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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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1804 The Spectator, with Sketches of the Lives of the AuthorsEdinburgh: 1804A complete early nineteenth century eight volume set of Addison and Steele's 'The Spectator'.
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Signed1877 Swallow-FlightsLondon: 1877A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first UK edition of this collection of poems by Louise Chandler Moulton.
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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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Signed2011 In Other WorldsLondon: 2011A unique signed copy of this exploration of science fiction by Margaret Atwood, signed as part of the Guardian and Observer Book Swap.
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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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Signed1993 The Crocodile BirdLondon: 1993A smart signed limited edition copy of this standalone psychological thriller from crime writer Ruth Rendell.
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1947-1949 The Works of Jane AustenLondon: 1947-1949A wonderful six volume edition of the works of Jane Austen, in calf bindings, and with the original glassine and slip case.
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Signed1934 Lost London: The Memoirs of an East End DetectiveLondon: 1934A signed presentation copy of this early edition of Detective Sergeant B. Leeson's account of crime in the London East End in the late nineteenth century, and including discussion of the Ripper case.
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Signed1926 Courts and Camps in IndiaLondon: 1926A signed presentation copy of this very scarce first edition work from Socialite, theatre actress and volunteer nurse Yvonne Fitzroy.
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Signed1995 AthenaLondon: 1995A signed first edition of the third book from the 'Frames' trilogy by John Banville.
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1837 The Plays of William ShakespeareLondon: 1837A beautifully bound eight volume edition of the plays of William Shakespeare.
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1760 The Works of Alexander Pope Esq. In Nine VolumesLondon: 1760A charmingly illustrated nine volume edition of the works of Alexander Pope, in full calf bindings.
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c1880 The Novels of George EliotEdinburgh and London: c1880An excellent edition of the complete works of George Eliot, bound uniformly in half morocco by Morrell.
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Signed1931 On the Shores of the InfiniteLondon; Norwich: 1931A very scarce first edition spiritual novel following a spirit as they adventure through different realms, signed by the author to the title page.
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Signed1932 Green ThoughtsLondon: 1932A signed limited edition short story by John Collier, following the exploits of a man-eating plant.
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Signed1936 Autograph Signed Letter From Evelyn Waugh to Eileen MayoNone: 1936An autographed signed letter from Evelyn Waugh to artist Eileen Mayo, a charming letter in which he references his godson, Jonathan Guinness.
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Signed1929 The Fiery Dive and Other StoriesLondon: 1929A limited edition short story anthology by Martin Armstrong, one of one hundred and fifty signed copies.
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Signed1925 The Treasure Vault of AtlantisMinneapolis: 1925The first edition of this Atlantis science fiction novel, an interesting escapade signed by the author's wife.
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Signed1934 White PythonLondon: 1934An uncommon to see science fiction novel by Mark Channing, a presentation copy to his friend J. H. H. Gaute.
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Signed2016 A View from the Cheap Seats: Selected Non-FictionLondon: 2016A signed first edition of this fascinating collection of non-fiction essays and writings by Neil Gaiman.
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Signed1902 The Complete Works of Edgar Allan PoeNew York and London: 1902A beautiful limited edition set of the complete works of Edgar Allan Poe, illustrated with ten plates to each volume, and signed by the publisher.
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Signed1926 The MiniatureLondon: 1926A signed first edition of this fantastical novel by Eden Phillpotts, in the original dust wrapper.
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Signed1910 The Flint Heart: A Fairy StoryLondon: 1910A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this scarce fantasy novel by Eden Phillpotts.
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Signed1936 The Owl of AtheneLondon: 1936A signed copy of the first edition of this very scarce science fiction novel by Eden Phillpotts.
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Signed1896 My Laughing PhilosopherLondon: 1896A signed presentation copy of this very scarce illustrated novel by Eden Phillpotts. Loosely inserted is a letter to the author's literary agent, William Morris Colles.
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Signed1927 ArachneLondon: 1927The first edition of Eden Phillpotts's novel set in ancient Greece, with a loosely inserted signed slip from the author.
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Signed1944 Hard FactsLondon: 1944The first edition of this historical fiction novel by Howard Spring, signed by the author.
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Signed1966 I Go By Sea, I Go By LandLondon: 1966An uncommon to see signed novel by P. L. Travers, a touching war novel inscribed by Travers.
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Signed1931 CassandraLondon: 1931A very scarce science fiction novel by the Liberal politician Reginald Berkeley, the author's presentation copy to the physicist Edward Andrade.
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Signed1912 Collected Verse of Rudyard KiplingLondon: 1912Rudyard Kipling's literary agent A. S. Watt's limited edition copy of his poetical works.
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Signed1893 List, Ye Landsmen! A Romance of IncidentLondon: 1893A signed presentation copy of the scarce first single volume edition of this nautical adventure novel, with a signed letter from the author’s wife, Annie Clark Russell.
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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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Signedc1925 The Forbidden HourLondon: c1925A very scarce thriller by Maude Crossley and Charles King, inscribed by the authors.
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Signed1928 The SlypeNew York: 1928An uncommon novel following a series of odd disappearances in a dull English town, the author's presentation copy.