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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. -
1938 Solitude a PoemLondon: 1938A smart first edition of this epic poem by Vita Sackville-West, in the original dust wrapper. -
1931 All Passion SpentLondon: 1931A smart example of the first edition of one of Sackville-West's best known, and most loved, novels. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
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1922 The HeirLondon: 1922The first edition of this novel with a lovely association, signed by the author and her mother to the politician Alfred Milner. -
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1937 PepitaLondon: 1937The first edition of English writer and garden designer Vita Sackville-West's fascinating biography on her grandmother and mother. -
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1949 Knole and the SackvillesLondon: 1949A signed presentation copy of Vita Sackville-West's ode to her ancestral home Knole House, in Kent. -
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. -
1931-1933 The Edwardians, All Passion Spent, Thirty Clocks Strike the HourLeipzig and Paris: 1931-1933Three uncommon works from the Tauchnitz Edition of British and American authors by Vita Sackville West. -
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. -
1959 Daughter of FranceNew York: 1959The first U.S. edition of Vita Sackville-West's intriguing biography on la Grande Mademoiselle, illustrated throughout with the original decorative dustwrapper. -
1936 Saint Joan of ArcLondon: 1936A bright first edition of Vita Sackville-West's fascinating biography of the national heroine of France, Joan of Arc. In the very scarce dust wrapper. -
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1955 The LandLondon: 1955A lovely new edition of Vita Sackville-West's beloved pastoral poem, with a signed letter from the author loosely inserted. -
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. -
1931 2vol The EdwardiansLeipzig: 1931The first Tauchnitz edition of this novel by Vita Sackville-West, two volumes, one for German and one for Swiss publication. -
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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'.
