Women's Fiction
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1767 Memoires et Oeuvres de Madame de Staal, Ecrits Par Elle-Meme.Londres [Paris]: 1767A very scarce new edition of the works and autobiography of Marguerite de Launay, Barronne de Staal, the first three volumes out of a four volume set.
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1909 The Making of a WomanLondon: 1909A scarce copy of this novel, exploring one artistic woman's desire for self-discovery, written by English Christian writer Amy Le Feuvre.
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1906 Little Women and Good WivesLondon: 1906A particularly scarce illustrated edition of Alcott's classic novel, 'Little Women', and its popular sequel, 'Good Wives'.
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1900 A Queen Among GirlsLondon: 1900A very scarce first edition of this inspiring novel about a girl who defends her timid younger brother, with illustrations.
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1893 Through Life's ShadowsLondon: 1893A very scarce novel exploring romance and class differences, from Victorian author Eliza F. Pollard, with illustrations.
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1899-1905 The Life and Works of Charlotte Bronte and Her SistersLondon: 1899-1905A pleasing 'Haworth Edition' set containing the classic literary works of the Bronte sisters, with biographical notes and illustrations.
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1970 The Backward ShadowLondon: 1970The uncommon first edition of this sequel to Lynne Reid Banks' 'The L-Shaped Room', with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1988 StoriaLondon: 1988A very scarce uncorrected proof copy of this wonderful collection of short stories and poems written by women, compiled by Kate Figes.
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1856 Dred; A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp.London: 1856The first UK edition of Harriet Beecher Stowe's second novel, an anti-slavery work set on a plantation in southern America.
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1975 Female FriendsLondon: 1975A signed first edition of Fay Weldon's acerbically witty novel concerning three female friends. -
1935 Scenes From the Life of CleopatraLondon: 1935An exceptionally scarce, first edition of Mary Butt's final published novel, presenting a new view of the life of the legendary Cleopatra, in the original dust wrapper.
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1994-2006 Alice Munro Short Story CollectionsNew York: 1994-2006A very pleasing set of five short story collections from Alice Munro, all being the first U.S. editions with their unclipped dust wrapeprs.
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2009 A Gate at the StairsNew York: 2009A lovely signed first edition of this moving novel that explores disconnect, love and loss, from acclaimed American author, Lorrie Moore. -
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1998 Birds of AmericaNew York: 1998A signed first edition of this New York Times bestselling short-story collection from Lorrie Moore. -
2009-2011 In the Kitchen and Untold StoryNew York: 2009-2011A lovely pair of first U.S. edition novels from Man Booker Prize shortlisted author, Monica Ali.
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1982 The Women of Brewster PlaceNew York: 1982The first edition of Gloria Naylor's celebrated debut novel, examining the lives of seven black women living in the tenement building 'Brewster Place'.
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2008 The BelieversLondon: 2008A lovely signed first edition of Zoe Heller's tragicomic novel centring on the family of a controversial New York lawyer. -
1965 At Bertram's HotelLondon: 1965The first edition of Agatha Christie's thrilling Miss Marple mystery novel, a very smart copy, in the publisher's original, unclipped dust wrapper.
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1979 Miss Marple's Final Cases and Two Other StoriesLondon: 1979An excellent example of this posthumously published collection of short stories from Agatha Christie, six of which feature Miss Marple and her detective prowess.
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1953 A Pocket Full of RyeLondon: 1953A gripping work of detective fiction surrounding the unusual circumstances of a murder, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper.
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1962 The Mirror Crack'd From Side to SideLondon: 1962A bright, first edition of this classic Miss Marple thriller, from the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie.
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1953 After the FuneralLondon: 1953The first edition of Agatha Christie's intriguing novel in which Hercule Poirot puts his little grey cells to the test as he investigates the murder of Richard Abernethie.
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1976 Sleeping MurderLondon: 1976An excellent first edition copy of this thrilling Miss Marple mystery novel, written by Agatha Christie, in the original dust wrapper.
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1935 Gaudy NightLondon: 1935The first edition, first impression of this intriguing mystery novel written by Dorothy L. Sayers.
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1962 Hand in GloveLondon: 1962The first edition of this captivating murder mystery novel surrounding events at a high-society party, written by Ngaio Marsh.
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1955 Scales of JusticeLondon: 1955A thrilling murder mystery novel set in rural England, written by New Zealand author Ngaio Marsh; the first edition of the work, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper.
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1946 The HollowLondon: 1946The first edition of this thrilling murder mystery novel set in a grand country house, featuring Agatha Christie's much-loved Belgian sleuth, Hercule Poirot.
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1973 Postern of FateLondon: 1973An excellent first edition copy of Agatha Christie's thrilling detective novel, marking the final appearance of Tommy and Tuppence.
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1948-63 Ten First Edition Novels by Agatha ChristieLondon: 1948-63A collection of ten thrilling novels written by the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, each the first edition of the work.
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1961 The Pale HorseLondon: 1961A first UK edition copy of this thrilling mystery novel from Agatha Christie, with the original, bright dust wrapper.
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1980 PuffballLondon: 1980A signed first edition of this supernatural drama novel by English author Fay Weldon, with the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1945 Death Comes as the EndLondon: 1945The second impression of this murder mystery novel, commencing in Ancient Egypt more than 4000 years ago, written by the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie.
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1971 Not After Midnight And Other StoriesLondon: 1971The first collected edition of this collection of short stories from Daphne du Maurier, with the publisher's original, unclipped dust wrapper.
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2006-2016 A Trio of Works By and On Angela CarterLondon ; London ; London.: 2006-2016A unique trio of works by and on the beloved English author, Angela Carter.
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2013 The GoldfinchLondon: 2013A signed, first edition of Donna Tartt's prize-winning, coming of age novel, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1969-77 Heroes & Villains, and, The Passion of New EveLondon ; London: 1969-1977The uncommon first impressions of the first and first U.K. editions of two novels by Angela Carter.