Filter
English Literature Pre 1900
-
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.
-
1896 VersesLondon: 1896The first edition of Ernest Dowson's uncommon, limited edition collection of poems, in a binding designed by Aubrey Beardsley.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
1910 JabouneParis: 1910A limited edition copy of Franc-Nohain's uncommon novel. Published in French.
-
1893 Our VillageLondon : 1893A copy of the limited large paper edition of this work by Mary Russell Mitford.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Signed1868 PoemsLondon: 1868A presentation copy of this scarce poetry collection from Frederick Locker-Lampson, featuring an illustrated frontispiece from George Cruikshank.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Signed1868 PoemsLondon: 1868A presentation copy of this very scarce poetry collection from Frederick Locker-Lampson, featuring an illustrated frontispiece from George Cruikshank.
-
1864 Some Particulars Contributed Towards A Memoir of Mrs. MyddeltonNot Stated: 1864A scarce and privately printed biographical account of Jane Myddelton, one of the 'Windsor Beauties', written by G. Steinman Steinman and signed by the author to the title page.
-
Signed1910 Mr. PickwickLondon: [1910]A beautifully illustrated, limited edition of selected pages from 'The Pickwick Papers,' signed by the artist.
-
1891 Auburnia Etc.London: 1891A very scarce private printing of 'The Deserted village' and other miscellaneous poems, translated into Latin by Oswald Augustus Smith.
-
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.
-
1929 The Legend of ErmengardeParis: 1929A first edition of this poem attributed to a mysterious twelfth or thirteenth century French troubadour.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
1908 Hunts with Jorrocks Surtees G. Denholm Armour Limited First Edition Signed IllustratedLondon: 1908An uncommon first thus edition copy of this work by Robert Smith Surtees, copiously illustrated throughout and signed by the renowned British artist George Denholm Armour.
-
Signed1930 GEORGE MOORE Aphrodite in Aulis LIMITED SIGNEDLondon: 1930A signed limited edition of George Moore's Aphrodite in Aulis.
-
Signed1926 Ulick and Soracha George Moore Nonesuch Press Limited Ed Signed First EdLondon : 1926The first edition of George Moore's novel Ulick and Soracha.