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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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1890-99 The Works of Henrik IbsenLondon; New York: 1890-99The collected theatrical works of Henrik Ibsen, a nice set of his work translated into English.
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1887 Self-Help; with Illustrations of Conduct and PerseveranceLondon: 1887A leather bound copy of Samuel Smiles self-help book, often called 'the bible of mid-Victorian liberalism'.
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1893 Mr. Punch's Pocket IbsenLondon: 1893The first edition of this collection of entertaining excerpts from Henrik Ibsen's plays, illustrated throughout.
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1891 The Quintessence of IbsenismLondon: 1891The first edition of this popular work of literary criticism by noted author, playwright and critic, George Bernard Shaw.
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1905 Robert Dick Baker of Thurso Geologist and Botanist Samuel Smiles IllusLondon: 1905A interesting biography of Scottish geologist and botanist Robert Dick, by Samuel Smiles.
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1907 Life and Labour Men of Industry Samuel Smiles Bickers BindingLondon: 1907A study of the private and working lives of successful men in history.
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1883 Thrift by Samuel Smiles Thirty Ninth ThousandLondon: 1883An attractive edition of Samuel Smile's well known title 'Thrift'.
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1876 Samuel Smiles Character New Edition Tree Calf Binding Self HelpLondon: 1876A beautifully bound copy of Smiles' work on character.
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c1910 8vols The Everymans Library Dent Ibsen Wendell-Holmes Lamb Emerson ScottLondon: c1910A selection of works from J M Dent's 'Everyman's Library'.