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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. 1965 Star Over Bethlehem
      1965 Star Over Bethlehem
      London: 1965
      The first edition of these charming Christianity themed short stories and poems by Agatha Christie, a festive work in a wonderful condition.
      £95.00
      Stock Code: 966F35
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    2. 1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night
      1897 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night
      London: 1897
      Richard Burton's famed translation of the 'Arabian Nights', a complete illustrated edition.
      £2,200.00
      Stock Code: 948P1
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    3. 1956 There's Always a Price Tag
      1956 There's Always a Price Tag
      London: 1956
      A bright first edition of this 1956 crime thriller novel written by British author James Hadley Chase.
      £45.00
      Stock Code: 921F15
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    4. 1953 The Long Good-Bye
      1953 The Long Good-Bye
      London: 1953
      The first edition of Raymond Chandler's seminal work of detective fiction, featuring the private investigator Philip Marlowe.
      £325.00
      Stock Code: 914Q44
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    5. 1892 Duty: With Illustrations of Courage, Patience & Endurance
      1892 Duty: With Illustrations of Courage, Patience & Endurance
      London: 1892
      A new edition of Samuel Smiles' self-help work on the theme of duty, bound in full tree calf.
      £55.00
      Stock Code: 905Z53
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      1896 Dumb in June
      1896 Dumb in June
      Boston: 1896
      An inscribed early edition of this uncommon book of poetry by Richard Burton.
      £40.00
      Stock Code: 905Z40
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    7. 1949 You're Lonely When You're Dead
      1949 You're Lonely When You're Dead
      London: 1949
      The first edition of this thrilling novel of mystery and murder, written by James Hadley Chase, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper.
      £110.00
      Stock Code: 905Q36
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    8. 1857 Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El Medinah and Meccah
      1857 Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El Medinah and Meccah
      London: 1857
      The second edition of Richard Burton's famous account of his journey to Mecca, disguised as a Muslim, during a period when non-Muslims were strictly forbidden.
      £900.00
      Stock Code: 877F32
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    9. 1958-1968 2 Volumes James Hadley Chase
      1958-1968 2 Volumes James Hadley Chase
      London: 1958-1968
      Two thrillers by James Hadley Chase, including a first edition of The World in My Pocket. Found in the unclipped dust wrapper.
      £40.00
      Stock Code: 856N44
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    10. 1960 Come Easy - Go Easy; Violent Security
      1960 Come Easy - Go Easy; Violent Security
      London: 1960-62
      Two bright copies of these novels from the Thriller Book Club in the original dust wrappers.
      £55.00
      Stock Code: 854A23
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    11. 1863 Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando Po
      1863 Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando Po
      London: 1863
      An exceptionally bright copy of the two volume first edition of Burton's account of his explorations in West Africa.
      £3,500.00
      Stock Code: 848F34
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      1931 The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi
      1931 The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi
      Philadelphia: 1931
      Richard Burton's famous pseudo-translated poem on Sufi philosophy, signed and inscribed by the illustrator, Willy Pogany.
      £395.00
      Stock Code: 846G13
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    13. 1952 The Fast Buck
      1952 The Fast Buck
      London: 1952
      The first edition, first impression of this complex thriller mystery novel by British author James Hadley Chase, in the striking original dust wrapper.
      £60.00
      Stock Code: 841F64
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    14. 1887 Self-Help; with Illustrations of Conduct and Perseverance
      1887 Self-Help; with Illustrations of Conduct and Perseverance
      London: 1887
      A leather bound copy of Samuel Smiles self-help book, often called 'the bible of mid-Victorian liberalism'.
      £115.00
      Stock Code: 811D62
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    15. c1920 7vol Supplemental Nights Richard Burton Arabian Nights Limited Ed
      c1920 7vol Supplemental Nights Richard Burton Arabian Nights Limited Ed
      Anon: c1920
      A complete seven volume set of Richard Burton's supplemental series of 'The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night'.
      £370.00
      Stock Code: 637L1
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    16. 1905 Robert Dick Baker of Thurso Geologist and Botanist Samuel Smiles Illus
      1905 Robert Dick Baker of Thurso Geologist and Botanist Samuel Smiles Illus
      London: 1905
      A interesting biography of Scottish geologist and botanist Robert Dick, by Samuel Smiles.
      £90.00
      Stock Code: LTH30-C-15
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    17. 1907 Life and Labour Men of Industry Samuel Smiles Bickers Binding
      1907 Life and Labour Men of Industry Samuel Smiles Bickers Binding
      London: 1907
      A study of the private and working lives of successful men in history.
      £135.00
      Stock Code: LTH27-E-6
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    18. 1883 Thrift by Samuel Smiles Thirty Ninth Thousand
      1883 Thrift by Samuel Smiles Thirty Ninth Thousand
      London: 1883
      An attractive edition of Samuel Smile's well known title 'Thrift'.
      £99.99
      Stock Code: LTH16-D-13
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    19. 1876 Samuel Smiles Character New Edition Tree Calf Binding Self Help
      1876 Samuel Smiles Character New Edition Tree Calf Binding Self Help
      London: 1876
      A beautifully bound copy of Smiles' work on character.
      £195.00
      Stock Code: LTH15-E-16
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    20. 1958 Not Safe To Be Free by James Hadley Chase First Edition
      1958 Not Safe To Be Free by James Hadley Chase First Edition
      London: 1958
      A first edition of Not Safe To Be Free by James Hadley Chase.
      £95.00
      Stock Code: MOD2-D-14
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