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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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1821 The Oxford SausageOxford: 1821A handsome copy of this collection of humorous poetry from the University of Oxford, rebound in smart quarter morocco.
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1925 The DuennaLondon: 1925A beautifully illustrated copy of this classic comic opera by Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
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Signed1962 A Clockwork OrangeLondon: 1962A smartly bound, first edition copy of Anthony Burgess' celebrated novel, his jeu d'espirit, 'A Clockwork Orange'. With a signed letter from the author loosely inserted.
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Signed2003 Heir of MysteryLondon: 2003A fantastic first edition copy of this dark humour novel by Philip Ardagh, signed by both author and illustrator David Roberts.
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1904 Bon MotsLondon: 1904A charming and witty joke book, containing the one-liners of acclaimed writers Sydney Smith and Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
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1956 A Whizz For AtommsLondon: 1956A first edition of this humorous book written by Geoffrey Willans and illustrated by Ronald Searle.
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1962 A Clockwork OrangeLondon: 1962An uncommon, first edition copy of Anthony Burgess' celebrated novel, his jeu d'espirit, 'A Clockwork Orange'.
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Signed1962 A Clockwork OrangeLondon: 1962A scarce, signed, first edition copy of Anthony Burgess' celebrated novel, his jeu d'espirit, 'A Clockwork Orange'.
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1903 Thy Servant a DogLondon: 1930An exceptional early copy of this charming humorous work from noted author, Rudyard Kipling.
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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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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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1885 Brand New Ballads by Charles G Leland Scarce First Edition Original WrapsLondon: 1885A very smart little copy of Charles Leland's humorous brand of poetry that is offered here complete with its original card wraps.
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1886, Volume XXVI of The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray Punch Illustrated ScarceLondon: 1886A quarter leather bound edition with marbled boards of Volume 26 of 'The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray' and his 'Contributions to Punch' complete with the authors own illustrations.
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Signed1965 Rhymes for The Irreverent E Y Harburg First Edition Illus S ChwastNew York: 1965A signed, first edition of this collection of rhymes.