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Literary Criticism
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1923-38 The London MercuryLondon: 1923-38The first edition of six various issues from 'The London Mercury' a prominent inter-war literary journal. -
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1916 The End of a ChapterLondon: 1916A signed first edition of Shane Leslie's essays, written whilst in hospital during the Great War, with a comical inscription from the author. -
1891-96 The Works of Ralph Waldo EmersonLondon: 1891-96A lovely gift binding of the essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson. -
1744 Three TreatisesLondon: 1744Three intellectual treatises written by James Harris, illuminating important artistic subjects during the Enlightenment, the first edition of this work. -
1909 Familiar Studies of Men and BooksLondon: 1909A finely bound essay collection by the noted Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, in a stunning navy binding. -
1929 Fallen LeavesLondon: 1929The first English edition of aphorisms by the controversial revolutionary Russian author Vasily Rozanov, published by the Mandrake Press. -
1930 A Propos of Lady Chatterley's LoverLondon: 1930The second trade edition of D. H. Lawrence's essay defending his controversial novel 'Lady Chatterley's Lover', published by The Mandrake Press. -
1930 A Propos of Lady Chatterley's LoverLondon: 1930An advance copy of the first trade edition of D. H. Lawrence defensive essay about his controversial novel, 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'. -
1930 A Propos of Lady Chatterley's LoverLondon: 1930The first trade edition of D. H. Lawrence's essay defending his controversial novel 'Lady Chatterley's Lover', one of the few works published by the Mandrake Press. -
1930 Keeping it Dark, or, the Censor's HandbookLondon: 1930The first edition of this Mandrake Press treatise on freedom of the press, one of the few works published by Mandrake. -
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2003 Signed The Man Booker Prize 35 Years of the Best in ContemporaryChatham: 2003An extremely scarce signed work on the Man Booker Prize. Signed by 28 Booker Winning Authors to the front endpapers. -
1929 My Skirmish With Jolly RogerNew York: 1929The first limited edition of D. H. Lawrence's response to the controversy of 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' and the rampant piracy of the novel. -
1924 D H Lawrence and Maurice Magnus A Plea for Better MannersNone: 1924An exceptional copy of Norman Douglas' response to D H Lawrence's attack on American traveller Maurice Magnus. -
1924 D H Lawrence and Maurice Magnus A Plea for Better MannersNone: 1924An exceptional copy of Norman Douglas' response to D H Lawrence's attack on American traveller Maurice Magnus. -
1928 A Byron LibraryLondon: 1928A limited edition unique bibliography on the literary works of Lord Byron, illustrated with many plates. -
1932 Johnson and QueeneyLondon: 1932A limited edition collection of thirty-three letters written by Dr. Samuel Johnson to his friend's daughter, Queeney Thrale, illustrated throughout. -
1922 Form in Civilization Collected Papers on Art & LabourLondon: 1922An uncommon first edition of William Lethaby's essays on art and labour, a fascinating collection from the architectural historian. -
1948 Notes Toward the Definition of CultureLondon: 1948The first edition of T. S. Eliot's essay discussing culture and how it developed in the post-war world. -
1901 Art and Its ProducersLondon: 1901An uncommon limited edition of William Morris' essay on Arts and Crafts. -
1791-2 The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver GoldsmithPerth: 1791-2An Australian collection of the works of Oliver Goldsmith, illustrated beautifully throughout, including with folding plates. -
1824 The History of English PoetryLondon: 1824Thomas Warton's influential history of the English poetry, an important narrative literary history. Illustrated with a frontispiece to Volume I. -
1798 The Observer: Being a Collection of Moral, Literary and Familiar EssaysLondon: 1798Richard Cumberland's extensive collection of one-hundred and fifty-two fantastic essays exploring a wide range of literary and historical subjects. -
1820 Anecdotes, Observations, and Characters, of Books and MenLondon: 1820The first edition of Joseph Spence's historical and literary anecdotes, an entertaining work, from the library of the antiquary James Maidment. -
1824 Private Correspondence of William CowperLondon: 1824The first edition of the collection of the private correspondence of William Cowper, the noted forerunner of Romantic poetry. Illustrated with a frontispiece to each volume. -
1796 The Olio Being A Collection of Essays Dialogues LettersLondon: 1796A beautifully bound copy of Francis Grose's collection of essays, dialogues and letters. -
1784 The RamblerLondon: 1784A very smart, early edition of Samuel Johnson's noted periodical 'The Rambler'. -
1843 The Letters of Horace WalpoleLondon: 1843-44A beautifully bound collection of this fascinating correspondence between Horace Walpole and the diplomat Sir Horace Mann. -
1685 Reliquiae WottonianaeLondon: 1685An early edition of Sir Henry Wotton's collection of his various writings, ranging from biographical pieces to poems. Illustrated with portraits. -
1930 A Propos of Lady Chatterley's LoverLondon: 1930An exceptionally bright copy of D.H Lawrence's noted postscript to the famous 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'. -
1930 Desert Island and Robinson CrusoeLondon: 1930A profusely illustrated copy of this work of literary criticism with charming illustrations from Rex Whistler. -
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c1940 Bloomsbury Group Letters Leonard Woolf Vanessa Bell Duncan Grant Naomi MitchisonNone: c1960A fantastic selection of Bloomsbury Group letters. All addressed to one Miss Monica Young from Vanessa Bell, Leonard Woolf, Naomi Michison and Duncan Grant. -
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1965 The James Bond DossierLondon: 1965A fine, signed copy of Kingsley Amis' analysis of the James Bond Novels. -
1973 Billion Year Spree The History of Science FictionLondon: 1973A near fine first edition of Brian Aldiss' history of the science fiction genre, illustrated throughout. -
1842 American Notes for General CirculationLondon: 1842An uncommon, first edition copy of Charles Dickens' important travelogue regarding his trip to America. -
1842 Report of the Dinner to Charles DickensBoston: 1842A fine example of this uncommon work, regarding a dinner hosted in Boston where Charles Dickens gave a speech on International Copyright. -
1961 Double O Seven James BondLondon: 1961A fine, first edition copy of the first book-length critique on James Bond. An uncommon work.