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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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1927 When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1927A lovely copy of the sixteenth edition of this book of poetry by A. A. Milne, adorned with numerous illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard. -
1989 Fire Down BelowLondon : 1989The first edition of the gripping third novel of the sea trilogy by acclaimed writer Sir William Golding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1929 The Christopher Robin Story Book From When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1929A delightful first edition of one of A. A. Milne’s beloved tales featuring the cherished character, Christopher Robin, beautifully illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard. -
1927 Now We Are SixLondon: 1927The first edition of A. A. Milne's poetry collection featuring his beloved anthropomorphic characters from five hundred acre wood. -
1929-1946 Toad of Toad Hall; Chloe MarrLondon: 1929-1946Two first editions from A. A. Milne, including his dramatic adaptation of beloved children's novel 'The Wind in the Willows', and his comedy novel 'Chloe Marr'. -
1929 Toad of Toad HallLondon: 1929The first edition of A. A. Milne's dramatic adaptation of beloved children's novel 'The Wind in the Willows'. -
1956 Pincher MartinLondon: 1956A wonderful first edition of this existentialist novel from British writer William Golding, in the original dust wrapper. -
1955 The InheritorsLondon: 1955The first edition of William Golding's second novel, a work of prehistoric fiction following the extinction of a Neanderthal tribe. -
1930 Fourteen Songs from "When We Were Very Young"London: 1930An illustrated series of poems by A. A. Milne, set to music by composer Harold Fraser-Simson and complete with the 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. -
1929 Toad of Toad HallLondon: 1929The first edition of A. A. Milne's dramatic adaptation of beloved children's novel 'The Wind in the Willows', in the original dust wrapper. -
1925 The King's BreakfastLondon: 1925The first edition of this illustrated poem by A. A. Milne, with music by H. Fraser-Simson and illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard. -
1929 Toad of Toad HallLondon: 1929The first edition of this play from A. A. Milne, a dramatisation of Kenneth Grahame's popular novel 'The Wind in the Willows'. -
1926-27 Teddy Bear and Other Songs From "When We Were Very Young", Songs FromLondon: 1926-27The first edition of two beautiful anthology of songs by A. A. Milne, complete with Shepard's charming illustrations. -
1995 The Double TongueLondon: 1995A smart first edition, first impression, of this posthumously published work from British novelist William Golding. -
1971 The Scorpion God: Three Short NovelsLondon: 1971A smart first edition of this collection of novellas from British writer William Golding. -
1989 Fire Down BelowLondon: 1989A first UK edition of this novel by Nobel Prize winning author William Golding. -
1965 The Hot Gates and Other Occasional PiecesLondon: 1965A smart first edition of this collection of writings from British novelist William Golding. -
1980 Rites of PassageLondon: 1980A smart first edition of William Golding's award winning novel Rites of Passage, with the original dust wrapper. -
1959 Free FallLondon: 1959A smart first edition of this insightful novel from English writer William Golding. -
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1991 To the Ends of the EarthLondon: 1991Brian Aldiss's own fine example of the signed limited edition of William Golding's trilogy of nautical novels set in the early 19th century. -
1959 Free FallLondon: 1959Author Brian Aldiss's copy of the first edition of William Golding's fourth novel following an English painter who is held in a German POW camp in the Second World War. -
1955 The InheritorsLondon: 1955Brian Aldiss's copy of the first edition of William Golding's second novel, a work of prehistoric fiction following the extinction of a Neanderthal tribe. -
1927 When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1927The scarce and sough after monogram edition of A. A. Milne's 'When We Were Very Young'. A beautiful edition of a much loved work. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
1964 The SpireLondon: 1964The first edition of this popular novel from William Golding, in the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1926 Teddy Bear and Other Songs from "When We Were Very Young"London: 1926The first edition of this illustrated collection of the poems of A. A. Milne put to songs, illustrated throughout by E. H. Shepard. -
1956 Pincher MartinLondon: 1956A smart first edition of this existentialist novel from British writer, William Golding. -
1971 The Scorpion God: Three Short NovelsLondon: 1971The first edition of William Golding's 1971 collection of three historical novellas. -
1982-1995 5vol A Collection of Works from William GoldingLondon: 1982-1995A smart collection of first editions of works from Nobel Prize winning British novelist and playwright, William Golding. -
1980 Rites of PassageLondon: 1980A smart first edition of William Golding's award winning novel Rites of Passage, with the original dust wrapper. -
1980 Rites of PassageLondon: 1980A smart first edition of William Golding's award winning novel Rites of Passage, with the original dust wrapper. -
1927 Fourteen Songs From "When We Were Very Young"London: 1927A smart reprint of this volume of songs by A. A. Milne, extracted from his work 'When We Were Very Young', and put to music, illustrated throughout by E. H. Shepard. -
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.