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Short Stories
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1845-70 Alice, Tre Julhistorier & Tåget öfver Store BeltStockholm: 1845-70A collection of works in Swedish, comprised of 'Alice' by Jean Wathier De Bèsche, three Christmas stories by Charles Dickens, and 'Tåget öfver Store Belt' by Gustaf Henrik Mellin. -
1834 L'Amulette: Etrennes a nos Jeunes AmisParis : 1834The vanishingly scarce first edition of this delightful series of French short works from notable writers such as Charles Nodier, Leon Gozlan and Emile Deschamps. -
1894 Good Words 1894London: 1894A very scarce selection of articles from the 1894 issue of Good Words. -
c1930 Russian Stories for Beginners: No. 3. The Sleeping BeautyManchester: c1930A vanishingly scarce pamphlet containing Russian and English translations of 'The Sleeping Beauty'. -
1848 Aesop's Fables: A New Version, Chiefly from Original SourcesLondon: 1848The Rev. Thomas James' translation of Aesop's Fables, with illustrations by John Tenniel, chiefly remembered for his illustrations to 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. -
1902 The Works of Sir Arthur Conan DoyleNew York: 1902A striking limited edition set of the collected works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a beautiful and illustrated set. -
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2008 The Princess' BlanketsLondon: 2008A signed, limited edition of this enchanting fairy tale written by Carol Ann Duffy, with captivating illustrations by Catherine Hyde. -
1993-94 The Complete Sherlock Holmes StoriesLondon: 1993-94A smart set of the collected Sherlock Holmes stories, strikingly presented in a special edition by the Folio Society. -
2008 The Tales of Beedle the BardLondon: 2008The first edition, first printing of this fantastical collection of fairy tales from J. K. Rowling, published to accompany 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'. -
1905 "Penge & Anerley Press" Almanack for 1905London: 1905A very scarce copy of this almanack for the year 1905 from the Penge & Anerley Press. -
1935 The Cottage in the Wood and Other StoriesLondon: 1935A very scarce collection of children's stories with illustrations throughout. -
c1855 A Collection of Short StoriesNot Stated: c1855A collection of sixteen short stories of fiction and non-fiction, bound together, with illustrations throughout. -
1866 The Arabian Nights' EntertainmentsLondon: 1866An attractive copy of these classic Middle Eastern folktales, compiled with notes by British translator George Flyler Townsend. -
1866 Posthumous Gleanings from a Country Rector's StudyLondon: 1866A first edition of this scarce collection of writings from English theologian, Edward Budge. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1901 Fables in SlangChicago : 1901A very smart copy of George Ade's nationally best-selling collection of humorous modern fables, illustrated throughout. -
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. -
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. -
1959-1961 Boy's Own CompanionLondon: 1959-1961Three bright volumes from this prolific boy's magazine, filled with short stories, puzzles and more. -
1877 Nouvelles & ContesParis: 1877A beautifully bound collection of French short stories by Alfred de Musset, bound by Riviere in a uniquely patterned full calf. -
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. -
1926 These Charming PeopleLondon: 1926An early edition of Michael Arlen's second collection of short stories, in the scarce original dust wrapper. -
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. -
1918 Firemen HotLondon: 1918An enjoyable collection of short stories following a band of marines, with the publisher's very scarce dust wrapper. -
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. -
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. -
1950 The Boys Book of AdventureLondon: 1950A bright first edition of this gripping set of adventurous short stories, with the scarce unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1955 Daily Mail Boys AnnualLondon: c1955A smart and plentiful boys annual containing adventurous short stories and educational articles. -
c1955 Daily Mail Boys AnnualLondon: c1955A bright annual filled with short stories and articles aimed for young boys, adorned with colourful illustrations throughout. -
1932 A Christmas GarlandLondon: 1932A lovely signed edition of Max Beerbohm's popular collection of literary parodies. -
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. -
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. -
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.