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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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Signed1907 Collected Verse of Rudyard KiplingNew York: 1907The first edition of Kipling's book of collected verse, with the author's ink annotations and edits.
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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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1892 MarahLondon: 1892The scarce first trade edition of this posthumously published volume of poetry by Lord Lytton, with a handwritten letter from his widow, Edith Bulwer-Lytton, Countess of Lytton.
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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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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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Signed1990 Life of the Poet Gnaeus Robertulus GravesaDeià, Mallorca: 1990A fine copy of this very scarce Limited Edition work from the poet Robert Graves, illustrated by Alice Meyer Wallace, and in a full vellum binding.
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1905 A Hymn to Dionysus and Other PoemsLondon: 1905A scarce first edition copy of this early collection of poetry by Lady Margaret Sackville, an interesting association copy, inscribed by curator Sydney Cockerell.
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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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Signed1971 Ends of VerseLondon: 1971A signed first edition of Norman Power's scarce volume of poems, inscribed to English poet and historical novelist Robert Graves.
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Signed1941 Poems of Peace and WarLondon: 1941A signed presentation copy of this collection of poetry by British barrister, judge and author Christmas Humphreys, known for his 1920s conversion to Buddhism.
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Signed1946 To-Day the Sun and Other PoemsLondon: 1946A signed presentation copy of this very scarce first edition from twentieth century poet Raymond Tong.
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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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1947 The Collected Nonsense SongsLondon: 1947A first edition copy of Edward Lear's 'Nonsense Songs', inscribed by the actor, Anthony Quayle, to Robert Hardy, dated 1949.
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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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Signed1966 Exsultate, JubilateToronto: 1966A signed, first edition, presentation copy, of this poetry collection by Richard Outram.
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Signed1934 Listenings-In, A Poem SequenceLondon: 1934The first edition of this collection of poetry by W.G. Hole, a signed presentation copy from the author to British actress Edith Evans, containing a loosely inserted letter of correspondence between the two.
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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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Signed1931 Sappho and Other PoemsLondon: 1931A presentation copy of a very scarce volume of poetry, dedicated to the woman who inspired two of the thirty-six poems in this collection.