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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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1991 The Dahl Diary 1992London: 1991The first edition of this charming posthumously published diary from Roald Dahl, combining miscellaneous writings with empty spaces to plan one's own year.
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1993 My YearLondon: 1993The first edition of this work, expanding the diary Dahl wrote in the final year of his life. Illustrated with watercolours by Quentin Blake.
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1984 Boy: Tales of ChildhoodLondon: 1984The first edition of Roald Dahl's account of his life until leaving school, describing Britain's public school system in the 1920s and 1930s.
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1991 Memories with Food at Gipsy HouseLondon: 1991A fine example of the first edition of this collection of anecdotes and recipes authored by Roald Dahl, and his wife Felicity.
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1991 Memories with Food at Gipsy HouseLondon: 1991A fine example of the first edition of this collection of anecdotes and recipes authored by Roald Dahl, and his wife Felicity.
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1909 The Cotter's Saturday NightLondon: [1909]A popular poem by Robert Burns, illustrated with a frontispiece by Arthur Rackham, a scarce Rackham work.
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1909 The Cotter's Saturday NightLondon: [1909]A popular poem by Robert Burns, illustrated with a frontispiece by Arthur Rackham, a scarce Rackham work.
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1908 The Cotter's Saturday NightLondon: 1908A smart copy of this sentimental poem based on Christian teaching from Scottish writer Robert Burns, with a frontispiece by Arthur Rackham.
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1867 The Poetical Works of Robert BurnsLondon: 1867The new edition of this collection of poetry by the popular Robert Burns, bound in full calf.
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1813 The Poetical Works of Robert BurnsLondon: 1813The seventh edition of this collection of poetical works and reliques of Robert Burns.
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1909 3vol The Poetical Works of Robert BurnsLondon: 1909A smart set of this collection of poetry from Burns, with illustrations and music harmonized.
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1931 The Letters of Robert BurnsOxford: 1931The two volume first edition of this publication of the letters of Scottish poet Robert Burns.
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1801 The Works of Robert BurnsLondon: 1801Second edition in four volumes of the collected works of Robert Burns.
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1875 Poems Songs And Letters being the Complete Works of Robert BurnsLondon: 1875A morocco bound Globe edition of the complete works of Robert Burns.
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1822 The Poetical Works of Robert BurnsLondon: 1822Collected poetical works of Robert Burns complete with two volumes in one.
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1972 Charlie and the Great Glass ElevatorNew York: 1972The first US edition of Roald Dahl's popular sequel to, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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Signed1946 Over to YouLondon: 1946A signed first UK edition of Roald Dahl's first published book for adult readers, a collection of ten short stories, including 'Beware the Dog'.
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1813 The Works of Robert Burns; With an Account of his Life, and a Criticism on his WritingsLondon: 1813A smart, four volume celebration of the life and works of the famed Scottish poet, containing his poetry and correspondences, along with a biographical account of Burns' life.
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1824 The Works of Robert Burns; With an Account of His Life, and a Criticism of His WritingsLondon: 1824An extensive collection of the popular poetical works of Robert Burns, including a commentary on his life and a critical essay on his works.
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1946 Over to YouLondon: 1946A first UK impression of this collection of ten short stories by Roald Dahl, in the unclipped dust wrapper.
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Signed1982 The BFGLondon: 1982A superb first edition copy of Roald Dahl's popular 'The BFG', here signed by both Dahl and the illustrator, Quentin Blake, rare to find in such a lovely condition.
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Signed1975 Danny the Champion of the WorldLondon: 1975A superb first edition copy of this popular whimsical Roald Dahl novel, signed by Dahl with his signature tipped-in to the title page, rare to find in such a lovely condition.
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Signed1988 MatildaLondon: 1988The first edition of the iconic novel 'Matilda', signed by both Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake, their signatures tipped-in to the title page, rare to find in such a lovely condition.
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1863 The Songs of Robert BurnsLondon: 1863A smart, pocket sized edition of the collected songs of Robert Burns.
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1967 James and the Giant PeachLondon: 1967A lovely copy of the first U.K. edition, first impression, of Roald Dahl's beloved macabre and magical children's novel, with the original illustrations by Michel Simeon.
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1924 A Painter's AnthologyLondon: 1924The first edition of this beautifully illustrated book of miscellaneous poetry by Arthur Watts, celebrating art and its beauty.
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1851 The Complete Works of Robert BurnsHalifax: 1851A complete edition of the works of iconic Scottish poet Robert Burns, including his correspondences and poetry.
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c1872 The Cotter's Saturday Night: A PoemPhiladelphia: c1872A lovely richly illustrated edition of Robert Burns' poem, first published a century prior to this edition.
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1988 MatildaLondon: 1988A fine, first edition copy of Roald Dahl's famous children's novel 'Matilda'.
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1983 Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost StoriesLondon: 1983A scarce uncorrected proof copy of this collection of short ghost stories, edited and compiled by the influential author Roald Dahl.