Short Stories
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1905 "Penge & Anerley Press" Almanack for 1905London: 1905A very scarce copy of this almanack for the year 1905 from the Penge & Anerley Press.
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1935 The Cottage in the Wood and Other StoriesLondon: 1935A very scarce collection of children's stories with illustrations throughout.
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c1855 A Collection of Short StoriesNot Stated: c1855A collection of sixteen short stories of fiction and non-fiction, bound together, with illustrations throughout.
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1866 The Arabian Nights' EntertainmentsLondon: 1866An attractive copy of these classic Middle Eastern folktales, compiled with notes by British translator George Flyler Townsend.
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1866 Posthumous Gleanings from a Country Rector's StudyLondon: 1866A first edition of this scarce collection of writings from English theologian, Edward Budge.
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1880 School-Boy Life and IncidentLondon: 1880A scarce copy of this illustrated collection of school stories, in a decorative cloth binding with a patterned fore edge.
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1882 A Thousand Tit-Bits From A Hundred AuthorsLondon: [1882]A compilation of works from many noted authors, including George Eliot and Charlotte Bronte, Compiled by George Newnes from issues of the 'Tit-Bits' magazine.
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1949-1956 6vol Fourth Leaders From The Times: A Selection from the Past Twelve MonthsLondon: 1949-1956Six smart first editions of these collections of short essays from The Times over the years.
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1872 Lord Byron in Love and Other StoriesJohn Camden Hotten: 1872A vanishingly scarce late nineteenth century collection of short stories, with the titular tale offering a fictional episode in the life of Lord Byron.
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1901 Fables in SlangChicago : 1901A very smart copy of George Ade's nationally best-selling collection of humorous modern fables, illustrated throughout.
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1925-1932 Laughing Ann, Plain Jane and The Prince Who HiccuppedLondon: 1925-1932A delightful collection of three illustrated works, one of which contains satirical fairy tales, and the other a series of humorous poetry and verses.
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2007-2010 4vol A Collection of Omnibus Series from Captain W. E. JohnsLondon: 2007-2010Four very smart omnibus series of stories from English pilot and writer Captain W. E. Johns.
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1959-1961 Boy's Own CompanionLondon: 1959-1961Three bright volumes from this prolific boy's magazine, filled with short stories, puzzles and more.
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1877 Nouvelles & ContesParis: 1877A beautifully bound collection of French short stories by Alfred de Musset, bound by Riviere in a uniquely patterned full calf.
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1929 Many LatitudesLondon: 1929An early edition of this scarce collection of compelling short stories by F. Tennyson Jesse, in the original very scarce dust wrapper.
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1926 These Charming PeopleLondon: 1926An early edition of Michael Arlen's second collection of short stories, in the scarce original dust wrapper.
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1927 The £1,000,000 Bank Note and Other StoriesLondon: 1927A collection of short stories by Mark Twain in the original unclipped, very scarce dust wrapper.
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1892 Stories of the Sagacity of Animals: The Horse and Other AnimalsLondon: 1892A collection of charming animals stories W. H. G. Kingston, with many illustrations by Harrison Weir.
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1918 Firemen HotLondon: 1918An enjoyable collection of short stories following a band of marines, with the publisher's very scarce dust wrapper.
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1909 Children of the GhettoLondon: 1909The Wayfarer's Library edition of Israel Zangwill's best-known book documenting the lives of immigrant Jews in London's East End, encased in the very scarce dust wrapper.
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1925 The New Book of DaysLondon: 1925A smart first edition of this very scarce collection of legends and stories for each day of the year.
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1950 The Boys Book of AdventureLondon: 1950A bright first edition of this gripping set of adventurous short stories, with the scarce unclipped dust wrapper.
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c1955 Daily Mail Boys AnnualLondon: c1955A smart and plentiful boys annual containing adventurous short stories and educational articles.
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c1955 Daily Mail Boys AnnualLondon: c1955A bright annual filled with short stories and articles aimed for young boys, adorned with colourful illustrations throughout.
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1932 A Christmas GarlandLondon: 1932A lovely signed edition of Max Beerbohm's popular collection of literary parodies.
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1935 Stories from Dickens for Boys and GirlsLondon: 1935A first edition of this charming collection of stories from Dickens, written for children, with a folding panorama.
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c1870 The Traveller's Guide from Death to LifeLiverpool: c1870A lovely copy of this collection of short stories and poems with a Christian theme, compiled by Mrs. Stephen Menzies.
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1912 Fables of La Fontaine with Moving PicturesLondon: 1912A very scarce English language edition of La Fontaine's 'Fables', illustrated with six moving plates in full working order.
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1862 Peter Parley's Annual: A Christmas & New Year's Present for Young PeopleLondon: 1862A scarce annual from American author Peter Parley, with colour illustrations.
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c1875 A Present for a MaidenLondon: c1875A vanishingly scarce copy of this collection of illustrated religious tracts, published by the Monthly Tract Society.
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1910 The Greek HeroesLondon: 1910A smart copy of this collection of Greek hero myths, with illustrations from Arthur Rackham.
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1909 The Ingoldsby LegendsLondon: 1909Arthur Rackham's beautifully illustrated 'Ingoldsby Legends', illustrated with Rackham's signature colourful ink plates.
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1964-1998 LoveNew York; Edinburgh : 1964-1998Two copies of this deeply touching story told through thoughtful cut-out techniques, one of which is the first edition.
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1968 A Monotonous LandscapeNew York : 1968The first American edition of this collection of stories by Gunter Herburger, in the original dust wrapper with a card from the publisher.
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1934 Arabian Nights StoriesLondon: [1934]Collecting together some of the tales of the Arabian Nights, illustrated with a striking "come to life" panorama pop-up.
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1971 The Scorpion God: Three Short NovelsLondon: 1971A smart first edition of this collection of novellas from British writer William Golding.