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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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1905 The Bravest Deed I Ever Saw: Stories of Personal ExperienceLondon : [1905]A scarce second edition of this collection of autobiographical short stories of heroic deeds from well-known authors and celebrities, such as Earl Roberts, H. Rider Haggard and Winston Churchill.
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1898-99 The Harmsworth Magazine Volumes One and TwoLondon: 1898-99Two volumes of the profusely illustrated 'Harmsworth Magazine', with illustrations by the noted Arthur Rackham and 'Volume One' featuring Winston Churchill's 'Man Overboard!'.
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1922 Selected Poems by John MasefieldLondon : 1922A signed copy of John Masefield's poetry printed on handmade paper.
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1929 The HawbucksLondon: 1929An excellent first edition of this novel from Poet Laureate John Masefield, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1949-1952 4vol The Second World WarLondon: 1949-1965Four volumes of memoirs from Sir Winston Churchill that cover the period over the Second World War.
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1949-1967 3vol The Second World War by Winston S. ChurchillLondon: 1949-1967Three volumes of memoirs from Sir Winston Churchill that cover the period over the Second World War.
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1900 Savrola: A Tale of the Revolution in LauraniaNew York: 1900A lovely copy of the true first edition, the US edition of Winston Churchill's only major novel
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1900 Savrola: A Tale of the Revolution in LauraniaLondon: 1900A first edition, first state of Winston Churchill's only major fictional work, Savrola
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1948-54 The Second World WarLondon: 1948-54A first edition set of William Churchill's groundbreaking memoirs regarding the Second World War.
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Signed1998 Speaking for ThemselvesLondon: 1998Bright first edition of the collected letters of Winston and Clementine Churchill, edited and signed by their daughter Baroness Soames.
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1934-1938 Marlborough His Life and Times Complete in Four VolumesLondon, Bombay and Sydney: 1934-1938The limited presentation edition of Churchill's biography of Marlborough in the original dust wrappers.
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1906 2vols Lord Randolph ChurchillLondon: 1906The first edition, only printing of this biography of Lord Randolph Churchill by his son Winston Churchill.
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1941 Khaki and Gown An AutobiographyLondon: 1941A first edition copy of Lord Birdwood's enlightening travel work on his time with the British Army, complete with colour folding maps.
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1908 My African JourneyLondon: 1908The first edition of Winston Churchill's account of his 1907 five month long trip to in East Africa. Illustrated throughout with photographic plates.
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1947 MarlboroughLondon: 1947-55The first edition complete in two volumes of John Churchill's panegyric biography by Sir Winston Churchill.
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1948-49 Winston S Churchill Memoires sur la Deuxieme Guerre MondialeParis: 1948-49A remarkable account of the early years of the Second World War by Winston Churchill, translated into the French language.
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1930 My Early Life: A Roving CommissionLondon: 1930A first edition, first impression of Churchill's autobiographical work exploring his formative years, with illustrations throughout.
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1947-1949 My Early Life, Step by Step and Great ContemporariesLondon: 1947-1949Three works from Winston Churchill, each in the original dust wrapper. Consisting of an autobiography, a biography and a work of historical and political analysis.
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Signed2002 Clementine ChurchillLondon, New York, Toronto, Sydney and Auckland: 2002A signed, revision edition of Mary Soames' biography of her mother, Clementine Churchill.
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1962 A Churchill AnthologyLondon: 1962A first edition anthology of the speeches and writings of Winston Churchill. Illustrated, and in the publisher's original dust wrapper.
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1998 Painting as a PastimeLondon: 1998A fascinating insight into the life of Winston Churchill as an artist, printed by Sotheby's and illustrated in colour with examples of his work.
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1931 My Early Life: a Roving CommissionLondon: 1931An early edition of Churchill's autobiography covering his childhood and education, illustrated with portraits of the author and his family.
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1959 The Second World War and an Epilogue on the Years 1945 to 1957London: 1959The first abridged single volume edition of Winston Churchill's lengthy Second World War memoirs. In the original dust wrapper, and with the addition of an epilogue detailing his life in the post war years.
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1963 A Bibliography of the Works of Sir Winston ChurchillLondon: 1963A first edition account of the complete bibliography of Winston Churchill, containing information on approximately 1,500 items written by the former Prime Minister.
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1924 Three Adventure Novels by John MasefieldLondon: 1924-35Three first editions by once Poet Laureate and extremely notorious author John Masefield.
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Signed1920 Enslaved and Other PoemsLondon: 1920A signed, limited edition of Poet Laureate John Masefield's delightful poetry collection.
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Signed1941 Shopping in OxfordLondon: 1941An excellent copy of this collection of poetry by John Masefield, a signed limited edition.
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1900 London to Ladysmith via PretoriaLondon: 1900The first edition of Winston Churchill's volume recounting his personal experiences during the Second Boer War, illustrated with folding maps.
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Signed1920 Right RoyalLondon: 1920A signed, limited edition of this long poem by John Masefield, number 150 of 500 copies issued.
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1919 Reynard the Fox or The Ghost Heath RunLondon: 1919A bright, limited edition of John Masefield's narrative poem, 'Reynard the Fox'.
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Signed1925 With the Living VoiceLondon: 1925A signed limited edition of John Masefield's thought provoking speech on voice and poetry, in the original quarter paper vellum and original unclipped dustwrapper.
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SignedTime To GoLondon: 1942A unique example of this poetical work, being a presentation copy from the author to Poet Laureate John Masefield and containing Masefield's annotations throughout and with his bookplate to front pastedown. Complete in the very scarce unclipped dustwrappe
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Signed1922 The Dream John Masefield Judith Masefield Illustrated Signed Limited EdLondon: 1922A signed limited edition copy of this poetical work by John Masefield. Illustrated throughout by Judith Masefield.
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1910 Martin Hyde The Dukes Messangers John Masefield Illus T C Dugdale 1st EdLondon: 1910A handsome first edition of John Masefield's novel 'Martin Hyde', bound in the publisher's original cloth binding, with a pictorial front board.
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Signed1925 With The Living Voice John Masefield Limited Edition Signed Address 1st EdLondon: 1925The first edition of this speech given by John Masefield.