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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. -
c1858 5 Vols The Poetical Works of John DrydenLondon: c1858A handsome five-volume set of John Dryden’s complete poetical works, finely bound in half morocco by Woolstencroft Bookbinder, and issued as part of the esteemed Aldine Edition of the British Poets series. -
1808 VirgilLondon: 1808A charming miniature all in one volume containing Dryden's translation of the poetical works of Virgil, bound in half calf. -
1811 The Poetical Works of John DrydenLondon: 1811A handsomely bound complete four volume edition of the collected poetical works of lauded Poet Laureate John Dryden. -
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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. -
c1862 The Poetical Works of John DrydenLondon: c1862A handsome calf-bound volume of poems by John Dryden, illustrated with engravings. -
1931-1932 Dryden: The Dramatic WorksLondon: 1931-19321A pleasing complete limited Nonesuch Press edition of John Dryden's works. -
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. -
1931 6vol Dryden: The Dramatic WorksLondon: 1931A smart limited edition set of the dramatic works of English author John Dryden. -
1760 The Miscellaneous Works of John Dryden, Esq.London: 1760The scarce four volume first comprehensive collected edition of the poetry, translations and literary writings of England's first Poet Laureate, John Dryden. -
1883 Rhyme? And Reason?London: 1883The first edition of this charmingly illustrated collection of poems from beloved Victorian era children's author Lewis Carroll. -
1834 The Beauties of DrydenLondon: 1834A very scarce edition of the poetry of John Dryden, edited by Alfred Howard, and in an attractive calf binding. -
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. -
1881 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: 1881An early edition of Lewis Carroll's important fantastical tale, complete with John Tenniel's illustrations. -
1959 Cider With RosieLondon: 1959The first edition, first impression of this delightful and popular autobiographical novel by Laurie Lee, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1993 The Hunting of the SnarkLondon: 1993A fine edition of Lewis Carroll's nonsense poem, featuring the original illustrations by Henry Holiday. -
1682 Religio Laici, or, A Laymans Faith. A Poem.London: 1682The first edition of this religious poem in heroic couplets by John Dryden. -
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. -
1808 The Works of John DrydenLondon: 1808A complete, eighteen-volume set of the collected works of John Dryden, the first Scott edition, uniformly bound in straight-grain morocco. -
1709 Eleonora: A Panegyrical Poem, Dedicated to the Memory of the Late Countess of AbingdonLondon: 1709A smart later edition of this uncommon poem from John Dryden, a panegyric he was commissioned to write for a lady he had never met. -
1709 The Medal. A Satyr Against SeditionLondon: 1709A smart and scarce early eighteenth century edition of John Dryden's satirical criticism of the Whigs. -
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. -
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. -
c1858 5Vols the Poetical Works of John DrydenLondon: c1858The 'Aldine Edition' of this complete set of poetical works by the popular John Dryden, bound in half calf. -
1853 The Poetical Works of John DrydenLondon: 1853A beautifully bound volume of poetical works by the celebrated John Dryden, bound in full morocco and illustrated by John Franklin. -
C.1854 The Poems of John DrydenLondon: 1854A handsomely bound collection of poetry by John Dryden. -
2010 Lewis Carroll: The Complete WorksLondon: 2010The complete illustrated works of Lewis Carroll in this charming omnibus edition. -
1717 5Vol The Dramatick Works of John DrydenLondon: 1717Five volumes only of this very scarce early eighteenth century six volume edition of the dramatic works of Restoration era poet and playwright John Dryden. -
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 -
1959 Cider with RosieLondon: 1959The first edition, second impression of Laure Lee's semi-autobiographical novel. Retaining the suppressed statement, and in the publisher's original dust wrapper.