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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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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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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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1914-23 Misalliance and Androcles and the LionLondon: 1914-23Two smart volumes containing six popular plays of the leading Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, uncommon to see in early dust wrappers.
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1931-1932 28 Vols The Works of George Bernard ShawLondon: 1930-193228 volumes of this limited edition set of the works of George Bernard Shaw
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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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1913 Under the Greenwood TreeLondon: 1913Thomas Hardy's classic novel, with beautiful colour illustrations by Keith Henderson.
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1933 The Adventures of the Black Girl in her Search for GodLondon : 1932A first edition copy of this work by George Bernard Shaw, with illustrations throughout.
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1934 Short Stories, Scraps and ShavingsLondon: 1934Smart copy of this standard edition collection of short stories and sketches of Bernard Shaw, adorned with wood engravings by John Farleigh.
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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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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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1923 The Famous Tragedy of the Queen of CornwallLondon: 1923An excellent first edition of Thomas Hardy's play in One Act, with illustrations.
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1905-1919 Works of George Bernard ShawLondon: 1905-1919Seven volumes of the plays of George Bernard Shaw, owned and thoroughly annotated by prolific actor Esme Percy, remembered for specialising in the plays of Shaw.
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1922 Late Lyrics and EarlierLondon: 1922A first edition of Thomas Hardy's poetry collection, complete with an 'apology' to his critics.
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1923 The Famous Tragedy of the Queen of Cornwall at Tintagel in LyonnesseLondon: 1923Thomas Hardy's poetical dramatic one-act play, one of his only stage-works, illustrated throughout.