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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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Signed1927 The Judgement of Francois VillonLondon: 1927A signed presentation copy of this Limited Edition historical play concerning fifteenth century French poet François Villon.
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1925-1927 2Vol My LifeParis: 1925-1927A Limited Edition of these salacious autobiographies, banned for their sexual explicitness. In unique half reverse calf bindings.
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Signed1969 The EngagementHertfordshire: Undated (dated 1969 by British Library)A charming, limited edition copy of Bryan Guinness's 'The Engagement, part of a limited printing of 1,000 copies. This copy is signed by the author, and contains a gift inscription.
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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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1930 A Propos of Lady Chatterley's LoverLondon: 1930The second trade edition of D. H. Lawrence's essay defending his controversial novel 'Lady Chatterley's Lover', published by The Mandrake Press.
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1930 A Propos of Lady Chatterley's LoverLondon: 1930An advance copy of the first trade edition of D. H. Lawrence defensive essay about his controversial novel, 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'.
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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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1989 Second Fiddle Mary Wesley Privately Printed Limited EditionGutersloh: 1989A lovely copy of this best-selling novel by the renowned author, and one of Britain's most successful novelists, Mary Wesley.
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1920 Arthur Richmond Taber Biography Aviation Sydney Richmond Taber FirstNew Jersey: 1920A first edition of this biography of the American pilot Arthur Richmond Taber, written by his father.
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Signed1972 Close Up by Len Deighton Signed First EditionLondon: 1972A signed first edition copy of 'Close Up' by Len Deighton.
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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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Signed1871 A Memoir of Barbara Duchess of Cleveland George S Steinman Letters SignedUnknown: 1871A scarce copy of this memoir of the Duchess of Cleveland.
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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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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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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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1925 Nonesuch Books Catalogue Publisher's Novels Listings AdvertsLondon : 1925A publishers' catalogue
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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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c1922 The DECAMERON of BOCCACCIONot Stated: c1922A bright, clean privately printed edition of The Decameron by Boccaccio.
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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.
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Signed1901 George Sitwell Country Life in the Seventeenth Century Private Press SignedScarborough: 1901A very scarce edition of Sir George Sitwell's Country Life in the Seventeenth Century with black and white illustrations throughout.
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1930 Edmund Blunden A Summers Fancy Illustrated Limited First Edition 347 Of 405London : 1930A limited edition of A Summer's Fancy by Edmund Blunden, illustrated throughout. The twenty-fifth book issued by the Beaumont Press. Numbers 81-405 printed on handmade paper, this is number 347.
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1872 Richard Henry Horne The Great Peace-Maker Privately Printed Leather BindingLondon: 1872A scarce poem by Richard Henry Horne, in very attractive leather binding.