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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. 1965-1973 14vol The Prose Writings of Johnathan Swift
      1965-1973 14vol The Prose Writings of Johnathan Swift
      Oxford: 1965-1973
      A fourteen volume set of prose writings from the Anglo-Irish literary giant Johnathan Swift, including his satirical Gulliver's Travels and Drapier's Letters.
      £1,295.00
      Stock Code: 985N8
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    2. 1920 Gulliver's Travels into Lilliput and Brobdingnag
      1920 Gulliver's Travels into Lilliput and Brobdingnag
      William Heinemann: 1920
      The first edition of Jean De Bosschere's charmingly illustrated edition of 'Gulliver's Travels', in a half morocco binding by Zaehnsdorf.
      £140.00
      Stock Code: 965F55
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    3. c1839 Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World
      c1839 Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World
      London: c1839
      A handsome pocket book edition of this classic novel from Jonathan Swift, bound in full morocco.
      £125.00
      Stock Code: 964Y60
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    4. 1841 Voyages de Gulliver Dans des Contrees Lointaines
      1841 Voyages de Gulliver Dans des Contrees Lointaines
      Paris : 1841
      A charming illustrated French edition of Gulliver's Travels, preceded by a biographical and literary note by Walter Scott.
      £95.00
      Stock Code: 960Y5
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    5. 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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    6. 1814 The Works of Jonathan Swift
      1814 The Works of Jonathan Swift
      Edinburgh: 1814
      An impressive nineteen volume edition of the works of Jonathan Swift. Edited by Sir Walter Scott, this remains one of the most comprehensive collections of Swift's writings.
      £1,950.00
      Stock Code: 944F6
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    7. 1937 Gulliver's Travels Into Several Remote Nations of the World
      1937 Gulliver's Travels Into Several Remote Nations of the World
      London: 1937
      A handsome, leather-bound copy of Jonathan Swift's beloved novel 'Gulliver's Travels', featuring the wonderful illustrations by the renowned artist Arthur Rackham.
      £90.00
      Stock Code: 943Q29
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    8. 1894 Gulliver's Travels: Into Several Remote Regions of the World
      1894 Gulliver's Travels: Into Several Remote Regions of the World
      London: [1894]
      A beautifully illustrated edition of Jonathan Swift's popular novel about the traveller Gulliver, with Gordon Browne's stunning colour illustrations.
      £75.00
      Stock Code: 927Z23
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    9. 1926 The Emerald of Catherine the Great
      1926 The Emerald of Catherine the Great
      London: 1926
      The first edition of this novel from Hilaire Belloc, with illustrations from G.K. Chesterton, and in the very scarce dust wrapper.
      £125.00
      Stock Code: 923F9
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    10. 1935 The Drapier's Letters to the People of Ireland Against Receiving Wood's Halfpence
      1935 The Drapier's Letters to the People of Ireland Against Receiving Wood's Halfpence
      Oxford: 1935
      A smart copy of this illustrated collection of satirical letters from Anglo-Irish writer Jonathan Swift.
      £49.00
      Stock Code: 923T25
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    11. 1929 The Missing Masterpiece: A Novel
      1929 The Missing Masterpiece: A Novel
      London: 1929
      A smart first edition of this illustrated comic work from French-English writer Hilaire Belloc.
      £45.00
      Stock Code: 921T17
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    12. 1734-84 The Contrast, a Political Pasticcio, A New Miscellany For the Year 1734
      1734-84 The Contrast, a Political Pasticcio, A New Miscellany For the Year 1734
      London: 1734-84
      A very scarce political satire by Charles James Fox, bound with four poems by Jonathan Swift.
      £1,950.00
      Stock Code: 916P36
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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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    14. 1922 The Mercy of Allah
      1922 The Mercy of Allah
      London: 1922
      The first edition of this collection of short stories by writer and historian Hilaire Belloc, in the very scarce dust wrapper, designed by G. K. Chesterton.
      £290.00
      Stock Code: 892F64
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    15. 1954 The Verse of Hilaire Belloc
      1954 The Verse of Hilaire Belloc
      London: 1954
      A limited edition work featuring collected verse from Hilaire Belloc, published by Nonesuch Press and in the original peep-through dust wrapper.
      £90.00
      Stock Code: 887Z51
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    16. 1898 The Modern Traveller
      1898 The Modern Traveller
      London: 1898
      A smart first edition of this illustrated satirical work by Hilaire Belloc.
      £55.00
      Stock Code: 882T26
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    17. 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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    18. 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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    19. 1747 Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World
      1747 Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World
      London: 1747
      E. M. Forster's personal copy of the very scarce fifth edition of Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels'.
      £1,500.00
      Stock Code: 846F56
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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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    21. 1906 Hills and the Sea
      1906 Hills and the Sea
      London: 1906
      The first edition of this series of essays by Hilaire Belloc, a fascinating selection of thirty-eight pieces in total.
      £98.00
      Stock Code: 780P52
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    22. 1927 Polite Conversation in Three Dialogues
      1927 Polite Conversation in Three Dialogues
      London: 1927
      A scarce reprint of Swift's treatise, a satirical commentary on upper class conversation.
      £60.00
      Stock Code: 765R44
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    23. 1928 Belinda A Tale of Affection in Youth and Age Hilaire Belloc First Edition
      1928 Belinda A Tale of Affection in Youth and Age Hilaire Belloc First Edition
      London: 1928
      The first edition of this novel by Hilaire Belloc titled 'Belinda A Tale of Affection in Youth and Age'.
      £100.00
      Stock Code: GEN2-F-17
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    24. 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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