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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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1933 The WavesLondon : 1933A scarce copy of the new edition of modernist author Virginia Woolf's most experimental novel. -
1947 The Moment and Other EssaysLondon: 1947The first edition of this collection of Virginia Woolf's previously unpublished essays, complete with the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1961-1978 Novels by Anthony BurgessLondon; New York : 1961-1978A wonderful selection of first edition and first US edition novels by Anthony Burgess, complete with the original dust wrappers. -
1919 Night and DayLondon: 1919The first edition of Virginia Woolf's second novel, an Edwardian-set novel on love and happiness. -
1939 ReviewingLondon: 1939The first edition of Virginia Woolf's short work of literary criticism, discussing the role and purpose of the reviewer. -
1943 The Death of the Moth and Other EssaysLondon: 1943An early edition of this anthology of essays from Virginia Woolf, published the year after her death, and including the notable 'A Letter to a Young Poet'. -
1947 Between the ActsLondon: 1947The fourth impression of Virginia Woolf's final novel, in the original Vanessa Bell dust wrapper. -
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1989 Any Old IronLondon: 1989A signed second impression of Burgess's fantasy novel, a modern take on the Excalibur legend. -
1961 Devil of a StateLondon: 1961A smart first edition of this novel from British author Anthony Burgess, based on his experiences in Bandar Seri Begawan. -
1989 The Devil's ModeLondon: 1989A smart first edition of British author Anthony Burgess's first collection of short stories. -
1982 The End of the World NewsLondon: 1982A smart first edition of this insightful novel from British author Anthony Burgess. -
1985 The Kingdom of the WickedLondon: 1985A very smart first edition of this historical novel from British writer and composer Anthony Burgess. -
1920 The Voyage OutNew York: 1920A smart example of the first US edition of Virginia Woolf's first novel. -
1947 The Moment and Other EssaysLondon: 1947A smart copy of the first edition of these previously unpublished essays of Bloomsbury author Virginia Woolf. -
1961 Devil of a StateLondon: 1961A first edition, first impression of this novel by Anthony Burgess, based on his experiences in Bandar Seri Begawan. -
1964 The Eve of Saint VenusLondon: 1964The first edition of this fiction novel and play by Anthony Burgess in the original dust wrapper and illustrated by Edward Pagram. -
1942 The Death of the Moth and Other EssaysLondon: 1942The first edition of this anthology of essays from Virginia Woolf, published the year after her death, and including the notable 'A Letter to a Young Poet'. -
1937 The YearsLondon: 1937The first edition of the final novel published during Virginia Woolf's lifetime, a multi-generational epic set across fifty years, in the original sought-after Vanessa Bell dust wrapper. -
1950 The Captain's DeathLondon: 1950A very scarce proof copy of the first UK edition of this posthumously published collection of short essays by Virginia Woolf. -
1933 The WavesLondon: 1933An Advance Review Copy of the scarce Uniform Edition of Virginia Woolf's experimental novel, being the third impression of the first edition. -
1961 Devil of a StateLondon: 1961The first edition of Anthony Burgess's novel based on his experiences in Bandar Seri Begawan. -
1937 The YearsLondon: 1937A first edition of one of Virginia Woolf's brilliant novels, a good association copy, from the library of fellow Bloomsbury member Barbara Hiles Bagenal. -
1942 The Death of the Moon and Other EssaysLondon: 1942The first edition of Virginia Woolf's posthumous collection of essays. -
1933 Flush a BiographyLondon: 1933The first edition of Virginia Woolf's charming biographical novel on Elizabeth Barrett Browning's cocker spaniel, Flush, complete with the original plates. -
1919 Night and DayLondon: 1919A smartly rebound first edition copy of Virginia Woolf's second novel, an Edwardian-set novel on love and happiness. -
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1990 You've Had Your Time Being the Second Part of the Confessions of Anthony BurgessLondon : 1990An insightful and remarkable second part of author Anthony Burgess's autobiography, signed by the author. -
1939 ReviewingLondon: 1939A fine first edition copy of this work of literary criticism by Bloomsbury author, Virginia Woolf. -
1927 The Voyage OutLondon: 1927An excellent copy of noted Bloomsbury author Virginia Woolf's first novel, The Voyage Out. -
1927 To the LighthouseLondon: 1927The first edition of one of Virginia Woolf's most influential works, published by the Hogarth Press. -
1941 Between the ActsLondon: 1941A well preserved copy of Virginia Woolf's final novel, Between the Acts, presented in the scarce original unclipped dust wrapper, designed by Vanessa Bell. -
1947 The Moment and Other EssaysLondon: 1947A lovely copy of this collection of twenty nine essays by noted Bloomsbury author, Virginia Woolf, in the decorative unclipped dust wrapper designed by Vanessa Bell. -
1942 The Death of the Moth and Other EssaysLondon: 1942The first edition of this anthology of essays from Virginia Woolf, published the year after her death, and in the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1938 Three GuineasLondon: 1938The first edition of Virginia Woolf's detailed essay examining her views on fascism, war and women's rights. In the publisher's original unclipped illustrated dust wrapper. -
1931 The WavesLondon: 1931A nice first edition copy of this experimental novel by Virginia Woolf, one of her most puzzling publications, here in the original beautifully designed dust wrapper by Vanessa Bell. -
1986 The Essays of Virginia WoolfLondon: 1986-7A collection of two volumes grouping Virginia Woolf's essays from 1904 to 1918, complete with unclipped dust wrapper. -
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1989 Any Old IronLondon: 1989The second printing of this fantasy novel by Anthony Burgess, a lovely copy signed by the author and complete with its unclipped dust wrapper.