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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. -
1933 The WavesLondon : 1933A scarce copy of the new edition of modernist author Virginia Woolf's most experimental novel. -
1924 The Nature of a CrimeNew York: 1924The first U.S. edition of this collaborative novel by Joseph Conrad and Ford Madox Ford. -
1947 The Moment and Other EssaysLondon: 1947The first edition of this collection of Virginia Woolf's previously unpublished essays, complete with the unclipped dust wrapper. -
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. -
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. -
1919 Night and DayLondon: 1919The first edition of Virginia Woolf's second novel, an Edwardian-set novel on love and happiness. -
1924 Complete Works of Joseph Conrad (Canterbury Edition)New York : 1924A smart set containing the complete works of master prose writer, Joseph Conrad. -
1939 ReviewingLondon: 1939The first edition of Virginia Woolf's short work of literary criticism, discussing the role and purpose of the reviewer. -
1943 The Death of the Moth and Other EssaysLondon: 1943An early edition of this anthology of essays from Virginia Woolf, published the year after her death, and including the notable 'A Letter to a Young Poet'. -
1947 Between the ActsLondon: 1947The fourth impression of Virginia Woolf's final novel, in the original Vanessa Bell dust wrapper. -
1920 The Voyage OutNew York: 1920A smart example of the first US edition of Virginia Woolf's first novel. -
1947 The Moment and Other EssaysLondon: 1947A smart copy of the first edition of these previously unpublished essays of Bloomsbury author Virginia Woolf. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
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. -
1942 The Death of the Moth and Other EssaysLondon: 1942The first edition of this anthology of essays from Virginia Woolf, published the year after her death, and including the notable 'A Letter to a Young Poet'. -
1937 The YearsLondon: 1937The first edition of the final novel published during Virginia Woolf's lifetime, a multi-generational epic set across fifty years, in the original sought-after Vanessa Bell dust wrapper. -
1950 The Captain's DeathLondon: 1950A very scarce proof copy of the first UK edition of this posthumously published collection of short essays by Virginia Woolf. -
1933 The WavesLondon: 1933An Advance Review Copy of the scarce Uniform Edition of Virginia Woolf's experimental novel, being the third impression of the first edition. -
1937 The YearsLondon: 1937A first edition of one of Virginia Woolf's brilliant novels, a good association copy, from the library of fellow Bloomsbury member Barbara Hiles Bagenal. -
1942 The Death of the Moon and Other EssaysLondon: 1942The first edition of Virginia Woolf's posthumous collection of essays. -
1933 Flush a BiographyLondon: 1933The first edition of Virginia Woolf's charming biographical novel on Elizabeth Barrett Browning's cocker spaniel, Flush, complete with the original plates. -
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. -
1919 Night and DayLondon: 1919A smartly rebound first edition copy of Virginia Woolf's second novel, an Edwardian-set novel on love and happiness. -
1925 Tales of HearsayLondon: 1925The first edition of this posthumously collected anthology of four stories by Joseph Conrad, in the original dust wrapper. -
1939 ReviewingLondon: 1939A fine first edition copy of this work of literary criticism by Bloomsbury author, Virginia Woolf.