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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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1866 The Pilgrim's Progress From This World to That Which Is To ComeLondon: 1866A smartly bound new edition of Bunyan's Early Modern Christian allegory, with illustrations from Thomas Dalziel. -
c1858 5 Vols The Poetical Works of John DrydenLondon: c1858A handsome five-volume set of John Dryden’s complete poetical works, finely bound in half morocco by Woolstencroft Bookbinder, and issued as part of the esteemed Aldine Edition of the British Poets series. -
1899 The Pilgrim's ProgressLondon: 1899A fantastic limited edition of John Bunyan's renowned Christian allegory, printed by the Essex House private press and bound in full vellum. -
1808 VirgilLondon: 1808A charming miniature all in one volume containing Dryden's translation of the poetical works of Virgil, bound in half calf. -
1811 The Poetical Works of John DrydenLondon: 1811A handsomely bound complete four volume edition of the collected poetical works of lauded Poet Laureate John Dryden. -
c1862 The Poetical Works of John DrydenLondon: c1862A handsome calf-bound volume of poems by John Dryden, illustrated with engravings. -
1805-7 The Works of That Eminent Servant of Christ, Mr. John BunyanRotherham: 1805-7A collection of works by the noted English writer and preacher, John Bunyan, including his popular Christian tale 'The Pilgrim's Progress', bound in full calf. -
1931-1932 Dryden: The Dramatic WorksLondon: 1931-19321A pleasing complete limited Nonesuch Press edition of John Dryden's works. -
1928 Pilgrim's Progress & the Life & Death of Mr. BadmanLondon: 1928A lovely Nonesuch Press edition of two of John Bunyan's religious allegories in one volume, with illustrations throughout. -
1931 6vol Dryden: The Dramatic WorksLondon: 1931A smart limited edition set of the dramatic works of English author John Dryden. -
1760 The Miscellaneous Works of John Dryden, Esq.London: 1760The scarce four volume first comprehensive collected edition of the poetry, translations and literary writings of England's first Poet Laureate, John Dryden. -
c1838 The Pilgrim's ProgressLondon: c1838A decoratively bound copy of John Bunyan's popular allegorical novel, complete with engraved plates. -
1834 The Beauties of DrydenLondon: 1834A very scarce edition of the poetry of John Dryden, edited by Alfred Howard, and in an attractive calf binding. -
1947 The Pilgrim's ProgressLondon: 1947A smartly bound copy of this illustrated edition of Bunyan's Early Modern Christian allegory. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1778 The Pilgrim's ProgressLondon: 1778John Bunyan's important allegorical novel, a new edition with illustraitions. -
1870 The Pilgrim's ProgressLondon: 1870A brightly illustrated edition of this Early Modern Christian allegory from John Bunyan, with a notice of the author. -
1682 Religio Laici, or, A Laymans Faith. A Poem.London: 1682The first edition of this religious poem in heroic couplets by John Dryden. -
1808 The Works of John DrydenLondon: 1808A complete, eighteen-volume set of the collected works of John Dryden, the first Scott edition, uniformly bound in straight-grain morocco. -
1900 The Pilgrim's Progress: From This World to That Which is to ComeLondon: 1900An illustrated edition of this Early Modern Christian allegory from John Bunyan. -
1709 Eleonora: A Panegyrical Poem, Dedicated to the Memory of the Late Countess of AbingdonLondon: 1709A smart later edition of this uncommon poem from John Dryden, a panegyric he was commissioned to write for a lady he had never met. -
1709 The Medal. A Satyr Against SeditionLondon: 1709A smart and scarce early eighteenth century edition of John Dryden's satirical criticism of the Whigs. -
1837 The Pilgrim's ProgressGlasgow : 1837A smart copy of this important theological fiction, complete with notes, a memoir of John Bunyan and very scarce illustrations, including a folding plate. -
1864-5 Krossgangan, ur essum heimi, til hins okomna : draumvitran / eptir John Bunyan ;Reykjavik : 1864-5A very scarce Icelandic translation of John Bunyan's important religious allegorical work, The Pilgrim's Progress. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
1867 The Pilgrim's Progress From This World to that Which Has ComeLondon: 1867An illustrated new edition of Bunyan's important Christian allegory, in a decorative cloth binding. -
c1858 5Vols the Poetical Works of John DrydenLondon: c1858The 'Aldine Edition' of this complete set of poetical works by the popular John Dryden, bound in half calf. -
1830 The Pilgrim's ProgressLondon: 1830The first edition thus of this work, being the first edition of Bunyan's magnum opus to feature Robert Southey's biography of the author. -
1859 The Select Works of John BunyanLondon and New York: 1859An uncommon illustrated selection of the works of John Bunyan, including his important allegorical novel. -
1853 The Poetical Works of John DrydenLondon: 1853A beautifully bound volume of poetical works by the celebrated John Dryden, bound in full morocco and illustrated by John Franklin. -
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. -
1859 The Works of John BunyanGlasgow : 1859An illustrated three volume set of works from John Bunyan bound in full morocco. -
C.1854 The Poems of John DrydenLondon: 1854A handsomely bound collection of poetry by John Dryden. -
c1824 Taith y Pererin; neu Ymdaith y Gwir Griston, o Ddinas Dystryw I Deyrnas Y GogoniantLlundain; [London]: c1824An uncommon to see translation of John Bunyan's important religious novel, an illustrated edition translated into Welsh. -
1889 A Book for Boys and GirlsLondon: 1889The scarce facsimile edition of this anthology of children's rhymes by John Bunyan from the original 1686 edition. -
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.