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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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c1900 3vol La Guerre et La Paix: Roman Historique Traduit du RusseParis: c1900A three volume set of Tolstoy's epic novel War and Peace, translated from the original Russian into French.
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1888 The Fur Country, or, Seventy Degrees North LatitudeLondon: 1888The seventh edition in English of this exciting adventure novel by Jules Verne, illustrated throughout.
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1886 The Mysterious Island (Part II) AbandonedLondon: 1886The fourth edition in English of the second book in Jules Verne's 'Mysterious Island' trilogy, an illustrated work.
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1875 From the Earth to the Moon Direct in 97 Hours 20 Minutes: And a Trip Round itLondon: 1875The fifth edition in English of one of Jules Verne's important and pioneering science fiction novels, a smart illustrated edition.
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1883 The Tribulations of a ChinamanLondon: 1883The third edition in English of this exciting adventure novel set in China by Jules Verne, a smart illustrated copy.
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1887 The Steam House. (Part II.) Tigers and TraitorsLondon: 1887The second edition in English of the second part of this popular adventure novel set in India by Jules Verne.
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c1917 Dropped From the CloudsLondon: c1917A fantastical novel by Jules Verne, originally published as 'The Mysterious Island', uncommon to see in an early dust wrapper.
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c1928 Clipper of the CloudsLondon: c1928A lesser known exciting science fiction novel by French master of the genre, Jules Verne, in an early dust wrapper.
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c1920 Burbank the NorthernerLondon: c1920A lesser known novel by Jules Verne, set in the southern states of America, a smart copy in the original dust wrapper.
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c1928 From Earth to Moon and a Trip Round ItLondon: c1928A novel by Jules Verne following an expedition to the Moon, uncommon to see in a dust wrapper.
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c1928 The Tribulations of a ChinamanLondon: c1928A smart edition of one of the exciting adventure novels by Jules Verne, scarce to see in a dust wrapper.
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c1920 The Child of the CavernLondon: c1920A smart copy of this popular adventure novel by Jules Verne, scarce to see in a dust wrapper.
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1875 A Floating City, and the Blockade RunnersNew York: 1875The second U.S. edition of this popular novel and short story by French adventure writer Jules Verne, complete with plates by Jules Ferat throughout.
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c1881 Vingt Mille Lieues Sous les MersParis: c1881An illustrated edition in the original French of Jules Verne's popular and influential science fiction novel.
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c1919 The Field of IceLondon: c1919A thrilling novel of polar exploration by Jules Verne, in a very scarce illustrated dust wrapper.
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1878 Voyages Extraordinaires: Hector Servadac: Voyages et Aventures a Travers Le Monde SolaireParis: 1878A smart early edition of Jules Verne's science fiction novel, also known as Off on a Comet; part of his 'Voyages Extraordinaires' series.
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1922 La Sonate a Kreutzer Suivi d'un Essai sur la Question SexuelleParis: 1922A limited edition copy of Leo Tolstoy's novella The Kreutzer Sonata, translated from Russian to French.
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1892 The Blockade Runners; Dr Ox's Experiment; Round the MoonLondon: 1894Author's illustrated edition of three novels by Jules Verne bound in one.
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1904 The Complete Works of Count TolstoyBoston: [1904]Eight uniform volumes from the illustrated Cabinet edition of the works of celebrated Russian author Leo Tolstoy.
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1890-99 The Works of Henrik IbsenLondon; New York: 1890-99The collected theatrical works of Henrik Ibsen, a nice set of his work translated into English.
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c1902 Michel Strogoff, de Moscou a IrkoutskParis: c1902A lovely early twentieth century edition of Jules Verne's 'Michel Strogoff', illustrated with colour plates by Ferat, and in the bright publisher's cartonnage binding.
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c1900 Dropped from the CloudsLondon: c1900A later printing of this novel by Jules Verne, part I of his trilogy 'The Mysterious Island'.
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c1900 Mirifiques Aventures de Maitre AntiferParis: c1900A smart copy of Jules Verne's adventure novel from his 'Extraordinary Voyages' series.
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1884 L'Etoile du SudParis: 1884An incredibly bright first edition copy of Jules Verne's adventure novel from his 'Les Voyages Extraordinaires' series.
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c1878 Hector ServadacParis: c1878An early edition of Jules Verne's science fiction work, richly illustrated throughout by Paul Philippoteaux.
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1931 L'École des RobinsonsParis: 1931A bright French edition of this robinsonade novel by Jules Verne, illustrated throughout by L. Bennett.
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1897 L'Ile MysterieuseParis: 1895A splendid Collection Hetzel edition of Jules Verne's 'The Mysterious Island' in the original French, in a decorative binding and illustrated throughout by Ferat.
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c1897 Pays des FourruresParis: c1897An early original French edition of this novel by Jules Verne, profusely illustrated by Ferat and De Beaurepaire
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c1900 Les Enfants du Capitaine GrantParis: c1900A handsome early edition of this illustrated novel by Jules Verne, following a quest for Captain Grant of Britannia.
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c1900 Michel StrogoffParis: c1900The thrilling fourtheenth installation in Jules Verne's 'Voyages Extraordinaire', often considered one of his best works. Illustrated throughout by J. Ferat.
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1868-78 Les Enfants du Capitaine Grant Un Capitaine de Quinze AnsParis: 1868-78Early French editions of two of Jules Verne's 'Voyages Extraordinaires', two novels beautifully illustrated throughout.
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c1875 Le Tour du Monde en Quatre-Vignts JoursParis: c1875A bright, very smart, early edition of Jules Verne's famous novel 'Around the World in Eighty Days'.
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1891 The Quintessence of IbsenismLondon: 1891The first edition of this popular work of literary criticism by noted author, playwright and critic, George Bernard Shaw.
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1928 Resurrection Leon Tolstoi Tolstoy French Translation T De Wyzewa New EdParis: 1928Leo Tolstoy's final novel, Resurrection.
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c1885 Tribulations Chinois & 500 M de la Begum J. VERNEParis : c1879Three tales from the Voyages Extraordinaires by Jules Verne.