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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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1891 The Letters of Horace Walpole Fourth Earl of OrfordLondon: 1891An illustrated limited edition collection of the letters of Horace Walpole, totalling over two thousands letters written during his lifetime.
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1976 The Log of H.M.S. Providence 1791-1793Guildford: 1976A scarce and fine limited edition of William Bligh's log of his second breadfruit voyage of 1791, on board the H.M.S. Providence.
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1979 The Voyage of the Bounty LaunchGuildford: 1979A scarce limited edition facsimile of John Fryer's handwritten account of the mutiny on the HMS Bounty, and its subsequent voyage. Signed by Stephen Walters.
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Signed1979 The Journal of a Voyage in HMS BeagleGuilford, Surrey: 1979An exceptional limited edition of Charles Darwin's account of the second survey expedition of the HMS Beagle, signed by Darwin's own great-grandson.
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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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c1900 Days of the DandiesLondon: c1900An impressive set of biographies on eminent authors, actors, and politicians, an illustrated limited edition set published by the Grolier Society.
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Signed1907 George Morland His Life and WorksLondon: 1907A deluxe limited edition work on the life and work of George Morland, illustrated in colour and signed by the editor, Walter Gilbey.
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1924 The Receipt Book of Elizabeth Raper and a Portion of her Cipher JournalLondon: 1924A limited edition copy of this work featuring the recipes of Elizabeth Raper, with a portion of her journal edited by her grandson.
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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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1891 Memoirs of Emma Lady HamiltonLondon: 1891A new, limited edition of this collection of memoirs of Emma Lady Hamilton.
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1929 Memoir and Correspondence of Susan Ferrier 1782-1854London : 1929An interesting memoir of Scottish novelist Susan Ferrier.
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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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1903 The Poet Gray as a Naturalist With Selections From His Notes on the SystemaBoston: 1903A smartly rebound limited edition work by Charles Eliot Norton, looking at the poet Thomas Gray as a naturalist.
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1956 25 vols Journal Memoires de la Vie Litteraire and Vie des Freres GoncourtMonaco: 1956A complete twenty five volume set of Journal Memoires de la Vie Litteraire and Vie des Freres Goncourt by the Goncourt brothers, being limited edition copies.
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1929 Mémoires de Monsieur de Pontis, Maréchal de BatailleParis: 1929A limited edition copy of the memoirs of the French marshal Louis de Pontis. In a leather binding, published in French.
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1927 La Vie de DisraeliParis: 1927A smart leather bound, limited edition copy of this French biography of Benjamin Disraeli.
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1883 Correspondance de Madame Gourdan dite La Petite ComtesseBrussels: 1883A new edition copy in French of Correspondance de Madame Gourdan.
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1928 Lettres de Marie Rabutin, Dame de Chantal, Marquise de SevigneDijon: 1928A lovely copy of this two volume limited edition of the letters of seventeenth century French aristocrat Marie Sevigne.
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Signed1983 ...one November day in 1980 the other Graham Greene burst through his shadow...London : 1983A limited edition copy of this interview with Graham Greene, signed from the publishers.
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1916 John M. Synge: A Few Personal Recollections with Biographical NotesLetchworth : 1916A limited edition copy of these personal recollections of writer John M. Synge.
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Signed1899 Robert Blake Admiral and General at SeaLondon : 1899A limited, signed edition copy of this biography of Robert Blake.
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1885 Ralph Thoresby the Topographer; His Town and TimesLeeds: 1885The first limited edition of important topographer Ralph Thoresby's biography in two volumes.
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2002 MarilynLondon: 2002A moving tribute to Marilyn Monroe, showing her life in photographs taken by Andre de Dienes, and her growth into the blonde bombshell icon.
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Signed1903 Happy EnglandLondon: 1903A signed limited edition work featuring the beautiful illustrations of Helen Allingham, alongside a biography and descriptions.
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1903 The Electress Sophia and the Hanoverian SuccessionLondon: 1903Adolphus William Ward's Limited Edition illustrated study of the Electress Sophia and Hanoverian succession, handsomely bound in half morocco.
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Signed1907 George Morland His Life and WorksLondon : 1907A wonderful limited edition, signed copy of this biography of the life and works of painter George Morland.
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1926 Memoires for my Grand-SonLondon: 1926A charming Limited Edition of this biographical work by English writer John Evelyn, in the publisher's original glassine and slip case.
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1926 Memoires for my Grand-SonLondon: 1926A charming Limited Edition of this biographical work by English writer John Evelyn, written between 1704 and 1705.
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Signed1930 The Private Letter-Books of Sir Walter ScottLondon: 1930In a striking full crushed morocco fine binding by Wallis, this is an impressive and very scarce Limited Edition publication of the letters of Sir Walter Scott, signed by Wilfred Partington and Hugh Walpole.
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Signed1923 An Annotated Bibliography of Sir Richard Francis BurtonLondon: 1923A signed limited edition copy of this bibliography of Richard Francis Burton, alongside a letter from the author.
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c2004 Une Lettre Inédite de Napoleon a Champagny, ministre des Relations extérieuresParis: c2004Facsimile of an inedited letter from Napoleon to the minister of foreign relations, very scarce limited edition.
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Signed1884 Life and Labours of Hablot Knight Browne, "Phiz"London: 1884A signed, limited edition biography of the life and work of famed Victorian era illustrator Hablot Knight Brown, better known as Phiz.
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Signed1927 Henry AlkenLondon: 1927A lavishly illustrated limited edition study on the sporting paintings of Henry Alken, a signed work complete with plates in colour and monochrome.
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1973 Paul Hogarth's American AlbumLondon: 1973A fine, limited edition, collection of journal entries and illustrations by the popular artist, Paul Hogarth.
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1947 Thyme and BergamotLondon: 1947A limited edition first issue of this account of a travelling botanist, with illustrations by John O'Connor.