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World Literature
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1946 Quest for Sita of Ravana the Dark Angel and His Paradise at LankaLondon: 1946A fine, limited edition copy of this beautifully illustrated retelling of a section from the Sanskrit epic 'The Ramayana'. From the library of noted collector Pat Milne-Henderson. -
1822 Elizabeth; or, the Exiles of Siberia. A Tale, Founded Upon FactsLondon: 1822A nicely bound English translation of this popular French historical romance novel by Madame Sophie Cottin. -
1764 Jerusalem Delivered an Heroic Poem Translated from the Italian of Torquato TassoLondon: 1764The second English language edition of this epic poem by the Italian poet, Torquato Tasso. -
1893 Catriona A Sequel to KidnappedLondon: 1893The first edition of this novel by noted Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. 'Catriona' is a sequel to Stevenson's earlier novel 'Kidnapped' and follows the same central character, David Balfour. -
1924 Tendres StocksParis: 1924A fine, beautifully produced first illustrated edition of this short story collection by noted Modernist author, Paul Morand. -
1925 Lewis Et IreneParis: 1925A fine, first edition thus copy of this beautifully illustrated novel by French Modernist creator, Paul Morand. -
1990 Six First Edition Novels by Carlos FuentesLondon: 1990-2008A fine collection of first edition novels by Mexico's most celebrated novelist, Carlos Fuentes. -
1900-8 Oeuvres Completes de Honore de BalzacParis: 1900-8An illustrated collection of four of Honore de Balzac's most popular novels, including 'Cousin Pons', illustrated throughout, in the original French. -
1889 Fumo e CenereMilano: 1889A scarce second edition of this scarce romantic Italian novel by Ugo Valcarenghi, in the original Italian. -
1767 BelisariusLondon: 1767The second English edition of Marmontel's banned novel about the life of Belisarius. -
1767 BelisaireParis: 1767The original French first edition of Jean-Francois Marmonetal's controversial and banned novel on the life of Belisarius, illustrated. -
1788 Oeuvres Badines et Morales de Monsieur CazotteLondon: 1788A uniformly bound collection of the works of the French author Jacques Cazotte, here written in the original French. -
1825 Sammtliche SchriftenBerlin: 1825-28The complete thirty-two volumes of Ephraim Gotthold Lessing's works. In a pocket sized format, bound over sixteen volumes. -
1864 Contes des Paysans et Des Patres SlavesParis: 1864A French translation of Aleksander Chodzko's Slavic tales. The stories have been collected from Slavic peasants and herdsmen. -
1881 Les Caracteres de la BruyereParis: 1881A French edition of Bruyere's collection of satirical and critical essays, in the original French. -
1824 Atala ReneBrussels : 1824An original French edition of this combined volume of two of Chateaubriand's novellas, 'Atala' and 'Rene'. -
1807 The Adventures of Gil Blas of SantillanaLondon: 1807A nicely bound four volume complete set of Alain-Rene Lesage's picaresque novel 'Gil Blas', illustrated profusely. -
1963 Gabriela Clove and CinnamonLondon: 1963The first UK edition of Jorge Amada's popular romance novel set in a small town in Brazil, 'Gabriela Clove and Cinnamon'. -
1871 Corinne ou l'ItalieParis: 1871A vellum bound copy of Madame Germaine de Stael's novel and homage to Italy, 'Corinne', in a smart binding with gauffered fore edge. -
1828 I Promessi Sposi Storia Milanese del Secolo XVIIParigi; Paris: 1828A beautiful and excellently bound copy of the fourth edition of the famous Latin novel 'I Promessi Sposi', a historical novel by the Italian Alessandro Manzoni. -
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1970 The Water HouseLondon: 1970A signed first edition of Antonio Olinto's fascinating novel exploring the relations between Brazil and Africa, 'The Water House'. -
1927 The Complete Works of Doctor Francois RabelaisLondon: 1927A limited edition set of the complete works on Francois Rabelais, illustrated throughout here by Frank C. Pape. -
1822 Elizabeth or the Exiles of Siberia and Paul and VirginiaChiswick: 1822-24Two volumes of classic French novels, written by Madame Cottin and J Bernardin H de Saint Pierre. -
1999 The Fencing MasterLondon: 1999The first edition, first impression of this uncommon UK edition of an important work of Spanish modern fiction, presented in the original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1894 The Heptameron of the Tales of Margaret Queen of NavarreLondon: 1894A uniformly bound collection of the works of 'Heptameron' by Marguerite, Queen of Navarre. Illustrated throughout. -
1981 Tar BabyLondon: 1981The first UK edition of Toni Morrison's interesting novel 'Tar Baby' about the love story between two Black Americans, Jadine and Son. Held in the original publisher's unclipped dustwrapper. -
2001 My Name is RedLondon: 2001The first English edition of Orhan Pamuk's reclaimed novel about minaturists in the Ottoman Empire, translated here into English by Erdag Goknar. Held in the original publisher's unclipped dustwrapper. -
Waterloo Suite du Conscrit de 1813Paris: c1865A collaborative fiction work on the battle of Waterloo from the library of Cefntilla Court which belonged to Richard Somerset, 2nd Baron Raglan. -
Fables Choisies Mises en VersParis: 1709Two volumes of Jean de la Fontaine's historic fables, here written in the original French, and adorned with head-pieces throughout. -
Popular Tales and Romances of the Northern NationsLondon: 1823A very scarce first edition copy of this charming collection of translations of German stories; complete in three volumes. -
Three Plays by BrieuxLondon: 1912A collection of Brieux's plays, signed by Charlotte Frances Shaw whom translated one of the plays. This work has an extensive preface by her husband, and noted playwright, George Bernard Shaw. -
Joannis Meursii Elegantiae Latini Sermonis seu Aloisiae Sigeae Toletanae SatyraeNot Stated: c1770A very scarce, duodecimo copy of this erotic novel by Nicolas Chorier. In the original Latin, this work is extremely scarce in any edition, due to its content. -
Les Sept Entretiens Satiriques D'AloisiaCologne: 1681A very scarce work of seventeenth century erotica by Nicolas Chorier. This is a very early French translation of the work, which is one of the earliest pieces of erotica in Latin. -
c1871 The Conscript or, Invasion of France by MM. Erckhann-ChatrianLondon: c1871An English translation of the duo Emile Erckmann and Alexandre Chatrian's historical novel about the French war of 1813. -
1918 La Petite Cady Camille Pert French Novel Grille de RougeulParis: 1918A romantic novel from French writer Louise-Hortense Grille de Rougeul. -
c1930 Francois RABELAIS Oeuvres Louis MOLANDParis: c1930A collection of works by the French author Francois Rabelais.