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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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1875-1881 7vol Tennyson's WorksLondon: 1875-1881The complete 7 volume set of the Imperial Library Edition of The Poetical Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, the iconic poet laureate. -
1911 Idylls of the KingLondon : 1911A charming limited vellum edition of Tennyson’s Idylls of the King, illustrated with twenty-one tipped-in colour plates by Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale, signed and numbered by the artist. -
1859 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1859The first edition, first issue of Alfred Lord Tennyson's ambitious Arthurian poem, presented here in a fine cloth rebind. -
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. -
1905 The Homes of TennysonLondon: 1905A pleasing copy of the first edition of The Homes of Tennyson, illustrated with twenty colour plates, in the original cloth rebacked in morocco. -
1862 Poems 1830-1833Toronto : 1862A morocco-bound copy of this pirated edition of Tennyson's early poems, from the library of former Prime Minister, Lord Rosebery. -
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. -
1899 The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Poet LaureateLondon: 1899A smartly bound complete edition of this collection of the works of renowned English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson. -
c1905 6vol A Collection from The Oxford ThackerayLondon: c1905A leather bound collection of six volumes from The Oxford Thackeray, with illustrations throughout. -
1869-1872 Selected Works of Alfred TennysonLondon: 1869-1872A handsome seven volume collection of late 19th century copies of the poetical works of Alfred Tennyson, uniformly bound in morocco. -
1911 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1911A smart first Brickdale illustrated edition of 'Idylls of the King' by celebrated English poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson. -
1862-1868 Selected Works of Alfred TennysonLondon: 1862-1868A wonderful collection of many of the most important poetical works from Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson. In full calf signed prize bindings by Wiseman. -
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. -
1859 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1859A smartly bound second issue copy of this cycle of twelve narrative poems by the English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson. -
1859 Maud and Other PoemsLondon: 1859A selection of poetry from the renowned Alfred Lord Tennyson, bound in full calf with gilt details to the spine. -
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. -
1921 Everychild: A Book Of Verses For ChildrenLeeds: 1921A very scarce anthology of verse for children, collected from the works of the most eminent poets, such as Rudyard Kipling, Tennyson and Shakespeare. -
1911 The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Poet LaureateLondon: 1911A beautifully bound edition of Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson's works, in a full calf signed binding from Bumpus. -
1866-1893 16vol A Collection of the Works of Alfred TennysonLondon: 1866-1893A smart uniformly bound collection of works from English Poet Laureate, Alfred Tennyson. -
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. -
1872 The May QueenLondon: 1872A beautifully illustrated edition of Tennyson's lyric poem, decorated with chromolithographic borders and illuminations in medieval style by L. Summerbell. -
1864 Enoch ArdenLondon: 1864The first edition of this brilliant anthology of poems by Alfred Lord Tennyson. -
1941-1942 Tennyson Bound Together with Anthology of Canadian Poetry & The Tragedy of Antony and CleopatraHarmondsworth, Middlesex : 1941-1942A strikingly bound volume offering Tennyson's poems, Canadian poetry and a play by Shakespeare. -
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. -
1889 Demeter and Other PoemsLondon: 1889The first edition of this collection of poetry from Alfred Tennyson, featuring the first publication of his work 'Crossing the Bar', bound in half morocco. -
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. -
1861 The May QueenLondon: 1861The first edition thus of this beautiful lyric poem by Tennyson, being the first edition to be illustrated by Eleanor Vere Boyle. -
1859 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1859The first edition, second issue, of this Arthurian poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson, focusing on the story of King Arthur and Guinevere. -
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. -
1895-1913 2vol The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson & Matthew Arnold's Poetical WorksLondon: 1895-1913Two smart volumes of poetry from important British writers. -
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. -
1906-1907 In Memoriam by Tennyson, and Poems by Mathew ArnoldLondon: 1906-1907Two charming volumes of poetry in scarce Talwin Morris paper vellum bindings. With 'Poems' by Matthew Arnold, and Tennyson's 'In Memoriam'.