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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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1991 Skin DeepLondon: 1991A fine signed first edition of Hugh Miller's thrilling murder mystery novel. -
1988-91 The Sergeant's Cat Fine DistinctionsLondon: 1988-91Fine first editions of two thrilling Gollancz Crime works, a novel and a short story collection by Janwillem van de Wetering and Deborah Valentine.
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1976 Three Collins Crime Club Mystery NovelsLondon: 1976Three thrilling mystery crime novels published by the Collins Crime Club, with novels by Ross Macdonald, Torben Nielsen, and Hartley Howard.
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1962 The GreylingLondon: 1962The first edition of Daphne Rooke's murder mystery novel set in Africa.
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1928 Winter WordsLondon: 1928A very smart first edition copy of this Thomas Hardy poetry collection.
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1955-1957 H.M.S Ulysses and Guns of NavaroneLondon: 1955A first edition copy of Alistair Maclean's first two WWII novels. Including his debut novel 'HMS Ulysses'
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1982 The Case of the Kidnapped AngelLondon: 1983A fine first edition of one of E. V. Cunningham's exciting Masao Masuto mystery novels.
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1989 Frost at ChristmasLondon: 1989A fine, first edition copy of R.D. Wingfield's first Inspector Frost novel, 'Frost at Christmas'. -
1985 A Botanist at BayLondon: 1985A fine first edition of the second Celia Grant novel, set in New Zealand, written by John Sherwood.
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1968 A Stitch in TimeLondon: 1968A beautiful first edition of Emma Lathen's seventh exciting thriller novel.
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1967 Death Shall OvercomeLondon: 1967The first edition of Emma Lathen's fifth detective murder novel, a thrilling read.
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1961 ThunderballLondon: 1961A very bright, well preserved copy of Ian Fleming's pivotal Bond novel 'Thunderball'. This novel is the first novel to introduce the notorious villain, and Bond's greatest enemy, Blofeld.
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1957 From Russia With LoveLondon: 1957A very bright, first edition copy of Ian Fleming's noted James Bond novel, 'From Russia with Love'.
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1950 The Deadly Miss AshleyLondon: 1950An uncommon first edition of Stephen Ransome's second detective novel.
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1960 Dying NicelyLondon: 1960A scarce first edition of this comic mystery novel by Hamilton Johnston.
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1951-3 The Kind Man Obit DelayedLondon: 1951-3The first edition of two exciting mystery detective novels by the American author Helen Nielsen.
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1959 The Widow's CruiseLondon: 1959The first edition of Cecil Day-Lewis' mystery novel, a thriller following a cruise ship.
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1954 The Whisper in the GloomLondon: 1954The first edition of Nicholas Blake's thrilling mystery novel set in the heart of London.
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1978-80 Ellery Queen's Faces of Mystery Ellery Queen's Napoleons of MysteryLondon: 1978-80The first editions of these two Ellery Queen short story collections, containing mystery novels by various prominent authors, including Isaac Asimov and Dick Francis.
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2000-2016 Zadie Smith First Edition NovelsLondon: 2000-2016A fine, complete set of Zadie Smith's novels. A fantastic collection for a lover of Smith's critically acclaimed prose. -
1977 Last DitchLondon: 1977The first edition of the twenty-ninth Roderick Alleyn novel, a thrilling read by Ngaio Marsh.
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1980 Photo-FinishLondon: 1980A fine first edition of this entertaining but thrilling murder mystery novel by Ngaio Marsh.
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1964 You Only Live TwiceLondon: 1964A bright and clean, first edition, second state, of Ian Fleming's Bond novel.
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1968-70 Clutch of Constables When in RomeLondon: 1968-70Two first edition Ngaio Marsh novels, both featuring her popular detective character Roderick Alleyn.
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1964 On Her Majesty's Secret ServiceLondon: 1964A very smart, first edition copy of Ian Fleming's noted Blofeld novel 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'.
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1972 Tied Up in TinselLondon: 1972The first edition of this festive Roderick Alleyn mystery novel, set over the Christmas period.
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1982 Schindler's ArkLondon: 1982The first edition of this award winning novel by Australian novelist Thomas Keneally. A non-fiction novel, which tells the story of Oskar Schindler and has since become a successful film directed by Steven Spielberg.
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2003 Brick LaneLondon: 2003A fine, signed copy of Monica Ali's critically acclaimed novel, 'Brick Lane'.
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1982 Light ThickensLondon: 1982A fine first edition of this final Roderick Alleyn novel, an exciting detective novel revolving around Shakespeare.
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1978 Grave MistakeLondon: 1978A lovely first edition of Ngaio Marsh's exciting detective novel featuring her popular character Roderick Alleyn.
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1967 Death at the DolphinLondon: 1967The first edition of Ngaio Marsh's detective novel centring on a glove supposedly owned by Hamnet Shakespeare.
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1992 The Way Through the WoodsLondon: 1992A fine, first edition, first printing of this Inspector Morse novel from Colin Dexter.
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1974 Black As He's PaintedLondon: 1974The first edition of Ngaio Marsh's Africa-based detective novel featuring Roderick Alleyn.
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1963 VendettaLondon: 1963An uncommon first edition of this thrilling suspense novel, an exciting read by Harry Carmichael.
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1991 The Jewel That Was OursLondon: 1991A bright, fine, first edition of this Inspector Morse novel by Colin Dexter. Signed by Colin Dexter to the title page.