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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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Signed1889 Selected Poems of Matthew PriorLondon: 1889A beautifully bound edition of the poetry of Matthew Prior, one of only fifty signed copies produced, and in a Ramage binding.
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Signed1948 Divide and RulePennsylvania: 1948The first edition of this collection of two thrilling science fiction novellas set in the Earth's future, a signed limited edition.
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Signed1992 Kaeti on TourLondon: 1992A signed limited edition of Keith Roberts's penultimate literary work, with a loosely inserted signed typed letter from the author referring to his recent MS diagnosis.
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1922 A New SalomeNot Stated: 1922A very scarce novella following a complicated romantic entanglement, illustrated by the author throughout.
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1952 The Heads of CerberusPennsylvania: 1952A limited first edition in book form of this early dystopian novel by Francis Stevens, an intriguing sci-fi novel in a dust wrapper and slipcase.
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Signed1991 Lempriere's DictionaryLondon: 1991A signed limited edition of the debut novel of Lawrence Norfolk, an interesting piece of historical fiction surrounding John Lempriere's 'Bibliotheca Classica'.
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Signed1938 The King Was in His Counting House: A Comedy of Common-SenseNew York: 1938A scarce signed limited edition of Branch Cadell's novel set in the Italian Renaissance. The first work in his 'Heirs and Assigns' trilogy.
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Signed1940 Hamlet Had an Uncle: A Comedy of HonorNew York: 1940A scarce signed limited edition of Branch Cadell's retelling of Hamlet. The second work in his 'Heirs and Assigns' trilogy.
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Signed1977 Alphonso's DreamLondon: 1977An exceptionally scarce, Limited Edition children's poem, signed and with a letter from the illustrator, Peter Weevers.
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Signed1992 I Saw Esau: The Schoolchild's Pocket BookLondon: 1992The scarce signed limited edition of this charming collection of traditional rhymes for children, illustrated by Maurice Sendak.
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Signed1979 Crystal of a Hundred DreamsSan Francisco: 1979A limited edition collection of plates by Stephen E. Fabian, signed by the artist himself.
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Signed1977 Frank Kelly Freas: The Art of Science FictionNorfolk: 1977A wonderful signed, limited edition celebration of the art of Frank Kelly Freas, known as the 'Dean of Science Fiction Artists'.
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1930 The AloeLondon: 1930A fine copy of this limited edition posthumously published novel by Katherine Mansfield. The first edition of this work.
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1925 Reflections on the Death of a Porcupine and Other EssaysPhiladelphia: 1925An exceptionally bright copy of the limited edition first edition of D. H. Lawrence's collection of philosophical essays.
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1931 The Man Who DiedLondon: 1931The first edition thus of D. H. Lawrence's short novel, limited to 2,000 copies, and retaining the publisher's original dust wrapper.
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Signed2018 Bridge of ClayLondon; et al: 2018A superb limited edition copy of this popular novel by Australian author, Markus Zusak, a sought after signed copy.
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Signed1906 Birket FosterLondon: 1906A signed Edition de Luxe of Cundall's richly illustrated celebration of the work of Birket Foster.
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Signed1929 FablesLondon: 1929A superb copy of these collected fables of T. F. Powys, a signed limited edition copy illustrated by Gilbert Spencer.
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Signed1909 The Fables of AesopLondon: 1909An exceptional limited edition collection of Aesop's fables, illustrated in colour and signed by Detmold.
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1929 Jane Austen: A BibliographyLondon: 1929A limited edition copy of this illustrated bibliography of Jane Austen's works.
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1896 VersesLondon: 1896The first edition of Ernest Dowson's uncommon, limited edition collection of poems, in a binding designed by Aubrey Beardsley.
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1970 Winter VisitorsNew York: 1970An excellent copy of this limited edition work by Mary McCarthy, retaining the original glassine.
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1931 First Hymn to Lenin and Other PoemsLondon: 1931The first edition of this Limited Edition collection of poems by Hugh McDiarmid.
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Signed1990 Life of the Poet Gnaeus Robertulus GravesaDeià, Mallorca: 1990A fine copy of this very scarce Limited Edition work from the poet Robert Graves, illustrated by Alice Meyer Wallace, and in a full vellum binding.
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Signed1927 With the YearsLondon: 1927A limited edition, signed copy of this work of poetry by Cecil French illustrated by woodcuts but the author.
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Signed1911 The Transmutation of LingLondon: 1911The first edition of this beautifully illustrated Ernest Bramah 'Kai Lung' work, signed by the illustrator, Ilbery Lynch.
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Signed1992 Guardian AngelBristol: 1992A signed limited edition of this work of detective fiction by Sara Paretsky.
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c1900 The Complete Works of George EliotLondon: c1900A limited edition collection of works from George Eliot bound in half morocco.
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Signed1955 The Future of the WorldTunbridge Wells: 1955A signed presentation copy of this very scarce limited edition science fiction play.
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1928 A Century of Broadside ElegiesLondon : 1928A limited edition copy of this collection of newspaper elegies from the 17th Century.
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1923 Miscellaneous PoemsLondon : 1923A collection of miscellaneous poems by metaphysical poet Andrew Marvell, being a limited edition work.
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1930 The Works of Cyril TourneurLondon: 1930A smart limited edition copy of the plays of Cyril Tourneur.
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1928 The Complete Works of Thomas Lovell BeddoesLondon: 1928The collected works of English author Thomas Lovell Beddoes in two volumes, one of 750 copies printed.
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1890 Letters of Philip Dormer Fourth Earl of Chesterfield to His Godson and SuccessorOxford: 1890A smart limited edition of Lord Chesterfield's letters to his godson, offering insight to eighteenth century society and politics.
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1983 The Poems of William AustinOxford: 1983A limited edition copy William Austin's poetry, signed by the editor.
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1844-1884 9 Volumes The Complete Works in Verse and Prose of Edmund Spenser-: 1844-1884A privately printed set of the complete works of Edmund Spenser. With illustrations, and a biographical introduction to the sixteenth century poet.