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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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1862 PoemsLondon: 1862A collection of poems by the noted poet Alfred Tennyson, illustrated and in a decorative full morroco binding.
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1908 Hunts With Jorrocks From Handley CrossLondon: 1908A stunning collection of some of Mr. Jorrocks's Hunts, with charming colour plate illustrations.
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1896 Bracebridge Hall: or, The HumouristsNew York: 1896A beautifully illustrated edition of Washington Irving's episodic novel, in the original decorative cloth bindings, and scarce protective cloth dust wrappers.
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1896 2vol Bracebridge Hall or The HumouristsNew York and London: 1896A very smart edition illustrated by Arthur Rackham of this episodic novel from American author Washington Irving.
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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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1899-1900 The Handley Cross SeriesLondon: 1899-1900The complete Handley Cross limited edition series of Robert Smith Surtees' works, illustrated by John Leech and Harlot K. Browne and in the original publisher's binding.
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1892 Hawbucks Grange or, The Sporting Adventures of Thomas Scott, Esq.London: 1892A very smartly bound copy of this exciting novel from Robert Smith Surtees, with illustrations.
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1854 Handley Cross; Or, Mr. Jorrocks's HuntLondon: 1854An exceptionally bright copy of this entertaining novel by Robert Smith Surtees, featuring Mr. Jorrocks, with colourful illustrations by John Leech.
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1893 Rip Van Winkle and the Legend of Sleepy HollowLondon: 1893A very bright, first edition thus of this pair of short stories by Washington Irving, with charming illustrations by George H. Boughton.
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1895 2vol The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon, GentNew York and London: 1895A smart two volume set of this collection of essays and short stories from American author Washington Irving.
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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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1869 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1869A smart edition of Tennyson's cycle of narrative poems, the Idylls of the King.
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1902 The Works of Alfred Lord TennysonLondon: 1902The collected works of the Poet Laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson in a beautiful full tree calf prize 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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1877 Bracebridge HallLondon: 1877An exceptional copy of the first edition thus of this charming collection of character sketches by Washington Irving, in a quarter morocco dust wrapper and matching slip case.
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1843 Poems by Alfred TennysonLondon: 1843Two volumes of poetry by the noted Alfred Tennyson bound in half calf.
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1905 The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Poet LaureateLondon: 1905A handsomely bound copy of the works of Lord Tennyson, including all his most famous poems.
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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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1902 Poetical Works of Alfred Lord TennysonEdinburgh: 1902A smart edition of this collection of poetry from Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
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1910 Poems of Tennyson Including The Princess, In Memoriam, Maud, Idylls of the King, Enoch ArdenLondon: 1910The Oxford Edition of this collection of poetry from Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
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1910 Poems of Tennyson Including The Princess, In Memoriam, Maud, Idylls of the King, Enoch ArdenLondon: 1910A smart Oxford Edition of this collection of poetry from Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
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1864 Enoch Arden, etc.London: 1864The first edition of Alfred, Lord Tennyson's mid nineteenth century narrative poem, published during his tenure as Poet Laureate.
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1878 The Works of Alfred Tennyson Poet LaureateLondon: 1878A smart prize bound edition of the collected poetical works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, bound for Christ's Hospital.
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1885 Tiresias and other poemsLondon: 1885Bright first edition of this anthology of verses from celebrated poet Alfred Lord Tennyson.
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1867 ElaineLondon: 1867The first edition in large folio of Alfred Tennyson's narrative poem 'Elaine' with full page illustrations by Gustave Dore.
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1845 Bracebridge Hall; or The HumouristsLondon: 1845A new edition of Washington Irving's episodic novel in half calf binding.
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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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1872 The Works of Alfred TennysonLondon: 1872-73The collected works of Alfred Lord Tennyson in six blue calf bound volumes.
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1880-1882 The Life of George Washington, The Alhambra, and Bonneville's AdventuresLondon: 1880-1882A very scarce full morocco seven volume set of American writer Washington Irving's works, including his biography of George Washington.
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1880 In MemoriamLondon: 1880A vellum-bound pocket sized edition of Alfred Lord Tennyson's sentimental poem 'In Memoriam.'
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1875 Queen MaryLondon: 1875The first edition of this historical drama by Alfred Lord Tennyson in a beautiful decorative morocco binding.