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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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1947-1949 The Works of Jane AustenLondon: 1947-1949A wonderful six volume edition of the works of Jane Austen, in calf bindings, and with the original glassine and slip case.
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1896 Bracebridge Hall: or, The HumouristsNew York: 1896A beautifully illustrated edition of Washington Irving's episodic novel, in the original decorative cloth bindings, and scarce protective cloth dust wrappers.
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1896 2vol Bracebridge Hall or The HumouristsNew York and London: 1896A very smart edition illustrated by Arthur Rackham of this episodic novel from American author Washington Irving.
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1894-1903 33vols The Works of Robert Louis StevensonEdinburgh; London: 1894-1903The Edinburgh Edition set of the works of renowned author Robert Louis Stevenson, with his correspondence, a biography, and the unusual Appendix volume.
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1857 25vol Waverley NovelsEdinburgh: 1857A very smartly bound complete set of Sir Walter Scott's Waverley Novels.
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1924-1935 The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson: Tusitala EditionLondon: 1924-1935A collection of twenty-six volumes from the Tusitala Edition of the works and letters of Robert Louis Stevenson.
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1893 Rip Van Winkle and the Legend of Sleepy HollowLondon: 1893A very bright, first edition thus of this pair of short stories by Washington Irving, with charming illustrations by George H. Boughton.
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c1935 Pride and PrejudiceLondon: c1935A smart 1930s edition of Jane Austen's beloved novel, published by Riviere & Son and in a half calf binding from the firm.
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1895 2vol The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon, GentNew York and London: 1895A smart two volume set of this collection of essays and short stories from American author Washington Irving.
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1856-1858 2vol The Lay of The Last Minstrel & The Lady of The LakeLondon: 1856-1858Two smart copies of these narrative poems written by Scottish historian and poet, Sir Walter Scott.
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c1880 The Poetical Works of Sir Walter ScottLondon: c1880A smart copy of this collection of poetical works from Scottish writer, Sir Walter Scott.
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1852 The Book of Waverley GemsLondon: 1852A collection of engravings inspired by the works of Sir Walter Scott's Waverley novels, in a decorative full morocco binding.
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1898 Three Sunsets and Other PoemsLondon: 1898The first edition of this scarce to see collection of magical poetry by Lewis Carroll, a smart copy complete with illustrations by E. Gertrude Thomson.
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1901-03 The Novels of Jane AustenLondon: 1901-03A smart set of the major novels of beloved author, Jane Austen, this set with the lively illustrations of Hugh Thomson.
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1890 2vol The Journal of Sir Walter Scott From the Original Manuscript at AbbotsfordEdinburgh: 1890A smart set of the journal of Scottish historian, novelist, poet, and playwright, Sir Walter Scott.
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1963 Volume the SecondOxford: 1963An uncommon copy of this collection of Jane Austen's childhood works, edited by B. C. Southam.
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1923 The WatsonsLondon: 1923A very smart, early impression of Jane Austen's work 'The Watson's', published separately in this work.
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1922 Love and FriendshipLondon : 1922A charming copy of Love and Friendship printed as a deluxe edition of two hundred and sixty.
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1975 SanditonOxford: 1975A very smart copy of this unfinished novel from Austen, reproduced in facsimile from the original manuscript.
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1966-1976 The Illustrated Works of Jane AustenLondon : 1966-1972A charming set of the Oxford Illustrated Jane Austen collection.
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1952 Ivanhoe: The Story of the FilmLondon: 1952The uncommon film tie-in edition of Scott's 'Ivanhoe', illustrated with stills from the 1952 motion picture starring Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Fontaine.
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1823 Quentin DurwardEdinburgh : 1823The first edition of Sir Walter Scott's work of historical fiction, set in France during the reign of Louis XI.
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1925-33 Lady Susan, Sanditon, Volume the FirstOxford: 1925-33A nice set of three of Jane Austen's works which were unpublished during her lifetime.
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1926 Plan of a Novel According to Hints From Various QuartersOxford: 1926A limited edition copy of Jane Austen's entertaining plan for a novel, written according to the recommendations of the librarian to the Prince Regent.
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1930 Pride and Prejudice a Play in Four ActsLondon: 1930A very scarce play adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel, this script using dialogue from the novel and put to a script by Anne Johnson-Jones.
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1820 Guy Mannering; or, The AstrologerLondon: 1820The complete three volume sixth edition of Sir Walter Scott's work of historical fiction, the second novel in his Waverley series.
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1901 3vol Memories & Portraits, Men & Books, and Virginibus PuerisqueLondon: 1901Three smartly bound volumes of works from Scottish novelist and essayist, Robert Louis Stevenson.
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1913 Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeLondon: 1913An uncommon copy of this later impression of Robert Louis Stevenson's acclaimed work, the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
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1832 Tales of My LandlordParis: 1832A smart collection of work by Sir Walter Scott, under the pseudonym Jedediah Cleishbotham, complete in three volumes.
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1904 Five Volumes Jane Austen WorksLondon: 1904The works of the celebrated Jane Austen, five volumes bound in half calf.
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1892-1901 The Works of Robert Louis StevensonLondon: 1892-1901An exceptionally beautiful thirty volume set of the works of Scottish novelist and writer Robert Louis Stevenson, in sumptuous half crushed morocco bindings.
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1877 Bracebridge HallLondon: 1877An exceptional copy of the first edition thus of this charming collection of character sketches by Washington Irving, in a quarter morocco dust wrapper and matching slip case.
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1871 Waverley NovelsEdinburgh: 1871A 25 volume complete set of the Waverley Novels by Sir Walter Scott
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1904 The Poetical Works of Sir Walter ScottLondon: 1904A collected edition of the poetry of Sir Walter Scott, in a full morocco Oxford binding.
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1886 Kidnapped[London]: 1886A lovely example of the first edition, first issue of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic work of historical adventure fiction.