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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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1901 The Poetical Works of Matthew ArnoldLondon: 1901A beautifully bound reprint of the 1890 first edition of this collection of poetry from Matthew Arnold in half vellum. -
1822 Bracebridge Hall; Or, The HumoristsLondon: 1822A beautifully bound example of the first UK edition of Washington Irving's popular episodic novel set in an English manor, 'Bracebridge Hall'. -
1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher ColumbusLondon: 1828The first edition of Washington Irving's popular fictional account of the life of Christopher Columbus, bound in half calf. -
1882 The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.London: 1882A delightfully illustrated limited edition of Washington Irving's popular collection of short stories and essays, including "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". -
1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher ColumbusLondon: 1828Three volumes of the first edition of Washington Irving's popular fictionalised account of the life of Christopher Columbus, in the scarce publisher's original bindings. -
1914 Knickerbocker Papers, Being Rip Van Winkle & The Legend of Sleepy HollowLondon: 1914A scarce limited edition copy of the renowned Washington Irving's two most popular works, in the original dust wrapper. -
1824 Salmagundi: or, the Whim-Whams and Opinions of Launcelot LangstaffParis: 1824A Paris edition of Washington Irving's satirical periodical lampooning New York City. -
1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher ColumbusLondon: 1828The first edition of Washington Irving's popular fictional account of the life of Christopher Columbus, bound in half calf. -
1905 Poetical Works of Matthew ArnoldLondon: 1905An attractive collection of poems from Matthew Arnold, presented here in full calf prize binding. -
1913 The Poems of Matthew Arnold 1840-1867London: 1913A handsomely bound volume of the poetry of Matthew Arnold, with an introduction from literary critic and writer A. T. Quiller-Couch. In a signed half morocco binding by Riviere. -
1882 The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon Gent.London: 1882A delightfully illustrated limited edition of George Washington's popular collection of short stories and essays, including "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1905 Rip Van WinkleLondon; New York: 1905Arthur Rackham's strikingly illustrated edition of this popular tale by Washington Irving. -
1913 The Poems of Matthew Arnold 1840-1867London: 1913An attractive prize-bound copy of Matthew Arnold's poetry, with an introduction by A. T. Quiller-Couch. -
1871 Friendship's Garland: Being the Conversations, Letters, and Opinions of the Late Arminius Baron Von Thunder-Ten-TronckhLondon: 1871A first edition of this satirical work from English writer and cultural critic Matthew Arnold. -
1861 On Translating Homer Three Lectures Given at OxfordLondon: 1861A smart first edition of these published lectures on translations of Homer's work from English cultural critic Matthew Arnold. -
1883 Isaiah of Jerusalem in the Authorised English VersionLondon: 1883The first edition of Matthew Arnold's critique and translation of the old testament. -
1870 St. Paul and Protestantism; With an Introduction on Puritanism and the Church of EnglandLondon: 1870The first edition of this collection of essays on the Church of England and puritanism. -
1885 Discourses in AmericaLondon: 1885A pleasing first edition containing three lectures on societal and political themes within America, delivered by Matthew Arnold. -
1877 Last Essays on Church and ReligionLondon: 1877The first edition of Matthew Arnold's controversial essays critiquing religion. -
1858 Merope: A TragedyLondon: 1858A smart first edition of Matthew Arnold's tragic poem about the Greek myth of Athenian princess, Merope. -
1899 Irving's Complete Works (Library Edition)Boston: 1899A scarce Library Edition of Washington Irving's works, from the library of Vermont's 59th governor, Redfield Proctor Jr. -
1895 Bracebridge HallLondon: 1895The third edition, third printing of this richly illustrated American novel by Washington Irving, half bound in morocco leather. -
1923 The Christmas Dinner: From "The Sketch Book"New York: 1923An early separate edition of this humorous sketch by Washington Irving, complete with the very scarce glassine wrap. -
1895 PoemsLondon: 1895An elegantly bound collection of poetry by Matthew Arnold, complete in three volumes, in a Bickers prize binding. -
1905 Essays in Criticism: First SeriesLondon: 1905A finely bound copy of the first series of Essays in Criticism from English cultural critic Matthew Arnold, bound by Bickers & Son. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
1896 Bracebridge Hall: or, The HumouristsNew York: 1896A beautifully illustrated edition of Washington Irving's episodic novel, in the original decorative cloth bindings, and scarce protective cloth dust wrappers. -
1896 2vol Bracebridge Hall or The HumouristsNew York and London: 1896A very smart edition illustrated by Arthur Rackham of this episodic novel from American author Washington Irving. -
1899 Poetical Works of Matthew ArnoldLondon: 1899A smart copy of this collection of poetry from English poet and cultural critic, Matthew Arnold. -
1913 The Poems of Matthew Arnold 1840-1867London: 1913A collection of poetry by Matthew Arnold in a full calf prize binding. -
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. -
1845 Bracebridge Hall; or The HumouristsLondon: 1845A new edition of Washington Irving's episodic novel in half calf binding. -
1880-1882 The Life of George Washington, The Alhambra, and Bonneville's AdventuresLondon: 1880-1882A very scarce full morocco seven volume set of American writer Washington Irving's works, including his biography of George Washington. -
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.