Classical Literature
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1778 The Orations of Marcus Tullius CiceroLondon: 1778The fourth edition of William Guthrie's collected speeches of Cicero, an important historical insight into the Roman Republic.
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1785 Cato and Laelius: or, Essays on Old-Age and FriendshipLondon: 1785Two important classical philosophical essays by Cicero, ruminating on the subjects of old age and friendship.
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1888 Homer's Batrachomyomachia, Hymns and EpigramsLondon: 1888English translation of Homer's Batrachomyomachia, hymns, and epigrams by George Chapman, the second edition.
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1874 The Birds of AristophanesLondon: 1874Very scarce first edition of this translation of Aristophanes's comedy 'The Birds' by Benjamin Hall Kennedy.
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1939 The Complete Works of Lewis CarrollLondon : 1939A smart collection of works by Lewis Carroll, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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c1850 Paul Periwinkle: Or, The PressgangLondon : c1850An illustrated copy of the sea story Paul Periwinkle by William Johnson Neale.
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c1848 Old London Bridge A Romance of the Sixteenth CenturyLondon : 1848An early edition of Old London Bridge, with lovely illustrations.
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1783 7 vols The Works of Laurence Sterne in Seven VolumesLondon : 1783A complete seven volume set of the works of Laurence Sterne including A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy and The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman.
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1901 With Buller in Natal or A Born LeaderLondon : 1901A first edition copy of this historical fiction by G. A. Henty, with illustrations throughout.
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1900 Won by the Sword A Tale of the Thirty Years' WarLondon : 1900A smart first edition copy of this historical fiction by G. A. Henty, with illustrations.
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1902 At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta WarLondon : 1902A smart first edition copy of this historical novel by George Alfred Henty, illustrated throughout.
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1899 Under Wellington's Command A Tale of the Peninsular WarLondon: 1899A smart first edition copy of Under Wellington's Command by G. A. Henty, with illustrations and plans.
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1888 For the Temple: A Tale of the Fall of JerusalemLondon : 1888A smart first edition copy of this work on the fall of Jerusalem, with illustrations throughout.
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1896 The Tiger of Mysore A Story of The War with Tippoo SaibLondon : 1896A first edition copy of this story of the war with the Tippo Saib, with illustrations.
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c1930 The Works of Charles Dickens 22 Volumes in 15London: c1930An uncommon edition of this collection of works by Charles Dickens in twenty two volumes bound in fifteen with illustrations.
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1874-1875 27 vols The Novels of Lord LyttonLondon : 1874-1875Twenty seven wonderful volumes of the novels by Lord Lytton, all with frontispieces.
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1899 The International Library of Famous Literature in Twenty VolumesLondon: 1899The first edition of this beautifully illustrated collectors library of famous literature complete in twenty leather bound volumes.
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1926 Chronicles of BarsetshireBoston: 1926The complete Chronicles of Barsetshire series by Anthony Trollope, bound in handsome half morocco.
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1865 Songs of ShakespeareLondon: 1865A beautifully illuminated collection of William Shakespeare's songs.
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1898 The Martian A NovelLondon and New York: 1898A smart large paper limited edition of this autobiographical novel by George du Maurier, with illustrations by the author throughout.
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1880 RomolaLondon: 1880A limited edition copy of George Eliot's classic historical novel set in the Italian Renaissance.
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1842 Barnaby RudgePhiladelphia: 1842The first American edition of this classic historical novel by Charles Dickens, with beautiful illustrations throughout.
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1925-51 Collection of Jane AustenOxford: 1925-51A wonderful collection of novels by Jane Austen, alongside her illustrated memoir.
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1952 The Diverting History of John GilpinLondon: 1952A limited edition copy of this classic book by William Cowper, illustrated throughout by Ronald Searle.
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1853 The Pilgrim's ProgressLondon : 1853A smart copy of John Bunyan's significant work The Pilgrim's Progress, with illustrations.
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1924 The Novels of the Sisters BrontëEdinburgh: 1924A beautiful twelve volume set of the Brontë sisters classic novels.
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1949 The Tale of Ali Baba & The Forty ThievesNew York: 1949A very scarce beautifully illustrated limited edition of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves illustrated by Edward Ardizzone.
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1930 The Magic Horse From the Arabian NightsLondon: 1930A very scarce limited edition of Ceri Richards' illustrated tale from the Arabian Nights, an exciting tale from the classical work.
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1860 The Fables of BabriusLondon : 1860A smart and uncommon English copy of the Fables of Babrius.
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1913 Under the Greenwood TreeLondon: 1913Thomas Hardy's classic novel, with beautiful colour illustrations by Keith Henderson.
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1912 The Broad Highway A Romance of KentLondon : 1912A charming first illustrated edition of this romantic novel by Jeffery Farnol.
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1947 TrilbyLondon: 1947A handsome copy of George du Maurier's classic novel, complete with pencil illustrations by the author.
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1906 Paradise LostLiverpool: 1906A scarce illustrated edition of Milton's Paradise Lost with colour plates by William Blake.
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1949 The WardenLondon: 1949A beautifully illustrated edition of Anthony Trollope's classic book, 'The Warden'.
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1889-90 Collection of Five Works by Charles KingsleyLondon: 1889-90A smart collection of five works by Charles Kingsley, bound in one leather volume.
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1865 Schillers WerkeStuttgart: 1865An early set of six volumes ,containing the works of the renowned German poet, Friedrich Schiller.