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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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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1840 An Essay on the Genius of George CruikshankLondon: 1840A first edition of Thackeray's critical examination of the caricatures of one of the most famous illustrators of the century, George Cruikshank. -
1765 Oeuvres de MoliereAmsterdam; Leipzig : 1765A complete collection of the works of J. B. de Moliere, an eighteenth century scarce edition edited by M de Voltaire and illustrated with engravings by J Punt, in uniform full calf bindings, -
1768-77 Collection Complette des Oeuvres de Mr. de VoltaireGeneve: 1768-77The first folio edition of the complete collected works of Voltaire, an original French set in a mottled calf binding complete with illustrations throughout. -
1870 George Cruikshank's Fairy LibraryLondon: 1870George Cruikshank's illustrated volume of four charming fairy tales, each replete with his own illustrations. -
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1982 La Pucelle d'OrleansParis: 1982A smart copy of the Voltaire classic, The Maid of Orleans. In the original French. Illustrated throughout with many erotic coloured and engraved plates. Limited to 3050 copies, of which this is numbered 2024. -
1877 The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron MunchausenLondon: 1877A very bright, beautifully illustrated edition of Rudolf Erich Raspe's classic novel regarding the fictional German nobleman, Baron Munchausen. -
1829 The Epping HuntLondon: 1829The first edition of Thomas Hood's hunting poem, 'The Epping Hunt', illustrated with five detailed plates by George Cruikshank. -
1991-2004 The Alphabet MurdersNew York: 1991-2004Fine first US editions, first impressions, of Sue Grafton's influential crime novels, each book titled after a letter in the alphabet. -
1994-2004 The Alphabet MurdersLondon: 1994-2004Fine first UK editions of five of Sue Grafton's exciting and deceptive crime novels in her 'Alphabet' series. -
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1988 E is for EvidenceNew York: 1988A signed first edition of Sue Grafton's exciting detective novel, the fifth in her series, inscribed to what appears to be her neighbour, Gail. In the original unclipped dustwrapper. -
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1997-2009 Eight Volumes of the The Alphabet MurdersLondon: 1997-2009A set of eight first editions of Sue Grafton's popular and tense detective crime novels in her 'The Alphabet Murders' series, six volumes signed by the author. -
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1989 The Alphabet MurdersNew York: 1989-2007Fifteen fine US first editions of Sue Grafton's immensely popular crime series, the 'Alphabet Murders', fourteen volumes signed by the author, many volumes with certificates of authenticity. -
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1983-7 'A' is for Alibi 'B' is for Burglar 'C' is for CorpseLondon: 1982-7Signed first UK editions of the first three of Sue Grafton's popular detective series, the 'Alphabet Murders'. In the original unclipped dustwrappers. -
1987 D Is For DeadbeatLondon: 1987An excellent first UK edition of Sue Grafton's fourth novel in her celebrated 'alphabet series'.