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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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1760-1807 Life of Clarendon; The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in EnglandOxford: 1760-1807A uniformly bound edition of Edward Hyde's first hand account of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, present alongside his two volume biography. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1936 A Devotionarie Book of John Evelyn of Wotton 1620-1706London: 1936A limited edition of John Evelyn's religious devotional work, in the original scarce dust wrapper. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
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. -
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. -
1843-1844 3 Vols Our MessDublin: 1843-1844Three volumes of works by Charles Lever, richly illustrated. -
c1879 Memoirs of John EvelynLondon: c1879A beautiful copy bound in full vellum of the memoirs of John Evelyn. -
1819 Memoirs, Illustrative of the Life and Writings of John EvelynLondon: 1819A detailed edition of the life and memoirs of diarist John Evelyn. -
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'. -
1760 2vol The Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon Early Edition Publisher's BoardsOxford: 1760An early edition of Edward Hyde, the Duke of Clarendon's autobiography. Printed from his original manuscripts given to the University of Oxford. -
1825 The Miscellaneous Writings John Evelyn William Upcott Very ScarceLondon: 1825A very scarce work compiling the miscellaneous writings of John Evelyn, with additional material by William Upcott. The volume is illustrated with four plates. -
1848 The Life of Mrs Godolphin John Evelyn BiographyLondon: 1848A copy of John Evelyn's memoir of the British courtier 'Margaret Godolphin'. -
1827 George Agar Ellis Ellis on Clarendon 1st Edition Biography History AccountLondon: 1827A hardback rebinding of the 1827 'Ellis on Clarendon', an historical account of the Earl of Clarendon's life and character. -
1819 2vol Memoirs of the Life and Writings of John Evelyn Edited by BrayLondon: 1819A detailed edition of the life and memoirs of diarist John Evelyn. -
1765 2 vol The State of Letters Earl of Clarendon Scarce Richard PowneyOxford; Dublin: 1765A scarce complete two volume set of letters and diary entries from the Henry Hyde, the second Earl of Clarendon. -
1914 Seven Letters of John Evelyn Facsimile Limited Edition ScarceOxford: 1914A wonderful copy of this limited edition work, featuring seven letters written by John Evelyn. -
1819 2vol Memoirs of John Evelyn Life Writings Diary Correspondence Charles ILondon: 1819A rich wealth of information about the goings-on of the seventeenth century, from the perspective of a gardener and diarist. -
1852 4Vol Edward Bray Diary and Correspondence of John Evelyn Charles I PlatesLondon: 1852-1857The Diary and Correspondence of John Evelyn, F.R.S., author of "Sylvia". -
1827 5Vols William Bray Memoirs Of John Evelyn Esq With Correspondence IllusLondon : 1827The diaries of the other great British 17th century diarist, and rival to Pepys, John Evelyn. -
1827 5 Vols MEMOIRS of JOHN EVELYN Diary William BrayLondon : 1827John Evelyn's famous memoirs in a deep navy full calf binding with elegant gilt tooled decoration.