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Literary Criticism
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1794 4vol The World Adam Fitz-Adam Edward Moore NewspaperLondon: 1794A complete set of Edward Moore's fashionable satirical periodical 'The World'. -
c1818 Letters from the Hon Horace Walpole to George Montagu Esq 1736 - 1770London: c1818A fascinating collection of correspondence from Horace Walpole, of significant social and political interest. -
1867 The Essays of Elia Charles Lamb New Edition FrontispieceLondon: 1867A nicely bound copy of Charles Lamb's influential collection of essays, illustrated with a frontispiece. -
1852-53 3vols in 1 The Chace Nimrod The Art of Dining The Flower GardenLondon: 1852-53A collection of three works from the mid-nineteenth century, two of which as anonymously published. -
1844 Essays in a Series of Letters John Foster Scarce Eighteenth EditionLondon: 1844A very scarce collection of essays by the noted essayist John Foster. -
1929 Cote D' Or H. M. Tomlinson Criterion Miscellany Fourth Impression H E BatesLondon: 1929A charming work of travel writing by the the noted writer and journalist, H. M. Tomlinson, and signed by H. E. Bates. -
1890 Analysis of Mr. Tennyson's 'In Memoriam' Frederick RobertsonLondon: 1890Frederick Robertson's interesting critical study of the poem 'In Memoriam' by Alfred Tennyson. -
1921 Who Killed Cock-Robin Osbert Sitwell Poetry Dustwrapper First EditionLondon: 1921The first edition of Osbert Sitwell's interesting collection of poetry criticism, held in the original dustwrapper. -
1863 Roundabout Papers Essays William M. Thackeray Illustrated First EditionLondon: 1863The first edition of William Thackeray's collection of essays 'Roundabout Papers', all having been originally published in 'Cornhill Magazine', illustrated throughout. -
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1892 The Satires of Cynicus Illustrated Signed Author's Presentation CopyLondon: 1892The author's presentation copy of this collection of satires, written and illustrated by Cynicus, a presentation copy to the fellow writer Eden Phillpotts. -
1864-89 5vol Rise of the Dutch Republic Correspondence of John Lothrop MotleyLondon: 1864-89A smartly bound set of works of history and letters by the American author John Lothrop Motley, illustrated with a frontispiece, edited by George William Curtis. -
1811 The Annual Register or a View of the History Politics and Literature 1809London: 1811A nice, bright copy of the long-established reference work, The Annual Register. This copy is for the year 1809. -
1906 An Essay on Comedy Comic Spirit George Meredith Vellum BindingLondon: 1906A nicely bound copy of George Meredith's influential essay on comedy. -
1833 3vol Letters and Journals of Lord Byron Thomas Moore Illustrated 3rdLondon: 1833The third edition of the collection of Lord Byron's letters and journals, edited by Thomas Moore, illustrated throughout. -
1815 The Quarterly Review April and July Vol. XIII ScarceLondon: 1815A scarce work of literary and social criticism from the early nineteenth century. -
1789 Thoughts In Prison In Five Parts Rev William Dodd Third Edition Very ScarceLondon: 1789A very scarce work written by Rev. William Dodd. A large proportion of this work was written during his incarceration. -
1810-14 4vol British Bibliographer Egerton Brydges Illustrated Limited Ed 1stLondon: 1810 - 1814The first edition Sir Egerton Brydges' four volume work of British bibliography, illustrated throughout, in a signed binding by Carss. -
1913 The Country of "The Ring and the Book" Treves Illustrated Colour ArbuthnotLondon: 1913A fascinating study of the historical and cultural context of Robert Browning's dramatic narrative poem 'The Ring and the Book', by the renowned British surgeon of the Victorian and Edwardian era, Frederick Treves. -
1892 Dante and His Circle Dante Gabriel Rossetti William M Rossetti New EditionLondon: 1892A fascinating collection of translations of the works of Dante and other notable Italian poets, by the renowned British poet, artist, translator, and founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Dante Gabriel Rossetti. -
1894 Prose Fancies Richard Le Gallienne First Edition R. Wilson Steer IllustratedLondon: 1894A first edition copy of this fascinating collection of twenty-five miscellaneous essays by the renowned English author and poet Richard Le Gallienne. -
1952 Logbook of the Coiners Andre Gide Justin O'Brien Limited Edition SlipcaseLondon: 1952A limited edition copy of this intriguing novel following men who counterfeit gold coins, written by Andre Gide, held in a slipcase. -
1861 My Satire and its Censors the Season a Satire Alfred Austin First EditionLondon: 1861The first edition of Alfred Austin's response to criticisms on his work, illustrated with a portrait tipped in to the front endpaper. -
1966 A Peck of Gold Alison Uttley C F Tunnicliffe Illustrated 1st Ed DustwrapperLondon: 19696A first edition copy of this collection of essays by Alison Uttley. This volume is in near fine condition and is held in the original uncllipped dustwrapper -
1879 Thackeray Anthony Trollope Men of Letters First EditionLondon: 1879The first edition of this biography on the Victorian writer William Makepeace Thackeray, written by Anthony Trollope. -
1825 The Miscellaneous Writings of John Evelyn W Upcott Illus First EditionLondon: 1825The first collected edition of these miscellaneous writings, by the famed diarist and agricultural author, John Evelyn. Evelyn's best known work is 'Sylva' which encouraged landowners to plant trees to supply timber to England's navy. -
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1968 Breakfast in Perigord Sir Russell Flint Slipcase Illus Signed Limited EdLondon: 1968A limited edition copy of this collection of essays by William Russell Flint, illustrated throughout, signed by the author. -
1825 5vols of The Works of Samuel Johnson with Murphy's Essay Rev. Robert LynamLondon: 1825A five volume set of works by the famous writer Samuel Johnson, with examples of his vast literary works. -
c1900 2vol Agnes Repplier Books and Men In Our Convent Days FrontispieceBoston and New York: c1900A collection of essays by the popular American essayist Agnes Repplier, looking at the effect of reading on children, and her school days. -
1789 2vol The Guardian Newspaper Periodical Richard Steele Joseph AddisonLondon: 1789A set of the essays originally published in 'The Guardian' newspaper, founded by Richard Steele. -
1789 4vol The Tatler Literary Journal Richard Steele Jonathan Swift J.AddisonLondon: 1789A four volume complete set of the essays published in the journal 'The Tatler', by Richard Steele and Joseph Addison. -
1825 Essays and Sketches of Character Richard Ayton First Edition Very ScarceLondon: 1825The very scarce first edition of Richard Ayton's essays. -
1853 2volin1 Speeches of T B Macaulay Collection of British AuthorsLeipzig: 1853A collection of two volumes bound in one being the speeches of T. B. Macaulay. -
1803 3vol The Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds Life by Edmond Malone FrontispieceLondon: 1803The third edition of this collection of works by the noted painter Joshua Reynolds, here with a life of the painter by his friend Edmond Malone. -
1834 2vol France Social Literary Political Bulwer First Edition Very ScarceLondon: 1834A very scarce copy of this fascinating historical, political and literary study of France by Henry Lytton Earle Bulwer, a renowned British Liberal politician, diplomat and writer. -
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1901 The Messiahship of Shakespeare Charles Downing Clelia First Edition SignedLondon: 1901A fascinating perspective on the man that was William Shakespeare. Downing believes that Shakespeare was a reincarnation of the Divine this work delves into his theory. -
1855 Oeuvres Completes de Frederic Bastiat Correspondance French HaydayParis: 1855A collection of works by the economist Frederic Bastiat, written in the original French.