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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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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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1893 The Steam House (Part I.): The Demon of CawnporeLondon: 1893A smart English language translation of Jules Verne's novel 'The Demon of Cawnpore', the first part of his larger work 'The Steam House'.
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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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1899-1900 12vol The Life and Works of Charles LambLondon: 1899-1900A smart complete set of this limited edition de luxe series of works by Charles Lamb, with the author's life.
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1915 The Water-BabiesLondon: 1915The first edition thus of 'The Water-Babies', the first edition to be illustrated by W. Heath Robinson, replete with beautiful colour plates.
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1904 The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the NiblungsLondon: 1904An early twentieth century edition of William Morris's English language translation of the tragic Old Norse epic poem.
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1897 The Water of the Wondrous IslesLondon: 1897An excellent example of the uncommon first trade edition of William Morris's lesser-known fantasy novel, set in a mythical medieval world.
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1882 The Life and Death of JasonLondon: 1882The eighth edition of William Morris's epic poem, following the adventures of mythological hero Jason.
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1897 The Water of the Wondrous IslesLondon: 1897The uncommon first trade edition of William Morris's lesser-known fantasy novel, set in a mythical medieval world.
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1889 A Tale of the House of the WolfingsLondon: 1889The first edition of this important fantasy novel from famed textile designer William Morris.
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1895 The Wood Beyond the WorldLondon: 1895The first trade edition of this thrilling work of high fantasy literature from William Morris.
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1876 6vol The Life, Letters and Writings of Charles LambLondon: 1876A smart complete set of this collection of works and letters from Charles Lamb, with biographical sketches and notes.
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1899-1902 L'Ile a HeliceParis: 1899-1902A beautiful turn of the century edition of this thrilling science fiction novel by Jules Verne, illustrated with colour plates by Bennet, and in the bright publisher's cartonnage binding.
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c1919 The Field of IceLondon: c1919A thrilling novel of polar exploration by Jules Verne, in a very scarce illustrated dust wrapper.
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1880 The Survivors of the Chancellor and Martin PazLondon: 1880A bright early edition of Jules Verne's thrilling nautical adventure novel, illustrated throughout, and in the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding.
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1879 The Mysterious Island (Part III): The Secret of the IslandLondon: 1879A lovely copy of the third edition of the third and final part of Jules Verne's adventure novel 'The Mysterious Island'.
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1925 The Twelve Adventurers and Other StoriesLondon: 1925An excellent copy of this limited edition, first edition collection of short stories credited to Charlotte Bronte.
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1933 Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Agnes GreyLondon: 1933Two early edition copies of Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and Agnes Grey by the Bronte sisters.
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1903-1907 The Novels of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne BronteLondon: 1903-1907A smart early twentieth century set of the works of the Bronte sisters, uniformly bound in the publisher's cloth.
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1907 Novels of the Sisters BronteLondon: 1907Illustrated Thornton edition of the novels of the Bronte sisters in twelve bright volumes.
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1849 ShirleyLeipzig: 1849Published in the same year as the true first edition, this is the very scarce first Tauchnitz edition of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel.
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1920 Le Tour du Monde en 80 Jours & Le Docteur OxParis: 1920A smart, illustrated edition of Jules Verne's 'Around the World in Eighty Days' and the short stories 'Doctor Ox', bound together and in the original French.
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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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1877 [1876] The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the NiblungsLondon: 1877 [1876]The first edition of William Morris's English language translation of the tragic Old Norse epic poem.
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1870 5vol The Works of Charles Lamb in Five VolumesNew York: 1870A lovely five volume collection of the letters and poetry of this prominent English literary figure, in smart half calf bindings.
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1924 Novels of the Sisters BronteEdinburgh: 1924A complete collection of the Thornton edition of the novels by the sisters Bronte, in the publisher's uniform full cloth bindings.
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1897-1904 The Works of Charles LambLondon: 1897-1904A Bumpus bound collection of the works of Charles Lamb, a comprehensive set of his best known and most popular works.
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1929 Lady Chatterley's LoverParis: 1929The second authorized printing of D.H Lawrence's controversial novel. Being the first Paris edition.
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1898 Novels of the Sisters BronteLondon: 1898-1901A lovely set in eleven volumes comprising the Bronte's Sisters novels and Charlotte Bronte's biography.
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1890 Prince DorusLondon: [1890]A reprint of Charles Lamb's fairy story Prince Dorus, with colourful illustrations in facsimile of the original.
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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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1898 The Tale of BeowulfLondon: 1898A very scarce, first general trade edition of William Morris' translation of the Old English epic poem 'Beowulf'.
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1900-6 7vols BRONTE Sisters Works JANE EYRE Shirley etcLondon: 1900-6A seven volume set of 'The Life and Works of Charlotte Bronte and Her Sisters' illustrated throughout, with introduction and notes by Mrs Humphry Ward and Clement K. Shorter
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1888-92 5 Vol Charles Lamb Letters Poems Plays Essays of Elia Leicester's SchoolLondon: 1888-92A handsome collection of works by Charles Lamb.
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1888-1890 3 Vols The Letters and works of CHARLES LAMB Alfred AingerLondon : 1888-1890A collection of uniformly bound correspondence and writings from Charles Lamb.