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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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1838 Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter ScottParis: 1838Four volumes bound over two of this biographical work on Sir Walter Scott, written by his son in law and bound by John Tate in half calf.
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1947-1949 The Works of Jane AustenLondon: 1947-1949A wonderful six volume edition of the works of Jane Austen, in calf bindings, and with the original glassine and slip case.
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1867-1868 4vol The Waverley NovelsLondon: 1867-1868A complete four volume set of the Copyright Edition of Sir Walter Scott's Waverley Novels.
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1901-1930 The Waverley NovelsLondon: 1901-1930A wonderfully bound collection of the illustrated Border Edition of Sir Walter Scott's Waverley novels, introduced by Andrew Lang.
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1857 25vol Waverley NovelsEdinburgh: 1857A very smartly bound complete set of Sir Walter Scott's Waverley Novels.
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c1935 Pride and PrejudiceLondon: c1935A smart 1930s edition of Jane Austen's beloved novel, published by Riviere & Son and in a half calf binding from the firm.
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1856-1858 2vol The Lay of The Last Minstrel & The Lady of The LakeLondon: 1856-1858Two smart copies of these narrative poems written by Scottish historian and poet, Sir Walter Scott.
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c1880 The Poetical Works of Sir Walter ScottLondon: c1880A smart copy of this collection of poetical works from Scottish writer, Sir Walter Scott.
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1852 The Book of Waverley GemsLondon: 1852A collection of engravings inspired by the works of Sir Walter Scott's Waverley novels, in a decorative full morocco binding.
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1901-03 The Novels of Jane AustenLondon: 1901-03A smart set of the major novels of beloved author, Jane Austen, this set with the lively illustrations of Hugh Thomson.
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1890 2vol The Journal of Sir Walter Scott From the Original Manuscript at AbbotsfordEdinburgh: 1890A smart set of the journal of Scottish historian, novelist, poet, and playwright, Sir Walter Scott.
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1963 Volume the SecondOxford: 1963An uncommon copy of this collection of Jane Austen's childhood works, edited by B. C. Southam.
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1923 The WatsonsLondon: 1923A very smart, early impression of Jane Austen's work 'The Watson's', published separately in this work.
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1922 Love and FriendshipLondon : 1922A charming copy of Love and Friendship printed as a deluxe edition of two hundred and sixty.
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1975 SanditonOxford: 1975A very smart copy of this unfinished novel from Austen, reproduced in facsimile from the original manuscript.
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1966-1976 The Illustrated Works of Jane AustenLondon : 1966-1972A charming set of the Oxford Illustrated Jane Austen collection.
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1952 Ivanhoe: The Story of the FilmLondon: 1952The uncommon film tie-in edition of Scott's 'Ivanhoe', illustrated with stills from the 1952 motion picture starring Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Fontaine.
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1823 Quentin DurwardEdinburgh : 1823The first edition of Sir Walter Scott's work of historical fiction, set in France during the reign of Louis XI.
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1925-33 Lady Susan, Sanditon, Volume the FirstOxford: 1925-33A nice set of three of Jane Austen's works which were unpublished during her lifetime.
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1926 Plan of a Novel According to Hints From Various QuartersOxford: 1926A limited edition copy of Jane Austen's entertaining plan for a novel, written according to the recommendations of the librarian to the Prince Regent.
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1930 Pride and Prejudice a Play in Four ActsLondon: 1930A very scarce play adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel, this script using dialogue from the novel and put to a script by Anne Johnson-Jones.
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1820 Guy Mannering; or, The AstrologerLondon: 1820The complete three volume sixth edition of Sir Walter Scott's work of historical fiction, the second novel in his Waverley series.
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1832 Tales of My LandlordParis: 1832A smart collection of work by Sir Walter Scott, under the pseudonym Jedediah Cleishbotham, complete in three volumes.
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1904 Five Volumes Jane Austen WorksLondon: 1904The works of the celebrated Jane Austen, five volumes bound in half calf.
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1871 Waverley NovelsEdinburgh: 1871A 25 volume complete set of the Waverley Novels by Sir Walter Scott
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1904 The Poetical Works of Sir Walter ScottLondon: 1904A collected edition of the poetry of Sir Walter Scott, in a full morocco Oxford binding.
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1808 Illustrations of Walter Scott's Lay of the Last MinstrelLondon: 1808A scarce illustrated edition of Scott's Lay of the Last Minstrel, with plates throughout.
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1820 12vol The Poetical Works of Walter ScottEdinburgh: 1820A complete twelve volume set of the poetry of Sir Walter Scott, the first collected edition.
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1820 Ivanhoe; A RomanceEdinburgh: 1820The first edition, first issue of Sir Walter Scott's enormously popular historical novel, set in England in the twelfth century.
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1816 The AntiquaryEdinburgh: 1816The three volume first edition of Sir Walter Scott's favourite of his own novels, 'The Antiquary', the third of his Waverley novels.
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1824 Redgauntlet. A Tale of the Eighteenth Century.Edinburgh: 1824The first edition of this work of historical fiction by Sir Walter Scott, set in southwest Scotland in 1756.
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1822 The Fortunes of NigelEdinburgh; London: 1822The first edition of this popular historical fiction novel by Walter Scott, set in London during the reign of King James VI/I.
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1822 The PirateEdinburgh; London: 1822The first edition, second state, of Sir Walter Scott's novel loosely based on the life of John Gow, one of his historical 'Waverley' novels.
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1813 Rokeby; a PoemEdinburgh; London: 1813A smartly bound first edition large paper copy of this popular historical poem by Sir Walter Scott, an epic narrative poem set at the home of Scott's friend.
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1810 The Lady of the LakeEdinburgh; London: 1810A smartly bound second edition copy of Sir Walter Scott's influential historical fiction poem, set during the time of King James V of Scotland.
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1900 The Waverley NovelsLondon: 1900A complete Library Edition set of Sir Walter Scott's most popular novel series, The Waverley Novels, in attractive half leather binding.