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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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1989 Fire Down BelowLondon : 1989The first edition of the gripping third novel of the sea trilogy by acclaimed writer Sir William Golding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1781 Trabajos de Persiles y Sigismunda, Historia SetentrionalMadrid: 1781Handsomely bound in full calf, this is a delightfully illustrated late 18th century example of Cervantes's final novel, in the original Spanish. -
1930 Don Quixote de la ManchaLondon: 1930A limited edition of Miguel de Cervantes hugely popular novel, complete with striking colour illustrations from E. McKnight Kauffer, published by the Nonesuch Press. -
1956 Pincher MartinLondon: 1956A wonderful first edition of this existentialist novel from British writer William Golding, in the original dust wrapper. -
1955 The InheritorsLondon: 1955The first edition of William Golding's second novel, a work of prehistoric fiction following the extinction of a Neanderthal tribe. -
1946 The First Part of The Life and Achievements of the Renowned Don Quixote de la ManchaNew York: 1946The first Salvador Dali illustrated edition of Cervantes's classic work, illustrated with vibrant colour plates by the Spanish surrealist. -
1928 The Spanish Ladie and Two Other Stories from CervantesOxford : 1928An illustrated anthology of three stories by the Early Modern Spanish writer, Miguel de Cervantes. -
1895 4vol The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La ManchaLondon: 1895A complete four volume new edition copy of this important novel from Early Modern Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, translated into English. -
1995 The Double TongueLondon: 1995A smart first edition, first impression, of this posthumously published work from British novelist William Golding. -
1971 The Scorpion God: Three Short NovelsLondon: 1971A smart first edition of this collection of novellas from British writer William Golding. -
1989 Fire Down BelowLondon: 1989A first UK edition of this novel by Nobel Prize winning author William Golding. -
1965 The Hot Gates and Other Occasional PiecesLondon: 1965A smart first edition of this collection of writings from British novelist William Golding. -
1980 Rites of PassageLondon: 1980A smart first edition of William Golding's award winning novel Rites of Passage, with the original dust wrapper. -
1959 Free FallLondon: 1959A smart first edition of this insightful novel from English writer William Golding. -
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1991 To the Ends of the EarthLondon: 1991Brian Aldiss's own fine example of the signed limited edition of William Golding's trilogy of nautical novels set in the early 19th century. -
1959 Free FallLondon: 1959Author Brian Aldiss's copy of the first edition of William Golding's fourth novel following an English painter who is held in a German POW camp in the Second World War. -
1955 The InheritorsLondon: 1955Brian Aldiss's copy of the first edition of William Golding's second novel, a work of prehistoric fiction following the extinction of a Neanderthal tribe. -
1964 The SpireLondon: 1964The first edition of this popular novel from William Golding, in the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1956 Pincher MartinLondon: 1956A smart first edition of this existentialist novel from British writer, William Golding. -
1971 The Scorpion God: Three Short NovelsLondon: 1971The first edition of William Golding's 1971 collection of three historical novellas. -
1982-1995 5vol A Collection of Works from William GoldingLondon: 1982-1995A smart collection of first editions of works from Nobel Prize winning British novelist and playwright, William Golding. -
1980 Rites of PassageLondon: 1980A smart first edition of William Golding's award winning novel Rites of Passage, with the original dust wrapper. -
1980 Rites of PassageLondon: 1980A smart first edition of William Golding's award winning novel Rites of Passage, with the original dust wrapper. -
1909 Don Quichotte De La MancheParis: 1909A very smart new illustrated edition of the Spanish epic novel Don Quixote, in the French language. -
1928 The Spanish Lady and Two Other Stories From CervantesOxford and London: 1928The first thus of this illustrated edition of Cervantes's short stories with illustrations by Douglas Percy Bliss, and in the original dust wrapper. -
1928 The Spanish Ladie and Two other Stories from CervantesOxford : 1928Short anthology of three tales by Cervantes with illustrations by Douglas Percy Bliss, first edition thus. -
1964 The SpireLondon: 1964A first edition copy of this historical work of fiction by William Golding, which follows the construction of a medieval cathedral, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1964 The SpireLondon: 1964The first edition of this popular novel from William Golding, in the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper. -
1768 Nouvelles de Michel de Cervantes SaavedraAmsterdam & Leipzig: 1768A lovely leather-bound collection of novellas by Don Quixote author Miguel de Cervantes. -
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1906 Don Quixote of the ManchaLondon: 1906A scarce limited edition of Miguel De Cervantes' immensely popular novel, 'Don Quixote,' illustrated throughout by Daniel Vierge. In a charming Zaehnsdorf fine binding. -
1984 The Paper MenLondon & Boston: 1984A first edition in an unclipped dust wrapper of Nobel Prize winner William Golding's penultimate novel. -
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1966 Free FallLondon: 1966A signed, paperback copy of William Golding's critically acclaimed novel 'Free Fall'. -
1885 Adventures of Don Quixote George Cruishank Edition Illus Scarce Limited EdLondon; New York: 1885A very scarce limited George Cruikshank edition of Miguel de Cervantes Saaverda's famous novel. With beautiful illustrations by George Cruikshank. A very clean copy. -
1964 William Golding Spire First Edition Hardback Stream Conciousness NovelLondon: 1964A first edition of William Golding's sixth novel, 'The Spire'. -
1984 The Paper Men by William Golding First UK EditionLondon: 1984A first UK edition of this novel by Nobel Prize winning author William Golding.