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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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1936 A Devotionarie Book of John Evelyn of Wotton 1620-1706London: 1936A limited edition of John Evelyn's religious devotional work, in the original scarce dust wrapper. -
1843-1844 3 Vols Our MessDublin: 1843-1844Three volumes of works by Charles Lever, richly illustrated. -
1998 The Hundred DaysLondon: 1998The nineteenth historical novel in the Aubrey-Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian, an exceptional first impression in its dust wrapper. -
c1879 Memoirs of John EvelynLondon: c1879A beautiful copy bound in full vellum of the memoirs of John Evelyn. -
1819 Memoirs, Illustrative of the Life and Writings of John EvelynLondon: 1819A detailed edition of the life and memoirs of diarist John Evelyn. -
1984 The Far Side of the WorldLondon: 1984A fine example of Patrick O'Brian's tenth Aubrey-Maturin series, an immensely popular navy historical fiction sequence. -
1996 The Golden Ocean The Unknown ShoreLondon: 1996Two fine copies of Patrick O'Brian's noels that follow George Anson's voyage around the globe. -
1974 The Chian Wine and Other StoriesLondon: 1974The first edition of this entertaining collection of short stories by Patrick O'Brian, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1979 The Fortunes of WarLondon: 1979A scarce proof copy of this work of modern fiction by noted naval author Patrick O'Brian. -
1825 The Miscellaneous Writings John Evelyn William Upcott Very ScarceLondon: 1825A very scarce work compiling the miscellaneous writings of John Evelyn, with additional material by William Upcott. The volume is illustrated with four plates. -
1848 The Life of Mrs Godolphin John Evelyn BiographyLondon: 1848A copy of John Evelyn's memoir of the British courtier 'Margaret Godolphin'. -
1819 2vol Memoirs of the Life and Writings of John Evelyn Edited by BrayLondon: 1819A detailed edition of the life and memoirs of diarist John Evelyn. -
1914 Seven Letters of John Evelyn Facsimile Limited Edition ScarceOxford: 1914A wonderful copy of this limited edition work, featuring seven letters written by John Evelyn. -
1819 2vol Memoirs of John Evelyn Life Writings Diary Correspondence Charles ILondon: 1819A rich wealth of information about the goings-on of the seventeenth century, from the perspective of a gardener and diarist. -
1852 4Vol Edward Bray Diary and Correspondence of John Evelyn Charles I PlatesLondon: 1852-1857The Diary and Correspondence of John Evelyn, F.R.S., author of "Sylvia". -
1827 5Vols William Bray Memoirs Of John Evelyn Esq With Correspondence IllusLondon : 1827The diaries of the other great British 17th century diarist, and rival to Pepys, John Evelyn. -
1827 5 Vols MEMOIRS of JOHN EVELYN Diary William BrayLondon : 1827John Evelyn's famous memoirs in a deep navy full calf binding with elegant gilt tooled decoration.