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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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1838 La Comedia de la MortParis: 1838The first edition of the macabre poetry of Theophile Gautier. Gautier ruminates on the theme of death, viewing it as an escape from the tortures of life.
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1900 The Letters of a Portuguese NunPortland, Maine: 1900A scarce Limited Edition of this series of five passionate letters between a Portuguese nun and her French lover. In a lovely full calf signed binding.
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1888 La Vie RustiqueParis: 1888A beautifully bound first edition novel depicting rural life in nineteenth century France, illustrated by Leon Lhermitte.
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1977 Le Temps des Amours Souvenirs d'EnfancePairs: 1977A finely bound limited first edition copy of Marcel Pagnol's final volume in his series of autobiographical copies, a wonderful example of this French work.
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1920 The Soldier and DeathLondon: 1920A finely bound copy of this first Arthur Ransome translation of this Russian folk tale.
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1898 La Femme Dans Les Colonies FrancaisParis: 1898A finely bound copy of Durel's work on the women of French colonies.
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1731 Basia Joannis Secundi Nicolai Hagensis or the Kisses of Joannes SecundusLondon: 1731An early edition of this volume of poetry by popular New Latin Poet.