Modern Fiction
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1959 Titus AloneLondon: 1959A smart first edition copy of the final Gormenghast novel by Mervyn Peake, a superb example with a dust wrapper and frontispiece illustrated by the auhtor.
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1915 Under French's CommandLondon: 1915A smart edition of this historical fiction novel from Captain Frederick Sadlier Brereton, with illustrations.
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1928 Martin Pippin in the Apple OrchardLondon: 1928A beautifully illustrated fairy tale, following the adventures of Martin Pippin as he sets out to rescue a farmer's daughter.
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1913-1920 O. Henry CollectionNew York: 1913-1920A well presented twelve-volume set of the works of William Sydney Porter, writing under the pen name O. Henry.
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1906-1907 A Collection of Works from Max PembertonLondon: 1906-1907A collection of four scarce novels from Max Pemberton bound into one volume, with illustrations.
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1968 A Small Town in GermanyLondon: 1968A smart first edition of this thrilling novel from British author, John le Carre.
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1929 Martin Pippin in the Apple OrchardLondon: 1929A beautifully illustrated fairy tale, following the adventures of Martin Pippin as he sets out to rescue a farmer's daughter.
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1931 Famous Novels of To-DayLondon: 1931A collection of four novels, comprising of Lady Eleanor Smith's Red Wagon, Martin Armstrong's St Christopher's Day, L. A. G. Strong's Dewer Rides and Richard Oke's Frolic Wind.
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1958 Our Man in HavanaLondon: 1958A first edition copy of this black comedy espionage adventure by Graham Greene.
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1902 The Two MariesLondon; New York: [1902]A scarce children's novel following two little girls on a voyage from India to England, illustrated with six plates by Eveline Lance.
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1914 Peter Pan in Kensington GardensLondon: 1914An early edition of J. M. Barrie's popular Peter Pan tale, a charming fantasy story with colourful and whimsical illustrations by Arthur Rackham.
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1934 The Modern "Rake's Progress"London: 1934Rebecca West's brilliant retelling of Hogarth's engraving series, following a man's ruin, a signed limited edition with colourful plates by David Low. -
1927 The Works of John GalsworthyLondon: 1927-28Four bright volumes from the Grove edition of the works of John Galsworthy.
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1960 Theatre CompletParis: 1960A smart collection of the works of Jean Racine, in the original French language.
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1928 The Works of "Saki" (H H Munro)London: 1928-9Five volumes from John Lane's edition of the works of Saki, British author H H Munro featuring introductions by noted authors including A A Milne.
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c1930 Lorna Doone: A Romance of ExmoorBranches Everywhere: c1930A beautifully illustrated edition of this charming work from Blackmore.
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1945 The Wayfaring TreeLondon: 1945A first edition of this semi-autobiographical work from Denys Watkins Pitchford, complete with illustrations.
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1953 The Selected Novels of W Somerset MaughamLondon: 1953-6Some early reprints of the selected novels of William Somerset Maugham in the original dust wrappers.
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1910 Morning StarLondon: 1910A fantastical historical fiction novel by H. Rider Haggard, an uncommon to see first colonial edition.
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1930 Brawny Wycherley: First Master in English Modern ComedyLondon: 1930A smart first edition of this biography of William Wycherley, signed by the author with an inscription. -
c1919 Marigold GardenLondon: c1919A smart collection of verses for children with charming illustration.
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c1926 "From Greenland's Icy Mountains" A Tale of the Polar SeasLondon: c1926An unusual beige cloth copy of this adventure story for young children.
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1900 Black Heart and White Heart and Other StoriesLondon: 1900A first edition, first printing of H. Rider Haggard's second collection of short stories, illustrated by Charles Kerr and F.H. Townsend.
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1937 All of a Piece: New EssaysLondon: 1937The first edition of this collection of essays from humorist E. V. Lucas, signed by the author. -
1905 Ayesha: The Return of SheLondon: 1905A smartly rebound early reprint of H. Rider Haggard's gothic fantasy novel, illustrated by Maurice Greiffenhagen.
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1919 When The World ShookLondon: 1919A first edition copy of one of H. Rider Haggard's popular novels from the 'Lost World' genre, in the first state binding.
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1916 The Ivory ChildLondon: 1916The first edition of this adventure novel by the popular Victorian author H. Rider Haggard, featuring his protagonist Allan Quatermain.
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1906 BenitaLondon: 1906The first edition of H Rider Haggard's illustrated ovel concerned with the clairvoyant heroine Benita.
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1930 William - The Pirate; William - In Trouble; William - The RebelLondon: 1930-49Later impressions of three volumes from Richmal Crompton's 'Just William' series in the unclipped dust wrappers.
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1960 William the Explorer; William and the Pop SingerLondon: 1960-5Two first editions from the 'Just William' series b y Richmal Crompton enclosed in the original dust wrappers.
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c1946 Ayesha the Return of SheLondon: c1946A smart 1940s reprint of this popular gothic-fantasy novel by H. Rider Haggard, in the original decorative dust wrapper.
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1926 This Way to ArcadyLondon: 1926A first edition of A. Bonnet Laird's work with illustrations throughout.
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1956 The Visiting MoonLondon: 1956The scarce first edition of Celia Furse's charming Christmas novel in the original dust wrapper.
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1901 An Englishwoman's Love-LettersLondon: 1901A seventh impression of this scandalous work initially published anonymously.