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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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1964-1971 3vol A Collection of the Works of William Blake and Thomas GrayLondon; New Jersey: 1964-1971A smart collection of first edition studies on the works of William Blake and Thomas Gray, with illustrations. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1936 A Devotionarie Book of John Evelyn of Wotton 1620-1706London: 1936A limited edition of John Evelyn's religious devotional work, in the original scarce dust wrapper. -
1880 Life of William BlakeLondon: 1880The second and expanded edition of Alexander Gilchrist's illustrated biography on the life and work of William Blake. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
1902 Songs of InnocenceLondon: 1902A smart illustrated copy of William Blake's collection of poems Songs of Innocence. -
1880 The Life of William BlakeLondon: 1880The preferred second edition of Alexander Gilchrist's richly illustrated biography of William Blake, in the publisher's wonderfully decorative original cloth. -
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. -
1880 Life of William BlakeLondon: 1880A beautifully bound copy of the preferable second edition of Alexander Gilchrist's richly illustrated biography of William Blake. -
1911 2vol Songs of Experience by William Blake & Hesperides by Robert HerrickLondon: 1911Two scarce volumes of poetic works from William Blake and Robert Herrick. -
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. -
1843-1844 3 Vols Our MessDublin: 1843-1844Three volumes of works by Charles Lever, richly illustrated. -
1973 William Blake Essays in Honour of Sir Geoffrey KeynesOxford: 1973A smart and bright first edition copy of this selection of essays on the poet William Blake written by scholar Sir Geoffrey Keynes. -
c1912 Songs of InnocenceLondon: c1912A lovely reprint edition of Blake's poem with beautiful colour illustrations by Honor C. Appleton. -
c1879 Memoirs of John EvelynLondon: c1879A beautiful copy bound in full vellum of the memoirs of John Evelyn. -
1978 The Complete Graphic Works of William BlakeLondon: 1978An exhaustive annotated catalogue of the engravings and illustrations of William Blake, with reproductions of his illustrations throughout. -
1819 Memoirs, Illustrative of the Life and Writings of John EvelynLondon: 1819A detailed edition of the life and memoirs of diarist John Evelyn. -
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'. -
1825 The Miscellaneous Writings John Evelyn William Upcott Very ScarceLondon: 1825A very scarce work compiling the miscellaneous writings of John Evelyn, with additional material by William Upcott. The volume is illustrated with four plates. -
1848 The Life of Mrs Godolphin John Evelyn BiographyLondon: 1848A copy of John Evelyn's memoir of the British courtier 'Margaret Godolphin'. -
1819 2vol Memoirs of the Life and Writings of John Evelyn Edited by BrayLondon: 1819A detailed edition of the life and memoirs of diarist John Evelyn. -
1914 Seven Letters of John Evelyn Facsimile Limited Edition ScarceOxford: 1914A wonderful copy of this limited edition work, featuring seven letters written by John Evelyn. -
1819 2vol Memoirs of John Evelyn Life Writings Diary Correspondence Charles ILondon: 1819A rich wealth of information about the goings-on of the seventeenth century, from the perspective of a gardener and diarist. -
1904-6 12vols Tragedies and Poems of Swinburne With William Blake by SwinburneLondon: 1904-6A collection of Algernon Charles Swinburne's poems and tragedies. -
1852 4Vol Edward Bray Diary and Correspondence of John Evelyn Charles I PlatesLondon: 1852-1857The Diary and Correspondence of John Evelyn, F.R.S., author of "Sylvia". -
1827 5Vols William Bray Memoirs Of John Evelyn Esq With Correspondence IllusLondon : 1827The diaries of the other great British 17th century diarist, and rival to Pepys, John Evelyn. -
1827 5 Vols MEMOIRS of JOHN EVELYN Diary William BrayLondon : 1827John Evelyn's famous memoirs in a deep navy full calf binding with elegant gilt tooled decoration.