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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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1877 The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron MunchausenLondon: 1877A colourfully illustrated edition of this entertaining novel by Rudolph Erich Raspe, illustrated by George Cruikshank.
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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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1830 Italy, a PoemLondon: 1830The beautiful first illustrated edition of Samuel Rogers' best known Romantic poem, also his longest work, about his travels in Italy.
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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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1814 PoemsLondon: 1814An illustrated early edition of poetry by celebrated English poet Samuel Rogers, bound in full straight-grain morocco with gilt detailing.
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1836 Italy, a Poem.London: 1836A beautifully illustrated copy of Rogers' vivid poem about Italy, a lovely work.
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1834 PoemsLondon: 1834A lovely leather-bound copy containing the poetry of Samuel Rogers, bound by J. Kelly, with illustrated engravings by J. M. W. Turner and Thomas Stothard
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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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1819 Human Life a PoemLondon: 1819The first edition of Samuel Roger's Romantic and reflective poem.
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1844 Italy a PoemLondon: 1844An illustrated edition of Samuel Rogers' best known and longest work 'Italy', a beautiful poem about his travels.
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1860 Poems by Samuel Rogers A New EditionLondon: 1860A finely bound copy of this illustrated edition of Samuel Roger's poetry.
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1834 PoemsLondon: 1834A finely bound copy of Samuel Roger's poetry. Beautifully illustrated, with drawings based on engravings by Turner and Stothard.
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1834 PoemsLondon: 1834The first edition of this collection of poetry by the Romantic nineteenth century poet Samuel Rogers, engraved throughout by Turner and Stothard.
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1842 2vol Italy and Poems by Samuel Rogers Leighton Brewer BindingLondon: 1842Two nicely bound poetry collections by the popular writer, Samuel Rogers.
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1801 Pleasures of Memory Poems Samuel Rogers Stothard IllustratedLondon: 1801A nicely illustrated copy of Samuel Roger's popular poetry, including 'The Pleasures of Memory', illustrated by Thomas Stothard.
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1820 Poems by Samuel Rogers A New Edition Quarter Calf ScarceLondon: 1820A new edition, quarter calf bound collection of poetical works by the noted writer Samuel Rogers.
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1816 Poems Of Samuel Rogers With Illustrated Head And Tail PiecesLondon: 1816A collection of the poems of Samuel Rogers with an illustrated title page and illustrative head and tail pieces throughout.
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1819 Samuel Rogers Human Life A Poem First Morocco Binding Gilt Edges PoetryLondon: 1819An handsomely bound first edition of copy Samuel Rogers' poem, Human Life.
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1842 Samuel Rogers Poems Illustrated Gilt Morocco Binding Turner StothardLondon: 1842A book of poetry by Samuel Rogers.
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1854 Samuel Rogers Italy A Poem Signed Binding Poetry Verse Grand TourLondon: 1854A finely bound copy of Samuel Rogers' Italy.
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1814 Samuel Rogers Poems Illustrated Full Calf With GiltLondon: 1814The collected poetry of Samuel Rogers up to 1814, including 'The Pleasures Of Memory'.
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1812 POEMS by Samuel Rogers Illustrated Pleasures of MemoryLondon: 1812The first collected edition of the poetry of Romantic poet Samuel Rogers, including some of his best-known works such as The Pleasures of Memory, An Epistle to a Friend, and To a Friend on his Marriage.
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1891 The Poetical Works of Samuel Rogers Mudie Binding Edward Bell Memoir PoemsLondon: 1891A poetical anthology of Samuel Rogers' work.
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1851-1852 2vol Poems and Italy A Poem by Samuel RogersLondon: 1851-1852Two uniformly-bound collections of the poetry of Samuel Rogers.
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1830 Samuel Rogers Italy A Poem Second Issue Illustrated By Turner And StothardLondon: 1830The second issue of the first edition thus of this long poem by the Romantic Samuel Rogers.
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1793 Charles MACKLIN Love a la Mode SAMUEL ROGERS COPYLondon: 1793Presentation copy from John Johnston of the Theatre Royal Covent Garden to Samuel Rogers of this play.