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Literary Criticism
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1907 The Maxims of MethuselahNew York: 1907A first edition copy of this humorous novelette by American poet, Gelett Burgess. -
1925-32 English Literary Autographs 1550-1650London: 1925-32A wonderful limited edition work, containing facsimile autographs on many prominent literary figures from 1550-1650, a unique illustrated work in the original portfolio. -
2006 Dreamsongs: A RRetrospectiveLondon: 2006An anthology of works from the beloved contemporary fantasy author, featuring illustrations and Martin's own commentary. -
2003 GRRM: A RRetrospectiveBurton: 2003A first edition anthology of works from the beloved contemporary fantasy author, featuring illustrations and Martin's own commentary. -
1975 William Shakespeare a Documentary LifeOxford: 1975The first edition of Schoenbaum's important biographical work on the life of William Shakespeare, illustrated throughout with folding plates. -
1973 The Introductions to the Collected Works of William MorrisNew York: 1973A lovely group of two first editions forming an informative guides to the artistic and literary figure of William Morris, penned by his daughter May. -
1989 William MorrisIowa: 1989An excellent edition limited to one thousand four hundred copies of this lecture regarding William Morris. -
1975 Boys Will Be BoysLondon: 1975A new edition of this excellent exploration and account of the figures popularised in penny dreadfuls, such as Sweeney Todd and Dick Barton. -
1709-22 Essays Upon Several Moral SubjectsLondon: 1709-22A mixed edition uniformly bound set of Jeremy Collier's popular 'Essays', the third volume here being the first edition. -
1809 Elements of General Knowledge Introductory to Useful Books in the Principal Branches of Literature and ScienceLondon: 1809A seventh edition set of Henry Kett's work on general knowledge, a scarce set. -
1894 Felicite Etude Sur La Poesie de Marceline Desbordes-ValmoreParis: 1894The first edition of Robert de Montesquiou's essay on the poetry of Marceline Desbordes-Valmore. -
1833 Illuminated Ornaments Selected From Manuscripts and Early Printed Books From the Sixth to theLondon: 1833A first edition copy of Henry Shaw's look into the illuminated ornaments of medieval books, illustrated with beautiful colour plates throughout. -
1786 Historical and Critical Memoirs of the Life and Writings of M. de VoltaireDublin: 1786An English translation of Louis-Mayeul Chaudon's biography on Voltaire, one of the most important figures of French history, this being a critical and historical biography. -
1814 3vol Quarrels of Authors Or Some Memoirs for Our Literary History Including Specimens of ControversyLondon: 1814A smartly bound three volume set of anecdotes, relating authors quarrels throughout history, written by Isaac D'Israeli. -
1823 The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and InstructionLondon: 1823-28A very scarce collection of the continuous run from 1823 to 1828 of the twopenny weekly 'The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction.' -
1814 The London Catalogue of Books With Their Sizes and PricesLondon: 1814A scarce and extensive catalogue detailing the books published in London in 1814, an immense bibliographical work. -
1766 Animadversions Upon Mr. Phillips's History of the Life of Cardinal PoleOxford: 1766A very scarce first edition of Timothy Neve's Church of England attack on Thomas Phillips' life on the Cardinal Reginald Pole. -
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2002 Laureate's ProgressLondon: 2002A fine signed limited edition copy of Quentin Blake's tale of his appointment as the British Children's Laureate, illustrated profusely by Blake throughout. -
1959 The St. Trinian's StoryLondon: 1959The first edition of this celebratory ode to St. Trinian's, an interesting dossier replete with Ronald Searle's original cartoons throughout. -
1886 Prose Masterpieces from Modern EssayistsLondon: 1886A lovely collection of prose essays by twelve important writers, bound for Grosvenor School, Twickenham. -
1919 Through The Magic DoorLondon, Edinburgh and New York: 1919A reprint of Conan Doyle's beautifully written ode to the wonder of books. -
1981 5 X 5West Yorks: 1981A nice copy of this anthology on art and writing compiled by Glen Baxter, Ian Breakwell, Ivor Cutler, Anthony Earnshaw, and Jeff Nuttall. Printed by private press and including many illustrations. -
1923 More PrejudiceLondon: 1923A smart first edition of A. B. Walkley's collection of dramatic essays published in the Times, complete with an original dust wrapper. -
1820 The Works of Robert BurnsLondon: 1820A lovely Sotheran bound edition of the collected works of Robert Burns, illustrated throughout with engravings of the poems. -
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1929 The Legion BookLondon: 1929A signed limited edition work celebrating the Royal British Legion, an illustrated work with contributions by Vita Sackville-West and Winston Churchill. -
1947 Prose and PoetryLondon: 1947A centenary collection of the essays and poems of Alice Meynell, in the scarce publisher's original dust wrapper. -
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1948 The Elusive StallionIllinois: 1948A very scarce first edition, signed by the author, of this work of literary criticism by George Brandon Saul. -
1801 2Vol JuniusLondon: 1801A smart, early edition of Junius' satirical and scathing letters, attacking the government of George III. Illustrated throughout. -
1888 Mr. Whistler's "Ten o'Clock"London: 1888The first trade edition of James Whistle's book containing a lecture delivered by the author in 1885, in which he expressed his belief in "art for art's sake." -
1816 The Works of Samuel JohnsonLondon: 1816A complete twelve volume collection of the works of Samuel Johnson, the important figure of England in the eighteenth century. -
1929 MaloryOxford: 1929An uncommon first edition of Eugéne Vinaver's charming study of Thomas Malory, author of Le Morte d'Arthur. -
1791 The Progress of Man and SocietyLondon: 1791The first edition of John Trusler's 'The Progress of Man and Society' -
1928 The Essayes of Michael Lord of MontaigneLondon: 1928A lovely set complete in three volumes of the first issue in this edition of the notable essays by Michel de Montaigne, illustrated throughout. -
1906 Hills and the SeaLondon: 1906The first edition of this series of essays by Hilaire Belloc, a fascinating selection of thirty-eight pieces in total. -
1927 Aspects of the NovelLondon: 1927The first edition of this brilliant series of lectures regarding the English language novel delivered by E. M. Forster at Trinity College, Cambridge in 1927. -
1701 The Essays, or, Councils, Civil and Moral, of Sir. Francis BaconLondon: 1701The collected essays of Francis Bacon, containing a selection of his popular and influential works of the Tudor and Stuart eras.