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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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1984 The Time of the Assassins: A Study of RimbaudLondon: 1984A smart copy of Henry Miller's study of Rimbaud, with an introduction by Anthony Burgess.
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1840 Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations Of The WorldLondon : 1840A charming copy of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels handsomely bound in a morocco binding.
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1961 Devil of a StateLondon: 1961The first edition of Anthony Burgess's novel based on his experiences in Bandar Seri Begawan.
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1727 A Tale of a TubLondon: 1727An early edition of Jonathan Swift's popular satirical work, an entertaining parody with illustrations.
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1749 Travels into Several Remote Nations of the WorldLondon: 1749E. M. Forster's personal copy of the very scarce fifth edition of Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels'.
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1841 2 Vols The Works of Jonathan SwiftLondon : 1841A lovely complete two volume set of The Works of Jonathan Swift.
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1925 Selected EssaysLondon: 1925The Golden Cockerell limited edition copy of selected essays by Jonathan Swift, a nice work with wood engravings.
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1970 A Tale of a Tub: To Which is Added The Battle of the Books and The Mechanical Operation of the SpiritLondon : 1970A smart limited edition reprint of Jonathan Swift's first and best satirical work, A Tale of a Tub.
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Signed1989 Any Old IronLondon: 1989The second printing of this fantasy novel by Anthony Burgess, a lovely copy signed by the author and complete with its unclipped dust wrapper.
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1920 Gulliver's TravelsLondon and New York: 1920A delightfully illustrated edition of Jonathan Swift's popular satire, with plates in colour and vignettes by Jean de Bosschere.
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1987-90 Little WIlson and Big God You've Had Your Time The Confessions of Anthony BurgessLondon: 1987-89A striking set of the complete autobiography of Anthony Burgess, a wonderful insight into the life of one of the most influential authors of the twentieth century.
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1993 A Dead Man in DeptfordLondon: 1993A fine first edition, first impression, of this historical fiction novel by Anthony Burgess, following the mysterious death of Christopher Marlowe.
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1927 Polite Conversation in Three DialoguesLondon: 1927A scarce reprint of Swift's treatise, a satirical commentary on upper class conversation.
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1993 A Dead Man in DeptfordLondon: 1993A superior first edition of this story celebrating the life of KIt Marlowe, written by A Clockwork Orange satirical author, Anthony Burgess.
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Signed1962 A Clockwork OrangeLondon: 1962A smartly bound, first edition copy of Anthony Burgess' celebrated novel, his jeu d'espirit, 'A Clockwork Orange'. With a signed letter from the author loosely inserted.
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1976 A Long Trip to TeatimeLondon: 1976The first edition of this tale by Anthony Burgess, illustrated.
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1962 A Clockwork OrangeLondon: 1962An uncommon, first edition copy of Anthony Burgess' celebrated novel, his jeu d'espirit, 'A Clockwork Orange'.
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Signed1962 A Clockwork OrangeLondon: 1962A scarce, signed, first edition copy of Anthony Burgess' celebrated novel, his jeu d'espirit, 'A Clockwork Orange'.
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1752 Remarks on the Life and Writings of Dr Jonathan SwiftLondon: 1752The fourth edition of this early biography of Jonathan Swift. Boyle's work was the first to give account of Swift's life and work.