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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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1941 The Pink Fairy BookLondon: 1941A lovely later example of the Pink Fairy Book, from Andrew Lang's popular and richly illustrated series of fairy tales. Illustrated throughout by H. J. Ford. -
1893 The Green Fairy BookLondon: 1893A lovely example of the second edition of Andrew Lang's striking collection of fairy tales from the Spanish and Chinese traditions, illustrated throughout by H. J. Ford. -
1914 The Man Upstairs and Other StoriesLondon: 1914The scarce first edition of P. G. Wodehouse's early collection of short stories, a miscellaneous collection of tales about love and romance. -
1909 Love Among the ChickensLondon: 1909The first US edition of P. G. Wodehouse's humorous novel about two friends attempting to run a chicken ranch, illustrated by Armand Both. -
1935 The Luck of the BodkinsLondon: 1935A bright first edition of P. G. Wodehouse's entertaining and humorous novel following the love life of a young man named Monty Bodkin. -
1921 Indiscretions of ArchieLondon: 1921A wonderful first edition of this New York City set humorous tale from P.G. Wodehouse, following a young man's attempts to impress his father-in-law. -
1887 ClaverhouseLondon: 1887A handsomely bound first edition of this biographical work regarding John Graham, Viscount of Dundee. -
1922 The Idyls of Theocritus; The Idyls of Bion & MoschusLondon: 1922Illustrated with colour plates, here are two volumes of classical bucolic and pastoral poetry translated into English by fairy tale collector Andrew Lang. A limited edition work. -
1890 The Red Fairy BookLondon: 1890The scarce limited large paper edition of Andrew Lang's beloved red fairy book, illustrated throughout with Ford and Lancelot Speed's stunning plates. -
1891 The Blue Poetry BookLondon: 1891The scarce limited large paper edition of this charming anthology of poetry compiled by the renowned Andrew Lang, including works from Shakespeare and Wordsworth, complete with spectacular illustrations from H. J. Ford and Lancelot Speed. -
1893 The True Story BookLondon: 1893The scarce limited large paper edition of this charming anthology of children's stories from the renowned Andrew Lang, complete with spectacular illustrations. -
1924 Bill the ConquerorLondon: 1924A variant cloth first edition of this comical novel by P. G. Wodehouse. -
1896 Musa PiscatricLondon: 1896The first edition of this collection of poetry from a series of renowned poets such as Shakespeare, Bunyan and Andrew Lang on the subject of fishing, compiled by John Buchan. -
1929 Lady Chatterley's Lover[Paris]: 1929The first Paris edition of this controversial novel, overall the second authorised edition by D. H. Lawrence. -
1929-38 Four P. G. Wodehouse WorksLondon; Leipzig: 1929-38A uniformly bound set of four novels and short story collections by P. G. Wodehouse. -
1911 The Poems of William WordsworthLondon: 1911A beautifully bound edition of the collected poems of William Wordsworth, in half morocco from Hatchards of Piccadilly. -
1924 Georgian Stories 1924London: 1924The vanishingly scarce first edition of this anthology of short stories, in the original 1920s dust wrapper. -
1960 Jeeves in the OffingLondon: 1960The first edition of the eighth Jeeves novel, an entertaining comedy by P. G. Wodehouse. -
1933 Mulliner NightsLondon: 1933The first edition of this collection of short stories by the renowned P. G. Wodehouse, with the scarce dust wrapper adhered to the endpapers. -
1904 William Tell Told AgainLondon: 1904The first edition of this early title by P. G. Wodehouse, comprised of a poetical retelling of the legend of William Tell, complete with fifteen colourful illustrations from Philip Dadd. -
1909 Sir George Mackenzie, King's Advocate, of Rosehaugh: His Life and Times, 1636(?)-1691London: 1909Andrew Lang's biography of "Bluidy Mackenzie", the Scottish lawyer, Lord Advocate, essayist and legal writer. -
1889 Prince PrigioBristol: 1889The first edition of this fantasy story by the noted Andrew Lang, with charming illustrations by Gordon Browne. -
1933-4 Something Fresh & Uneasy MoneyLondon: 1933-4A collection of two entertaining novels written by P. G. Wodehouse, each in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1935-1952 A Collection of Five Novels by P. G. WodehouseLondon: c1935-1952A collection of five, well presented novels written by P. G. Wodehouse, each an early impression of the work. -
1952-1959 Pigs Have Wings; Barmy in Wonderland; A Few Quick OnesLondon: 1952-1959The first editions of three humorous 1950s P.G. Wodehouse works, 'Pigs Have Wings', 'Barmy in Wonderland', and 'A Few Quick Ones'. -
c1938 Meet Mr. MullinerLondon: c1938An early impression of this collection of short stories introducing colourful pub raconteur, Mr. Mulliner, written by P. G. Wodehouse. -
c1939 Money for NothingLondon: c1939An early impression of P. G. Wodehouse's humorous novel set at Rudge Hall, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1940 Summer LightningLondon: c1940An early impression of the third full-length novel from P. G. Wodehouse's saga set at Blandings Castle, with the original dust wrapper. -
1950 Psmith in the City; Psmith JournalistLondon: 1950Smart examples of two of P. G. Wodehouse's humorous novels, both featuring the author's recurring character Rupert Psmith. -
c1938 The Heart of a GoofLondon: c1938An early impression of P. G. Wodehouse's collection of nine short stories on the subject of golf, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1940 If I Were YouLondon: c1940An early impression of this entertaining novel surrounding the romantic troubles of Tony, Earl of Droitwich, written by P. G. Wodehouse, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1947 Full MoonNew York: 1947A bright first US edition of this farcical novel from P. G. Wodehouse, set at Blandings Castle. -
c1935 Very Good, JeevesLondon: c1935An early impression of this humorous collection of short stories written by P. G. Wodehouse, all featuring the dynamic duo Jeeves and Wooster. -
1950 Enter PsmithLondon: 1950A fine copy of this tale of Psmith and Mike, beginning with the two meeting at school and becoming fast friends. -
1935 Mulliner OmnibusLondon: 1935An omnibus of thirty-two 'Mr Mulliner' stories by P. G. Wodehouse, the first edition of this collection. -
1908 The Maid of France, Being the Story of the Life and Death of Jeanne D'ArcLondon: 1908A wonderfully presented, first edition of Andrew Lang's thorough biography on Jeanne D'Arc, elegantly bound by Hatchard in half crushed morocco.