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Great works of literature, often in their first edition. Classic and familiar stories as well as tales you have never heard before. We go back through four hundred years of storytelling.
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1906 The Poems of Algernon Charles SwinburneLondon: 1906A very scarce limited edition set of the poetry of Algernon Charles Swinburne, in handsome half morocco signed bindings by Riviere.
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1880-1882 The Life of George Washington, The Alhambra, and Bonneville's AdventuresLondon: 1880-1882A very scarce full morocco seven volume set of American writer Washington Irving's works, including his biography of George Washington.
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1890 6 vols Selected Works of Robert Smith SurteesLondon : 1890A wonderful six volume collection of the works of Robert Smith Surtees, in lovely binding and with hand coloured plates.
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1930 The Three WayfarersNew York and London: 1930Bright limited edition of this play by Thomas Hardy, featuring lovely illustrations by William H. Cotton.
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Signed1902 The Sketch BookLondon: 1902A very scarce two volume limited edition of Washington Irving's literary anthology 'The Sketch Book', signed by the illustrator, Edmund Sullivan.
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1914 Knickerbocker Papers, Being Rip Van Winkle and the Legend of Sleepy HollowLondon : 1914A smart limited edition copy of Washington Irving's most popular works, printed on handmade Riccardi Paper.
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1902-4 Poems & Ballads Second and Third Series Tristram of LyonesseMaine: 1902-4Two limited edition poetical works by the controversial Victorian poet Algernon Charles Swinburne, lovely examples of his poetry.
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1896 The Tale of BalenLondon: 1896A fine first edition of Algernon Charles Swinburne's Arthurian poem, in a fine morocco binding with a custom marbled paper slipcase.
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1869 Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities John Jorrocks Robert Surtees IllustratedLondon: 1869A finely bound copy of Robert Smith Surtees' Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities. In a beautiful half crushed morocco binding, with the illustrations remaining bright.
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1908 Hunts with Jorrocks Surtees G. Denholm Armour Limited First Edition Signed IllustratedLondon: 1908An uncommon first thus edition copy of this work by Robert Smith Surtees, copiously illustrated throughout and signed by the renowned British artist George Denholm Armour.
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1899 2Vols R.S. Surtees Ask Mamma John Leech Illustrations Limited EditionLondon: 1899A presumed limited edition of Surtees' "Ask Mamma".
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1822 2vols Bracebridge Hall The Humorists Geoffrey Crayon Washington IrvingLondon: 1822The first U.K Edition of Washington Irving's Bracebridge Hall.
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1923 Atalanta in Calydon a Tragedy Algernon Charles Swinburne Limited Edition Riccardi Paper MediciLondon: 1923A limited edition copy of Algernon Swinburne's best early work, 'Atalanta in Calydon'. Printed by the Riccardi press, on hand-made Riccardi paper.
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1888 Robert Smith Surtees Hillingdon Hall In Leather Binding With Twelve PlatesLondon: 1888An illustrated edition of Surtees' Hillingdon Hall, in very attractive leather binding.
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1862-3 15vol The Works of Thomas de Quincey Essays Opium EaterEdinburgh: 1862-3A handsomely bound collection of the essays of Thomas de Quincey.
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1880-1908 5vols Works of Algernon Charles SwinburneLondon: 1880-1908A beautiful set of some of the Works of Algernon Charles Swinburne.
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c1903 2vols Oeuvres de Shakespere Translated by Victor Hugo Tomes I and IIParis: 1903A part set of two volumes of the Oeuvres de Shakespeare.