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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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2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireLondon : 2000The first edition of the fourth novel in the famous Harry Potter series, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireLondon : 2000The first edition of the fourth novel in the famous Harry Potter series, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1889 Sylvie and BrunoLondon: 1889A sound copy of the first edition of Lewis Carroll's part-fantasy Victorian novel, illustrated by Harry Furniss. -
1915 A Christmas CarolLondon: 1915A wonderfully illustrated Arthur Rackham edition of the beloved ghost story 'A Christmas Carol'. An early issue of the first trade edition of the work, bound in the publisher's cloth. -
1929 The Vicar of WakefieldLondon: 1929The first trade edition of Arthur Rackham's beautifully illustrated edition of Oliver Goldsmith's popular mid eighteenth century novel, illustrated with colour plates and retaining the original dust wrapper. -
1925 Where the Blue BeginsLondon [New York]: 1925The first US trade edition of Christopher Morley's illustrated fantasy novel, illustrated in colour by Arthur Rackham and with the original dust wrapper. -
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1975 The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony, in Eight FitsLondon: 1975Signed by illustrator Harold Jones, this is a wonderful limited edition example of Lewis Carroll's delightful nonsense poem. -
1880 Doublets, A Word-PuzzleLondon: 1880The second edition of this word-puzzle guide by Lewis Carroll, who is often cited as the inventor of these 'doublets' or 'word ladders'. -
1898 The Life and Letters of Lewis CarrollLondon: 1898A first edition account of the life of celebrated writer Lewis Carroll. Composed by Carroll's own nephew, and in a handsome half morocco binding. -
1876 The Hunting of the Snark; An Easter Greeting to Every Child Who Loves "Alice"London: 1876The first edition of beloved children's author Lewis Carroll's delightful nonsense poem, with the first issue of his 'An Easter Greeting to Every Child Who Loves "Alice"' tipped in. -
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1932 Fairy TalesLondon: 1932Beautifully illustrated with full colour plates, and in the publisher's original vellum binding, this is a charming limited edition collection of the tales of Hans Christian Andersen, signed by illustrator Arthur Rackham. -
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1912 Aesop's FablesLondon: 1912Arthur Rackham's strikingly illustrated edition of Aesop, complete with colour plates, and signed by Rackham. -
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1913 Fables D'EsopeParis: 1913A wonderful example of this signed limited edition of the fables of Aesop, the first French language edition of these fables to feature the illustrations of Arthur Rackham. -
1912-1994 Aesop's Fables Illustrated by Arthur RackhamLondon: 1912-1994Arthur Rackham's fantastic and desirable first Rackham edition in the original decorative cloth binding, housed in a cloth clamshell box. -
1974 A Tangled TaleNew York: 1974A smart review copy of this collection of ten short stories from English author Lewis Carroll, illustrated by Arthur Burdett Frost. -
2003 Harrius Potter et Philosophi LapisLondon: 2003An early impression of this Latin translation of the beloved first Harry Potter novel, complete with the unclipped dust wrapper. -
2007 Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsLondon: 2007An excellent first edition of this record-breaking final instalment to the Harry Potter series, complete with the original variant adult dust wrapper. -
2001-2008 Quidditch Through the Ages; Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them; The Tales of Beedle the BardLondon: 2001-2008A fine set of Harry Potter fictitious guides, together with Rowling's book of fairy tales, all being first impressions. -
1876 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1876A beautifully illustrated and handsomely bound volume of the poetry of John Milton, illustrated with engraved plates after J. M. W. Turner. -
1997-2007 The Harry Potter SeriesLondon: 1997-2007An excellent complete set of the wildly popular Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling, including four first impressions. -
1883 Rhyme? And Reason?London: 1883The first edition of this charmingly illustrated collection of poems from beloved Victorian era children's author Lewis Carroll. -
1932-81 Collection of Biographical Works on Lewis CarrollVirginia; London: 1932-81A collection of biographical works on the renowned author of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', Lewis Carroll, including a collection of his letters, and a selection of catalogues for exhibitions on the author. -
1933 A Selection From the Letters of Lewis Carroll to His Child-FriendsLondon: 1933The first edition of this biographical work on Lewis Carroll, featuring a selection of letters to the various children he befriended. -
1978 The Letters of Lewis Carroll: Volume I, ca. 1837-1885London: 1978A proof copy of the first volume of collected letters by Lewis Carroll, an impressive volume containing almost half a century of the author's prolific correspondence. -
1904 The Peradventures of Private PagettLondon: 1904The first edition of William Price Drury's entertaining collection of humorous short stories, illustrated with plates from Arthur Rackham. -
1910 Das Rheingold & die WalkureFrankfurt: 1910A beautifully and colourfully illustrated copy of Richard Wagner's epic drama, the first German Rakcham edition. -
1919 The Ingoldsby Legends, or Mirth and MarvelsLondon: 1919Arthur Rackham's impressively illustrated edition of the popular Ingoldsby legends, illustrated with tipped in colour plates from Rackham. -
1881 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: 1881An early edition of Lewis Carroll's important fantastical tale, complete with John Tenniel's illustrations. -
2007 Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsLondon: 2007A pleasing true first edition of J. K. Rowling's seventh and final novel in her beloved Harry Potter series. -
1993 The Hunting of the SnarkLondon: 1993A fine edition of Lewis Carroll's nonsense poem, featuring the original illustrations by Henry Holiday. -
1889 Sylvie and BrunoLondon: 1889The first edition of Lewis Carroll's fantasy novel, set partly in fairyland. Beautifully illustrated by Harry Furniss. -
1899 Sylvie and BrunoLondon: 1899A smart contemporary edition of Lewis Carroll's fantasy novel, beautifully illustrated by Harry Furniss. -
1910 Stories of King ArthurLondon: 1910The first edition of this collection of King Arthur stories, illustrated by Arthur Rackham with four colour plates. -
2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireLondon: 2000The first edition, first impression of J. K. Rowling's fourth Harry Potter novel, in the original dust wrapper. -
1885 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: 1885The seventy-fifth thousand of Lewis Carroll's beloved and highly influential work of children's literature, illustrated by John Tenniel. -
2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireLondon: 2000A wonderful first edition of the enchanting fourth book of the Harry Potter series.