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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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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. -
1875-1881 7vol Tennyson's WorksLondon: 1875-1881The complete 7 volume set of the Imperial Library Edition of The Poetical Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, the iconic poet laureate. -
1911 Idylls of the KingLondon : 1911A charming limited vellum edition of Tennyson’s Idylls of the King, illustrated with twenty-one tipped-in colour plates by Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale, signed and numbered by the artist. -
1859 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1859The first edition, first issue of Alfred Lord Tennyson's ambitious Arthurian poem, presented here in a fine cloth rebind. -
1905 The Homes of TennysonLondon: 1905A pleasing copy of the first edition of The Homes of Tennyson, illustrated with twenty colour plates, in the original cloth rebacked in morocco. -
1862 Poems 1830-1833Toronto : 1862A morocco-bound copy of this pirated edition of Tennyson's early poems, from the library of former Prime Minister, Lord Rosebery. -
1899 The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Poet LaureateLondon: 1899A smartly bound complete edition of this collection of the works of renowned English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson. -
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. -
1869-1872 Selected Works of Alfred TennysonLondon: 1869-1872A handsome seven volume collection of late 19th century copies of the poetical works of Alfred Tennyson, uniformly bound in morocco. -
1911 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1911A smart first Brickdale illustrated edition of 'Idylls of the King' by celebrated English poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson. -
1862-1868 Selected Works of Alfred TennysonLondon: 1862-1868A wonderful collection of many of the most important poetical works from Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson. In full calf signed prize bindings by Wiseman. -
1859 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1859A smartly bound second issue copy of this cycle of twelve narrative poems by the English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson. -
1859 Maud and Other PoemsLondon: 1859A selection of poetry from the renowned Alfred Lord Tennyson, bound in full calf with gilt details to the spine. -
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'. -
1921 Everychild: A Book Of Verses For ChildrenLeeds: 1921A very scarce anthology of verse for children, collected from the works of the most eminent poets, such as Rudyard Kipling, Tennyson and Shakespeare. -
1911 The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Poet LaureateLondon: 1911A beautifully bound edition of Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson's works, in a full calf signed binding from Bumpus. -
1866-1893 16vol A Collection of the Works of Alfred TennysonLondon: 1866-1893A smart uniformly bound collection of works from English Poet Laureate, Alfred Tennyson. -
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. -
1872 The May QueenLondon: 1872A beautifully illustrated edition of Tennyson's lyric poem, decorated with chromolithographic borders and illuminations in medieval style by L. Summerbell. -
1864 Enoch ArdenLondon: 1864The first edition of this brilliant anthology of poems by Alfred Lord Tennyson. -
1941-1942 Tennyson Bound Together with Anthology of Canadian Poetry & The Tragedy of Antony and CleopatraHarmondsworth, Middlesex : 1941-1942A strikingly bound volume offering Tennyson's poems, Canadian poetry and a play by Shakespeare. -
1889 Demeter and Other PoemsLondon: 1889The first edition of this collection of poetry from Alfred Tennyson, featuring the first publication of his work 'Crossing the Bar', bound in half morocco. -
1861 The May QueenLondon: 1861The first edition thus of this beautiful lyric poem by Tennyson, being the first edition to be illustrated by Eleanor Vere Boyle. -
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'. -
1859 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1859The first edition, second issue, of this Arthurian poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson, focusing on the story of King Arthur and Guinevere. -
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. -
1895-1913 2vol The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson & Matthew Arnold's Poetical WorksLondon: 1895-1913Two smart volumes of poetry from important British writers. -
1906-1907 In Memoriam by Tennyson, and Poems by Mathew ArnoldLondon: 1906-1907Two charming volumes of poetry in scarce Talwin Morris paper vellum bindings. With 'Poems' by Matthew Arnold, and Tennyson's 'In Memoriam'. -
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1895 The Works of Alfred Lord TennysonNew York: 1895A limited edition set of the collected works of Poet Laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson. -
1842 PoemsBoston: 1842The very scarce two volume first US edition of this collection of poems from Alfred, Lord Tennyson. -
1859 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1859The first edition, second issue, of this Arthurian poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson, focusing on the story of King Arthur and Guinevere.