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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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1936 William Morris: Artist, Writer, SocialistOxford: 1936A limited first edition of May Morris' touching biography on her father, a scarce and illustrated work. -
1962 William Morris and W. B. YeatsDublin: 1962A limited edition treatise on William Morris and W. B. Yeats, looking into their political and social ideals. -
1946-71 Seven Volumes of Works by F. D. OmmanneyLondon: 1946-71A collection of travel works and two biographies by F. D. Ommanney, with most being first editions and all in their original dust wrappers. -
1927 Fifty Years of SpoofLondon: 1927The first edition of this uncommon illustrated memoir by the comedian, Arthur Roberts. -
1983 Turn Back The Clock: Joyce Grenfell, Her Best Monologues & SongsLondon: 1983The first edition of this celebration of the work of Joyce Grenfell, featuring a collection of her best monologues and songs. -
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1978 Longleat: The Story of an English Country HouseLondon: 1978The first edition of David Burnett's study of Longleat, with a signed presentation inscription from the 6th Marquess of Bath, and a wealth of loosely inserted ephemera. -
1957 Esprit de Corps: Sketches from Diplomatic LifeLondon: 1957A pleasing first edition of this series of humorous sketches that follow the author's time as a British diplomat. -
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1977 Rider Haggard's "She"New York: 1977A presentation copy of this uncommon limited edition of Robert A. Wilson's account of his meeting with Queen Modjadji, the inspiration of Haggard's 'She'. -
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1977 Rider Haggard's "She"New York: 1977A presentation copy of this uncommon limited edition of Robert A. Wilson's account of his meeting with Queen Modjadji, the inspiration of Haggard's 'She'. -
1931 Ellen Terry and Bernard Shaw: A CorrespondenceLondon: 1931A lovely limited edition of this volume of correspondence between Ellen Terry and Bernard Shaw, complete in the original slip case. -
1906 Charles Godfrey LelandBoston and New York: 1906The first limited edition of this biography on Charles Godfrey Leland, an illustrated work written by his niece. -
1970 Tributes to Allen Lane at a Service of Thanksgiving for his Life and Work 1902-1970Cambridge : 1970One of the 750 copies privately printed for the family of Allen Lane, comprising three touching tributes of his life and work. -
1927 My Life, Volume ThreeNot Stated: 1927A limited pirated edition of the third volume of Frank Harris' explicit memoir. -
1904 The Youth of WashingtonLondon: 1904The first edition, third impression of this historical novel told from George Washington's perspective, in a striking red variant binding. -
1897 The Martian: A NovelNew York: 1897A smart first US edition of this illustrated semi-autobiographical novel from Franco-British writer George du Maurier. -
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1915 Contemporary PortraitsNew York: 1915The first edition of Frank Harris' volume of concise biographies on eminent figures of his day, illustrated throughout, the publisher's presentation copy. -
1919 Twelve MenNew York: 1919The first edition of this charming biographical series of men, each of which had influenced the author's life, written by acclaimed American novelist, Theodore Dreiser. -
1926 2vol A Selection of the Letters of Horace WalpoleNew York and London: 1926A smart first edition set of this illustrated collection of letters from English writer Horace Walpole. -
1932 A Bibliography of Dr John DonneCambridge: 1932The second edition of Geoffrey Keynes's biography of John Donne, a Limited Edition work, retaining the very scarce dust wrapper. -
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1960 Horace Walpole: The A. W. Mellon Lectures in the Fine ArtsNew York: 1960A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this biography of Horace Walpole, illustrated throughout. -
1957 The Merchant of Prato: Francesco di Marco DatiniLondon: 1957A fascinating and beautifully illustrated biography of the Italian merchant Francesco Datini, whose private and business papers offer a valuable record of medieval trade. -
1931 The Private Life of Frank HarrisNew York: 1931The first edition of Samuel Roth's biography of Irish-American literary figure Frank Harris. In the uncommon original dust wrapper. -
1925 New Preface to "The Life and Confessions of Oscar Wilde"London: 1925The first edition of the additional preface intended to address Lord Alfred Douglas's criticisms of Frank Harris's biography of Oscar Wilde. -
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1949 Reflections and Memories of L.S.D.New Haven: 1949A signed presentation copy of Laura Seymour Doolittle's vanishingly scarce collection of poems and recollections. -
1835 10vol The Life of Samuel Johnson Including a Journal of His Tour to the HebridesLondon: 1835A smartly bound set of Boswell's famous biography of Samuel Johnson, featuring illustrations and valuable additions. -
1850 Reveries of a Bachelor: Or A Book of the HeartNew York: 1850The first edition of Donald Grant Mitchell's discussion of boyhood, country life style, marriage, travel, and dreaming. -
1848 Boswell's Life of Johnson: Including Their Tour to the HebridesLondon: 1848James's Boswell's important biography on the popular English writer, Samuel Johnson, edited by John Wilson Croker and bound in full calf. -
1927 2vol Joseph Conrad Life and LettersNew York: 1927A smart first edition of this biographical work on Polish-British writer John Conrad, with his letters. -
1881 Memorials of Frances Ridley HavergalLondon: 1881A charming series of memories and letters covering the life and work of English poet and hymnwriter, Frances Ridley Havergal, written by her sister. -
1934 Thoughts and AdventuresLondon: 1934Winston Churchill's engaging autobiographical work on his early political career. -
1821 Oliver Cromwell and His TimesLondon: 1821A well presented, first edition of Thomas Cromwell's biographical work on the Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell. -
1953 Hitler's Table Talk 1941-1944London: 1953The scarce first edition of this collection of private speeches and conversations by Adolf Hitler. With an important association, being the personal copy of Randolph S. Churchill, and with his bookplate. -
1922 Handley Carr Glyn Moule: Bishop of Durham, A BiographyLondon: 1922A smart first edition of this illustrated biography of evangelical Anglican theologian Handley Carr Glyn Moule. -
1876 The Life and Letters of Lord MacaulayLondon: 1876An attractive first edition set containing the biography of Lord Macaulay and his correspondence, in pleasing full tree calf binding. -
1902 Sermons and LecturesGreenwich: 1902A very scarce first edition of this collection of sermons from English cleric Brooke Lambert, with a memoir of his life. -
1968-69 Thomas Henry Huxley: A List of His Scientific Papers and CorrespondenceLondon: 1968-69Two uncommon first edition bibliographical works on Thomas Henry Huxley, on his scientific papers and his correspondence with his future wife.