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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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1850 2 Vols in 1 The Works of Lord Byron with a Life and Illustrative NotesLondon: 1850A richly illustrated collection of Byron’s works, complete in two volumes bound as one, with a biographical “Life” and extensive notes, bound in a handsome full morocco. -
1813-1814 Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, The Giaour, The Bride of Abydos, The Corsair, Ode to Napoleon BuonaparteLondon: 1813-1814A calf-bound volume of five of Lord Byron's works, including the first edition, second issue of 'Bride of Abydos' and 'The Corsair. -
1824 Don Juan: Cantos I. to V.London: 1822 [1824]An uncommon Benbow pirated edition of Cantos I-V of Lord Byron's 'Don Juan'. A personalised copy from the library of Arts and Crafts architect Norman Jewson. -
1879 6 Vols The Poetical Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1879A smart new edition of Byron’s complete poetical works, elegantly bound in full calf with an engraved frontispiece portrait. -
1974-1994 13Vols Byron's Letters and JournalsLondon: 1974-1994The complete thirteen volume set of the letters and journals of Lord Byron in their original dust wrappers, including the scarce supplementary volume. -
1880 A Tramp AbroadLondon: 1880A smart example of the second printing of the first UK edition of Mark Twain's account of his journey through central and southern Europe. -
1881 The Prince and the Pauper: A Tale for Young People of All AgesLondon: 1881The first edition, second state of this popularly retold novel from Mark Twain, preceding the first US edition. -
1821-4 Don JuanLondon: 1821-4A sought after set of Lord Byron's epic poem, this set including the first editions of Cantos VI to XVI, and the first octavo editions of Cantos I-V, bound in half calf. -
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1898-1904 The Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1898-1904The complete thirteen volume edition de luxe of the poetry, letters and journals of Lord Byron. A limited edition work, initialled by the publisher, and illustrated throughout. -
1814-1821 Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice; The Corsair, A TaleLondon: 1814-1821A fantastic volume gathering together the first editions of two works from Lord Byron, 'Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice', and 'The Corsair'. -
1812-1818 Childe Harold's PilgrimageLondon: 1812-1818All four cantos of Lord Byron's lengthy narrative poem handsomely bound in a single volume, with cantos III and IV present in the first edition, and cantos I and II in the fifth edition. -
1855-1856 The Poetical Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1855-1856A beautiful six volume edition of the poetical works of Lord Byron, uniformly bound in full calf with gilt detailing. -
1815-1818 Childe Harold's Pilgrimage and Other PoemsLondon: 1815-1818Lord Byron's celebrated epic poem, Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, comprised of the first edition, second issue of Cantos III and IV, and the tenth edition of Cantos I and II, alongside a number of his other poetical works. -
1896 The Poetical Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1896An attractive late nineteenth century edition of the poetical works of Lord Byron, in an attractive full calf signed binding by Mudie. -
c1855 The Illustrated ByronLondon: c1855A clothbound copy of this illustrated collection of the works of Lord Byron, with contributions from important artists. -
1855-6 The Poetical Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1855-6A six volume set of poetical works by the revered Lord Byron, in a decorative full calf binding. -
1889 The Poetical Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1889A smartly bound collection of the poetical works of British poet Lord Byron, with illustrations. -
1891-4 The Thousand Best Poems In The WorldLondon: 1891-4Two copious volumes of poetry featuring works from some of the most popular poets, including Coleridge, Lord Byron, Campbell and many more. -
1961-62 The Lord of the RingsLondon: 1961-62A superb set of the monumental 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien, illustrated with a folding map to the rear of each volume. -
1961 The HobbitLondon: 1961A very bright copy of J. R. R. Tolkien's prequel to his fantastical trilogy, following Bilbo as he embarks upon an adventure. -
1821 Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice. A Tragedy - In Five Acts.Philadelphia: 1821A lovely example of the scarce first US edition of Lord Byron's blank verse tragedy, published in the year of the UK true first. -
1871 Mark Twain's (Burlesque) Autobiography and First RomanceNew York : 1871The first edition, second issue of this work containing two short stories written by Mark Twain, supposedly presenting fictional characters from the author's own ancestry. -
1881 A Tramp AbroadLondon: 1881An early impression of the first UK edition of Mark Twain's important work of travel literature, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1881 The Innocents Abroad or The New Pilgrim's ProgressLondon: 1881An early, UK edition of Mark Twain's humorous travel book, chronicling the "Great Pleasure Excursion" of a steamship filled with American travelers, visiting Europe and the Holy Land in 1867. -
1882 The Prince and the PauperBoston : 1882The first edition, first printing of Mark Twain's work of historical fiction, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1875 Mark Twain's SketchesHartford, Conn,, and Chicago, Ill. : 1875The first edition, first printing of this collection of short stories by Mark Twain, including his unique twist on a ghost story, with illustrations throughout. -
2007 The Children of HurinLondon: 2007An excellent first edition of J. R. R. Tolkien's epic fantasy novel set in Middle-earth, published posthumously and edited by his son Christopher Tolkien. -
1987 The Hobbit or There and Back AgainLondon: 1987A bright 50th anniversary edition of this unforgettable fantasy novel from J. R. R. Tolkien. -
1813-1821 The Works of Lord Byron, with Polidori's 'Vampyre'London: 1813-1821The first edition, third 'Shirwood, Neely' issue of John William Polidori's 'The Vampire', bound in a six volume set with nineteen further first and early editions of the works of Byron. -
1845 Don Juan: by Lord Byron. In Sixteen Cantos.London: 1845A charming, pocket-sized edition of Lord Byron's epic poem, Don Juan, in sixteen cantos. -
1961 The Lord of the RingsLondon: 1961A complete set of early impressions of each of the three books in Tolkien's fantastical 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy. -
1823 Don Juan: Cantos IX.- X.- and XI.London: 1823The first small paper edition of Canto's IX, X and XI of Lord Byron's epic poem, Don Juan. -
1819 Beppo, A Venetian StoryLondon: 1819The eighth edition of Lord Byron's narrative poem set during a Venetian Carnival. -
1821-1824 Don Juan. Cantos I to XVI.London: 1821-1824An early, mixed imprint edition of Lord Byron's celebrated epic poem, Don Juan. -
1824 Don Juan. A Poem.London: 1822 [1824]A scarce, early edition of Cantos I to XVI of Lord Byron's celebrated epic poem, Don Juan. -
1828 Don Juan. Cantos I to VI.London: 1828An early edition of Cantos I to VI of Lord Byron's famous epic poem, Don Juan.