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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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1850 2 Vols in 1 The Works of Lord Byron with a Life and Illustrative NotesLondon: 1850A richly illustrated collection of Byron’s works, complete in two volumes bound as one, with a biographical “Life” and extensive notes, bound in a handsome full morocco. -
1891-1892 2 Vols John Sherman and Dhoya; Makar's Dream and Other StoriesLondon: 1891-1892An interesting pair from T. Fisher Unwin’s Pseudonym Library, uniting early prose by Yeats with satirical Russian moral stories in their original paper wraps. -
1813-1814 Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, The Giaour, The Bride of Abydos, The Corsair, Ode to Napoleon BuonaparteLondon: 1813-1814A calf-bound volume of five of Lord Byron's works, including the first edition, second issue of 'Bride of Abydos' and 'The Corsair. -
1824 Don Juan: Cantos I. to V.London: 1822 [1824]An uncommon Benbow pirated edition of Cantos I-V of Lord Byron's 'Don Juan'. A personalised copy from the library of Arts and Crafts architect Norman Jewson. -
1879 6 Vols The Poetical Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1879A smart new edition of Byron’s complete poetical works, elegantly bound in full calf with an engraved frontispiece portrait. -
1932 Words for Music Perhaps and Other PoemsDublin: 1932A very smart limited edition collection of W. B. Yeats' poems, published under Elizabeth Yeats' private press, Cuala Press. -
1974-1994 13Vols Byron's Letters and JournalsLondon: 1974-1994The complete thirteen volume set of the letters and journals of Lord Byron in their original dust wrappers, including the scarce supplementary volume. -
1821-4 Don JuanLondon: 1821-4A sought after set of Lord Byron's epic poem, this set including the first editions of Cantos VI to XVI, and the first octavo editions of Cantos I-V, bound in half calf. -
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1898-1904 The Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1898-1904The complete thirteen volume edition de luxe of the poetry, letters and journals of Lord Byron. A limited edition work, initialled by the publisher, and illustrated throughout. -
1814-1821 Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice; The Corsair, A TaleLondon: 1814-1821A fantastic volume gathering together the first editions of two works from Lord Byron, 'Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice', and 'The Corsair'. -
1812-1818 Childe Harold's PilgrimageLondon: 1812-1818All four cantos of Lord Byron's lengthy narrative poem handsomely bound in a single volume, with cantos III and IV present in the first edition, and cantos I and II in the fifth edition. -
1855-1856 The Poetical Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1855-1856A beautiful six volume edition of the poetical works of Lord Byron, uniformly bound in full calf with gilt detailing. -
1815-1818 Childe Harold's Pilgrimage and Other PoemsLondon: 1815-1818Lord Byron's celebrated epic poem, Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, comprised of the first edition, second issue of Cantos III and IV, and the tenth edition of Cantos I and II, alongside a number of his other poetical works. -
1896 The Poetical Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1896An attractive late nineteenth century edition of the poetical works of Lord Byron, in an attractive full calf signed binding by Mudie. -
c1855 The Illustrated ByronLondon: c1855A clothbound copy of this illustrated collection of the works of Lord Byron, with contributions from important artists. -
1855-6 The Poetical Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1855-6A six volume set of poetical works by the revered Lord Byron, in a decorative full calf binding. -
1967 An AgeLondon: 1967The first edition of Brian Aldiss's thrilling novel in which a future society has developed a form of psychological time travel, with the aid of a drug reminiscent of LSD. -
1889 The Poetical Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1889A smartly bound collection of the poetical works of British poet Lord Byron, with illustrations. -
1891-4 The Thousand Best Poems In The WorldLondon: 1891-4Two copious volumes of poetry featuring works from some of the most popular poets, including Coleridge, Lord Byron, Campbell and many more. -
1910 A Dog Day or The Angel in the HouseLondon: 1910The new and cheap edition of this charming children's book following the day of a dog, with illustrations from Cecil Aldin. -
1821 Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice. A Tragedy - In Five Acts.Philadelphia: 1821A lovely example of the scarce first US edition of Lord Byron's blank verse tragedy, published in the year of the UK true first. -
1897 The Secret RoseLondon: 1897The beautifully bound first edition, first issue of W. B. Yeats's late nineteenth century prose collection, illustrated with plates from his brother. -
1813-1821 The Works of Lord Byron, with Polidori's 'Vampyre'London: 1813-1821The first edition, third 'Shirwood, Neely' issue of John William Polidori's 'The Vampire', bound in a six volume set with nineteen further first and early editions of the works of Byron. -
1911 Handley Cross or Mr. Jorrock's HuntLondon: 1911Volume two of the De Luxe edition of this illustrated work from English writer R. S. Surtees featuring the character of Jorrocks. -
1845 Don Juan: by Lord Byron. In Sixteen Cantos.London: 1845A charming, pocket-sized edition of Lord Byron's epic poem, Don Juan, in sixteen cantos. -
1922 Right RoyalLondon: 1922The first illustrated edition of this racing ballad from Poet Laureate John Masefield, adorned with illustrations by Cecil Aldin. -
1933 Forty Fine LadiesLondon: 1933A pleasing copy of this series of verses on fox-hunting, illustrated throughout by British artist, Cecil Aldin. -
1913 My DogLondon: 1913A charming children's book telling the amusing tale of a young bulldog, the first edition to be illustrated with colour plates by Cecil Aldin. -
1823 Don Juan: Cantos IX.- X.- and XI.London: 1823The first small paper edition of Canto's IX, X and XI of Lord Byron's epic poem, Don Juan. -
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1934 Time I Was Dead: Pages From My AutobiographyLondon: 1934A smartly bound first edition of this illustrated autobiography from Cecil Aldin, a signed limited edition copy. -
1932 The Cecil Aldin BookLondon: 1932A charming work dedicated to Cecil Aldin's beloved illustrations, paired with an array of humorous poems and commentaries, with colour plates. -
1819 Beppo, A Venetian StoryLondon: 1819The eighth edition of Lord Byron's narrative poem set during a Venetian Carnival. -
1821-1824 Don Juan. Cantos I to XVI.London: 1821-1824An early, mixed imprint edition of Lord Byron's celebrated epic poem, Don Juan. -
1824 Don Juan. A Poem.London: 1822 [1824]A scarce, early edition of Cantos I to XVI of Lord Byron's celebrated epic poem, Don Juan. -
1828 Don Juan. Cantos I to VI.London: 1828An early edition of Cantos I to VI of Lord Byron's famous epic poem, Don Juan. -
1864 The Termination of the Sixteenth Canto of Lord Byron's Don JuanLondon: 1864A very scarce, first edition of Harry Wetton's notes regarding the sixteenth canto of Lord Byron's epic poem, 'Don Juan'.