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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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1980 The Girl in a SwingLondon : 1980The first edition of this thrilling novel by novelist Richard Adams, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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1812 England's Helicon. A Collection of Pastoral and Lyric PoemsLondon: 1812The third edition of this very scarce anthology of old English poems, being a facsimile of the original seventeenth century first edition, signed by J. M. Barrie, the author of the beloved Peter Pan stories, and bound in full diced calf. -
1979 The Canterbury TalesFolkstone: 1979A pleasing copy of this impressive facsimile edition of 'The Canterbury Tales' from the Hengwrt Manuscript and Ellesmere Manuscript. -
1894 The Complete Works of Geoffrey ChaucerOxford: 1894Two volumes of the complete works of Geoffrey Chaucer, with 'The Canterbury Tales' and the 'Introduction, Glossary, Indexes' volumes present here and uniformly bound in calf. -
1900 Tommy and GrizelLondon: 1900A handsome first edition of this "Tommy" novel from J. M. Barrie, bound in signed polished calf. -
1950 The Nun's Priest's Tale of ChaucerLondon: 1950A very smart limited edition of this retelling of Chaucer's tale in modern English, with a Christmas card signed by the publisher. -
1892 A Window in ThrumsLondon: 1892A limited edition, press copy of J. M. Barrie's story set in the fictional village of thrums, with beautiful illustrations from William Hole, and bound in full calf with ornate details to the spine by Root & Son. -
1892 Chaucer's Canterbury PilgrimageLondon: 1892The Canterbury Tales of Middle English writer Geoffrey Chaucer, epitomised by Scottish classicist William Calder. -
1918 Echoes of the WarLondon: 1918The first edition of this collection of four plays by J. M. Barrie, all taking place within the context of the First World War. In the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
1892 A Window in ThrumsLondon: 1892A limited edition of this story set in the fictional village of 'thrums' by the celebrated author of the 'Peter Pan' books, and beautifully illustrated throughout by William Hole. -
1870-1890 6vol A Collection of Essays on the Works of ChaucerLondon: 1870-1890A collection of essays and studies on the literary works of Geoffrey Chaucer. -
1868-1890 4vol A Collection of Reference Texts on Chaucer's WorksLondon: 1868-1890A collection of four volumes of reference works from The Chaucer Society on various works. -
1905 The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer and OthersLondon; Oxford: 1905A limited edition facsimile of the important 1532 folio collecting together the works of Chaucer. -
1892 3vol Studies in Chaucer: His Life and WritingsNew York: 1892A complete three volume first edition of this detailed study on the life and work of Geoffrey Chaucer, from American literary historian Thomas Lounsbury. -
1979 The Canterbury TalesFolkestone : 1979A pleasing copy of this impressive facsimile edition of 'The Canterbury Tales'. -
2019 The Norton ChaucerNew York and London: 2019A very smart first impression of this anthology of the work of Geoffrey Chaucer. -
1737 The Canterbury Tales of ChaucerLondon: 1737A scarce edition of Chaucer's magnum opus, Thomas Morell's edition, which includes only the prologue and 'Knight's Tale'. -
1928-1940 22vol The Plays and Works of J. M. BarrieLondon: 1928-1940A smart twenty-two volume set of the works and plays of Scottish writer Sir James Matthew Barrie. -
1914 The Voyages of Captain ScottLondon: 1914The first edition of this illustrated biography of the life and ground-breaking Polar voyages of Captain Robert Falcon Scott. -
1980 The Girl in a SwingLondon: 1980A very smart first edition of this popular novel by English writer Richard Adams. -
c1870 The Canterbury Tales of Geoffrey Chaucer: A New Text, with Illustrative NotesLondon: c1870A smart copy of this scarce collection of the Canterbury Tales with illustrative notes from Thomas Wright. -
1974 ShardikNew York: 1974A smart first US edition of this fantasy novel from English writer Richard Adams. -
1891 The Little MinisterLondon: 1891The three volume second edition of this sentimental J. M. Barrie novel, set in his native Scotland. -
1977 The Plague DogsLondon: 1977A smart review copy of this first edition novel from English writer Richard Adams, with illustrations throughout. -
1913 The Little White BirdNew York: 1913An attractive edition of J. M. Barrie's episodic fantasy novel, the work that introduced the character of Peter Pan to the world. -
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1980 The Girl In a SwingNew York: 1980A signed first US edition of Richard Adams's popular novel, about an English ceramics dealer. -
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1977 The Plague DogsLondon: 1977A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Richard Adam's third novel, 'The Plague Dogs'. -
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1995 The Plague DogsLondon: 1995A signed, first edition of this moving novel by John Adams, with wonderful illustrations throughout by Alfred Wainwright. -
1930 Tales from Chaucer: The Canterbury Tales Done into ProseLondon: 1930The first edition of Eleanor Farjeon's prose rendition of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, in the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1924 The Works of J. M. BarrieLondon: 1924A smartly bound set of four works in two volumes of lesser-known but well regarded works by J. M. Barrie. -
1914 Peter Pan in Kensington GardensLondon: 1914An early edition of J. M. Barrie's popular Peter Pan tale, a charming fantasy story with colourful and whimsical illustrations by Arthur Rackham. -
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1913 Quality StreetLondon: 1913A colourfully illustrated edition of J. M. Barrie's comical play, signed by Barrie to the half-title. -
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1980 The Girl in a SwingLondon: 1980A smart first edition copy of this popular novel by RIchard Adams, inscribed by the author to the title page. -
1924 George Meredith 1909New York: 1924A limited first edition of this memorial of George Meredith, by James Matthew Barrie. -
1897 Margaret OgilvyLondon: 1897Affectionate biography of Margaret Ogilvy by her son, the third edition. -
1937 The Greenwood Hat Being A Memoir of James Anon 1885-1887London: 1937The first edition of this illustrated memoir written by noted English writer J.M. Barrie, author of 'Peter Pan', enclosed in the original dust wrapper.