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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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Signed1931 The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-YezdiPhiladelphia: 1931Richard Burton's famous pseudo-translated poem on Sufi philosophy, signed and inscribed by the illustrator, Willy Pogany.
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1907 Rubaiyat of Omar KhayyamLondon: 1907A sumptuously bound copy of this noted work, presented here in a highly decorative Bumpus binding, with exquisite gilt detail and watered silk pastedowns.
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1917 Rimes of the Diables Bleus1917: 1917A vanishingly scarce first edition collection of poetry from the Chasseurs Alpins, French mountain infantry, during the First World War.
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1886 Lord Macaulay's Essays and Lays of Ancient RomeLondon: 1886A handsome half calf copy of Lord Macaulay's famous essays and poetry, bound by A. Denny.
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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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1961 SiberiaLondon: 1961The classic poem by the acclaimed Yiddish poet and Holocaust survivor, Abraham Sutzkever, with numerous illustrations by Marc Chagall.
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1942 Rubaiyat of Omar KhayyamPhiladelphia: 1942A beautifully illustrated copy of this selection of poems attributed to Omar Khayyam.
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1884 The Poetical Works of Mrs HemansLondon: 1884A handsome collection of Mrs. Hemans' poems in full morocco binding.
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Signed1966 Exsultate, JubilateToronto: 1966A signed, first edition, presentation copy, of this poetry collection by Richard Outram.
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1930 Love and the LuxembourgNew York : 1930A smartly bound, signed copy of this poem by Richard Aldington. Numbered 215 of a limited print run of 475. Bound by the socialite and patron of the arts, Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie.
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1947 Favorite Poems of Henry Wadsworth LongfellowNew York: 1947A beautifully bound selection of poems by fireside poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. In a fine binding by renowned firm Sangorski and Sutcliffe as a Christmas gift from Stanley Bray to socialite and close friend Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie.
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Signed1998 Alan Clodd and the Entiharmon PressLondon: 1998A signed, limited edition copy of Alan Clodd's works, compiled by Steven Halliwell, in a matching slipcase with a suite of four signed poems included. An exquisite copy of this poetry compilation.
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1890-91 Oeuvres Poetiques de Victor HugoParis: 1890-91A collection of four volumes of the poetical works of Victor Hugo.
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c1940 Mince PyeEngland: c1940A charming festive collection of verses, including a recipe for sauce for the goose.
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1825 The Select Melodies of ScotlandLondon: 1825A scarce six volume in one collection of Scottish verses and music, compiled and signed by George Thomson.
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1881 Deutsche LiteraturgeschichteLeipzing: 1881An illustrated history of the literature of Germany in a splendid decorative binding.
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c1932 Assorted Works of Children's LiteratureLondon: c1932An unusually bright collection of four important pieces of children's literature, illustrated in colour and in splendid decorative bindings.
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1926 Ten Droll TalesLondon: 1926An excellent copy of Honore de Balzac's famous short story collection. Illustrated throughout by the famous Belgian painter Jean de Bosschere.
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2009 The Odyssey of HomerLondon: 2009Poet Alexander Pope's celebrated translation of this Greek epic poem, profusely illustrated throughout.
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1959 Fourteen PoemsNorthwood: 1959An uncommon limited edition of the collection of poetry from Nobel Prize winning novelist Doris Lessing.
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1872 Fem Digte af Theokritos Illustrerede af Lorenz FrolichKjobenhavn: 1872An uncommon, Danish edition of Theokritos' poetry. Signed by the prolific Danish author of fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen. Dedicated in his hand, to a close friend.
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1873 EndymionLondon: 1873A beautifully illustrated, scarce edition of John Keat's celebrated iambic poem, 'Endymion'. First edition thus.
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1857 The Legend of the Wandering JewLondon: 1857A very bright, scarce first edition of this Gustave Dore edition of Pierre Dupont's depiction of the legend of the Wandering Jew.
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1788 Poems and PlaysLondon: 1788A scarce, and very smart set of William Haley's poems and plays. Complete with their half-titles.
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1813 The Poems of Lord ByronLondon: 1813-16A beautifully bound collection of Lord Byron's poetry. A selection of first edition issues of his poems, with a finely executed fore-edge painting depicting the castle of Chillon.
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1917 Christ in Hades Stephen Philips Stella Langdale Dustwrapper C Lewis HindLondon; New York: 1917An exceptional copy of Stephen Phillips's 'Christ in Hades', profusely illustrated throughout. Both the volume and the dustwrapper are very smart.
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1904 The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott J Logie Robertson Ashville CollegeLondon: 1904A prize binding copy of Sir Walter Scott's poetical works.
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1847 The Poetical Works of the Rev George Crabbe With His Letters Edited by SonLondon: 1847The poetical works of George Crabbe.
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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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1854 Samuel Rogers Italy A Poem Signed Binding Poetry Verse Grand TourLondon: 1854A finely bound copy of Samuel Rogers' Italy.
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1942 Manon Lescaut Abbe Prevost Illus Limited EditionParis: 1942A limited edition of the classic French tale of the Chevalier des Grieux and his lover Manon Lescaut, following them from France, leading a life of luxury in Paris, to a tragic end in Louisiana.
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1946 O G And Other Ogres First Ed R Reynolds Quentin Crisp SignedLondon: 1946The first edition of this poetry anthology by Reginald Reynolds.
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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.
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1830 Thomson The Seasons And The Castle Of Indolence Pickering Edition LeatherLondon: 1830A very scarce set of poems by James Thomson, in very attractive leather binding.
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1834 Poems by Samuel Rogers First Ed Illustrated Turner Stothard Morocco BindingLondon: 1834The first edition of this poetry collection by Samuel Rogers.