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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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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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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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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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Signed1936 Autograph Signed Letter From Evelyn Waugh to Eileen MayoNone: 1936An autographed signed letter from Evelyn Waugh to artist Eileen Mayo, a charming letter in which he references his godson, Jonathan Guinness.
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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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1964 A Little LearningLondon: 1964A smart first edition copy of Evelyn Waugh's autobiography focusing on his early life.
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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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1933 Scoop: A Novel About JournalistsLondon: 1933An uncommon, first edition of this entertaining and humorous novel about journalism, by Evelyn Waugh.
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1959 The Life of Ronald KnoxLondon: 1959A smart, first edition of Evelyn Waugh's historical biography of Ronald Knox , with the original, unclipped dust wrapper.
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1950 HelenaLondon: 1950The first edition of Evelyn Waugh's historical novel surrounding Helena of Constantinople, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper.
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1953 Love Among the RuinsLondon: 1953The first edition of this beautifully illustrated dystopian short novel by Evelyn Waugh.
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1964 A Little LearningLondon: 1964The first edition of Evelyn Waugh's autobiography, with illustrations and in the original, unclipped dust wrapper.
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1932 Black MischiefLondon: 1932The first edition of Evelyn Waugh's popular third novel, in the original striking cloth binding.
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1948 The Loved OneLondon: 1948The first edition of this satirical work by Evelyn Waugh, an entertaining novel illustrated throughout by Stuart Boyle.
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1961 Unconditional SurrenderLondon: 1961A lovely first edition copy of the final work in Waugh's impressive 'Swords of Honour' trilogy.
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1950 HelenaLondon: 1950The first impression of the Uniform Edition of Evelyn Waugh's historical novel about Helen of Constantinople.
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1965 Sword of HonourLondon: 1965A lovely final edition of Evelyn Waugh's Second World War trilogy, Sword of Honour, bound in one volume.
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1952 Men at Arms: A NovelLondon: 1952A first edition copy of the first novel of Evelyn Waugh's Sword of Honour series, from the library of the son of Joyce Gill, his life-long friend.
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1953 Love Among the Ruins: A Romance of the Near FutureLondon: 1953A first edition copy of Evelyn Waugh's satire, set in a dystopian future, from the library of the son of Joyce Gill, his life-long friend.
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1953 Love Among the Ruins: A Romance of the Near FutureLondon: 1953A first edition copy of Evelyn Waugh's satire, set in a dystopian future, from the library of the son of Joyce Gill, his life-long friend.
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Signed1963 Basil Seal Rides Again, or, The Rake's RegressBoston: 1963A smart limited edition short story by Evelyn Waugh, signed by the author. An interesting association from the library of the son of one of Waugh's lovers.
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1928 Decline and FallLondon: 1928A first impression copy of this entertaining novel by Evelyn Waugh, an association copy from the library of the lover of the author.
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1932 Black MischiefLondon: 1932A first edition, first impression of Evelyn Waugh's third novel, from the library of the son of Joyce Gill, a life-long friend of the author.
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1957 The Ordeal of Gilbert PinfoldLondon: 1957An assoication copy of Waugh's enchanting and engaging novel based off the author’s experiences of hallucinations, from the library of a lover of Waugh's.
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1942 Put Out More FlagsLondon: 1942A wonderful first edition of one of Evelyn Waugh's satirical wartime novels, an important commentary on the lives of the British upper-class.
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2015 The Loved OneLondon: 2015A fine edition of this satirical novel from Evelyn Waugh, with colour illustrations throughout.
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1957 The Ordeal of Gilbert PinfoldLondon: 1957A superior first edition copy of Waugh's enchanting and engaging novel based off the author’s experiences of hallucinations.
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1964 A Little Learning: The First Volume of An AutobiographyLondon: 1964A smart first edition copy of this first volume of Evelyn Waugh's autobiography, with the unclipped dust wrapper.
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1961 Unconditional SurrenderLondon: 1961The first edition of the finale of Evelyn Waugh's impressive war-based trilogy, loosely paralleling his own experiences in the Second World War.
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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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1948 The Loved OneLondon: 1948The first edition of Evelyn Waugh's satirical novel set in the funeral business in LA, illustrated by Stuart Boyle.