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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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1770-72 Paradise Lost, and, Paradise Regain'dLondon: 1770-72John Milton's two epic poems in a uniform binding, illustrated throughout.
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1874 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1874A two volume set of the poetical works of the noted John Milton, bound in a full calf prize binding.
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1817 Paradise LostLondon: 1817John Milton's epic twelve book poem, illustrated and bound in one volume in full straight grain morocco.
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1844 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1844The poetical works of the English poet John Milton, bound in full morocco.
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1875 Three Northern Love Stories and Other TalesLondon: 1875The first edition of this collection of Icelandic tales, translated by Eiríkur Magnússon and William Morris.
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1828-1851 Diamond ClassicsLondon: 1828-1851A delightful collection of four volumes from the Diamond Classic series, published by Orr & Co. between 1828 and 1851.
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1898 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1898The 'Albion' edition of this collection of poetry by the popular John Milton, bound in half calf.
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c1890 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: c1890A smart edition of this collection of poetry from John Milton, reprinted from the best editions.
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1864 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1864A smart new edition of this collection of poetry from John Milton, with illustrations by William Harvey.
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1904 The Defence of Guenevere and Other PoemsLondon: 1904A nice copy of these mythological poems by William Morris, this new edition beautifully illustrated by Jessie M. King.
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1817 Paradise LostLondon: 1817A smart early nineteenth century edition of Milton's epic, including a biographical account of the life of Milton by Samuel Johnson.
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1904 The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the NiblungsLondon: 1904An early twentieth century edition of William Morris's English language translation of the tragic Old Norse epic poem.
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1904 The Tale of Beowulf, Sometime King of the Folk of the Weder GeatsLondon: 1904A smart example of William Morris and A. J. Wyatt's English language translation of the Old English epic poem 'Beowulf'.
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1897 The Water of the Wondrous IslesLondon: 1897An excellent example of the uncommon first trade edition of William Morris's lesser-known fantasy novel, set in a mythical medieval world.
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1882 The Life and Death of JasonLondon: 1882The eighth edition of William Morris's epic poem, following the adventures of mythological hero Jason.
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1897 The Water of the Wondrous IslesLondon: 1897The uncommon first trade edition of William Morris's lesser-known fantasy novel, set in a mythical medieval world.
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1889 A Tale of the House of the WolfingsLondon: 1889The first edition of this important fantasy novel from famed textile designer William Morris.
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1895 The Wood Beyond the WorldLondon: 1895The first trade edition of this thrilling work of high fantasy literature from William Morris.
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1914 Old French RomancesLondon: 1914A lovely copy of William Morris's English language translation of old French romances.
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1796 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1796A charming, illustrated edition of Milton's poetry, including Paradise Lost. In a full vellum binding.
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1857-66 The Aldine Edition of PoetryLondon: 1857-1866A smart eighteen volume library set from the Aldine edition of British poets, in the original publisher's cloth.
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1727 Paradise Regain'd: A Poem. In Four Books. To Which is Added Samson AgonistesLondon: 1727An early edition of John Milton's sequel to 'Paradise Lost', a biblical blank verse poem illustrated with a frontispiece.
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1753-57 Paradise Lost and Paradise Regain'dLondon: 1753-57An early set of John Milton's important epic poems, an illustrated set edited by biblical scholar Thomas Newton.
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1785 Poems Upon Several Occasions, English, Italian, and LatinLondon: 1785The first edition of John MIlton's poems edited by the literary historian Thomas Warton.
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1861 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1861A presentation copy John Milton's poetical works. With illustrations, explanatory notes, and a memoir of the author.
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c1868 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: c1868A bright copy in signed Mudie binding of the poetical works of John Milton.
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1835 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1835A beautifully bound set of the works of seventeenth century poet and intellectual John Milton. The first edition of Milton's works to be edited by Sir Egerton Brudges.
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1760 Paradise Regain'd. A Poem, in Four Books.London: 1760A smart mid eighteenth century edition of the second part of Milton's epic, in Baskerville type.
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1901 William Morris: Die Kunst und die Schonheit der ErdeLeipzig : 1901First German translation of this essay by William Morris discussing the art and beauty of the Earth.
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1923 On the Morning of Christ's NativityCambridge: 1923John Milton's important ode, 'On the Morning of Christ's Nativity', paired with beautiful facsimile reproductions of the illustrations by William Blake.
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1906 Paradise LostLiverpool: 1906A scarce illustrated edition of Milton's Paradise Lost with colour plates by William Blake.
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1890 The Earthly Paradise a PoemLondon: 1890A nice edition of William Morris' most important literary work, his beautiful retellings of various Greek and Scandinavian myths and legends.
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1901 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon : 1901A lovely leather bound collection of The Poetical Works of John Milton, including his epic poem Paradise Lost.
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1895 The Wood Beyond the WorldLondon: 1895A very scarce Limited Edition of this thrilling work of high fantasy literature from William Morris.
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1870 The Earthly Paradise Part IIIBoston: 1870A bright author's edition of part III of this epic poem by William Morris.