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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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1791 The Life and Adventures of Robinson CrusoeLondon: 1791An early illustrated edition of Daniel Defoe's captivating and very popular adventure novel, this copy being illustrated with twelve striking plates. -
1822 The Life and Adventures of Robinson CrusoeChiswick : 1822A delightful pocket-sized copy of Daniel Defoe's very popular Robinson Crusoe novel, complete here in two volumes, with charming vignettes throughout. -
1816 The Life and Surprising Adventures of Robinson CrusoeLondon: 1816The two volume illustrated stereotype edition of Daniel Defoe's renowned adventure novel following the shipwrecked Robinson Crusoe, bound in one volume in full calf. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1927-8 The Shakespeare Head Edition of the Novels and Selected Writings of Daniel DefoeOxford: 1927-8A limited edition collection of the works of Daniel Defoe, including his popular adventure novel about Robinson Crusoe, bound in a half calf signed binding by Bayntun. -
1887 The Life, Adventures and Piracies of the Famous Captain SingletonLondon: 1887A very scarce 'Camelot Series' edition of Daniel Defoe's novel, with notes by British journalist H. Halliday Sparling. -
1954 Robinson CrusoeLondon: 1954A pleasing abridged edition of this classic adventure novel from Daniel Defoe, complete with the very scarce unclipped dust wrapper. -
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. -
1929 The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll FlandersLondon: 1929A smart new edition of this illustrated copy of Defoe's picaresque novel following the fall and redemption of Moll Flanders, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1904 The Life, Adventures, and Piracies of the Famous Captain SingletonLondon: 1904A smart copy of Daniel Defoe's engrossing adventure novel, succeeding the hugely popular 'Robinson Crusoe'. -
1706 Jure Divino: A Satyr.London: 1706The first edition of Daniel Defoe's philosophical verse essay, exploring the history of the British monarchy and government. -
1864 The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, MarinerLondon: 1864A very scarce, vibrantly illustrated Victorian era edition of Daniel Dafoe's classic work, with plates from Joseph Martin Kronheim. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
1815 Robinson CrusoeLondon: 1815A scarce and sought after 'academic edition' of Robinson Crusoe, an extensively annotated edition with footnotes on a wide variety of subjects. -
1804 The Life and Adventures of Robinson CrusoeLondon: 1804A very smart large paper edition of Daniel Defoe's important travelogue novel, a nice copy illustrated throughout by Thomas Stothard. -
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. -
1960 A Journal of the Plague YearLondon: 1960A decorative copy of Daniel Defoe's 'A Journal of the Plague Year', reprinted by The Folio Society, in the original slipcase. -
1906 The Life and Adventures of Robinson CrusoeLondon: [1906]A bright illustrated edition of Defoe's classic tale of 'Robinson Crusoe.' -
1883 The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, MarinerLondon: 1883A scarce facsimile reprint of the first edition of Robinson Crusoe, originally published in 1719. -
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. -
1743 The Memoirs of Cap. George Carleton, an English OfficerLondon: 1743A scarce reissue of the memoirs of Captain George Carleton, an intriguing work with a complicated authorship history. -
c1932 Assorted Works of Children's LiteratureLondon: c1932An unusually bright collection of four important pieces of children's literature, illustrated in colour and in splendid decorative bindings. -
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'. -
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'. -
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. -
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. -
1820 2vol The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Defoe Stothard IllustrationLondon: 1820Two beautifully bound volumes of this famous adventure work.