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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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1957 The Complete Writings of William BlakeLondon: 1957The complete collection of works by the noted William Blake, printed by the Nonesuch Press private press.
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c1940 The TrumpetLondon & Birmingham: c1940The first edition of this scarce, privately printed work of poetry and prose by John D. Cramer.
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1838 Visions of the Western RailwaysLondon: 1838The first edition of this very scarce privately circulated volume of poetry by Richard Edward Austin Townsend.
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1869 4 vols The Poems of Phineas FletcherNot Stated : 1869A complete four volume set of the poetry of Phineas Fletcher, being limited edition copies.
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Signed1947 The Bells of Great RollrightWinchester: 1947A signed, first edition copy of The Bells of Great Rollright, with illustrations.
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Signed1862 Poems MDCCCXXX - MDCCCXXXIIIToronto: 1862A pirated edition of a collection of early poems by Alfred Lord Tennyson, with a loosely inserted signed letter from the publisher, James Dykes Campbell.
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1899 Ode on a Lycian TombNew York: [1899]Silas Weir Mitchell reflects on mourning and loss in this moving poem loosely modelled on Keats' Ode on a Grecian Urn. A privately printed copy, inscribed by the author.
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1919 "Sunday Poems" by George A. DouglasNot Stated: 1919A charming volume of unpublished Christian poetry reflecting on the First World War, and including twenty-eight short poems.
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Signed1966 Seventeen Poems Missing From Love RespeltLondon: 1966A signed Limited Edition volume of poetry from Rupert Graves, in an unfinished full morocco binding by Ivor Robinson.
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Signed1880 Border Notes & Mixty-MaxtyNewcastle: 1880A signed presentation copy of the scarce first edition of this charming collection of poetic verse and miscellany from Northumberland artist Joseph Crawhall.
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Signed1929 The Eaten HeartChapelle-Reanville : 1929A signed limited edition poetry collection by Richard Aldington, published by the Hours Press, the Press of Nancy Cunard.
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1908 The Web of Life, a Book of PoemsLondon: 1908A lovely Samurai Press limited edition collection of poetry by Wilfrid Wilson Gibson, one of his early volumes.
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1937 PoemsLondon: 1937A privately printed collection of poetry by Thomas Gray, presented in a paper-vellum binding for Eton College school leavers.
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1891 Auburnia Etc.London: 1891A very scarce private printing of 'The Deserted village' and other miscellaneous poems, translated into Latin by Oswald Augustus Smith.
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1853 Remains In Verse and Prose Of Arthur Henry HallamNot stated: 1853A touching posthumous collection of Arthur Henry Hallam's writing compiled before his sudden death in 1834.
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1886 3vol The Decameron of Giovanni BoccacciLondon: 1896A scarce Limited Edition English translation of this masterpiece of early Italian literature. Illustrated throughout.
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1974 Publishing in the West Alan SwallowSanta Fe: 1974A lovely copy of this short semi-biographical work of Alan Swallow written by William F. Claire. Printed privately by The Lightning Tree publishing company.
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1937 PoemsEton: 1937A lovely collection of verses by Thomas Gray, privately printed for leavers of Eton College and presented in a vellum binding.
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1925 Songs of the GardenLondon: 1925A Nonesuch limited edition collection of poetry and songs by a variety of authors and composers, with engravings throughout by W. M. R. Quick.
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1925 PoemsShaftesbury: 1925A limited edition poetry collection by Lewis W. Townsend, published by the private High House Press, a lovely work.
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1938 Six PoemsBristol: 1938A limited edition private press collection of six beautiful poems, published by the High House Press.
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1927 The Room and Other Poems: 1921-1926Shaftesbury: 1927A limtied edition collection of the early poems of Eric Walter White, published by the private High House Press.
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1929 A Song About Tsar Ivan VasilevitchLondon: 1929A uniquely bound limited edition of this classic Romantic Russian poem, formatted and illustrated by Paul Nash.
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1915 For Her Friends and Mine Erwin F Smith Signed Letter Association CopyWashington: 1915An uncommon, association copy of this poetry collection by noted plant pathologist, Erwin Frink Smith. This collection was privately printed and has been gifted by the author's wife to one Dr Clinton.
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1935 Frank Bedwell His Christmas Verses 1897-1909 Signed Very Scarce IllustratedUnknown: 1935A very scarce collection of Christmas poems by Frank Bedwell, bound in a lovely imitation morocco binding and signed by two of his sons.
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1993 The Lodging House Fire WH Davies Private Press Limited Ed Wookey HoleHarvington: 1993A very scarce and beautifully produced copy of this poem by Welsh author, William Henry Davies. Being one of seven copies produced.
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Signed1983 A Posy of Wild Flowers Victor Bonham-Carter Signed Limited Edition Illustrated PoetryLondon; Somerset: 1983A charming limited edition work on wild flowers dedicated by the author to the colophon.
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1928 Poems by Thomas Gray Eton Vellum BindingLondon: 1928A lovely edition of Gray's poetry printed specially as a presentation volume for students at Eton, his old college.
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1847 The Prize Book Illustrated Plates Privately Published Children Stories PoemLondon : 1847A compilation of plays, prose and poetry.
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1894 Coridon's Song And Other Verses Illustrated By Hugh Thomson Large paperLondon : 1894A limited edition late 19th century collection of light-hearted poetry, illustrated by Hugh Thomson and with an introduction by Austin Dobson
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c1936 POETRY Threads of Gold given through P.H.London: c1936A privately printed collection of religious poetry from an anonymous author, known only as 'P.H.'.
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1838 Augustus Foster Lyde Poetical Remains Buds of Spring Hymn Episcopal First EditionBoston: 1838A uncommon book of hymns written by Augustus Foster Lyde.
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1915 Esther and Other Poems by Artemus G Bathurst Authors Edition Very ScarceUnknown: 1915A beautiful author's edition of this very scarce collection of poetry by Artemus G. Bathurst.
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1927 A Stitch in Time or Pride Prevents a Fall J Laver Limited Ed Nonesuch PressLondon : 1927The first edition of James Laver's pastiche poem.
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1929 Love's Progress or The Education of Araminta James Laver First Ed NonesuchLondon : 1929The first edition of Laver's popular poem.
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1891 Verses By F W W Pattenden Privately Printed Scarce First EditionLondon: 1891A scarce privately printed collection of poetry by F. W. W. Pattenden. A large number of these verses were written for amusement. With a memoir and prefatory note to front.