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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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    1. 2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
      2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
      London : 2000
      The first edition of the fourth novel in the famous Harry Potter series, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
      £240.00
      Stock Code: 982G38
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    2. 2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
      2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
      London : 2000
      The first edition of the fourth novel in the famous Harry Potter series, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
      £240.00
      Stock Code: 982G30
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    3. 1993-94 5vol The Letters of Samuel Johnson
      1993-94 5vol The Letters of Samuel Johnson
      Oxford: 1993-1994
      The respected Hyde edition of Samuel Johnson's letters from 1731-1784. A complete set of five volumes.
      £195.00
      Stock Code: 982N1
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    4. 1809 The Works of Mr. A. Cowley; In Prose and Verse
      1809 The Works of Mr. A. Cowley; In Prose and Verse
      London: 1809
      The works of the seventeenth century English poet and author Abraham Cowley, including Samuel Johnson's biography on the author bound in three volumes in modern half calf.
      £250.00
      Stock Code: 980Z39
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    5. 1937 The Road to Wigan Pier
      1937 The Road to Wigan Pier
      London: 1937
      The first edition of George Orwell's study on the working classes of Northern England, illustrated throughout, published by the Left Book Club.
      £240.00
      Stock Code: 967P10
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    6. 1790 The Prince of Abissinia. A Tale.
      1790 The Prince of Abissinia. A Tale.
      London: 1790
      A handsome example of the eighth edition of Samuel Johnson's 'Rasselas', in a tree calf binding.
      £125.00
      Stock Code: 958F71
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    7. 2003 Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis
      2003 Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis
      London: 2003
      An early impression of this Latin translation of the beloved first Harry Potter novel, complete with the unclipped dust wrapper.
      £49.00
      Stock Code: 957Y2
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    8. 2007 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
      2007 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
      London: 2007
      An excellent first edition of this record-breaking final instalment to the Harry Potter series, complete with the original variant adult dust wrapper.
      £120.00
      Stock Code: 957Y1
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    9. 2001-2008 Quidditch Through the Ages; Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them; The Tales of Beedle the Bard
      2001-2008 Quidditch Through the Ages; Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them; The Tales of Beedle the Bard
      London: 2001-2008
      A fine set of Harry Potter fictitious guides, together with Rowling's book of fairy tales, all being first impressions.
      £98.00
      Stock Code: 956Y2
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    10. 1997-2007 The Harry Potter Series
      1997-2007 The Harry Potter Series
      London: 1997-2007
      An excellent complete set of the wildly popular Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling, including four first impressions.
      £2,450.00
      Stock Code: 955Y11D
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    11. 1937 The Road to Wigan Pier
      1937 The Road to Wigan Pier
      London: 1937
      The first edition of George Orwell's autobiographical sociological study, discussing attitudes towards socialism in the north of England, published by the Left Book Club.
      £140.00
      Stock Code: 953F37
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    12. 1949 Nineteen Eighty-Four
      1949 Nineteen Eighty-Four
      London: 1949
      The first U.K. edition of George Orwell's important and culture defining dystopian novel, a superb finely bound copy.
      £2,995.00
      Stock Code: 952P55D
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    13. 2007 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
      2007 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
      London: 2007
      A pleasing true first edition of J. K. Rowling's seventh and final novel in her beloved Harry Potter series.
      £98.00
      Stock Code: 944Y10
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    14. 1937 The Road to Wigan Pier
      1937 The Road to Wigan Pier
      London: 1937
      The first edition of George Orwell's study on the working classes of Northern England, illustrated throughout, published by the Left Book Club.
      £265.00
      Stock Code: 940P29
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    15. 1805 Rasselas
      1805 Rasselas
      London: 1805
      An illustrated edition of Samuel Johnson's popular apologue, an important philosophical fable-like novel.
      £125.00
      Stock Code: 938P50
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    16. 1863 The Poetical Works of Johnson Parnell Gray and Smollett
      1863 The Poetical Works of Johnson Parnell Gray and Smollett
      Edinburgh: 1863
      A lovely copy of The Poetical Works of Johnson, Parnell, Gray, and Smollett, with Memoirs, Critical Dissertations, and Explanatory Notes by George Gilfillan, in Bickers & Son fine binding.
      £60.00
      Stock Code: 930E14
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    17. 2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
      2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
      London: 2000
      The first edition, first impression of J. K. Rowling's fourth Harry Potter novel, in the original dust wrapper.
      £190.00
      Stock Code: 921F40
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    18. 2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
      2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
      London: 2000
      A wonderful first edition of the enchanting fourth book of the Harry Potter series.
      £250.00
      Stock Code: 916T40
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    19. 2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
      2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
      London: 2000
      A wonderful first edition of the enchanting fourth book of the Harry Potter series.
      £225.00
      Stock Code: 916T39
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    20. 1793-5 The Works of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland
      1793-5 The Works of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland
      Dublin: 1793-5
      Two volumes containing poetry from eighteenth-century British and Irish poets, with a preface and biographical details by Samuel Johnson.
      £65.00
      Stock Code: 903Q34
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    21. 1796-7 The Poetical Works of Thomas Gray and Samuel Johnson
      1796-7 The Poetical Works of Thomas Gray and Samuel Johnson
      London: [1796-7]
      A two in one volume featuring the 'Cooke's edition' of the poetical works of the popular Thomas Gray and Samuel Johnson, bound in full calf with engravings.
      £60.00
      Stock Code: 900Z30
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    22. 1759 The Prince of Abissinia
      1759 The Prince of Abissinia
      London: 1759
      The second edition of Samuel Johnson's popular novel, this edition published only a few weeks after the first edition.
      £1,200.00
      Stock Code: 894P41
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    23. 1999 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
      1999 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
      London: 1999
      A paperback first edition of J. K. Rowling's third book in the popular Harry Potter series.
      £85.00
      Stock Code: 894Q1
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    24. 1999 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
      1999 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
      London: 1999
      A first edition of J. K. Rowling's third installment to the popular Harry Potter series, a paperback edition.
      £69.00
      Stock Code: 893Q40
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    25. 2017 Newt Scamander: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
      2017 Newt Scamander: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
      London: 2017
      A fine, first edition of this profusely illustrated edition of J. K. Rowling's 'Fantastic Beasts'.
      £49.00
      Stock Code: 893Q37
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    26. 2000-2007 Harry Potter Books 4, 5, 6 & 7
      2000-2007 Harry Potter Books 4, 5, 6 & 7
      London: 2000-2007
      A fine collection of first editions of the final four novels in J. K. Rowling's series set in the wonderful wizarding world of Harry Potter.
      £1,250.00
      Stock Code: 893Q35
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    27. 1968-1969 The Collected Essays, Journalism and Letters of George Orwell
      1968-1969 The Collected Essays, Journalism and Letters of George Orwell
      London: 1968-1969
      A smart trio of works from the collection of George Orwell's various writings, edited by his wife Sonia Orwell and Ian Angus.
      £160.00
      Stock Code: 891Q23
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    28. 1812 The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia: A Tale
      1812 The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia: A Tale
      London : 1812
      A beautiful leather bound pocket size edition of Samuel Johnson's earliest work.
      £98.00
      Stock Code: 875V2
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    29. 1937 The Road to Wigan Pier
      1937 The Road to Wigan Pier
      London: 1937
      A lovely copy of the first edition of George Orwell's study on the working classes of Northern England, illustrated throughout, published by the Left Book Club.
      £375.00
      Stock Code: 874P32
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    30. 1945-46 Focus One and Focus Two
      1945-46 Focus One and Focus Two
      London: 1945-46
      The first editions of the literary anthology 'Focus', including contributions from George Orwell, D. S. Savage, Walter Allen, and more.
      £120.00
      Stock Code: 853P8
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    31. 1810 The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets
      1810 The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets
      London: 1810
      Samuel Johnson's famous biographical sketches of many eminent poets, a new edition in three volumes.
      £85.00
      Stock Code: 844A67
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    32. 1801-1811 The Works of Samuel Johnson in Fourteen Volumes
      1801-1811 The Works of Samuel Johnson in Fourteen Volumes
      London: 1801-1811
      A new edition of the works of Samuel Johnson complete in fourteen uniform leather bound volumes.
      £1,850.00
      Stock Code: 838W83
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    33. 2015 Career of Evil
      2015 Career of Evil
      London: 2015
      The first impression, second state, of J. K. Rowling's third murder mystery novel in her Cormoran Strike series.
      £80.00
      Stock Code: 837P3
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    34. 1999 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
      1999 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
      London: 1999
      A bright first edition, twelfth impression of the third novel in the popular 'Harry Potter' series by JK Rowling.
      £190.00
      Stock Code: 831A54
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    35. 1998 Harry Potter 2-7
      1998 Harry Potter 2-7
      London: 1998-07
      Beautiful collection of six first editions in the extremely popular Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling in the original dust wrappers, including four first impressions.
      £1,475.00
      Stock Code: 831A37
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    36. 2003 Harry Potter 5, 6, and 7
      2003 Harry Potter 5, 6, and 7
      London: 2003-7
      A splendid collection of the first edition of the last three volumes in the immensely popular 'Harry Potter' series, the adult variant.
      £350.00
      Stock Code: 823A37
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