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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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1980 The Girl in a SwingLondon : 1980The first edition of this thrilling novel by novelist Richard Adams, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1980 The Girl in a SwingLondon: 1980A very smart first edition of this popular novel by English writer Richard Adams. -
1974 ShardikNew York: 1974A smart first US edition of this fantasy novel from English writer Richard Adams. -
1924 Sard HarkerLondon: 1924John Masefield's first novel of his trilogy set in South America, the first edition of this work. -
1977 The Plague DogsLondon: 1977A smart review copy of this first edition novel from English writer Richard Adams, with illustrations throughout. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
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1980 The Girl In a SwingNew York: 1980A signed first US edition of Richard Adams's popular novel, about an English ceramics dealer. -
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1977 The Plague DogsLondon: 1977A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Richard Adam's third novel, 'The Plague Dogs'. -
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1995 The Plague DogsLondon: 1995A signed, first edition of this moving novel by John Adams, with wonderful illustrations throughout by Alfred Wainwright. -
1922 Selected Poems by John MasefieldLondon : 1922A signed copy of John Masefield's poetry printed on handmade paper. -
1929 The HawbucksLondon: 1929An excellent first edition of this novel from Poet Laureate John Masefield, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1857 Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El Medinah and MeccahLondon: 1857The second edition of Richard Burton's famous account of his journey to Mecca, disguised as a Muslim, during a period when non-Muslims were strictly forbidden. -
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1980 The Girl in a SwingLondon: 1980A smart first edition copy of this popular novel by RIchard Adams, inscribed by the author to the title page. -
1863 Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando PoLondon: 1863An exceptionally bright copy of the two volume first edition of Burton's account of his explorations in West Africa. -
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1931 The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-YezdiPhiladelphia: 1931Richard Burton's famous pseudo-translated poem on Sufi philosophy, signed and inscribed by the illustrator, Willy Pogany. -
1924 Three Adventure Novels by John MasefieldLondon: 1924-35Three first editions by once Poet Laureate and extremely notorious author John Masefield. -
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1920 Enslaved and Other PoemsLondon: 1920A signed, limited edition of Poet Laureate John Masefield's delightful poetry collection. -
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1980 The Girl in a SwingLondon: 1980A fine signed copy of one of Richard Adams' popular novels, imbued in the world of antique pottery. -
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1920 Right RoyalLondon: 1920A signed, limited edition of this long poem by John Masefield, number 150 of 500 copies issued. -
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1919 Reynard the Fox or The Ghost Heath RunLondon: 1919A bright, limited edition of John Masefield's narrative poem, 'Reynard the Fox'. -
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Time To GoLondon: 1942A unique example of this poetical work, being a presentation copy from the author to Poet Laureate John Masefield and containing Masefield's annotations throughout and with his bookplate to front pastedown. Complete in the very scarce unclipped dustwrappe -
c1920 7vol Supplemental Nights Richard Burton Arabian Nights Limited EdAnon: c1920A complete seven volume set of Richard Burton's supplemental series of 'The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night'. -
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1922 The Dream John Masefield Judith Masefield Illustrated Signed Limited EdLondon: 1922A signed limited edition copy of this poetical work by John Masefield. Illustrated throughout by Judith Masefield. -
1910 Martin Hyde The Dukes Messangers John Masefield Illus T C Dugdale 1st EdLondon: 1910A handsome first edition of John Masefield's novel 'Martin Hyde', bound in the publisher's original cloth binding, with a pictorial front board. -
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1925 With The Living Voice John Masefield Limited Edition Signed Address 1st EdLondon: 1925The first edition of this speech given by John Masefield. -
1929 Easter by John Masefield A Play For Singers Verse First Edition DustwrapperLondon : 1929The first edition of this poetic play by John Edward Masefield. -
1905 Lyrists of The Restoration John Constance MasefieldLondon: 1905A charming edition of 'Lyrists of The Restoration' selected and edited by John and Constance Masefield -
1935 Victorious Troy or the Hurrying Angel by John Masefield First EditionLondon : 1935A first edition of this novel by John Masefield.