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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1977-1987 A Collection of Novels and Historical Works by Len DeightonLondon: 1977-1987A very smart collection of first edition novels and historical works surrounding World War Two, by Len Deighton.
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2005 Brokeback MountainNew York: 2005A fine example of the film tie-in edition of Annie Proulx's critically celebrated short story, 'Brokeback Mountain'.
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1872 Ballads and Lyrics of Old FranceLondon : 1872A first edition handsomely bound in a John Bumpus signed binding.
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1949 Murdered SleepLondon: 1949A scarce first edition of this intense mystery novel from George Braddon.
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1876 Border Memories; or Sketches of Prominent Men and Women of the BorderEdinburgh : 1876The first edition of this biographical work comprised of the writings of Walter Riddell Carre on his memories of the people at the border, collected and compiled after his death.
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1969 The Rotten ElementsLondon: 1969A well presented first edition of Edward Upward's second novel in 'The Spiral Ascent' trilogy, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper.
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1958 PlaybackLondon: 1958An excellent example of the first edition of Raymond Chandler's final novel, featuring the private detective Philip Marlowe.
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1968-1997 A Collection of Novels by James PurdyLondon; Surrey; New York: 1968-1997A smart collection of fourteen first editions and first UK edition novels by American author, James Purdy.
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1895 The Wood Beyond the WorldLondon: 1895The first trade edition of this thrilling work of high fantasy literature from William Morris.
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1976 The Blue DahliaLondon: 1976A smart first edition of Raymond Chandler's screenplay, with illustrations of the stills of the 1946 film.
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1991-94 The Great Gatsby The Last TycoonLondon: 1991-1994Two excellent Cambridge editions of these staple works of Americana, each edited and with an introduction by Matthew J. Bruccoli.
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1914 Old French RomancesLondon: 1914A lovely copy of William Morris's English language translation of old French romances.
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1951 The Loved and EnviedLondon: 1951A smart first edition copy of this charming novel on old age by playwright Enid Bagnold, in the original dust wrapper designed by Cecil Beaton.
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Signed1944 The Eclogues and the GeorgicsCambridge: 1944A signed presentation copy of the scarce first edition of Robert Trevelyan's translation of Virgil's Eclogues and Georgics.
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Signed1947 From the ShiffoldsLondon: 1947A signed first edition of this charming and scarce volume of poetry by Robert Trevelyan.
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2013 The CounselorLondon: 2013A very smart first edition copy of this screenplay by Cormac McCarthy, preceding the film released in the autumn of the same year.
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1937 The Square Peg or the Gun FellaLondon: 1937A smart first edition of this insightful novel from John Masefield, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1994 The StonemasonLondon: 1994A fine first printing copy of this rarely produced play by Cormac McCarthy, set in the Southern States of America.
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2010 The Sunset LimitedLondon: 2010A fine first U.K. edition of this popular play-novel by Cormac McCarthy, a very smart copy in the original dust wrapper.
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1953 Satan in the Suburbs and Other StoriesLondon: 1953A scarce trade paperback copy of this collection of short stories from Bertrand Russell, with illustrations throughout.
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1887 A Midnight Visit to HolyroodLondon : 1887The first trade edition of this very scarce work by the Countess of Caithness detailing her trip to Holyrood, published for the 300th anniversary of the execution of Mary Stuart.
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1964 Clochemerle-les-BainsLondon: 1964A smart English translation of this satirical novel from French writer, Gabriel Chevallier.
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1960 Recollections of a GhostLondon: 1960A smart first edition of this splendidly terrifying work from John Middleton Murry Jr., under the pen name of Colin Murry.
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1933 Highland Songs of the Forty-FiveEdinburgh : 1933The first edition of this collection of Scottish songs, translated and edited by John Lorne Campbell, with a folding map and musical scores.
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Signed1822 The Select Melodies of Scotland, Interspersed With Those of Ireland and WalesLondon: 1822A smartly bound volume of the popular songs of Scotland, put to music for piano, signed by the editor to the title page.
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2006 The Inheritance of LossLondon: 2006A fine, first edition of this Man Booker Prize winning novel by Kiran Desai.
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Signed1874 Some Account of the Glenriddell MSS. of Burns's PoemsLiverpool: 1874The first edition of this account of Robert Burns' Glenriddell Manuscript, the editor's presentation copy.
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1989 RestorationLondon: 1989A fine, first edition of this work of historical fiction by Rose Tremain.
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1945 Avril: Being Essays on the Poetry of the French RenaissanceLondon: 1945A collection of essays on the poetry of the French Renaissance from Belloc, with a letter from the publisher.
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1960 Private FiresLondon: 1960A very smart, scarce first edition of this novel telling the story of Mrs. Alice Hand, by Kathleen Nott.
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1913 Tales from AriostoLondon: 1913A smart copy of this collection of tales from Ludovico Ariosto, collected by Joseph Shield Nicholson.
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1966 The Birds Fall DownNew York: 1966A bright, first edition of this exciting spy novel by Rebecca West, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper.
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1899-1901 British Poetry AnthologiesLondon: 1899-1901A six volume set of first editions from the British Anthology series, edited by Professor Edward Arber.
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1967 Running to ParadiseLondon: 1967A collection of poetry by the popular poet W. B. Yeats selected with an introduction by Kevin Crossley-Holland, in the original dust wrapper.
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1844 The Life and Adventures of Martin ChuzzlewitLondon: 1844The first edition, first issue of the Charles Dickens novel that the author himself described as being by 'a hundred points immeasurably the best of my stories'.
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1825 Selected Poets of Great BritainLondon : 1825A handsomely bound collection of poetry and critical notes created by William Hazlitt.