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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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1828 Tim Bobbin's Lancashire Dialect and PoemsLondon: 1828The first edition thus of this charming work of satirical poetry and prose, illustrated by George Cruikshank.
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1833 Sunday in LondonLondon: 1833The first edition of this humorous discussion of Sunday working practices in nineteenth century London, illustrated by George Cruikshank.
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1870 Tom & Jerry Life in LondonLondon: 1870A colourfully illustrated reprint of this satirical work by Pierce Egan, narrating an entertaining adventure around London.
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1842 George Cruikshank's OmnibusLondon: [1842]The first edition of George Cruikshank's illustrated omnibus, an entertaining work created by Cruikshank entirely under his own control, with no restrictions from an editor.
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1824 Der Freischutz TravestieLondon: 1824The uncommon first edition of George Cruikshank's richly illustrated edition of 'Der Freischütz Travestie'. The very scarce hand-coloured plates issue, in a signed binding.
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1869 Coila's WhispersEdinburgh and London: 1869A scarce first edition poetry collection by Sir William Augustus Fraser, illustrated with striking plates by Gustave Dore and George Cruikshank.
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1869 George Cruikshank's Table-BookLondon: 1869A new edition of this work celebrative of caricaturist and illustrator George Cruikshank's career.
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1847 The Greatest Plague of Life: or the Adventures of a Lady in Search of a Good ServantLondon: 1847The first edition of Mayhew's satirical and humorous novel, illustrated throughout by George Cruikshank.
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1840 The Tower of London. A Historical Romance.London: 1840The first edition of this historical romance novel following the tragic life of Lady Jane Grey, complete with the original plates by Cruikshank.
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1982 For Special ServicesLondon: 1982A very bright copy of this James Bond continuation novel by John Gardner.
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1840 An Essay on the Genius of George CruikshankLondon: 1840A first edition of Thackeray's critical examination of the caricatures of one of the most famous illustrators of the century, George Cruikshank.
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1870 George Cruikshank's Fairy LibraryLondon: 1870George Cruikshank's illustrated volume of four charming fairy tales, each replete with his own illustrations.
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1877 The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron MunchausenLondon: 1877A very bright, beautifully illustrated edition of Rudolf Erich Raspe's classic novel regarding the fictional German nobleman, Baron Munchausen.
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1829 The Epping HuntLondon: 1829The first edition of Thomas Hood's hunting poem, 'The Epping Hunt', illustrated with five detailed plates by George Cruikshank.
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Signed1971 Every Night's a BullfightLondon: 1971A signed first edition of John Gardner's popular novel, in the original unclipped dustwrapper.
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1972 GrendelLondon: 1972The first edition of this retelling of the old English poem Beowulf, in the original dustwrapper.
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1970 The Airline Pirates John Gardner First Edition NovelLondon: 1970A first edition of this 'Boysie Oakes' novel by John Gardner.
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1974 John Gardner The King's Indian Literary Travel Artistic PhilosophyNew York: 1974A hardback copy of John Gardner's collection of short stories, 'The King's Indian'.
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1965 Understrike John Gardner First EditionLondon: 1965A thrilling work of espionage by John Gardner, sequel to The Liquidator..
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1982 Mickelsson's Ghosts First Edition John Gardner Novel DustwrapperNew York: 1982A first edition of this novel by John Gardner.