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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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1997 The Journals of Susanna MoodieLondon: 1997Margaret Atwood's collection of poems written from the perspective of Susanna Moodie, in the original slipcase and beautifully illustrated by Charles Pachter, -
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2005 The Myths: A Short History of Myth, The Penelopiad, WeightLondon: 2005A wonderful, signed, Limited Edition set of three retellings of classical myth by Margaret Atwood, Jeanette Winterson and Karen Armstrong. With an original essay on myths by Philip Pullman. -
1986 The Handmaid's TaleLondon: 1986A superb example of the first UK edition of Margaret Atwood's award-winning novel 'The Handmaid's Tale', a modern classic set in a theocratic regime where women's rights have been revoked. -
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. -
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2019 The TestamentsLondon: 2019A signed copy of the first UK edition of Margaret Atwood's Booker Prize winning sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale'. -
2005 The PenelopiadLondon: 2005The first edition of this mythological retelling by Margaret Atwood, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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. -
2000 The Blind AssassinLondon: 2000A very smart first UK edition of Atwood's novel The Blind Assassin, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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2000 The Blind AssassinLondon: 2000A signed copy of the first UK edition of Margaret Atwood's Booker Prize winning work of historical fiction. -
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. -
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2005 The Myths: A Short History of Myth, The Penelopiad, WeightLondon: 2005A wonderful, signed, Limited Edition set of three retellings of classical myth by Margaret Atwood, Jeanette Winterson and Karen Armstrong. With an original essay on myths by Philip Pullman. -
2000 The Blind AssassinLondon: 2000An extremely smart first edition copy of Margaret Atwood's Booker Prize winning novel 'The Blind Assassin'. -
1991-2004 The Alphabet MurdersNew York: 1991-2004Fine first US editions, first impressions, of Sue Grafton's influential crime novels, each book titled after a letter in the alphabet. -
1994-2004 The Alphabet MurdersLondon: 1994-2004Fine first UK editions of five of Sue Grafton's exciting and deceptive crime novels in her 'Alphabet' series. -
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1988 E is for EvidenceNew York: 1988A signed first edition of Sue Grafton's exciting detective novel, the fifth in her series, inscribed to what appears to be her neighbour, Gail. In the original unclipped dustwrapper. -
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1997-2009 Eight Volumes of the The Alphabet MurdersLondon: 1997-2009A set of eight first editions of Sue Grafton's popular and tense detective crime novels in her 'The Alphabet Murders' series, six volumes signed by the author. -
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1989 The Alphabet MurdersNew York: 1989-2007Fifteen fine US first editions of Sue Grafton's immensely popular crime series, the 'Alphabet Murders', fourteen volumes signed by the author, many volumes with certificates of authenticity. -
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1983-7 'A' is for Alibi 'B' is for Burglar 'C' is for CorpseLondon: 1982-7Signed first UK editions of the first three of Sue Grafton's popular detective series, the 'Alphabet Murders'. In the original unclipped dustwrappers. -
1987 D Is For DeadbeatLondon: 1987An excellent first UK edition of Sue Grafton's fourth novel in her celebrated 'alphabet series'. -
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1982 A is for Alibi a Kinsey Millhone MysteryNew York: 1982A fine first edition, first impression, of Sue Grafton's influential debut detective novel ''A' is for Alibi', signed by the author to the title page. -
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1967 Keziah DaneNew York: 1967A signed first edition of Sue Grafton's moving and engrossing novel about a poverty-struck widow, 'Keziah Dane'. -
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'.