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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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c.1884 The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth LongfellowLondon; Paris; New York; Melbourne: [c.1884] Undated, dated approximately from a copy held by the British LibraryA very handsome half morocco copy of this abundantly illustrated poetic title, in lovely condition. -
1874 3 Vols The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1874A lovely complete three volume set of the Poetical Works of John Milton with David Masson’s influential introductions, notes, and linguistic commentary on the canon of England’s great epic poet. -
1881 The Poetical Works of John Milton: Printed from the Original Editions With a Life of the AuthorLondon: 1881A smart copy of this illustrated edition of Milton’s Poetical Works, illustrated with 12 plates and Chalmers’ classic biographical preface, featuring Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and others. -
1751 Paradise Lost. A Poem, in Twelve Books.London: 1751Illustrated with twelve engraved plates by Francis Hayman, this is a mid-18th century edition of Milton's blank verse epic. -
1865 Gems From the PoetsLondon: [1865]A strikingly bound and illustrated volume of poetry by renowned English poets such as Byron, Longfellow and Goldsmith, with many beautiful colour from A. F. Lydon. -
1858 Milton's L'Allegro and Il PenserosoLondon: 1858A lovely copy of this collection of two of Milton's poems, illustrated throughout on steel by Birket Foster. -
1859 The Courtship of Miles Standish and Other PoemsLondon: 1859A decoratively bound collection of poetry from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, adorned with vignettes by John Gilbert. -
1864 Tales of a Wayside InnLondon: 1864A lovely example of the first UK edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's charming work of poetry, in a signed calf binding. -
1886-1901 The Works of Henry Wadsworth LongfellowBoston and New York: 1886-1901The collected poetical and prose works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, illustrated with frontispieces. -
c1855 The Poetical Works of John MiltonEdinburgh: c1865A smartly bound collection of the poetry of English writer and civil servant John Milton, with eight engravings on steel. -
1751 Paradise LostLondon: 1751Milton's influential blank verse poem 'Paradise Lost', illustrated with lovely detailed engraved plates for each book of the poem. -
1891 Longfellow's Poetical WorksLondon: 1891A new edition of this collection of the poetical work of American poet and educator Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. -
1713 Paradise Regain'd. A Poem. In Four Books.London: 1713An attractive example of the fifth edition of John Milton's 'Paradise Regain'd', illustrated throughout with engraved plates. -
1937 The Mask of ComusLondon: 1937A lovely Nonesuch limited edition copy of John Milton's comical masque, complete with colourful plates. -
1900 The Poetical Works of John MiltonOxford: 1900A smartly bound copy of this anthology of the poetical works of English poet John Milton. -
1926 2 vols Poems in English: Paradise Lost; Miscellaneous Poems: Paradise Regain'd, Samson Agonistes.London: 1926An elegant two volume limited edition set of Milton's epics accompanied by plates of William Blake's visionary illustrations. -
1947 L'Allegro; Il PenserosoLondon: 1947A striking edition of John Milton's two poems, 'L'Allegro' & 'Il Penseroso', illustrated by British painter Bernard Meninsky. -
1848 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1848A beautifully illustrated and handsomely bound volume of the poetry of John Milton, illustrated with engraved plates after J. M. W. Turner. -
1898 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1898Beautifully bound in a full calf prize binding, this is a wonderful edition of the 'poetical works' of Milton, including 'Paradise Lost'. -
1823-25 The Poetical Works of John Milton; Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, Minor PoemsLondon: 1823-25A smartly bound set of the poetical works of John Milton, each volume with engraved plates. -
1851 The Works of John Milton In Verse and ProseLondon: 1851A collection of poetry and prose by the renowned English poet John Milton, bound in full calf. -
1772 Paradise Lost: A Poem in Twelve BooksDublin: 1772The complete two volume Thomas Newton edition of John Milton's epic religious poem, bound in full leather and illustrated with brilliant engravings. -
1804-5 Poetical Works of John Milton, Paradise Lost, Paradise Regain'd, The Mask of Comus, L'Allegro, and Il Penseroso.London: 1804-5A charming, pocket-sized edition of John Milton's poetry, comprising his celebrated Paradise Lost and Paradise Regain'd, alongside Comus, L'Allegro and Il Penseroso. -
1848-1858 5vol The Prose Works of John MiltonLondon: 1848-1858A smart leatherbound set of the prose works of English writer and civil servant John Milton. -
1842 Songs and Ballads; Translated From Uhland, Korner, Burger, and Other GermanBoston: 1842A vanishingly scarce anthology of German lyric poems translated into English, including a translation by Longfellow. -
c1890 The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth LongfellowLondon: c1890A smartly bound copy of this collection of poetry from American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. -
1911-1913 2vol The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth & The Poetical Works of LongfellowLondon: 1911-1913Two smart volumes of poetry from William Wordsworth and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. -
1854 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1854A sumptuously bound, illustrated edition of the collected poetical works of Milton, in a signed prize binding from Sotheran and Bickers. -
1882 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1882David Masson's informative edition of the poetical works of Milton, in handsome half calf bindings. -
1925 Milton's Paradise RegainedOxford: 1925A smart copy of Milton's Paradise Regained, edited by L. C. Martin. -
1770 Paradise LostLondon: 1770Milton's influential blank verse poem 'Paradise Lost', illustrated with lovely detailed engraved plates for each book of the poem. -
1816 Paradise RegainedLondon: 1816A smartly bound copy of Milton's poem Paradise Regained, with illustrations. -
1928 The Poetical Works of LongfellowLondon: 1928A smartly bound copy of this collection of the poetical works of American writer Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. -
1904 The Complete Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1904The charming miniature edition of John Milton's poetical works, bound in full straight grain morocco. -
1902 Evangeline, The Golden Legend, and Other PoemsLondon: 1902A smartly bound collection of poetry from American writer and educator Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. -
1848 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1848A collection of poetical works by the noted John Milton, bound in full morocco and illustrated with beautiful engravings by J. M. W. Turner and other talented artists.