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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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1924-1935 The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson: Tusitala EditionLondon: 1924-1935A collection of twenty-six volumes from the Tusitala Edition of the works and letters of Robert Louis Stevenson.
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1895 2vol The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon, GentNew York and London: 1895A smart two volume set of this collection of essays and short stories from American author Washington Irving.
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1841 The Pic Nic PapersLondon: 1841A smartly bound second issue of this story anthology edited by Charles Dickens, published for the benefit of the widow of Dickens' first publisher.
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1892-1901 The Works of Robert Louis StevensonLondon: 1892-1901An exceptionally beautiful thirty volume set of the works of Scottish novelist and writer Robert Louis Stevenson, in sumptuous half crushed morocco bindings.
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1880 The Letters of Charles DickensLondon: 1880A smart copy of the fifth thousand of the second edition of the letters of Charles Dickens.
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1846 The Battle of LifeLondon: 1846The fourth state of the first edition of Charles Dickens's Christmas tale, with charming illustrations.
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1893 Island Nights' EntertainmentsLondon : 1893A first UK edition of this charming collection of short stories by writer Robert Louis Stevenson, with illustrations throughout.
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Signed1902 The Sketch BookLondon: 1902A very scarce two volume limited edition of Washington Irving's literary anthology 'The Sketch Book', signed by the illustrator, Edmund Sullivan.
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1914 Knickerbocker Papers, Being Rip Van Winkle and the Legend of Sleepy HollowLondon : 1914A smart limited edition copy of Washington Irving's most popular works, printed on handmade Riccardi Paper.
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1919 Memories and PortraitsLondon: 1919An excellent new impression of this collection of essays by Robert Louis Stevenson.
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1918 The Story of a Great Friendship: Charles Dickens and Clarkson StanfieldLondon: 1918The first edition of this publication of seven letters from Charles Dickens to his friend, the artist Clarkson Stanfield. A very scarce work.
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1909 Familiar Studies of Men and BooksLondon: 1909A lovely later impression of this biographical collection on some of literature's great men, written by Robert Louis Stevenson.
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1899 Rambles in Dickens' LandNew York: 1899A charming guide to the England of Charles Dickens', illustrated throughout.
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1962 The Lewis Carroll HandbookLondon: 1962An illustrated guide to the work of the beloved children's writer.
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1937 The Nonesuch DickensLondon: 1937An informative bibliographical exploration into Dickensiana, published by the Nonesuch Press.
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1835 Abbotsford and Newstead AbbeyLondon: 1835Two short stories in their first UK edition by renowned American author Washington Irving.
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1842 Report of the Dinner to Charles DickensBoston: 1842A fine example of this uncommon work, regarding a dinner hosted in Boston where Charles Dickens gave a speech on International Copyright.
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1840 Master Humphrey's ClockLondon: 1840The edition of Charles Dickens' weekly fiction periodical, illustrated throughout by his beloved artist Phiz.
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Signed1925 With the Living VoiceLondon: 1925A signed limited edition of John Masefield's thought provoking speech on voice and poetry, in the original quarter paper vellum and original unclipped dustwrapper.
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1849-52 3vol Barnaby Rudge Boz Christmas Books Charles Dickens 1st ThusLondon: 1849-52A smartly rebound collection of Charles Dickens' novels, with 'Sketches of Boz' and 'Christmas Book's being the first cheap editions, all volumes illustrated with a frontispiece.
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1916 On the Choice of a Profession Robert Louis Stevenson Dustwrapper First EdLondon: 1916The first edition of this post-humously discovered work by the Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer Robert Louis Stevenson.
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1850 The CRAYON MISCELLANY by Washington IRVINGLondon: 1850The 1850 Author's Revised Edition of 'The Crayon Miscellany' by Washington Irving.
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Signed1925 With The Living Voice John Masefield Limited Edition Signed Address 1st EdLondon: 1925The first edition of this speech given by John Masefield.
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1875-81 9vol All The Year Round Charles Dickens Extra Summer and ChristmasLondon : 1875 - 1881A collection of issues of the Victorian periodical All the Year Round, which was founded and owned by Charles Dickens.
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1880 2vol The Letters of Charles Dickens Second EditionLondon: 1880A collection of the letters of Charles Dickens, edited by his sister-in-law and his daughter.
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1835 The Beauties of Washington Irving Illustrated Fourth EditionLondon: 1935A copy of 'The Beauties of Washington Irving, Esq'.
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1919 VIRGINIBUS PUERISQUE Other Papers Robert Louis STEVENSONLondon: 1919The first collection of Stevenson's essays, in a Gonville and Caius College armorial prize binding.