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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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1925 Tales of HearsayLondon: 1925A fine copy of the first edition of this posthumously collected anthology of four stories by Joseph Conrad, in the original cloth. -
1791 The Life and Adventures of Robinson CrusoeLondon: 1791An early illustrated edition of Daniel Defoe's captivating and very popular adventure novel, this copy being illustrated with twelve striking plates. -
1822 The Life and Adventures of Robinson CrusoeChiswick : 1822A delightful pocket-sized copy of Daniel Defoe's very popular Robinson Crusoe novel, complete here in two volumes, with charming vignettes throughout. -
1924 The Nature of a CrimeNew York: 1924The first U.S. edition of this collaborative novel by Joseph Conrad and Ford Madox Ford. -
1816 The Life and Surprising Adventures of Robinson CrusoeLondon: 1816The two volume illustrated stereotype edition of Daniel Defoe's renowned adventure novel following the shipwrecked Robinson Crusoe, bound in one volume in full calf. -
1927-8 The Shakespeare Head Edition of the Novels and Selected Writings of Daniel DefoeOxford: 1927-8A limited edition collection of the works of Daniel Defoe, including his popular adventure novel about Robinson Crusoe, bound in a half calf signed binding by Bayntun. -
1887 The Life, Adventures and Piracies of the Famous Captain SingletonLondon: 1887A very scarce 'Camelot Series' edition of Daniel Defoe's novel, with notes by British journalist H. Halliday Sparling. -
1954 Robinson CrusoeLondon: 1954A pleasing abridged edition of this classic adventure novel from Daniel Defoe, complete with the very scarce unclipped dust wrapper. -
1918 'Twixt Land & Sea TalesLondon: 1918A smartly bound collection of three short stories from Polish-British writer Joseph Conrad. -
1933-1934 2vol The Rescue & The Shadow LineLondon: 1933-1934Two smart volumes from Polish-British novelist Joseph Conrad, being part of The New Adelphi Library. -
1906 The Mirror of the SeaLondon: 1906The first edition of this first work of non-fiction by Joseph Conrad, recounting his time at sea. -
1929 The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll FlandersLondon: 1929A smart new edition of this illustrated copy of Defoe's picaresque novel following the fall and redemption of Moll Flanders, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1919 The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two NotesLondon: 1919The first edition of Joseph Conrad's novel set against the backdrop of the Third Carlist War. -
1904 The Life, Adventures, and Piracies of the Famous Captain SingletonLondon: 1904A smart copy of Daniel Defoe's engrossing adventure novel, succeeding the hugely popular 'Robinson Crusoe'. -
1924 Complete Works of Joseph Conrad (Canterbury Edition)New York : 1924A smart set containing the complete works of master prose writer, Joseph Conrad. -
1706 Jure Divino: A Satyr.London: 1706The first edition of Daniel Defoe's philosophical verse essay, exploring the history of the British monarchy and government. -
1864 The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, MarinerLondon: 1864A very scarce, vibrantly illustrated Victorian era edition of Daniel Dafoe's classic work, with plates from Joseph Martin Kronheim. -
1815 Robinson CrusoeLondon: 1815A scarce and sought after 'academic edition' of Robinson Crusoe, an extensively annotated edition with footnotes on a wide variety of subjects. -
1804 The Life and Adventures of Robinson CrusoeLondon: 1804A very smart large paper edition of Daniel Defoe's important travelogue novel, a nice copy illustrated throughout by Thomas Stothard. -
1960 A Journal of the Plague YearLondon: 1960A decorative copy of Daniel Defoe's 'A Journal of the Plague Year', reprinted by The Folio Society, in the original slipcase. -
1923 The RoverLondon: 1923A smart first edition of this historical fiction novel set during the French Revolution by modernist author Joseph Conrad. -
1920 The Rescue a Romance of the ShallowsLondon: 1920A superior first impression copy of one of Joseph Conrad's last published novels, part of his touching semi-autobiographical 'Lingard' trilogy. -
1906 The Life and Adventures of Robinson CrusoeLondon: [1906]A bright illustrated edition of Defoe's classic tale of 'Robinson Crusoe.' -
1883 The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, MarinerLondon: 1883A scarce facsimile reprint of the first edition of Robinson Crusoe, originally published in 1719. -
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1921 Notes on Life & LettersLondon: 1921Joseph Conrad shares his literary views and provides a commentary on contemporary events in this collection of twenty six essays -
1925 Tales of HearsayLondon: 1925The first edition of this posthumously collected anthology of four stories by Joseph Conrad, in the original dust wrapper. -
1919 The Arrow of GoldLondon: 1919The first edition of Joseph Conrad's lesser known novel concerning a love triangle during the Third Carlist War. -
1743 The Memoirs of Cap. George Carleton, an English OfficerLondon: 1743A scarce reissue of the memoirs of Captain George Carleton, an intriguing work with a complicated authorship history. -
c1932 Assorted Works of Children's LiteratureLondon: c1932An unusually bright collection of four important pieces of children's literature, illustrated in colour and in splendid decorative bindings. -
1920 The Rescue a Romance of the ShallowsLondon: 1920A lovely first edition, first impression, of one of Joseph Conrad's last published novels, part of his touching semi-autobiographical 'Lingard' trilogy. -
1925 The Works of Joseph ConradEdinburgh and London: 1925An exceptional, complete set of the works of esteemed early modernist author Joseph Conrad. With the extremely scarce dustwrappers. -
1820 2vol The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Defoe Stothard IllustrationLondon: 1820Two beautifully bound volumes of this famous adventure work.