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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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1965 Star Over BethlehemLondon: 1965The first edition of these charming Christianity themed short stories and poems by Agatha Christie, a festive work in a wonderful condition. -
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1812 England's Helicon. A Collection of Pastoral and Lyric PoemsLondon: 1812The third edition of this very scarce anthology of old English poems, being a facsimile of the original seventeenth century first edition, signed by J. M. Barrie, the author of the beloved Peter Pan stories, and bound in full diced calf. -
1900 Tommy and GrizelLondon: 1900A handsome first edition of this "Tommy" novel from J. M. Barrie, bound in signed polished calf. -
1891 Oeuvres Poetiques de Victor HugoParis: 1891A smartly bound collection of the poetical works of French Romantic author Victor Hugo, in the original French. -
1830 Hernani, ou l'Honneur CastillanParis: 1830The first edition of Victor Hugo's drama about a noble outlaw determined to seek revenge against Don Carlos, King of Spain. -
1892 A Window in ThrumsLondon: 1892A limited edition, press copy of J. M. Barrie's story set in the fictional village of thrums, with beautiful illustrations from William Hole, and bound in full calf with ornate details to the spine by Root & Son. -
1918 Echoes of the WarLondon: 1918The first edition of this collection of four plays by J. M. Barrie, all taking place within the context of the First World War. In the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
1859-1877 La Legende des SieclesParis: 1859-1877The first editions of the first two volumes of Victor Hugo's 'La Legende des Siecles', uniformly bound with the fifth edition of the two volume second series of this work. -
1892 A Window in ThrumsLondon: 1892A limited edition of this story set in the fictional village of 'thrums' by the celebrated author of the 'Peter Pan' books, and beautifully illustrated throughout by William Hole. -
1880-1883 Oeuvres Completes de Victor Hugo: Poesie - Volumes I-XIVParis : 1880-1883A pleasing set of fourteen volumes from the "Edition Definitive" of Victor Hugo's works, the first fourteen volumes, containing Hugo's poetry. -
1928-1940 22vol The Plays and Works of J. M. BarrieLondon: 1928-1940A smart twenty-two volume set of the works and plays of Scottish writer Sir James Matthew Barrie. -
1914 The Voyages of Captain ScottLondon: 1914The first edition of this illustrated biography of the life and ground-breaking Polar voyages of Captain Robert Falcon Scott. -
1956 There's Always a Price TagLondon: 1956A bright first edition of this 1956 crime thriller novel written by British author James Hadley Chase. -
1953 The Long Good-ByeLondon: 1953The first edition of Raymond Chandler's seminal work of detective fiction, featuring the private investigator Philip Marlowe. -
1891 The Little MinisterLondon: 1891The three volume second edition of this sentimental J. M. Barrie novel, set in his native Scotland. -
1869 L'Homme Qui RitParis: 1869The complete four volume first edition of Victor Hugo's 1869 historical novel, in full vellum bindings by Riviere. -
1949 You're Lonely When You're DeadLondon: 1949The first edition of this thrilling novel of mystery and murder, written by James Hadley Chase, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1913 The Little White BirdNew York: 1913An attractive edition of J. M. Barrie's episodic fantasy novel, the work that introduced the character of Peter Pan to the world. -
1924 The Works of J. M. BarrieLondon: 1924A smartly bound set of four works in two volumes of lesser-known but well regarded works by J. M. Barrie. -
1914 Peter Pan in Kensington GardensLondon: 1914An early edition of J. M. Barrie's popular Peter Pan tale, a charming fantasy story with colourful and whimsical illustrations by Arthur Rackham. -
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1913 Quality StreetLondon: 1913A colourfully illustrated edition of J. M. Barrie's comical play, signed by Barrie to the half-title. -
1958-1968 2 Volumes James Hadley ChaseLondon: 1958-1968Two thrillers by James Hadley Chase, including a first edition of The World in My Pocket. Found in the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1960 Come Easy - Go Easy; Violent SecurityLondon: 1960-62Two bright copies of these novels from the Thriller Book Club in the original dust wrappers. -
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1836 Notre-Dame de ParisParis: 1836The first illustrated edition of one of Victor Hugo's best known books, in the original French, inscribed by Hugo himself. -
1924 George Meredith 1909New York: 1924A limited first edition of this memorial of George Meredith, by James Matthew Barrie. -
1952 The Fast BuckLondon: 1952The first edition, first impression of this complex thriller mystery novel by British author James Hadley Chase, in the striking original dust wrapper. -
1866 3vols Toilers of the SeaLondon: 1866Victor Hugo's well-received adventure Toilers of the Sea, uncommon in this three-volume set. -
1897 Margaret OgilvyLondon: 1897Affectionate biography of Margaret Ogilvy by her son, the third edition. -
1937 The Greenwood Hat Being A Memoir of James Anon 1885-1887London: 1937The first edition of this illustrated memoir written by noted English writer J.M. Barrie, author of 'Peter Pan', enclosed in the original dust wrapper. -
1919 The Young Visiters, or, Mr. Salteena's PlanLondon: 1919An early impression of this children's novel written by a nine-year-old Daisy Ashford, with a frontispiece, facsimile plates, and a preface from J. M. Barrie. -
c1880 Oeuvres de Victor HugoParis: c1880A collection of the works of Victor Hugo in the original French language, including his two magnum opuses, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' and 'Les Miserables'. -
1897 The Little MinisterLondon: 1897An illustrated edition of this sentimental novel from J. M. Barrie, set in his native Scotland. -
1866 Les Travailleurs de la MerParis: 1866A Riviere vellum bound sixth and third edition of this fascinating novel on the Industrial Revolution by Victor Hugo, these editions being published in the same year as the first edition. -
1920-23 5Vol The Works and Plays of J. M. BarrieLondon: 1920-1923Five volumes of the works of Scottish playwright J. M. Barrie, in uniform full calf bindings. -
1890-91 Oeuvres Poetiques de Victor HugoParis: 1890-91A collection of four volumes of the poetical works of Victor Hugo. -
1926 The Plays of J. M. BarrieLondon: 1926An excellent set of the plays of J. M. Barrie; the uniform edition.