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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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1935 Nothing HidBoston: 1935An association copy of this very scarce novel by English author Archibald Marshall.
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Signed1972 Murder in the Rue Royale, and Further Exploits of the Chevalier DupinLondon: 1972A signed presentation copy of the second impression of this collection of detective stories by Michael Harrison.
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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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1932 Black MischiefLondon: 1932The first edition of one of Evelyn Waugh's popular novels, an interesting association copy, from the library of a lover of the author.
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1928 Decline and FallLondon: 1928A first impression copy of this entertaining novel by Evelyn Waugh, an association copy from the library of the lover of the author.
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1957 The Ordeal of Gilbert PinfoldLondon: 1957An assoication copy of Waugh's enchanting and engaging novel based off the author’s experiences of hallucinations, from the library of a lover of Waugh's.
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1900 Savrola: A Tale of the Revolution in LauraniaNew York: 1900A lovely copy of the true first edition, the US edition of Winston Churchill's only major novel
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1921 Aaron WestNew York : 1921The very scarce first US edition of John Knittel's debut novel. The personal copy of the author's son, the publisher Robert Knittel.
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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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1937 The Daring Young Man on the Flying TrapezeLondon: 1937William Saroyan's first collection of short stories, signed by the actor, Norman Wooland, and with a bookplate for, actress, Edith Evans.
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1914 Ainslie Gore: A Sketch from LifeLondon: 1914A smart first edition of this very scarce early twentieth century novel by Ernest Gambier-Parry, with a loosely inserted letter from the author's sister-in-law, written on the occasion of her husband's death.
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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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1970 A Winter in the HillsLondon: 1970An Uncorrected Proof Copy of this novel from John Wain. Set in the Welsh mountains, and with an inscription from the publisher's Publicity Manager.
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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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1935 Gunmen's HolidayLondon: 1935An extremely scarce first edition copy of Charles Maxwell Knight's detective fiction novel 'Gunmen's Holiday'. With fascinating association.
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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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1912 The Sorcery ClubLondon: 1912A very scarce first edition copy of this work of supernatural fiction. O'Donnell's tale features occult powers and the lost city of Atlantis. A presentation copy, with the stamp to title page.
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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.