Short Stories
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1905-23 9vol The Works of Neil Munro Illustrated Ramage BindingLondon: 1905-23A smartly bound collection of the novels and short stories of Neil Munro, in a fine binding by Ramage in London.
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1906 The Ingoldsby Legends Thomas Ingoldsby Hatchards Binding Illus CruikshankLondon: 1906A charmingly illustrated edition of this noted collection of short stories, bound by Hatchards in a handsome half morocco binding and featuring illustrations from noted illustrators such as Cruikshank and John Leech.
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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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1960-62 6vol Off the Record Guy Morgan Illustrated Limited Edition SlipcaseLondon: 1960-62A limited edition copy of these six stories by the screenwriter Guy Morgan, each volume illustrated with a frontispiece.
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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.
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1930 The White Paternoster Other Stories T. F. Powys Limited Edition SignedLondon: 1930A limited edition copy of Theodore Powys' short story collection 'The White Paternoster'. -
c1940 Fictional Memoir Novel Draft Early Stages WWI South African War MonmouthshireNone: c1940A seemingly fictional memoir of a male narrator, told through his relationship with horses and how they have affected his life. The chapters provide highlights of his life, from childhood, to enlisting and fighting in the South African War, to enlisting i
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1903 Stories From Froissart Henry Newbolt Gordon Browne Illustrated Relfe 2ndLondon: 1903A smartly bound second edition of this collection of Froissart's historical stories for children, complied by Henry Newbolt, illustrated throughout by Gordon Browne.
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1928 Many Inventions Rudyard Kipling St Ronans Riviere Binding LeatherLondon: 1928An attractive rebound copy of this collection of short stories by Rudyard Kipling, in a signed Riviere full calf binding with a gilt crest of St Ronan's School to the front board.
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1931 Hahns Oraon Folk Lore A. Grignard Critical Text and Translation Very ScarceBihar and Orissa, Patna: 1931A very scarce collection of short stories by Ferdinand Hahn, with the translation and additional notes by A. Grignard.
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1880 The Prize for Girls and Boys Periodical Childrens' IllustratedLondon: 1880An illustrated children's periodicals, 'The Prize', with numerous short articles on history and religion, as well as numerous poems.
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1885 The Ingoldsby Legends Illustrated Cruikshank Leech Tenniel Prize BindingLondon: 1885A profusely illustrated copy of this famous work, with illustrations by Cruikshank, John Leech and John Tenniel, presented in a full calf prize binding.
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1906 2vol The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio Louis Chalon IllustratedLondon: 1906Louis Chalon's illustrated edition of Giovanni Boccaccio's 'The Decameron'.
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1879 2vols Short Studies of Great Subjects James Anthony Froude Very ScarceLondon: 1879A very scarce two volume set of works by James Anthony Froude, being a selection of short piece of a variety of subjects.
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1721 History of the Tales of the Fairies Very Scarce Marie-Catherine d'AulnoyLondon: 1721An early English translation of Madame d'Aulnoy's fairy tales. Comprising of six stories total, this work comes from the pen of the woman known for originating the term 'fairy tales' for this genre.
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1902 The Passing of the Flagship William Price Drury First Edition UncommonLondon: 1902An uncommon first edition copy of this charming collection of short stories by the notable novelist and playwright William Price Drury.
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1885 Highland Gathering E. Lennox Peel First Edition Whymper IllustratedLondon: 1885A scarce first edition copy of this charming collection of tales about hunting and fishing, by Edward Lennox Peel.
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1845 La Diable a Paris Paris et Les Parisiens Sand Balzac Illus French 1stParis: 1845An illustrated collection of short stories about Paris, written by a variety of prominent authors, in the original French.
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1948 Selections From The Droll Stories of Honore de Balzac Dustwrapper First EdLondon: 1948The de luxe illustrated edition of Andre de Lignolles short stories, profusely illustrated throughout by Cees Woltman.
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1912 2vol Courtship and Matrimony Holiday and Travel Fun Library Illus HammertonLondon: 1912Two volumes of J. A. Hammerton's 'Fun Library' collections of short stories and poems about holidays, travel, matrimony, and courtship, illustrated throughout.
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1926 The Flying Carpet Short Stories Cynthia Asquith IllustratedLondon: 1926A charming illustrated collection of short stories and poetry for children, compiled by the author Cynthia Asquith.
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1923 The Windmill Stories Essays Poems L. Callender Illus Colour PlatesLondon: 1923A charming collection of short stories, essays, and poems by a variety of authors who had been published by William Heinemann, illustrated throughout.
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1896 Le Dernier Abencerage Chateaubriand Calbet Scarce IllustratedParis: 1896A leather bound, copiously illustrated copy of Chateaubriand's well renowned short story, 'Le Dernier Abencerage'
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1874-5 2vol Contes et Nouvelles en Vers par Fontaine Illus LE French BumpusLyon: 1874 - 1875A beautiful copy of this illustrated collection of Jean de la Fontaine's fables, limited edition works in the half crushed morocco signed binding by Bumpus. In a lovely condition.
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1860 2vols The Miscellaneous Writings of Lord Macaulay FrontispieceLondon: 1860A smartly bound two volume set off Thomas Babington Macaulay's miscellaneous writings, in a full calf binding with a frontispiece to Volume I.
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1849-52 3vol Barnaby Rudge Boz Christmas Books Charles Dickens 1st ThusLondon: 1849-52A smartly rebound collection of Charles Dickens' novels, with 'Sketches of Boz' and 'Christmas Book's being the first cheap editions, all volumes illustrated with a frontispiece.
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1951 Thuis Best Jo Spier Dustwrapper Profusely Illustrated Dutch Very ScarceAmsterdam; Brussles: 1951A very scarce volume featuring the illustration and comic drawing of Dutch artist, Jo Spier. Written in the original Dutch this profusely illustrated work is held in the original dustwrapper
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1909 Folklore of the Santal Parganas Cecil Henry Bompas 1stLondon: 1909A fascinating collection of folklore from the Santal Paraganas area in India, translated by Cecil Henry Bompas.
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1853 Walter Savage Landor Last Fruit Off An Old Tree First EditionLondon: 1853A collection of prose and poetry by the eighteenth century writer Walter Savage Landor, whose work has been highly regarded by his literary peers.
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c1870 Old NURSERY TALES & Famous Histories H W DULCKENLondon: c1870A scarce copy of Dulcken's Old Nursery Tales and Famous Histories.
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1862 Miscellanies by James B Everhart First EditionWest Chester: 1862A first edition of this uncommon work by James B. Everhart.
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1904 AVON BOOKLET 1st Volume TENNYSON ThackerayLondon: 1904A nice bright copy of this charming volume of works by notable poets and writers.
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1886 The History of the Forty Vezirs by Sheykh-Zada First English EditionLondon: 1886A scarce first English Edition of 'The History of the Forty Vezirs'.
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1858 Children and the Robin Children's StoriesLondon: 1858A scarce anonymous collection of mid-nineteenth century children's stories with a hand-coloured frontispiece.
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1931 The Elian Miscellany A Charles Lamb Anthology edited by S M Rich First edLondon: 1931An indepth anthology of Charles Lamb, with whom S. M. Rich was personal acquaintances with. -
1924 BLY MARKET Gilbert LIMITED EDITION 1st MAPLondon: 1924A first edition, limited edition copy of Bernard Gilbert's 'Bly Market'.