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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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1937 Twenty Poems from Rudyard KiplingLondon: 1937A limited edition collection of poetry by the celebrated Rudyard Kipling, in the original very scarce dust wrapper and from the library of Kipling's literary agent.
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1923-27 Eight Volumes of Limited Edition Works by Daniel DefoeLondon: 1923-27Eight volumes of limited edition works by the noted writer Daniel Defoe, including his best known works about the popular character Robinson Crusoe, bound in crushed half morocco.
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Signed1906 The Defence of Poesie and Certain SonnetsLondon: 1906A limited edition work by the English poet Sir Philip Sidney on poetry and sonnets, signed by the engraver, printed on paper vellum and bound in quarter calf.
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Signed1971 Ovid: The Art of LoveGlasgow: 1971A limited edition, illustrated copy of this mythological work, signed by the artist and in the original slipcase.
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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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Signed1960 Simple FaithSalford: 1960A very scarce fables about dinosaurs by David Yeomans Cooke, one of only twenty five copies printed.
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Signed1972 The Making of AshendenLondon: 1972A smart limited edition novella by Stanley Elkin, one of one hundred copies signed by the author.
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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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Signed1931 The Fairy HillNot Stated: 1931A scarce limited edition novella by Edward Shanks, a fantasy work signed by the author.
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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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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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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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c1890 The Works of Alexandre DumasNew York : c1890A limited edition complete set of illustrated works by the noted Alexandre Dumas, including his popular work 'The Count of Monte Cristo', bound in quarter morocco.
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1928 The Pilgrim's Progress and the Life & Death of Mr BadmanLondon: 1928A limited edition work from the Nonesuch Press featuring two of John Bunyan's religious allegories, with illustrations throughout.
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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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1929 VathekLondon: 1929A limited edition, newly translated copy of William Beckford's gothic tale, illustrated by Marion V. Dorn.
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1927 The Temple: Sacred Poems & Private EjaculationsLondon: 1927An uncommon limited edition work featuring a collection of poetry by George Herbert, published by nonesuch private press, in a decorative embroidered cloth binding.
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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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1970 Winter VisitorsNew York: 1970An excellent copy of this limited edition work by Mary McCarthy, retaining the original glassine.
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1990 Sylvius: Der DichterLeipzig: 1990A beautiful copy of this scarce, limited edition work with illustrations from French painter, sculptor, and printmaker Honoré-Victorin Daumier.
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2002 CandideNew York : 2002A lovely limited edition copy of this popular work by Voltaire, illustrated by Rockwell Kent.
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Signed1923 The Wallet of Kai LungLondon: 1923A very smart signed limited edition of Ernest Bramah's collection of fantasy short stories.
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Signed1924 Kai Lung's Golden HoursLondon: 1924A beautifully bound, signed limited edition of Ernest Bramah's fantasy novel, in a half calf signed binding with slip case.
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Signed1992 Guardian AngelBristol: 1992A signed limited edition of this work of detective fiction by Sara Paretsky.
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Signed1995 Killing CriticsGloucestershire: 1995A limited edition De Luxe signed copy of this work from the 'Kathy Mallory' series by Carol O'Connell.
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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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Signed2008 Northern LightsLondon: 2008A fine signed limited edition copy of Philip Pullman's first fantasy novel following the adventures of Lyra.
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Signed2007 Knots & CrossesLondon: 2007A signed special collector's edition of Ian Rankin's first Inspector Rebus novel, a sealed copy.
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Signed1963 Basil Seal Rides Again, or, The Rake's RegressBoston: 1963A smart limited edition short story by Evelyn Waugh, signed by the author. An interesting association from the library of the son of one of Waugh's lovers.
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Signed1963 Basil Seal Rides Again, or, The Rake's RegressLondon: 1963A signed limited edition short story by Evelyn Waugh, signed by Waugh himself, from the library of a son of one of his lovers, Joyce Gill.
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Signed1934 The Modern "Rake's Progress"London: 1934Rebecca West's brilliant retelling of Hogarth's engraving series, following a man's ruin, a signed limited edition with colourful plates by David Low.
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1926 The Life and Astonishing Adventures of John DanielLondon : 1926A smart limited edition copy of this novel by Ralph Morris.
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1887 Raphael Pages de la Vingtieme AnneeParis: 1887A smartly bound limited edition copy of this romantic and sentimental French novel by Alphonse de Lamartine, complete with engravings.
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1874 Renart-le-Nouvel Roman SatiriqueParis: 1874A limited edition copy of this satirical novel by Jacquemars Gielee.