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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1820 The SeasonsChiswick: 1820A pocket-sized edition of James Thomson's famed poetry cycle 'The Seasons', in full diced calf.
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1939 Thirty Years a ColporteurKirkwall: 1939An extremely scarce first edition of this autobiographical work on Thomas Groat, documenting his career as a colporteur.
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1906 Autobiographical Journal of John Macdonald: Schoolmaster and SoldierEdinburgh: 1906A very scarce first edition of this autobiographical journal of schoolmaster and soldier, John Macdonald, edited by Angus Mackay.
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1818 Dana Oisein Mhic Fhinn, Air an Cur Amach Airson Maith Coitcheannta Muinntir Na GaeltachdDuneidin: 1818A copy of the cycle of epic poems of Ossian, in the original Scottish Gaelic.
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1780-87 Sean Dana; le Oisian, Orran, Ulann, &c. Galic AntiquitiesEdinburgh; London: 1780-87The first edition of two works by John Smith, both focusing on Gaelic history, with a selection of ancient poetry, and an exploration of the druids.
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Signed1933 A Sheaf of Memories SpeechesLondon: 1933A signed first edition presentation copy of this collection of speeches by Alexander Macdonald, lovingly collected and prepared by his wife, Alice Macdonald.
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1909 Jane Austen and Her Country-House ComedyLondon: 1909An uncommon first edition work on Jane Austen, an early critical work on her writing by William Henry Helm.
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1869 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1869A smart edition of Tennyson's cycle of narrative poems, the Idylls of the King.
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1897-1903 2vol The Seven Seas & The Five NationsLondon: 1897-1903Two smartly bound volume of poetry from Rudyard Kipling, the first edition of The Five Nations.
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1884 In Memoriam Ian Charles, Eighth Earl of Seafield, Twenty-Seventh Chief of The Clan GrantInverness: 1884A memoriam for Ian Charles Ogilvy-Grant, a Scottish nobleman and the twenty-seventh Chief of Clan Grant.
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1901 Out With GaribaldiLondon: 1901A bright first edition copy of Henty's work of historical fiction concerning the liberation of Italy.
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1926 Memoir of Jane AustenOxford: 1926A unique association copy of this memoir of Jane Austen, from the library of her great-grand-niece, the granddaughter of James Edward Austen-Leigh.
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1925-33 Lady Susan, Sanditon, Volume the FirstOxford: 1925-33A nice set of three of Jane Austen's works which were unpublished during her lifetime.
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1850 The Works of The Reverend Sydney SmithLondon: 1850The new edition of this collection of the works of English writer and Anglican cleric, Sydney Smith.
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1914 Dreamthorp with Selections from 'Last Leaves'London: 1914A finely bound collection of essays from Scottish poet, Alexander Smith. Bound by Syd. A Howe, Sheffield.
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1848 Oeuvres Poetiques de LamartineBrussels : 1848A collection of poetical works by the French poet Alphonse de Lamartine, bound in half calf.
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1826 The Young Rifleman's ComradeLondon: 1826The scarce first edition of this autobiographical work by Johan Christian Mampel, bound in full calf.
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1926 Plan of a Novel According to Hints From Various QuartersOxford: 1926A limited edition copy of Jane Austen's entertaining plan for a novel, written according to the recommendations of the librarian to the Prince Regent.
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1777 Miscellaneous Works of the Late Philip Dormer StanhopeDublin: 1777The first Dublin edition of Philip Dormer Stanhope's miscellaneous writings, published shortly after his popular 'Letters' were published.
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1930 Pride and Prejudice a Play in Four ActsLondon: 1930A very scarce play adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel, this script using dialogue from the novel and put to a script by Anne Johnson-Jones.
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1903 Adventures in HivelandLondon: 1903A scarce first edition novel following two young children who are shrunk and sent into a hive to explore the lives of bees.
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1796 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1796A charming, illustrated edition of Milton's poetry, including Paradise Lost. In a full vellum binding.
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1893 The Booklover's Almanac For the Year 1893New York : 1893A charming book of articles and extracts from important works from 1893.
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1913 The Poems of Matthew Arnold 1840-1867London: 1913A collection of poetry by Matthew Arnold in a full calf prize binding.
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1902 The Works of Alfred Lord TennysonLondon: 1902The collected works of the Poet Laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson in a beautiful full tree calf prize binding.
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1902 The Book of RomanceLondon: 1902A smart first edition copy of one of the short story collections of Andrew Lang, this volume including the tales of ancient folklore, complete with illustrations throughout.
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1820 Guy Mannering; or, The AstrologerLondon: 1820The complete three volume sixth edition of Sir Walter Scott's work of historical fiction, the second novel in his Waverley series.
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1887 Fairy TalesLondon: 1887The first edition of Caroline Genn's very scarce translation of Jean Mace's popular fairy tales, with illustrations by Bertall.
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1868 The Shipwreck: A PoemLondon: 1868A very smart copy of William Falconer's poem, The Shipwreck, in a lovely, full calf prize binding.
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1875 A Floating City, and the Blockade RunnersNew York: 1875The second U.S. edition of this popular novel and short story by French adventure writer Jules Verne, complete with plates by Jules Ferat throughout.
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1894 The Queen of the Caves and Other StoriesKirkwall: 1894The very scarce first edition of this charming collection of late nineteenth century fantastical short stories.
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1930 Memories of Fourscore Years Less Two, 1851-1929London: 1830A bright example of the first edition of naturalist Abel Chapman's charmingly illustrated and posthumously published biography.
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1907 The Welsh Fairy BookLondon: [1907]A scarce first edition copy of this beautiful collection of Welsh fairy tales illustrated in the distinct Art Nouveau style of Willy Pogany.
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1717 Divine PoemsLondon: 1717A scarce early eighteenth century edition of the 'Divine Poems' of Francis Quarles.
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1965 The MillstoneLondon: 1965The first edition of this fiction novel by Margaret Drabble, in the original unclipped dust wrapper designed by Quentin Blake.
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1775 The Tea-Table Miscellany: A Collection of Choice Songs, Scots and EnglishEdinburgh: 1775A smart edition of Allan Ramsay's seminal collection of eighteenth century Scottish poems and songs.