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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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1933 The WavesLondon : 1933A scarce copy of the new edition of modernist author Virginia Woolf's most experimental novel. -
1908 The Duke of GandiaLondon: 1908A lovely large paper limited edition of Swinburne's influential work 'The Duke of Gandia'. -
1871 Songs Before SunriseLondon: 1871The first edition of this important poetical collection from Algernon Charles Swinburne, presented here in full calf. -
1947 The Moment and Other EssaysLondon: 1947The first edition of this collection of Virginia Woolf's previously unpublished essays, complete with the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1896 Selections from the Poetical Works of Algernon Charles SwinburneLondon: 1896A lovely anthology of the poetry of Algernon Charles Swinburne, charmingly presented in signed calf by Bumpus. -
1911 Selections from the Poetical Works of Algernon Charles SwinburneLondon: 1911A most charmingly bound collection of Algernon Charles Swinburne's poems. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1927 Selections from SwinburneCambridge: 1927A smart first edition of this collection of poetry from Algernon Charles Swinburne, edited by H. M. Burton. -
1919 Night and DayLondon: 1919The first edition of Virginia Woolf's second novel, an Edwardian-set novel on love and happiness. -
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. -
1947-1953 6vol A Collection of Crown ClassicsLondon: 1947-1953Six smart volumes of collections of poetry from the Crown Classics series. -
1920 The Voyage OutNew York: 1920A smart example of the first US edition of Virginia Woolf's first novel. -
1896 Songs Before SunriseLondon: 1896A smart new edition of this collection of poetry from English writer Algernon Charles Swinburne. -
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. -
1912 6vol The Poems of Algernon Charles SwinburneLondon: 1912A smart fifth impression of this collection of the complete poetical works of Algernon Charles Swinburne. -
1906 The Poems of Algernon Charles SwinburneLondon: 1906A very scarce limited edition set of the poetry of Algernon Charles Swinburne, in handsome half morocco signed bindings by Riviere. -
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. -
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. -
1868 William Blake: A Critical EssayLondon: 1868A lovely second edition of Swinburne's celebrated biography of artist and poet William Blake, analysing both his life and his works, and illustrated throughout. -
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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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. -
1882 Bothwell a TragedyLondon: 1882Swinburne's dramatic Tudor poetical play, revolving around the murder of Darnley, and the marriage of Bothwell and Mary Queen of Scots. -
1892 The Sisters, A TragedyLondon: 1892A very smart, first edition copy of this short tragedy by noted nineteenth-century English writer Algernon Charles Swinburne. -
1939 ReviewingLondon: 1939A fine first edition copy of this work of literary criticism by Bloomsbury author, Virginia Woolf. -
1927 The Voyage OutLondon: 1927An excellent copy of noted Bloomsbury author Virginia Woolf's first novel, The Voyage Out. -
1927 To the LighthouseLondon: 1927The first edition of one of Virginia Woolf's most influential works, published by the Hogarth Press.