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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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1889 Sylvie and BrunoLondon: 1889A sound copy of the first edition of Lewis Carroll's part-fantasy Victorian novel, illustrated by Harry Furniss. -
1817 The Adventures of Roderick RandomEdinburgh: 1817A bright two volume edition of Tobias Smollett's classic picaresque novel, about the international misadventures of a young man named Roderick Random. -
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1975 The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony, in Eight FitsLondon: 1975Signed by illustrator Harold Jones, this is a wonderful limited edition example of Lewis Carroll's delightful nonsense poem. -
1880 Doublets, A Word-PuzzleLondon: 1880The second edition of this word-puzzle guide by Lewis Carroll, who is often cited as the inventor of these 'doublets' or 'word ladders'. -
1898 The Life and Letters of Lewis CarrollLondon: 1898A first edition account of the life of celebrated writer Lewis Carroll. Composed by Carroll's own nephew, and in a handsome half morocco binding. -
1876 The Hunting of the Snark; An Easter Greeting to Every Child Who Loves "Alice"London: 1876The first edition of beloved children's author Lewis Carroll's delightful nonsense poem, with the first issue of his 'An Easter Greeting to Every Child Who Loves "Alice"' tipped in. -
1974 A Tangled TaleNew York: 1974A smart review copy of this collection of ten short stories from English author Lewis Carroll, illustrated by Arthur Burdett Frost. -
1883 Rhyme? And Reason?London: 1883The first edition of this charmingly illustrated collection of poems from beloved Victorian era children's author Lewis Carroll. -
1891 Oeuvres Poetiques de Victor HugoParis: 1891A smartly bound collection of the poetical works of French Romantic author Victor Hugo, in the original French. -
1932-81 Collection of Biographical Works on Lewis CarrollVirginia; London: 1932-81A collection of biographical works on the renowned author of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', Lewis Carroll, including a collection of his letters, and a selection of catalogues for exhibitions on the author. -
1933 A Selection From the Letters of Lewis Carroll to His Child-FriendsLondon: 1933The first edition of this biographical work on Lewis Carroll, featuring a selection of letters to the various children he befriended. -
1978 The Letters of Lewis Carroll: Volume I, ca. 1837-1885London: 1978A proof copy of the first volume of collected letters by Lewis Carroll, an impressive volume containing almost half a century of the author's prolific correspondence. -
1830 Hernani, ou l'Honneur CastillanParis: 1830The first edition of Victor Hugo's drama about a noble outlaw determined to seek revenge against Don Carlos, King of Spain. -
1859-1877 La Legende des SieclesParis: 1859-1877The first editions of the first two volumes of Victor Hugo's 'La Legende des Siecles', uniformly bound with the fifth edition of the two volume second series of this work. -
1881 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: 1881An early edition of Lewis Carroll's important fantastical tale, complete with John Tenniel's illustrations. -
1880-1883 Oeuvres Completes de Victor Hugo: Poesie - Volumes I-XIVParis : 1880-1883A pleasing set of fourteen volumes from the "Edition Definitive" of Victor Hugo's works, the first fourteen volumes, containing Hugo's poetry. -
1993 The Hunting of the SnarkLondon: 1993A fine edition of Lewis Carroll's nonsense poem, featuring the original illustrations by Henry Holiday. -
1889 Sylvie and BrunoLondon: 1889The first edition of Lewis Carroll's fantasy novel, set partly in fairyland. Beautifully illustrated by Harry Furniss. -
1899 Sylvie and BrunoLondon: 1899A smart contemporary edition of Lewis Carroll's fantasy novel, beautifully illustrated by Harry Furniss. -
1794 The Adventures of Peregrine PickleLondon: 1794Volumes I to III only of a four volume edition of Tobias Smollett's humorous picaresque novel. -
1926 The Novels of Tobias SmollettBoston: 1926A limited edition, complete collection of the novels of the noted Scottish author and surgeon, Tobias Smollett -
1777 The Adventures of TelemachusDublin: 1777A scarce Dublin edition of this popular novel by Fenelon, here translated into English by Tobias Smollett. -
1885 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: 1885The seventy-fifth thousand of Lewis Carroll's beloved and highly influential work of children's literature, illustrated by John Tenniel. -
1869 L'Homme Qui RitParis: 1869The complete four volume first edition of Victor Hugo's 1869 historical novel, in full vellum bindings by Riviere. -
1941 The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight FitsLondon: 1941The zodiac edition of Lewis Carroll's nonsense poem, beautifully illustrated by the expressive drawings of Mervyn Peake. -
1819 The Adventures of Gil Blas de SantillaneLondon: 1819A colourfully illustrated edition of this picaresque novel, the popular Tobias Smollett translation. -
1872 The Works of Tobias Smollett With Memoirs of His LifeLondon: 1872A complete eight volume set of the works of Tobias Smollett, bound in crushed half morocco. -
1809 The Miscellaneous Works of Tobias SmollettEdinburgh: 1809A Zaehnsdorf bound set of the collected works of Tobias Smollett, a smart set of his works illustrated with striking hand-coloured plates by Rowlandson. -
2010 Lewis Carroll: The Complete WorksLondon: 2010The complete illustrated works of Lewis Carroll in this charming omnibus edition. -
1776 The Adventures of Peregrine PickleLondon: 1776A lovely example of Tobias Smollett's humorous picaresque novel, offering fascinating insights into eighteenth century society. -
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1836 Notre-Dame de ParisParis: 1836The first illustrated edition of one of Victor Hugo's best known books, in the original French, inscribed by Hugo himself. -
1933 A Selection from the Letters of Lewis CarrollLondon: 1933A first edition of this illustrated collection of letters penned by Lewis Carroll to his child friends -
1866 3vols Toilers of the SeaLondon: 1866Victor Hugo's well-received adventure Toilers of the Sea, uncommon in this three-volume set. -
1797 2vols The Works of Tobias Smollett, M.D.London: 1797The first two volumes containing the works of Scottish poet Tobias Smollett, bound in half-calf with a memoir by John Moore. -
c1880 Oeuvres de Victor HugoParis: c1880A collection of the works of Victor Hugo in the original French language, including his two magnum opuses, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' and 'Les Miserables'. -
1866 Les Travailleurs de la MerParis: 1866A Riviere vellum bound sixth and third edition of this fascinating novel on the Industrial Revolution by Victor Hugo, these editions being published in the same year as the first edition.