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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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1960 For Your Eyes Only: Five Secret Occasions in the Life of James BondLondon: 1960A smart first edition of Ian Fleming's James Bond short-story collection, complete with the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1962 The Spy Who Loved MeLondon: 1962A vibrant example of the first edition, first impression of Ian Fleming's ninth 007 novel, in the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1963 On Her Majesty's Secret ServiceLondon: 1963A second impression copy of the tenth 007 novel, another thrilling espionage novel following the exploits of James Bond. -
2015 The Man with the Golden Typewriter: Ian Fleming's James Bond LettersLondon: 2015The first edition, first impression of this terrific volume containing Ian Fleming's witty letters. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
1965 The Man With The Golden GunLondon: 1965A lovely first edition James Bond novel by Ian Fleming, his final Bond novel, following a riveting adventurous plot in Japan. -
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. -
1965 The Man With The Golden GunLondon : 1965A very smart first edition copy of Ian Fleming's thrilling Bond novel The Man With The Golden Gun, in the original Richard Chopping dust wrapper. -
1973 Slay-RideLondon: 1973A first edition copy of this racing crime fiction novel by Dick Francis, which follows an investigation on a British jockey who goes missing in Norway, presented in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1971 BonecrackLondon: 1971A first edition of Dick Francis' thrilling novel presented in an excellent dust wrapper. -
1962 The Spy Who Loved MeLondon: 1962The first Book Club edition of the ninth novel to feature James Bond, published the same year as the true first edition. -
1963 On Her Majesty's Secret ServiceLondon: 1963A near fine first edition of the tenth James Bond novel by Ian Fleming, a thrilling part of the Blofeld trilogy, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1961 ThunderballLondon: 1961A fine first edition, first impression, of this thrilling James Bond novel by Ian Fleming, in the original illustrated dustwrapper. -
1965 The Man With The Golden GunLondon: 1965A lovely first edition James Bond novel by Ian Fleming, his final Bond novel, following a riveting adventurous plot in Japan. -
1964 You Only Live TwiceLondon: 1964A first edition, second state of this popular James Bond novel. -
1965 The Man With The Golden GunLondon: 1965A fine first edition James Bond novel by Ian Fleming, his final Bond novel, following a riveting plot in Japan. -
1964 You Only Live TwiceLondon: 1964A superb first impression of the eleventh James Bond novel, later made into a film with Sean Connery as Bond. From the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. -
1965 The Man with the Golden GunLondon: 1965A smart first edition of Ian Fleming's final novel in the James Bond series, published posthumously. -
1965 The Man with the Golden GunLondon: 1965A smart first edition of Ian Fleming's final novel in the James Bond series, published posthumously. -
1965 The Man with the Golden GunLondon: 1965A smart first edition of Ian Fleming's final novel in the James Bond series, published posthumously. -
1963 On Her Majesty's Secret ServiceLondon: 1963A lovely first book club edition of Ian Fleming's acclaimed Bond novel, published in the same year as the true first. -
1963 On Her Majesty's Secret ServiceLondon: 1963A first edition of the tenth novel in Ian Fleming's James Bond series, featuring notorious villain Blofeld. -
1965 The Man With The Golden GunLondon: 1965A very smart, first edition of this novel from Ian Fleming's noted James Bond series. With the original Richard Chopping dustwrapper. -
1964 Address Given at the Memorial Service for Ian FlemingWesterham: 1964An uncommon first edition of the address given by William Plomer at Ian Fleming's funeral. -
1965 The Man With The Golden GunLondon: 1965A very smart, first edition of this James Bond novel. With the original Richard Chopping dustwrapper. -
1959 GoldfingerLondon: 1959A very smart first edition copy of the seventh James Bond novel. With the original Richard Chopping dustwrapper in a fantastic condition. -
1980-2000 The Works of Dick FrancisLondon: 1980-2000A smart seven volume set of the writings of prolific equestrian crime author, Dick Francis. -
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1964-2000 The Works of Dick FrancisLondon: 1964-2000An excellent collection of the works of noted equestrian author, Dick Francis, many of which are signed. An exceptional set of these much-loved works. -
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1957-2000 The Works of Dick FrancisLondon: 1957-2000A complete run of the works of the prolific equestrian author, Dick Francis, with three signed by the author, including the early work 'For Kicks'. An exceptional set for any collector. -
1965 The Man With The Golden GunLondon: 1965A very smart, first edition copy of this novel from Ian Fleming's noted James Bond series. In the original Richard Chopping designed dustwrapper. -
1962 The Spy Who Loved MeLondon: 1962The first edition, first impression of this early James Bond novel. 'The Spy Who Loved Me' is the ninth novel in the James Bond series. -
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1965 The James Bond DossierLondon: 1965A fine, signed copy of Kingsley Amis' analysis of the James Bond Novels. -
1965 The Man With The Golden GunLondon: 1965A very smart, first edition copy of this novel from Ian Fleming's noted James Bond series. In the original Richard Chopping designed dustwrapper.