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Short Stories
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1858 Simple Susan Other Stories By Maria Edgeworth Frontispiece In Paper WrapsHalifax: 1858An uncommon copy of 'Simple Susan and Other Tales' by Maria Edgeworth. With an engraving to frontispiece and vignette title. -
1912 The Big Book of Fables Walter Jerrold Charles Robinson Illustrated StoriesLondon: 1912A large collection of Fables collected and edited by Walter Jerrold. The volume is profusely illustrated throughout by the artist Charles Robinson. -
1890 FOLK HERO TALES Reverend MacInnes Argyllshire FirstLondon: 1890A scarce first edition of this fascinating collection of folk tales presented in their original language with the English text parallel page by page. -
1871 Condensed Novels by Bret Harte with IllustrationsBoston: 1871A copiously illustrated copy of the 'Condensed Novels' of Bret Harte, a notable American short story writer and poet. -
1865 Works of Oliver GOLDSMITH Illustrated DALZIEL 1stLondon: 1865A first edition of this decorative and fully illustrated compendium of Goldsmith's work, including the seminal 'Vicar of Wakefield'. -
1868 MIMIC OTHER STORIES BOYS Maria EdgeworthLondon: 1868A scarce copy of the charming and entertaining series of short stories written by the novelist and educationist, Maria Edgeworth (1768–1849). -
1926-28 2vols The Schoolgirls' Own Annual by VariousLondon: 1926 - 1928A set of two editions of the yearly 'The Schoolgirls' Own Annual' for the years 1926 and 1928. -
1903 ESSAYS Quis Separabit by W SEARLE HICKS FirstLondon: 1903The first edition of William Searle 'Hicks' Quis Separabit?'. -
1883 2vol Crawhall Chap Book George Barnewel John and Joan Very Scarce First EdLondon: 1883Two very scarce nineteenth century works from Joseph Crawhall's 'Chap-book Chaplets' series. Beautifully illustrated, with coloured head and tail pieces throughout, these two volumes by the Leadenhalle Press are a charming example of affordable literature -
1895 FICTION Youth PARNASSUS Short Story LP Smith FIRSTLondon: 1895A first edition copy of Logan Pearsall Smith's 'The Youth of Parnassus and Other Stories'. -
1850 The CRAYON MISCELLANY by Washington IRVINGLondon: 1850The 1850 Author's Revised Edition of 'The Crayon Miscellany' by Washington Irving. -
1898 Lifes Little Ironies Few Crusted Characters Thomas Hardy Illustrated ScarceLondon: 1898An attractive, art nouveau copy of this short story collection by Thomas Hardy. -
1858 Simple Tales from Other Lands C A Johns The Foster Sisters Illus ScarceLondon: 1858A scarce illustrated collection of short stories by C. A. Johns. -
1863 One Hundred Picture Fables Otto Speckter Brothers Dalziel Illus ScarceLondon: 1863A smartly rebound scarce copy of this illustrated collection of fables, translated by H. W. Dulcken, with illustrations by Otto Spekter. -
c1940 Small Things a Selection of Essays and Verse by Robert AspdenNot Stated: c1940A small volume of the essays and poetry of Robert Aspden. -
1846 Nursery Rhymes Tales and Jinges Illustrated ScarceLondon: 1846A charming work of popular childhood nursery rhymes and jingles, illustrated throughout and in a cloth gilt decorated binding. -
1895 Maureen's Fairing and Other Stories Jane Barlow Bertha Newcombe IllusLondon: 1895A very charming illustrated collection of short fairy tales by Jane Barlow, including the titular 'Maureen's Fairing'. -
1870 John Gay Fables Short Stories Illustrated Cloth Short StoriesLondon: 1870A charming collection of Fables written by the poet and dramatist, John Gay. This attractive volume is profusely illustrated throughout. -
1839 Tales About Great Britain and Ireland Peter Parley Third Ed. Illus.London: 1839A third edition copy of Peter Parley's travel writing, with numerous illustrations throughout. -
1847 The Veritable History of Whittington and His Cat IllustratedLondon: 1847A lovely edition of the folklore 'Whittington and His Cat', illustrated with coloured plates. -
c1850 The Old Story Books of England Ambrose Merton Illus Colour Plates ScarceLondon: c1850A scarce charming collection of twelve illustrated short tales for children. -
1883 Kriloff's Original Fables I. Henry Harrison Inscription TranslatorLondon: 1883A very scarce English translation of collection of fables by Ivan Krylov, with an inscription by the translator I. Henry Harrison to the half-title page. -
1825 The Miscellaneous Writings John Evelyn William Upcott Very ScarceLondon: 1825A very scarce work compiling the miscellaneous writings of John Evelyn, with additional material by William Upcott. The volume is illustrated with four plates. -
1862 John Brown Rab & His Friends 1st Edition Illustrated Plates FrontispieceEdinburgh: 1862An illustrated copy of this popular Scottish story. -
1909 By Moor and Fell Landscapes and Lang-Settle Lore from West Yorkshire H SutcliffeLondon: 1909The third impression of this fascinating collection of folklore tales from West Yorkshire. Charmingly illustrated throughout by the popular English landscape painter George Hering. -
1920 The Life of a Fox Colour Illustrated Thomas Smith Diary of a HuntsmanLondon: 1920A beautifully illustrated edition of this diary of a huntsman with a collection of tales told by foxes. -
1889 Historical Legendary Romantic Tales Walter Scott Illustrated William DobsonLondon: 1889An illustrated collection of Sir Walter Scott's tales, selected and arranged by William T. Dobson. -
c1937 Various Authors Conrad And Marryat Fifty Great Sea Stories With PlatesLondon: c1937A copiously illustrated volume of nautical tales. -
1861 Gooroo Simple by Alfred Crowquill Illustrated Coloured FrontispieceLondon: 1861A charmingly illustrated collection of the English translation of these Tamil stories. -
1892 Legendary Yorkshire Frederick Ross Limited Edition Uncommon British HistoryLondon: 1892A limited edition, first edition copy of this collection of folklore tales from around Yorkshire. A scarce and interesting work, delving into fifteen stories. -
1897 The Invisible Playmate and W. V. Her Book Canton Brock First Edition Uncommon IllustratedLondon: 1897A charming uncommon first edition copy of poetry and prose by the notable children's writer William Canton, written for his daughter Winifred Vida. -
1858 GOLDSMITH Complete Works with Facsimile Very Good ConditionLondon: 1858A collection of the complete works of the playwright and essayist Oliver Goldsmith. -
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1932 Christmas Formula and Other Stories Benson Sign Limited Ed Furnival BooksLondon: 1932An limited edition signed first edition of this collection of short stories by Stella Benson. -
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c.1911 Beside The Bonnie Brier Bush Ian Maclaren Scotland EtchingsLondon: c.1911A charming signed copy of Ian Maclaren's popular 'Beside The Bonnie Brier Bush', with etchings by William Hole. -
1915 The Golden Age Kenneth Grahame Illustrated COLOURED PLATESLondon: 1915A collection of childhood recollections and memories from the author of 'Wind and the Willows', Kenneth Grahame -
1893 Island Night's Entertainments Robert Louis Stevenson Illus Short StoriesLondon: 1893A handsome collection of short stories written by Robert Louis Stevenson, containing some of the famous author's final completed works before his death in 1894.