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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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1927 When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1927A lovely copy of the sixteenth edition of this book of poetry by A. A. Milne, adorned with numerous illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard. -
1929 The Christopher Robin Story Book From When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1929A delightful first edition of one of A. A. Milne’s beloved tales featuring the cherished character, Christopher Robin, beautifully illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard. -
1927 Now We Are SixLondon: 1927The first edition of A. A. Milne's poetry collection featuring his beloved anthropomorphic characters from five hundred acre wood. -
1929-1946 Toad of Toad Hall; Chloe MarrLondon: 1929-1946Two first editions from A. A. Milne, including his dramatic adaptation of beloved children's novel 'The Wind in the Willows', and his comedy novel 'Chloe Marr'. -
1929 Toad of Toad HallLondon: 1929The first edition of A. A. Milne's dramatic adaptation of beloved children's novel 'The Wind in the Willows'. -
1930 Fourteen Songs from "When We Were Very Young"London: 1930An illustrated series of poems by A. A. Milne, set to music by composer Harold Fraser-Simson and complete with the dust wrapper. -
1929 Toad of Toad HallLondon: 1929The first edition of A. A. Milne's dramatic adaptation of beloved children's novel 'The Wind in the Willows', in the original dust wrapper. -
1925 The King's BreakfastLondon: 1925The first edition of this illustrated poem by A. A. Milne, with music by H. Fraser-Simson and illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard. -
1929 Toad of Toad HallLondon: 1929The first edition of this play from A. A. Milne, a dramatisation of Kenneth Grahame's popular novel 'The Wind in the Willows'. -
1926-27 Teddy Bear and Other Songs From "When We Were Very Young", Songs FromLondon: 1926-27The first edition of two beautiful anthology of songs by A. A. Milne, complete with Shepard's charming illustrations. -
1928 The ChildermassLondon: 1928The first volume in Wyndham Lewis' curious 'Human Age' trilogy, the first edition, with a compliments slip from the author. -
1960 One-Way SongLondon: 1960An important poem on society in the interwar era by Wyndham Lewis, the second edition, in the original dust wrapper. -
1932 Wyndham Lewis: A Discursive ExpositionLondon: 1932The first edition of Hugh Gordon Porteus' critical exploration of the works of Wyndham Lewis, with the original, very scarce dust wrapper. -
1956 The Human Age, Book One, ChildermassLondon: 1956The first volume in Wyndham Lewis' curious 'Human Age' trilogy, with illustrations by Michael Ayrton. -
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1930 The Apes of GodLondon: 1930The first limited edition of this satirical novel on London literary society by Wyndham Lewis, signed by Lewis himself. -
1914 BlastLondon: 1914The first edition of the first issue of Wyndham Lewis' Vorticist literary magazine, an example of the modernist movement before World War One. -
1927 When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1927The scarce and sough after monogram edition of A. A. Milne's 'When We Were Very Young'. A beautiful edition of a much loved work. -
1926 Teddy Bear and Other Songs from "When We Were Very Young"London: 1926The first edition of this illustrated collection of the poems of A. A. Milne put to songs, illustrated throughout by E. H. Shepard. -
1927 Fourteen Songs From "When We Were Very Young"London: 1927A smart reprint of this volume of songs by A. A. Milne, extracted from his work 'When We Were Very Young', and put to music, illustrated throughout by E. H. Shepard. -
1980 Mrs Dukes' MillionLondon: 1980An early edition of this previously unpublished novel by Wyndham Lewis. Found in the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1926 Winnie The PoohLondon: 1926A very smart second edition copy of A A Milne's noted children's novel 'Winnie The Pooh'. -
1926-29 Winnie The Pooh, Now We Are Six, House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1926-29A beautifully bound set of A A Milne's classic children's works featuring his anthropomorphic bear Winnie the Pooh. From the library of Julian's Park, which was once home to the Socialite Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. -
1932 The Apes of GodLondon: [1932]An uncommon early edition of this popular satirical novel by Wyndham Lewis. -
1921 The Sunny SideLondon: 1921The first edition of this collection A. A. Milne's essays and short fiction, originally been published in 'Punch' magazine. -
1961 Now We Are Six Winnie-the-PoohLondon: 1961Two of A. A. Milne's most popular children's works, featuring the beloved Winnie the Pooh, illustrated throughout with E. H. Shepard's original illustrations. -
1937 Blasting and BombardieringLondon: 1937A smart first edition copy of the great Wyndham Lewis' autobiography. -
1937 Blasting and BombardieringLondon: 1937An very bright first edition copy of the founding father of Vorticism Wyndham Lewis' autobiography. -
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c1925 The Rescue of PigletLondon: c1925An extremely scarce, truly unique work. Signed by A.A Milne and Ernest H Shepard, this work comprises mounted press-cuttings from the Evening News of 'The Rescue of Piglet'. -
1927 Now We Are SixLondon: 1927A very bright, first edition copy of this famous poetry collection by the popular children's author A A Milne. Featuring his famous anthropomorphic character, Winnie the Pooh. -
1928 The House at Pooh CornerLondon: 1928A beautifully bound first edition copy of A A Milne's noted story collection 'House at Pooh Corner'. A wonderful copy of this beloved work, housed in a custom slipcase.