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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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1986 Going SoloLondon: 1986A very scarce uncorrected proof copy of Roald Dahl's second autobiography, detailing his exploits as a World War II pilot. -
1991-1993 The Vicar of Nibbleswicke & My YearLondon: 1991-1993A delightful pair of first edition Roald Dahl books, including his autobiography 'My Year', and children's story 'The Vicar of Nibbleswicke'. -
1979 My Uncle OswaldLondon: 1979A very smart first edition of this salacious Uncle Oswald comedy from Roald Dahl. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1984 Boy: Tales of ChildhoodLondon: 1984A very smart first edition of Roald Dahl's bestselling autobiography, with the original dust wrapper. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
1993 My YearLondon: 1993The first edition of this work, expanding the diary Dahl wrote in the final year of his life. Illustrated with watercolours by Quentin Blake. -
1991 Memories with Food at Gipsy HouseLondon: 1991A fine example of the first edition of this collection of anecdotes and recipes authored by Roald Dahl, and his wife Felicity. -
1962 The Ipcress FileLondon: 1962The sought after first edition of the first spy novel to be written by noted espionage author, Len Deighton. -
1977-1987 A Collection of Novels and Historical Works by Len DeightonLondon: 1977-1987A very smart collection of first edition novels and historical works surrounding World War Two, by Len Deighton. -
1967 An Expensive Place to DieLondon: 1967A smart first edition of this spy novel by Len Deighton, with the original Top Secret In Transit Docket insert. -
1987-1993 Winter; Mamista; City of Gold; Violent WardLondon : 1987-1993Four first edition of novels by Len Dighton in original dust wrappers. -
1978 SS-GB: Nazi Occupied Britain 1941London: 1978The first edition of this alternative history novel from Len Deighton. -
1975 Yesterday's SpyLondon : 1975A fine copy of the uncorrected proof of Yesterday's Spy by Len Deighton. -
1968-1985 Collection of Len Deighton NovelsLondon: 1968-1985A well presented set of first editions, comprised of the works of Len Deighton, as well as a bibliography of his work. -
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. -
1975 Yesterday's SpyLondon: 1975An extremely smart first edition copy of Len Deighton's spy novel, in the original dust wrapper. -
1967 An Expensive Place to DieLondon: 1967A smart first edition of this spy novel by Len Deighton, in the original dust wrapper. -
1982 Goodbye Mickey MouseLondon: 1982A brilliantly presented historical novel set in Britain in 1944, by British author Len Deighton -
1963 Horse Under WaterLondon: 1963A well presented first edition of the spy novel succeeding Len Deighton's The Ipcress File. -
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1972-1981 Close Up; XPDLondon; New York: 1972-1981A pair of first edition novels by British author Len Deighton. -
1967 An Expensive Place to DieNew York: 1967The first US edition of this thrilling novel from Len Deighton. -
1975 Yesterday's SpyLondon: 1975A very smart first edition of Len Deighton's thrilling novel Yesterday's Spy. -
1976 Twinkle, Twinkle, Little SpyLondon: 1976A well presented first edition of Len Deighton's exciting spy novel. -
1976 Twinkle, Twinkle, Little SpyLondon: 1976A very smart first edition of Len Deighton's exciting spy novel. -
1978 SS-GB: Nazi Occupied Britain 1941London: 1978The first edition of this alternative history novel by British author, Len Deighton. -
1963 Horse Under WaterLondon: 1963A very smart first edition of the second of four Deighton spy novels. -
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1972 Close-UpLondon: 1972A bright first impression of Len Deighton's satirical novel of Hollywood. -
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. -
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1946 Over to YouLondon: 1946A signed first UK edition of Roald Dahl's first published book for adult readers, a collection of ten short stories, including 'Beware the Dog'. -
1946 Over to YouLondon: 1946A first UK impression of this collection of ten short stories by Roald Dahl, in the unclipped dust wrapper.
