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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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1937 The Adventures of Tom SawyerNew York: 1937A smart edition of Mark Twain's beloved novel, illustrated in colour by Norman Rockwell.
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1882 The Prince and the PauperLondon: 1882An early U.K. edition of this popular historical fiction novel by Mark Twain, following a young Edward VI and his pauper friend.
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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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1906 Eve's Diary: Translated from the Original MSLondon and New York: 1906A smart first edition of this illustrated comic short story from Mark Twain.
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1882 Roughing It and the Innocents at HomeLondon: 1882Mark Twain's semi-autobiographical travel works exploring America, Europe, and the Holy Land, illustrated throughout.
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c1895 American DrolleriesLondon: c1895An uncommon anthology of tales by celebrated American author Mark Twain.
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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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1906-07 The Writings of Mark TwainNew York; London: 1906-07A striking set of the works of the great American author Mark Twain, a smartly bound set including all of his best known and influential works.
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1907 A Horse's TaleLondon and New York: 1907A smart first edition copy of Mark Twain's fictionalised account of Buffalo Bill's favourite horse.
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1892 The American ClaimantLondon: 1892The first UK edition of Mark Twain's humorous novel about mistaken identities.
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1880 A Tramp AbroadLondon: 1880A smart copy of the first single volume UK edition of Mark Twain's account of his journey through central and southern Europe.
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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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1897 [1898] A Tramp AbroadLondon: 1897 [1898]A smart copy of this illustrated late nineteenth century edition of Mark Twain's account of his journey through central and southern Europe.
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1924 Mark Twain's AutobiographyNew York: 1924The two volume first printings of Mark Twain's autobiography, dictated by him during the last years of his life.
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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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1920 Letters of Mark TwainLondon: 1920An illustrated edition of Albert Bigelow Paine's publication of the letters of Mark Twain, containing a selection of Twain's letters from 1853 to 1910.
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1896 A Tramp AbroadLondon: 1896An early UK edition of this work of travel literature by noted American author Mark Twain, complete with many in-text illustrations.
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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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1893 The £1,000,000 Bank Note and Other New StoriesLondon: 1893A first edition copy of this short story anthology by Mark Twain, in the publisher's original cloth binding.
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1872 The World of Wit and HumourLondon: [1872]An exciting collection of witty and humorous stories edited by George Manville Fenn and illustrated throughout.
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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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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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1897 Mark Twain's Library of HumourLondon: 1897A new edition of Mark Twain's collection of short, humorous stories, illustrated by E. W. Kemble.
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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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1896 Tom Sawyer AbroadLondon: 1896A first edition, first impression of this very scarce Mark Twain novel. Only 1000 copies of this work were printed.
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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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1935 Albert Bigelow Paine Mark Twain's Notebooks Second Edition FrontispieceNew York; London: 1935A very good copy of Mark Twain's Notebook, author of 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and ' The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'.
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1974 Mark Twain and the South Arthur Pettit Academic Critical DustwrapperKentucky : 1974A first edition of this critical work on Mark Twain by Arthur G. Pettit.
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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.
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1995 R. Kent Rasmussen Mark Twain A to Z The Essential Reference to his LifeThe United States of America: 1995A near fine first edition of Mark Twain A to Z: The Essential Reference to his Life and Writings.