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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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2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireLondon : 2000The first edition of the fourth novel in the famous Harry Potter series, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireLondon : 2000The first edition of the fourth novel in the famous Harry Potter series, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1915 A Christmas CarolLondon: 1915A wonderfully illustrated Arthur Rackham edition of the beloved ghost story 'A Christmas Carol'. An early issue of the first trade edition of the work, bound in the publisher's cloth. -
1929 The Vicar of WakefieldLondon: 1929The first trade edition of Arthur Rackham's beautifully illustrated edition of Oliver Goldsmith's popular mid eighteenth century novel, illustrated with colour plates and retaining the original dust wrapper. -
1925 Where the Blue BeginsLondon [New York]: 1925The first US trade edition of Christopher Morley's illustrated fantasy novel, illustrated in colour by Arthur Rackham and with the original dust wrapper. -
1957 The Short Reign of Pippin IVNew York: 1957The first edition of John Steinbeck's only political satire, satirising mid-century French politics. -
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1932 Fairy TalesLondon: 1932Beautifully illustrated with full colour plates, and in the publisher's original vellum binding, this is a charming limited edition collection of the tales of Hans Christian Andersen, signed by illustrator Arthur Rackham. -
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1912 Aesop's FablesLondon: 1912Arthur Rackham's strikingly illustrated edition of Aesop, complete with colour plates, and signed by Rackham. -
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1913 Fables D'EsopeParis: 1913A wonderful example of this signed limited edition of the fables of Aesop, the first French language edition of these fables to feature the illustrations of Arthur Rackham. -
1912-1994 Aesop's Fables Illustrated by Arthur RackhamLondon: 1912-1994Arthur Rackham's fantastic and desirable first Rackham edition in the original decorative cloth binding, housed in a cloth clamshell box. -
2003 Harrius Potter et Philosophi LapisLondon: 2003An early impression of this Latin translation of the beloved first Harry Potter novel, complete with the unclipped dust wrapper. -
2007 Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsLondon: 2007An excellent first edition of this record-breaking final instalment to the Harry Potter series, complete with the original variant adult dust wrapper. -
2001-2008 Quidditch Through the Ages; Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them; The Tales of Beedle the BardLondon: 2001-2008A fine set of Harry Potter fictitious guides, together with Rowling's book of fairy tales, all being first impressions. -
1876 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1876A beautifully illustrated and handsomely bound volume of the poetry of John Milton, illustrated with engraved plates after J. M. W. Turner. -
1997-2007 The Harry Potter SeriesLondon: 1997-2007An excellent complete set of the wildly popular Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling, including four first impressions. -
1904 The Peradventures of Private PagettLondon: 1904The first edition of William Price Drury's entertaining collection of humorous short stories, illustrated with plates from Arthur Rackham. -
1910 Das Rheingold & die WalkureFrankfurt: 1910A beautifully and colourfully illustrated copy of Richard Wagner's epic drama, the first German Rakcham edition. -
1919 The Ingoldsby Legends, or Mirth and MarvelsLondon: 1919Arthur Rackham's impressively illustrated edition of the popular Ingoldsby legends, illustrated with tipped in colour plates from Rackham. -
2007 Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsLondon: 2007A pleasing true first edition of J. K. Rowling's seventh and final novel in her beloved Harry Potter series. -
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. -
1910 Stories of King ArthurLondon: 1910The first edition of this collection of King Arthur stories, illustrated by Arthur Rackham with four colour plates. -
2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireLondon: 2000The first edition, first impression of J. K. Rowling's fourth Harry Potter novel, in the original dust wrapper. -
2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireLondon: 2000A wonderful first edition of the enchanting fourth book of the Harry Potter series. -
2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireLondon: 2000A wonderful first edition of the enchanting fourth book of the Harry Potter series. -
1909 The Ingoldsby LegendsLondon: 1909Arthur Rackham's beautifully illustrated 'Ingoldsby Legends', illustrated with Rackham's signature colourful ink plates. -
1948 The St. Nicholas AnthologyNew York: 1948An excellent copy of this illustrated collection of short stories originally published in St. Nicholas book for boys and girls. -
1910 Stories of King ArthurLondon: 1910The first edition of this collection of King Arthur stories, illustrated by Arthur Rackham, and in the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
1904 Where Flies the FlagLondon: 1904The second edition of this adventure novel, with an early example of Arthur Rackham's beautiful illustrations. -
1901 The Argonauts of the AmazonLondon: 1901A first edition copy of this adventure story by C. R. Kenyon, illustrated throughout by Arthur Rackham. -
1903 Brains & BraveryLondon: 1903A first edition copy of this collection of short stories, four of which are by G. A. Henty, with illustrations by Arthur Rackham.