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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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1850 2 Vols in 1 The Works of Lord Byron with a Life and Illustrative NotesLondon: 1850A richly illustrated collection of Byron’s works, complete in two volumes bound as one, with a biographical “Life” and extensive notes, bound in a handsome full morocco. -
1813-1814 Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, The Giaour, The Bride of Abydos, The Corsair, Ode to Napoleon BuonaparteLondon: 1813-1814A calf-bound volume of five of Lord Byron's works, including the first edition, second issue of 'Bride of Abydos' and 'The Corsair. -
1824 Don Juan: Cantos I. to V.London: 1822 [1824]An uncommon Benbow pirated edition of Cantos I-V of Lord Byron's 'Don Juan'. A personalised copy from the library of Arts and Crafts architect Norman Jewson. -
1879 6 Vols The Poetical Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1879A smart new edition of Byron’s complete poetical works, elegantly bound in full calf with an engraved frontispiece portrait. -
1974-1994 13Vols Byron's Letters and JournalsLondon: 1974-1994The complete thirteen volume set of the letters and journals of Lord Byron in their original dust wrappers, including the scarce supplementary volume. -
1927 The Play's The Thing! Musical Plays for ChildrenNot stated: [1927]The delightful first edition of 12 musical plays for children by beloved author Enid Blyton, with a frontispiece, 23 plates and musical scores throughout. -
1821-4 Don JuanLondon: 1821-4A sought after set of Lord Byron's epic poem, this set including the first editions of Cantos VI to XVI, and the first octavo editions of Cantos I-V, bound in half calf. -
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1898-1904 The Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1898-1904The complete thirteen volume edition de luxe of the poetry, letters and journals of Lord Byron. A limited edition work, initialled by the publisher, and illustrated throughout. -
1814-1821 Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice; The Corsair, A TaleLondon: 1814-1821A fantastic volume gathering together the first editions of two works from Lord Byron, 'Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice', and 'The Corsair'. -
1812-1818 Childe Harold's PilgrimageLondon: 1812-1818All four cantos of Lord Byron's lengthy narrative poem handsomely bound in a single volume, with cantos III and IV present in the first edition, and cantos I and II in the fifth edition. -
1855-1856 The Poetical Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1855-1856A beautiful six volume edition of the poetical works of Lord Byron, uniformly bound in full calf with gilt detailing. -
1950-1971 A Collection of Enid Blyton "Famous Five" NovelsLondon: 1950-1971A superb collection of nine novels from Enid Blyton's much loved "Famous Five" series, each with their original charming dust wrapper. -
1951-1969 A Collection of Enid Blyton's Famous Five NovelsLondon: 1951-1969A wonderful collection of fourteen early impression novels from Enid Blyton's highly popular "Famous Five" series, each with the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1956-1960 Three Cheers Secret Seven & Good Old Secret SevenLeicester : 1956-1960A lovely pair of "Secret Seven" stories written by Enid Blyton, both works present in the first edition and complete with the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1955 The River of AdventureLondon: 1955The first edition of Enid Blyton's eighth "Adventure" book, complete with the publisher's striking dust wrapper and charming illustrations from Stuart Tresilian. -
1815-1818 Childe Harold's Pilgrimage and Other PoemsLondon: 1815-1818Lord Byron's celebrated epic poem, Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, comprised of the first edition, second issue of Cantos III and IV, and the tenth edition of Cantos I and II, alongside a number of his other poetical works. -
1896 The Poetical Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1896An attractive late nineteenth century edition of the poetical works of Lord Byron, in an attractive full calf signed binding by Mudie. -
c1855 The Illustrated ByronLondon: c1855A clothbound copy of this illustrated collection of the works of Lord Byron, with contributions from important artists. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1855-6 The Poetical Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1855-6A six volume set of poetical works by the revered Lord Byron, in a decorative full calf binding. -
1951-52 Five on Kirrin Island Again & Five Run Away TogetherLondon: 1951-1952Two pleasing 'Famous Five' novels from beloved children's author Enid Blyton. -
1950 Six Cousins AgainLondon: 1950The first edition of this delightful children's novel written by Enid Blyton, the second of her works to feature the "Six Cousins", presenting their adventures on the farm. -
1889 The Poetical Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1889A smartly bound collection of the poetical works of British poet Lord Byron, with illustrations. -
1891-4 The Thousand Best Poems In The WorldLondon: 1891-4Two copious volumes of poetry featuring works from some of the most popular poets, including Coleridge, Lord Byron, Campbell and many more. -
1821 Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice. A Tragedy - In Five Acts.Philadelphia: 1821A lovely example of the scarce first US edition of Lord Byron's blank verse tragedy, published in the year of the UK true first. -
1813-1821 The Works of Lord Byron, with Polidori's 'Vampyre'London: 1813-1821The first edition, third 'Shirwood, Neely' issue of John William Polidori's 'The Vampire', bound in a six volume set with nineteen further first and early editions of the works of Byron. -
1845 Don Juan: by Lord Byron. In Sixteen Cantos.London: 1845A charming, pocket-sized edition of Lord Byron's epic poem, Don Juan, in sixteen cantos. -
1964 Good Old Secret SevenLeicester: 1964The second impression of Enid Blyton's twelfth 'Secret Seven' novel. -
1823 Don Juan: Cantos IX.- X.- and XI.London: 1823The first small paper edition of Canto's IX, X and XI of Lord Byron's epic poem, Don Juan. -
1819 Beppo, A Venetian StoryLondon: 1819The eighth edition of Lord Byron's narrative poem set during a Venetian Carnival. -
1821-1824 Don Juan. Cantos I to XVI.London: 1821-1824An early, mixed imprint edition of Lord Byron's celebrated epic poem, Don Juan. -
1824 Don Juan. A Poem.London: 1822 [1824]A scarce, early edition of Cantos I to XVI of Lord Byron's celebrated epic poem, Don Juan. -
1828 Don Juan. Cantos I to VI.London: 1828An early edition of Cantos I to VI of Lord Byron's famous epic poem, Don Juan. -
1864 The Termination of the Sixteenth Canto of Lord Byron's Don JuanLondon: 1864A very scarce, first edition of Harry Wetton's notes regarding the sixteenth canto of Lord Byron's epic poem, 'Don Juan'. -
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1823 [1822] Werner, a TragedyLondon: 1823 [1822]A smartly bound first issue copy of this lesser known tragic play by Lord Byron. -
1823 Don Juan. Cantos XII. - XIII. - And XIV.London: 1823The scarce first edition, second issue of Cantos XII, XIII and XIV of Lord Byron's celebrated epic poem surrounding the legend of Don Juan, in the publisher's original boards.