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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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1908 The Duke of GandiaLondon: 1908A lovely large paper limited edition of Swinburne's influential work 'The Duke of Gandia'. -
c1858 5 Vols The Poetical Works of John DrydenLondon: c1858A handsome five-volume set of John Dryden’s complete poetical works, finely bound in half morocco by Woolstencroft Bookbinder, and issued as part of the esteemed Aldine Edition of the British Poets series. -
1808 VirgilLondon: 1808A charming miniature all in one volume containing Dryden's translation of the poetical works of Virgil, bound in half calf. -
1811 The Poetical Works of John DrydenLondon: 1811A handsomely bound complete four volume edition of the collected poetical works of lauded Poet Laureate John Dryden. -
1871 Songs Before SunriseLondon: 1871The first edition of this important poetical collection from Algernon Charles Swinburne, presented here in full calf. -
c1862 The Poetical Works of John DrydenLondon: c1862A handsome calf-bound volume of poems by John Dryden, illustrated with engravings. -
1896 Selections from the Poetical Works of Algernon Charles SwinburneLondon: 1896A lovely anthology of the poetry of Algernon Charles Swinburne, charmingly presented in signed calf by Bumpus. -
1931-1932 Dryden: The Dramatic WorksLondon: 1931-19321A pleasing complete limited Nonesuch Press edition of John Dryden's works. -
1931 6vol Dryden: The Dramatic WorksLondon: 1931A smart limited edition set of the dramatic works of English author John Dryden. -
1911 Selections from the Poetical Works of Algernon Charles SwinburneLondon: 1911A most charmingly bound collection of Algernon Charles Swinburne's poems. -
1760 The Miscellaneous Works of John Dryden, Esq.London: 1760The scarce four volume first comprehensive collected edition of the poetry, translations and literary writings of England's first Poet Laureate, John Dryden. -
1834 The Beauties of DrydenLondon: 1834A very scarce edition of the poetry of John Dryden, edited by Alfred Howard, and in an attractive calf binding. -
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. -
1682 Religio Laici, or, A Laymans Faith. A Poem.London: 1682The first edition of this religious poem in heroic couplets by John Dryden. -
1927 Selections from SwinburneCambridge: 1927A smart first edition of this collection of poetry from Algernon Charles Swinburne, edited by H. M. Burton. -
1808 The Works of John DrydenLondon: 1808A complete, eighteen-volume set of the collected works of John Dryden, the first Scott edition, uniformly bound in straight-grain morocco. -
1709 Eleonora: A Panegyrical Poem, Dedicated to the Memory of the Late Countess of AbingdonLondon: 1709A smart later edition of this uncommon poem from John Dryden, a panegyric he was commissioned to write for a lady he had never met. -
1709 The Medal. A Satyr Against SeditionLondon: 1709A smart and scarce early eighteenth century edition of John Dryden's satirical criticism of the Whigs. -
1947-1953 6vol A Collection of Crown ClassicsLondon: 1947-1953Six smart volumes of collections of poetry from the Crown Classics series. -
1896 Songs Before SunriseLondon: 1896A smart new edition of this collection of poetry from English writer Algernon Charles Swinburne. -
1895 Master and ManLondon: 1895The first and very scarce U.K. edition of this popular short story by master Russian author, Leo Tolstoy. -
c1858 5Vols the Poetical Works of John DrydenLondon: c1858The 'Aldine Edition' of this complete set of poetical works by the popular John Dryden, bound in half calf. -
1912 6vol The Poems of Algernon Charles SwinburneLondon: 1912A smart fifth impression of this collection of the complete poetical works of Algernon Charles Swinburne. -
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. -
1906 The Poems of Algernon Charles SwinburneLondon: 1906A very scarce limited edition set of the poetry of Algernon Charles Swinburne, in handsome half morocco signed bindings by Riviere. -
1853 The Poetical Works of John DrydenLondon: 1853A beautifully bound volume of poetical works by the celebrated John Dryden, bound in full morocco and illustrated by John Franklin. -
C.1854 The Poems of John DrydenLondon: 1854A handsomely bound collection of poetry by John Dryden. -
1868 William Blake: A Critical EssayLondon: 1868A lovely second edition of Swinburne's celebrated biography of artist and poet William Blake, analysing both his life and his works, and illustrated throughout. -
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. -
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. -
1717 5Vol The Dramatick Works of John DrydenLondon: 1717Five volumes only of this very scarce early eighteenth century six volume edition of the dramatic works of Restoration era poet and playwright John Dryden. -
1882 Bothwell a TragedyLondon: 1882Swinburne's dramatic Tudor poetical play, revolving around the murder of Darnley, and the marriage of Bothwell and Mary Queen of Scots. -
1892 The Sisters, A TragedyLondon: 1892A very smart, first edition copy of this short tragedy by noted nineteenth-century English writer Algernon Charles Swinburne. -
1862 The Poetical Works of John Dryden With Life and Critical DissertationEdinburgh: 1862A collection of the poetical works of John Dryden with a biographical notice and critical dissertation written by Rev. George Gilfillan. -
1904 A Channel Passage and Other PoemsLondon: 1904The first edition of one of Algernon Charles Swinburne's final poetry collections. -
1896 The Tale of BalenLondon: 1896A fine first edition of Algernon Charles Swinburne's Arthurian poem, in a fine morocco binding with a custom marbled paper slipcase.