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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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1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
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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. -
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1926 Ulick and SorachaLondon: 1926A limited edition copy of Ulrick and Soracha printed on Japon vellum paper. Signed by the author George Moore. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1968 ForfeitLondon: 1968The first edition of Dick Francis's work regarding a horse racing journalist, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1966 Flying FinishLondon: 1966A very smart, first edition copy of Dick Francis' mystery novel 'Flying Finish'. -
1962 Dead CertNew York: 1962A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' first novel. -
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1964 NerveNew York; Evanston: 1964A signed first US edition of this intriguing novel set in the horse-racing world, written by celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis. -
1966 Flying FinishNew York; Evanston: 1966A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' novel. -
1965 Odds AgainstNew York: 1965A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' first Sid Halley novel. -
1967 Blood SportNew York; Evanston: 1967A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' novel. -
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'. -
1983 The Danger Dick Francis First Edition DustwrapperLondon: 1983A lovely first edition copy of Dick Francis's 'The Danger', complete with original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1988-91 3Vol Dick Francis Novels First Edition Straight The Edge ComebackLondon: 1988 - 1991A collection of three novels by Dick Francis. -
1973 Dick Francis Slay-Ride First UK Edition Original DustwrapperLondon: 1973A first edition of this crime thriller from one of the masters of this genre Dick Francis. -
1973 Dick Francis Slay-Ride First Edition Original DustwrapperLondon: 1973A first edition of this crime thriller from one of the masters of this genre Dick Francis. -
1974 Dick Francis Knock Down First Edition in Dustwrapper Horse RacingLondon: 1974The first edition of this racing novel by renowned author of equestrian fiction, Dick Francis. -
1973 Dick Francis 1st Slay-Ride First Edition Racing NovelLondon: 1973A first edition of one of Dick Francis' earliest novels, 'Slay-Ride'. -
1986 Bolt by Dick Francis Thriller Author's Presentation Copy Dustwrapper FirstLondon: 1986A first edition of this thriller by Dick Francis. -
1976 In the Frame Dick Francis Thriller Author's Presentation Copy First EditionLondon: 1976A first edition of this thriller by Dick Francis, with an ink inscription by the author to front free endpaper. -
1978 Trial Run by Dick Francis Crime Novel First Edition Author's PresentationLondon: 1978A first edition of this crime novel by Dick Francis. -
1977 Risk by Dick Francis Author's Presentation Copy Dustwrapper Thriller FirstLondon: 1977A first edition of this crime thriller by Dick Francis. -
1975 High Stakes by Dick Francis First EditionLondon: 1975A first edition novel by popular writer Dick Francis. -
1998/1999 2Vols Dick Francis Field 13 Second Wind Horse Racing First EditionLondon: 1998 - 1999A two volume collection of first edition novels by Dick Francis. -
1972 Smokescreen By Dick Francis First Edition In DustwrapperLondon: 1972'Smokescreen' is a crime novel by Dick Francis featuring the main character of Edward Lincoln, a movie actor who does his own stunts. In original dustwrapper, jacket photograph by Beverley Le Barrow. -
1977/1978 2Vols Dick Francis Risk Trial Run Horse Racing Crime First EditionsLondon: 1977/1978A two volume set of Dick Francis UK first editions. -
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1982 Banker by Dick Francis Crime Novel First Edition Author's Presentation CopyLondon: 1982A first edition of this crime novel by Dick Francis. -
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1980 Reflex by Dick Francis First Edition Crime Novel Inscribed by the AuthorLondon: 1980A first edition of this crime novel by Dick Francis.
