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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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1967 An AgeLondon: 1967The first edition of Brian Aldiss's thrilling novel in which a future society has developed a form of psychological time travel, with the aid of a drug reminiscent of LSD. -
1910 A Dog Day or The Angel in the HouseLondon: 1910The new and cheap edition of this charming children's book following the day of a dog, with illustrations from Cecil Aldin. -
1911 Handley Cross or Mr. Jorrock's HuntLondon: 1911Volume two of the De Luxe edition of this illustrated work from English writer R. S. Surtees featuring the character of Jorrocks. -
1922 Right RoyalLondon: 1922The first illustrated edition of this racing ballad from Poet Laureate John Masefield, adorned with illustrations by Cecil Aldin. -
1933 Forty Fine LadiesLondon: 1933A pleasing copy of this series of verses on fox-hunting, illustrated throughout by British artist, Cecil Aldin. -
1913 My DogLondon: 1913A charming children's book telling the amusing tale of a young bulldog, the first edition to be illustrated with colour plates by Cecil Aldin. -
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1934 Time I Was Dead: Pages From My AutobiographyLondon: 1934A smartly bound first edition of this illustrated autobiography from Cecil Aldin, a signed limited edition copy. -
1932 The Cecil Aldin BookLondon: 1932A charming work dedicated to Cecil Aldin's beloved illustrations, paired with an array of humorous poems and commentaries, with colour plates. -
1909 The Perverse Widow and The WidowLondon : 1909A charming collection of two short stories, illustrated in colour by Cecil Aldin. -
1962 Catch-22London: 1962A bright first impression copy of Joseph Heller's culturally important World War Two novel. -
1933 Dogs of Every DayLondon: 1933A book for dog lovers, containing poems about twelve popular breeds, charmingly illustrated by Cecil Aldin. -
1939 The Last MusterLondon: 1939The first edition of this posthumously published celebration of the canine illustrations of Cecil Aldin. -
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1929 Sleeping PartnersLondon: 1929A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this beautifully illustrated work on dogs by artist Cecil Aldin. -
1981 Cecil Aldin: The Story of a Sporting ArtistExeter: 1981A very smart first edition of this work on the life and art of Cecil Aldin, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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1990 A Look At Cecil Aldin's Dogs and HoundsLondon: 1990A smart first edition of this colourful commentary on Cecil Aldin's artwork and dogs, signed by the author. -
1909 The White Puppy BookLondon: [1909]Bright first edition of this delightful puppy tale with charming illustrations by Cecil Aldin, a scarce copy. -
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1986 No Laughing MatterLonon: 1986A signed first edition copy of Joseph Heller's autobiography, covering his struggle with Gullain-Barre syndrome. -
1979-2000 Six Works from Joseph HellerNew York; London: 1979-2000Six pleasing copies of the works of American novelist Joseph Heller, including four U.K. first editions. -
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1913 My DogLondon: 1913A charming and very smart copy of this brightly illustrated, humorous children's work. -
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1994 Closing TimeLondon: 1994A lovely edition of the sequel to Catch 22, signed by the author to the front endpaper. -
1984 God KnowsLondon: 1984An uncorrected proof copy of Joseph Heller's tragicomic novel 'God Knows'. -
1929 Forty Nine Ladies Chalmers Aldin First Edition Colour IllustratedLondon: 1929A first edition copy of this collection of verses on fox-hunting by Patrick R. Chalmers.