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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. -
1899-1928 10 Vols A Collection of Rudyard Kipling First Editions and Uniform Edition ReprintsLondon: 1899-1928A ten-volume collection of Rudyard Kipling’s works, including three first editions, showcasing his fiction, stories, and speeches. -
1931 Humorous Tales from Rudyard KiplingLondon: 1931The first edition of 'Humorous Tales' from Rudyard Kipling, illustrated with twenty-three lively drawings by Reginald Cleaver. -
1899–1937 16 Vols A Collection of the Works of Rudyard KiplingLondon: 1899–1937A substantial sixteen-volume collection of Rudyard Kipling’s works, including several first editions and illustrated volumes, charting his literary career. -
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. -
1910 Collected Verse of Rudyard KiplingNew York: 1910A beautiful example of the first edition of W. Heath Robinson's illustrated edition of the verse of Rudyard Kipling, with colour plates. -
1981-1982 The Jungle Book; The Second Jungle Book; Plain Tales from the Hills (Centenary Edition)London: 1981-1982A delightful Rudyard Kipling set from Macmillan's 'Centenary Edition', including the first and second 'Jungle Book'. -
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1927 Songs of the SeaLondon: 1927A signed limited edition poetry collection from Rudyard Kipling, accompanied by a signed leaf from Kipling in which he has copied out a stanza of his poem 'Epitaphs of War'. -
1909-1911 From Sea to Sea and Other Sketches, Life's Handicap & Many InventionsLondon: 1909-1911A charming set offering Rudyard Kipling's short stories and travel writings, uniformly presented in half calf by Bickers & Son. -
1897 The Second Jungle BookLondon: 1897A very smart third impression of Rudyard Kipling's sequel to 'The Jungle Book', beautifully illustrated by his father, J. Lockwood Kipling. -
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. -
1895 The Second Jungle BookLondon: 1895The first edition of Rudyard Kipling's sequel to his renowned novel 'The Jungle Book', with illustrations throughout by J. Lockwood Kipling. -
1902 Just So StoriesLondon: 1902The first edition, second impression, of Rudyard Kipling's influential and popular collection of tales for children, complete with Kipling's illustrations. -
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'. -
1987 The Book and the BrotherhoodLondon: 1987A very smart first edition of this novel from Irish and British novelist Iris Murdoch, considered to be among her best work. -
1941 Rudyard Kipling's VerseLondon: 1941A smartly bound definitive edition of the poetical works of English writer Rudyard Kipling, bound by Hatchards. -
1905 Everychild: A Book Of Verses For ChildrenLeeds: [1905]A very scarce anthology of verse for children, collected from the works of the most eminent poets, and inscribed by Holbrook Jackson's brother. -
1902-03 Just So Stories for Little Children & The Five NationsLeipzig : 1902-1903A smart set offering the Tauchnitz editions of two of Rudyard Kipling's classic work, one short-story collection and one poetry collection. -
1926 Debits and CreditsLondon: 1926A very smart first pocket edition of this anthology of stories and poems by Rudyard Kipling, published the same year as the first. -
1912-1928 11vol A Collection of Pocket KiplingLondon: 1912-1928A smart collection of eleven volumes of pocket-sized books from Kipling, with illustrations throughout. -
1956-1958 2vol The Flight from the Enchanter & The SandcastleLondon: 1956-1958Two smart early edition of these exciting early novels from Irish-British novelist and philosopher Iris Murdoch. -
1910-1928 20vol Macmillan's Pocket KiplingLondon: 1910-1928A smart collection of twenty volumes from Macmillan's Pocket Kipling, with illustrations throughout. -
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. -
1912 Collected Verse of Rudyard KiplingLondon: 1912A beautifully bound, second edition of Rudyard Kipling's celebrated anthology of verse. -
1957 Iris Murdoch and T. R. Fyvel Interview TypescriptNot Stated: 1957A very scarce eight page typescript interview of novelist and philosopher Iris Murdoch, in which T. R. Fyvel interviews Murdoch on her work. -
1932 Limits and RenewalsLondon: 1932A superb first edition copy of this entertaining anthology of short stories by Rudyard Kipling, in the original dust wrapper. -
1892 The Naulahka: A Story of West and EastLondon: 1892An excellent example of the first edition of Rudyard Kipling and Wolcott Balestier's novel set in the fictional 'Rahore', a location inspired by Rajputana. -
1904-12 The Works of Rudyard KiplingLondon: 1904-12Eight volumes of works by the renown author, Rudyard Kipling, including the first edition of 'Traffics and Recreations', all bound by Hatchards in half cloth. -
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'. -
1966 The Time of the AngelsLondon: 1966An uncorrected proof copy of Iris Murdoch's philosophical 1966 novel about faith and religion. -
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. -
1975 A Word ChildLondon: 1975A smart first edition of this stirring novel of redemption from Irish-British writer and philosopher, Iris Murdoch. -
1922-1927 Traffics and Discoveries & Kim (Macmillan's Pocket Kipling)London: 1922-1927A lovely pair of works from Nobel Prize-winning author Rudyard Kipling, offering a selection of his poems, short stories and his novel, 'Kim'.