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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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1988 Far as Human Eye Could SeeLondon: 1988The first UK edition of this collection of essays about science fiction, from iconic science fiction novelist Isaac Asimov.
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c1858 5Vols the Poetical Works of John DrydenLondon: c1858The 'Aldine Edition' of this complete set of poetical works by the popular John Dryden, bound in half calf.
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1970 The Santaroga BarrierLondon: 1970The first U.K. edition of this alternative society science fiction novel by Frank Herbert.
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1853 The Poetical Works of John DrydenLondon: 1853A beautifully bound volume of poetical works by the celebrated John Dryden, bound in full morocco and illustrated by John Franklin.
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C.1854 The Poems of John DrydenLondon: 1854A handsomely bound collection of poetry by John Dryden.
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1685 Threnodia Augustalis: A Funeral-Pindarique Poem Sacred to the Happy MemoryLondon: 1685The first edition of this uncommon and lesser known poem by John Dryden, written to commemorate the death of King Charles II.
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1710-11 The Works of LucianLondon: 1710-11The first edition of John Dryden's translation of Lucian's celebrated works, a smart set complete in four volumes.
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1717 5Vol The Dramatick Works of John DrydenLondon: 1717Five volumes only of this very scarce early eighteenth century six volume edition of the dramatic works of Restoration era poet and playwright John Dryden.
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1948 Astounding Science FictionNew York: 1948A nice collection of six consecutive issues of 'Astounding Science Fiction' from 1948, January to June, complete with the original colourful wraps for the February to June issues.
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1970 The Poems of John DrydenOxford: 1970A lovely collection of the works of John Dryden, the influential Stuart poet, illustrated with a portrait frontispiece to Volume I.
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1862 The Poetical Works of John Dryden With Life and Critical DissertationEdinburgh: 1862A collection of the poetical works of John Dryden with a biographical notice and critical dissertation written by Rev. George Gilfillan.