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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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1984 Canaan: A NovelNew York: 1984A smart first edition of this exciting debut novel from American writer Charlie Smith, with the remainder stamp.
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1876 Robinson Crusoe's MoneyNew York: 1876The first edition of this interesting economic parable by David A. Wells, an illustrated satirical novel.
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1889 The Last AmericanNew York : 1889A fascinating satirical work comprised of fictional journal entries, depicting a dystopian America in the year 2951.
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1950 The Green Man of GraypecNew York: 1950A revised and enlarged edition of this thrilling science-fiction novel by Festus Prangnell, in the original, bright dust wrapper designed by Hannes Bok..
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1925 NomadNew York: 1925A smart first edition of this illustrated adventure novel from American writer Jordan-Smith, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1947 A Garden to the EastwardNew York: 1947A smart first edition of this beautiful novel from American writer Harold Lamb.
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1938 O Big Earth!Portland, Maine : 1938A very scarce first edition satirical commentary on humankind, rooted in the dictatorship and culture of the eve of World War Two.
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1937 The Adventures of Tom SawyerNew York: 1937A smart edition of Mark Twain's beloved novel, illustrated in colour by Norman Rockwell.
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1920 Jungle TerrorNew York: 1920A smart first edition of this thrilling novel from American author Harvey Wickham, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1920 The Scarlet LetterLondon: 1920An illustrated edition of Nathaniel Hawthorne's celebrated novel, 'The Scarlet Letter', with tipped-in colour plates by Hugh Thomson.
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1882 The Prince and the PauperLondon: 1882An early U.K. edition of this popular historical fiction novel by Mark Twain, following a young Edward VI and his pauper friend.
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1891 Colonel Carter of CartersvilleBoston and New York: 1891The first edition, first issue of the debut novel of American author Francis Hopkinson Smith. From the library of noted American bibliophile Natalie Knowlton Blair.
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1853 The Old House by the RiverNew York: 1853The first edition of this literary collection from nineteenth century American writer William Cowper Prime.
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1990-1992 3vols Three Novels from Sue Grafton's Alphabet SeriesNew York; London: 1990-1992Three exciting novels from Sue Grafton's popular Alphabet Series, featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone.
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1871 New-England LegendsBoston: 1871The first edition of this very scarce collection of short stories about New England, by American author Harriet Prescott Spofford.
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1899 At the Wind's Will: Lyrics and SonnetsLondon: 1899An exceptionally lovely example of the vanishingly scarce first UK edition of this volume of poetry by Louise Chandler Moulton. With 'Presentation Copy' blind stamp to title page.
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1855 The Balloon Travels of Robert Merry and His Young FriendsNew York: 1855The first edition of this charming novel about the travels of a group of characters across Europe in a balloon.
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1896 Bracebridge Hall: or, The HumouristsNew York: 1896A beautifully illustrated edition of Washington Irving's episodic novel, in the original decorative cloth bindings, and scarce protective cloth dust wrappers.
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1896 2vol Bracebridge Hall or The HumouristsNew York and London: 1896A very smart edition illustrated by Arthur Rackham of this episodic novel from American author Washington Irving.
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1964 After the FallNew York: 1964An excellent example of the first trade edition of Arthur Miller's classic semi-autobiographical play.
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1946 Spanish BloodCleveland and New York: 1946The first edition of this thrilling collection of five short crime fiction stories from Raymond Chandler.
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1932 The Night Before ChristmasLondon: 1932A smart edition of this beloved festive poem by Clement Clarke Moore, colourfully illustrated by Arthur Rackham, in the scarce dust wrapper.
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c1934 The Night Before ChristmasLondon; Philadelphia: c1934A smart edition of this beloved festive poem by Clement Clarke Moore, colourfully illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
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1957 Dandelion WineLondon: 1957A smart first UK edition of this coming of age novel by American writer Ray Bradbury, lacking the original dust wrapper.
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1950 Across the River and Into the TreesNew York: 1950A smart first edition of this novel from American writer and journalist Ernest Hemingway, lacking the original dust wrapper.
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1952 The Illustrated ManLondon: 1952A smart first UK edition of this collection of short science fiction stories from Ray Bradbury, lacking original dust wrapper.
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1941 For Whom the Bell TollsLondon: 1941A smart first UK edition of this novel from American writer and journalist Ernest Hemingway.
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1961 The Silver LocustsLondon: 1961A smart second impression of this science fiction fix-up novel from American author Ray Bradbury.
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1970 Islands in the StreamLondon: 1970A smart first UK edition of this posthumously published novel by American writer Ernest Hemingway.
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1906 Eve's Diary: Translated from the Original MSLondon and New York: 1906A smart first edition of this illustrated comic short story from Mark Twain.
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1927 Personae: The Collected Poems of Ezra PoundNew York: 1927A smart second printing of this collection of poetry from American writer Ezra Pound.
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1919 Leaves of GrassLondon: 1919A smart 1919 edition of Walt Whitman's major work, consisting of three volumes in one, issued under the editorial supervision of his literary executors.
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1893 Rip Van Winkle and the Legend of Sleepy HollowLondon: 1893A very bright, first edition thus of this pair of short stories by Washington Irving, with charming illustrations by George H. Boughton.
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1945 Cannery RowLondon: 1945The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's classic American novel, set in Monterey during the Great Depression.
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1890 Ting-A-Ling TalesLondon: 1890The very scarce first UK edition of Frank R. Stockton's wonderful fairy-tale, about the fairy prince Ting-A-Ling.
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1882 Roughing It and the Innocents at HomeLondon: 1882Mark Twain's semi-autobiographical travel works exploring America, Europe, and the Holy Land, illustrated throughout.