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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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1890-1918 Six Works from H. Rider HaggardLondon: 1890-1918A wonderful collection of late 19th and early 20th century works from H. Rider Haggard, the novelist known for his thrilling tales set in exotic locations. -
1887 She, A History of AdventureLondon: 1887The first edition, first issue of H. Rider Haggard's enduringly popular adventure romance, a novel credited with a lasting impact on the fantasy genre. -
1887-1899 Seven H. Rider Haggard NovelsLondon: 1887-1899A wonderful collection of the first editions of seven thrilling adventure novels by H. Rider Haggard, including tales of revenge, monsters, and treasure. -
1979 The Canterbury TalesFolkstone: 1979A pleasing copy of this impressive facsimile edition of 'The Canterbury Tales' from the Hengwrt Manuscript and Ellesmere Manuscript. -
1910 Queen Sheba's RingLondon: 1910An exceptionally lovely copy of the first edition of this classic H. Rider Haggard adventure novel. -
1892 Nada the LilyLondon: 1892The first edition of H. Rider Haggard's thrilling late nineteenth century work, unusual for a Victorian novel in that its entire cast of characters is South African and black. -
1919 When the World ShookLondon: 1919The first edition of H. Rider Haggard's thrilling early twentieth century lost world novel, set on the fictional south sea island of Orofena. -
1916 The Ivory ChildLondon: 1916The first edition of the eighth Allan Quatermain novel from H. Rider Haggard, a work that purportedly includes the earliest example of the idea of the elephant graveyard being used in fiction. -
1888 Maiwa's RevengeLondon: 1888The first edition of this popular Allan Quatermain novel by H. Rider Haggard, one of his earliest novels to feature the iconic character. -
1887-1918 3Vols Allan Quatermain, Jess, and Love EternalLondon: 1887-1918A collection of three fantastic adventure and romance novels from the renowned Victorian writer, H. Rider Haggard, with two volumes being first editions. -
1889 Cleopatra: Being an Account of the Fall and Vengeance of Harmachis, The Royal Egyptian, as Set Forth by His Own HandLondon: 1889The first edition, second issue of this exciting adventure novel from the pioneering Victorian author, H. Rider Haggard. -
1911 Red EveLondon: [1911]The first edition of this historical fiction novel from the pioneering adventure writer, H. Rider Haggard. -
1905 Ayesha: The Return of SheLondon: 1905The first edition of this illustrated gothic fantasy novel from the popular Victorian author H. Rider Haggard. -
1927 Allan and the Ice GodsLondon: 1927The first edition of H. Rider Haggard's thrilling posthumously published Allan Quatermain novel, based on an idea given to the author by Rudyard Kipling. -
1926 Treasure of the LakeGarden City, New York: 1926The scarce first US edition of Haggard's posthumously published novel. This preceded the first UK edition, and is one of only 5,000 copies printed. -
1920 The Ancient AllanLondon: 1920The first edition of this thrilling adventure novel by H. Rider Haggard, featuring his iconic hero, Allan Quatermain. -
1912 MarieLondon: 1912The first edition of this illustrated romance novel from the renowned Victorian adventure writer, H. Rider Haggard, featuring the popular character Allan Quartermain. -
1915 The Holy FlowerLondon: 1915A bright example of the first edition of this thrilling Allan Quatermain novel by H. Rider Haggard, illustrated throughout. -
1920 Smith and the Pharaohs and Other TalesBristol: 1920The first edition of this collection of short stories from the renowned Victorian adventure writer, H. Rider Haggard. -
1906 Benita: An African RomanceLondon: 1906An early edition of this illustrated adventure novel set in Africa from prolific Victorian author H. Rider Haggard. -
1903 Pearl-Maiden: A Tale of the Fall of JerusalemLondon: 1903A smart first edition of this illustrated novel from popular Victorian writer, H. Rider Haggard. -
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. -
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 Chaucer's Canterbury PilgrimageLondon: 1892The Canterbury Tales of Middle English writer Geoffrey Chaucer, epitomised by Scottish classicist William Calder. -
1892 Nada the LilyLondon: 1892The first edition, first issue of this exciting illustrated historical novel by the popular H. Rider Haggard. -
1889 CleopatraLondon: 1889The first edition, first issue of one of H. Rider Haggard's popular and thrilling adventure novels, set in Ancient Egypt. -
1893 Montezuma's DaughterLondon: 1893The first edition, first issue of Haggard's gripping adventure novel, an interesting work with commentary on the colonisation of South Africa, with illustrations throughout. -
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'. -
1981 The Screenplay of The French Lieutenant's WomanLondon: 1981The first edition of Harold Pinter's screenplay of the 1981 film adaptation of John Fowles's 'The French Lieutenant's Woman'.
