfth 'Secret Seven' novel. -
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. -
1949-72 Six Famous Five NovelsLondon; Leicester: 1949-72A collection of adventure packed 'Famous Five' novels by Enid Blyton, with one being a first edition and all in the original dust wrappers. -
1950-61 Four First Edition Famous Five NovelsLondon: 1950-61Four exciting first edition Famous Five novels by the celebrated Enid Blyton, in their original dust wrappers. -
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. -
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. -
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.