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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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1957 The Short Reign of Pippin IVNew York: 1957The first edition of John Steinbeck's only political satire, satirising mid-century French politics. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1961 The Winter of Our DiscontentLondon: 1961The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's final novel, a moving and humane work that was well received. -
1947 The Wayward BusNew York: 1947The first edition, first impression of Steinbeck's novel exploring human nature, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1942 The Moon is DownNew York: 1942A smart first edition of this novel fashioned for theatre adaptation from American writer John Steinbeck. -
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1942 The Moon is DownNew York: 1942A first edition of John Steinbeck's insightful military novella written and published during World War II. -
1947 The PearlNew York: 1947The first edition of Steinbeck's popular novella about a pearl diver and his family, in the original second issue dust wrapper. -
1961 The Winter of Our DiscontentLondon: 1961A smart first UK edition of the last novel written by American author John Steinbeck. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
1945 Cannery RowLondon: 1945The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's classic American novel, set in Monterey during the Great Depression. -
1945 Cannery RowLondon: 1945The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's classic American novel, set in Monterey during the Great Depression. -
1958 The Log from the Sea of CortezLondon: 1958The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's narrative about the marine specimen collecting trip he undertook with his great friend, Ed Ricketts, in 1940. -
1942 The Moon is DownNew York: 1942The book club edition of John Steinbeck's novel about the military occupation of a town in Northern Europe. -
1942 The Moon is DownLondon: 1942The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's novel about the military occupation of a town in Northern Europe. -
1946 De VliegenvangerAmsterdam: 1946The scarce first Dutch language trade edition of Steinbeck's novel 'The Moon is Down', about the military occupation of a town in Northern Europe. -
1954 Sweet ThursdayLondon: 1954The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's sequel to his novel 'Cannery Row'. In the exceptionally bright dust wrapper. -
1945 The Red PonyNew York: 1945The first illustrated edition of John Steinbeck's episodic novella about life on a California Ranch, illustrated by Wesley Dennis. -
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. -
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. -
1957 The Short Reign of Pippin IVLondon: 1957The first U.K. edition of Steinbeck's only political satire, satirising mid-century French politics. -
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'.
