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Signed2011 In Other WorldsLondon: 2011A unique signed copy of this exploration of science fiction by Margaret Atwood, signed as part of the Guardian and Observer Book Swap.
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Signed2016 A View from the Cheap Seats: Selected Non-FictionLondon: 2016A signed first edition of this fascinating collection of non-fiction essays and writings by Neil Gaiman.
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Signed1887 The Contemporary Review February 1887London: 1887A smart copy of this scarce magazine, previously held in the library of H. Rider Haggard with his inscription to the front board.
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Signed2014 A Slip of the KeyboardLondon: 2014A first edition edition copy of this anthology of non-fiction pieces penned by Terry Pratchett, with the author's authenticated blind stamp signature.
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Signed1930 Vulgarity in LiteratureLondon: 1930A special limited edition of this literary essay by Aldous Huxley, signed by Huxley.
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Signed1982 The Great Code: The Bible and LiteratureToronto: 1982The first edition, second printing of Northrop Frye's study of the Bible as a work of literature, signed by the author.
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Signed2014 One Hundred Books Famous in Children's LiteratureNew York: 2014A very smart copy of this limited edition work on children's literature, inscribed by the curator and one of the authors.
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Signed1874 Some Account of the Glenriddell MSS. of Burns's PoemsLiverpool: 1874The first edition of this account of Robert Burns' Glenriddell Manuscript, the editor's presentation copy.
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Signed1932 Literary SessionsLondon: 1932A signed limited edition copy of this scarce collection of articles of literary criticism by Eric Partridge.
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Signed1960 The Charted MirrorLondon: 1960A signed copy of the essays of John Holloway, presented by himself to fellow literary critic Lionel Charles Knights.
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Signed1963 Without Prejudice One Hundred Letters From Frederick William RolfeLondon: 1963A limited edition collection of one-hundred letters by Baron Corvo to John Lane, including a signed letter from the editor, Cecil Woolf.
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Signed1957 Norman DouglasLondon: 1957A signed presentation copy of this scarce study of the life and works of British writer Norman Douglas.
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Signed1934 Aspects of Modern PoetryLondon: 1934A first edition copy of this critique of late 19th century and early 20th century poetry, signed by the author Edith Sitwell.
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Signed1957 Alarms and DiversionsNew York: 1957A first edition anthology of short stories and essays by James Thurber, inscribed by the author.
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Signed1998 Wormholes Essays and Occasional WritingsLondon: 1998A fine signed limited edition essay collection by John Fowles, a striking volume colourfully bound with many insightful pieces by Fowles.
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Signed1973 With All FaultsLondon: 1973A first edition of this collection of memories from David Low, the bookseller's bookseller, signed by the author.
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Signed1979 A Visit to William MorrisGloucestershire: 1979A lovely limited edition of this essay about William Morris by Helen Thomas, signed by the editor, Myfanwy Thomas.
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Signed1930 The Private Letter-Books of Sir Walter ScottLondon: 1930In a striking full crushed morocco fine binding by Wallis, this is an impressive and very scarce Limited Edition publication of the letters of Sir Walter Scott, signed by Wilfred Partington and Hugh Walpole.
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Signed1992 Artillery of Words The Writings of Sir Winston ChurchillLondon: 1992The first edition of this literary criticism of Winston Churchill, a presentation copy signed and inscribed by the author.
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Signed1985 Secret Gardens: The Golden Age of Children's LiteratureLondon: 1985A lovely first edition, first impression of Carpenter's study of the Golden Age of Children's Literature, inscribed by the author.
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Signed1970 Virgil's Pastoral Art: Studies in the EcloguesPrinceton: 1970First impression of this study into Virgil by Michael C. J. Putnam, the author's presentation copy.
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Signed1986 The ValleyTempe Arizona: 1986The second printing of this anthology of artistic prose by Rolando Hinojosa, signed inscribed and dated by the author.
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Signed1962 Michael Frayn's WorksLondon: 1962-2012A bright group of sixteen first editions of Michael Frayn's works, each complete with dust wrappers. Including a signed copy of 'Spies' and 'My Father's Fortune.'
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Signed1924 Pure Poetry An AnthologyLondon : 1924A lovely limited edition copy of George Moore's Pure Poetry anthology.
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Signed1922 The Works of Max BeerbohmLondon: 1922The signed, limited edition first volume only of a ten volume set of the collected works of literary figure Max Beerbohm.
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Signed1920 Frederick Locker-Lampson; A Character SketchLondon: 1920An attractive copy of the signed Limited Edition of Augustine Birrell's biography of his father-in-law, Frederick Locker-Lampson.
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Signed1987-2005 Four Works by William BoydLondon: 1987-2005A collection of four first edition, first print works by William Boyd, with some signed by the author.
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Signed1964 Dylan: Druid of the Broken BodyLondon: 1964A smart first edition of this interesting study of Dylan Thomas by Aneirin Talfan Davies, author's presentation copy..
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Signed1969 The Publishing ExperiencePhiladephia: 1969A signed presentation copy of this bibliographical lecture, in the scarce glassine wrap.
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Signed1927 Selections from Robert Eyres LandorLondon: 1927Signed by the editor, Eric Parker, this is a Limited Edition anthology of the prose and verse of Robert Eyres Landor, younger brother of Walter Savage Landor.
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Signed2016 Jerzyk: Diaries, Texts, and Testimonies of the Urman FamilyBristol: 2016A collection of diaries and testimonies of the Urman family, who lived in Poland during the events of World War II, signed by the editor to Michael Berkeley, the English compose and House of Lords member.
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Signed1950 The English Novelists Series: George Borrow, Wilkie Collins, Thomas Love PeacockLondon; New York: 1950-3Critical biographies of three great English novelists, first editions in 'The English Novelists' series, George Borrow volumes signed by the author Martin Armstrong.
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Signed1918 The Candle of VisionLondon: 1918A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first edition of George William Russell's fascinating collection of essays concerning Celtic mysticism.
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Signed1981 The Poetry of Dante Gabriel Rossetti: Modes of Self-ExpressionCambridge: 1981A signed first edition copy containing a detailed biography of Dante Gabriel Rossetti and an analysis of his poetry, written by Joan Rees.
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Signed1915 Imaginations and ReveriesDublin and London: 1915A nice first edition presentation copy of George William Russell's collection of essays and articles, presented from the author to Lota Law, wife of Hugh Alexander Law, and owner of the house where Russell would often go to hunt fairies.
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Signed1980 2Vol Lytton Strachey (1880-1932)Lille; Paris: 1980Inscribed to Bloomsbury Group associate Frances Partridge, this is a very scarce signed copy of Gabriel Merle's doctoral thesis about Lytton Strachey.