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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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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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1973 Slay-RideLondon: 1973A first edition copy of this racing crime fiction novel by Dick Francis, which follows an investigation on a British jockey who goes missing in Norway, presented in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1971 BonecrackLondon: 1971A first edition of Dick Francis' thrilling novel presented in an excellent dust wrapper.
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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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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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1980-2000 The Works of Dick FrancisLondon: 1980-2000A smart seven volume set of the writings of prolific equestrian crime author, Dick Francis.
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Signed1964-2000 The Works of Dick FrancisLondon: 1964-2000An excellent collection of the works of noted equestrian author, Dick Francis, many of which are signed. An exceptional set of these much-loved works.
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2008 SilksLondon: 2008A first edition of this collaboration between crime-writing father and son, Dick and Felix Francis.
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Signed1957-2000 The Works of Dick FrancisLondon: 1957-2000A complete run of the works of the prolific equestrian author, Dick Francis, with three signed by the author, including the early work 'For Kicks'. An exceptional set for any collector.
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1988 MatildaLondon: 1988A fine, first edition copy of Roald Dahl's famous children's novel 'Matilda'.
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1968 ForfeitLondon: 1968The first edition of Dick Francis's work regarding a horse racing journalist, in the original unclipped dustwrapper.
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1966 Flying FinishLondon: 1966A very smart, first edition copy of Dick Francis' mystery novel 'Flying Finish'.
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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.
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1962 Dead CertNew York: 1962A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' first novel.
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Signed1964 NerveNew York; Evanston: 1964A signed first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' novel.
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1966 Flying FinishNew York; Evanston: 1966A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' novel.
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1965 Odds AgainstNew York: 1965A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' first Sid Halley novel.
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1967 Blood SportNew York; Evanston: 1967A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' novel.
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1983 The Danger Dick Francis First Edition DustwrapperLondon: 1983A lovely first edition copy of Dick Francis's 'The Danger', complete with original unclipped dustwrapper.
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1988-91 3Vol Dick Francis Novels First Edition Straight The Edge ComebackLondon: 1988 - 1991A collection of three novels by Dick Francis.
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1987-2006 15vol DICK FRANCIS Novels FIRST Dust WrappersLondon: 1987 - 2006A fifteen volume set of first editions of Dick Francis novels.
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1973 Dick Francis Slay-Ride First UK Edition Original DustwrapperLondon: 1973A first edition of this crime thriller from one of the masters of this genre Dick Francis.
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1973 Dick Francis Slay-Ride First Edition Original DustwrapperLondon: 1973A first edition of this crime thriller from one of the masters of this genre Dick Francis.
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1974 Dick Francis Knock Down First Edition in Dustwrapper Horse RacingLondon: 1974The first edition of this racing novel by renowned author of equestrian fiction, Dick Francis.
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1973 Dick Francis 1st Slay-Ride First Edition Racing NovelLondon: 1973A first edition of one of Dick Francis' earliest novels, 'Slay-Ride'.
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1986 Bolt by Dick Francis Thriller Author's Presentation Copy Dustwrapper FirstLondon: 1986A first edition of this thriller by Dick Francis.