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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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    1. 1976 The Castle of Otranto, A Gothic Story
      1976 The Castle of Otranto, A Gothic Story
      London: 1976
      The first Folio Society edition of Horace Walpole's tale that initiated the literary genre of the Gothic novel, illustrated with lithographs by Charles Keeping.
      £55.00
      Stock Code: 970F51
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      1922-24 The Cathedral, and, Harmer John
      1922-24 The Cathedral, and, Harmer John
      London: 1922-24
      Two limited edition novels by Hugh Walpole, both signed by the author and in their original dust wrappers.
      £350.00
      Stock Code: 968P15
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      1924 The Crystal Box
      1924 The Crystal Box
      Glasgow: 1924
      A very scarce limited edition autobiographical work by Hugh Walpole, twice signed by the author, and presented by him to actors Athene Seyler and Nicholas Hannen.
      £850.00
      Stock Code: 968P11
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      1921 The Young Enchanted: A Romantic Story
      1921 The Young Enchanted: A Romantic Story
      London: 1921
      A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Hugh Walpole's charming novel about the romance of two young people in post-war London.
      £98.00
      Stock Code: 965F50
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    5. 1923-1933 Jeremy and Hamlet; Wintersmoon; Farthing Hall; All Souls' Night
      1923-1933 Jeremy and Hamlet; Wintersmoon; Farthing Hall; All Souls' Night
      London: 1923-1933
      First edition of four early 20th century works of literature from prolific English novelist Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole, each in the original dust wrapper.
      £340.00
      Stock Code: 965F49
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    6. 1928-1940 3vol Wintersmoon, John Cornelius, & The Bright Pavilions
      1928-1940 3vol Wintersmoon, John Cornelius, & The Bright Pavilions
      London: 1928-1940
      Three smart first edition volumes from English writer Sir Hugh Walpole, with the original dust wrappers.
      £120.00
      Stock Code: 966T5
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    7. 1925-41 Five Novels by Hugh Walpole
      1925-41 Five Novels by Hugh Walpole
      London: 1925-41
      A set of five brilliant novels by Hugh Walpole, all first editions in their original dust wrappers.
      £248.00
      Stock Code: 965P45
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      1930 Rogue Herries A Novel
      1930 Rogue Herries A Novel
      London: 1930
      The scarce limited edition of Rogue Herries from the Herries Chronicles by Hugh Walpole, with the author's signature.
      £60.00
      Stock Code: 928E4
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      1933 Vanessa A Novel
      1933 Vanessa A Novel
      London: 1933
      The scarce limited edition of Vanessa from the Herries Chronicles by Hugh Walpole, with the author's signature.
      £50.00
      Stock Code: 928E3
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      1931 Judith Paris
      1931 Judith Paris
      London: 1931
      The limited edition of Judith Paris from the Herries Chronicles by Hugh Walpole, with the author's signature.
      £60.00
      Stock Code: 928E2
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      1932 The Fortress
      1932 The Fortress
      London: 1932
      A limited large paper edition of this historical fiction novel set in the Lake District, signed by the author.
      £55.00
      Stock Code: 926P39
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    12. 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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    13. 1891 The Letters of Horace Walpole Fourth Earl of Orford
      1891 The Letters of Horace Walpole Fourth Earl of Orford
      London: 1891
      An illustrated limited edition collection of the letters of Horace Walpole, totalling over two thousands letters written during his lifetime.
      £2,750.00
      Stock Code: 896P58D
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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. 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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    16. 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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    17. 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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    18. 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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