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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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1957 The Short Reign of Pippin IVNew York: 1957The first edition of John Steinbeck's only political satire, satirising mid-century French politics. -
1961-1978 Novels by Anthony BurgessLondon; New York : 1961-1978A wonderful selection of first edition and first US edition novels by Anthony Burgess, complete with the original dust wrappers. -
1961 The Winter of Our DiscontentLondon: 1961The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's final novel, a moving and humane work that was well received. -
1947 The Wayward BusNew York: 1947The first edition, first impression of Steinbeck's novel exploring human nature, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1942 The Moon is DownNew York: 1942A smart first edition of this novel fashioned for theatre adaptation from American writer John Steinbeck. -
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1942 The Moon is DownNew York: 1942A first edition of John Steinbeck's insightful military novella written and published during World War II. -
1947 The PearlNew York: 1947The first edition of Steinbeck's popular novella about a pearl diver and his family, in the original second issue dust wrapper. -
1961 The Winter of Our DiscontentLondon: 1961A smart first UK edition of the last novel written by American author John Steinbeck. -
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1989 Any Old IronLondon: 1989A signed second impression of Burgess's fantasy novel, a modern take on the Excalibur legend. -
1961 Devil of a StateLondon: 1961A smart first edition of this novel from British author Anthony Burgess, based on his experiences in Bandar Seri Begawan. -
1989 The Devil's ModeLondon: 1989A smart first edition of British author Anthony Burgess's first collection of short stories. -
1982 The End of the World NewsLondon: 1982A smart first edition of this insightful novel from British author Anthony Burgess. -
1985 The Kingdom of the WickedLondon: 1985A very smart first edition of this historical novel from British writer and composer Anthony Burgess. -
1961 Devil of a StateLondon: 1961A first edition, first impression of this novel by Anthony Burgess, based on his experiences in Bandar Seri Begawan. -
1945 Cannery RowLondon: 1945The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's classic American novel, set in Monterey during the Great Depression. -
1964 The Eve of Saint VenusLondon: 1964The first edition of this fiction novel and play by Anthony Burgess in the original dust wrapper and illustrated by Edward Pagram. -
1945 Cannery RowLondon: 1945The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's classic American novel, set in Monterey during the Great Depression. -
1958 The Log from the Sea of CortezLondon: 1958The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's narrative about the marine specimen collecting trip he undertook with his great friend, Ed Ricketts, in 1940. -
1942 The Moon is DownNew York: 1942The book club edition of John Steinbeck's novel about the military occupation of a town in Northern Europe. -
1942 The Moon is DownLondon: 1942The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's novel about the military occupation of a town in Northern Europe. -
1946 De VliegenvangerAmsterdam: 1946The scarce first Dutch language trade edition of Steinbeck's novel 'The Moon is Down', about the military occupation of a town in Northern Europe. -
1954 Sweet ThursdayLondon: 1954The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's sequel to his novel 'Cannery Row'. In the exceptionally bright dust wrapper. -
1945 The Red PonyNew York: 1945The first illustrated edition of John Steinbeck's episodic novella about life on a California Ranch, illustrated by Wesley Dennis. -
1961 Devil of a StateLondon: 1961The first edition of Anthony Burgess's novel based on his experiences in Bandar Seri Begawan. -
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1990 You've Had Your Time Being the Second Part of the Confessions of Anthony BurgessLondon : 1990An insightful and remarkable second part of author Anthony Burgess's autobiography, signed by the author. -
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1989 Any Old IronLondon: 1989The second printing of this fantasy novel by Anthony Burgess, a lovely copy signed by the author and complete with its unclipped dust wrapper. -
1961 Devil of a StateLondon, Melbourne and Toronto: 1961An excellent first edition of Anthony Burgess' novel, drawing upon his experiences living in Brunei in the late 1950s. -
1987-90 Little WIlson and Big God You've Had Your Time The Confessions of Anthony BurgessLondon: 1987-89A striking set of the complete autobiography of Anthony Burgess, a wonderful insight into the life of one of the most influential authors of the twentieth century. -
1993 A Dead Man in DeptfordLondon: 1993A fine first edition, first impression, of this historical fiction novel by Anthony Burgess, following the mysterious death of Christopher Marlowe. -
1993 A Dead Man in DeptfordLondon: 1993A superior first edition of this story celebrating the life of KIt Marlowe, written by A Clockwork Orange satirical author, Anthony Burgess. -
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1962 A Clockwork OrangeLondon: 1962A smartly bound, first edition copy of Anthony Burgess' celebrated novel, his jeu d'espirit, 'A Clockwork Orange'. With a signed letter from the author loosely inserted. -
1976 A Long Trip to TeatimeLondon: 1976The first edition of this tale by Anthony Burgess, illustrated. -
1957 The Short Reign of Pippin IVLondon: 1957The first U.K. edition of Steinbeck's only political satire, satirising mid-century French politics. -
1962 A Clockwork OrangeLondon: 1962An uncommon, first edition copy of Anthony Burgess' celebrated novel, his jeu d'espirit, 'A Clockwork Orange'. -
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1962 A Clockwork OrangeLondon: 1962A scarce, signed, first edition copy of Anthony Burgess' celebrated novel, his jeu d'espirit, 'A Clockwork Orange'.