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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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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". -
1801 The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver GoldsmithLondon: 1801An attractive early 19tth century four volume edition of the miscellaneous works of Anglo-Irish writer Oliver Goldsmith, with tree calf boards. -
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. -
1877 The Poems of Oliver GoldsmithLondon: 1877A beautifully illustrated edition of the poetry of Oliver Goldsmith, with colour illustrations from Birket Foster and H. N. Humphreys. -
1824 Salmagundi: or, the Whim-Whams and Opinions of Launcelot LangstaffParis: 1824A Paris edition of Washington Irving's satirical periodical lampooning New York City. -
1818 The Vicar of WakefieldLondon: 1818Oliver Goldsmith's best known novel, a nicely illustrated edition by Richard Westall. -
1865 Dalziels' Illustrated GoldsmithLondon: 1865A wonderful example of the first edition of this collection of the works of Oliver Goldsmith illustrated by engravings from the Brothers Dalziel, in a signed half calf binding. -
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. -
1777 Poems and PlaysDublin: 1777The first edition of this anthology of the poems and plays of Oliver Goldsmith, published only three years after his death. -
1816 The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver GoldsmithGlasgow: 1816The collected works of Irish author Oliver Goldsmith, including his best known works, illustrated with a portrait frontispiece. -
1901 Select Works of Oliver Goldsmith, Comprising The Vicar of Wakefield, Plays and PoemsLondon: 1901An attractive half calf prize bound edition of select works of Anglo-Irish novelist, playwright, and poet Oliver Goldsmith, including his celebrated novel 'The Vicar of Wakefield'. -
1780 The Poetical and Dramatic Works of Oliver GoldsmithLondon: 1780An attractive tree calf edition of the works poetic and dramatic works of English writer Oliver Goldsmith, with two volumes bound in one. -
1841 The Vicar of WakefieldLondon: 1841An illustrated edition of this novel by Oliver Goldsmith, one of the most popular of the Georgian and Victorian eras. -
1818 The Vicar of WakefieldLondon: 1818An illustrated edition of this novel by Oliver Goldsmith, one of the most popular of the Georgian and Victorian eras. -
1902 A Prospect of SocietyLondon: 1902Oliver Goldsmith's earliest version of his renowned poem 'The Traveller', paired with a recreation of the first edition of the work, previously owned by Harry Graham, the English writer and lyricist. -
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. -
1881 The Poetical and Prose Works of Oliver Goldsmith with LifeEdinburgh : 1881An attractively bound collection of Oliver Goldsmith's poetry and prose, complete with eight steel engraved plates. -
1904 The Vicar of WakefieldLondon; New York: 1904A bright and colourfully illsurated edition of this novel by Oliver Goldsmith, one of the most popular of the Georgian and Victorian eras. -
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. -
1890 The Vicar of WakefieldLondon: 1890A classic Victorian novel from Oliver Goldsmith, with illustrations from Hugh Thomson. -
1914 The Vicar of WakefieldLondon: 1914Oliver Goldsmith's popular novel about a Vicar and his family, beautifully illustrated throughout by Edmund J. Sullivan. -
1780 Poems and PlaysLondon: 1780An early edition collecting some of the best poems and plays of Oliver Goldsmith. -
1895 Bracebridge HallLondon: 1895The third edition, third printing of this richly illustrated American novel by Washington Irving, half bound in morocco leather. -
1821 The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver GoldsmithLondon: 1821An early nineteenth century four volume edition of the works of Anglo-Irish writer Oliver Goldsmith. -
1768 The Good Natur'd Man: A Comedy. As Performed at the Theatre-Royal in Covent Garden.London: 1768The first edition, second impression of Oliver Goldsmith's comedic play, bound in cloth, with the very scarce half title retained. -
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. -
1799 The Poetical Works of Oliver GoldsmithHereford: 1799A Sotheran bound collection of the poetry of Oliver Goldsmith, illustrated by Thomas Bewick. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
1865 The Poetical Works of Campbell, Goldsmith, and BeattieLondon: 1865A decoratively bound and illustrated collection of poetry by Campbell, Goldsmith and Beattie. -
1929 The Vicar of WakefieldLondon: 1929Arthur Rackham's beautifully illustrated edition of Oliver Goldsmith's popular mid eighteenth century novel, illustrated with colour plates. -
1909 The Deserted VillageLondon: 1909A publisher's presentation copy of William Lee Hankey's beautifully illustrated edition of Oliver Goldsmith's 1770 poem 'The Deserted Village', a first edition thus.