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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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1822 Life in Paris; Comprising the Rambles, Sprees, and Amours of Dick WildfireLondon: 1822An exceptional example of the first edition of David Carey's satirical portrait of Paris, with hand coloured plates by David Cruikshank, and in a signed calf binding by Hatchards. -
1762 La Pucelle d'Orleans[Geneve]: 1762An excellent example of the first authorised edition of Voltaire's satire of Joan of Arc, illustrated throughout with engraved plates by Gravelot. -
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. -
1840 The Tower of LondonLondon: 1840The first edition of this historical romance novel following the tragic life of Lady Jane Grey, complete with the original plates by Cruikshank. -
1815 Histoire de l’Empire de Russie sous Pierre le Grand; Siecles de Louis XIV et de Louis XVParis: 1815Early 19th century editions of two historical works by Voltaire, discussing the Russian Empire, Peter the Great, Louis XIV and Louis XV. -
c1862 The Poetical Works of John DrydenLondon: c1862A handsome calf-bound volume of poems by John Dryden, illustrated with engravings. -
1931-1932 Dryden: The Dramatic WorksLondon: 1931-19321A pleasing complete limited Nonesuch Press edition of John Dryden's works. -
1819-20 The Queen's Matrimonial Ladder; The Political House that Jack Built; A Parody on the PoliticalLondon: 1819-1820Two very scarce political parodies by William Hone, illustrated by George Cruikshank, present alongside a very scarce response to Hone's satire on the Peterloo Massacre. -
1931 6vol Dryden: The Dramatic WorksLondon: 1931A smart limited edition set of the dramatic works of English author John Dryden. -
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. -
1682 Religio Laici, or, A Laymans Faith. A Poem.London: 1682The first edition of this religious poem in heroic couplets by John Dryden. -
1768 Collection Complette des Oeuvres de Mr. de VoltaireGeneve: 1768The first seven volumes only of the first folio edition of the complete collected works of Voltaire. Illustrated with fantastic engraved plates. -
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. -
1896 George Cruikshank's OmnibusLondon: [1896]George Cruikshank's illustrated omnibus, an entertaining work created by Cruikshank entirely under his own control, with no restrictions from an editor. -
1884 An Essay on the Genius of George CruikshankLondon: 1884The first edition edition in book form of Thackeray's essay on the talents of famed illustrator George Cruikshank, taken from the pages of the Westminster Review. -
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1820-1834 A Sammelband of Fifteen Miscellaneous Political TractsLondon; Edinburgh: 1820-1834A sammeland of fifteen satirical pamphlets and political tracts about early nineteenth century Great Britain, including a signed pamphlet on the corn laws by James Macara. -
1869 The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron MunchausenLondon: 1869An illustrated edition of this entertaining novel by Rudolph Erich Raspe, illustrated throughout with plates by George Cruikshank. -
1887 House ScrapsLondon: 1887The first edition of this privately published literary collection, compiled by George Duckworth Atkin, and with illustrations from George Cruikshank and others. -
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1896 A Handbook for Posterity: Or Recollections of "Twiddle Twaddle"London: 1896The scarce first edition of this limited edition celebration of the illustrations of George Cruikshank, one of only fifty copies with hand-coloured plates, initialled by the engraver and publisher. -
1877 The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron MunchausenLondon: 1877A colourfully illustrated edition of this entertaining novel by Rudolph Erich Raspe, illustrated by George Cruikshank. -
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. -
1828 Tim Bobbin's Lancashire Dialect and PoemsLondon: 1828The first edition thus of this charming work of satirical poetry and prose, illustrated by George Cruikshank. -
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. -
1833 Sunday in LondonLondon: 1833The first edition of this humorous discussion of Sunday working practices in nineteenth century London, illustrated by George Cruikshank. -
1870 Tom & Jerry Life in LondonLondon: 1870A colourfully illustrated reprint of this satirical work by Pierce Egan, narrating an entertaining adventure around London. -
C.1854 The Poems of John DrydenLondon: 1854A handsomely bound collection of poetry by John Dryden. -
1824 Der Freischutz TravestieLondon: 1824The uncommon first edition of George Cruikshank's richly illustrated edition of 'Der Freischütz Travestie'. The very scarce hand-coloured plates issue, in a signed binding. -
1869 Coila's WhispersEdinburgh and London: 1869A scarce first edition poetry collection by Sir William Augustus Fraser, illustrated with striking plates by Gustave Dore and George Cruikshank. -
1869 George Cruikshank's Table-BookLondon: 1869A new edition of this work celebrative of caricaturist and illustrator George Cruikshank's career. -
1847 The Greatest Plague of Life: or the Adventures of a Lady in Search of a Good ServantLondon: 1847The first edition of Mayhew's satirical and humorous novel, illustrated throughout by George Cruikshank. -
1840 The Tower of London. A Historical Romance.London: 1840The first edition of this historical romance novel following the tragic life of Lady Jane Grey, complete with the original plates by Cruikshank.