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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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1976 The Castle of Otranto, A Gothic StoryLondon: 1976The first Folio Society edition of Horace Walpole's tale that initiated the literary genre of the Gothic novel, illustrated with lithographs by Charles Keeping. -
1986 Going SoloLondon: 1986A very scarce uncorrected proof copy of Roald Dahl's second autobiography, detailing his exploits as a World War II pilot. -
1991-1993 The Vicar of Nibbleswicke & My YearLondon: 1991-1993A delightful pair of first edition Roald Dahl books, including his autobiography 'My Year', and children's story 'The Vicar of Nibbleswicke'. -
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1922-24 The Cathedral, and, Harmer JohnLondon: 1922-24Two limited edition novels by Hugh Walpole, both signed by the author and in their original dust wrappers. -
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1924 The Crystal BoxGlasgow: 1924A very scarce limited edition autobiographical work by Hugh Walpole, twice signed by the author, and presented by him to actors Athene Seyler and Nicholas Hannen. -
1979 My Uncle OswaldLondon: 1979A very smart first edition of this salacious Uncle Oswald comedy from Roald Dahl. -
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1921 The Young Enchanted: A Romantic StoryLondon: 1921A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Hugh Walpole's charming novel about the romance of two young people in post-war London. -
1923-1933 Jeremy and Hamlet; Wintersmoon; Farthing Hall; All Souls' NightLondon: 1923-1933First edition of four early 20th century works of literature from prolific English novelist Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole, each in the original dust wrapper. -
1928-1940 3vol Wintersmoon, John Cornelius, & The Bright PavilionsLondon: 1928-1940Three smart first edition volumes from English writer Sir Hugh Walpole, with the original dust wrappers. -
1925-41 Five Novels by Hugh WalpoleLondon: 1925-41A set of five brilliant novels by Hugh Walpole, all first editions in their original dust wrappers. -
1933 Pocahontas, or, the Nonparell of VirginiaLondon: 1933The first edition of David Garnett's fictionalise account of the life of Pocahontas. -
1984 Boy: Tales of ChildhoodLondon: 1984A very smart first edition of Roald Dahl's bestselling autobiography, with the original dust wrapper. -
1933 Pocahontas, or, the Nonparell of VirginiaLondon: 1933The first edition of David Garnett's fictionalised account of the life of Pocahontas, in the striking original dust wrapper. -
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1930 Rogue Herries A NovelLondon: 1930The scarce limited edition of Rogue Herries from the Herries Chronicles by Hugh Walpole, with the author's signature. -
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1933 Vanessa A NovelLondon: 1933The scarce limited edition of Vanessa from the Herries Chronicles by Hugh Walpole, with the author's signature. -
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1931 Judith ParisLondon: 1931The limited edition of Judith Paris from the Herries Chronicles by Hugh Walpole, with the author's signature. -
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1932 The FortressLondon: 1932A limited large paper edition of this historical fiction novel set in the Lake District, signed by the author. -
1993 My YearLondon: 1993The first edition of this work, expanding the diary Dahl wrote in the final year of his life. Illustrated with watercolours by Quentin Blake. -
1991 Memories with Food at Gipsy HouseLondon: 1991A fine example of the first edition of this collection of anecdotes and recipes authored by Roald Dahl, and his wife Felicity. -
1891 The Letters of Horace Walpole Fourth Earl of OrfordLondon: 1891An illustrated limited edition collection of the letters of Horace Walpole, totalling over two thousands letters written during his lifetime. -
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1946 Over to YouLondon: 1946A signed first UK edition of Roald Dahl's first published book for adult readers, a collection of ten short stories, including 'Beware the Dog'. -
1946 Over to YouLondon: 1946A first UK impression of this collection of ten short stories by Roald Dahl, in the unclipped dust wrapper. -
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1982 The BFGLondon: 1982A superb first edition copy of Roald Dahl's popular 'The BFG', here signed by both Dahl and the illustrator, Quentin Blake, rare to find in such a lovely condition. -
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1975 Danny the Champion of the WorldLondon: 1975A superb first edition copy of this popular whimsical Roald Dahl novel, signed by Dahl with his signature tipped-in to the title page, rare to find in such a lovely condition. -
1967 James and the Giant PeachLondon: 1967A lovely copy of the first U.K. edition, first impression, of Roald Dahl's beloved macabre and magical children's novel, with the original illustrations by Michel Simeon. -
1988 MatildaLondon: 1988A fine, first edition copy of Roald Dahl's famous children's novel 'Matilda'.