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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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Signed1926 The MiniatureLondon: 1926A signed first edition of this fantastical novel by Eden Phillpotts, in the original dust wrapper.
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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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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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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.
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Signed1939 Penny WhipLondon: 1939A signed presentation copy of this very scarce novel by Chris Massie, in the publisher's original dust wrapper.
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Signed1941 Murder By the WayLondon: 1941A vanishingly scarce murder mystery novel by John Creasey, a touching presentation copy from the author and his newlywed wife to his mother.
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Signed1934 Penang AppointmentLondon: 1934A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first edition of Norman Collins's second novel.
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Signed1967 Endless NightLondon: 1967A vanishingly scarce signed example of the first edition of one of Agatha Christie's favourites of her own works.
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Signed1964 A Caribbean MysteryLondon: 1964An exceptional signed first edition of this classic Miss Marple novel, signed from Christie to her secretary, Carlo Fisher.
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Signed1932 The Soldier and the GentlewomanLondon: 1932A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this thrilling novel by Welsh novelist Hilda Vaughan, presented to literary editor Edward Garnett.
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Signed1948 A Thing of NoughtLondon: 1948A signed presentation copy of the revised edition of Hilda Vaughan's novella, inscribed to - and with a letter from - journalist and novelist Margharita Laski.
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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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Signed1973 The Irish WitchLondon: 1973A signed presentation copy of the first edition, first impression of Dennis Wheatley's occult novel of Satanic worship.
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Signed1940 The Crew of the AnacondaLondon: 1940A signed presentation copy of the first edition of A. G. Macdonell's thrilling adventure novel in which lead character Denis Halloran dismantles a German spy organization.
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Signed1933 The Avatars a Futurist FantasyLondon: 1933A nice first edition copy of this uncommon to find dystopia novel by George William Russell, signed by himself to his friend Lota Law, wife of Hugh Alexander Law, and owner of the house where Russell would often go to hunt fairies.
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Signed1969 The Bitter LakeLondon: 1969A signed copy of this scarce first edition novel by film producer Lawrence Bachmann, inscribed to American author Paul Gallico and his wife Virginia.
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Signed1960 The Edge of ThingsNew York: 1960Three stories exploring the borderline between reality and the supernatural, a bright copy of the uncommon first edition in this form, signed and inscribed by the author to Paul Gallico.
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Signed1986 A Perfect Spy 1st Edition and ProofLondon: 1986An unique signed set of John Le Carre's novel 'The Perfect Spy' Comprising a first edition, fourth impression and an uncorrected proof of the same novel. With association to television adaptations of Le Carre's works.
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Signed1910 The Intrusion of Jimmy/A Gentleman of LeisureNew York: 1910An uncommon, signed copy of P G Wodehouse's novel 'The Intrusion of Jimmy'. Signed to Estelle and Ivy, from 'Plum'.
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Signed1982 The 27th KingdomLondon: 1982A signed, first edition of Alice Ellis' Booker short-listed novel, which follows the protagonist Valentine.
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Signed1982 Keepers of the HouseLondon: 1982A fine signed first edition of Lisa St Aubin de Teran's debut novel, a presentation copy to the publisher Tom Maschler.
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Signed1983 The Slow Train to MilanLondon: 1983A fine signed first edition of this intriguing novel, the author's presentation copy, inscribed to the publisher Tom Maschler.
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Signed1986 PrideLondon: 1986A fine first edition of 'Pride', the author's presentation copy, inscribed by the author to the publisher Tom Maschler.
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Signed1988 TidingsLondon: 1988A fine first edition presentation copy of this touching novel, inscribed by the author to the publisher William Wharton.
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Signed2005 Human TracesLondon: 2005A signed, first edition copy of this novel by Sebastian Faulks. An association copy, dedicated to someone close to the author.
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Signed1994 Kill the CuckooLondon: 1994A very scarce signed first edition of this murderous tale, inscribed by the author to the noted and influential Irish actor Richard Harris.
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Signed1985 Clara's HeartLondon: 1985A signed first edition of Joseph Olshan's touching novel about a young boy and his housekeeper, a presentation copy to the publisher Tom Maschler.
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Signed1994 Green River RisingLondon: 1994A uniquely inscribed association copy of the first edition uncorrected proof of Tim Willocks' gripping novel.
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Signed1976 Eye Among the BlindLondon: 1976The first edition of Robert Holdstock's first Science Fiction novel. An association copy, signed by the author to the title page.
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Signed1964 The Red Envelope MysteryLondon: 1964A very scarce proof copy of this fictional work, being the author's working copy and containing his annotations. The work also contains a gift inscription from the author to the recto of the half title.
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Signed1929 Black Roses by Francis Brett Young Signed Limited Edition Vellum Port LympneLondon: 1929A signed limited edition copy of Francis Brett Young's famous work, from the Port Lympne Mansion library in Kent.