World Literature
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1880-81 Chamber's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and ArtLondon: 1880-81Two volumes featuring the 'Chamber's Journal' periodicals from 1880 and 1881, bound in half calf.
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1895 Wee Willie Winkie, Soldiers Three and Other StoriesLondon: 1895Two collections of stories by the Nobel Prize winning author, Rudyard Kipling.
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1792 3vol Les Nouvelles de Marguerite, Reine de NavarreBerne: 1792A collection of short stories from Marguerite de Navarre, Queen of Navarre, with illustrations throughout. In the original French language.
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1908 Warriors of BritainLondon: [1908]A historical account of the warriors of Britain by Walter Richards, bound in full calf.
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1906 A Letter From Rudyard Kipling on the Possible Source of the TempestProvidence: 1906A very scarce, private printing of a letter from Rudyard Kipling to the editor of the 'Spectator' detailing his thoughts on the possible source of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'.
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1898 A Fleet in Being: Notes of Two Trips with the Channel SquadronLondon: 1898The first edition of this collection of articles by Rudyard Kipling on his time with the navy.
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1923 Kipling CalendarLondon: [1923]The first edition of this calendar of quotes from Rudyard Kipling, in the original dust wrapper.
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1898 The Day's WorkLondon: 1898The first edition of this collection of short stories by the award winning author, Rudyard Kipling.
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1921 The Mind of the EnglishNew York : 1921The first edition of this very scarce transcribed speech by Rudyard Kipling, in the original binding and the original glassine dust wrapper.
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1916 Debits and CreditsNew York: 1926The first U.S edition of this collection of stories and poems by Rudyard KIpling.
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1915 France at WarNew York : 1915The first U.S edition of this collection of wartime articles by Rudyard Kipling from the library of his literary agent.
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1924 Independence: Rectorial address Delivered At St. Andrews October 10, 1923New York: 1924The U.S edition of this transcript of a speech delivered by the noted Rudyard Kipling at the University of St Andrews, in the original dust wrapper.
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1929 The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales for My ChildrenLondon: 1929A collection of stories about Greek heroes and mythology, by the noted Charles Kingsley, bound in full crushed morocco and a slipcase.
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1923 Land and Sea Tales: For Scouts and GuidesLondon: 1923A collection of tales for boy scouts by the celebrated Rudyard Kipling, bound in full crushed morroco, with the original slipcase.
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1923 Land and Sea Tales: For Scouts and GuidesLondon: 1923A collection of tales intended for boy scouts by the celebrated Rudyard Kipling, bound in full crushed morroco, with a slipcase.
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Signed1993-2012 Nine Volumes of Helen Dunmore Novels, With Five SignedLondon: 1992-2012Nine first edition novels by the award winning Helen Dunmore, all in lovely condition, with five of the works being signed by the author and all in their original unclipped dust wrappers.
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1977-85 Five First Edition 'Jemima Shore' Mystery Novels by Antonia FraserLondon: 1977-85Five 'Jemima Shore' mystery novels by Antonia Fraser, in their original dust wrappers.
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1949-53 Four Volumes of Pamela Frankau NovelsLondon: 1949-53Four first edition novels by Pamela Frankau, in their original dust wrappers.
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Signed1957 The BridgeNew York: 1957A first US edition of this novel by Pamela Frankau, inscribed by the author and in the original Dust Wrapper.
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1961-79 Six First Edition Gollancz Crime and Thriller NovelsLondon: 1961-79Six first edition, thrilling crime novels by a host of fantastic authors, all in their original dust wrappers.
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Signed1939-68 Nine Volumes of First Edition Novels by Pamela FrankauLondon: 1939-68Nine first edition novels by the popular English author, Pamela Frankau, including a signed copy of Ask Me no More.
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1948-57 Four Volumes of First Edition Novels by Howard SpringLondon: 1948-57Four first edition fiction novels by Howard Spring, in the original unclipped dust wrappers.
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1959 The PledgeNew York: 1959The first US edition of this crime novella by Swiss author Friedrich Durrenmat.
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1936 Kasangwa: The Story of a Rhodesian LionLondon: 1936The first edition of this uncommon, illustrated tale about a Rhodesian Lion called Kasangwa.
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1856 Les Aventures d'un Aeronaute Parisien dans les Mondes InconnusLimoges: [1856]The first edition of this uncommon French science fiction novel, about the adventures of a French astronaut.
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1889 Aventures Extraordinaires d'un Savant Russe: Le Soleil et Les Petites PlanetesParis: 1889The first edition of the second work in science fiction series about the voyages of a Russian scientist across the solar system.
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1892 La Guerre Sous L'EauParis: 1892The first edition of this uncommon late nineteenth century science fiction novel about an underwater war, illustrated throughout by Fernand Fau.
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1888 The Fur Country, or, Seventy Degrees North LatitudeLondon: 1888The seventh edition in English of this exciting adventure novel by Jules Verne, illustrated throughout.
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1886 The Mysterious Island (Part II) AbandonedLondon: 1886The fourth edition in English of the second book in Jules Verne's 'Mysterious Island' trilogy, an illustrated work.
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1875 From the Earth to the Moon Direct in 97 Hours 20 Minutes: And a Trip Round itLondon: 1875The fifth edition in English of one of Jules Verne's important and pioneering science fiction novels, a smart illustrated edition.
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1897 Cousin de LavaredeParis: 1897The first edition of this thrilling novel by Paul D'Ivoi, richly illustrated throughout.
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1883 The Tribulations of a ChinamanLondon: 1883The third edition in English of this exciting adventure novel set in China by Jules Verne, a smart illustrated copy.
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1893 Les Robinsons LunairesParis: 1893The first edition of this thrilling late nineteenth century science fiction novel about a lunar voyage, illustrated throughout by Fernand Fau.
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1887 The Steam House. (Part II.) Tigers and TraitorsLondon: 1887The second edition in English of the second part of this popular adventure novel set in India by Jules Verne.
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1951-64 Four First Edition Fiction Novels by Howard SpringLondon: 1951-64Four first edition novels by Howard Spring following the lives of a series of interesting and compelling characters, in the original dust wrappers.