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Literature
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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c1870-1880 6Vol The Novels of Robert Smith SurteesLondon: c1870-1880Six volumes of the comic novels of Robert Smith Surtees, each illustrated throughout with hand coloured plates from artists 'Phiz' and John Leech. -
1877 Bracebridge HallLondon: 1877A wonderful copy of Washington Irving's popular episodic novel, with illustrations and a frontispiece engraving by R. Caldecott. -
1928 The Early Life of Thomas Hardy, 1840-1891London: 1928Thomas Hardy's wife's biography of the famed author, providing a personal insight into the first half of his life, and illustrated throughout. -
1876 Old ChristmasLondon: 1876A first edition copy of the quaint Christmas stories by the American author Washington Irving, complete with engravings by Randolph Caldecott. -
1967 The Gentlewomen of EvilNew York: 1967An anthology of supernatural stories written by female authors in the Victorian era, selected and introduced by Peter Haining. A lovely first edition. -
1830 The Life and Voyages of Christopher ColumbusLondon: 1830A smart copy of this abridged edition of Washington Irving's biographical work on Christopher Columbus, complete with illustrated plates and folding maps. -
1910 Mr. Jorrocks' Lectors From Handley CrossLondon: 1910A first edition copy of this humorous work by R.S. Surtees, featuring his well-known Cockney character, Mr. Jorrocks. Illustrated throughout. -
1860 Plain or Ringlets?London: 1860The first edition of this popular Surtees hunting novel, illustrated beautifully with hand-coloured plates throughout, with an impressive provenance. -
1858 Ask Mama, or, the Richest Commoner in EnglandLondon: 1858A beautifully hand-coloured first edition copy of this popular Surtees' novel, a wonderful work illustrated here by John Leech. -
1885 Tom Brown's School-Days; Wanderings in South America; Old Christmas; Bracebridge HallLondon: 1885A scarce edition of this volume comprising four works by Thomas Hughes, Charles Waterton, and Washington Irving. With numerous illustrations by Randolph Caldecott and others. -
1888 Hillingdon Hall, or, the Cockney SquireLondon: 1888The first illustrated edition of this novel following Jorrocks, illustrated with hand-coloured plates. -
1931 Frankenstein, Illustrated with Scenes from the Universal PhotoplayNew York: 1931An exciting edition of Mary Shelley's Gothic novel, featuring numerous still images from the iconic 1931 film. -
1923 The Famous Tragedy of the Queen of CornwallLondon: 1923An excellent first edition of Thomas Hardy's play in One Act, with illustrations. -
1923 The Famous Tragedy of the Queen of Cornwall at Tintagel in LyonnesseLondon: 1923Thomas Hardy's poetical dramatic one-act play, one of his only stage-works, illustrated throughout. -
1888 Wessex Tales Strange, Lively, and CommonplaceNew York: 1888The very scarce first U.S. edition of this Wessex-based short story collection by Thomas Hardy, illustrated with a portrait frontispiece. -
1909 Hunts With JorrocksLondon: 1909A beautifully illustrated collection of the hunting scenes from Robert Surtees' 'Handely Cross', illustrated in colour throghout. -
1909 Hunts With JorrocksLondon: 1909Robert Surtees' hunting scenes from his popular work 'Handley Cross', illustrated with colour plates. -
c1880 The Novels of Robert Smith SurteesLondon: c1880A uniformly decorative cloth bound set of six sporting novels of Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated in colour throughout. The Subscription Edition. -
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. -
1877 Bracebridge Hall Washington Irving R. Caldecott Illus Leather BindingLondon: 1877A smartly rebound copy of this charming collection of character sketches by Washington Irving, illustrated throughout by R. Caldecott. -
c1870 Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour R. S. Surtees John Leech Illus Colour PlatesLondon: c1870A colour illustrated edition of Surtees' humorous sporting novel 'Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour'. -
c1880 3vol Surtees Ask Mamma Mr Romford's Hounds Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour IllusLondon: c1880A profusely illustrated three volume set of these much loved humorous works by Robert Smith Surtees, complete with numerous charming colour illustrations by noted ilustrator John Leech. -
1822 2vols Bracebridge Hall The Humorists Geoffrey Crayon Washington IrvingLondon: 1822The first U.K Edition of Washington Irving's Bracebridge Hall. -
1888 Robert Smith Surtees Hillingdon Hall In Leather Binding With Twelve PlatesLondon: 1888An illustrated edition of Surtees' Hillingdon Hall, in very attractive leather binding. -
1862-3 15vol The Works of Thomas de Quincey Essays Opium EaterEdinburgh: 1862-3A handsomely bound collection of the essays of Thomas de Quincey. -
1835 The Beauties of Washington Irving Illustrated Fourth EditionLondon: 1935A copy of 'The Beauties of Washington Irving, Esq'. -
c1903 2vols Oeuvres de Shakespere Translated by Victor Hugo Tomes I and IIParis: 1903A part set of two volumes of the Oeuvres de Shakespeare.