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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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c.1884 The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth LongfellowLondon; Paris; New York; Melbourne: [c.1884] Undated, dated approximately from a copy held by the British LibraryA very handsome half morocco copy of this abundantly illustrated poetic title, in lovely condition. -
1889 Sylvie and BrunoLondon: 1889A sound copy of the first edition of Lewis Carroll's part-fantasy Victorian novel, illustrated by Harry Furniss. -
1865 Gems From the PoetsLondon: [1865]A strikingly bound and illustrated volume of poetry by renowned English poets such as Byron, Longfellow and Goldsmith, with many beautiful colour from A. F. Lydon. -
1859 The Courtship of Miles Standish and Other PoemsLondon: 1859A decoratively bound collection of poetry from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, adorned with vignettes by John Gilbert. -
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1975 The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony, in Eight FitsLondon: 1975Signed by illustrator Harold Jones, this is a wonderful limited edition example of Lewis Carroll's delightful nonsense poem. -
1880 Doublets, A Word-PuzzleLondon: 1880The second edition of this word-puzzle guide by Lewis Carroll, who is often cited as the inventor of these 'doublets' or 'word ladders'. -
1864 Tales of a Wayside InnLondon: 1864A lovely example of the first UK edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's charming work of poetry, in a signed calf binding. -
1898 The Life and Letters of Lewis CarrollLondon: 1898A first edition account of the life of celebrated writer Lewis Carroll. Composed by Carroll's own nephew, and in a handsome half morocco binding. -
1886-1901 The Works of Henry Wadsworth LongfellowBoston and New York: 1886-1901The collected poetical and prose works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, illustrated with frontispieces. -
1876 The Hunting of the Snark; An Easter Greeting to Every Child Who Loves "Alice"London: 1876The first edition of beloved children's author Lewis Carroll's delightful nonsense poem, with the first issue of his 'An Easter Greeting to Every Child Who Loves "Alice"' tipped in. -
1891 Longfellow's Poetical WorksLondon: 1891A new edition of this collection of the poetical work of American poet and educator Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. -
1974 A Tangled TaleNew York: 1974A smart review copy of this collection of ten short stories from English author Lewis Carroll, illustrated by Arthur Burdett Frost. -
1883 Rhyme? And Reason?London: 1883The first edition of this charmingly illustrated collection of poems from beloved Victorian era children's author Lewis Carroll. -
1891 Oeuvres Poetiques de Victor HugoParis: 1891A smartly bound collection of the poetical works of French Romantic author Victor Hugo, in the original French. -
1932-81 Collection of Biographical Works on Lewis CarrollVirginia; London: 1932-81A collection of biographical works on the renowned author of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', Lewis Carroll, including a collection of his letters, and a selection of catalogues for exhibitions on the author. -
1933 A Selection From the Letters of Lewis Carroll to His Child-FriendsLondon: 1933The first edition of this biographical work on Lewis Carroll, featuring a selection of letters to the various children he befriended. -
1978 The Letters of Lewis Carroll: Volume I, ca. 1837-1885London: 1978A proof copy of the first volume of collected letters by Lewis Carroll, an impressive volume containing almost half a century of the author's prolific correspondence. -
1842 Songs and Ballads; Translated From Uhland, Korner, Burger, and Other GermanBoston: 1842A vanishingly scarce anthology of German lyric poems translated into English, including a translation by Longfellow. -
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. -
1881 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: 1881An early edition of Lewis Carroll's important fantastical tale, complete with John Tenniel's illustrations. -
c1890 The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth LongfellowLondon: c1890A smartly bound copy of this collection of poetry from American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. -
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. -
1911-1913 2vol The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth & The Poetical Works of LongfellowLondon: 1911-1913Two smart volumes of poetry from William Wordsworth and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. -
1993 The Hunting of the SnarkLondon: 1993A fine edition of Lewis Carroll's nonsense poem, featuring the original illustrations by Henry Holiday. -
1889 Sylvie and BrunoLondon: 1889The first edition of Lewis Carroll's fantasy novel, set partly in fairyland. Beautifully illustrated by Harry Furniss. -
1899 Sylvie and BrunoLondon: 1899A smart contemporary edition of Lewis Carroll's fantasy novel, beautifully illustrated by Harry Furniss. -
1928 The Poetical Works of LongfellowLondon: 1928A smartly bound copy of this collection of the poetical works of American writer Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. -
1902 Evangeline, The Golden Legend, and Other PoemsLondon: 1902A smartly bound collection of poetry from American writer and educator Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. -
1878 Keramos and Other PoemsBoston: 1878A smart copy of the poetry and translation of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the first edition of this work. -
1875 The Masque of Pandora and Other PoemsBoston: 1875The first edition of one of Longfellow's brilliant poetry anthologies, including a poem on Greek Mythology. -
1858 The Courtship of Miles Standish, and Other PoemsBoston: 1858The first edition of Longfellow's popular romantic poem, following a love triangle between passengers of the Mayflower. -
1872 Three Books of SongBoston: 1872A smart first edition of this poetical work from American writer Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. -
1882 In the Harbor: Ultima Thule - Part IIBoston: 1882The first edition of Part II of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's collection of poetry, an excellent copy of the work. -
1854 The Golden LegendLondon: 1854A beautifully illustrated edition of Longfellow's poem about the torments of Lucifer, in a signed binding by J. Wright. -
1885 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: 1885The seventy-fifth thousand of Lewis Carroll's beloved and highly influential work of children's literature, illustrated by John Tenniel.