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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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1875-1881 7vol Tennyson's WorksLondon: 1875-1881The complete 7 volume set of the Imperial Library Edition of The Poetical Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, the iconic poet laureate. -
1911 Idylls of the KingLondon : 1911A charming limited vellum edition of Tennyson’s Idylls of the King, illustrated with twenty-one tipped-in colour plates by Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale, signed and numbered by the artist. -
1859 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1859The first edition, first issue of Alfred Lord Tennyson's ambitious Arthurian poem, presented here in a fine cloth rebind. -
1931-1950 5Vols Selected Works of George Bernard ShawLondon: 1931-1950A very pleasing set of selected works by George Bernard Shaw in the publisher's original cloth. -
1931-1937 6vol The Works of George Bernard ShawLondon: 1931-1937Six fascinating works from the eminent George Bernard Shaw, including fourteen plays and two critiques. -
1905 The Homes of TennysonLondon: 1905A pleasing copy of the first edition of The Homes of Tennyson, illustrated with twenty colour plates, in the original cloth rebacked in morocco. -
1862 Poems 1830-1833Toronto : 1862A morocco-bound copy of this pirated edition of Tennyson's early poems, from the library of former Prime Minister, Lord Rosebery. -
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. -
1899 The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Poet LaureateLondon: 1899A smartly bound complete edition of this collection of the works of renowned English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson. -
1869-1872 Selected Works of Alfred TennysonLondon: 1869-1872A handsome seven volume collection of late 19th century copies of the poetical works of Alfred Tennyson, uniformly bound in morocco. -
1911 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1911A smart first Brickdale illustrated edition of 'Idylls of the King' by celebrated English poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson. -
1862-1868 Selected Works of Alfred TennysonLondon: 1862-1868A wonderful collection of many of the most important poetical works from Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson. In full calf signed prize bindings by Wiseman. -
1859 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1859A smartly bound second issue copy of this cycle of twelve narrative poems by the English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson. -
1859 Maud and Other PoemsLondon: 1859A selection of poetry from the renowned Alfred Lord Tennyson, bound in full calf with gilt details to the spine. -
1930 But it Still Goes On: An AccumulationLondon: 1930A first edition, second impression, of this autobiographical work from English poet, Robert Graves. -
1951 Thirty Years With G. B. SLondon: 1951A fascinating and insightful biographical work on Bernard Shaw by his private secretary Blanche Patch, previously owned by a member of Holbrook Jackson's family. -
1921 Everychild: A Book Of Verses For ChildrenLeeds: 1921A very scarce anthology of verse for children, collected from the works of the most eminent poets, such as Rudyard Kipling, Tennyson and Shakespeare. -
1911 The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Poet LaureateLondon: 1911A beautifully bound edition of Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson's works, in a full calf signed binding from Bumpus. -
1946 2vol Selected Plays of Bernard ShawLondon: 1946A smartly bound set of two volumes containing six of the plays of Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, published in celebration of his ninetieth birthday. -
1934 I, ClaudiusLondon: 1934The first edition of this popular Roman Empire set historical novel by Robert Graves. -
1866-1893 16vol A Collection of the Works of Alfred TennysonLondon: 1866-1893A smart uniformly bound collection of works from English Poet Laureate, Alfred Tennyson. -
1926 The Perfect WagerniteNew York: 1926Bernard Shaw's astute commentary on Richard Wagner's 'Ring' cycle. -
1934 PrefacesLondon: 1934A fine example of the first edition of this collection of literary criticism and political writing from George Bernard Shaw. -
1872 The May QueenLondon: 1872A beautifully illustrated edition of Tennyson's lyric poem, decorated with chromolithographic borders and illuminations in medieval style by L. Summerbell. -
1864 Enoch ArdenLondon: 1864The first edition of this brilliant anthology of poems by Alfred Lord Tennyson. -
1927 The Plays of Bernard ShawLondon: 1927An excellent pocket book collection of the plays of Bernard Shaw, housed in the original display box and with several of the scarce original glassine dust wrappers. -
1941-1942 Tennyson Bound Together with Anthology of Canadian Poetry & The Tragedy of Antony and CleopatraHarmondsworth, Middlesex : 1941-1942A strikingly bound volume offering Tennyson's poems, Canadian poetry and a play by Shakespeare. -
1889 Demeter and Other PoemsLondon: 1889The first edition of this collection of poetry from Alfred Tennyson, featuring the first publication of his work 'Crossing the Bar', bound in half morocco. -
1861 The May QueenLondon: 1861The first edition thus of this beautiful lyric poem by Tennyson, being the first edition to be illustrated by Eleanor Vere Boyle. -
1932 The Adventures of the Black Girl in her Search for GodLondon: 1932A first impression of this collection of stories by George Bernard Shaw, illustrated with the engravings of John Farleigh. -
1859 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1859The first edition, second issue, of this Arthurian poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson, focusing on the story of King Arthur and Guinevere. -
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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. -
1895-1913 2vol The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson & Matthew Arnold's Poetical WorksLondon: 1895-1913Two smart volumes of poetry from important British writers. -
1930-2 The Collected Works of Bernard ShawNew York: 1930-2A complete collection of the Ayot St. Lawrence, limited edition set of the works of Bernard Shaw, in the very scarce dust wrapper. . -
1988-1992 4vol Bernard ShawLondon: 1988-1992A complete four volume first edition of this illustrated work on Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw.