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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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1961-1969 8vol Set Poems of Alexander PopeLondon: 1961-1969An 8 volume set of works by Alexander Pope, as published by Methuen, all in original dust wrappers. -
1822 The Works of Alexander PopeLondon: 1822An impressive nine volume edition of the celebrated poetry of Alexander Pope, populated with detailed critical insight into his life and work by Joseph Warton. -
1819 The Poetical Works of Alexander PopeLondon: 1819A smartly bound collection of poetry from English Enlightenment writer Alexander Pope. -
c1880 The Poetical Works of Alexander PopeLondon: c1880A smartly bound copy of this collection of poetry from English writer Alexander Pope, with engravings. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1921 The Beggar's OperaLondon: 1921Claud Lovat Fraser's colourfully illustrated edition of John Gay's enduringly popular ballad opera. -
1991 BrokenclawLondon: 1991An excellent copy of John Gardner's ninth James Bond novel, with its story continuing from 'Win, Lose or Die'. -
1991 The Man from BarbarossaLondon: 1991An excellent early edition of John Gardner's eleventh James Bond novel, of which he has stated to be his personal favourite. -
1733-1734 An Essay on Man. In Epistles to a Friend. Epistle III and Epistle IVLondon: 1733-1734Bright first editions of Epistles III and IV of Alexander Pope's celebrated work of poetry, credited with popularising 'optimistic philosophy' in Europe. -
1766 The Works of Alexander Pope Volume VIII Only Being the Second of His LettersLondon: 1766A smart single volume of the letters of Alexander Pope from a set of his works. -
1767 The Iliad of HomerGlasgow: 1767A pocket-sized edition of Pope's important translation of this monumental Greek epic poem. -
1804-06 The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, The Iliad, The OdysseyLondon: 1804-06A striking and lavishly illustrated set of the works of Alexander Pope, including his translations of Homer's epics. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
c1834 The Beauties of PopeLondon: c1834A scarce, first edition of this selection of poetry and prose from Alexander Pope, compiled by Alfred Howard. -
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. -
1738 Les Oeuvres de M. Pope Traduite en Francois. Les Principes de la Morale et du GoutParis: 1738Two of the popular poetical works of Alexander Pope translated into French, an early French edition. -
1787-1788 The Works of Alexander PopeLondon: 1787-1788A beautifully illustrated six volume edition of the literary works of Alexander Pope, one of the most prominent English poets of the eighteenth century. -
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. -
1770 The Works of Alexander PopeLondon: 1770A late eighteenth century edition of the collected works of Alexander Pope in uniform calf bindings and adorned with lovely engravings. -
1788 The Works of Alexander PopeLondon: 1788Late eighteenth-century illustrated editions of the works of Alexander Pope, uniformly bound in contemporary calf. -
1966 Pope: Poetical WorksLondon: 1966Oxford's edition of the poetical works of Alexander Pope as edited by Herbert Davis, complete with its dust wrapper. -
1982 For Special ServicesLondon: 1982A very bright copy of this James Bond continuation novel by John Gardner. -
1821 The Poetical Works of Alexander PopeLondon: 1821A beautifully bound large paper edition of the poetical works of Alexander Pope, a wonderful collection illustrated with a frontispiece. -
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1971 Every Night's a BullfightLondon: 1971A signed first edition of John Gardner's popular novel, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1931 The Iliad and The OdysseyLondon: 1931A fine, limited edition set of Pope's translation of the Iliad and the Odyssey with excellent provenance. -
1972 GrendelLondon: 1972The first edition of this retelling of the old English poem Beowulf, in the original dustwrapper. -
c1920 7vol Supplemental Nights Richard Burton Arabian Nights Limited EdAnon: c1920A complete seven volume set of Richard Burton's supplemental series of 'The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night'. -
1970 The Airline Pirates John Gardner First Edition NovelLondon: 1970A first edition of this 'Boysie Oakes' novel by John Gardner. -
1974 John Gardner The King's Indian Literary Travel Artistic PhilosophyNew York: 1974A hardback copy of John Gardner's collection of short stories, 'The King's Indian'. -
1982 Mickelsson's Ghosts First Edition John Gardner Novel DustwrapperNew York: 1982A first edition of this novel by John Gardner. -
1806 8 Vols WORKS of Alexander POPE Ed. Lisle BOWLESLondon: 1806A scarce eight volume, leather bound set of The Works of Alexander Pope edited by William Lisle Bowles. -
1812 8vol Works Of Alexander Pope in Verse and Prose Notes And Life Dr. JohnsonLondon : 1812A scarce set of The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq. in Verse and Prose with a Selection of Explanatory Notes and Account of his Life by Dr. Johnson -
1909 2vol Paston Mr Pope His Life And Times 26 Illustrations And 2 PhotogravuresLondon : 1909Mr. Pope His Life and Times by George Paston. With twenty-six illustrations including two photogravure frontispieces. -
1806 10Vol Bowles The Works Of Alexander Pope In Verse And Prose Leather BindingLondon: 1806A handsomely bound complete set of the Works of Alexander Pope.