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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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1957-2000 The Works of Dick FrancisLondon: 1957-2000A complete run of the works of the prolific equestrian author, Dick Francis, with three signed by the author, including the early work 'For Kicks'. An exceptional set for any collector. -
1925 The Love Books of OvidLondon: 1925A wonderful example of this classical text, in English, with illustrations by Jean de Bosschere. The first edition of this work. -
1930 The Decameron of Giovanni BoccaccioLondon: 1930A limited edition set of Boccaccio's famed collection of novellas 'The Decameron'. -
1907 Stories From The Arabian NightsLondon: 1907A very smart, beautifully illustrated edition of these stories from the famous 'Arabian Nights'. Compiled and edited by Laurence Housman, with illustrations by Edmund Dulac. -
1924 The First Temptation of Saint AnthonyLondon: 1924An excellent, strikingly illustrated edition of Gustave Flaubert's important novel 'The Temptations of Saint Anthony'. Complemented by the illustrations of Belian artist Jean de Bosschere. -
1968 The Grass Widow's TaleLondon: 1968A beautiful first edition of this thrilling saga by Ellis Peters, one in her Felse family series. -
1965 A Nice Derangement of EpitaphsLondon: 1965The first edition of one of Ellis Peter's exciting murder mystery novels, this novel solving a death that happened two-hundred years previously. -
1926 Ten Droll TalesLondon: 1926An excellent copy of Honore de Balzac's famous short story collection. Illustrated throughout by the famous Belgian painter Jean de Bosschere. -
1923 The Golden Asse of Lucius ApuleiusLondon: 1923An extremely bright, first edition copy of Jean de Bosschere's illustrated edition of the classic Roman novel 'The Golden Asse'. -
1935 The Seven Pillars of WisdomLondon: 1935A finely bound copy of T E Lawrence's famous first-hand account of his experiences as a liaison officer with rebel forces during the Arab Revolt of 1916-1918. -
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1976 The Four Swans a Novel of Cornwall 1795-7London: 1976A signed first edition of Grahams' sixth Poldark novel, set in eighteenth century Cornwell. In a beautiful example of the dustwrapper. -
1997 Black AjaxLondon: 1997The first edition, first impression of this historical novel by George MacDonald Fraser. -
1859 The Successful Merchant Sketches of the Life of Mr Samuel BudgettLondon: 1859A very smart copy of this biography regarding Samuel Budgett. -
1998 Sharpe's TriumphLondon: 1998The first edition of Cornwell's exciting second Sharpe novel, set during the midst of the Napoleonic Wars. -
1951 Randall and the River of TimeLondon: 1951The first UK edition of this historical novel by popular author C. S. Forester. -
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1970 The Hidden EnemyLondon: 1970A near fine first edition of this thrilling children's adventure novel, signed by the author, Michael Hardcastle. -
1817 The TaskLondon: 1817A finely bound early edition of William Cowper's noted blank verse poem 'The Task'. -
1981 Flashman in the Great GameLondon: 1981An elegant reprint of this novel by George MacDonald Fraser, part of the acclaimed Flashman series. -
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1974 The Deeds of Doyly McPurrLondon: 1974A lovely first edition of this immensely entertaining and heart-warming novel, inscribed and signed by the author. -
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2005 Flashman on the MarchLondon: 2005A charming first edition of the twelfth and last novel in the Flashman series, signed by the author. -
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1980 The CorridorLondon: 1980A fine first edition of this literary fiction novel by Robin Maugham, a dramatic look into the topic of identity, signed by the author. -
1983 The PyratesLondon: 1983The first edition of this comic novel by renowned author George Macdonald Fraser. -
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2007 The ReaversLondon: 2007A signed first edition of this comical novel written by the Flashman series author, George MacDonald Fraser. -
2000 The Amber SpyglassLondon: 2000A beautiful first edition, first impression, of Philip Pullman's final 'His Dark Materials' fantasy novel. -
1951 The DisenchantedLondon: 1951A scarce first edition of this mid-century modern novel by Beryl Moore, in the original illustrated dustwrapper. -
1669 Memoires of Henry D of Guise Relating His Passage to NaplesLondon: 1669An uncommon first English edition of Henri the Duke of Guise's memoirs. -
1989 The Russia HouseLondon: 1989The first edition of this thriller novel by popular author John le Carré. -
1986 A Perfect SpyLondon: 1986The first edition, second impression copy of this novel by popular author John le Carré -
1935 Seven Pillars of WisdomLondon: 1935A first edition of Lawrence of Arabia's firsthand account of serving as a military advisor during the Arab Revolt, richly illustrated throughout. -
1997 The God of Small ThingsLondon: 1997The first edition, first impression of this modern fiction novel by Arundhati Roy. -
1668 Iter Boreale with Large Additions of Several Other PoemsLondon: 1668A very scarce first collected edition of Robert Wilde's works with the famous poem 'Iter Boreale'. -
1976 A Long Trip to TeatimeLondon: 1976The first edition of this tale by Anthony Burgess, illustrated. -
1970 Royal FlashLondon: 1970A first edition, second impression of Fraser's work featuring his renowned character Flashman. -
2001 The Constant GardenerLondon: 2001The first edition and impression of this novel by popular author John le Carré -
1906 4vol Diary and Correspondence of Samuel PepysLondon: 1906An interesting four volume set comprising the diary and correspondence of famous diarist Samuel Pepys. -
1882 MyselfOxford Street: 1882A very scarce copy of this autobiography written by a mother for her daughter.