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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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1901 The Poetical Works of Matthew ArnoldLondon: 1901A beautifully bound reprint of the 1890 first edition of this collection of poetry from Matthew Arnold in half vellum. -
1979 The Fountains of ParadiseLondon: 1979A fine first edition of Arthur C. Clarke's Nebula and Hugo Award winning science fiction novel. -
1953 Prelude to SpaceLondon: 1953The first UK edition of the second novel published by brilliant science-fiction mind, Arthur C. Clarke, in the original dust wrapper. -
1905 Poetical Works of Matthew ArnoldLondon: 1905An attractive collection of poems from Matthew Arnold, presented here in full calf prize binding. -
1913 The Poems of Matthew Arnold 1840-1867London: 1913A handsomely bound volume of the poetry of Matthew Arnold, with an introduction from literary critic and writer A. T. Quiller-Couch. In a signed half morocco binding by Riviere. -
1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightLondon: 1897Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition. -
1913 The Poems of Matthew Arnold 1840-1867London: 1913An attractive prize-bound copy of Matthew Arnold's poetry, with an introduction by A. T. Quiller-Couch. -
1871 Friendship's Garland: Being the Conversations, Letters, and Opinions of the Late Arminius Baron Von Thunder-Ten-TronckhLondon: 1871A first edition of this satirical work from English writer and cultural critic Matthew Arnold. -
1861 On Translating Homer Three Lectures Given at OxfordLondon: 1861A smart first edition of these published lectures on translations of Homer's work from English cultural critic Matthew Arnold. -
1883 Isaiah of Jerusalem in the Authorised English VersionLondon: 1883The first edition of Matthew Arnold's critique and translation of the old testament. -
1870 St. Paul and Protestantism; With an Introduction on Puritanism and the Church of EnglandLondon: 1870The first edition of this collection of essays on the Church of England and puritanism. -
1885 Discourses in AmericaLondon: 1885A pleasing first edition containing three lectures on societal and political themes within America, delivered by Matthew Arnold. -
1877 Last Essays on Church and ReligionLondon: 1877The first edition of Matthew Arnold's controversial essays critiquing religion. -
1858 Merope: A TragedyLondon: 1858A smart first edition of Matthew Arnold's tragic poem about the Greek myth of Athenian princess, Merope. -
1979 The Fountains of ParadiseLondon: 1979A fine first edition of Arthur C. Clarke's Nebula and Hugo Award winning science fiction novel. -
1975 Imperial EarthLondon: 1975The first edition of Arthur C. Clarke's thrilling 1970s science fiction novel, in the original dust wrapper. -
1982 2010: Odyssey TwoLondon: 1982The first UK edition of Arthur C. Clarke's sequel to '2001: A Space Odyssey', in the exceptionally bright dust wrapper. -
1895 PoemsLondon: 1895An elegantly bound collection of poetry by Matthew Arnold, complete in three volumes, in a Bickers prize binding. -
1905 Essays in Criticism: First SeriesLondon: 1905A finely bound copy of the first series of Essays in Criticism from English cultural critic Matthew Arnold, bound by Bickers & Son. -
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1896 Dumb in JuneBoston: 1896An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton. -
1954 The Young Traveller in SpaceLondon: 1954A smart first edition copy of this non-fiction work by Arthur C. Clarke, an illustrated exploration of the history of space. -
1982 2010: Odyssey TwoLondon: 1982The first UK edition of Arthur C. Clarke's sequel to '2001: A Space Odyssey', in the exceptionally bright dust wrapper. -
1899 Poetical Works of Matthew ArnoldLondon: 1899A smart copy of this collection of poetry from English poet and cultural critic, Matthew Arnold. -
1913 The Poems of Matthew Arnold 1840-1867London: 1913A collection of poetry by Matthew Arnold in a full calf prize binding. -
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. -
1966 Can You Forgive Her?London: 1866A second edition of the first novel in Anthony Trollope's Palliser series. With forty illustrations by Phiz and Marcus Stone. -
1957-1987 Five Arthur C. Clarke Science Fiction PaperbacksLondon: 1957-1987Five charming twentieth century paperbacks of the works of Arthur C. Clarke, including the film tie-in paperback of '2001: A Space Odyssey'. -
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. -
1908 Poetical Works of Matthew ArnoldLondon: 1908A fine edition of the collected poetical works of Matthew Arnold, in a full calf binding with a frontispiece of the author. -
1913 Poetical Works of Matthew ArnoldLondon: 1913A lovely copy of the collected poetical works of Matthew Arnold, in a Lancing College school prize binding signed Bickers & Son. -
1924 Poetical Works of Matthew ArnoldLondon: 1924A delightful collection of this Victorian poets' works, in a signed full calf Bumpus binding. -
1890 Poetical Works of Matthew ArnoldLondon: 1890A Bumpus bound collection of Matthew Arnold's sage poetry, illustrated with a frontispiece, in a morocco binding. -
1867 New PoemsLondon: 1867A beautifully kept scarce First Edition copy of New Poems by popular poet Arnold Matthew in the original publisher's green cloth binding. -
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'. -
