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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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1986 Going SoloLondon: 1986A very scarce uncorrected proof copy of Roald Dahl's second autobiography, detailing his exploits as a World War II pilot. -
1991-1993 The Vicar of Nibbleswicke & My YearLondon: 1991-1993A delightful pair of first edition Roald Dahl books, including his autobiography 'My Year', and children's story 'The Vicar of Nibbleswicke'. -
1979 My Uncle OswaldLondon: 1979A very smart first edition of this salacious Uncle Oswald comedy from Roald Dahl. -
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1945 Poems from ItalyLondon: 1945Signed by Siegfried Sassoon, this is a wonderful limited edition anthology of poems written by British soldiers fighting in Italy in the Second World War -
1929 Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting ManLondon: 1929The first illustrated edition of Siegfried Sassoon's semi-autobiographical novel revolving around a huntsman, smartly rebound in leather. -
1984 Boy: Tales of ChildhoodLondon: 1984A very smart first edition of Roald Dahl's bestselling autobiography, with the original dust wrapper. -
1930 Memoirs of An Infantry OfficerLondon: 1930A first edition, first impression of Siegfried Sassoon's semi-autobiographical novel set during and immediately following the First World War. -
1930 Memoirs of An Infantry OfficerLondon: 1930A first edition, first impression of Siegfried Sassoon's semi-autobiographical novel set during and immediately following the First World War. -
1930 Memoirs of An Infantry OfficerLondon: 1930A first edition, first impression of Siegfried Sassoon's semi-autobiographical novel set during and immediately following the First World War. -
1930 Memoirs of An Infantry OfficerLondon: 1930A first edition, first impression of Siegfried Sassoon's semi-autobiographical novel set during and immediately following the First World War. -
1928 Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting ManLondon: 1928A first edition, first impression of Siegfried Sassoon's semi-autobiographical novel revolving around a huntsman. -
1928 Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting ManLondon: 1928A first edition, first impression of Siegfried Sassoon's semi-autobiographical novel revolving around a huntsman. -
1921 PoemsLondon: 1921A lovely copy of this posthumously published collection of poetry, with a charming inscription from David Loveday, gifting this copy to Academy-award winning English Actor and filmmaker Sir Michael Scudamore Redgrave. -
1940 Poems Newly Selected 1916-1935London: 1940A brilliant collection of the poetical works of Siegfried Sassoon, the first edition of this anthology. -
1928 Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting ManLondon: 1928A smartly bound sixth impression copy of Siegfried Sassoon's semi-autobiographical novel revolving around a huntsman. -
1928 The Heart's JourneyLondon: 1928A smart first UK edition of this collection of poems from English war poet Siegfried Sassoon. -
1993 My YearLondon: 1993The first edition of this work, expanding the diary Dahl wrote in the final year of his life. Illustrated with watercolours by Quentin Blake. -
1991 Memories with Food at Gipsy HouseLondon: 1991A fine example of the first edition of this collection of anecdotes and recipes authored by Roald Dahl, and his wife Felicity. -
1947 My First HorseLondon: 1947A beautifully illustrated first edition of this collection of reminiscences from many authors. -
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1946 Over to YouLondon: 1946A signed first UK edition of Roald Dahl's first published book for adult readers, a collection of ten short stories, including 'Beware the Dog'. -
1946 Over to YouLondon: 1946A first UK impression of this collection of ten short stories by Roald Dahl, in the unclipped dust wrapper. -
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1982 The BFGLondon: 1982A superb first edition copy of Roald Dahl's popular 'The BFG', here signed by both Dahl and the illustrator, Quentin Blake, rare to find in such a lovely condition. -
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1975 Danny the Champion of the WorldLondon: 1975A superb first edition copy of this popular whimsical Roald Dahl novel, signed by Dahl with his signature tipped-in to the title page, rare to find in such a lovely condition. -
1967 James and the Giant PeachLondon: 1967A lovely copy of the first U.K. edition, first impression, of Roald Dahl's beloved macabre and magical children's novel, with the original illustrations by Michel Simeon. -
1926 Satirical PoemsLondon: 1926A collection of poetry by important poet Siegfried Sassoon, presented by the author 'from an old friend'. -
1988 MatildaLondon: 1988A fine, first edition copy of Roald Dahl's famous children's novel 'Matilda'. -
1966 Siegfried Sassoon a Critical Study by Michael ThorpeLondon: 1966A study of the works of Siegfried Sassoon by Michael Thorpe. -
1948 Meredith Siegfried Sassoon First EditionLondon : 1948An insightful biography into the life and work of George Meredith.