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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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1847 The Family Shakspeare, in One VolumeLondon: 1847A handsomely bound full-morocco ninth edition of "The Family Shakspeare," richly illustrated with engraved vignettes and bearing the bookplate of V&A curator Lanto M. Synge. -
1864-1868 3Vol Cassell's Illustrated Shakespeare: The Plays of ShakespeareLondon: [1864-1868]A very pleasing illustrated set of Cassell's 'Illustrated Shakespeare' series, in half calf, with many full-page illustrations by H. C. Selous. -
1745 The Works of ShakespearLondon: 1745An impressive complete mid 18th century edition of the dramatic works of William Shakespeare, from somewhat controversial Shakespearian editor Sir Thomas Hanmer. -
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. -
1948 The Sonnets of William ShakespeareLondon: 1948A charming new edition of Brady's rearrangement of Shakespeare's sonnets, with an unclipped dustwrapper. -
1904 Shakespeare's Tragedy of Timon of AthensLondon: 1904A charming edition of one of Shakespeare’s most enigmatic tragedies, with Sir Israel Gollancz’s preface, bound in a delightful full-calf binding with gilt blind stamping. -
1772 The Works of Shakespeare. In Twelve Volumes.London: 1772Handsomely bound in tree calf, this is a wonderful twelve volume edition of the dramatic works of William Shakespeare, from celebrated Shakespearian editor Lewis Theobald. -
1883 Dramatic Works of ShakespeareEdinburgh : 1883A very scarce complete limited edition set of William Shakespeare's works, illustrated with etched plates and presented here in half morocco. -
1904-1921 The Plays of Shakespeare (Favourite Classics)London: 1904-1921A lovely set comprising forty of William Shakespeare's plays, bound here into twenty volumes. From the 'Favourite Classics' series. -
1858 3vol The Plays of ShakespeareLondon: 1858The complete plays of Shakespeare in three volumes, edited by Howard Staunton and adorned with illustrations by John Gilbert. -
1895 The Works of William ShakespeareLondon: 1895Henry Irving's complete eight volume edition of the complete works of William Shakespeare, beautifully illustrated throughout. -
1843 The Standard Edition of the Pictorial ShakspereLondon: 1846A beautifully bound full calf example of Charles Knight's scarce illustrated edition of the complete works of William Shakespeare. -
1904 Macbeth & Titus AdronicusGlasgow; Edinburgh : 1904A charming pair of miniature volumes of Shakespeare's plays, 'Macbeth' and 'Titus Adronicus'. -
1777 The Beauties of the English Drama; Digested Alphabetically According to the Date of Their PerformancesLondon: 1777A beautifully original binding on this four volume collection of theatrical and poetical passages from a series of renowned authors, such as Shakespeare, Milton and Dryden, bound in full calf. -
1832-1834 The Plays of Poems of ShakespeareLondon: 1832-1834The fifteen volume first Valpy edition of the works of William Shakespeare, in full calf bindings, and illustrated with the plates of Boydell's edition. -
1969 The Complete Pelican Shakespeare - William Shakespeare: The Complete WorksLondon: 1969A smart revised edition of this collection of the complete work of William Shakespeare, with the original slip case. -
1904 SonnetsGuildford: 1904A smart copy of this collection of the sonnets of renowned writer and dramatist William Shakespeare. -
1975 William Shakespeare: A Documentary LifeOxford: 1975The first edition of Schoenbaum's definitive, document-based portrait of Shakespeare’s life, illustrated throughout with folding plates -
1873-76 The Works of ShakespeareLondon: 1873-76The impressive Imperial Edition of the collected works of William Shakespeare, complete with beautiful steel engraved plates. -
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. -
1901 Shakespeare's TragediesLondon: 1901A smartly bound collection of the tragedies of renowned playwright William Shakespeare, bound by Riviere & Son. -
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.
