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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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1901 The Essays of Elia by Charles LambLondon : 1901A delightful collection of conversational essays by Charles Lamb, bound by Hatchards in quarter morocco. -
1993-94 5vol The Letters of Samuel JohnsonOxford: 1993-1994The respected Hyde edition of Samuel Johnson's letters from 1731-1784. A complete set of five volumes. -
1809 The Works of Mr. A. Cowley; In Prose and VerseLondon: 1809The works of the seventeenth century English poet and author Abraham Cowley, including Samuel Johnson's biography on the author bound in three volumes in modern half calf. -
1915 The Essays of EliaLondon: 1915A vibrant Riviere bound edition of Charles Lamb's charming collection of essays, beautifully illustrated by C. E. Brock. -
1926 The Essays of Elia, and, The Last Essays of EliaLondon: 1926A striking Riviere bound set of Charles Lamb's complete 'Essays of Elia', a lovely set illustrated by Charles E. Brock. -
1790 The Prince of Abissinia. A Tale.London: 1790A handsome example of the eighth edition of Samuel Johnson's 'Rasselas', in a tree calf binding. -
1876 The Life, Letters, and Writings of Charles LambLondon: 1876A set of the collected writings and biography on Charles Lamb, including his best known works. -
1874 Mary and Charles Lamb: Poems, Letters, and RemainsLondon: 1874The scarce first edition of this charmingly illustrated biographical study of English writers and siblings Charles and Mary Lamb. -
1933 Everybody's Lamb: Being a Selection from The Essays of Elia, The Letter, and The Miscellaneous Prose of Charles LambLondon: 1933A smart first edition of this collection of writings from English essayist Charles Lamb, with the original price-clipped dust wrapper. -
1805 RasselasLondon: 1805An illustrated edition of Samuel Johnson's popular apologue, an important philosophical fable-like novel. -
1863 The Poetical Works of Johnson Parnell Gray and SmollettEdinburgh: 1863A lovely copy of The Poetical Works of Johnson, Parnell, Gray, and Smollett, with Memoirs, Critical Dissertations, and Explanatory Notes by George Gilfillan, in Bickers & Son fine binding. -
1923 The Essays of EliaLondon: 1923A leatherbound copy of Lamb's popular collection of essays from the Harrap Library. -
1905 Library of English Prose: Volume Two Last Essays of EliaEdinburgh: 1905A smart copy of the second volume of Charles Lamb's Essays of Elia, the Last Essays of Elia. -
1793-5 The Works of the Poets of Great Britain and IrelandDublin: 1793-5Two volumes containing poetry from eighteenth-century British and Irish poets, with a preface and biographical details by Samuel Johnson. -
1796-7 The Poetical Works of Thomas Gray and Samuel JohnsonLondon: [1796-7]A two in one volume featuring the 'Cooke's edition' of the poetical works of the popular Thomas Gray and Samuel Johnson, bound in full calf with engravings. -
1899-1900 12vol The Life and Works of Charles LambLondon: 1899-1900A smart complete set of this limited edition de luxe series of works by Charles Lamb, with the author's life. -
1759 The Prince of AbissiniaLondon: 1759The second edition of Samuel Johnson's popular novel, this edition published only a few weeks after the first edition. -
1872 The Works of William HogarthLondon: 1872A scarce two volume study of the work of English artist William Hogarth, with an essay on Hogarth by Charles Lamb. -
1901 A Masque of DaysLondon: 1901One of the popular tales of Charles Lamb, this edition beautifully illustrated by Walter Crane with colourful illustrations to every page. -
1876 6vol The Life, Letters and Writings of Charles LambLondon: 1876A smart complete set of this collection of works and letters from Charles Lamb, with biographical sketches and notes. -
1812 The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia: A TaleLondon : 1812A beautiful leather bound pocket size edition of Samuel Johnson's earliest work. -
1903-1921 4 Volumes from The Life and Works of Charles LambLondon: 1903-1921Four near fine volumes from the life and works of Charles Lamb -
1810 The Lives of the Most Eminent English PoetsLondon: 1810Samuel Johnson's famous biographical sketches of many eminent poets, a new edition in three volumes. -
1903 The Last Essays of Elia Volume 2London: 1903A profusely illustrated collection of Charles Lamb's final essays, supplemented with a memoir of Lamb from William Macdonald. Volume 2 of 12. -
1801-1811 The Works of Samuel Johnson in Fourteen VolumesLondon: 1801-1811A new edition of the works of Samuel Johnson complete in fourteen uniform leather bound volumes. -
1889-89 Works of Charles LambLondon: 1888-89A uniformly bound set of the works of Charles Lamb, including Alfred Aigner's brilliant biography on Lamb. -
1840 The Essays of Elia First Series Second SeriesLondon: 1840Charles Lamb's collection of essays 'The Essays of Elia' and 'The Last Essays of Elia' in one volume. -
1793 A Selection from the Harleian Miscellany of TractsLondon: 1793The first abridged edition of this fascinating and scarce collection of religious and political tracts, edited by Dr Johnson and William Oldys. -
1870 5vol The Works of Charles Lamb in Five VolumesNew York: 1870A lovely five volume collection of the letters and poetry of this prominent English literary figure, in smart half calf bindings. -
1897-1904 The Works of Charles LambLondon: 1897-1904A Bumpus bound collection of the works of Charles Lamb, a comprehensive set of his best known and most popular works. -
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1917 Aphorisms on Authors and Their WaysLondon: 1917The first and only edition printed in one hundred copies of this series of aphorisms on authors and their ways by Augustine Birrell. A signed presentation copy, including a letter by the author. -
1890 Prince DorusLondon: [1890]A reprint of Charles Lamb's fairy story Prince Dorus, with colourful illustrations in facsimile of the original. -
1899-1900 The Life and Works of Charles LambLondon: 1899-1900A limited edition de luxe of the various works of Charles Lamb, edited with notes throughout by Alfred Ainger. -
1906 The Essays of EliaLondon: 1906A prize bound edition of Charles Lamb's popular essay collection 'The Essays of Elia'. -
1992-4 The Letters of Samuel JohnsonOxford: 1992-4A lovely collection of the letters of the monumental Samuel Johnson, documenting his life in fascinating detail, illustrated throughout. -
1811 The First Book of Poetry For the Use of Schools Lamb Mylius Scarce FirstLondon: 1811A scarce, early first edition of this book of poetry for schools.