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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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1874 3 Vols The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1874A lovely complete three volume set of the Poetical Works of John Milton with David Masson’s influential introductions, notes, and linguistic commentary on the canon of England’s great epic poet. -
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. -
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. -
1881 The Poetical Works of John Milton: Printed from the Original Editions With a Life of the AuthorLondon: 1881A smart copy of this illustrated edition of Milton’s Poetical Works, illustrated with 12 plates and Chalmers’ classic biographical preface, featuring Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and others. -
c1905 6vol A Collection from The Oxford ThackerayLondon: c1905A leather bound collection of six volumes from The Oxford Thackeray, with illustrations throughout. -
1751 Paradise Lost. A Poem, in Twelve Books.London: 1751Illustrated with twelve engraved plates by Francis Hayman, this is a mid-18th century edition of Milton's blank verse epic. -
1858 Milton's L'Allegro and Il PenserosoLondon: 1858A lovely copy of this collection of two of Milton's poems, illustrated throughout on steel by Birket Foster. -
1955-1956 2vol The Newcomes & The History of Henry EsmondCambridge: 1955-1956Two smart copies of these illustrated novels from English writer William Makepeace Thackeray, from The Heritage Press. -
1894 The Adventures of Philip on His Way Through the WorldLondon: 1894A smartly bound pocket sized edition of this comical novel by William Makepeace Thackeray. -
c1855 The Poetical Works of John MiltonEdinburgh: c1865A smartly bound collection of the poetry of English writer and civil servant John Milton, with eight engravings on steel. -
1751 Paradise LostLondon: 1751Milton's influential blank verse poem 'Paradise Lost', illustrated with lovely detailed engraved plates for each book of the poem. -
1713 Paradise Regain'd. A Poem. In Four Books.London: 1713An attractive example of the fifth edition of John Milton's 'Paradise Regain'd', illustrated throughout with engraved plates. -
1937 The Mask of ComusLondon: 1937A lovely Nonesuch limited edition copy of John Milton's comical masque, complete with colourful plates. -
1900 The Poetical Works of John MiltonOxford: 1900A smartly bound copy of this anthology of the poetical works of English poet John Milton. -
1926 2 vols Poems in English: Paradise Lost; Miscellaneous Poems: Paradise Regain'd, Samson Agonistes.London: 1926An elegant two volume limited edition set of Milton's epics accompanied by plates of William Blake's visionary illustrations. -
1858-1859 The VirginiansLondon: 1858-1859The two volume first edition of this historical novel from the author of 'Vanity Fair', illustrated by Thackeray himself. -
c1905 9vol The Oxford Thackeray with IllustrationsLondon: c1905A smartly bound collection of nine volumes from The Oxford Thackeray, with illustrations throughout. -
1947 L'Allegro; Il PenserosoLondon: 1947A striking edition of John Milton's two poems, 'L'Allegro' & 'Il Penseroso', illustrated by British painter Bernard Meninsky. -
1848 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1848A beautifully illustrated and handsomely bound volume of the poetry of John Milton, illustrated with engraved plates after J. M. W. Turner. -
1898 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1898Beautifully bound in a full calf prize binding, this is a wonderful edition of the 'poetical works' of Milton, including 'Paradise Lost'. -
1823-25 The Poetical Works of John Milton; Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, Minor PoemsLondon: 1823-25A smartly bound set of the poetical works of John Milton, each volume with engraved plates. -
1851 The Works of John Milton In Verse and ProseLondon: 1851A collection of poetry and prose by the renowned English poet John Milton, bound in full calf. -
1772 Paradise Lost: A Poem in Twelve BooksDublin: 1772The complete two volume Thomas Newton edition of John Milton's epic religious poem, bound in full leather and illustrated with brilliant engravings. -
1855-1857 Miscellanies: Prose and VerseLondon: 1855-1857An attractive complete set of Thackeray's poetry and prose, being the first Bradbury and Evans edition published shortly after the Tauchnitz edition. -
1804-5 Poetical Works of John Milton, Paradise Lost, Paradise Regain'd, The Mask of Comus, L'Allegro, and Il Penseroso.London: 1804-5A charming, pocket-sized edition of John Milton's poetry, comprising his celebrated Paradise Lost and Paradise Regain'd, alongside Comus, L'Allegro and Il Penseroso. -
1848-1858 5vol The Prose Works of John MiltonLondon: 1848-1858A smart leatherbound set of the prose works of English writer and civil servant John Milton. -
1847 Mrs Perkins's BallLondon: [1847]The first edition of this beautifully illustrated satirical festive tale from William Makepeace Thackeray, with many fantastic hand coloured plates from the author. -
1860-1867 The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1860-1867A pleasing selection of works from William Makepeace Thackeray, gifted to and previously owned by English poet and essayist, Austin Dobson. -
1878-9 The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1878-9A complete twenty-four volume set of Thackeray's works, beautifully illustrated by the likes of George Cruikshank, George Du Maurier and the author. -
1854-1855 The NewcomesLondon: 1854-1855The two volume first edition in book form of William Makepeace Thackery's well-regarded novel, illustrated with plates by Richard Doyle. -
1873-1874 12vol The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1873-1874A smart complete set of twelve volumes of the works of English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray. -
1854 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1854A sumptuously bound, illustrated edition of the collected poetical works of Milton, in a signed prize binding from Sotheran and Bickers. -
1882 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1882David Masson's informative edition of the poetical works of Milton, in handsome half calf bindings. -
1858-59 The VirginiansLondon: 1858-59A smart first issue copy of one of the popular novels of William Makepeace Thackeray, complete with his original illustrations. -
1925 Milton's Paradise RegainedOxford: 1925A smart copy of Milton's Paradise Regained, edited by L. C. Martin. -
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.