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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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1925 Tales of HearsayLondon: 1925A fine copy of the first edition of this posthumously collected anthology of four stories by Joseph Conrad, in the original cloth. -
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. -
1924 The Nature of a CrimeNew York: 1924The first U.S. edition of this collaborative novel by Joseph Conrad and Ford Madox Ford. -
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. -
1918 'Twixt Land & Sea TalesLondon: 1918A smartly bound collection of three short stories from Polish-British writer Joseph Conrad. -
1933-1934 2vol The Rescue & The Shadow LineLondon: 1933-1934Two smart volumes from Polish-British novelist Joseph Conrad, being part of The New Adelphi Library. -
1906 The Mirror of the SeaLondon: 1906The first edition of this first work of non-fiction by Joseph Conrad, recounting his time at sea. -
1919 The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two NotesLondon: 1919The first edition of Joseph Conrad's novel set against the backdrop of the Third Carlist War. -
1924 Complete Works of Joseph Conrad (Canterbury Edition)New York : 1924A smart set containing the complete works of master prose writer, Joseph Conrad. -
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. -
1923 The RoverLondon: 1923A smart first edition of this historical fiction novel set during the French Revolution by modernist author Joseph Conrad. -
1920 The Rescue a Romance of the ShallowsLondon: 1920A superior first impression copy of one of Joseph Conrad's last published novels, part of his touching semi-autobiographical 'Lingard' trilogy. -
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1921 Notes on Life & LettersLondon: 1921Joseph Conrad shares his literary views and provides a commentary on contemporary events in this collection of twenty six essays -
1925 Tales of HearsayLondon: 1925The first edition of this posthumously collected anthology of four stories by Joseph Conrad, in the original dust wrapper. -
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, -
1919 The Arrow of GoldLondon: 1919The first edition of Joseph Conrad's lesser known novel concerning a love triangle during the Third Carlist War. -
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. -
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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. -
1920 The Rescue a Romance of the ShallowsLondon: 1920A lovely first edition, first impression, of one of Joseph Conrad's last published novels, part of his touching semi-autobiographical 'Lingard' trilogy. -
1925 The Works of Joseph ConradEdinburgh and London: 1925An exceptional, complete set of the works of esteemed early modernist author Joseph Conrad. With the extremely scarce dustwrappers. -
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'. -
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1982 A is for Alibi a Kinsey Millhone MysteryNew York: 1982A fine first edition, first impression, of Sue Grafton's influential debut detective novel ''A' is for Alibi', signed by the author to the title page. -
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1967 Keziah DaneNew York: 1967A signed first edition of Sue Grafton's moving and engrossing novel about a poverty-struck widow, 'Keziah Dane'.