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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. 1961-1978 Novels by Anthony Burgess
      1961-1978 Novels by Anthony Burgess
      London; New York : 1961-1978
      A wonderful selection of first edition and first US edition novels by Anthony Burgess, complete with the original dust wrappers.
      £350.00
      Stock Code: 951Y65
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    2. 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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      1989 Any Old Iron
      1989 Any Old Iron
      London: 1989
      A signed second impression of Burgess's fantasy novel, a modern take on the Excalibur legend.
      £65.00
      Stock Code: 921B4
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    4. 1961 Devil of a State
      1961 Devil of a State
      London: 1961
      A smart first edition of this novel from British author Anthony Burgess, based on his experiences in Bandar Seri Begawan.
      £55.00
      Stock Code: 915T27
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    5. 1989 The Devil's Mode
      1989 The Devil's Mode
      London: 1989
      A smart first edition of British author Anthony Burgess's first collection of short stories.
      £30.00
      Stock Code: 915T26
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    6. 1982 The End of the World News
      1982 The End of the World News
      London: 1982
      A smart first edition of this insightful novel from British author Anthony Burgess.
      £53.00
      Stock Code: 915T25
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    7. 1985 The Kingdom of the Wicked
      1985 The Kingdom of the Wicked
      London: 1985
      A very smart first edition of this historical novel from British writer and composer Anthony Burgess.
      £33.00
      Stock Code: 915T24
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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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    9. 1961 Devil of a State
      1961 Devil of a State
      London: 1961
      A first edition, first impression of this novel by Anthony Burgess, based on his experiences in Bandar Seri Begawan.
      £67.00
      Stock Code: 898M5
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    10. 1964 The Eve of Saint Venus
      1964 The Eve of Saint Venus
      London: 1964
      The first edition of this fiction novel and play by Anthony Burgess in the original dust wrapper and illustrated by Edward Pagram.
      £40.00
      Stock Code: 896Z26
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    11. 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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    12. 1961 Devil of a State
      1961 Devil of a State
      London: 1961
      The first edition of Anthony Burgess's novel based on his experiences in Bandar Seri Begawan.
      £68.00
      Stock Code: 871A11
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    13. 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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    14. SignedSigned
      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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      1990 You've Had Your Time Being the Second Part of the Confessions of Anthony Burgess
      1990 You've Had Your Time Being the Second Part of the Confessions of Anthony Burgess
      London : 1990
      An insightful and remarkable second part of author Anthony Burgess's autobiography, signed by the author.
      £65.00
      Stock Code: 830B16
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      1989 Any Old Iron
      1989 Any Old Iron
      London: 1989
      The second printing of this fantasy novel by Anthony Burgess, a lovely copy signed by the author and complete with its unclipped dust wrapper.
      £65.00
      Stock Code: 800A60
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    17. 1961 Devil of a State
      1961 Devil of a State
      London, Melbourne and Toronto: 1961
      An excellent first edition of Anthony Burgess' novel, drawing upon his experiences living in Brunei in the late 1950s.
      £65.00
      Stock Code: 793R44
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    18. 1987-90 Little WIlson and Big God You've Had Your Time The Confessions of Anthony Burgess
      1987-90 Little WIlson and Big God You've Had Your Time The Confessions of Anthony Burgess
      London: 1987-89
      A striking set of the complete autobiography of Anthony Burgess, a wonderful insight into the life of one of the most influential authors of the twentieth century.
      £55.00
      Stock Code: 793P42
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    19. 1993 A Dead Man in Deptford
      1993 A Dead Man in Deptford
      London: 1993
      A fine first edition, first impression, of this historical fiction novel by Anthony Burgess, following the mysterious death of Christopher Marlowe.
      £49.00
      Stock Code: 793P39
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    20. 1993 A Dead Man in Deptford
      1993 A Dead Man in Deptford
      London: 1993
      A superior first edition of this story celebrating the life of KIt Marlowe, written by A Clockwork Orange satirical author, Anthony Burgess.
      £29.00
      Stock Code: 765A18
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    21. SignedSigned
      1962 A Clockwork Orange
      1962 A Clockwork Orange
      London: 1962
      A smartly bound, first edition copy of Anthony Burgess' celebrated novel, his jeu d'espirit, 'A Clockwork Orange'. With a signed letter from the author loosely inserted.
      £3,950.00
      Stock Code: 761L2D
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    22. 1976 A Long Trip to Teatime
      1976 A Long Trip to Teatime
      London: 1976
      The first edition of this tale by Anthony Burgess, illustrated.
      £50.00
      Stock Code: 756A62
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    23. 1962 A Clockwork Orange
      1962 A Clockwork Orange
      London: 1962
      An uncommon, first edition copy of Anthony Burgess' celebrated novel, his jeu d'espirit, 'A Clockwork Orange'.
      £2,200.00
      Stock Code: 737L8D
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    24. SignedSigned
      1962 A Clockwork Orange
      1962 A Clockwork Orange
      London: 1962
      A scarce, signed, first edition copy of Anthony Burgess' celebrated novel, his jeu d'espirit, 'A Clockwork Orange'.
      £7,500.00
      Stock Code: 737L7
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    25. 1991-2004 The Alphabet Murders
      1991-2004 The Alphabet Murders
      New York: 1991-2004
      Fine first US editions, first impressions, of Sue Grafton's influential crime novels, each book titled after a letter in the alphabet.
      £150.00
      Stock Code: 709P17
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    26. 1994-2004 The Alphabet Murders
      1994-2004 The Alphabet Murders
      London: 1994-2004
      Fine first UK editions of five of Sue Grafton's exciting and deceptive crime novels in her 'Alphabet' series.
      £125.00
      Stock Code: 709P16
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    27. SignedSigned
      1988 E is for Evidence
      1988 E is for Evidence
      New York: 1988
      A signed first edition of Sue Grafton's exciting detective novel, the fifth in her series, inscribed to what appears to be her neighbour, Gail. In the original unclipped dustwrapper.
      £125.00
      Stock Code: 709P15
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    28. SignedSigned
      1997-2009 Eight Volumes of the The Alphabet Murders
      1997-2009 Eight Volumes of the The Alphabet Murders
      London: 1997-2009
      A set of eight first editions of Sue Grafton's popular and tense detective crime novels in her 'The Alphabet Murders' series, six volumes signed by the author.
      £3,400.00
      Stock Code: 674P3
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    29. SignedSigned
      1989 The Alphabet Murders
      1989 The Alphabet Murders
      New York: 1989-2007
      Fifteen fine US first editions of Sue Grafton's immensely popular crime series, the 'Alphabet Murders', fourteen volumes signed by the author, many volumes with certificates of authenticity.
      £590.00
      Stock Code: 672P35
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    30. SignedSigned
      1983-7 'A' is for Alibi 'B' is for Burglar 'C' is for Corpse
      1983-7 'A' is for Alibi 'B' is for Burglar 'C' is for Corpse
      London: 1982-7
      Signed first UK editions of the first three of Sue Grafton's popular detective series, the 'Alphabet Murders'. In the original unclipped dustwrappers.
      £950.00
      Stock Code: 672P30
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    31. 1987 D Is For Deadbeat
      1987 D Is For Deadbeat
      London: 1987
      An excellent first UK edition of Sue Grafton's fourth novel in her celebrated 'alphabet series'.
      £200.00
      Stock Code: 672H15
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    32. SignedSigned
      1982 A is for Alibi a Kinsey Millhone Mystery
      1982 A is for Alibi a Kinsey Millhone Mystery
      New York: 1982
      A fine first edition, first impression, of Sue Grafton's influential debut detective novel ''A' is for Alibi', signed by the author to the title page.
      £3,900.00
      Stock Code: 672P29
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    33. SignedSigned
      1967 Keziah Dane
      1967 Keziah Dane
      New York: 1967
      A signed first edition of Sue Grafton's moving and engrossing novel about a poverty-struck widow, 'Keziah Dane'.
      £500.00
      Stock Code: 672P12
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    34. 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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    35. 1982 The End of the World News Anthony Burgess First Edition Novel Trotsky Freud
      1982 The End of the World News Anthony Burgess First Edition Novel Trotsky Freud
      London: 1982
      The first edition of this novel by British author Anthony Burgess.
      £60.00
      Stock Code: MOD4-A-18
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    36. 1964 Anthony Burgess First Edition Eve of Saint Venus Dustwrapper Illustrated
      1964 Anthony Burgess First Edition Eve of Saint Venus Dustwrapper Illustrated
      London: 1964
      A first edition of this novella by Anthony Burgess.
      £50.00
      Stock Code: MOD6-D-21
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