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Literature
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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1967-1971 7vol Set of Bronte Sisters Works Folio SocietyLondon: 1967-1971A lovely 7 volume set of Folio publications by the Bronte sisters, all in original grey slipcases. -
1987 The Book and the BrotherhoodLondon: 1987A very smart first edition of this novel from Irish and British novelist Iris Murdoch, considered to be among her best work. -
1889-1900 5vol The Life and Works of Charlotte Bronte and Her SistersLondon: 1899-1900A collection of five volumes of the Haworth edition of this series of works from the celebrated Bronte sisters. -
1905 2vol Shirley & VilletteLondon: 1905Two uniformly bound volumes of these novels from English writer and eldest of the three Bronte sisters, Charlotte Bronte. -
1956-1958 2vol The Flight from the Enchanter & The SandcastleLondon: 1956-1958Two smart early edition of these exciting early novels from Irish-British novelist and philosopher Iris Murdoch. -
1957 Iris Murdoch and T. R. Fyvel Interview TypescriptNot Stated: 1957A very scarce eight page typescript interview of novelist and philosopher Iris Murdoch, in which T. R. Fyvel interviews Murdoch on her work. -
c1910 Jane Eyre, An AutobiographyLondon: c1910A very scarce early twentieth century edition of Charlotte Bronte's celebrated novel, a work that through its intimate first person narrative caused Bronte to be termed the 'first historian of the private consciousness'. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1947 Novels by the Bronte SistersLondon: 1947A collection of three novels from the celebrated Bronte sisters, comprised of 'Jane Eyre', 'Wuthering Heights' and 'Agnes Grey', bound in half calf by Bayntun. -
1966 The Time of the AngelsLondon: 1966An uncorrected proof copy of Iris Murdoch's philosophical 1966 novel about faith and religion. -
1975 A Word ChildLondon: 1975A smart first edition of this stirring novel of redemption from Irish-British writer and philosopher, Iris Murdoch. -
1964 The Italian GirlLondon: 1964The first edition of this familial novel by Irish-British author, Iris Murdoch. -
1995 Jackson's DilemmaLondon: 1995A smart first edition, third impression of the last novel from Irish-British author Iris Murdoch. -
1974 The Sacred and Profane Love MachineLondon: 1974A smart first edition of this scandalous novel from Irish-British author Iris Murdoch. -
1962-1965 2vol An Unofficial Rose & The Red and the GreenLondon: 1962-1965Two smart early editions of novels from Irish-British writer Iris Murdoch. -
1966 The Time of the AngelsLondon: 1966The first edition, first impression of the tenth novel by Iris Murdoch in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1965 The Red and the GreenNew York: 1965An excellent first U. S. edition of Iris Murdoch's only historical novel. -
1956 The Flight from the EnchanterLondon: 1956The second impression of Iris Murdoch's fascinating second novel, in the original dust wrapper. -
1957 The SandcastleLondon: 1957The second impression of Iris Murdoch's novel about a middle-aged teacher who becomes romantically entangled with a young artist. -
1958 The BellLondon: 1958The first Book Society edition of Iris Murdoch's celebrated novel about a lay religious community in Gloucestershire. -
1860 The ProfessorLondon: 1860An early edition of the first novel written by Charlotte Bronte, alongside a selection of poetry from all three Bronte sisters. -
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1985 The Good ApprenticeLondon: 1985A signed limited edition copy of Iris Murdoch's celebrated novel about morality. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
1962 An Unofficial RoseLondon: 1962The first edition of one of Iris Murdoch's popular novels, uncommon to see with the promotional wraparound band and bookmark. -
1964 The Italian GirlLondon: 1964A lovely first edition of this early work by noted philosophical author, Iris Murdoch. -
1966 The Time of the AngelsLondon: 1966A superb copy of the tenth novel by Iris Murdoch, an interesting rumination on religion. -
1970 A Fairly Honourable DefeatLondon: 1970A very smart first edition of this work with themes of relationships and morality, by Irish Murdoch. -
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. -
1925 The Twelve Adventurers and Other StoriesLondon: 1925An excellent copy of this limited edition, first edition collection of short stories credited to Charlotte Bronte. -
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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. -
1849 ShirleyLeipzig: 1849Published in the same year as the true first edition, this is the very scarce first Tauchnitz edition of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel. -
1924 The Novels of the Sisters BrontëEdinburgh: 1924A beautiful twelve volume set of the Brontë sisters classic novels. -
1976 Henry and CatoLondon: 1976Iris Murdoch's novel concerning two childhood friends, an excellent first edition complete with its original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1987 The Book and the BrotherhoodLondon: 1987A lovely, first edition copy of Iris Murdoch's entertaining novel on friendship, shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1987.