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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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1801 The RamblerLondon: 1801Samuel Johnson's series of short papers bound over four volumes in full calf.
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1913 The Little White BirdNew York: 1913An attractive edition of J. M. Barrie's episodic fantasy novel, the work that introduced the character of Peter Pan to the world.
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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.
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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'.
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1924 The Works of J. M. BarrieLondon: 1924A smartly bound set of four works in two volumes of lesser-known but well regarded works by J. M. Barrie.
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1812 The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia: A TaleLondon : 1812A beautiful leather bound pocket size edition of Samuel Johnson's earliest work.
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1914 Peter Pan in Kensington GardensLondon: 1914An early edition of J. M. Barrie's popular Peter Pan tale, a charming fantasy story with colourful and whimsical illustrations by Arthur Rackham.
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Signed1913 Quality StreetLondon: 1913A colourfully illustrated edition of J. M. Barrie's comical play, signed by Barrie to the half-title.
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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.
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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.
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1937 The Greenwood Hat Being A Memoir of James Anon 1885-1887London: 1937The first edition of this illustrated memoir written by noted English writer J.M. Barrie, author of 'Peter Pan', enclosed in the original dust wrapper.
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1919 The Young Visiters, or, Mr. Salteena's PlanLondon: 1919An early impression of this children's novel written by a nine-year-old Daisy Ashford, with a frontispiece, facsimile plates, and a preface from J. M. Barrie.
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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.
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1929 The Plays and Works of J. M. BarrieLondon: 1929A delightful collection of the plays and works by J. M. Barrie, including his beloved play Peter Pan.
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Signed1920 A Kiss for CinderellaLondon: 1920The signed first edition of this touching play from J. M. Barrie, set in London during the First World War.
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1897 The Little MinisterLondon: 1897An illustrated edition of this sentimental novel from J. M. Barrie, set in his native Scotland.
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1920-23 5Vol The Works and Plays of J. M. BarrieLondon: 1920-1923Five volumes of the works of Scottish playwright J. M. Barrie, in uniform full calf bindings.
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1926 The Plays of J. M. BarrieLondon: 1926An excellent set of the plays of J. M. Barrie; the uniform edition.
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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.
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Signed1918 The Plays of J. M. Barrie Quality StreetLondon: 1918The author's presentation copy of one of his most popular plays, 'Quality Street', here inscribed by Barrie to an actress, Irenie Russell.
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1891 The Little MinisterLondon: 1891A complete second edition of this sentimental J. M. Barrie novel, set in his native Scotland. Complete here in three volumes, this second edition published in the same year as the first.
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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.
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Signed1901 Quality Street Comedy Barrie Thomas Colour Plates Signed Limited EdLondon: 1901A limited edition copy of J. M. Barrie's play 'Quality Street', illustrated with colour plates throughout by Hugh Thomson, signed by the artist.
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1913 10Vol The Works of J M Barrie Kirriemuir Edition Limited Slipcase Peter PanLondon: 1913A ten volume set of the works of J. M. Barrie.
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c1920-1930 4 Volumes J. M. Barrie Plays Works Uniform EditionLondon: c1920-1930A collection of four uniformly bound works by the Scottish author and dramatist J. M. Barrie.