Women's Fiction
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1929 A Room of One's OwnLondon : 1929The first edition, fourth impression of Virginia Woolf's groundbreaking feminist work, exploring the social injustices faced by women.
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Signed1946 The GardenLondon: 1946A signed, limited edition copy of Vita Sackville-West's personal and seasonal poetic sequence, with the original, very scarce dust wrapper.
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1919 WheelsOxford : 1919The first edition of the fourth cycle of Edith Sitwell's anthology of poetry from various authors of the time, dedicated to Wilfred Owen, published the year after his death.
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1957-1963 Pride and Prejudice, Masefield Park, Emma and Shorter WorksLondon: 1957-1963A beautiful selection of Jane Austen's works from the Folio Society, with original illustrations for each.
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1908 Five NightsLondon: 1908The uncommon first edition of Victoria Cross's charming adventure romance, set in Alaska, London and San Francisco.
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1897 PatrinsBoston: 1897An uncommon colletion of essays from Louise Imogen Guiney, with a gift inscription from American author, Inez Haynes Irwin.
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1906 Woman's Folly: A NovelLondon: 1906The special limited subscription edition of this scarce feminist novel by Gemma Ferruggia, bound in half straight grain morocco.
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1767 An Additional Volume to the Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M---y W----y M-----e: Written, during her Travels in Europe, Asia and Africa, To Persons of Distinction, Men of Letters, &c. in different Parts of Europe.London: 1767A very scarce, additional volume of the letters of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, published posthumously from "recovered manuscripts", although controversially considered to be fake.
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1949 Chata Wuja TomaWarsaw: 1949A Polish translation of Harriet Beecher Stowe's popular anti-slavery novel, 'Uncle Tom's Cabin', with four full-page illustrations.
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1862 La Vie en FamilleParis : 1862The very scarce first edition of this French novel aimed at young women which follows the lives of a Christian family.
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Signed2008 The Princess' BlanketsLondon: 2008A signed, limited edition of this enchanting fairy tale written by Carol Ann Duffy, with captivating illustrations by Catherine Hyde.
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Signed1990 Orlando The Marmalade Cat: A Camping HolidayLondon: 1990An exceptional copy of this delightful tale featuring Kathleen Hale's "Marmalade Cat", Orlando, published as part of the revised series, signed by the author.
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1949 Love in a Cold ClimateLondon: 1949A smart first edition of this companion volume to The Pursuit of Love from English novelist Nancy Mitford.
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1973 Postern of FateLondon: 1973The first edition of this Agatha Christie novel in which an elderly Tommy and Tuppence investigate a cold case.
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1965 At Bertram's HotelLondon: 1965The first edition of Agatha Christie's intriguing detective novel set at Bertram's Hotel, as amateur sleuth Miss Marple is hoping for a relaxing London break.
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1930 A Note in MusicLondon: 1930The first edition of Rosamond Lehmann's semi-autobiographical novel based upon her marriage with the painter Wogan Phillips.
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1982-1991 5vols in 3 Daphne du Maurier: Three Novels, a Memoir and a BiographyLondon: 1982-1991A lovely collection celebrating the works and life of Daphne du Maurier, including a memoir, biography and three of her novels.
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1949-1957 3vols I'll Never Be Young Again; The Parasites; The ScapegoatLondon: 1949-1957Three novels by the beloved author Daphne du Maurier, two of which are first edition copies.
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2004 Purple HibiscusLondon: 2004A bright proof copy of this debut novel from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, set in post colonial Nigeria.
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c1860 5vol The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine: An Illustrated JournalLondon: c1860A collection of five illustrated volumes of The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine.
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1948 Sigh No More, LadiesLondon: 1948A humorous social commentary work on the choices of a woman's lifestyle and career post-war, with coloured illustrations throughout.
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1939 The Arrogant History of White BenLondon: 1939The first edition of this scarce novel by Winifred Ashton, writing under the pseudonym of Clemence Dane, in the original, very scarce dust wrapper.
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1928 The Well of LonelinessParis: 1928A smart early impression of this lesbian novel from British author Radclyffe Hall, with a commentary from English-French social reformer Henry Havelock Ellis.
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1971 NemesisLondon: 1971The second impression of Agatha Christie's final novel to feature elderly sleuth Miss Marple, published the same year as the first edition.
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1966 Third GirlLondon: 1966The first edition of this thrilling Agatha Christie novel featuring her much-loved Belgian sleuth, Hercule Poirot.
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1958 Hide my EyesLondon: 1958The first edition of this intriguing work of detective fiction by Margery Allingham, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper.
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1858 The Heroines of HistoryLondon: 1858A smart new edition of this collection of writings on the heroines of history, with illustrations from Sir John Gilbert.
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1903 True LoveNew York : 1903A very scarce first edition of this critically successful romance fiction portraying the evolving of women's roles.
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Signed1968 Ship Island and Other StoriesNew York : 1968A signed first edition of this wonderful collection of short stories, two of which are O. Henry Award winners.
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Signed1992 The Lost FatherNew York : 1992A signed advance reading copy of this autobiographical fiction, based on Mona Simpson's own experiences searching for her biological father.
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1980 A Quest of LoveLondon: 1980An advanced proof copy of the uncommon first edition of the autobiography of English archaeologist and writer Jacquetta Hawkes.
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1900 The Luck of a Lowland LaddieLondon: 1900A very scarce, first edition of this exciting South American adventure novel, written by Irish author May Crommelin.
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1963 The Girls of Slender MeansNew York : 1963A first US edition of this striking and unpredictable novel centred on a fictional ladies club established during the First World War.
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1944 Boston AdventureNew York: 1944An advance proof copy of the debut novel of American author, Jean Stafford, telling the story of class struggles in America.
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1944 Boston AdventureNew York: 1944An uncommon, advance proof copy of the debut novel of American author, Jean Stafford.