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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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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. -
1954 JizzleLondon: 1954The first edition of this anthology of fifteen of John Wyndham's science fiction short stories. -
1968 ChockyLondon: 1968The first edition of the final novel of noted science fiction author John Wyndham, a smart copy. -
1951 The Day of the TriffidsLondon: 1951A first edition copy of this monumental science fiction novel by John Wyndham, an important contribution to the genre. -
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. -
1924 Sard HarkerLondon: 1924John Masefield's first novel of his trilogy set in South America, the first edition of this work. -
1926 Sketches of the SixtiesSan Francisco: 1926A limited edition, first edition of this collection of articles from the literary journal 'The Californian', in the original dust wrapper. -
c1895 American DrolleriesLondon: c1895An uncommon anthology of tales by celebrated American author Mark Twain. -
1922 Selected Poems by John MasefieldLondon : 1922A signed copy of John Masefield's poetry printed on handmade paper. -
1907 A Horse's TaleLondon and New York: 1907A smart first edition copy of Mark Twain's fictionalised account of Buffalo Bill's favourite horse. -
1929 The HawbucksLondon: 1929An excellent first edition of this novel from Poet Laureate John Masefield, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1892 The American ClaimantLondon: 1892The first UK edition of Mark Twain's humorous novel about mistaken identities. -
1951 The Day of the TriffidsLondon: 1951The first edition of John Wyndham's enormously influential work of science fiction, a work praised by Arthur C. Clarke as an 'immortal story'. -
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1897 [1898] A Tramp AbroadLondon: 1897 [1898]A smart copy of this illustrated late nineteenth century edition of Mark Twain's account of his journey through central and southern Europe. -
1924 Mark Twain's AutobiographyNew York: 1924The two volume first printings of Mark Twain's autobiography, dictated by him during the last years of his life. -
1924 Three Adventure Novels by John MasefieldLondon: 1924-35Three first editions by once Poet Laureate and extremely notorious author John Masefield. -
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1920 Enslaved and Other PoemsLondon: 1920A signed, limited edition of Poet Laureate John Masefield's delightful poetry collection. -
1872 The World of Wit and HumourLondon: [1872]An exciting collection of witty and humorous stories edited by George Manville Fenn and illustrated throughout. -
1897 Mark Twain's Library of HumourLondon: 1897A new edition of Mark Twain's collection of short, humorous stories, illustrated by E. W. Kemble. -
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1920 Right RoyalLondon: 1920A signed, limited edition of this long poem by John Masefield, number 150 of 500 copies issued. -
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1896 Tom Sawyer AbroadLondon: 1896A first edition, first impression of this very scarce Mark Twain novel. Only 1000 copies of this work were printed. -
1919 Reynard the Fox or The Ghost Heath RunLondon: 1919A bright, limited edition of John Masefield's narrative poem, 'Reynard the Fox'. -
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Time To GoLondon: 1942A unique example of this poetical work, being a presentation copy from the author to Poet Laureate John Masefield and containing Masefield's annotations throughout and with his bookplate to front pastedown. Complete in the very scarce unclipped dustwrappe -
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1922 The Dream John Masefield Judith Masefield Illustrated Signed Limited EdLondon: 1922A signed limited edition copy of this poetical work by John Masefield. Illustrated throughout by Judith Masefield. -
1910 Martin Hyde The Dukes Messangers John Masefield Illus T C Dugdale 1st EdLondon: 1910A handsome first edition of John Masefield's novel 'Martin Hyde', bound in the publisher's original cloth binding, with a pictorial front board. -
1935 Albert Bigelow Paine Mark Twain's Notebooks Second Edition FrontispieceNew York; London: 1935A very good copy of Mark Twain's Notebook, author of 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and ' The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'. -
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1925 With The Living Voice John Masefield Limited Edition Signed Address 1st EdLondon: 1925The first edition of this speech given by John Masefield. -
1974 Mark Twain and the South Arthur Pettit Academic Critical DustwrapperKentucky : 1974A first edition of this critical work on Mark Twain by Arthur G. Pettit. -
1929 Easter by John Masefield A Play For Singers Verse First Edition DustwrapperLondon : 1929The first edition of this poetic play by John Edward Masefield. -
1905 Lyrists of The Restoration John Constance MasefieldLondon: 1905A charming edition of 'Lyrists of The Restoration' selected and edited by John and Constance Masefield