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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. 1842 2 Vols Italy, A Poem and Poems
      1842 2 Vols Italy, A Poem and Poems
      London: 1842
      A handsomely bound two-volume set of Samuel Rogers’s poetry collections, Italy and Poems, richly illustrated throughout.
      £120.00
      Stock Code: 981H8
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    2. 1822 Bracebridge Hall; Or, The Humorists
      1822 Bracebridge Hall; Or, The Humorists
      London: 1822
      A beautifully bound example of the first UK edition of Washington Irving's popular episodic novel set in an English manor, 'Bracebridge Hall'.
      £270.00
      Stock Code: 980F43
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    3. 1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
      1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
      London: 1828
      The first edition of Washington Irving's popular fictional account of the life of Christopher Columbus, bound in half calf.
      £495.00
      Stock Code: 979Z8
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    4. 1882 The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.
      1882 The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.
      London: 1882
      A delightfully illustrated limited edition of Washington Irving's popular collection of short stories and essays, including "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle".
      £225.00
      Stock Code: 979F4
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    5. 1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
      1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
      London: 1828
      Three volumes of the first edition of Washington Irving's popular fictionalised account of the life of Christopher Columbus, in the scarce publisher's original bindings.
      £290.00
      Stock Code: 973F29
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    6. 1914 Knickerbocker Papers, Being Rip Van Winkle & The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
      1914 Knickerbocker Papers, Being Rip Van Winkle & The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
      London: 1914
      A scarce limited edition copy of the renowned Washington Irving's two most popular works, in the original dust wrapper.
      £65.00
      Stock Code: 971Z21
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    7. 1824 Salmagundi: or, the Whim-Whams and Opinions of Launcelot Langstaff
      1824 Salmagundi: or, the Whim-Whams and Opinions of Launcelot Langstaff
      Paris: 1824
      A Paris edition of Washington Irving's satirical periodical lampooning New York City.
      £195.00
      Stock Code: 969P35
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    8. 1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
      1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
      London: 1828
      The first edition of Washington Irving's popular fictional account of the life of Christopher Columbus, bound in half calf.
      £690.00
      Stock Code: 965Z7
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    9. 1882 The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon Gent.
      1882 The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon Gent.
      London: 1882
      A delightfully illustrated limited edition of George Washington's popular collection of short stories and essays, including "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle".
      £125.00
      Stock Code: 948F22
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    10. 1905 Rip Van Winkle
      1905 Rip Van Winkle
      London; New York: 1905
      Arthur Rackham's strikingly illustrated edition of this popular tale by Washington Irving.
      £150.00
      Stock Code: 947P53
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    11. 1933 Pocahontas, or, the Nonparell of Virginia
      1933 Pocahontas, or, the Nonparell of Virginia
      London: 1933
      The first edition of David Garnett's fictionalise account of the life of Pocahontas.
      £95.00
      Stock Code: 947P46
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    12. 1899 Irving's Complete Works (Library Edition)
      1899 Irving's Complete Works (Library Edition)
      Boston: 1899
      A scarce Library Edition of Washington Irving's works, from the library of Vermont's 59th governor, Redfield Proctor Jr.
      £235.00
      Stock Code: 933Y37
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    13. 1895 Bracebridge Hall
      1895 Bracebridge Hall
      London: 1895
      The third edition, third printing of this richly illustrated American novel by Washington Irving, half bound in morocco leather.
      £79.00
      Stock Code: 931E3
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    14. 1933 Pocahontas, or, the Nonparell of Virginia
      1933 Pocahontas, or, the Nonparell of Virginia
      London: 1933
      The first edition of David Garnett's fictionalised account of the life of Pocahontas, in the striking original dust wrapper.
      £135.00
      Stock Code: 929F31
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    15. 1923 The Christmas Dinner: From "The Sketch Book"
      1923 The Christmas Dinner: From "The Sketch Book"
      New York: 1923
      An early separate edition of this humorous sketch by Washington Irving, complete with the very scarce glassine wrap.
      £45.00
      Stock Code: 924Q17
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    16. 1896 Bracebridge Hall: or, The Humourists
      1896 Bracebridge Hall: or, The Humourists
      New York: 1896
      A beautifully illustrated edition of Washington Irving's episodic novel, in the original decorative cloth bindings, and scarce protective cloth dust wrappers.
      £250.00
      Stock Code: 898F52
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    17. 1896 2vol Bracebridge Hall or The Humourists
      1896 2vol Bracebridge Hall or The Humourists
      New York and London: 1896
      A very smart edition illustrated by Arthur Rackham of this episodic novel from American author Washington Irving.
      £170.00
      Stock Code: 898T71
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    18. 1845 Bracebridge Hall; or The Humourists
      1845 Bracebridge Hall; or The Humourists
      London: 1845
      A new edition of Washington Irving's episodic novel in half calf binding.
      £60.00
      Stock Code: 859A12
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    19. 1880-1882 The Life of George Washington, The Alhambra, and Bonneville's Adventures
      1880-1882 The Life of George Washington, The Alhambra, and Bonneville's Adventures
      London: 1880-1882
      A very scarce full morocco seven volume set of American writer Washington Irving's works, including his biography of George Washington.
      £1,500.00
      Stock Code: 853F10
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    20. 1830 Italy, a Poem
      1830 Italy, a Poem
      London: 1830
      The beautiful first illustrated edition of Samuel Rogers' best known Romantic poem, also his longest work, about his travels in Italy.
      £195.00
      Stock Code: 852P36
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    21. 1814 Poems
      1814 Poems
      London: 1814
      An illustrated early edition of poetry by celebrated English poet Samuel Rogers, bound in full straight-grain morocco with gilt detailing.
      £96.00
      Stock Code: 822J31
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    22. 1836 Italy, a Poem.
      1836 Italy, a Poem.
      London: 1836
      A beautifully illustrated copy of Rogers' vivid poem about Italy, a lovely work.
      £70.00
      Stock Code: 821P27
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    23. 1870-75 Works of Washington Irving
      1870-75 Works of Washington Irving
      London: 1870-75
      A lovely late nineteenth-century set of selected works of American writer, Washington Irving, handsomely bound in uniform half morocco binding.
      £970.00
      Stock Code: 805J35
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    24. 1877 Bracebridge Hall
      1877 Bracebridge Hall
      London: 1877
      A delightfully illustrated edition of Washington Irving's episodic novel, bound in bright decorative cloth.
      £45.00
      Stock Code: 802R50
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    25. 1830 The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
      1830 The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
      London: 1830
      A smart copy of this abridged edition of Washington Irving's biographical work on Christopher Columbus, complete with illustrated plates and folding maps.
      £75.00
      Stock Code: 797J17
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    26. 1885 Tom Brown's School-Days; Wanderings in South America; Old Christmas; Bracebridge Hall
      1885 Tom Brown's School-Days; Wanderings in South America; Old Christmas; Bracebridge Hall
      London: 1885
      A scarce edition of this volume comprising four works by Thomas Hughes, Charles Waterton, and Washington Irving. With numerous illustrations by Randolph Caldecott and others.
      £98.00
      Stock Code: 788A6
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    27. 1846 The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
      1846 The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
      Paris: 1846
      A charming little biographical sketch of Christopher Columbus, his life and travels.
      £35.00
      Stock Code: 782R65
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    28. 1850 Oliver Goldsmith's Prose and Poetical Works: Poems, Comedies, Essays
      1850 Oliver Goldsmith's Prose and Poetical Works: Poems, Comedies, Essays
      London: 1850
      A handsome copy of Irving Washington's Oliver Goldsmith's Prose and Poetical Works.
      £24.00
      Stock Code: LTH22-B-11
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    29. 1819 Human Life a Poem
      1819 Human Life a Poem
      London: 1819
      The first edition of Samuel Roger's Romantic and reflective poem.
      £125.00
      Stock Code: 699P24
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    30. 1844 Italy a Poem
      1844 Italy a Poem
      London: 1844
      An illustrated edition of Samuel Rogers' best known and longest work 'Italy', a beautiful poem about his travels.
      £240.00
      Stock Code: 692P37
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    31. 1834 Poems
      1834 Poems
      London: 1834
      A finely bound copy of Samuel Roger's poetry. Beautifully illustrated, with drawings based on engravings by Turner and Stothard.
      £290.00
      Stock Code: 680L7
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    32. 1834 Poems
      1834 Poems
      London: 1834
      The first edition of this collection of poetry by the Romantic nineteenth century poet Samuel Rogers, engraved throughout by Turner and Stothard.
      £180.00
      Stock Code: 669P28
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    33. 1842 2vol Italy and Poems by Samuel Rogers Leighton Brewer Binding
      1842 2vol Italy and Poems by Samuel Rogers Leighton Brewer Binding
      London: 1842
      Two nicely bound poetry collections by the popular writer, Samuel Rogers.
      £125.00
      Stock Code: LTH20-F-18
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    34. 1801 Pleasures of Memory Poems Samuel Rogers Stothard Illustrated
      1801 Pleasures of Memory Poems Samuel Rogers Stothard Illustrated
      London: 1801
      A nicely illustrated copy of Samuel Roger's popular poetry, including 'The Pleasures of Memory', illustrated by Thomas Stothard.
      £64.00
      Stock Code: 633P31
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    35. 1820 Poems by Samuel Rogers A New Edition Quarter Calf Scarce
      1820 Poems by Samuel Rogers A New Edition Quarter Calf Scarce
      London: 1820
      A new edition, quarter calf bound collection of poetical works by the noted writer Samuel Rogers.
      £195.00
      Stock Code: 623C43
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    36. 1850 The CRAYON MISCELLANY by Washington IRVING
      1850 The CRAYON MISCELLANY by Washington IRVING
      London: 1850
      The 1850 Author's Revised Edition of 'The Crayon Miscellany' by Washington Irving.
      £45.00
      Stock Code: GEN9-D-8
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