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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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1982 Foundation's EdgeLondon: 1982An exceptional example of the first UK edition of Isaac Asimov's fourth novel in the Foundation series, in the vibrant original dust wrapper. -
1976 The Foundation Trilogy: Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second FoundationNew York: 1976An impressive 1970s omnibus edition of Isaac Asimov's award-winning Foundation Trilogy, featuring 'Foundation', 'Foundation and Empire', and 'Second Foundation'. -
1951 FoundationNew York: 1951A wonderful example of the first edition, second issue of Isaac Asimov's first novel in the Foundation Series, following the early years of the Foundation. In the original dust wrapper. -
1976 Authorised MurderLondon: 1976The UK first edition, first impression of one of Isaac Asimov's crime novels, in the publisher's original red cloth binding in its bright, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1960 For Your Eyes Only: Five Secret Occasions in the Life of James BondLondon: 1960A smart first edition of Ian Fleming's James Bond short-story collection, complete with the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1962 The Spy Who Loved MeLondon: 1962A vibrant example of the first edition, first impression of Ian Fleming's ninth 007 novel, in the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1928-1937 The Works of Leo TolstoyLondon: 1928-1937An impressive twenty-one volume edition of the works of celebrated Russian novelist and ethicist Leo Tolstoy, one of the most influential authors of all time. -
1963 On Her Majesty's Secret ServiceLondon: 1963A second impression copy of the tenth 007 novel, another thrilling espionage novel following the exploits of James Bond. -
2015 The Man with the Golden Typewriter: Ian Fleming's James Bond LettersLondon: 2015The first edition, first impression of this terrific volume containing Ian Fleming's witty letters. -
1972 Possible Tomorrows: Five StoriesLondon: 1972A smart first UK edition of this collection of short stories, edited by American science fiction writer Groff Conklin. -
1971 The Man in the Moone, and Other Lunar FantasiesLondon: 1971The first edition of Pizor and Comp's fascinating anthology of science fiction tales about lunar voyages, with an introduction from Isaac Asimov. -
1895 Master and ManLondon: 1895The first and very scarce U.K. edition of this popular short story by master Russian author, Leo Tolstoy. -
1988 Far as Human Eye Could SeeLondon: 1988The first UK edition of this collection of essays about science fiction, from iconic science fiction novelist Isaac Asimov. -
c1900 3vol La Guerre et La Paix: Roman Historique Traduit du RusseParis: c1900A three volume set of Tolstoy's epic novel War and Peace, translated from the original Russian into French. -
1965 The Man With The Golden GunLondon: 1965A lovely first edition James Bond novel by Ian Fleming, his final Bond novel, following a riveting adventurous plot in Japan. -
1970 The Santaroga BarrierLondon: 1970The first U.K. edition of this alternative society science fiction novel by Frank Herbert. -
1966 Fantastic VoyageLondon: 1966The first UK edition of Isaac Asimov's novelisation of the 1966 science fiction adventure film 'Fantastic Voyage'. -
1922 La Sonate a Kreutzer Suivi d'un Essai sur la Question SexuelleParis: 1922A limited edition copy of Leo Tolstoy's novella The Kreutzer Sonata, translated from Russian to French. -
1971-1999 7vols Works from the Foundation Series by Isaac Asimov and Greg BearLondon: 1971-1999Six volumes from Asimov's most famous work The Foundation Series, with an additional work developing the series by Greg Bear. -
1904 The Complete Works of Count TolstoyBoston: [1904]Eight uniform volumes from the illustrated Cabinet edition of the works of celebrated Russian author Leo Tolstoy. -
1965 The Man With The Golden GunLondon : 1965A very smart first edition copy of Ian Fleming's thrilling Bond novel The Man With The Golden Gun, in the original Richard Chopping dust wrapper. -
1962 The Spy Who Loved MeLondon: 1962The first Book Club edition of the ninth novel to feature James Bond, published the same year as the true first edition. -
1948 Astounding Science FictionNew York: 1948A nice collection of six consecutive issues of 'Astounding Science Fiction' from 1948, January to June, complete with the original colourful wraps for the February to June issues. -
1963 On Her Majesty's Secret ServiceLondon: 1963A near fine first edition of the tenth James Bond novel by Ian Fleming, a thrilling part of the Blofeld trilogy, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1961 ThunderballLondon: 1961A fine first edition, first impression, of this thrilling James Bond novel by Ian Fleming, in the original illustrated dustwrapper. -
1965 The Man With The Golden GunLondon: 1965A lovely first edition James Bond novel by Ian Fleming, his final Bond novel, following a riveting adventurous plot in Japan. -
1964 You Only Live TwiceLondon: 1964A first edition, second state of this popular James Bond novel. -
1965 The Man With The Golden GunLondon: 1965A fine first edition James Bond novel by Ian Fleming, his final Bond novel, following a riveting plot in Japan. -
1964 You Only Live TwiceLondon: 1964A superb first impression of the eleventh James Bond novel, later made into a film with Sean Connery as Bond. From the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. -
1965 The Man with the Golden GunLondon: 1965A smart first edition of Ian Fleming's final novel in the James Bond series, published posthumously. -
1965 The Man with the Golden GunLondon: 1965A smart first edition of Ian Fleming's final novel in the James Bond series, published posthumously. -
1965 The Man with the Golden GunLondon: 1965A smart first edition of Ian Fleming's final novel in the James Bond series, published posthumously. -
1963 On Her Majesty's Secret ServiceLondon: 1963A lovely first book club edition of Ian Fleming's acclaimed Bond novel, published in the same year as the true first. -
1963 On Her Majesty's Secret ServiceLondon: 1963A first edition of the tenth novel in Ian Fleming's James Bond series, featuring notorious villain Blofeld. -
1965 The Man With The Golden GunLondon: 1965A very smart, first edition of this novel from Ian Fleming's noted James Bond series. With the original Richard Chopping dustwrapper. -
1964 Address Given at the Memorial Service for Ian FlemingWesterham: 1964An uncommon first edition of the address given by William Plomer at Ian Fleming's funeral.