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Signed1914 The Vicar of WakefieldLondon: 1914A beautifully illustrated edition of Oliver Goldsmith's 'The Vicar of Wakefield', a limited edition copy signed by the illustrator, Edmund J. Sullivan.
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Signed1894 Shakespeare's Comedy of the Merry Wives of WindsorLondon: 1894A beautiful limited edition collection of eight plates by Walter Crane illustrations 'The Merry Wives of Windsor', signed by Crane.
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1896 The School For Scandal and the RivalsLondon: 1896A large paper edition of two Richard Brinsley Sheridan's popular plays, complete with illustrations.
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1925 The Memoirs of a Lady of QualityLondon: 1925Beautifully illustrated in colour by Vera Willoughby, this is a wonderful Limited Edition publication of the life of Frances Vane.
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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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c1903 The Complete Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: c1903A truly unique complete set of the works of William Makepeace Thackeray, lavishly illustrated. One of twenty five uniform sets prepared by G.P. Putnam's Sons.
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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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Signed1920 Esther WatersLondon: 1920A signed limited edition of George Moore's popular Victorian socially illuminating novel.
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1954 Circe and UlyssesLondon: 1954Illustrated with eleven wood engravings by Mark Saverin, this is a scarce limited edition printing of an early seventeenth century drama by William Browne.
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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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1927 The Unpublished Letters of Charles Dickens to Mark LemonLondon: 1927A bright limited edition of Charles Dickens's letters to editor Mark Lemon.
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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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1903 UtopiaLondon: 1903A large paper, limited edition of Sir Thomas More's socio-political satire, a scarce volume.
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1895 The Wood Beyond the WorldLondon: 1895A very scarce Limited Edition of this thrilling work of high fantasy literature from William Morris.
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1926 The MistressLondon: 1926A bright limited edition copy of this anthology of poems by Abraham Cowley.
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1937 PoemsLondon: 1937A privately printed collection of poetry by Thomas Gray, presented in a paper-vellum binding for Eton College school leavers.
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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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1929 2Vol Peter SimpleLondon: 1929A two volume Limited Edition of Marryat's Napoleonic War novel, illustrated with collotype plates after R. W. Buss.
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Signed1896 Beside the Bonnie Brier BushLondon: 1896A scarce, signed, Limited Edition of this charming collection of Scottish stories by Ian Maclaren, complete with the very scarce original dust wrapper, and illustrated throughout by William Hole.
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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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1939 5Vol Les Tragedies de ShakespeareParis: 1939Ten tragic plays from Shakespeare bound in five volumes and translated into French. Illustrated throughout with the evocative plates of painter Edy-Legrand.
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1889 As in a Looking GlassLondon: 1889A Limited Edition novel depicting upper class life in the late nineteenth century, illustrated by George du Maurier.
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1926 Irene IddesleighLondon: 1926A limited edition comprising Amanda McKittrick Ros' romantic novel 'Irene Iddesleigh,' a copy gifted from the publishers' to a C. Joan Allen.
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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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1928 Manon LescautLondon: 1928A large limited edition paper copy of this short novel from Antoine Francois Prevost, illustrated by John Austen.
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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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1899-1900 The Life and Works of Charles LambLondon: 1899-1900A limited edition de luxe of the various works of Charles Lamb, edited with notes throughout by Alfred Ainger.
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1821 Essayes and Characters of a Prison and PrisonersEdinburgh: 1821A scarce edition, limited to one hundred and fifty copies, of this fascinating book containing essays on a prison and its prisoners. Originally published in 1618.
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1821 Essayes and Characters of a Prison and PrisonersEdinburgh: 1821A scarce edition of this fascinating volume containing essays on prisoners and prisons, limited to one hundred and fifty copies. Originally published in 1618.
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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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1929 Works of Susan FerrierLondon: 1929A very scarce four volume limited edition collection of the novels of Susan Ferrier, each volume in an equally scarce dust wrapper.
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1925 11vol Smollett's NovelsOxford: 1925-1926A superior set of popular author Tobias Smollett's novels, complete in eleven volumes and limited to seven hundred and fifty copies printed for sale.
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Signed1985 Peter GrimesLondon: 1985A lovely limited edition signed by the artist of this illustrated book comprising George Crabbe's poem, Peter Grimes.