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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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1994 A Mingled Measure: Diaries, 1953-1972London: 1994The first edition of the fifth volume of the diaries of Henry Lees-Milne, in which he encounters Oswald Mosley, Colette, and Somerset Maugham.
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1900 Memoirs of Sir Walter ScottLondon: 1900A smartly bound edition of J. G. Lockhart's personal biography on his father-in-law, Sir Walter Scott.
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2002 America and Americans and Selected NonfictionNew York: 2002An advance uncorrected proof copy of this collection of previously uncollected essays by John Steinbeck.
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1954 The Alice B. Toklas Cook BookLondon: 1954An excellent example of the first edition of the autobiographical cook book of Alice Babette Toklas, the life partner of American writer Gertrude Stein.
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1986 Between the Woods and the WaterLondon: 1986A vibrant first edition of this fascinating and vividly described travel work by Patrick Leigh Fermor, detailing his expedition on foot from the Hook of Holland to Constantinople.
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1934 Brazilian AdventureLondon: 1934The first US edition of Peter Fleming's account of his search for the lost Colonel Percy Fawcett in the Brazilian jungle.
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2005 Untold StoriesLondon: 2005A superb limited edition of this autobiographical volume by Alan Bennett, signed by Bennett. -
1793 The Literary Life of the Late Thomas Pennant, Esq. By Himself.London: 1793The first edition of this uncommon autobiographical survey by Welsh naturalist and aniquary, Thomas Pennant, complete with four plates, including the scarce hand coloured folding plate of 'The Church Militant'.
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1937 The Road to Wigan PierLondon: 1937The first edition of George Orwell's study on the working classes of Northern England, illustrated throughout, published by the Left Book Club.
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1964 A Moveable FeastNew York: 1964A book club edition of Hemingway's memoir about his time spent in Paris in the 1920s, a fascinating insight into the country during that era.
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1874 The Life and Explorations of David Livingstone, L.L.D.London: 1874An illustrated account of the life of Scottish physician, Congregationalist, and pioneer Christian missionary David Livingstone.
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1961 Not Wisely But Too WellLondon: 1961The very scarce first edition of British lawyer Gerald Sparrow, in a signed Sangorski & Sutcliffe half morocco binding.
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1977 Prophesying PeaceNew York: 1977A pleasing first edition of these diary entries by James Lees-Milne.
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1973 The Strenuous Years: Diaries 1948-1955London: 1973A smart first edition of the fourth volume of diaries from British photographer and designer Sir Cecil Beaton.
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1918 The Life of Mohammad the Prophet of AllahParis: 1918A scarce biography on the prophet Mohammad, an impressive limited edition volume with chromolithograph plates.
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1984 Boy: Tales of ChildhoodLondon: 1984A very smart first edition of Roald Dahl's bestselling autobiography, with the original dust wrapper.
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1847 Lives of Simon Lord Lovat and Duncan Forbes of CullodenLondon: 1847A smart first edition of this pair of biographies from Scottish historian John Hill Burton.
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1928 The Enormous RoomLondon: 1928The first U. K. edition of E. E. Cumming's autobiographical novel, recounting his imprisonment during World War One.
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1906 The Mirror of the SeaLondon: 1906The first edition of this first work of non-fiction by Joseph Conrad, recounting his time at sea.
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1955 The Mint: A Day-Book of the R. A. F. Depot Between August and December 1922London: 1955An exceptional limited edition example of T. E. Lawrence's memoirs of his time enlisted in the Royal Air Force.
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1964 Eric Gill: An Introduction to His WorkChichester: 1964The very scarce first edition of this short introduction to the work of Eric Gill. A signed presentation copy from Gill himself, with an additional signed letter from Gill. -
1920 Herbert Beerbohm Tree: Some Memories of Him and His ArtNew York: 1920A smart first US edition of this illustrated collection of memories relating to English actor Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree.
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1852 The Life of Napoleon BonaparteLondon: 1852A superbly bound, second edition of William Hazlitt's Life of Napoleon, complete in four volumes, bound by A. Taffin.
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1976 Lovecraft: A BiographyLondon: 1976A first UK edition copy of de Camp's critically acclaimed biography of the notable author H. P. Lovecraft, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1836 Memoirs of Napoleon, His Court and FamilyLondon: 1836The first English edition of this formidable and personal biography on the life and family of Napoleon Bonaparte, complete with plates throughout.
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1845-1847 Lives of Men of Letters and Science & Historical Sketches of Statesmen Who Flourished in the Time of George IIILondon: 1845-1847A two volume set of Lord Brougham's illustrated biographical work on prominent men of letters and science from the time of George III, with an additional volume containing sketches of statesmen from the time.
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1851 Lavengro; The Scholar - The Gypsy - The Priest.London: 1851The first edition of George Borrow's semi-autobiographical novel, telling the story of a man of many titles, complete here in three volumes, bound by E. Pouget.
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1827 Memoirs of the Life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley SheridanLondon: 1827Thomas Moore's touching and insightful biography on the satirist Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
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1942 Tobacco Tycoon: The Story of James Buchanan DukeNew York: 1942A scarce biography of James Buchanan Duke, founder of the American Tobacco Company.
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1955 A Journal of the Terror: Being An Account of the Occurrences in the Temple During The Confinement of Louis XVILondon: 1955The Folio Society edition of this account of the imprisonment and last days of King Louis XVI of France, in a lovely gilt binding with the original glassine and slipcase.
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1918 Oscar Wilde: His Life and ConfessionsNew York City : 1918A pleasing second edition of Frank Harris' biography of Oscar Wilde.
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1915 Contemporary PortraitsNew York: 1915A very pleasing first edition of Frank Harris' series of biographies of contemporary eminent figures.
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1928 The Yankee of the Yards: The Biography of Gustavus Franklin SwiftChicago : 1928An excellent early printing of this biography of Gustavus Franklin Swift, the founder of a pioneering meat-packing business.
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1960 Frank Harris: My Life and LovesParis : 1960A very smart, complete set of Frank Harris' controversial autobiography, each volume presented in the original glassine wrap.
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1947 Frank Harris: His Life and Adventures: An AutobiographyLondon: 1947The first edition of Frank Harris' autobiography, inscribed by the editor Martin Secker to fellow editor, and member of the Bloomsbury group, Roger Senhouse.
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1933 Oscar WildeLondon: 1933A signed, limited edition of G. J. Renier's biographical work, celebrating the life and works of Oscar Wilde.