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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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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. -
1823 6 Vols The Works of Laurence SterneLondon : 1823A lovely six-volume set of Sterne’s works, uniformly bound in full straight-grain morocco, including "Tristram Shandy" and "A Sentimental Journey." -
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. -
1931-1932 Dryden: The Dramatic WorksLondon: 1931-19321A pleasing complete limited Nonesuch Press edition of John Dryden's works. -
1931 6vol Dryden: The Dramatic WorksLondon: 1931A smart limited edition set of the dramatic works of English author John Dryden. -
c1945 Plates for A Sentimental JourneyNone: c1945A very scarce series of plates by Richard Dreyer, simple pen and ink drawings depicting scenes from Sterne's famous novel. -
1903 The Life & Opinions of Tristram ShandyLondon: 1903A beautifully illustrated two volume edition of Laurence Sterne's 'Tristram Shandy', with engraved plates from Harry Furniss, and in signed Zaehnsdorf bindings. -
1798 The Works of Laurence SterneLondon: 1798A complete set of the works of Laurence Sterne, collecting together his fiction and non-fiction, each volume is illustrated with a frontispiece. -
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. -
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. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1682 Religio Laici, or, A Laymans Faith. A Poem.London: 1682The first edition of this religious poem in heroic couplets by John Dryden. -
1775-1776 Letters of the Late Rev. Mr. Laurence SterneLondon: 1775-1776The letters and correspondence of writer Laurence Sterne. With volume III present in the first edition, and volumes I and II in the 'New Edition' of the following year. -
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. -
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. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
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. -
1769 The Works of Laurence SterneLondon: 1769The collected works of Laurence Sterne, containing his most beloved and influential works, with a portrait frontispiece to Volume I. -
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. -
C.1854 The Poems of John DrydenLondon: 1854A handsomely bound collection of poetry by John Dryden. -
1808 A Sentimental Journey Through France and ItalyLondon: 1808An illustrated edition of Laurence Sterne's travel work exploring France and Italy towards the end of his life, a smart stereotype edition. -
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1761-1767 The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, GentlemanLondon: 1761-1767An exceptionally lovely first edition set of all nine volumes of Laurence Sterne's 'Tristram Shandy', including five first editions, and three volumes signed by Sterne himself. -
1808 The Works of Laurence SterneLondon: 1808A wonderfully illustrated four volume edition of the works of Anglo-Irish novelist and cleric Laurence Sterne. -
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. -
1717 5Vol The Dramatick Works of John DrydenLondon: 1717Five volumes only of this very scarce early eighteenth century six volume edition of the dramatic works of Restoration era poet and playwright John Dryden. -
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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. -
1823 6Vol The Works of Laurence SterneLondon: 1823A delightfully bound six volume edition of the works of the famed eighteenth century author. -
1800 The Works of Laurence SterneBerwick: 1800A collection of the works of Laurence Sterne, one of the most important Anglo-Irish authors of the eighteenth century. -
1862 The Poetical Works of John Dryden With Life and Critical DissertationEdinburgh: 1862A collection of the poetical works of John Dryden with a biographical notice and critical dissertation written by Rev. George Gilfillan. -
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1760-1767 The Life and Opinions of Tristram ShandyLondon: 1760-1767The complete nine volumes of Laurence Sterne's noted work, 'The Life and Opinons of Tristram Shandy'. Volumes III-IX are first editions. -
1884 Voyage Sentimental en France et en ItalieParis: 1884A limited edition copy of Laurence Sterne's popular novel, translated here into French. Illustrated throughout, including with a colour title page. -
c1920 7vol Supplemental Nights Richard Burton Arabian Nights Limited EdAnon: c1920A complete seven volume set of Richard Burton's supplemental series of 'The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night'.