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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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c1905 6vol A Collection from The Oxford ThackerayLondon: c1905A leather bound collection of six volumes from The Oxford Thackeray, with illustrations throughout. -
1976 The Castle of Otranto, A Gothic StoryLondon: 1976The first Folio Society edition of Horace Walpole's tale that initiated the literary genre of the Gothic novel, illustrated with lithographs by Charles Keeping. -
1955-1956 2vol The Newcomes & The History of Henry EsmondCambridge: 1955-1956Two smart copies of these illustrated novels from English writer William Makepeace Thackeray, from The Heritage Press. -
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1922-24 The Cathedral, and, Harmer JohnLondon: 1922-24Two limited edition novels by Hugh Walpole, both signed by the author and in their original dust wrappers. -
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1924 The Crystal BoxGlasgow: 1924A very scarce limited edition autobiographical work by Hugh Walpole, twice signed by the author, and presented by him to actors Athene Seyler and Nicholas Hannen. -
1894 The Adventures of Philip on His Way Through the WorldLondon: 1894A smartly bound pocket sized edition of this comical novel by William Makepeace Thackeray. -
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1921 The Young Enchanted: A Romantic StoryLondon: 1921A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Hugh Walpole's charming novel about the romance of two young people in post-war London. -
1923-1933 Jeremy and Hamlet; Wintersmoon; Farthing Hall; All Souls' NightLondon: 1923-1933First edition of four early 20th century works of literature from prolific English novelist Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole, each in the original dust wrapper. -
1928-1940 3vol Wintersmoon, John Cornelius, & The Bright PavilionsLondon: 1928-1940Three smart first edition volumes from English writer Sir Hugh Walpole, with the original dust wrappers. -
1925-41 Five Novels by Hugh WalpoleLondon: 1925-41A set of five brilliant novels by Hugh Walpole, all first editions in their original dust wrappers. -
1858-1859 The VirginiansLondon: 1858-1859The two volume first edition of this historical novel from the author of 'Vanity Fair', illustrated by Thackeray himself. -
c1905 9vol The Oxford Thackeray with IllustrationsLondon: c1905A smartly bound collection of nine volumes from The Oxford Thackeray, with illustrations throughout. -
1855-1857 Miscellanies: Prose and VerseLondon: 1855-1857An attractive complete set of Thackeray's poetry and prose, being the first Bradbury and Evans edition published shortly after the Tauchnitz edition. -
1847 Mrs Perkins's BallLondon: [1847]The first edition of this beautifully illustrated satirical festive tale from William Makepeace Thackeray, with many fantastic hand coloured plates from the author. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1860-1867 The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1860-1867A pleasing selection of works from William Makepeace Thackeray, gifted to and previously owned by English poet and essayist, Austin Dobson. -
1878-9 The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1878-9A complete twenty-four volume set of Thackeray's works, beautifully illustrated by the likes of George Cruikshank, George Du Maurier and the author. -
1854-1855 The NewcomesLondon: 1854-1855The two volume first edition in book form of William Makepeace Thackery's well-regarded novel, illustrated with plates by Richard Doyle. -
1873-1874 12vol The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1873-1874A smart complete set of twelve volumes of the works of English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray. -
1858-59 The VirginiansLondon: 1858-59A smart first issue copy of one of the popular novels of William Makepeace Thackeray, complete with his original illustrations. -
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1930 Rogue Herries A NovelLondon: 1930The scarce limited edition of Rogue Herries from the Herries Chronicles by Hugh Walpole, with the author's signature. -
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1933 Vanessa A NovelLondon: 1933The scarce limited edition of Vanessa from the Herries Chronicles by Hugh Walpole, with the author's signature. -
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1931 Judith ParisLondon: 1931The limited edition of Judith Paris from the Herries Chronicles by Hugh Walpole, with the author's signature. -
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1932 The FortressLondon: 1932A limited large paper edition of this historical fiction novel set in the Lake District, signed by the author. -
1856-1858 Sketches & Travels in London; The Fatal Boots, & Cox's Diary; BalladsLondon: 1856-1858Early editions of three works from celebrated twentieth century writer William Makepeace Thackeray. In the publisher's original paper wraps. -
1851-1855 The Kicklebury's on the Rhine; The Rose and the RingLondon: 1851-1855Third editions of two short novellas by William Makepeace Thackeray, illustrated throughout, and in the publisher's original pictorial boards. -
1849 Doctor Birch and His Young FriendsLondon: 1849The first edition of this charmingly illustrated Christmas novella from William Makepeace Thackeray. -
1848 Vanity FairLondon: 1848An early issue of the first edition of Thackeray's classic novel, set during the Napoleonic Wars. Illustrated throughout by the author himself. -
1861 Lovel the WidowerLondon: 1861The first edition of this touching novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, complete with his plates. -
1849 The History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty DiamondLondon: 1849A smartly bound copy of this illustrated novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, the first edition in book form. -
1852 The History of Henry Esmond, EsqLondon: 1852The first edition of this brilliant example of historical fiction, by William Makepeace Thackeray. -
1855 The Newcomes. Volume II Only.London: 1855The second volume only of the two volume first edition in book form of this novel from William Makepeace Thackery, illustrated with plates by Richard Doyle. -
1848 "Our Street."London: 1848The second edition of this charming volume by M. A. Titmarsh, a pseudonym of famed Victorian era author William Makepeace Thackeray. -
1858-59 The VirginiansLondon: 1858-59A smart first issue copy of one of the popular novels of William Makepeace Thackeray, complete with his original illustrations. -
1891 The Rose and the RingLondon: 1891An illustrated copy of Thackeray's 'fireside pantomime', with a hand-coloured frontispiece and title page. -
1854-1855 The NewcomesLondon: 1854-1855The first edition in book form of this novel from William Makepeace Thackery, illustrated with plates by Richard Doyle.