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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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Signed1913 Not In IsraelLondon: 1913The first edition of this vanishingly scarce novel by Guy Thorne, his presentation copy to the dedicatee of the novel.
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Signed1904 SharksLondon: 1904The first edition of this very scarce novel by Leo Custance and Guy Thorne, this being Custance's own copy, signed by him and with review letters loosely inserted.
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Signed1948 The Call of Peter GaskellKingswood, Surrey: 1948The first edition of George C. Wallis's 'master thriller science fiction novel', with a three leaf handwritten autobiography by the author.
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Signed1951 The Flag from the IslesLondon: 1951A signed copy of the scarce first edition of William Dickinson Croft's work of historical fiction.
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Signed1937 Sugar in the Air: A RomanceLondon: 1937A signed first edition of E. C. Large's unusual science fiction novel about the attempt of a scientist to extract food from oxygen.
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Signed1934 LandslideLondon: 1934A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Monica Curtis's very scarce utopian novel.
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Signed1949 Four-Sided Triangle: A RomanceLondon: 1949A signed presentation copy of the uncommon first edition of William F. Temple's popular science-fiction novel.
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Signed1960 The TokoloshLondon and New York: 1960The very scarce first edition of this tale from South African activist Ronald Segal, signed with a presentation inscription from to bibliographer George Locke.
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Signed1993 The Night ManagerLondon : 1993An excellent signed first edition copy of The Night Manager, one of Le Carre's classic spy stories.
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Signed1935 The Cat with the MoustacheLondon: 1935A signed presentation copy of this very scarce murder mystery by Oswell Blakeston and Roger Burford, starring a moustachioed cat.
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1985 The Criminal Comedy of the Contented CoupleLondon: 1985A signed first edition of this crime novel by Julian Symons.
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Signed1966 The Man Whose Dreams Came TrueLondon: 1968A signed first edition of this crime novel by Julian Symons.
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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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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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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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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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Signedc1925 The Forbidden HourLondon: c1925A very scarce thriller by Maude Crossley and Charles King, inscribed by the authors.
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Signed1922 The HeirLondon: 1922The first edition of this novel with a lovely association, signed by the author and her mother to the politician Alfred Milner.
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Signed2001 number9dreamLondon: 2001A signed first edition of David Mitchell's second novel, an episodic work about a teenager's search for the father he has never met.
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Signed1999 GhostwrittenLondon: 1999A signed first edition of David Mitchell's acclaimed debut novel, consisting of nine disparate but interconnected tales.
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Signed1947 The Eildon TreeLondon: 1947A very scarce sequel to 'Borrobil', this first edition fantasy novel explores ancient Scotland, the author's presentation copy.
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Signed1912 The Downfall of Grabbum: An Ulster FableBelfast: 1912A signed presentation copy of this very scarce 'Ulster Fable' from Rev. P. P. O'Sullivan, illustrated with two colour plates.
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Signed1916 AhasuerusLondon: [1916]The first edition of this very scarce novel, in which Ahasuerus appears in Manchester, the author's presentation copy to the Mayor of Manchester.
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Signed1972 The Bird of NightLondon: 1972A smart first edition novel by Susan Hill, signed by the author, in the original scarce Whitbread Award wraparound band.
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Signed1984 Nights at the CircusLondon: 1984A fine first edition copy of this unique and thrilling novel by Angela Carter, a wonderful example of postmodern fiction, signed by the author to the title page.
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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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Signed1972 The Harpole ReportLondon: 1972The first edition of J. L. Carr's novel set in a primary school, written from his first-hand experience as a teacher. Inscribed by the author to the journalist Donald McCormick.
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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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Signed2004 Jonathan Strange & Mr NorrellLondon: 2004A fine first edition of this monumental fantasy novel by Susanna Clarke, signed by the author.
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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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Signed1971 StardriftAlhambra: 1971A signed presentation copy of this collection of science fiction short stories by Emil Petaja, including correspondence between Petaja and science-fiction author William F. Temple, care of literary agent Forrest J. Ackerman.