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Literature
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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1925 Tales of HearsayLondon: 1925A fine copy of the first edition of this posthumously collected anthology of four stories by Joseph Conrad, in the original cloth. -
1924 The Nature of a CrimeNew York: 1924The first U.S. edition of this collaborative novel by Joseph Conrad and Ford Madox Ford. -
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1945 Poems from ItalyLondon: 1945Signed by Siegfried Sassoon, this is a wonderful limited edition anthology of poems written by British soldiers fighting in Italy in the Second World War -
1929 Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting ManLondon: 1929The first illustrated edition of Siegfried Sassoon's semi-autobiographical novel revolving around a huntsman, smartly rebound in leather. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1918 'Twixt Land & Sea TalesLondon: 1918A smartly bound collection of three short stories from Polish-British writer Joseph Conrad. -
1933-1934 2vol The Rescue & The Shadow LineLondon: 1933-1934Two smart volumes from Polish-British novelist Joseph Conrad, being part of The New Adelphi Library. -
1906 The Mirror of the SeaLondon: 1906The first edition of this first work of non-fiction by Joseph Conrad, recounting his time at sea. -
1930 Memoirs of An Infantry OfficerLondon: 1930A first edition, first impression of Siegfried Sassoon's semi-autobiographical novel set during and immediately following the First World War. -
1919 The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two NotesLondon: 1919The first edition of Joseph Conrad's novel set against the backdrop of the Third Carlist War. -
1930 Memoirs of An Infantry OfficerLondon: 1930A first edition, first impression of Siegfried Sassoon's semi-autobiographical novel set during and immediately following the First World War. -
1930 Memoirs of An Infantry OfficerLondon: 1930A first edition, first impression of Siegfried Sassoon's semi-autobiographical novel set during and immediately following the First World War. -
1930 Memoirs of An Infantry OfficerLondon: 1930A first edition, first impression of Siegfried Sassoon's semi-autobiographical novel set during and immediately following the First World War. -
1928 Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting ManLondon: 1928A first edition, first impression of Siegfried Sassoon's semi-autobiographical novel revolving around a huntsman. -
1928 Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting ManLondon: 1928A first edition, first impression of Siegfried Sassoon's semi-autobiographical novel revolving around a huntsman. -
1924 Complete Works of Joseph Conrad (Canterbury Edition)New York : 1924A smart set containing the complete works of master prose writer, Joseph Conrad. -
1921 PoemsLondon: 1921A lovely copy of this posthumously published collection of poetry, with a charming inscription from David Loveday, gifting this copy to Academy-award winning English Actor and filmmaker Sir Michael Scudamore Redgrave. -
1940 Poems Newly Selected 1916-1935London: 1940A brilliant collection of the poetical works of Siegfried Sassoon, the first edition of this anthology. -
1928 Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting ManLondon: 1928A smartly bound sixth impression copy of Siegfried Sassoon's semi-autobiographical novel revolving around a huntsman. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
1928 The Heart's JourneyLondon: 1928A smart first UK edition of this collection of poems from English war poet Siegfried Sassoon. -
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. -
1923 The RoverLondon: 1923A smart first edition of this historical fiction novel set during the French Revolution by modernist author Joseph Conrad. -
1920 The Rescue a Romance of the ShallowsLondon: 1920A superior first impression copy of one of Joseph Conrad's last published novels, part of his touching semi-autobiographical 'Lingard' trilogy. -
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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1921 Notes on Life & LettersLondon: 1921Joseph Conrad shares his literary views and provides a commentary on contemporary events in this collection of twenty six essays -
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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. -
1947 My First HorseLondon: 1947A beautifully illustrated first edition of this collection of reminiscences from many authors. -
1925 Tales of HearsayLondon: 1925The first edition of this posthumously collected anthology of four stories by Joseph Conrad, in the original dust wrapper. -
1919 The Arrow of GoldLondon: 1919The first edition of Joseph Conrad's lesser known novel concerning a love triangle during the Third Carlist War. -
1926 Satirical PoemsLondon: 1926A collection of poetry by important poet Siegfried Sassoon, presented by the author 'from an old friend'. -
1920 The Rescue a Romance of the ShallowsLondon: 1920A lovely first edition, first impression, of one of Joseph Conrad's last published novels, part of his touching semi-autobiographical 'Lingard' trilogy. -
1925 The Works of Joseph ConradEdinburgh and London: 1925An exceptional, complete set of the works of esteemed early modernist author Joseph Conrad. With the extremely scarce dustwrappers.