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English Literature Pre 1900
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Signed1889 Selected Poems of Matthew PriorLondon: 1889A beautifully bound edition of the poetry of Matthew Prior, one of only fifty signed copies produced, and in a Ramage binding.
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1830 The Pilgrim's ProgressLondon: 1830The first edition thus of this work, being the first edition of Bunyan's magnum opus to feature Robert Southey's biography of the author.
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1896 VersesLondon: 1896The first edition of Ernest Dowson's uncommon, limited edition collection of poems, in a binding designed by Aubrey Beardsley.
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1864-96 The Works of R. D. BlackmoreLondon: 1864-96A superb set of mostly first editions of the novels of R. D. Blackmore, a nice set uncommon to see of the late Victorian's writings.
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1877 The Moonstone: A Dramatic Story, in Three Acts[London]: 1877A beautiful example of Wilkie Collins's very scarce stage adaptation of 'The Moonstone', a work never widely published, and 'privately printed for the convenience of the Author'. In a beautiful Riviere solander box.
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1837 The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick ClubLondon: 1837A beautifully bound and internally exceptionally bright first edition in book form of Charles Dickens' immensely popular first novel.
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1824 Der Freischutz TravestieLondon: 1824The uncommon first edition of George Cruikshank's richly illustrated edition of 'Der Freischütz Travestie'. The very scarce hand-coloured plates issue, in a signed binding.
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1928 The Complete Works of Thomas Lovell BeddoesLondon: 1928The collected works of English author Thomas Lovell Beddoes in two volumes, one of 750 copies printed.
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1844-1884 9 Volumes The Complete Works in Verse and Prose of Edmund Spenser-: 1844-1884A privately printed set of the complete works of Edmund Spenser. With illustrations, and a biographical introduction to the sixteenth century poet.
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1952 2 vols The History of Tom Jones A FoundlingNew York: 1952Two smart limited edition copies of this illustrated version of Tom Jones, signed by the artist.
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1910 JabouneParis: 1910A limited edition copy of Franc-Nohain's uncommon novel. Published in French.
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1893 Our VillageLondon : 1893A copy of the limited large paper edition of this work by Mary Russell Mitford.
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1858 Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and WomenLondon: 1858A wonderful copy of the first edition of George MacDonald's most well known work, about a young man who is pulled into a dreamlike world and there hunts for the 'Marble Lady'.
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1928 The Complete Works of Thomas Lovell BeddoesLondon: 1928A beautiful edition of the collected works of English author Thomas Lovell Beddoes in two volumes, one of 750 copies printed.
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1855 The Literary Life and Correspondence of the Countess of BlessingtonLondon: 1855A lovely copy of the first edition of R. R. Madden's account of the life and correspondence of the Countess of Blessington. In lovely half crushed morocco signed bindings from Henry Sotheran.
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1888 The Secret Drama of Shakspeare's SonnetsLondon and Bungay: 1888A very scarce first limited edition of this collection of Shakespeare's Sonnets, one of only one hundred copies.
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1924 The Drury-Lane Prologue and The EpilogueOxford : 1924Scarce first limited edition of this facsimile containing the 1747 edition of the prologue and epilogue of 'Drury-Lane' by Samuel Johnson and David Garrick.
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Signed1868 PoemsLondon: 1868A presentation copy of this scarce poetry collection from Frederick Locker-Lampson, featuring an illustrated frontispiece from George Cruikshank.
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1825 The Gil Blas of the RevolutionLondon: 1825The very scarce first English language edition of this early nineteenth century novel from French playwright, poet and actor Louis-Benoit Picard.
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1900 The Letters of a Portuguese NunPortland, Maine: 1900A scarce Limited Edition of this series of five passionate letters between a Portuguese nun and her French lover. In a lovely full calf signed binding.
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Signed1868 PoemsLondon: 1868A presentation copy of this very scarce poetry collection from Frederick Locker-Lampson, featuring an illustrated frontispiece from George Cruikshank.
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Signed1910 Mr. PickwickLondon: [1910]A beautifully illustrated, limited edition of selected pages from 'The Pickwick Papers,' signed by the artist.
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1870 The Vicar of BullhamptonLondon: 1870A beautifully bound first edition of this novel from Anthony Trollope, illustrated throughout by Henry Woods.
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1893 In Praise of Bishop ValentineLondon: 1893A charming and very scarce anthology of poetry concerning the celebration of St. Valentine, in a smart vellum binding.
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1867 2Vol The Last Chronicle of BarsetLondon: 1867The first edition in book form of the conclusion of Anthony Trollope's Barsetshire Chronicles, illustrated throughout and in beautiful half crushed morocco bindings.
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1855-64 Four Chronicles of Barsetshire NovelsLondon: 1855-64A striking set of the first editions of four popular Barsetshire Chronicle novels by Anthony Trollope, beautifully presented here in a Sangorski & Sutcliffe binding.
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1888 2Vol Obiter DictaNew York: 1888Two volumes of critical essay from English politician Augustine Birrell, discussing many of the major contributors to the English literary cannon.
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1815-17 5Vol The Works of the Right Honourable Lord ByronLondon: 1815-1817A beautifully bound collection of the first edition of Lord Byron's collected poetic works.
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1793-1794 3Vol The English AnthologyLondon: 1793-1794The three volume first edition of English antiquary Joseph Ritson's anthology of English poetry.
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1929 The Legend of ErmengardeParis: 1929A first edition of this poem attributed to a mysterious twelfth or thirteenth century French troubadour.
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1840-41 Master Humphrey's ClockLondon: 1840-41The first book form edition of Charles Dickens' periodical 'Master Humphrey's Clock', illustrated throughout by Cattermole and Phiz.
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Signed1888 Woffington: A TributePhiladelphia : 1888A very scarce first and limited edition of this charming tribute to Peg Woffington, illustrating her life and career as an actress by Augustin Daly. Signed and inscribed by the author, printed on large paper, and illustrated throughout.
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1972 2vol The Infamous Essay on Woman or John Wilkes Between Vice and VirtueLondon: 1972An excellent set complete in two volumes illustrating the life of John Wilkes; an interesting and original set, profusely illustrated throughout.
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1899 Stalky & CoLondon: 1899A finely bound first edition second printing of Rudyard Kipling's school-based anthology, showing the juvenile exploits of boys in boarding schools.
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Signed1929 The Vicar of WakefieldLondon: 1929A fine, de luxe, limited edition of Oliver Goldsmith's noted novel 'The Vicar of Wakefield'. Illustrated throughout, by the noted artist Arthur Rackham.