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World Literature
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1896 Bouvard and PecuchetLondon: 1896The first English edition of Gustave Flaubert's satirical novel, published posthumously in 1880. -
1955 Rubaiyat of Omar KhayyamLondon: 1955A very charming first Folio Society edition of Edward Fitzgerald's first translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Illustrated with stunning illuminated miniatures. -
1870 Adventures of Don Quixote de la ManchaEdinburgh : [1870]An attractive illustrated edition of the popular Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes following the adventures of the fearless Don Quixote. -
1889 Swiss Family RobinsonLondon: [1889]A lovely illustrated copy of this German novel by Johann David Wyss. -
1891 Rubaiyat of Omar KhayyamLondon: 1891An excellent translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, the 'Astronomer-Poet of Persia'. -
1903 Algonquin Indian TalesLondon: 1903An illustrated uncommon work, a collection of the mythology and folklore of the Algonquin, the first edition of this work. -
1881 Deutsche LiteraturgeschichteLeipzing: 1881An illustrated history of the literature of Germany in a splendid decorative binding. -
1954 18vol Asahi Shimbun : This is JapanTokyo: 1954-1971A scarce complete set in eighteen colourful volumes of this immensely popular and important Japanese newspaper, the large edition in English titled This is Japan. The first editions. -
1871 Das Wort der FrauLeipzig: 1871A pleasingly bound volume of German poems by Friedrich von Heyden. Illustrated by W. Georgy. -
1955 Some Prefer NettlesRutland; Tokyo: 1955The first English edition of this important novel by Junichiro Tanizaki, this English translation by Edward Seinsticker, printed in Japan. -
1971 Tale of the Disorder in HōgenTokyo: 1971The first UK edition of this major Japanese military chronicle, an important piece of heroic literature in Japanese tradition. -
1974 A Book of Five RingsLondon: 1974The first UK edition of samurai Miyamoto Musashi's fascinating philosophical book, a guide for strategy and more. -
1974 The LakeTokyo: 1974The first English edition of this sensational novel by Yasunari Kawabata, the first Japanese Nobel Laureate for literature. -
1970 A Collection of Tales from UjiCambridge : 1970The first UK edition of this scarce collection of thirteenth century Japanese tales. A lovely example of setsuwa. -
1969 The Actor's AnalectsTokyo: 1969An impressive copy of this selection of seventeenth and eighteenth century writings on the popular theatre of Japan, the kabuki. The first UK edition. -
1971 As I Crossed a Bridge of DreamsNew York: 1971The first UK edition of this fascinating memoirs from the eleventh century by Takasue's daughter. An excellent copy. -
1967 The OkagamiLondon: 1967The first British edition of this historical Japanese tale from the eleventh century. An excellent copy in the unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1900 Canadian Poems and LaysLondon: c1900A charming vellum-bound collection of Canadian verses, collected by William Douw Lighthall. -
1901 ThaisLondon: 1901A limited edition of this French novel by Anatole France based on the life of Saint Thais of Egypt. Illustrated with stunning plates. -
1862 l'Ete Sous les Tilleuls, ou, les Causeries du ChaletParis: 1862An uncommon French novel by Jean-Baptiste-Joseph, a charming novel set in the Limousin countryside, illustrated throughout. -
c1932 Assorted Works of Children's LiteratureLondon: c1932An unusually bright collection of four important pieces of children's literature, illustrated in colour and in splendid decorative bindings. -
1892 The Divine Comedy of Dante AlighieriLondon & New York: [1892]A charming pocket-sized edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's translation of important work, Dante's Inferno. -
1900 Rubaiyat of Omar KhayyamLondon: 1900A Truslove and Hanson bound edition of the popular poetry of Omar Khayyam, here translated and adapted by Edward Fitzgerald. -
1960 Land of the Reed PlainsRutland, Vermont & Tokyo: 1960A lovely collection of verses from the Manyoshu translated into English, illustrated and complete with a slipcase. -
1912 The Story of a Hida CraftsmanLondon: 1912A limited edition copy of this magical novel by Ishikawa Masamochi, with beautiful illustrations by Hokusai. -
1880 The Loyal RoninsNew York: 1880A scarce first edition of this translation of Shunsui's historical romance, set in Edo era Japan. Illustrated throughout, from the library of author Thomas Hughes. -
1963 The Life of an Amorous Woman and Other WritingsLondon: 1963An English translation of Ihara Saikaku's stories, in particular those following the steamy affairs of the merchant class, complete with an unclipped dust wrapper. -
1956 Some Prefer NettlesLondon: 1956A superior copy of this Japanese novel translated to English, in an unclipped dust wrapper. -
1965 The Golden CasketLondon: 1965An English translation of these Chinese novellas spanning two millennia, in an unclipped dust wrapper. -
1962 Folk Legends of JapanVermont; Tokyo: 1962A first edition recollecting Japanese folk tales, with the unclipped dust wrapper and illustrated by Yoshie Noguchi. -
1913 Myths & Legends of JapanLondon: 1913A scarce collection of Japanese myths and legends, illustrated by Evelyn Paul with colour plates. -
1874 Tales of Old JapanLondon: 1874A second edition of Mitford's collection of short Japanese stories, illustrated with woodcuts. -
1927 A Wreath of CloudLondon: 1927An excellent early English translation of part III of the Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu, written in the eleventh century. -
1917 The Yotsuya Kwaidan of Otwa InariPhiladelphia: 1917A famous Japanese ghost story, still an influence on Japanese horror today. -
1839-41 The Arabian Nights' EntertainmentsLondon: 1839-41A three volume collection of Lane's edition of 'One Thousand and One Arabian Nights', richly illustrated. -
1932 Etzel AndergastLondon: 1932The uncommon first edition in English of this novel by Jacob Wassermann.