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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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1759 The Prince of AbissiniaLondon: 1759The second edition of Samuel Johnson's popular novel, this edition published only a few weeks after the first edition.
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1785 The Poetical Works of Samuel Johnson, L.L.D.London: 1785A delightful single volume edition of the poems of Dr Johnson, published the year after Johnson's death and featuring the first appearance of 'Irene'.
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1812 The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia: A TaleLondon : 1812A beautiful leather bound pocket size edition of Samuel Johnson's earliest work.
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1810 The Lives of the Most Eminent English PoetsLondon: 1810Samuel Johnson's famous biographical sketches of many eminent poets, a new edition in three volumes.
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1801-1811 The Works of Samuel Johnson in Fourteen VolumesLondon: 1801-1811A new edition of the works of Samuel Johnson complete in fourteen uniform leather bound volumes.
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1973 Slay-RideLondon: 1973A first edition copy of this racing crime fiction novel by Dick Francis, which follows an investigation on a British jockey who goes missing in Norway, presented in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1793 A Selection from the Harleian Miscellany of TractsLondon: 1793The first abridged edition of this fascinating and scarce collection of religious and political tracts, edited by Dr Johnson and William Oldys.
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1971 BonecrackLondon: 1971A first edition of Dick Francis' thrilling novel presented in an excellent dust wrapper.
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Signed1917 Aphorisms on Authors and Their WaysLondon: 1917The first and only edition printed in one hundred copies of this series of aphorisms on authors and their ways by Augustine Birrell. A signed presentation copy, including a letter by the author.
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1980-2000 The Works of Dick FrancisLondon: 1980-2000A smart seven volume set of the writings of prolific equestrian crime author, Dick Francis.
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Signed1964-2000 The Works of Dick FrancisLondon: 1964-2000An excellent collection of the works of noted equestrian author, Dick Francis, many of which are signed. An exceptional set of these much-loved works.
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2008 SilksLondon: 2008A first edition of this collaboration between crime-writing father and son, Dick and Felix Francis.
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Signed1957-2000 The Works of Dick FrancisLondon: 1957-2000A complete run of the works of the prolific equestrian author, Dick Francis, with three signed by the author, including the early work 'For Kicks'. An exceptional set for any collector.
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1968 ForfeitLondon: 1968The first edition of Dick Francis's work regarding a horse racing journalist, in the original unclipped dustwrapper.
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1992-4 The Letters of Samuel JohnsonOxford: 1992-4A lovely collection of the letters of the monumental Samuel Johnson, documenting his life in fascinating detail, illustrated throughout.
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1966 Flying FinishLondon: 1966A very smart, first edition copy of Dick Francis' mystery novel 'Flying Finish'.
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1962 Dead CertNew York: 1962A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' first novel.
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Signed1964 NerveNew York; Evanston: 1964A signed first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' novel.
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1966 Flying FinishNew York; Evanston: 1966A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' novel.
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1965 Odds AgainstNew York: 1965A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' first Sid Halley novel.
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1967 Blood SportNew York; Evanston: 1967A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' novel.
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1983 The Danger Dick Francis First Edition DustwrapperLondon: 1983A lovely first edition copy of Dick Francis's 'The Danger', complete with original unclipped dustwrapper.
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1988-91 3Vol Dick Francis Novels First Edition Straight The Edge ComebackLondon: 1988 - 1991A collection of three novels by Dick Francis.
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1987-2006 15vol DICK FRANCIS Novels FIRST Dust WrappersLondon: 1987 - 2006A fifteen volume set of first editions of Dick Francis novels.
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1973 Dick Francis Slay-Ride First UK Edition Original DustwrapperLondon: 1973A first edition of this crime thriller from one of the masters of this genre Dick Francis.
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1973 Dick Francis Slay-Ride First Edition Original DustwrapperLondon: 1973A first edition of this crime thriller from one of the masters of this genre Dick Francis.
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1974 Dick Francis Knock Down First Edition in Dustwrapper Horse RacingLondon: 1974The first edition of this racing novel by renowned author of equestrian fiction, Dick Francis.
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1973 Dick Francis 1st Slay-Ride First Edition Racing NovelLondon: 1973A first edition of one of Dick Francis' earliest novels, 'Slay-Ride'.
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1986 Bolt by Dick Francis Thriller Author's Presentation Copy Dustwrapper FirstLondon: 1986A first edition of this thriller by Dick Francis.
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1976 In the Frame Dick Francis Thriller Author's Presentation Copy First EditionLondon: 1976A first edition of this thriller by Dick Francis, with an ink inscription by the author to front free endpaper.
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1978 Trial Run by Dick Francis Crime Novel First Edition Author's PresentationLondon: 1978A first edition of this crime novel by Dick Francis.
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1977 Risk by Dick Francis Author's Presentation Copy Dustwrapper Thriller FirstLondon: 1977A first edition of this crime thriller by Dick Francis.
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1975 High Stakes by Dick Francis First EditionLondon: 1975A first edition novel by popular writer Dick Francis.
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1998/1999 2Vols Dick Francis Field 13 Second Wind Horse Racing First EditionLondon: 1998 - 1999A two volume collection of first edition novels by Dick Francis.
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1972 Smokescreen By Dick Francis First Edition In DustwrapperLondon: 1972'Smokescreen' is a crime novel by Dick Francis featuring the main character of Edward Lincoln, a movie actor who does his own stunts. In original dustwrapper, jacket photograph by Beverley Le Barrow.