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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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1995 Difficulties of a BridegroomLondon: 1995A superb first impression of one of Ted Hughes' anthologies of short stories. -
1959 LolitaLondon: 1959The first U.K. edition, second impression, of Vladimir Nabokov's immensely controversial novel, which was banned in the U.K. previous to this 1959 publication. -
1942 The Moon is DownLondon: 1942A lovely first edition, first impression, of John Steinbeck's military novel published in the midst of World War Two. -
1945 Cannery RowLondon: 1945The first U.K. edition of John Steinbeck's Depression-set novel, revolving around a street of sardine canneries. -
1953 The Living RoomLondon: 1953A smart copy of this brilliant play by Graham Greene, the second impression. -
1927 Revolt in the DesertLondon: 1927A pleasing early impression of T. E. Lawrence's war memoir, with plates and a large folding map. -
1952 Horatio Hornblower: An Omnibus Volume Comprising 'The Commodore' & 'Lord Hornblower'London: 1952An omnibus volume of C. S. Forester's works of historical fiction, including the novels 'The Commodore' and 'Lord Hornblower'. -
1950 The Captain's Death Bed and Other EssaysLondon: 1950The first edition of this posthumously published collection of short essays by Virginia Woolf, in the original Vanessa Bell dust wrapper. -
1974 The TollLondon: 1974The very scarce first UK edition of Michael Mewshaw's suspenseful novel, in the original illustrated dust wrapper. -
1994 Flashman and the Angel of the LordLondon: 1994An excellent example of the first edition of the tenth novel in the 'Flashman Papers' series. -
1935 Thirty Years a Hunt Servant: Being the Memories of Jack MolyneuxLondon: 1935The first edition Jack Molyneux's scarce illustrated memoir on his life in the hunt service. -
1965 The Looking-Glass WarLondon: 1965The first edition of this early novel from noted espionage author John Le Carre, in the original dust wrapper. -
1961 MarnieLondon: 1961An exceptional example of the first edition of Winston Graham's psychological thriller 'Marnie', the basis of Alfred Hitchcock's 1964 film of the same name. -
1929 Huntsmen Past and PresentLondon: 1929A pleasing first edition of Lionel Edward's charming history on notable huntsmen and their hounds, with colour plates from the author. -
2001-2005 Artemis Fowl Novels, The Wish List and The SupernaturalistLondon: 2001-2005A stunning collection of first edition novels by Eoin Colfer, including the first four instalments of popular fantasy series, 'Artemis Fowl'. -
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1820-1834 A Sammelband of Fifteen Miscellaneous Political TractsLondon; Edinburgh: 1820-1834A sammeland of fifteen satirical pamphlets and political tracts about early nineteenth century Great Britain, including a signed pamphlet on the corn laws by James Macara. -
1947 Decline and Fall & Vile BodiesLondon: 1947The Uniform Edition of Evelyn Waugh's important and famous novels, 'Decline and Fall' and 'Vile Bodies', each with the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
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1946 The GardenLondon: 1946A signed, limited edition copy of Vita Sackville-West's personal and seasonal poetic sequence, with the original, very scarce dust wrapper. -
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2001-2006 The Mortal Engines QuartetLondon: 2001-2006A fine set of the first editions, first impressions of all four novel in Philip Reeves's 'Mortal Engines' series, with the final volume signed by the author. -
1988 MatildaLondon: 1988An excellent, first edition copy of Roald Dahl's delightful children's novel, 'Matilda', with the wonderful illustrations by Quentin Blake. -
1934 An Undistinguished SportsmanLondon: 1934The first edition of this uncommon work of equestrian fiction surrounding horse racing and fox hunting, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1883 Legends and Lyrics: A Book Of VersesLondon: 1883A collection of verses by the English poet, Adelaide Anne Procter, with an introduction by the noted Charles Dickens and bound in full calf. -
1961 The Lord of the RingsLondon: 1961A complete set of early impressions of each of the three books in Tolkien's fantastical 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy. -
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1968 Yanks and Yellow-BelliesIlfracombe, Devon : 1968A very scarce novel surrounding the amusing antics in a Lincolnshire village when an American air base moves in during the Second World War, signed by the author. -
1960 The SatanistLondon: 1960The first edition of this black magic horror novel by Dennis Wheatley, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1946 Titus GroanLondon: 1946The first edition of the first novel in Mervyn Peake's thrilling Gormenghast series, in the unclipped, second impression dust wrapper. -
1901 Some Recollections of Jean Ingelow and Her Early FriendsLondon: 1901A well presented first edition of the recollections of English poet and novelist, Jean Ingelow, with the original, vanishingly scarce dust wrapper. -
2008 The Hunger GamesNew York: 2008The twelfth impression of Suzanne Collins's first 'Hunger Games' novel. -
1932 The Secrets of HoudiniLondon: 1932The eighth thousand of J.C. Cannell's fascinating biography of the life of Harry Houdini, illustrated with photographic plates. -
1958 The Dog's Ear Book: With Four Lugubrious VersesLondon: 1958The second impression of this wildly humorous book on types of dogs, illustrated by Ronald Searle and with the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
1937 Rotten BoroughLondon: 1937A vanishingly scarce, first edition of this satirical novel, which was initially withdrawn after release due to its controversial nature. -
1972-7 Three Works by Spike MilliganLondon: 1972-7Three first edition works by and about Spike Milligan, the Irish comedian, actor and author, including his works of poetry and letters. -
1957 The Ginger ManLondon: 1957A bright example of the second impression of the first UK edition of J. P. Donleavy's controversial debut novel, in the original dust wrapper. -
2002 The Lovely BonesLondon: 2002A fine first impression copy of Alice Sebold's bestselling novel. -
1975-1982 Blott on the Landscape and Vintage StuffLondon: 1975-1982Two excellent first edition novels from English satirical writer, Tom Sharpe, with the publisher's original dust wrappers. -
1985-1986 A Season of Peace and Across the Autumn GrassLondon: 1985-1986A scarce duo of first edition novels, both with poignant themes, from G. E. Armitage, who later published under the pseudonym of Robert Edric.