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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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1715-20 The Iliad of HomerLondon: 1715-20The first folio edition of Alexander Pope's monumental translation of the 'Iliad', an important and illustrated edition.
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c1834 The Beauties of PopeLondon: c1834A scarce, first edition of this selection of poetry and prose from Alexander Pope, compiled by Alfred Howard.
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1958 I Like It HereLondon: 1958A fine first edition copy of this early novel by Kingsley Amis, a semi-autobiographical work set in Portugal.
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1761 The Iliad of HomerEdinburgh: 1761A very scarce mid eighteenth century complete single volume edition of Alexander Pope's translation of Homer's Iliad.
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1809 The IliadLondon: 1809An uncommon edition of Homer's epic poem, this edition being the important translation by Alexander Pope.
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1965 The EgyptologistsLondon: 1965A smart first edition of this mysterious novel from Amis and Conquest, with the original price-clipped dust wrapper.
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1960 Take a Girl Like YouLondon: 1960A smart first edition of this comic novel by Kingsley Amis, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1963 One Fat EnglishmanLondon: 1963A very smart first edition of this satirical comedy from Kingsley Amis, with the original price-clipped dust wrapper.
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1738 Les Oeuvres de M. Pope Traduite en Francois. Les Principes de la Morale et du GoutParis: 1738Two of the popular poetical works of Alexander Pope translated into French, an early French edition.
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1903 The Complete Poetical Works of Alexander PopeBoston and New York: 1903The Cambridge edition of the collected poetical works of Alexander Pope in a handsome full morocco binding signed Sotheran.
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1787-1788 The Works of Alexander PopeLondon: 1787-1788A beautifully illustrated six volume edition of the literary works of Alexander Pope, one of the most prominent English poets of the eighteenth century.
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1968 Miscellaneous Paperback Science FictionLondon: 1968-2005Colourful paperback editions of this assorted group of books concerned with science fiction by a variety of authors including C S Lewis and Amis Kingsley.
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1767 6 vols The Works of Alexander Pope In Six Volumes, CompleteEdinburgh : 1767Six complete volumes of the works of Alexander Pope.
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1770 The Works of Alexander PopeLondon: 1770A late eighteenth century edition of the collected works of Alexander Pope in uniform calf bindings and adorned with lovely engravings.
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1984 Stanley and the WomenLondon: 1984A first edition copy of this popular novel by the award-winning author, Kingsley Amis.
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1788 The Works of Alexander PopeLondon: 1788Late eighteenth-century illustrated editions of the works of Alexander Pope, uniformly bound in contemporary calf.
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1966 Pope: Poetical WorksLondon: 1966Oxford's edition of the poetical works of Alexander Pope as edited by Herbert Davis, complete with its dust wrapper.
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1991 We Are All GuiltyLondon: 1991A well presented first edition copy of Kingsley Amis' first young adult novel, in the original unclipped dustwrapper.
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1965 The James Bond DossierLondon: 1965A lovely first edition copy of Kingsley Amis's critical study of 007.
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1969 The Green ManLondon: 1969A superb copy of this unique Kingsley Amis novel, a ghost story and comical novel here in the original unclipped dustwrapper.
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1821 The Poetical Works of Alexander PopeLondon: 1821A beautifully bound large paper edition of the poetical works of Alexander Pope, a wonderful collection illustrated with a frontispiece.
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1968 Colonel SunLondon: 1968A very smart, true first edition of Kingsley Amis' celebrated James Bond continuation. Written under the pseudonym, 'Robert Markham'.
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1925 The Rape of the LockLondon: 1925An uncommon limited edition production of Alexander Pope's 'The Rape of the Lock'.
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1968 Colonel SunNew York: 1968A very smart, first U.S edition of Kingsley Amis' celebrated James Bond continuation. Written under the pseudonym, 'Robert Markham'.
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1969 The Green ManLondon: 1969The first edition of Kingsley Amis' first and only foray into supernatural writing. A lovely copy of this work.
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1931 The Iliad and The OdysseyLondon: 1931A fine, limited edition set of Pope's translation of the Iliad and the Odyssey with excellent provenance.
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1751 9vols Works of Alexander Pope With Corrections Additions and ImprovementsLondon: 1751A nine volume set of works by the noted poet Alexander Pope. The work is bound in the desirable full calf binding, and a frontispiece to each volume.
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1986 Kingsley Amis The Folks That Live on the Hill First Edition DustwrapperLondon: 1990This is a first edition copy of this work by Kingsley Amis.
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2000 First Edition Letters Kingsley Amis Zachary Leader Editor Biography PoetLondon: 2000An uncommon first edition of the collected letters of influential poet, critic and novelist Kingsley Amis.
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1969 The Green Man Kingsley Amis with Original Dustwrapper First EditionLondon: 1969A first edition of Kingsley Amis' only foray into supernatural horror.
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1969 Kingsley Amis First Edition The Green Man Ghost Story ThrillerLondon: 1969The first edition of this spooky Kingsley Amis novel.
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1986 The Old Devils by Kingsley Amis First EditionLondon: 1986A first edition of 'The Old Devils' by Kingsley Amis.
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1847 8vols The Works of Alexander Pope Illustrated New Edition William RoscoeLondon: 1847Alexander Pope's complete works.
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1967 A Look Round the Estate Kingsley Amis First Edition Original DustwrapperLondon: 1967A first edition of Kingsley Amis' poetical anthology 'A Look Round the Estate'.
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1990 Collected Poems 1944-1979 Kingsley Amis US Proof Copy BeowulfNew York: 1980A scarce copy of the US proof copy for this collection of Amis's poetical works.
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1972 The Anti Death League Kingsley Amis 1st Signed Dustwrapper 2nd ImpressionLondon: 1972A handsome first edition second impression of this novel.