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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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c.1884 The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth LongfellowLondon; Paris; New York; Melbourne: [c.1884] Undated, dated approximately from a copy held by the British LibraryA very handsome half morocco copy of this abundantly illustrated poetic title, in lovely condition. -
1865 Gems From the PoetsLondon: [1865]A strikingly bound and illustrated volume of poetry by renowned English poets such as Byron, Longfellow and Goldsmith, with many beautiful colour from A. F. Lydon. -
1859 The Courtship of Miles Standish and Other PoemsLondon: 1859A decoratively bound collection of poetry from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, adorned with vignettes by John Gilbert. -
1864 Tales of a Wayside InnLondon: 1864A lovely example of the first UK edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's charming work of poetry, in a signed calf binding. -
1886-1901 The Works of Henry Wadsworth LongfellowBoston and New York: 1886-1901The collected poetical and prose works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, illustrated with frontispieces. -
1891 Longfellow's Poetical WorksLondon: 1891A new edition of this collection of the poetical work of American poet and educator Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. -
1987 The Book and the BrotherhoodLondon: 1987A very smart first edition of this novel from Irish and British novelist Iris Murdoch, considered to be among her best work. -
1956-1958 2vol The Flight from the Enchanter & The SandcastleLondon: 1956-1958Two smart early edition of these exciting early novels from Irish-British novelist and philosopher Iris Murdoch. -
1957 Iris Murdoch and T. R. Fyvel Interview TypescriptNot Stated: 1957A very scarce eight page typescript interview of novelist and philosopher Iris Murdoch, in which T. R. Fyvel interviews Murdoch on her work. -
1842 Songs and Ballads; Translated From Uhland, Korner, Burger, and Other GermanBoston: 1842A vanishingly scarce anthology of German lyric poems translated into English, including a translation by Longfellow. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1966 The Time of the AngelsLondon: 1966An uncorrected proof copy of Iris Murdoch's philosophical 1966 novel about faith and religion. -
1975 A Word ChildLondon: 1975A smart first edition of this stirring novel of redemption from Irish-British writer and philosopher, Iris Murdoch. -
c1890 The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth LongfellowLondon: c1890A smartly bound copy of this collection of poetry from American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. -
1911-1913 2vol The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth & The Poetical Works of LongfellowLondon: 1911-1913Two smart volumes of poetry from William Wordsworth and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. -
1964 The Italian GirlLondon: 1964The first edition of this familial novel by Irish-British author, Iris Murdoch. -
1995 Jackson's DilemmaLondon: 1995A smart first edition, third impression of the last novel from Irish-British author Iris Murdoch. -
1974 The Sacred and Profane Love MachineLondon: 1974A smart first edition of this scandalous novel from Irish-British author Iris Murdoch. -
1962-1965 2vol An Unofficial Rose & The Red and the GreenLondon: 1962-1965Two smart early editions of novels from Irish-British writer Iris Murdoch. -
1966 The Time of the AngelsLondon: 1966The first edition, first impression of the tenth novel by Iris Murdoch in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1965 The Red and the GreenNew York: 1965An excellent first U. S. edition of Iris Murdoch's only historical novel. -
1956 The Flight from the EnchanterLondon: 1956The second impression of Iris Murdoch's fascinating second novel, in the original dust wrapper. -
1957 The SandcastleLondon: 1957The second impression of Iris Murdoch's novel about a middle-aged teacher who becomes romantically entangled with a young artist. -
1958 The BellLondon: 1958The first Book Society edition of Iris Murdoch's celebrated novel about a lay religious community in Gloucestershire. -
1928 The Poetical Works of LongfellowLondon: 1928A smartly bound copy of this collection of the poetical works of American writer Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. -
1902 Evangeline, The Golden Legend, and Other PoemsLondon: 1902A smartly bound collection of poetry from American writer and educator Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. -
1878 Keramos and Other PoemsBoston: 1878A smart copy of the poetry and translation of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the first edition of this work. -
1875 The Masque of Pandora and Other PoemsBoston: 1875The first edition of one of Longfellow's brilliant poetry anthologies, including a poem on Greek Mythology. -
1858 The Courtship of Miles Standish, and Other PoemsBoston: 1858The first edition of Longfellow's popular romantic poem, following a love triangle between passengers of the Mayflower. -
1872 Three Books of SongBoston: 1872A smart first edition of this poetical work from American writer Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. -
1882 In the Harbor: Ultima Thule - Part IIBoston: 1882The first edition of Part II of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's collection of poetry, an excellent copy of the work. -
1854 The Golden LegendLondon: 1854A beautifully illustrated edition of Longfellow's poem about the torments of Lucifer, in a signed binding by J. Wright. -
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1985 The Good ApprenticeLondon: 1985A signed limited edition copy of Iris Murdoch's celebrated novel about morality. -
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1863 Tales of a Wayside InnBoston: 1863The first edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's collection of poems, with a signed letter from Longfellow to his friend Hermine Kuchenmeister-Rudersdorf. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
1856 The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth LongfellowLondon: 1856A collection of poetry by the noted Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, illustrated by John Gilbert and in a decorative cloth binding.