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Literary Criticism
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1929 The Causal and the Casual in HistoryCambridge: 1929The first edition of John Buchan's Rede Lecture, discussing the subject of history and whether it is a scientific or artistic discipline. -
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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. -
1965 The James Bond DossierLondon: 1965A fine, first edition copy of Kingsley Amis' analysis of the James Bond Novels. -
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1965 The James Bond DossierLondon: 1965A fine, signed copy of Kingsley Amis' analysis of the James Bond Novels. -
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1949 Brief Lives and Other Selected WritingsLondon: 1949A signed first edition of Anthony Powell's edited selection of the works of John Aubrey, inscribed by Powell. -
1990 Miscellaneous Verdicts Writings on Writers 1946-1989London: 1990A fine first edition of Anthony Powell's collection of essays on various writers throughout history and the contemporaries of Powell. -
1964 The FirstbornLondon: 1964An illustrated first edition of Laurie Lee's touching essay written upon the birth of his first child. -
1992 Expletives DeletedLondon: 1992A fine, first edition anthology of Angela Carter's writings. Posthumously published, this selection of essays are by one of the twentieth century's most important feminist author. -
1971 Snobbery With ViolenceLondon: 1971A very smart copy of Colin Wilson's work of literary criticism, focused upon the nature and popularity of the crime novel. -
1933 Poets Patriots and LoversLondon: 1933A very scarce first edition of Rosaline Masson's entertaining collection of essays on the pursuits of prominent Scottish figures. -
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1971 Remarks When Opening the George Gissing Exhibition at the National Book LeagueLondon: 1971A signed limited edition copy of William Plomer's opening speech at the opening of a George Gissing Exhibition. -
1899-1900 The First Annual Volume of BeltaineLondon: 1899-1900A complete run of W. B. Yeats' literary theatre magazine 'Beltaine', containing many of his own contributions. -
1903 Samhain: An Occasional ReviewLondon: 1903The first edition of W. B. Yeats' irregularly published periodical containing his artistic essays. -
1924 The Traditions of Islam an Introduction to the Study of the Hadith LiteratureOxford: 1924A scarce first edition of this insightful and detailed study into the influence of certain Hadith literature on the Islamic religion. -
1849 Bibliomania in the Middle Ages. Or, Sketches of Bookworms, CollectorsLondon: 1849The first edition of this interesting work on the rise of bibliomanic during the Middle Ages. -
1960 A Selection of Ted Hughes' works and Critical CompanionsLondon: 1960-2000A fantastic introduction to the noted twentieth century poet Ted Hughes. Comprising three volumes of his poems, two editorials by Hughes, in addition to three critical bibliographical companions to Hughes' writings. -
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1922 A Scrap Book and A Last Scrap BookLondon: 1922-1924Two volumes of essays by the English writer, literary historian and critic George Saintsbury. -
1783 Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles LetteresDublin: 1783The very scarce, first Dublin edition of Hugh Blair's major publication. A smart copy of this important publication. -
1888 Partial PortraitsLondon: 1888A beautiful first edition of Henry James' literary essays, in a lovely signed binding by Birdsall. -
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1994 Patrick White LettersAustralia: 1994The first edition of the collections of Patrick White's letters, inscribed by the editor to the publisher Tom Maschler. -
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1979 Taking SidesLondon: 1979A fine first edition of this insightful collection of pieces written by Bernard Levin, the author’s presentation copy to the publisher Tom Maschler. -
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1925 With the Living VoiceLondon: 1925A signed limited edition of John Masefield's thought provoking speech on voice and poetry, in the original quarter paper vellum and original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1844 Essays. Second SeriesLondon: 1844The first edition of the second essay collection by the noted philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson, in the original publisher's binding. -
1935 Wisdom of the Ages Fourteen Hundred Concepts of Two Hundred EverydayLondon: 1935The first edition on this insightful collection of quotations from prominent figures throughout history, in a lovely signed binding by Bumpus. -
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1970 Fears of FragmentationLondon: 1970A signed first edition of these lectures, a presentation copy from the author to the publisher Tom Machler, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1525 Prose di M Pietro Bembo Nelle quali Si Ragiona Del La Volgar Lingua ScritteVenice : 1525A very scarce, true first edition of Pietro Bembo's influential treatise on writing poetry. -
1905 The Works of John Ruskin Vol XVIIILondon: 1905A finely bound copy of this volume from the works of John Ruskin. Illustrated throughout, this smart volume comprises of three works by the renowned critic. -
1894 Letters Addressed to a College Friend 1840-1845London: 1894The first edition of this work by leading English art critic, John Ruskin. From the library of noted art critic Patricia Milne Henderson. -
1826 SheridanianaLondon: 1826The first edition of this anthology of Richard Sheridan's anecdotes and table-talk. -
1856 L'Art ModerneParis: 1856A smartly bound copy of this critical look at modern art, by renowned critic, Theophile Gautier. -
1938 Max and the White PhagocytesParis: 1938The first edition of Henry Miller's collection of short stories and short essays, published whilst he was living in Paris.