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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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1874 3 Vols The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1874A lovely complete three volume set of the Poetical Works of John Milton with David Masson’s influential introductions, notes, and linguistic commentary on the canon of England’s great epic poet. -
1881 The Poetical Works of John Milton: Printed from the Original Editions With a Life of the AuthorLondon: 1881A smart copy of this illustrated edition of Milton’s Poetical Works, illustrated with 12 plates and Chalmers’ classic biographical preface, featuring Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and others. -
1751 Paradise Lost. A Poem, in Twelve Books.London: 1751Illustrated with twelve engraved plates by Francis Hayman, this is a mid-18th century edition of Milton's blank verse epic. -
1858 Milton's L'Allegro and Il PenserosoLondon: 1858A lovely copy of this collection of two of Milton's poems, illustrated throughout on steel by Birket Foster. -
c1855 The Poetical Works of John MiltonEdinburgh: c1865A smartly bound collection of the poetry of English writer and civil servant John Milton, with eight engravings on steel. -
1751 Paradise LostLondon: 1751Milton's influential blank verse poem 'Paradise Lost', illustrated with lovely detailed engraved plates for each book of the poem. -
1713 Paradise Regain'd. A Poem. In Four Books.London: 1713An attractive example of the fifth edition of John Milton's 'Paradise Regain'd', illustrated throughout with engraved plates. -
1979 The Canterbury TalesFolkstone: 1979A pleasing copy of this impressive facsimile edition of 'The Canterbury Tales' from the Hengwrt Manuscript and Ellesmere Manuscript. -
1937 The Mask of ComusLondon: 1937A lovely Nonesuch limited edition copy of John Milton's comical masque, complete with colourful plates. -
1900 The Poetical Works of John MiltonOxford: 1900A smartly bound copy of this anthology of the poetical works of English poet John Milton. -
1926 2 vols Poems in English: Paradise Lost; Miscellaneous Poems: Paradise Regain'd, Samson Agonistes.London: 1926An elegant two volume limited edition set of Milton's epics accompanied by plates of William Blake's visionary illustrations. -
1894 The Complete Works of Geoffrey ChaucerOxford: 1894Two volumes of the complete works of Geoffrey Chaucer, with 'The Canterbury Tales' and the 'Introduction, Glossary, Indexes' volumes present here and uniformly bound in calf. -
1947 L'Allegro; Il PenserosoLondon: 1947A striking edition of John Milton's two poems, 'L'Allegro' & 'Il Penseroso', illustrated by British painter Bernard Meninsky. -
1848 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1848A beautifully illustrated and handsomely bound volume of the poetry of John Milton, illustrated with engraved plates after J. M. W. Turner. -
1898 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1898Beautifully bound in a full calf prize binding, this is a wonderful edition of the 'poetical works' of Milton, including 'Paradise Lost'. -
1823-25 The Poetical Works of John Milton; Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, Minor PoemsLondon: 1823-25A smartly bound set of the poetical works of John Milton, each volume with engraved plates. -
1851 The Works of John Milton In Verse and ProseLondon: 1851A collection of poetry and prose by the renowned English poet John Milton, bound in full calf. -
1772 Paradise Lost: A Poem in Twelve BooksDublin: 1772The complete two volume Thomas Newton edition of John Milton's epic religious poem, bound in full leather and illustrated with brilliant engravings. -
1804-5 Poetical Works of John Milton, Paradise Lost, Paradise Regain'd, The Mask of Comus, L'Allegro, and Il Penseroso.London: 1804-5A charming, pocket-sized edition of John Milton's poetry, comprising his celebrated Paradise Lost and Paradise Regain'd, alongside Comus, L'Allegro and Il Penseroso. -
1950 The Nun's Priest's Tale of ChaucerLondon: 1950A very smart limited edition of this retelling of Chaucer's tale in modern English, with a Christmas card signed by the publisher. -
1848-1858 5vol The Prose Works of John MiltonLondon: 1848-1858A smart leatherbound set of the prose works of English writer and civil servant John Milton. -
1892 Chaucer's Canterbury PilgrimageLondon: 1892The Canterbury Tales of Middle English writer Geoffrey Chaucer, epitomised by Scottish classicist William Calder. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1870-1890 6vol A Collection of Essays on the Works of ChaucerLondon: 1870-1890A collection of essays and studies on the literary works of Geoffrey Chaucer. -
1868-1890 4vol A Collection of Reference Texts on Chaucer's WorksLondon: 1868-1890A collection of four volumes of reference works from The Chaucer Society on various works. -
1854 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1854A sumptuously bound, illustrated edition of the collected poetical works of Milton, in a signed prize binding from Sotheran and Bickers. -
1882 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1882David Masson's informative edition of the poetical works of Milton, in handsome half calf bindings. -
1925 Milton's Paradise RegainedOxford: 1925A smart copy of Milton's Paradise Regained, edited by L. C. Martin. -
1905 The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer and OthersLondon; Oxford: 1905A limited edition facsimile of the important 1532 folio collecting together the works of Chaucer. -
1892 3vol Studies in Chaucer: His Life and WritingsNew York: 1892A complete three volume first edition of this detailed study on the life and work of Geoffrey Chaucer, from American literary historian Thomas Lounsbury. -
1979 The Canterbury TalesFolkestone : 1979A pleasing copy of this impressive facsimile edition of 'The Canterbury Tales'. -
2019 The Norton ChaucerNew York and London: 2019A very smart first impression of this anthology of the work of Geoffrey Chaucer. -
1737 The Canterbury Tales of ChaucerLondon: 1737A scarce edition of Chaucer's magnum opus, Thomas Morell's edition, which includes only the prologue and 'Knight's Tale'. -
1770 Paradise LostLondon: 1770Milton's influential blank verse poem 'Paradise Lost', illustrated with lovely detailed engraved plates for each book of the poem. -
1816 Paradise RegainedLondon: 1816A smartly bound copy of Milton's poem Paradise Regained, with illustrations. -
1904 The Complete Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1904The charming miniature edition of John Milton's poetical works, bound in full straight grain morocco.