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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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1875-1881 7vol Tennyson's WorksLondon: 1875-1881The complete 7 volume set of the Imperial Library Edition of The Poetical Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, the iconic poet laureate. -
1911 Idylls of the KingLondon : 1911A charming limited vellum edition of Tennyson’s Idylls of the King, illustrated with twenty-one tipped-in colour plates by Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale, signed and numbered by the artist. -
1859 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1859The first edition, first issue of Alfred Lord Tennyson's ambitious Arthurian poem, presented here in a fine cloth rebind. -
1905 The Homes of TennysonLondon: 1905A pleasing copy of the first edition of The Homes of Tennyson, illustrated with twenty colour plates, in the original cloth rebacked in morocco. -
1862 Poems 1830-1833Toronto : 1862A morocco-bound copy of this pirated edition of Tennyson's early poems, from the library of former Prime Minister, Lord Rosebery. -
1939 Ten Little N-----S (And Then There Were None)London: 1939A wonderful first edition of Agatha Christie's masterpiece, the best-selling mystery novel of all time. This first edition retains the controversial original title, which was later changed to 'And Then There Were None'. -
1961 The Pale HorseLondon: 1961The first edition, first impression of Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse, in the publisher's original red cloth binding with the unclipped, bright dust wrapper. -
1899 The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Poet LaureateLondon: 1899A smartly bound complete edition of this collection of the works of renowned English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson. -
1955 The Mint: A Day-Book of the R. A. F. Depot Between August and December 1922London: 1955An exceptional limited edition example of the first edition of T. E. Lawrence's memoirs of his time enlisted in the Royal Air Force. -
1935 Seven Pillars of WisdomLondon: 1935A wonderful example of the first trade edition of T. E. Lawrence's account of his experiences during the First World War, illustrated throughout, and in the original dust wrapper. -
1869-1872 Selected Works of Alfred TennysonLondon: 1869-1872A handsome seven volume collection of late 19th century copies of the poetical works of Alfred Tennyson, uniformly bound in morocco. -
1911 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1911A smart first Brickdale illustrated edition of 'Idylls of the King' by celebrated English poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson. -
1862-1868 Selected Works of Alfred TennysonLondon: 1862-1868A wonderful collection of many of the most important poetical works from Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson. In full calf signed prize bindings by Wiseman. -
1859 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1859A smartly bound second issue copy of this cycle of twelve narrative poems by the English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson. -
1859 Maud and Other PoemsLondon: 1859A selection of poetry from the renowned Alfred Lord Tennyson, bound in full calf with gilt details to the spine. -
1952 They Do It With MirrorsLondon: 1952An exceptional copy of this captivating murder mystery novel from Agatha Christie, here in the first edition, complete with the publisher's unclipped dust wrapper. -
1957 4.50 From PaddingtonLondon: 1957A superior example of the first edition of this thrilling Miss Marple detective novel written by Agatha Christie, complete with the publisher's unclipped dust wrapper. -
1953 A Pocket Full of RyeLondon: 1953An intriguing Miss Marple murder mystery novel from renowned crime fiction author Agatha Christie, the first edition, complete with the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1937 Murder in the MewsLondon: [1937]The first Odham's edition of this collection of four exciting Poirot mysteries from Agatha Christie, this edition published the same year as Collins' Crime Club. -
1960 The Adventure of the Christmas PuddingLondon: 1960A brilliant and festive collection of short stories from the renowned Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, this copy being the second impression. -
1952 Mrs. McGinty's DeadLondon: 1952An exceptionally bright example of Agatha Christie's ingenius Poirot detective novel, in the first edition, complete with the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1928 The Mystery of the Blue TrainNew York : 1928An exceptional copy of the first US edition of this early Christie, complete in a lovely example of the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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1941 Ten Little N------ [And Then There Were None]London: 1941An early impression of Christie's best-selling novel, presented here in an excellent example of the very scarce dust wrapper. A collector's copy of this classic island mystery. -
1966-78 Four Agatha Christie NovelsLondon: 1966-78A lovely set of four Bodley Head editions of Agatha Christie's novels, comprising of Poirot, Tommy and Tuppence, and standalone novels. -
1967-80 The Works of Agatha Christie, Greenway EditionLondon; New York: 1967-80A set of eight volumes of Christie's works from the uniform 'Greenway Edition'. -
1966-1971 Six Agatha Christie NovelsLondon: 1966-1971A striking collection of six novels from the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, each in the vibrant original dust wrapper. -
1967-1971 Six Agatha Christie NovelsLondon: 1967-1971A striking collection of six novels and short story collections from the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, each in the vibrant original dust wrapper. -
1985 Absent in the Spring; The Rose and the Yew Tree; A Daughter's a Daughter; Unfinished PortraitLondon: 1985A charming collection of very scarce mid 1980s editions of four of the novels Agatha Christie wrote under her Mary Westmacott pseudonym: Absent in the Spring; The Rose and the Yew Tree; A Daughter's a Daughter; Unfinished Portrait. -
1931 The Big FourLondon: 1931An early edition of this early Agatha Christie Hercule Poirot mystery, a tale of international intrigue and espionage. -
2011-2012 The Murder at the Vicarage; Crooked House; Sleeping MurderLondon: 2011-2012A delightful collection of three fine facsimiles of the first editions of three of Agatha Christie's classic titles. -
2005-2006 Nemesis and A Pocket Full of RyeLondon: 2005-2006Two charming early 2000s facsimile editions of the first editions of two classic Agatha Christie titles. -
1968 Towards ZeroLondon: 1968A 1960s printing of Queen of Crime Agatha Christie's celebrated work of detective fiction, 'Towards Zero'. In the original dust wrapper. -
1969 Murder on the LinksLondon: 1969A vanishingly scarce 1969 edition of Christie's classic novel, 'reproduced from the original setting by arrangement with The Bodley Head', who published the first edition. -
1971 The Golden Ball and Other StoriesNew York: 1971A great copy of this first edition of this U.S. anthology of fifteen brilliant short stories by Agatha Christie. -
1949 Crooked HouseNew York: 1949A first U.S. edition of this popular standalone Agatha Christie murder mystery, an exciting novel set in London. -
1948 There is a Tide...New York: 1948The first U.S. edition of this Poirot novel, known in the U.K. as 'Taken at the Flood'.