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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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1899-1900 12vol The Life and Works of Charles LambLondon: 1899-1900A smart complete set of this limited edition de luxe series of works by Charles Lamb, with the author's life.
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1915 The Water-BabiesLondon: 1915The first edition thus of 'The Water-Babies', the first edition to be illustrated by W. Heath Robinson, replete with beautiful colour plates.
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1956 The InvestigatorLondon: 1956A proof copy and first edition of the best known work of Reuben Ship, a satirical look at American politics in the 1950s.
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1872 The Works of William HogarthLondon: 1872A scarce two volume study of the work of English artist William Hogarth, with an essay on Hogarth by Charles Lamb.
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1901 A Masque of DaysLondon: 1901One of the popular tales of Charles Lamb, this edition beautifully illustrated by Walter Crane with colourful illustrations to every page.
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1876 6vol The Life, Letters and Writings of Charles LambLondon: 1876A smart complete set of this collection of works and letters from Charles Lamb, with biographical sketches and notes.
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1903-1921 4 Volumes from The Life and Works of Charles LambLondon: 1903-1921Four near fine volumes from the life and works of Charles Lamb
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1903 The Last Essays of Elia Volume 2London: 1903A profusely illustrated collection of Charles Lamb's final essays, supplemented with a memoir of Lamb from William Macdonald. Volume 2 of 12.
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1889-89 Works of Charles LambLondon: 1888-89A uniformly bound set of the works of Charles Lamb, including Alfred Aigner's brilliant biography on Lamb.
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1985 Ronald Searle's Golden OldiesLondon: 1985Lovely first edition of this collection of Ronald Searle' iconic early sketches.
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1968 The Square EggLondon: 1968A superb collection of Ronald Searle's best and most recent drawings at the time, the first edition.
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1982 Ronald Searle's Big Fat Cat BookLondon: 1982A beautiful first edition of Ronald Searle's colourful collection of cat portraits.
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1840 The Essays of Elia First Series Second SeriesLondon: 1840Charles Lamb's collection of essays 'The Essays of Elia' and 'The Last Essays of Elia' in one volume.
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1870 5vol The Works of Charles Lamb in Five VolumesNew York: 1870A lovely five volume collection of the letters and poetry of this prominent English literary figure, in smart half calf bindings.
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1951-54 A Sleep of Prisoners & The Dark is Light EnoughLondon, New York and Toronto: 1951-54A smart collection of two first editions of Christopher Fry's celebrated plays, each complete with a Ronald Searle illustrated dust wrapper.
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1897-1904 The Works of Charles LambLondon: 1897-1904A Bumpus bound collection of the works of Charles Lamb, a comprehensive set of his best known and most popular works.
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1954 The Journal of Edwin CarpLondon: 1954A first edition of Richard Haydn's sole novel, following his sketch show character. Illustrated by Ronald Searle.
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1985 The Adventures of Baron MunchausenLondon: 1985The first UK edition of Raspe's book following the story of Baron Munchausen with embellishments by the noted illustrator Ronald Searle.
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1970 The Great Fur Opera: Annals of the Hudson's Bay Company 1670-1970Toronto & Montreal: 1970A humorous first edition of this satirical work illustrated by Ronald Searle, complete with a bright dust wrapper.
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1977 Paris! Paris!New York: 1977A lovely second impression of this extraordinary work dedicated to living in Paris by Robert Shaw and embellishments by the noted illustrator Ronald Searle.
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1949 The Female ApproachLondon: [1949]An excellent first edition of this highly entertaining and amusing collection of drawings by the renowned illustrator Ronald Searle, in its unclipped dust wrapper..
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1951 Back to the SlaughterhouseLondon: 1951An excellent first edition of this St. Trinian's work, written and illustrated by Ronald Searle and complete with a clipped dust wrapper.
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1961 Which Way Did He Go?London: 1961A near fine first edition of this entertaining Ronald Searle satire, replete with his humorous cartoons.
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1890 Prince DorusLondon: [1890]A reprint of Charles Lamb's fairy story Prince Dorus, with colourful illustrations in facsimile of the original.
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1899-1900 The Life and Works of Charles LambLondon: 1899-1900A limited edition de luxe of the various works of Charles Lamb, edited with notes throughout by Alfred Ainger.
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1906 The Essays of EliaLondon: 1906A prize bound edition of Charles Lamb's popular essay collection 'The Essays of Elia'.
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1867 The Essays of Elia Charles Lamb New Edition FrontispieceLondon: 1867A nicely bound copy of Charles Lamb's influential collection of essays, illustrated with a frontispiece.
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Signed1931 The Elian Miscellany A Charles Lamb Anthology edited by S M Rich First edLondon: 1931An indepth anthology of Charles Lamb, with whom S. M. Rich was personal acquaintances with.
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1956 The Investigator A Narrative in Dialogue First Edition R Ship Ronald SearleLondon: 1956A narrative story by Reuben Ship, with illustrations by Ronald Searle.
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1811 The First Book of Poetry For the Use of Schools Lamb Mylius Scarce FirstLondon: 1811A scarce, early first edition of this book of poetry for schools.
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1825 Charles Lamb The Laughing Philosopher First Edition Ex Selbourne CollectionLondon: 1825An attractive first edition of this scarce work of 'wit', compiled anonymously by Charles Lamb and Thomas Hood, from the Selbourne collection.
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1949 The Inconstant Moon Noel Langley Ronald Searle First Edition DustwrapperLondon: 1949The first edition of this novel by Noel Langely, illustrated by Ronald Searle.
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1903-5 Works of Charles and Mary LambLondon: 1903-05A beautifully bound, seven volume collection of the works of Charles and Mary Lamb, edited by E.V. Lucas and illustrated throughout.
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1867 The Essays of Elia by Charles Lamb First Series a New EditionLondon: 1867An edition of Essays of Elia; a collection of essays written by Charles Lamb.
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1952 The Diverting History of John Gilpin William Cowper Ronald Searle Ltd EdLondon : 1953An illustrated edition of William Cowper's poem The Diverting History of John Galpin.
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1910 The Essays Of ELIA Charles Lamb Alfred Ainger Bumpus BindingLondon: 1910A smart copy of Lamb's famous essays, in a Bumpus binding.