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Literature
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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1996 Alias GraceLondon: 1996A fine first edition, first impression, of Margaret Atwood's tense novel on a notorious 1843 murder case. -
2012 Bring Up the BodiesLondon: 2012A pristine first edition of Hilary Mantel's second novel in her trilogy following the life of Thomas Cromwell. -
1967 The Circle GameToronto: 1967The uncommon Canadian edition of Margaret Atwood's poetical writings, offering an early example of her feminist literary themes. -
1834 The Bow in the CloudLondon: 1834An excellent example of this very scarce anti-slavery anthology. Compiled by noted abolitionist Mary Anne Rawson. -
1921 Monday or TuesdayLondon: 1921A wonderful copy of Virginia Woolf's breakout story collection 'Monday or Tuesday'. Being one of a small 1,000 copy print run. -
1866 The Prince's Progress and Other PoemsLondon: 1866A very attractive, first edition copy of this important poem by Christina Rossetti. -
1893 Sing-Song a Nursery Rhyme BookLondon: 1893A charmingly illustrated collection of Christina Rossetti's poetry. -
1865 Goblin Market and Other PoemsLondon: 1865A smartly bound, uncommon, second edition of important poem. Written by the esteemed poet, Christina Rossetti. Containing an early appearance of her well-known poem 'Goblin Market'. -
1893 Goblin MarketLondon: 1893The first Housman edition of Christina Rossetti's famous narrative poem, 'Goblin Market'. A presentation copy, with a stamp stating so to the title page. A very bright, charmingly illustrated copy of this work. -
1893 Goblin MarketLondon: 1893The first Housman edition of Christina Rossetti's famous narrative poem, 'Goblin Market'. A very bright, charmingly illustrated copy of this work. -
1897 Time Flies a Reading DiaryLondon: 1897An early reprint of Christina Rossetti's uncommon work, the closest to being an autobiography. -
1870 Commonplace and Other Short StoriesLondon: 1870A very bright, first edition copy of Christina Rossetti's short story collection. A scarce work, due to the very small print run. -
1968 The Nice and The GoodLondon: 1968A very smart first edition copy of this novel by Iris Murdoch. -
1935 The Novels of the Bronte SistersLondon: 1935-41A finely bound complete set of the novels of the Bronte sisters, beautifully bound in a signed binding by Bayntun-Riviere. -
1893 A Social Departure How Orthodocia and I Went Around the WorldLondon: 1893The third edition of Sara Jeannette Duncan's interesting travel work about her and Lily Lewis' experiences travelling on their own around the world, illustrated throughout. -
1863 RomolaLondon: 1863The first edition thus of George Eliot's historical novel set in Renaissance Italy, being the first edition in book form, and complete in three volumes. -
1860 The Mill on the FlossEdinburgh and London: 1860The first edition of George Eliot's acclaimed novel 'The Mill in the Floss', bound here in the original three volumes. In a smart signed binding by Henry Sotheran, with the original half-titles. -
1978 Song of SolomonLondon: 1978The first UK edition of Toni Morrison's popular novel 'Song of Solomon', held here in the original publisher's unclipped dustwrapper. -
Eyphka Eyphka Virtuous Woman Found Her Loss Bewailed and Character ExemplifiedLondon: 1678Here appears the first printings of The Countess of Warwick, Mary Rich's writings. These were previously unpublished and are here in the form of a very scarce dedicatory sermon, written in honour of March Rich. -
1903 After Worcester Story of a Royal Fugitive E. Everett-Green IllustratedLondon: 1903An historical novel documenting the escape of Charles II to Europe in 1651, written by Evelyn Everett-Green, illustrated throughout. -
1900 The Autobiography of a Charwoman Annie Wakeman IllustratedLondon: 1900The second impression of Annie Wakeman's intriguing novel about a charwoman at the turn of the twentieth century, illustrated throughout. -
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1973 Miss Carter Came With Us Helen Bradley Illus Colour Plates Slipcase SignedLondon: 1973A limited edition copy of Helen Bradley's colourfully illustrated work about her childhood in Edwardian England, signed to the title page. -
1970 Passenger to Frankfurt Agatha Christie Dustwrapper First EditionLondon: 1970The first edition of Agatha Christie's spy novel 'Passenger to Frankfurt' held in the original price-clipped dustwrapper. -
1880 2vol Romola George Eliot Frederick Leighton Illustrated Limited EditionLondon: 1880A limited edition two volume copy of 'Romola' by George Eliot, set in fifteenth century Italy. Illustrated throughout by Frederick Leighton. -
1893 Our Village Mary Russel Mitford Illustrated Hugh Thomson Limited EditionLondon: 1893A limited large paper edition of Mary Russell Mitford's rural sketches, illustrated throughout by Hugh Thomson. -
c1880 The Wide Wide World Elizabeth Wetherell IllustratedLondon: c1880A scarce Victorian novel from Susan Warner. -
c1890 2vol Novels by PANSY Isabella Macdonald AldenLondon: c1890Eighteen early illustrated editions of Pansy's novels, bound together in two volumes. -
1928 Patricia Lancasters Revenge First edition Illustrated Beatrice Chase NaiadsLondon: 1928A scarce illustrated first edition of this mystery set on the coast. -
1868 MIMIC OTHER STORIES BOYS Maria EdgeworthLondon: 1868A scarce copy of the charming and entertaining series of short stories written by the novelist and educationist, Maria Edgeworth (1768–1849). -
1811 Dinarbas C E Knight Continuation of RasselasLondon: 1811An allegorical work by C.E. Knight, intended as a continuation of a work by Samuel Johnson. -
1895 John Halifax, Gentleman Dinah Craik Frontispiece Armorial BindingLondon: 1895A copy of 'John Halifax, Gentleman' by Dinah Criak, in a signed armorial binding from the Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney. -
1907 The Lady's Realm Vol XXII May to October Magazine Periodical Women FashionLondon: 1907A hardback collection of articles from 'The Lady's Realm' magazine, dating from May to October, 1907. -
c1918 A Patriotic Schoolgirl Angela Brazil Balliol Salmon Illus Scarce DustwrapperLondon: c1918A charming tale set in a boarding school during the war, written by the popular author Angela Brazil. Held in the very scarce dustwrapper. -
1928 Five of Us and Madeline Edith Nesbit Illustrated Scarce DustwrapperLondon: 1928An uncommon copy of 'Five of Us - and Madeline' by the popular author Edith Nesbit, in the original very scarce dustwrapper. -
1962 Murdoch First Edition An Unofficial Rose in Dustwrapper Iris MurdochLondon: 1962The first printing of this complex and challenging Iris Murdoch novel. -
1978 The Virgin in the Garden A. S. Byatt First Edition with DustwrapperLondon: 1978A first edition of Dame Antonia Susan Duffy's third novel written under her well know pseudonym A. S. Byatt.