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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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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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1921 The Wolves of God and Other Fey StoriesLondon: 1921An uncommon anthology of supernatural tales, a collaboration of writing between Algernon Blackwood and Wilfred Wilson.
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1893 The Wild Lass of Estmere and Other StoriesLondon: 1893A scarce anthology of short stories by Mary Bramston, including an intriguing science fiction tale.
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1931 Hier et DemainParis: 1931A delightfully illustrated and attractively bound edition of this thrilling collection of short stories by celebrated French author, Jules Verne.
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1987-88 Titus Groan a Radio PlayLondon: 1987-88A scarce first edition of the radio play of Mervyn Peake's first Gormenghast novel, with Peake's illustrations throughout.
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1951 The Throne of SaturnLondon: 1951A smart first UK edition of this imaginative collection of science fiction stories from S. Fowler Wright, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1949 Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch and Other StoriesLondon: 1949The first edition of this scarce anthology of stories by Dorothy K. Haynes, complete with illustrations by Mervyn Peake.
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1847 2vol A Lytell Geste of Robin Hood with Other Ancient & Modern Ballads and SongsLondon: 1847A very scarce first edition of this illustrated collection of historical works and ballads on Robin Hood.
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1997 In the Gallery of Death & Other TalesChesterfield: 1997A very scarce anthology of seven horror stories by John B. Ford, an illustrated first edition.
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1948 Brave and Cruel and Other StoriesLondon: 1948A smart first edition of this collection of short stories from British writer and painter Denton Welch.
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1951 A Last SheafLondon: 1951A smart first edition of this posthumous work from the writer and painter Denton Welch, with illustrations.
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1918 H.M.S. -Edinburgh and London: 1918The first edition of this collection of naval short stories, some concerning the First World War.
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1896 Every Child’s StoriesLondon: 1896A very scarce and charming collection of short stories for children, with illustrations throughout.
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1896 The Flame-Flower and Other StoriesLondon: 1896The first edition of this entertaining anthology of short stories, written and illustrated by James Sullivan.
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1925 The Haunted and the HauntersLondon: 1925A smart copy of this early and chilling Victorian ghost story by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, complete with plates and the original dust wrapper.
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1930 Book of the Three DragonsNew York and Toronto: 1930The first edition, first printing of Kenneth Morris's reworking of a classic Welsh legend, illustrated throughout by Ferdinand Huszti Horvath.
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1961-63 Drivers Wild & Drivers WildestMiddlesex: 1961-63A pair of first editions featuring Red Daniells' humorous thoughts on motorists, with both works signed by the publisher.
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2009 The Casebook of Gregory HoodNorfolk, Virginia: 2009The very scarce first edition of this publication of fourteen scripts of 'Gregory Hood' radio dramas.
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1935 Mysteries of AsiaLondon: 1935A very scarce collection of short chilling stories set across Asia, written as part of a popular series by various authors.
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c1913 The New Gulliver and Other StoriesLondon: c1913A smart first edition of this collection of short stories from English writer Barry Pain.
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Signed1960 The TokoloshLondon and New York: 1960The very scarce first edition of this tale from South African activist Ronald Segal, signed with a presentation inscription from to bibliographer George Locke.
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1958 The AntiphonLondon: 1958The first edition of this tragic play by Djuna Barnes in the original dust wrapper.
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Signed1985 Urban FantasiesMelbourne: 1985The first edition of this scarce collection of science fiction tales, with a presentation inscription from John Baxter to bibliographer George Locke.
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1965 Ghouls in my GraveNew York: 1965The first English language edition of this collection of chilling short stories by Belgian writer Jean Ray.
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1964 Vampires Ltd.Prague: 1964The scarce first English language edition of this collection of chilling tales by Czech psychiatrist Josef Nesvadba.
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2008 13 to the GallowsNorfolk, VA: 2008The first edition of a collection of four never before published 1940s plays, by John Dickson Carr and Val Gielgud, in the publisher's original shrink wrap.
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1903 The Comedy of As You Like ItEast Aurora: 1903One of the popular and entertaining comedies of Shakespeare, a smart edition in the original binding.
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1951 The Blue RibbonLondon: 1951A smart first UK edition of this thrilling collection of short stories from American novelist William Irish, with the original dust wrapper.
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c1878 Fairy TalesLondon : c1878A smart copy of Hans Christian Andersen's collection of fairy tales with charming illustrations throughout.
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Signed1889 The RivalsNew York: 1889A beautifully illustrated limited edition of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's comedy of manners, illustrated by Frank M. Gregory, and signed by the publisher.
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1847 The Poetical Language of Flowers; Or the Pilgrimage of LoveLondon: 1847The very scarce first edition of Thomas Miller's charming work 'The Poetical Language of Flowers', beautifully illustrated with hand coloured plates.
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1915 Edmund Dulac's Picture-Book For the Red CrossLondon: 1915The first edition of this colourfully illustrated anthology of short stories, published for the French Red Cross during World War One by Edmund Dulac.
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1916 Edmund Dulac's Fairy BookLondon: 1916The first edition of Edmund Dulac's charming and colourfully illustrated anthology of fairy tales.
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1840 Wild Flowers from the GlensLondon: 1840A very scarce collection of short stories, concerning tales of romance in the lovely landscapes of Ireland.
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1895 From the Memoirs of a Minister of FranceLondon: 1895The first edition of Stanley Weyman's collection of short stories set during the reign of Henry IV in France, bound in quarter vellum.
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1931 Saints and Sinners (Contes Reels et Fantaisistes)London: 1931A smart translated edition of this collection of short stories by French writer Pierre Frondaie.