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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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1925-1930 10vols The Works of Thomas HardyLondon: 1925-1930A lovely collection of some of Thomas Hardy’s best-loved novels, uniformly bound in full calf.
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1962 An Unofficial RoseLondon: 1962The first edition of one of Iris Murdoch's popular novels, uncommon to see with the promotional wraparound band and bookmark.
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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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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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1964 The Italian GirlLondon: 1964A lovely first edition of this early work by noted philosophical author, Iris Murdoch.
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1962 An Unofficial RoseLondon: 1962A lovely first edition copy of Iris Murdoch's sixth novel, 'An Unofficial Rose'.
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1966 The Time of the AngelsLondon: 1966A superb copy of the tenth novel by Iris Murdoch, an interesting rumination on religion.
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1970 A Fairly Honourable DefeatLondon: 1970A very smart first edition of this work with themes of relationships and morality, by Irish Murdoch.
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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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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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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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1976 Henry and CatoLondon: 1976Iris Murdoch's novel concerning two childhood friends, an excellent first edition complete with its original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1983 The Philosopher's PupilLondon: 1983A beautiful first impression of this novel by the acclaimed author Iris Murdoch.
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1987 The Book and the BrotherhoodLondon: 1987A lovely, first edition copy of Iris Murdoch's entertaining novel on friendship, shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1987.