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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. -
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. -
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'. -
1935 Seven Pillars of WisdomLondon: 1935The first trade edition, first impression of T. E. Lawrence's iconic and extensively illustrated autobiography, with the scarce Memorial pamphlet. -
1955 The Mint: A Day-Book of the R.A.F. Depot Between August and December 1922London: 1955A smart first edition of T. E. Lawrence's insightful memoirs of his time as an enlisted man in the Royal Air Force. -
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. -
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. -
1920 Touch and GoLondon: 1920The first edition of D. H. Lawrence's political play, in the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
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. -
1955 The Mint: A Day-Book of the R.A.F. Depot Between August and December 1922London: 1955A smart first edition of T. E. Lawrence's insightful memoirs of his time as an enlisted man in the Royal Air Force. -
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1955 The MintLondon: 1955T. E. Lawrence's memoirs of his time in the Royal Air Force, the first trade edition of this volume in its 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. -
1921 The Sunny SideLondon: 1921The first edition of this collection A. A. Milne's essays and short fiction, originally been published in 'Punch' magazine. -
1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom, a TriumphNew York: 1935The first U.S. trade edition of Lawrence of Arabia's exciting autobiography, illustrated with four maps and plates throughout. Complete in the dust wrapper. -
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. -
1955 The MintLondon: 1955The first edition of T. E. Lawrence's memoirs of his time enlisted in the Royal Air Force. -
1832 Fleetwood: or, the New Man of FeelingLondon: 1832A second edition of William Godwin's bildungsroman novel, in a contemporary leather binding. -
1955 Lawrence of Arabia: A Biographical EnquiryLondon: 1955A smart first English edition of this biographical exploration of the life of T. E. Lawrence, complete with a clipped dust wrapper. -
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1938 2vol T E Lawrence to His Biographer Robert Graves and Liddell HartLondon: 1938A fascinating set complete in two first editions illustrating T E Lawrence's intimate work with his biographers Robert Graves and Liddell Hart. A limited edition signed by Graves and Hart in slipcase. -
1955 The MintLondon: 1955The first edition in original dustwrapper of T. E. Lawrence's memoirs of his time as an enlisted man in the Royal Air Force. -
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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.