Filter
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.
-
1796-7 The Poetical Works of Thomas Gray and Samuel JohnsonLondon: [1796-7]A two in one volume featuring the 'Cooke's edition' of the poetical works of the popular Thomas Gray and Samuel Johnson, bound in full calf with engravings.
-
1801 The RamblerLondon: 1801Samuel Johnson's series of short papers bound over four volumes in full calf.
-
1759 The Prince of AbissiniaLondon: 1759The second edition of Samuel Johnson's popular novel, this edition published only a few weeks after the first edition.
-
1785 The Poetical Works of Samuel Johnson, L.L.D.London: 1785A delightful single volume edition of the poems of Dr Johnson, published the year after Johnson's death and featuring the first appearance of 'Irene'.
-
1958 I Like It HereLondon: 1958A fine first edition copy of this early novel by Kingsley Amis, a semi-autobiographical work set in Portugal.
-
1965 The EgyptologistsLondon: 1965A smart first edition of this mysterious novel from Amis and Conquest, with the original price-clipped dust wrapper.
-
1960 Take a Girl Like YouLondon: 1960A smart first edition of this comic novel by Kingsley Amis, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
-
1963 One Fat EnglishmanLondon: 1963A very smart first edition of this satirical comedy from Kingsley Amis, with the original price-clipped dust wrapper.
-
1812 The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia: A TaleLondon : 1812A beautiful leather bound pocket size edition of Samuel Johnson's earliest work.
-
1968 Miscellaneous Paperback Science FictionLondon: 1968-2005Colourful paperback editions of this assorted group of books concerned with science fiction by a variety of authors including C S Lewis and Amis Kingsley.
-
1810 The Lives of the Most Eminent English PoetsLondon: 1810Samuel Johnson's famous biographical sketches of many eminent poets, a new edition in three volumes.
-
1801-1811 The Works of Samuel Johnson in Fourteen VolumesLondon: 1801-1811A new edition of the works of Samuel Johnson complete in fourteen uniform leather bound volumes.
-
1984 Stanley and the WomenLondon: 1984A first edition copy of this popular novel by the award-winning author, Kingsley Amis.
-
1793 A Selection from the Harleian Miscellany of TractsLondon: 1793The first abridged edition of this fascinating and scarce collection of religious and political tracts, edited by Dr Johnson and William Oldys.
-
1991 We Are All GuiltyLondon: 1991A well presented first edition copy of Kingsley Amis' first young adult novel, in the original unclipped dustwrapper.
-
1965 The James Bond DossierLondon: 1965A lovely first edition copy of Kingsley Amis's critical study of 007.
-
1969 The Green ManLondon: 1969A superb copy of this unique Kingsley Amis novel, a ghost story and comical novel here in the original unclipped dustwrapper.
-
Signed1917 Aphorisms on Authors and Their WaysLondon: 1917The first and only edition printed in one hundred copies of this series of aphorisms on authors and their ways by Augustine Birrell. A signed presentation copy, including a letter by the author.
-
1968 Colonel SunLondon: 1968A very smart, true first edition of Kingsley Amis' celebrated James Bond continuation. Written under the pseudonym, 'Robert Markham'.
-
1968 Colonel SunNew York: 1968A very smart, first U.S edition of Kingsley Amis' celebrated James Bond continuation. Written under the pseudonym, 'Robert Markham'.
-
1969 The Green ManLondon: 1969The first edition of Kingsley Amis' first and only foray into supernatural writing. A lovely copy of this work.
-
1992-4 The Letters of Samuel JohnsonOxford: 1992-4A lovely collection of the letters of the monumental Samuel Johnson, documenting his life in fascinating detail, illustrated throughout.
-
1986 Kingsley Amis The Folks That Live on the Hill First Edition DustwrapperLondon: 1990This is a first edition copy of this work by Kingsley Amis.
-
2000 First Edition Letters Kingsley Amis Zachary Leader Editor Biography PoetLondon: 2000An uncommon first edition of the collected letters of influential poet, critic and novelist Kingsley Amis.
-
1969 The Green Man Kingsley Amis with Original Dustwrapper First EditionLondon: 1969A first edition of Kingsley Amis' only foray into supernatural horror.
-
1969 Kingsley Amis First Edition The Green Man Ghost Story ThrillerLondon: 1969The first edition of this spooky Kingsley Amis novel.
-
1986 The Old Devils by Kingsley Amis First EditionLondon: 1986A first edition of 'The Old Devils' by Kingsley Amis.
-
1967 A Look Round the Estate Kingsley Amis First Edition Original DustwrapperLondon: 1967A first edition of Kingsley Amis' poetical anthology 'A Look Round the Estate'.
-
1990 Collected Poems 1944-1979 Kingsley Amis US Proof Copy BeowulfNew York: 1980A scarce copy of the US proof copy for this collection of Amis's poetical works.
-
1972 The Anti Death League Kingsley Amis 1st Signed Dustwrapper 2nd ImpressionLondon: 1972A handsome first edition second impression of this novel.
-
1971 Kingsley Amis Girl, 20 First Edition in DustwrapperLondon: 1971The first edition of Kingsley Amis' 1971 novel.
-
Signed1990 The Pleasure of Poetry Kingsley Amis Signed Personalised NoteLondon: 1990The first edition of this collection of poetry with a loosely inserted letter signed by author Kingsley Amis.
-
1979 Jake's Thing Kingsley Amis US Proof Copy SatireNew York: 1979A scarce proof copy of this novel by noted author Kingsley Amis.
-
1967 Kingsley Amis A Look Round The Estate First Edition DustwrapperLondon: 1967The first edition of this collection of poetry by noted author Kingsley Amis.
-
1962 The Evans Country First Edition Uncommon Peter Apap BolognaOxford: 1962The uncommon first edition of this collection of poems by Kingsley Amis.
-
Signed1988 Kingsley Amis Difficulties With Girls Signed Dustwrapper First EdLondon: 1988The first edition of this novel, signed by Kingsley Amis to the title page.