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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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1908 A Midsummer-Night's DreamLondon; New York: 1908The first Arthur Rackham edition of Shakespeare's ever popular 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', illustrated in colour throughout.
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1910 The Rhinegold & The ValkyrieLondon; New York: 1910A beautifully and colourfully illustrated copy of Richard Wagner's epic dramas, the first edition, second impression, to be illustrated in colour by Arthur Rackham, in the original dust wrapper.
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1910 Stories of King ArthurLondon: 1910The first edition of this collection of King Arthur stories, illustrated by Arthur Rackham, and in the very scarce original dust wrapper.
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1904 Where Flies the FlagLondon: 1904An uncommon first edition copy of Harbour's adventure novel, illustrated with early examples of Arthur Rackham's illustrations.
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1904 Where Flies the FlagLondon: 1904The second edition of this adventure novel, with an early example of Arthur Rackham's beautiful illustrations.
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1901 The Argonauts of the AmazonLondon: 1901A first edition copy of this adventure story by C. R. Kenyon, illustrated throughout by Arthur Rackham.
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1903 Brains & BraveryLondon: 1903A first edition copy of this collection of short stories, four of which are by G. A. Henty, with illustrations by Arthur Rackham.
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1907 Scribner's Magazine Volume XLIINew York : 1907The forty-second volume of Scribner's magazine with illustrations by the noted Arthur Rackham including the scarce and only printing of Rackham's 'Pan O' Dreams' illustrations, bound in half straight grain morocco.
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1932 The Night Before ChristmasLondon: 1932A smart edition of this beloved festive poem by Clement Clarke Moore, colourfully illustrated by Arthur Rackham, in the scarce dust wrapper.
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c1934 The Night Before ChristmasLondon; Philadelphia: c1934A smart edition of this beloved festive poem by Clement Clarke Moore, colourfully illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
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1923 GeistergeschichtenZurich: 1923A limited edition collection of German language ghost stories, illustrated with colour plate by Arthur Rackham.
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1910-11 The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, Siegfried and the Twilight of the GodsLondon; New York: 1910-11A beautifully and colourfully illustrated copy of Richard Wagner's epic four epic opera dramas, illustrated throughout by Arthur Rackham with tipped-in colour plates, scarce to see in their original dust wrappers.
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1909 The Fairy Tales of the Brothers GrimmLondon: 1909Arthur Rackham's beautifully illustrated edition of the monumental tales of the Brothers Grimm, a colourfully illustrated edition.
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1922 Selected Poems by John MasefieldLondon : 1922A signed copy of John Masefield's poetry printed on handmade paper.
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1929 The HawbucksLondon: 1929An excellent first edition of this novel from Poet Laureate John Masefield, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1904 Where Flies the FlagLondon and Glasgow: 1904The second edition of this uncommon to find adventure novel illustrated by Arthur Rackham, with six colour plates.
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1907 The Ingoldsby Legends, or, Mirth & MarvelsLondon: 1907Arthur Rackham's beautifully illustrated 'Ingoldsby Legends', complete with Rackham's signature colourful ink illustrations.
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1979 Irish Fairy TalesDublin: 1979A near fine copy of this facsimile edition of James Stephens' 'Irish Fairy Tales', colourfully illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
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1949 The Ingoldsby Legends, or Mirth and MarvelsLondon: 1949Illustrated in colour by Arthur Rackham, and in a signed full calf Bayntun-Riviere binding, this is a beautiful example of this anthology of myths and legends.
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1924 Three Adventure Novels by John MasefieldLondon: 1924-35Three first editions by once Poet Laureate and extremely notorious author John Masefield.
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Signed1920 Enslaved and Other PoemsLondon: 1920A signed, limited edition of Poet Laureate John Masefield's delightful poetry collection.
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Signed1941 Shopping in OxfordLondon: 1941An excellent copy of this collection of poetry by John Masefield, a signed limited edition.
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Signed1920 Right RoyalLondon: 1920A signed, limited edition of this long poem by John Masefield, number 150 of 500 copies issued.
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1931 The Compleat AnglerLondon: 1931A finely bound copy of Arthur Rackham's 'The Compleat Angler'.
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1919 Reynard the Fox or The Ghost Heath RunLondon: 1919A bright, limited edition of John Masefield's narrative poem, 'Reynard the Fox'.
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Signed1925 With the Living VoiceLondon: 1925A signed limited edition of John Masefield's thought provoking speech on voice and poetry, in the original quarter paper vellum and original unclipped dustwrapper.
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Signed1911 Siegfried and the Twilight of the GodsLondon: 1911A signed limited edition copy of Arthur Rackham's beautifully illustrated edition of Richard Wagner's dramas, illustrated with tipped-in colour plates.
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Signed1909 The Fairy Tales of the Brothers GrimmLondon: 1909The very scarce deluxe edition of this beautifully illustrated copy of the Brothers Grimm. Illustrated and signed by notable pen and ink designer Arthur Rackham.
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SignedTime To GoLondon: 1942A unique example of this poetical work, being a presentation copy from the author to Poet Laureate John Masefield and containing Masefield's annotations throughout and with his bookplate to front pastedown. Complete in the very scarce unclipped dustwrappe
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Signed1922 The Dream John Masefield Judith Masefield Illustrated Signed Limited EdLondon: 1922A signed limited edition copy of this poetical work by John Masefield. Illustrated throughout by Judith Masefield.
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1910 Martin Hyde The Dukes Messangers John Masefield Illus T C Dugdale 1st EdLondon: 1910A handsome first edition of John Masefield's novel 'Martin Hyde', bound in the publisher's original cloth binding, with a pictorial front board.
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Signed1925 With The Living Voice John Masefield Limited Edition Signed Address 1st EdLondon: 1925The first edition of this speech given by John Masefield.
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1935 John Masefield The Collected Poems Enlarged Edition Calf Binding PoetryLondon: 1935An attractively bound copy of the poetic works of John Masefield
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1929 Easter by John Masefield A Play For Singers Verse First Edition DustwrapperLondon : 1929The first edition of this poetic play by John Edward Masefield.
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1905 Lyrists of The Restoration John Constance MasefieldLondon: 1905A charming edition of 'Lyrists of The Restoration' selected and edited by John and Constance Masefield