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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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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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1923 Paradoxes and ProblemesLondon: 1923A limited edition copy from nonesuch press of John Donne's collection of prose.
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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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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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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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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.
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1919 AdolpheParis: 1919A lovely limited edition of Benjamin Constant's novel about an illicit relationship, in a half morocco binding.
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1887 Nouvelles: Les Deux Maitresses; Emmeline; Le fils du Titien; Frederic et Bernerette; Pierre et CamilleParis: 1887A delightful limited edition of the works of Alfred de Musset, illustrated throughout and in a half morocco binding. Initialled by the publisher.
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1882 Les Exercises de Devotion de Monsieur Henri RochBruxelles: 1882A scarce copy of Claude-Henri de Fusée de Voisenon's libertine novel in a limited edition.
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1926 Oeuvres de RabelaisParis: [1926]Limited edition of the works of Rabelais in two volumes bound in handsome half morocco signed Flammarion.
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1911 Le Chartreuse de ParmeParis: 1911A beautifully bound four volume limited edition of Stendhal's seminal novel, about a Napoleonic era Italian nobleman.
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1904 Les Aventures du Jeune Baron de KnifausenParis: 1904Bright limited edition of this novel by the Goncourt brothers in Durvand signed binding.
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1928 Le Roman de Tristan et d'IseultParis: 1928A delightful limited edition of Pierre Champion's French language translation of the classic chivalric romance.
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Signed1928 Sur les Balcons du Ciel...Paris : 1928The first edition of this scarce novel by Francois de Bondy, a bright signed presentation copy from the author.
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1947 La Legende de Saint Julien l'HospitalierParis: 1947A beautifully illustrated limited edition of Gustave Flaubert's tale about Julian the Hospitaler, illustrated by French artist Louis Bouquet.
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Signed1946 Casa VaziaLisboa : 1946A scarce limited edition of Silva Tavares's anthology of verses, signed by the author.
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1924 Chants de HoggarParis: 1924A leather bound, limited edition copy of this French volume, Chants de Hoggar.
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Signed1967 The Elegies of a Glass AdonisNew York: 1967A lovely first limited edition of C.A. Trypanis's anthology of verses, signed by the author.
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Signed1929 Amorous FiammettaLondon: 1929A signed presentation copy of this beautifully illustrated edition of Boccaccio's novel, signed by both the editor and publisher.
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1938 Oeuvres Completes Illustrees de Guy De MaupassantParis: 1934-38A complete limited edition of the collected works of Guy de Maupassant in fifteen illustrated volumes.
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Signed1928 L'AssommoirLondon: 1928A lovely limited edition of one of Emile Zola's best known works, looking at alcoholism. Signed by the translator, Arthur Symons.
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1978 Thomas Mann StoriesPennsylvania: 1978A stunning limited edition of the collected works of Thomas Mann adorned with illustrations by Jane Sterrett.
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Signed1977 OurikaAustin: 1977A fine limited edition of the important French novel 'Ourika', this striking edition translated and signed by John Fowles.
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1913 Faust et le Second Faust de GoetheParis: 1913A beautifully bound 20th century French edition of Goethe's tragic plays 'Faust, Part One' and 'Faust, Part Two', a limited edition copy printed on Japan Imperial paper.
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c1910 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightNot Stated: c1910The complete 'Burton Club' limited edition of Richard Burton's English translation of, 'One Thousand and One Nights'.
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1905-1915 8 Vols from Comédie D'Amour SeriesParis: 1905-1915A limited edition set of English translations of works by eminent French writers. 8 Volumes out of 10 in the Comédie D'Amour series.