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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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1958 I Like It HereLondon: 1958A fine first edition copy of this early novel by Kingsley Amis, a semi-autobiographical work set in Portugal.
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1895 Two on a TowerLondon: 1895A handsome early edition of this notable Wessex novel by Thomas Hardy, in the publisher's cloth binding.
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1965 The EgyptologistsLondon: 1965A smart first edition of this mysterious novel from Amis and Conquest, with the original price-clipped dust wrapper.
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1960 Take a Girl Like YouLondon: 1960A smart first edition of this comic novel by Kingsley Amis, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1963 One Fat EnglishmanLondon: 1963A very smart first edition of this satirical comedy from Kingsley Amis, with the original price-clipped dust wrapper.
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1912 Under The Greenwood TreeLondon : 1912A very scarce copy of Under The Greenwood Tree published as part of The Wessex Novels set by Macmillan and Co.
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1920 Collected Poems of Thomas HardyLondon: 1920Thomas Hardy's collection of lyrical, narratory, and reflective poems.
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1922 Late Lyrics and Earlier, with Many Other VersesLondon: 1922A smart first edition copy of this anthology of lyric poetry by the notable author Thomas Hardy.
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1922 Late Lyrics and Earlier, With Many Other VersesLondon: 1922A first edition of this collection of poetry from Thomas Hardy.
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1912 The WoodlandersLondon: 1912A Wessex novel by Thomas Hardy in the bright original publisher's cloth binding.
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1917 Moments of Vision and Miscellaneous VersesLondon: 1917A smart first edition copy of this anthology of brilliant poems by Thomas Hardy, an extensive collection of his poetical works.
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1925 Human Shows, Far Phantasies, Songs and TriflesLondon: 1925A lovely first edition of the penultimate collection of poetry of Thomas Hardy, in the publisher's original dust wrapper.
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1928 Winter Words in Various Moods and MetresLondon: 1928The first edition of Thomas Hardy's posthumously published final volume of poetry, in the original dust wrapper.
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1968 Miscellaneous Paperback Science FictionLondon: 1968-2005Colourful paperback editions of this assorted group of books concerned with science fiction by a variety of authors including C S Lewis and Amis Kingsley.
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1932 Collected Poems of Thomas HardyLondon: 1932A collection of Thomas Hardy's poems, with original dust wrapper.
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1923 The Famous Tragedy of the Queen of CornwallLondon: 1923Lovely first edition of this play in one act by Thomas Hardy, enclosed in its uncommon dust wrapper.
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1904-1908 The DynastsLondon: 1904-1908A three volume first edition set of Hardy's impressive Napoleonic drama. With volume I a second issue, volume II in the second state, and volume III in the first issue.
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1901 A Group of Noble DamesLondon; New York: 1891A wonderful collection of short stories by Thomas Hardy, a frame narrative volume telling the lives of ten noble dames of centuries past.
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1898 Life's Little IroniesLondon; New York: 1898A lovely collection of the short stories of Thomas Hardy, this edition containing nine of his popular tales.
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1894 Life's Little IroniesLondon: 1894A popular work of short stories by the world-renowned novelist, Thomas Hardy. In the publisher's original binding.
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1930 The Three WayfarersNew York and London: 1930Bright limited edition of this play by Thomas Hardy, featuring lovely illustrations by William H. Cotton.
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1895 Tess of the D'UrbervillesLondon: 1895An early edition of Thomas Hardy's noted novel, 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles', illustrated with etchings and a map of Wessex.
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1928 The Short Stories of Thomas HardyLondon: 1928A delightful collection of Thomas Hardy's short stories, in the original cloth binding.
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1913 Under the Greenwood TreeLondon: 1913Thomas Hardy's classic novel, with beautiful colour illustrations by Keith Henderson.
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1984 Stanley and the WomenLondon: 1984A first edition copy of this popular novel by the award-winning author, Kingsley Amis.
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1922 Late Lyrics and Earlier with Many Other VersesLondon: 1922A charming copy of Thomas Hardy's poetry collection, a prominent Victorian writer and poet, in the original dust wrapper.
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1923 The Famous Tragedy of the Queen of Cornwall at Tintagel in LyonnesseLondon: 1923A lovely copy of an early impression of this single act historical tragedy from Victorian novelist Thomas Hardy.
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1925 Human Shows, Far Phantasies, Songs and TriflesLondon: 1925A lovely first edition of the penultimate collection of poetry of Thomas Hardy, in the publisher's original full cloth binding.
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1917 Moments of Vision and Miscellaneous VersesLondon: 1917A well presented First edition of Thomas Hardy's beautiful poetry collection written later in his career.
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1877 The Hand of EthelbertaLondon: 1877Novel by Thomas Hardy, first thus in one volume, featuring striking illustrations by George du Maurier, a scarce edition.
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1895-1913 The Wessex Novels of Thomas HardyLondon: 1895-1913A scarce to find set of the Wessex-based works by Thomas Hardy, including his two best known works. Complete with frontispieces and maps depicting Wessex.
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1923-1925 16Vol The Works of Thomas HardyLondon: 1923-1925Sixteen uniformly bound full leather volumes of the poetry, plays, novels and short stories of famed Victorian writer Thomas Hardy.
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1991 We Are All GuiltyLondon: 1991A well presented first edition copy of Kingsley Amis' first young adult novel, in the original unclipped dustwrapper.
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1928 The Early Life of Thomas Hardy, 1840-1891London: 1928Thomas Hardy's wife's biography of the famed author, providing a personal insight into the first half of his life, and illustrated throughout.
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1965 The James Bond DossierLondon: 1965A lovely first edition copy of Kingsley Amis's critical study of 007.