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Classical Literature
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1967 Tales and Traditions of the LewsStornoway: 1967A scarce first edition of this collection of traditional tales of the Lews, signed by a family member of the author. -
1993 Folklore of Scottish Lochs and SpringsFelinfach: 1993A smart facsimile reprint of this insightful work on Scottish folklore from Scottish writer James M. Mackinlay. -
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1923 The Taking of HelenNew York: 1923A signed limited edition of John Masefield's retelling of the Greek myth about Helen of Troy. -
1817 The Iliad, and, The Odyssey, of HomerLondon: 1817Alexander Pope's important translation of the two epic classical poems of Homer. -
1788 Einleitung in die Erklärenden Anmerkungen zum HomerHannover : 1788The first edition of this very scarce work from Johann Heinrich Just Koppen, exploring Homer's Iliad, written in the original German. -
1797 Tragoediae Quae Supersunt, Ex Recensione Samuelis MusgraviiGlasguae [Glasgow]: 1797A scarce, dual-language edition of Euripides, based on the compilation by Samuel Musgrave, with the Greek and Latin versions printed on facing pages. -
1824 Publii Virgilii Maronis OperaLondon: 1824The works of Virgil, compiled and edited by the classical scholar Christian Gottlob Heyne, in a full vellum binding. -
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1993 AeneidLondon: 1993A fine copy of the Folio Society edition of Virgil's Aeneid, inscribed and doodled in by Peter Levi, who wrote the introduction. -
1823-1824 Aeschyli TragoediaeLipsiae: 1823-1824The very scarce first edition of Augustus Wellauer's edition of the tragedies of ancient Greek tragedian Aeschylus. -
1821 The Iliad of Homer, Translated by Alexander PopeLondon: 1821A scarce single volume pocket sized edition of Alexander Pope's English language translation of the Iliad, in an attractive signed calf binding. -
1948 2vols Oeuvres de Victor Hugo: Notre-Dame de ParisParis: 1948Victor Hugo's classic work, written in the original French, in a lovely, uniformly bound two-volume set. -
1934-1937 37vol The New Temple ShakespeareLondon: 1934-1936A thirty-seven volume set of the New Temple Shakespeare, small volumes of each play and a collection of sonnets. -
1902 The Boy's IliadLondon: 1902A first edition copy of this young reader's collection of myths and legends, written by Walter Copland Perry and illustrated throughout by Jacomb Hood. -
1823-1825 Historical Novels, Romances and Tales by Sir Walter ScottEdinburgh; London : 1823-1825A delightful collection of Sir Walter Scott's popular works, comprising three sets of his historical novels, romances and other popular tales. -
1908 The Romaunt of the RoseLondon: 1908A Sangorski & Sutcliffe bound presentation copy of Henderson and Wilkinson's strikingly illustrated edition of this allegorical poem. -
1902 The Book of RomanceLondon: 1902A decoratively bound first edition of chivalric romances, with particular emphasis on Arthurian legend, compiled by Andrew Lang, with lovely colour plates by H. J. Ford. -
1910-15 The Collected Works of William MorrisLondon: 1910-15A limited edition illustrated set of the collected works of eminent literary and artistic figure, William Morris. -
1957-1963 Pride and Prejudice, Masefield Park, Emma and Shorter WorksLondon: 1957-1963A beautiful selection of Jane Austen's works from the Folio Society, with original illustrations for each. -
1694 Terence's Comedies: Made English. With His Life; and Some Remarks at the EndLondon: 1694The first edition of Sir Roger L'Estrange and Laurence Echard's English language translation of the comedies of celebrated Roman playwright Terence. -
1892 The Record Interpreter: A Collection of Abbreviations, Latin Words and NamesLondon: 1892A smart first edition of this scarce record of abbreviations, Latin words and names used in historical English manuscripts. -
1914 The Handbook of FolkloreLondon: 1914A new edition of this detailed guide to the study of folklore, from English author and editor Charlotte Sophia Burne. -
1913 Rustic Speech and Folk-LoreLondon: 1913A smart first edition of this study of English speech and folk-lore from English linguist and folklorist Elizabeth Mary Wright. -
1830-1833 9vol Family Classical Library CollectionLondon: 1830-1833Nine smart volumes from the Family Classical Library. -
1868 Great ExpectationsLondon: 1868A bright copy of this penultimate novel from the publisher's "Charles Dickens" editions of his works, with eight plates of illustrations. -
1909 Tales of the Greek SeasLondon: 1909A beautifully bound copy of Andrew Lang's retelling of Greek legends, with illustrations. -
1952 The Complete Works of William ShakespeareLondon: 1952A smartly bound complete collection of the works of Shakespeare, with a cardboard slip case. -
1895-1897 The Parnassus Library of Greek and Latin TextsLondon: 1895-1897Five scarce volumes containing Greek and Latin classic texts, from infamous figures such as Sophocles, Homer and Catallus. -
1965 Egyptian MythologyLondon: 1965A smart copy of this brightly illustrated work exploring the myths and legends of early Egypt. -
1866 The Dramatic Works of William ShakespeareLondon: 1866A collection of Shakespeare's dramatic works, beautifully illustrated by J. Gilbert and in a full morocco prize binding. -
1933 The Tale of the Eele and the Magot-A-Pie from "Grimello's Fortunes"London: 1933A smart copy of this scarce reprinting of Breton's charming tale from his prose work Grimello's Fortunes. -
c1930 Russian Stories for Beginners: No. 3. The Sleeping BeautyManchester: c1930A vanishingly scarce pamphlet containing Russian and English translations of 'The Sleeping Beauty'. -
1905 Imitations and Translations: English, Latin, and Greek Mostly of Long AgoLondon: 1905A very scarce work by the bishop H. C. G. Moule, featuring Latin and Greek works including the dramatic poem 'Apollo at Pherae' and translations. -
c1870 The Canterbury Tales of Geoffrey Chaucer: A New Text, with Illustrative NotesLondon: c1870A smart copy of this scarce collection of the Canterbury Tales with illustrative notes from Thomas Wright. -
1911 King Arthur's Knights: The Tales Re-Told for Boys & GirlsEdinburgh; London: 1911The first edition, first impression of this retelling of Arthurian stories for children, with stunning colour plates by Walter Crane. -
1905 3vol The Works of William ShakespeareLondon: 1905A smart three volume set of the works of William Shakespeare, the Victoria edition. -
1925 A Christmas Carol and the Cricket on the HearthLondon: [1925]Two classic stories by the celebrated Charles Dickens, in the original scarce illustrated dust wrapper.