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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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1934 I, ClaudiusLondon: 1934A superb first edition of Robert Graves's popular historical novel, 'I, Claudius'.
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1819 The Adventures of Gil Blas de SantillaneLondon: 1819A colourfully illustrated edition of this picaresque novel, the popular Tobias Smollett translation.
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1872 The Works of Tobias Smollett With Memoirs of His LifeLondon: 1872A complete eight volume set of the works of Tobias Smollett, bound in crushed half morocco.
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1809 The Miscellaneous Works of Tobias SmollettEdinburgh: 1809A Zaehnsdorf bound set of the collected works of Tobias Smollett, a smart set of his works illustrated with striking hand-coloured plates by Rowlandson.
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1934 I, Claudius; Claudius the GodLondon: 1934The first editions of Robert Graves's popular historical novels, 'I, Claudius' and 'Claudius the God'.
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1931 Poems 1926-1930London: 1931The first edition of Robert Graves's 1931 volume of poetry, retaining the original dust wrapper.
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1927 Lars Porsena, or, The Future of Swearing and Improper LanguageLondon: 1927The first edition of this interesting monograph on swearing and language by poet Robert Graves.
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1992 Across the Gulf: Late PoemsMallorca: 1992A very smart limited edition of this collection of late poetry from Robert Graves.
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1776 The Adventures of Peregrine PickleLondon: 1776A lovely example of Tobias Smollett's humorous picaresque novel, offering fascinating insights into eighteenth century society.
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1884 The Expedition of Humphry Clinker, The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves, The AdventuresLondon: [1884]Three smart volumes of the popular works of Tobias Smollett, illustrated volumes showcasing Smollett's enduringly popular writing.
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1925 The Memoirs of a Lady of QualityLondon: 1925Beautifully illustrated in colour by Vera Willoughby, this is a wonderful Limited Edition publication of the life of Frances Vane.
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1797 2vols The Works of Tobias Smollett, M.D.London: 1797The first two volumes containing the works of Scottish poet Tobias Smollett, bound in half-calf with a memoir by John Moore.
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1946 Poems 1938-45London, Toronto, Melbourne and Sydney: 1946A smart first edition of the poetry of Robert Graves written in the run-up to and during the Second World War, in an unclipped dust wrapper.
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1957 They Hanged my Saintly BillyNew York: 1957The first US edition of this novel based on the life of William Palmer, hanged in 1856 for poisoning John Parsons Cook.
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1956 Winter in MajorcaMallorca: 1956A smart first edition copy of Robert Grave's translation of George Sand's autobiographical travelogue, 'Winter in Majorca.'
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1928 Mrs FisherLondon: 1928A lovely first edition copy of this fascinating insight on humour by the acclaimed poet Robert Graves.
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1942 Work in HandLondon: 1942A lovely first edition of this collaboration of great poets Alan Hodge, Norman Cameron, and Robert Graves, who published their three little book as one for economy and friendship.
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1931 PoemsLondon: 1931An excellent first edition copy of this collection of poems by Robert Graves, noted British author, in its original dustwrapper.
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1940 No More GhostsLondon: 1940A marvellous first edition copy of this selection of poems by one of the most popular authors of the twentieth century, Robert Graves.
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1920 Country SentimentLondon: 1920A first edition copy of this collection of poems by the popular author Robert Graves.
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Signed1962 The More Deserving CasesLondon: 1962An excellent copy of this collection of old poems by Robert Graves, limited to three hundred and fifty bound in cloth and signed by the author.
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Signed1965 Love RespeltLondon: 1965A superb limited edition copy, signed by the author, of this collection of poems by Robert Graves.
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1925 11vol Smollett's NovelsOxford: 1925-1926A superior set of popular author Tobias Smollett's novels, complete in eleven volumes and limited to seven hundred and fifty copies printed for sale.
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1817 The Miscellaneous Works of Tobias SmollettEdinburgh: 1817A collection of the popular works of the Scottish novelist Tobias Smollett, including his well known picaresque novels.
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1930 But It Still Goes On Robert Graves First Ed Second Impression DustwrapperLondon; Toronto : 1930A first edition second impression of Robert Graves's autobiographical work 'But It Still Goes On', held in the original dustwrapper.
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1922 On English Poetry Robert Graves First EditionLondon: 1922The first edition of Robert Grave's interesting collection of essays 'On English Poetry'.
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1919 The Owl A Miscellany No 2 October 1919 Edited Robert Graves IllustratedLondon: 1919A scarce poetry periodical edited by Robert Graves, illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. The second volume of only two ever published.
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1780 The Adventures of Roderick Random Tobias Smollett Illustrated UncommonLondon: 1780An uncommon illustrated copy of this novel by Tobias Smollett.
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Signed1972 In Noah's Wake Poems by Allan Block Signed Inscribed to Robert GravesPeterborough: 1972A signed first edition of this collection of poetry by Allan Block.
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1931 Poems 1926-1930 by Robert Graves First Edition Dustwrapper MythologyLondon: 1931A first edition of this work of poetry by Robert Graves.
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1926 10vol Novels of Tobias Smollett Large Paper Edition Limited PlatesBoston and New York: 1926An attractively-bound set of ten volumes of the novels of Tobias Smollett.
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1783 3vol Expedition Of Humphry Clinker By Tobias Smollett Third EditionLondon: 1783A three volume set of Tobias Smollett's picaresque novels 'The Expedition of Humphry Clinker'
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1817 6Vol The Miscellaneous Works of Tobias Smollett Robert AndersonEdinburgh: 1817A fifth edition of this collection of works by Tobias Smollett.
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Signed1966 Frederick Manfred Winter Count Poems 1934-1965 Dedicated to Robert GravesLondon : 1966A first edition of Manfred's Winter Count - Poems 1934 - 1965.
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1849 Miscellaneous Works of Tobias Smollett Thomas Roscoe Illustrated CruikshankLondon : 1849A comically illustrated collection of some of satirist, Tobais Smollett's works.