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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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1893 Stories & Fairytales by Hans Christian AndersenLondon: 1893Charmingly illustrated throughout by Gaskin, this is a wonderful example of the two volume first English language translation of Andersen's tales by H. Oskar Sommer. -
1964 Ann at Highwood Hall Poems for ChildrenLondon: 1964A lovely blue cloth first edition of this 1964 children's classic, with original, illustrated dust wrapper. -
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1962 The More Deserving CasesMarlborough: 1962A beautiful signed collection of Graves' old poems, from limited run of 350 cloth copies, of which this is number 90. -
1931 Fairy TalesLondon: 1931A beautifully illustrated collection of fairy tales from the renowned Hans Christian Anderson, illustrated in colour by Harry Clarke. -
1930 But it Still Goes On: An AccumulationLondon: 1930A first edition, second impression, of this autobiographical work from English poet, Robert Graves. -
1934 I, ClaudiusLondon: 1934The first edition of this popular Roman Empire set historical novel by Robert Graves. -
1893 Stories and Fairytales Volume ILondon: 1893A wonderfully illustrated collection of Hans Christian Andersen's fairytales. -
1853 The Ladder of LaughterLondon: 1853A vanishingly scarce anthology of the beloved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. -
1918 Zwolf mit der Post: Ein NeujahrsmarchenWien: 1918A pleasing copy of this German with coloured illustrations and a calendar for the year 1919. -
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1941 I, ClaudiusHarmondsworth: 1941A very scarce signed example of Robert Graves's popular historical novel. Rebound from the two volume 1941 Penguin edition of the best-selling work. -
1940 Sergeant Lamb of the NinthLondon: 1940The first edition of this historical novel from Robert Graves, based upon the autobiographical works of a British soldier involved in the American Revolutionary War, with the original, very scarce dust wrapper. -
1931 Poems 1926-1930London: 1931The first edition of this anthology of poems by Robert Graves penned between 1926 and 1930. -
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1925 Poetic Unreason and Other StudiesLondon: 1925The first edition of this intriguing series of essays on poetic psychology, a fantastic association copy, presented by Robert Graves to Julian Huxley. -
1947 The Golden FleeceLondon: 1947A smart second edition of this classic Greek tale retold by English writer Robert Graves. -
1995 Hans Anderson's Fairy TalesLondon: 1995A smart copy of this brightly illustrated collection of fairy tales from Hans Christian Andersen, published by The Folio Society. -
1923 Hans Andersen's Fairy TalesNottingham: 1923A colourfully illustrated edition of the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, a smart copy in the original dust wrapper. -
1931 Poems 1926-1930London: 1931The first edition of Robert Graves's 1931 volume of poetry, retaining the original dust wrapper. -
1992 Across the Gulf: Late PoemsMallorca: 1992A very smart limited edition of this collection of late poetry from Robert Graves. -
1849 Tales From DenmarkLondon: 1849An illustrated collection of the important fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, a nice edition with illustrations by Count Pocci. -
1956 Winter in MajorcaMallorca: 1956A smart first edition copy of Robert Grave's translation of George Sand's autobiographical travelogue, 'Winter in Majorca.' -
1928 Mrs FisherLondon: 1928A lovely first edition copy of this fascinating insight on humour by the acclaimed poet Robert Graves. -
1942 Work in HandLondon: 1942A lovely first edition of this collaboration of great poets Alan Hodge, Norman Cameron, and Robert Graves, who published their three little book as one for economy and friendship. -
1931 PoemsLondon: 1931An excellent first edition copy of this collection of poems by Robert Graves, noted British author, in its original dustwrapper. -
1940 No More GhostsLondon: 1940A marvellous first edition copy of this selection of poems by one of the most popular authors of the twentieth century, Robert Graves. -
1920 Country SentimentLondon: 1920A first edition copy of this collection of poems by the popular author Robert Graves. -
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1962 The More Deserving CasesLondon: 1962An excellent copy of this collection of old poems by Robert Graves, limited to three hundred and fifty bound in cloth and signed by the author. -
1872 Fem Digte af Theokritos Illustrerede af Lorenz FrolichKjobenhavn: 1872An uncommon, Danish edition of Theokritos' poetry. Signed by the prolific Danish author of fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen. Dedicated in his hand, to a close friend. -
1930 But It Still Goes On Robert Graves First Ed Second Impression DustwrapperLondon; Toronto : 1930A first edition second impression of Robert Graves's autobiographical work 'But It Still Goes On', held in the original dustwrapper. -
1919 The Owl A Miscellany No 2 October 1919 Edited Robert Graves IllustratedLondon: 1919A scarce poetry periodical edited by Robert Graves, illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. The second volume of only two ever published. -
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1972 In Noah's Wake Poems by Allan Block Signed Inscribed to Robert GravesPeterborough: 1972A signed first edition of this collection of poetry by Allan Block. -
1931 Poems 1926-1930 by Robert Graves First Edition Dustwrapper MythologyLondon: 1931A first edition of this work of poetry by Robert Graves. -
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1966 Frederick Manfred Winter Count Poems 1934-1965 Dedicated to Robert GravesLondon : 1966A first edition of Manfred's Winter Count - Poems 1934 - 1965.