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1863 Roundabout PapersNew York: 1863The first US edition of this collection of the columns William Makepeace Thackery contributed to the Cornhill Magazine. Illustrated by Thackeray himself.
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1898 Mrs Perkins's BallLondon : 1898A charmingly illustrated copy of M.A Titmarsh's Mrs Perkins's Ball, which is the first of many Christmas novels written by Thackery under a pseudonym.
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1960 The Adventures of the Christmas PuddingLondon: 1960A superb first edition of this short story anthology by Agatha Christie, featuring both her famous characters Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
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1991 Problem at Pollensa Bay and Other StoriesLondon: 1991A fine first edition of this collected short story collection of Agatha Christie, including two thrilling Hercule Poirot stories.
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1927 Shooting with SurteesLondon: 1927The first edition of this charming work containing all the mentions of hunting, guns and shooting in the work of English novelist Robert Smith Surtees. Illustrated throughout, and featuring bright colour plates.
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1982 The Agatha Christie HourLondon: 1982A first edition of this uncommon to find short story collection by Agatha Christie, a departure from her typical whodunnit genre.
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1910 Mr. Jorrocks' Lectors From Handley CrossLondon: 1910A first edition copy of this humorous work by R.S. Surtees, featuring his well-known Cockney character, Mr. Jorrocks. Illustrated throughout.
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1914 The Prussian Officer and Other StoriesLondon: 1914A very smart first edition copy of this collection of short stories by noted English author D.H. Lawrence. The Roberts first issue, with 19 pages of catalogue to the rear.
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1933 The Hound of Death and Other StoriesLondon: 1933A smart first edition of Agatha Christie's collection of supernatural tales, including 'The Witness for the Prosecution'.
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1887 Sultan Stork and Other Stories and SketchesLondon: 1887A first edition of this collection of stories along with a bibliography by William Makepeace Thackeray, in the publisher's original binding.
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1965 Star Over Bethlehem and Other StoriesLondon: 1965A superb first edition of this anthology on Christianity by the popular crime author, Agatha Christie. Illustrated throughout.
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1933 The Hound of Death and Other StoriesLondon: 1933The first edition of this selection of Agatha Christie's mystery short stories, including the story 'The Witness for the Prosecution'.
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1930-38 33vols The Works of George Bernard Shaw Limited Edition Dustwrapper PlaysLondon: 1930An excellent collection of the complete thirty three volume limited edition works of noted Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, presented in the uncommon dustwrapper.
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1967 The Pyramid William Golding First Edition Dustwrapper Novel Leonard RosomanLondon: 1967A collection of stories by William Golding.