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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. -
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. -
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. -
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1998 Nervous Times: An Address Given at the Savoy Hotel at the Annual DinnerLondon: 1998A limited edition speech by John le Carre, giving at a meeting of the Anglo-Israel Association, signed by the author. -
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. -
1983 The Little Drummer GirlLondon: 1983A very smart first edition of this spy novel from British writer John le Carre. -
1965 The Looking-Glass WarLondon: 1965The first edition, first impression of this thrilling spy novel by the British author John le Carré, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1980 Smiley's PeopleLondon: 1980An excellent first edition, second impression of this thrilling novel by john Le Carre, complete with its unclipped dust wrapper. -
1977 The Honourable SchoolboyNew York: 1977The first US trade edition of this espionage novel by famous English author John le Carré. -
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. -
1980 Smiley's PeopleLondon, Sydney, Auckland and Toronto: 1980A smart first edition of John Le Carre's best-selling thriller, the final work in the Karla trilogy. -
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'. -
1961 Call for the DeadLondon: 1961The first edition, second impression, of John Le Carre's first novel. Double signed by the author to a bookplate to the front pastedown. -
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. -
1986 A Perfect SpyLondon: 1986A superb copy of this thrilling novel by the popular author, John Le Carré. -
1890-91 Oeuvres Poetiques de Victor HugoParis: 1890-91A collection of four volumes of the poetical works of Victor Hugo. -
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2006 The Mission SongLondon: 2006A first edition, first impression of John Le Carre's thriller set in the East Congo. -
1974-79 The Karla Trilogy Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy The Honourable Schoolboy Smiley's PeopleLondon: 1974-79A very smart, signed set of John Le Carre's noted 'Karla Trilogy'. -
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1986 A Perfect Spy 1st Edition and ProofLondon: 1986An unique signed set of John Le Carre's novel 'The Perfect Spy' Comprising a first edition, fourth impression and an uncorrected proof of the same novel. With association to television adaptations of Le Carre's works. -
1996 The Tailor of PanamaGreat Britain: 1996A first edition, first impression of this spy novel by John Le Carre, later made into a film. -
2013 A Delicate TruthLondon: 2013An exceptional first edition of this classic spy novel by John Le Carre. -
1999 Single and SingleLondon: 1999An excellent first edition copy of this thrilling novel by the king of spy fiction John le Carré. -
1999 Single and SingleLondon: 1999A brilliant first edition copy of this thrilling novel by John Le Carré. -
2019 Agent Running in the FieldLondon: 2019A superior first edition of this thriller novel by popular author John le Carré. -
1986 A Perfect SpyLondon: 1986A superior first edition copy of this novel by popular author John le Carré. -
1989 The Russia HouseLondon: 1989The first edition of this thriller novel by popular author John le Carré.