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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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1922 The Mercy of AllahLondon: 1922The first edition of this collection of short stories by writer and historian Hilaire Belloc, in the very scarce dust wrapper, designed by G. K. Chesterton.
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1945 Avril: Being Essays on the Poetry of the French RenaissanceLondon: 1945A collection of essays on the poetry of the French Renaissance from Belloc, with a letter from the publisher.
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1890-99 The Works of Henrik IbsenLondon; New York: 1890-99The collected theatrical works of Henrik Ibsen, a nice set of his work translated into English.
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1893 Mr. Punch's Pocket IbsenLondon: 1893The first edition of this collection of entertaining excerpts from Henrik Ibsen's plays, illustrated throughout.
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1891 The Quintessence of IbsenismLondon: 1891The first edition of this popular work of literary criticism by noted author, playwright and critic, George Bernard Shaw.
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1928 Belinda A Tale of Affection in Youth and Age Hilaire Belloc First EditionLondon: 1928The first edition of this novel by Hilaire Belloc titled 'Belinda A Tale of Affection in Youth and Age'.
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c1910 8vols The Everymans Library Dent Ibsen Wendell-Holmes Lamb Emerson ScottLondon: c1910A selection of works from J M Dent's 'Everyman's Library'.