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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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    1. 1980 The Girl in a Swing
      1980 The Girl in a Swing
      London : 1980
      The first edition of this thrilling novel by novelist Richard Adams, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
      £75.00
      Stock Code: 982G32
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    2. 1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night
      1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night
      London: 1897
      Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition.
      £2,200.00
      Stock Code: 948P1
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    3. 1958 The Big City, or, The New Mayhew
      1958 The Big City, or, The New Mayhew
      London: 1958
      A 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.
      £45.00
      Stock Code: 947M10
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    4. 1980 The Girl in a Swing
      1980 The Girl in a Swing
      London: 1980
      A very smart first edition of this popular novel by English writer Richard Adams.
      £30.00
      Stock Code: 921T73
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    5. 1974 Shardik
      1974 Shardik
      New York: 1974
      A smart first US edition of this fantasy novel from English writer Richard Adams.
      £30.00
      Stock Code: 915T20
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    6. 1977 The Plague Dogs
      1977 The Plague Dogs
      London: 1977
      A smart review copy of this first edition novel from English writer Richard Adams, with illustrations throughout.
      £58.00
      Stock Code: 910T53
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      1896 Dumb in June
      1896 Dumb in June
      Boston: 1896
      An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton.
      £40.00
      Stock Code: 905Z40
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      1980 The Girl In a Swing
      1980 The Girl In a Swing
      New York: 1980
      A signed first US edition of Richard Adams's popular novel, about an English ceramics dealer.
      £130.00
      Stock Code: 892F30
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      1977 The Plague Dogs
      1977 The Plague Dogs
      London: 1977
      A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Richard Adam's third novel, 'The Plague Dogs'.
      £140.00
      Stock Code: 892F28
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    10. 1956 The Investigator
      1956 The Investigator
      London: 1956
      A proof copy and first edition of the best known work of Reuben Ship, a satirical look at American politics in the 1950s.
      £65.00
      Stock Code: 892P5
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      1995 The Plague Dogs
      1995 The Plague Dogs
      London: 1995
      A signed, first edition of this moving novel by John Adams, with wonderful illustrations throughout by Alfred Wainwright.
      £130.00
      Stock Code: 891Q49
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    12. 1857 Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El Medinah and Meccah
      1857 Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El Medinah and Meccah
      London: 1857
      The 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.
      £900.00
      Stock Code: 877F32
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      1980 The Girl in a Swing
      1980 The Girl in a Swing
      London: 1980
      A smart first edition copy of this popular novel by RIchard Adams, inscribed by the author to the title page.
      £120.00
      Stock Code: 854P44
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    14. 1863 Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando Po
      1863 Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando Po
      London: 1863
      An exceptionally bright copy of the two volume first edition of Burton's account of his explorations in West Africa.
      £3,500.00
      Stock Code: 848F34
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      1931 The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi
      1931 The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi
      Philadelphia: 1931
      Richard Burton's famous pseudo-translated poem on Sufi philosophy, signed and inscribed by the illustrator, Willy Pogany.
      £395.00
      Stock Code: 846G13
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    16. 1968 The Square Egg
      1968 The Square Egg
      London: 1968
      A superb collection of Ronald Searle's best and most recent drawings at the time, the first edition.
      £58.00
      Stock Code: 830A60
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    17. 1982 Ronald Searle's Big Fat Cat Book
      1982 Ronald Searle's Big Fat Cat Book
      London: 1982
      A beautiful first edition of Ronald Searle's colourful collection of cat portraits.
      £60.00
      Stock Code: 830A55
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    18. 1951-54 A Sleep of Prisoners & The Dark is Light Enough
      1951-54 A Sleep of Prisoners & The Dark is Light Enough
      London, New York and Toronto: 1951-54
      A smart collection of two first editions of Christopher Fry's celebrated plays, each complete with a Ronald Searle illustrated dust wrapper.
      £95.00
      Stock Code: 792R59
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    19. 1970 The Great Fur Opera: Annals of the Hudson's Bay Company 1670-1970
      1970 The Great Fur Opera: Annals of the Hudson's Bay Company 1670-1970
      Toronto & Montreal: 1970
      A humorous first edition of this satirical work illustrated by Ronald Searle, complete with a bright dust wrapper.
      £70.00
      Stock Code: 785R2
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      1980 The Girl in a Swing
      1980 The Girl in a Swing
      London: 1980
      A fine signed copy of one of Richard Adams' popular novels, imbued in the world of antique pottery.
      £80.00
      Stock Code: 766P18
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    21. c1920 7vol Supplemental Nights Richard Burton Arabian Nights Limited Ed
      c1920 7vol Supplemental Nights Richard Burton Arabian Nights Limited Ed
      Anon: c1920
      A complete seven volume set of Richard Burton's supplemental series of 'The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night'.
      £370.00
      Stock Code: 637L1
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    22. 1956 The Investigator A Narrative in Dialogue First Edition R Ship Ronald Searle
      1956 The Investigator A Narrative in Dialogue First Edition R Ship Ronald Searle
      London: 1956
      A narrative story by Reuben Ship, with illustrations by Ronald Searle.
      £44.99
      Stock Code: MOD4-D-6
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    23. 1949 The Inconstant Moon Noel Langley Ronald Searle First Edition Dustwrapper
      1949 The Inconstant Moon Noel Langley Ronald Searle First Edition Dustwrapper
      London: 1949
      The first edition of this novel by Noel Langely, illustrated by Ronald Searle.
      £68.00
      Stock Code: MOD6-A-20
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    24. 1952 The Diverting History of John Gilpin William Cowper Ronald Searle Ltd Ed
      1952 The Diverting History of John Gilpin William Cowper Ronald Searle Ltd Ed
      London : 1953
      An illustrated edition of William Cowper's poem The Diverting History of John Galpin.
      £64.99
      Stock Code: GEN32-B-18
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    25. 1952 The Diverting History of John Gilpin William Cowper Ronald Searle Illustrated
      1952 The Diverting History of John Gilpin William Cowper Ronald Searle Illustrated
      London: 1952
      An illustrated edition of William Cowper's 'John Gilpin'
      £80.00
      Stock Code: 583L1
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    26. 2003 Ronald Searle A Biography Russell Davies First Edition Dustwrapper
      2003 Ronald Searle A Biography Russell Davies First Edition Dustwrapper
      London: 2003
      A biographical work on this popular cartoonist Ronald Searle.
      £34.00
      Stock Code: 582L16
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    27. 1963 John Gilpin Ronald Searle First Ed German Language William Cowper
      1963 John Gilpin Ronald Searle First Ed German Language William Cowper
      Zurich: 1963
      A German language edition of William Cowper's poem 'John Gilpin'.
      £40.00
      Stock Code: 580L20
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    28. 1960 Russia For Beginners Ronald Searle Alex Atkinson First Edition Illus
      1960 Russia For Beginners Ronald Searle Alex Atkinson First Edition Illus
      London: 1960
      A humorous and satirical guide to Russia from long-time collaborators Ronald Searle and Alex Atkinson.
      £70.00
      Stock Code: 580L11
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    29. 1954 The Dark is Light Enough A Winter Comedy Christopher Fry Play Ronald Searle
      1954 The Dark is Light Enough A Winter Comedy Christopher Fry Play Ronald Searle
      London: 1954
      A play by popular author, Christopher Fry.
      £40.00
      Stock Code: 580L2
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    30. 1951 A Sleep of Prisoners Christopher Fry Ronald Searle Dustwrapper First Ed
      1951 A Sleep of Prisoners Christopher Fry Ronald Searle Dustwrapper First Ed
      London: 1951
      The first edition of this novel by Christopher Fry.
      £28.00
      Stock Code: 580L1
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    31. 1956 Reuben Ship Ronald Searle The Investigator A Narrative in Dialogue First Ed
      1956 Reuben Ship Ronald Searle The Investigator A Narrative in Dialogue First Ed
      London: 1956
      The first edition in book form of this play by Reuben Ship.
      £45.00
      Stock Code: 579L30
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    32. 1956 The Investigator A Narrative in Dialogue Ronald Searle Reuben Ship First Ed
      1956 The Investigator A Narrative in Dialogue Ronald Searle Reuben Ship First Ed
      London: 1956
      The first edition in book form of this play by Reuben Ship.
      £45.00
      Stock Code: 579L25
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