American Literature
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c1895 American DrolleriesLondon: c1895An uncommon anthology of tales by celebrated American author Mark Twain.
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1895 2vol The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon, GentNew York and London: 1895A smart two volume set of this collection of essays and short stories from American author Washington Irving.
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Signed1902 The Complete Works of Edgar Allan PoeNew York and London: 1902A beautiful limited edition set of the complete works of Edgar Allan Poe, illustrated with ten plates to each volume, and signed by the publisher.
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1921 The Blue WoundNew York: 1921A scarce novel by the American journalist and author Garet Garrett, in which the protagonist looks for the man who started the First World War.
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1926 In Our TimeLondon: 1926The first U.K. edition of the first short story collection of Ernest Hemingway, uncommon to see in the original dust wrapper.
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1945 Cannery RowLondon: 1945The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's classic American novel, set in Monterey during the Great Depression.
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1958 The Log from the Sea of CortezLondon: 1958The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's narrative about the marine specimen collecting trip he undertook with his great friend, Ed Ricketts, in 1940.
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1942 The Moon is DownNew York: 1942The second issue of the first edition of John Steinbeck's novel about the military occupation of a town in Northern Europe.
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1942 The Moon is DownLondon: 1942The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's novel about the military occupation of a town in Northern Europe.
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1946 De VliegenvangerAmsterdam: 1946The scarce first Dutch language trade edition of Steinbeck's novel 'The Moon is Down', about the military occupation of a town in Northern Europe.
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1954 Sweet ThursdayLondon: 1954The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's sequel to his novel 'Cannery Row'. In the exceptionally bright dust wrapper.
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1945 The Red PonyNew York: 1945The first illustrated edition of John Steinbeck's episodic novella about life on a California Ranch, illustrated by Wesley Dennis.
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1897 The Last StrokeLondon: [1897]The first edition of this uncommon murder mystery written by Emma Murdock Van Deventer.
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1939 Cold StealNew York: 1939The first printing of this mystery novel set in New England by Phoebe Atwood Taylor.
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1892 Poseidon's Paradise: The Romance of AtlantisSan Francisco : 1892A smart first edition of this mythological story of Atlantis, with plans and maps.
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1920 The Splendid OutcastNew York; London: 1920A scarce first edition thriller espionage novel by noted author George Gibbs, complete with illustrations by the author.
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1914 The Duke of OblivionPhiladelphia: 1914An uncommon, first edition of this thrilling lost race novel, written by John Reed Scott.
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1954 The Beautiful and DamnedLondon: 1954A smart copy of this popular novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, an important piece of fiction on the glittering Jazz Age in New York City.
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1991-95 Jurassic Park, and, The Lost WorldLondon: 1991-95A fine set of Michael Crichton's iconic Jurassic duo, the first U.K. editions of his important science fiction thrillers.
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Signed1971 StardriftAlhambra: 1971A signed presentation copy of this collection of science fiction short stories by Emil Petaja, including correspondence between Petaja and science-fiction author William F. Temple, care of literary agent Forrest J. Ackerman.
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Signed1940 Hamlet Had an Uncle: A Comedy of HonorNew York: 1940A scarce signed limited edition of Branch Cadell's retelling of Hamlet. The second work in his 'Heirs and Assigns' trilogy.
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c1893 A Modern MonkNot Stated: c1893A vanishingly scarce and very unique early science fiction novel, considered to be the first American pornographic sci-fi novel.
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1983 ChristineLondon: 1983The first UK edition of Stephen King's novel about a car possessed by malevolent forces.
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2002 From a Buick 8London: 2002The first UK edition of this Stephen King horror novel, his second work featuring a supernatural car.
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1982 Different SeasonsLondon: 1982The scarce first UK edition of this collection of short stories by Stephen King. The tales in this work include the source material for the award winning films 'The Shawshank Redemption' and 'Stand by Me'.
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1995 Rose MadderNew York: 1995A fine first edition of this paranormal suspense novel from Stephen King.
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1926 SpeedLondon: 1926A very scarce dramatic tale by Grace Sartwell Mason, the first edition in book form.
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1965 An American DreamLondon: 1965The first UK edition of Norman Mailer's novel about 32 hours in the life of Stephen Rojack.
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1939 Tales Before MidnightNew York: 1939The first edition of this collection of thrilling short stories by American writer Stephen Vincent Benet.
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2003 Marksman and Other StoriesNorfolk: 2003A sealed first edition of this collection of mystery stories from the Lost Classics Series by William Campbell Gault.
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1922 Out of the DarknessLondon: 1922A scarce first edition murder mystery novel by the popular American author, Charles J. Dutton.
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Signed2001 Borrowed Finery: A MemoirNew York: 2001A signed, first edition of this autobiographical account by Paula Fox, daughter of American writers Paul Hervey and Elsie Fox.
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Signed1981 ThanksgivingNew York: 1981A signed, first edition of this novel surrounding the origin of Thanksgiving, written by novelist Terry Coleman.
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1971 Dune MessiahLondon: 1971An impressive first British edition of Frank Herbert eagerly awaited sequel to 'Dune', a brilliant and important piece of science fiction.
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1964 A Singular ManLondon: 1964The first UK edition of J. P. Donleavy's critically celebrated love story.