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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 When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1927A lovely copy of the sixteenth edition of this book of poetry by A. A. Milne, adorned with numerous illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard. -
1929 The Christopher Robin Story Book From When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1929A delightful first edition of one of A. A. Milne’s beloved tales featuring the cherished character, Christopher Robin, beautifully illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard. -
1927 Now We Are SixLondon: 1927The first edition of A. A. Milne's poetry collection featuring his beloved anthropomorphic characters from five hundred acre wood. -
1929-1946 Toad of Toad Hall; Chloe MarrLondon: 1929-1946Two first editions from A. A. Milne, including his dramatic adaptation of beloved children's novel 'The Wind in the Willows', and his comedy novel 'Chloe Marr'. -
1929 Toad of Toad HallLondon: 1929The first edition of A. A. Milne's dramatic adaptation of beloved children's novel 'The Wind in the Willows'. -
c1920 Jane Austen's WorksLondon: c1920The complete published novels by Jane Austen, a lovely set published by Riviere, complete with a colour frontispiece to each volume. -
1895 Pride and PrejudiceLondon: 1895The second edition of Hugh Thomson's beautifully illustrated 'Peacock Edition' of Jane Austen's enduring love story, in the iconic publisher's pictorial cloth. -
1930 Fourteen Songs from "When We Were Very Young"London: 1930An illustrated series of poems by A. A. Milne, set to music by composer Harold Fraser-Simson and complete with the 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. -
1929 Toad of Toad HallLondon: 1929The first edition of A. A. Milne's dramatic adaptation of beloved children's novel 'The Wind in the Willows', in the original dust wrapper. -
1925 The King's BreakfastLondon: 1925The first edition of this illustrated poem by A. A. Milne, with music by H. Fraser-Simson and illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard. -
1929 Toad of Toad HallLondon: 1929The first edition of this play from A. A. Milne, a dramatisation of Kenneth Grahame's popular novel 'The Wind in the Willows'. -
1923 The Novels of Jane AustenOxford: 1923A complete five volume limited edition large paper set of Jane Austen's novels, illustrated throughout and with signed bindings from Bayntun Riviere. -
1926-27 Teddy Bear and Other Songs From "When We Were Very Young", Songs FromLondon: 1926-27The first edition of two beautiful anthology of songs by A. A. Milne, complete with Shepard's charming illustrations. -
1957-1963 Pride and Prejudice, Masefield Park, Emma and Shorter WorksLondon: 1957-1963A beautiful selection of Jane Austen's works from the Folio Society, with original illustrations for each. -
1906 Pride and PrejudiceLondon: 1906A smart example of the fifth edition of Hugh Thomson's striking Peacock edition of Jane Austen's enduring love story, 'Pride and Prejudice'. -
1927 When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1927The scarce and sough after monogram edition of A. A. Milne's 'When We Were Very Young'. A beautiful edition of a much loved work. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
1926 Teddy Bear and Other Songs from "When We Were Very Young"London: 1926The first edition of this illustrated collection of the poems of A. A. Milne put to songs, illustrated throughout by E. H. Shepard. -
1947-1949 The Works of Jane AustenLondon: 1947-1949A wonderful six volume edition of the works of Jane Austen, in calf bindings, and with the original glassine and slip case. -
c1935 Pride and PrejudiceLondon: c1935A smart 1930s edition of Jane Austen's beloved novel, published by Riviere & Son and in a half calf binding from the firm. -
1929 Jane Austen: A BibliographyLondon: 1929A limited edition copy of this illustrated bibliography of Jane Austen's works. -
1923 The WatsonsLondon: 1923The second edition of this novel, unfinished in Jane Austen's lifetime but completed by L. Oulton. -
1926 Plan of a Novel According to Hints From Various QuartersOxford: 1926A limited edition copy of Jane Austen's entertaining plan for a novel, written according to the recommendations of the librarian to the Prince Regent. -
1927 Fourteen Songs From "When We Were Very Young"London: 1927A smart reprint of this volume of songs by A. A. Milne, extracted from his work 'When We Were Very Young', and put to music, illustrated throughout by E. H. Shepard. -
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. -
1923 Lady Susan and the WatsonsLondon: 1923An Adelphi edition of Jane Austen's early works, Found in the original dust wrapper. -
1936 The Works of Jane AustenLondon: 1936A uniformly bound seven volume edition of the the literary works works of Jane Austen, with six out of these seven volumes retaining the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1923 The Works of Jane AustenLondon: 1923A uniformly bound seven volume 1920s edition of the the literary works works of Jane Austen. -
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. -
1923 The Novels of Jane AustenOxford : 1923A limited edition of the novels of Jane Austen lavishly illustrated with beautiful chromo-collotype frontispieces and further charming illustrations. -
1948 4 vols The Chawton Edition Novels of Jane AustenLondon : 1948Four smart volumes of work by Jane Austen, from the Chawton edition. -
1898 2vols Sense and SensibilityLondon: 1898A beautiful Hatchards bound edition of 'Sense and Sensibility', Austen's beloved novel, complete with colour plates. -
1926 Winnie The PoohLondon: 1926A very smart second edition copy of A A Milne's noted children's novel 'Winnie The Pooh'. -
1926-29 Winnie The Pooh, Now We Are Six, House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1926-29A beautifully bound set of A A Milne's classic children's works featuring his anthropomorphic bear Winnie the Pooh. From the library of Julian's Park, which was once home to the Socialite Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie.