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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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1857 The Poetical Works of William CowperLondon: 1857An attractive leather bound copy of William Cowper's poetical works.
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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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1845 Poems by William Cowper, Esq. With a Sketch of his Life by The Rev. T. GreatheedGlasgow: 1845A charming mid nineteenth century edition of the poems of William Cowper.
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1787 Poems by William CowperLondon: 1787An early edition of the collected poems of William Cowper, an important Romantic forerunner.
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1803 The Life, and Posthumous Writings, of William Cowper, ESQChichester: 1803A good second edition of William Hayley's important and influential biography on the Romantic poet William Cowper, complete with illustrations.
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1865 The Poetical Works of William CowperLondon: 1865A complete set of the poetical works of noted 18th century British poet William Cowper, the Aldine Edition of this work published by Bell & Daldy. Handsomely bound by Bickers & Sons.
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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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1788-91 Autograph Letters By William CowperLondon: 1788-1794A collection of seven autograph letters by William Cowper to his longtime friend, Samuel Rose. These letters have been bound into a later collection of the Works of Cowper.
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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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1825 Table Talk Minor Poems The TaskLondon: 1825An attractive collection of the popular works of the English poet William Cowper, containing his best known works, illustrated throughout. In the original binding.
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1836 The Poetical Works of William CowperLondon: 1836A pocket sized collection of the poems by William Cowper, complete in two volumes.
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1803 2vol Poems by William Cowper Poetry Illustrated Coloured PlatesLondon: 1803A nicely bound collection of poetry by William Cowper, illustrated with hand-coloured plates throughout.
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1852 Poetical Works of William Cowper Biography Illustrated LeatherLondon: 1852An illustrated collection of William Cowper's poetical works, in an attractive gilt embellished fine binding with charming gilt page edges.
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1963 Norma Russell A Bibliography of William Cowper to 1837 IllustratedOxford: 1963A first edition of Norma Russell's 'A Bibliography of William Cowper' to 1837.
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1959 Charles Ryskamp William Cowper Of the Inner Temple, Esq. Literary CriticismCambridge: 1959A first edition of Ryskamp's biographical work of William Cowper.
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1825 William Cowper The Task Poetry Illustrated WestallLondon: 1825An illustrated copy of William Cowper's most famous poem, 'The Task'.
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c1868 William Cowper Table Talk and Other Poems PoetryLondon: c1868A reprint of the 1782 edition of Cowper's 'Table Talk', with notes by the former Poet Laureate Robert Southey.
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1842 The Poetical Works of William Cowper With a Life by H StebbingLondon: 1842An attractive collection of Cowper's poetry.
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1835 The Works of William COWPER Robert SoutheyLondon: 1835A fascinating biographical account of the prolific poet William Cowper, his life, poems, correspondence and Translations.
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c1890 The Poetical Works of William Cowper Illustrated by Thomas SeccombeLondon: c1890A volume of the poetry of William Cowper.
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c1890 The Poetical Works of William Cowper IllustratedLondon: c1890A volume of the poetry of William Cowper.
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c1882 William Cowper Poetical Works Michael Rossetti Editor Anthology CollectionLondon: c1882A handsomely bound collection of William Cowper's poetry, with illustrations by Thomas Seccombe
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1854 5Vols William Cowper The Works Of Edited by Southey Vols II-VI IllustratedLondon: 1854Five volumes from Bohn's illustrated edition of Cowper's complete works, edited by the poet Robert Southey
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1817 10Vol The Works of the late William Cowper Illustrated LettersLondon: 1817A scarce ten volume collection of William Cowper's poetry, letters and translations.
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c1884 Poetical Works William Cowper Edit Memoir WM Rossetti Illustrate SeccombeLondon: c1884The Poetical Works Of William Cowper, edited with a memoir by William Michael Rossetti and illustrated by Thomas Seccombe.