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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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1936 Peer GyntLondon: 1936A wonderful example of the first edition of Arthur Rackham's vibrantly illustrated edition of Ibsen's 'Peer Gynt', in the original dust wrapper. -
1919 Rupert Brooke and the Intellectual ImaginationLondon: 1919A Sangorski & Sutcliffe bound first edition of Walter de la Mare's essay on imagination and Rupert Brooke. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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1930 Desert Islands and Robinson CrusoeLondon: 1930A smart limited edition of Walter De La Mare's exploration of the trope of desert islands in fiction, signed by the author. -
1924 Peacock Pie: A Book of RhymesLondon: 1924A charming and entertaining series of poems by acclaimed author Walter de la Mare, with colour images. -
1966 The Time of the AngelsLondon: 1966An uncorrected proof copy of Iris Murdoch's philosophical 1966 novel about faith and religion. -
1919-21 The Chapbook: A Monthly Miscellany, and Four Songs: The Monthly ChapbookLondon: 1919-21Three volumes of scarce chapbook periodicals from the early twentieth century, featuring collections of poems from the likes of Walter de la Mare and other noteworthy poets. -
1975 A Word ChildLondon: 1975A smart first edition of this stirring novel of redemption from Irish-British writer and philosopher, Iris Murdoch. -
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1948 The Mirror and Other PoemsLondon: 1948An anthology of the poems of Leonard Clark, a first edition copy presented by the author of John Heath-Stubbs. -
1964 Ghost StoriesLondon: 1964Folio Society's smart illustrated edition of the ghost tales by Walter de la Mare. -
1923 Songs of ChildhoodLondon: 1923A colourfully illustrated edition of this anthology of charming poems by Walter de la Mare, from the library of Frank Brangwyn. -
1964 The Italian GirlLondon: 1964The first edition of this familial novel by Irish-British author, Iris Murdoch. -
1995 Jackson's DilemmaLondon: 1995A smart first edition, third impression of the last novel from Irish-British author Iris Murdoch. -
1974 The Sacred and Profane Love MachineLondon: 1974A smart first edition of this scandalous novel from Irish-British author Iris Murdoch. -
1962-1965 2vol An Unofficial Rose & The Red and the GreenLondon: 1962-1965Two smart early editions of novels from Irish-British writer Iris Murdoch. -
1966 The Time of the AngelsLondon: 1966The first edition, first impression of the tenth novel by Iris Murdoch in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1965 The Red and the GreenNew York: 1965An excellent first U. S. edition of Iris Murdoch's only historical novel. -
1956 The Flight from the EnchanterLondon: 1956The second impression of Iris Murdoch's fascinating second novel, in the original dust wrapper. -
1957 The SandcastleLondon: 1957The second impression of Iris Murdoch's novel about a middle-aged teacher who becomes romantically entangled with a young artist. -
1958 The BellLondon: 1958The first Book Society edition of Iris Murdoch's celebrated novel about a lay religious community in Gloucestershire. -
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1930 Desert Islands and Robinson CrusoeLondon; New York: 1930The first and limited edition of Walter de la Mare's exploration of the trope of deserted islands in fiction, signed by the author. -
1906-1908 8vol The Collected Works of Henrik IbsenLondon: 1906-1908Eight volumes of the copyright edition of this collection of works from Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. -
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1985 The Good ApprenticeLondon: 1985A signed limited edition copy of Iris Murdoch's celebrated novel about morality. -
1962 An Unofficial RoseLondon: 1962The first edition of one of Iris Murdoch's popular novels, uncommon to see with the promotional wraparound band and bookmark. -
1964 The Italian GirlLondon: 1964A lovely first edition of this early work by noted philosophical author, Iris Murdoch. -
1966 The Time of the AngelsLondon: 1966A superb copy of the tenth novel by Iris Murdoch, an interesting rumination on religion. -
1970 A Fairly Honourable DefeatLondon: 1970A very smart first edition of this work with themes of relationships and morality, by Irish Murdoch. -
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1890-99 The Works of Henrik IbsenLondon; New York: 1890-99The collected theatrical works of Henrik Ibsen, a nice set of his work translated into English. -
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1933 The Fleeting and other PoemsLondon: 1933First edition of this poetry anthology by Walter de la Mare, signed copy limited to one hundred and fifty. -
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1926 The Connoisseur and Other StoriesLondon: 1926A signed limited edition selection of short stories by the noted author Walter de la Mare, including his renowned supernatural tale 'All Hallows'. -
1976 Henry and CatoLondon: 1976Iris Murdoch's novel concerning two childhood friends, an excellent first edition complete with its original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1987 The Book and the BrotherhoodLondon: 1987A lovely, first edition copy of Iris Murdoch's entertaining novel on friendship, shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1987. -
1974 The Sacred and Profane Love MachineLondon: 1974A lovely copy of Iris Murdoch's Whitbread Novel Award winner novel, the first impression complete with its unclipped dust wrapper.