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1896 Without Sin: A NovelChicago: 1896A smart first US edition of this insightful novel from Martin J. Pritchard, the pen name of Mrs. Augusta Moore.
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1896 Without Sin: A NovelChicago: 1896A smart first US edition of this insightful novel from Martin J. Pritchard, the pen name of Mrs. Augusta Moore.
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1868 Leaves From the Journal of Our Life in the Highlands, From 1848 to 1861London: 1868The first trade edition of this collection of Queen Victoria's journal entrees of her time in the highlands.
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1891 Colonel Carter of CartersvilleBoston and New York: 1891The first edition, first issue of the debut novel of American author Francis Hopkinson Smith. From the library of noted American bibliophile Natalie Knowlton Blair.
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1808 Saul; A Poem, in Two PartsBoston: 1808The very scarce first US edition of this work of poetry from English poet and translator William Sotheby.
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1797 English LyricksLiverpool: 1797The very scarce first edition of this late eighteenth century collection of poetry from a Liverpudlian Professor.
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1885 King Solomon's MinesLondon: 1885The second impression of the third issue of H. Rider Haggard's classic adventure novel, marking the first appearance of iconic adventurer Allan Quatermain.
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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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1875 Three Northern Love Stories and Other TalesLondon: 1875The first edition of this collection of Icelandic tales, translated by Eiríkur Magnússon and William Morris.
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1907 Fair MargaretLondon: 1907An illustrated first UK edition of this exciting historical novel by the popular author Henry Rider Haggard.
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1829 Devereux. A Tale.New York: 1829The scarce first US edition of Edward Bulwer-Lytton's historical novel, set during the reign of Queen Anne.
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1822-1827 Belshazzar, The Martyr of Antioch, and Anne BoleynLondon: 1822-1827Three dramatic poems by Henry Hart Milman, in full calf signed bindings by Hatchards. Including the first editions of 'Belshazzar' and 'The Martyr of Antioch', and the second edition of 'Anne Boleyn'.
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1873 From the Earth to the Moon Direct in 97 Hours 20 MinutesLondon: 1873The scarce first UK edition of Jules Verne's classic works of nineteenth century science fiction, 'From the Earth to the Moon' and 'Around the Moon'.
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1874 A Floating City, and the Blockade RunnersLondon: 1874The first UK edition of these two thrilling tales from Jules Verne, illustrated throughout and in a bright calf prize binding.
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c1878 Beacon FlashesLondon: c1878The first edition of this very scarce fiction work intended to teach morals and warn against alcohol, written and illustrated by John Thomas.
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1897 Untold Tales of the PastEdinburgh and London: 1897The first edition of this collection of charming stories retold for children by author and suffragette Beatrice Harraden.
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1952 The Spider's WebLondon: 1952The first edition of this study on spiders by Theodore H Savory, with colour illustrations.
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1857 River GardensLondon: 1857The first edition of this scarce work on river gardens by H. Noel Humphreys, with beautiful colour plates.
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1869 The Leopidopterist's Guide Intended for the Young CollectorLondon: 1869The first edition of this scarce entomological work on butterflies and moths by H. Guard Knaggs.
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1875 With the Birds; or The Homes and Habits of Our Feathered FriendsLondon: 1875The very scarce first edition of this charming ornithological work on the habitats of birds, with coloured illustrations.
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1899 Sense and SensibilityLondon: 1899The first Chris Hammond edition of Jane Austen's beloved first novel, in a beautiful pictorial cloth binding.
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1853 The Million Peopled CityLondon: 1853The first edition of this very scarce work on the people of London, written by John Garwood.
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1885 In a Good Cause. A Collection of Stories, Poems, and IllustrationsLondon: 1885The first edition of this scarce anthology of poems and prose, compiled to raise money for the North Eastern Hospital For Children, with contributions by Oscar Wilde and H. Rider Haggard.
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1890 Life and Its Author, An Essay in VerseLondon: 1890The first edition of this essay in verse from Ella Haggard with a memoir written by her son H. Rider Haggard.
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1884 Daddy Darwin's Dovecot: A Country TaleLondon: [1884]The first edition of this children's book by Juliana Horatia Ewing, illustrated by the popular British artist, Randolph Caldecott.
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1855 The Balloon Travels of Robert Merry and His Young FriendsNew York: 1855The first edition of this charming novel about the travels of a group of characters across Europe in a balloon.
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1901 With Buller in NatalLondon: [1901]The first edition of this novel set in Africa during wartime, written by G. A. Henty, with illustrations.
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1896 The WizardNew York: 1896A first American copy of this thrilling adventure novel by H. Rider Haggard, in uncommon variant binding.
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1978 Parodies of H. Rider Haggard's Works: They & King Solomon's ChildrenNew York: 1978An entertaining collection of parodies based on H. Rider Haggard's 'She' and 'King Solomon's Mines', edited by R. Reginald and Douglas Menville.
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1901 Lysbeth: A Tale of the DutchLondon: 1901A leather-bound, first edition of this historical romance novel by H. Rider Haggard, with illustrations by G. P. Jacomb Hood.
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1915 The Queen's Gift Book in Aid of Queen Mary's Auxiliary HospitalsLondon: [1915]The first edition of this collection of stories and artwork, published in aid of Queen Mary's convalescent auxiliary hospitals, with illustrations from the celebrated Arthur Rackham.
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1894 The People of the MistLondon: 1894The first edition of this illustrated lost race fantasy novel by H. Rider Haggard, with bold illustrations by Arthur Layard.
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1917 FinishedLondon: 1917An excellent example of a first edition of this novel featuring Allan Quatermain, written by H. Rider Haggard.
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1887 Allan QuartermainLondon: 1887A smart first edition of this illustrated adventure novel from popular Victorian writer H. Rider Haggard.
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1914 King Albert's Book: A Tribute to the Belgian KingLondon: [1914]A first edition of this tribute to King Albert, with contributions by important public figures and authors and illustrations by popular artists.
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c1890 The Witch's HeadLondon: c1890The first illustrated edition of this romantic adventure novel by H. Rider Haggard, with illustrations by British artist Charles Kerr.