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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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1760 The Works of Alexander Pope Esq. In Nine VolumesLondon: 1760A charmingly illustrated nine volume edition of the works of Alexander Pope, in full calf bindings.
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c1834 The Beauties of PopeLondon: c1834A scarce, first edition of this selection of poetry and prose from Alexander Pope, compiled by Alfred Howard.
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1809 The IliadLondon: 1809An uncommon edition of Homer's epic poem, this edition being the important translation by Alexander Pope.
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1738 Les Oeuvres de M. Pope Traduite en Francois. Les Principes de la Morale et du GoutParis: 1738Two of the popular poetical works of Alexander Pope translated into French, an early French edition.
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1903 The Complete Poetical Works of Alexander PopeBoston and New York: 1903The Cambridge edition of the collected poetical works of Alexander Pope in a handsome full morocco binding signed Sotheran.
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1787-1788 The Works of Alexander PopeLondon: 1787-1788A beautifully illustrated six volume edition of the literary works of Alexander Pope, one of the most prominent English poets of the eighteenth century.
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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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1767 6 vols The Works of Alexander Pope In Six Volumes, CompleteEdinburgh : 1767Six complete volumes of the works of Alexander Pope.
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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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1770 The Works of Alexander PopeLondon: 1770A late eighteenth century edition of the collected works of Alexander Pope in uniform calf bindings and adorned with lovely engravings.
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1788 The Works of Alexander PopeLondon: 1788Late eighteenth-century illustrated editions of the works of Alexander Pope, uniformly bound in contemporary calf.
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1966 Pope: Poetical WorksLondon: 1966Oxford's edition of the poetical works of Alexander Pope as edited by Herbert Davis, complete with its 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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1821 The Poetical Works of Alexander PopeLondon: 1821A beautifully bound large paper edition of the poetical works of Alexander Pope, a wonderful collection illustrated with a frontispiece.
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1925 The Rape of the LockLondon: 1925An uncommon limited edition production of Alexander Pope's 'The Rape of the Lock'.
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1988 MatildaLondon: 1988A fine, first edition copy of Roald Dahl's famous children's novel 'Matilda'.
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1931 The Iliad and The OdysseyLondon: 1931A fine, limited edition set of Pope's translation of the Iliad and the Odyssey with excellent provenance.
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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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1751 9vols Works of Alexander Pope With Corrections Additions and ImprovementsLondon: 1751A nine volume set of works by the noted poet Alexander Pope. The work is bound in the desirable full calf binding, and a frontispiece to each volume.
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1847 8vols The Works of Alexander Pope Illustrated New Edition William RoscoeLondon: 1847Alexander Pope's complete works.
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1806 8 Vols WORKS of Alexander POPE Ed. Lisle BOWLESLondon: 1806A scarce eight volume, leather bound set of The Works of Alexander Pope edited by William Lisle Bowles.
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1812 8vol Works Of Alexander Pope in Verse and Prose Notes And Life Dr. JohnsonLondon : 1812A scarce set of The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq. in Verse and Prose with a Selection of Explanatory Notes and Account of his Life by Dr. Johnson
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1909 2vol Paston Mr Pope His Life And Times 26 Illustrations And 2 PhotogravuresLondon : 1909Mr. Pope His Life and Times by George Paston. With twenty-six illustrations including two photogravure frontispieces.
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1824 10Vols The Works Of Alexander Pope Complete In Leather BindingLondon: 1824A ten volume, complete set of The Works of Alexander Pope, in very attractive leather bindings.
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1806 10Vol Bowles The Works Of Alexander Pope In Verse And Prose Leather BindingLondon: 1806A handsomely bound complete set of the Works of Alexander Pope.