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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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1842 2 Vols Italy, A Poem and PoemsLondon: 1842A handsomely bound two-volume set of Samuel Rogers’s poetry collections, Italy and Poems, richly illustrated throughout. -
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. -
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. -
1830 Italy, a PoemLondon: 1830The beautiful first illustrated edition of Samuel Rogers' best known Romantic poem, also his longest work, about his travels in Italy. -
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. -
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. -
1814 PoemsLondon: 1814An illustrated early edition of poetry by celebrated English poet Samuel Rogers, bound in full straight-grain morocco with gilt detailing. -
1836 Italy, a Poem.London: 1836A beautifully illustrated copy of Rogers' vivid poem about Italy, a lovely work. -
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 Human Life a PoemLondon: 1819The first edition of Samuel Roger's Romantic and reflective poem. -
1844 Italy a PoemLondon: 1844An illustrated edition of Samuel Rogers' best known and longest work 'Italy', a beautiful poem about his travels. -
1834 PoemsLondon: 1834A finely bound copy of Samuel Roger's poetry. Beautifully illustrated, with drawings based on engravings by Turner and Stothard. -
1834 PoemsLondon: 1834The first edition of this collection of poetry by the Romantic nineteenth century poet Samuel Rogers, engraved throughout by Turner and Stothard. -
1842 2vol Italy and Poems by Samuel Rogers Leighton Brewer BindingLondon: 1842Two nicely bound poetry collections by the popular writer, Samuel Rogers. -
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'. -
1801 Pleasures of Memory Poems Samuel Rogers Stothard IllustratedLondon: 1801A nicely illustrated copy of Samuel Roger's popular poetry, including 'The Pleasures of Memory', illustrated by Thomas Stothard. -
1820 Poems by Samuel Rogers A New Edition Quarter Calf ScarceLondon: 1820A new edition, quarter calf bound collection of poetical works by the noted writer Samuel Rogers. -
1816 Poems Of Samuel Rogers With Illustrated Head And Tail PiecesLondon: 1816A collection of the poems of Samuel Rogers with an illustrated title page and illustrative head and tail pieces throughout. -
1819 Samuel Rogers Human Life A Poem First Morocco Binding Gilt Edges PoetryLondon: 1819An handsomely bound first edition of copy Samuel Rogers' poem, Human Life. -
1842 Samuel Rogers Poems Illustrated Gilt Morocco Binding Turner StothardLondon: 1842A book of poetry by Samuel Rogers. -
1854 Samuel Rogers Italy A Poem Signed Binding Poetry Verse Grand TourLondon: 1854A finely bound copy of Samuel Rogers' Italy. -
1812 POEMS by Samuel Rogers Illustrated Pleasures of MemoryLondon: 1812The first collected edition of the poetry of Romantic poet Samuel Rogers, including some of his best-known works such as The Pleasures of Memory, An Epistle to a Friend, and To a Friend on his Marriage. -
1891 The Poetical Works of Samuel Rogers Mudie Binding Edward Bell Memoir PoemsLondon: 1891A poetical anthology of Samuel Rogers' work. -
1830 Samuel Rogers Italy A Poem Second Issue Illustrated By Turner And StothardLondon: 1830The second issue of the first edition thus of this long poem by the Romantic Samuel Rogers. -
1904-6 12vols Tragedies and Poems of Swinburne With William Blake by SwinburneLondon: 1904-6A collection of Algernon Charles Swinburne's poems and tragedies. -
1793 Charles MACKLIN Love a la Mode SAMUEL ROGERS COPYLondon: 1793Presentation copy from John Johnston of the Theatre Royal Covent Garden to Samuel Rogers of this play. -
1819 RARE Rogers HUMAN LIFE 1ST EDITION!London: 1819First edition, from the library of the late Eric Quayle the noted book collector. This is the rare first issue with "Printed by Bensley and Son" on page 4 , and with the half title as it should be.