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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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1965-1973 14vol The Prose Writings of Johnathan SwiftOxford: 1965-1973A fourteen volume set of prose writings from the Anglo-Irish literary giant Johnathan Swift, including his satirical Gulliver's Travels and Drapier's Letters. -
1920 Gulliver's Travels into Lilliput and BrobdingnagWilliam Heinemann: 1920The first edition of Jean De Bosschere's charmingly illustrated edition of 'Gulliver's Travels', in a half morocco binding by Zaehnsdorf. -
c1839 Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the WorldLondon: c1839A handsome pocket book edition of this classic novel from Jonathan Swift, bound in full morocco. -
1841 Voyages de Gulliver Dans des Contrees LointainesParis : 1841A charming illustrated French edition of Gulliver's Travels, preceded by a biographical and literary note by Walter Scott. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1814 The Works of Jonathan SwiftEdinburgh: 1814An impressive nineteen volume edition of the works of Jonathan Swift. Edited by Sir Walter Scott, this remains one of the most comprehensive collections of Swift's writings. -
1937 Gulliver's Travels Into Several Remote Nations of the WorldLondon: 1937A handsome, leather-bound copy of Jonathan Swift's beloved novel 'Gulliver's Travels', featuring the wonderful illustrations by the renowned artist Arthur Rackham. -
1894 Gulliver's Travels: Into Several Remote Regions of the WorldLondon: [1894]A beautifully illustrated edition of Jonathan Swift's popular novel about the traveller Gulliver, with Gordon Browne's stunning colour illustrations. -
1935 The Drapier's Letters to the People of Ireland Against Receiving Wood's HalfpenceOxford: 1935A smart copy of this illustrated collection of satirical letters from Anglo-Irish writer Jonathan Swift. -
1734-84 The Contrast, a Political Pasticcio, A New Miscellany For the Year 1734London: 1734-84A very scarce political satire by Charles James Fox, bound with four poems by Jonathan Swift. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
1962 Catch-22London: 1962A bright first impression copy of Joseph Heller's culturally important World War Two novel. -
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. -
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. -
1747 Travels into Several Remote Nations of the WorldLondon: 1747E. M. Forster's personal copy of the very scarce fifth edition of Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels'. -
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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. -
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1986 No Laughing MatterLonon: 1986A signed first edition copy of Joseph Heller's autobiography, covering his struggle with Gullain-Barre syndrome. -
1979-2000 Six Works from Joseph HellerNew York; London: 1979-2000Six pleasing copies of the works of American novelist Joseph Heller, including four U.K. first editions. -
1927 Polite Conversation in Three DialoguesLondon: 1927A scarce reprint of Swift's treatise, a satirical commentary on upper class conversation. -
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1994 Closing TimeLondon: 1994A lovely edition of the sequel to Catch 22, signed by the author to the front endpaper. -
1984 God KnowsLondon: 1984An uncorrected proof copy of Joseph Heller's tragicomic novel 'God Knows'. -
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'.