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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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1986 Skywriting by Word of MouthLondon: 1986The first UK edition of this posthumously published collection of writing by John Lennon, containing autobiographical and personal details.
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1957 The Spy's Bedside BookLondon: 1957A bright first edition of Graham and Hugh Greene's book of tips and tricks for aspiring spies, in the publisher's unclipped dust wrapper.
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1975 Cold Hand in MineLondon: 1975A superior copy of the scarce first UK edition of this collection of eight short stories from Robert Aickman, including his award-winning tale 'Pages from a Young Girl's Journal'.
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1983 The Sanctuary SparrowLondon: 1983The first edition of the seventh novel in Ellis Peters' best-selling Cadfael Chronicles series of historical murder mystery novels.
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1928 The ChildermassLondon: 1928The first volume in Wyndham Lewis' curious 'Human Age' trilogy, the first edition, with a compliments slip from the author.
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1982 Gold CoastLondon: 1982A smart first U.K. edition of this gripping crime novel by noted American author Elmore Leonard.
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1982 Schindler's ArkLondon: 1982A signed first edition of Thomas Keneally's major novel about the horrors of the Holocaust, and the heroism of Oskar Schindler. -
1975 A Word ChildLondon: 1975A smart first edition of this stirring novel of redemption from Irish-British writer and philosopher, Iris Murdoch.
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1980 The Sweet Shop OwnerLondon: 1980A wonderfully bright, first edition of Graham Swift's debut novel, surrounding the owner of a South London sweet shop, presented here in the publisher's unclipped dust wrapper.
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1996 Conference with the Dead: Tales of Supernatural TerrorPenyffordd, Chester: 1996A fine example of the first edition of this limited edition collection of terrifying supernatural tales set around author Terry Lamsley's Derbyshire hometown.
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2006-2007 The Sirens of Surrentum & The Code of RomulusLondon: 2006-2007A wonderful signed pair of ancient Roman children's books by Caroline Lawrence, including a very scarce copy of 'The Code of Romulus'. -
1977 Ends and Odds: Plays and SketchesLondon: 1977A fine example of the first UK edition of this fascinating collection of short plays and sketches from famed Irish playwright Samuel Beckett.
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1980 CompanyLondon: 1980An exceptional example of the first UK edition of Samuel Beckett's celebrated novella, containing some of his most often quoted passages and monologues.
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1955 Fools Die on FridayLondon: 1955The very scarce first UK edition of this classic Cool-Lam mystery by Erle Stanley Gardner, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1950 The D. A. Breaks a SealLondon: 1946The first UK edition of this thrilling detective novel from the 'Doug Selby' series, in the vanishingly scarce original dust wrapper.
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1921 Stories of the EastRichmond: 1921The first edition of one of only three hundred copies of this collection of short stories by Leonard Woolf. A wonderful publication hand printed by Leonard and Virginia from a letterpress stationed in their own home.
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1958 Some Women Won't WaitLondon: 1958An excellent first UK edition of this Cool-Lam mystery by Erle Stanley Gardner.
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1962 Try Anything OnceNew York: 1962A smart first edition of this Cool and Lam novel from American author Erle Stanley Gardner.
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1956 Bedrooms Have WindowsLondon: 1956The scarce first UK edition of this Bertha Cool-Donald Lam mystery by Erle Stanley Gardner.
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1966 Widows Wear WeedsLondon: 1966A smart first UK edition of this Cool and Lam novel from American author Erle Stanley Gardner.
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1965 Up For GrabsLondon: 1965A smart and very scarce first UK edition of this Cool and Lam novel from American author Erle Stanley Gardner.
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1941 The D. A. Goes to TrialLondon: 1941A smart copy of this very scarce first UK edition of this Doug Selby novel from American author Erle Stanley Gardner.
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1966 Widows Wear WeedsLondon: 1966A smart first UK edition of this Cool and Lam novel from American author Erle Stanley Gardner.
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1957 Some Slips Don't ShowNew York: 1957A smart first edition of this Cool and Lam novel from American author Erle Stanley Gardner.
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2007-2019 11vols A Collection of Crime and Detective Novels from Peter LoveseyLondon: 2007-2019A smart collection of eleven first edition novels from British writer Peter Lovesey, some of which are signed by the author. -
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1994-99 A Collection of Six Signed Peter Lovesey NovelsLondon: 1994-99A brilliant set of six signed first editions by British author Peter Lovesey. -
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1970 Wobble to DeathLondon: 1970A smart first edition of the first Sergeant Cribb novel from British writer Peter Lovesey, signed by the author. -
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1976 Swing, Swing TogetherLondon: 1976A smart first edition of this Sergeant Cribb novel from British writer Peter Lovesey, signed by the author. -
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1974 Invitation to a Dynamite PartyLondon: 1974A smart first edition of this Sergeant Cribb novel from British writer Peter Lovesey, signed by the author. -
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1973 Mad Hatter's Holiday: A Novel of Murder in Victorian BrightonLondon: 1973A smart first edition of this Sergeant Cribb novel from British writer Peter Lovesey, signed by the author. -
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1991 The Last DetectiveLondon: 1991A smart first edition of the first Peter Diamond novel from British writer Peter Lovesey, signed by the author. -
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1977 GoldengirlLondon: 1977An excellent signed first edition of this psychological novel set at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. -
2006-2011 A Collection of Facsimile Agatha Christie NovelsLondon: 2006-2011A pleasing collection of nine facsimile Agatha Christie murder mystery novels, each with their bright, unclipped dust wrapper, eight of which also have the wraparound band.
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1979-1985 3vol A Collection of Novels by Ellis PetersLondon: 1979-1985Three smart medieval mystery novels from English author Edith Mary Pargeter.
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1986-1991 8vol A Collection of Novels by Edith PargeterLondon: 1983-1991A smart collection of novels by English author Edith Pargether, with many from the Cadfael Chronicles.
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2006 The Body in the Library; The Murder of Roger Ackroyd; Three Act TragedyLondon: 2006Fine facsimile editions of the first editions of three classic works from the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie.