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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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1862 PoemsLondon: 1862A collection of poems by the noted poet Alfred Tennyson, illustrated and in a decorative full morroco binding.
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1877 The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron MunchausenLondon: 1877A colourfully illustrated edition of this entertaining novel by Rudolph Erich Raspe, illustrated by George Cruikshank.
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1828 Tim Bobbin's Lancashire Dialect and PoemsLondon: 1828The first edition thus of this charming work of satirical poetry and prose, illustrated by George Cruikshank.
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1869 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1869A smart edition of Tennyson's cycle of narrative poems, the Idylls of the King.
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1902 The Works of Alfred Lord TennysonLondon: 1902The collected works of the Poet Laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson in a beautiful full tree calf prize binding.
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1833 Sunday in LondonLondon: 1833The first edition of this humorous discussion of Sunday working practices in nineteenth century London, illustrated by George Cruikshank.
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1870 Tom & Jerry Life in LondonLondon: 1870A colourfully illustrated reprint of this satirical work by Pierce Egan, narrating an entertaining adventure around London.
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1842 George Cruikshank's OmnibusLondon: [1842]The first edition of George Cruikshank's illustrated omnibus, an entertaining work created by Cruikshank entirely under his own control, with no restrictions from an editor.
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1843 Poems by Alfred TennysonLondon: 1843Two volumes of poetry by the noted Alfred Tennyson bound in half calf.
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1905 The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Poet LaureateLondon: 1905A handsomely bound copy of the works of Lord Tennyson, including all his most famous poems.
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1824 Der Freischutz TravestieLondon: 1824The uncommon first edition of George Cruikshank's richly illustrated edition of 'Der Freischütz Travestie'. The very scarce hand-coloured plates issue, in a signed binding.
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1869 Coila's WhispersEdinburgh and London: 1869A scarce first edition poetry collection by Sir William Augustus Fraser, illustrated with striking plates by Gustave Dore and George Cruikshank.
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1902 Poetical Works of Alfred Lord TennysonEdinburgh: 1902A smart edition of this collection of poetry from Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
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1910 Poems of Tennyson Including The Princess, In Memoriam, Maud, Idylls of the King, Enoch ArdenLondon: 1910The Oxford Edition of this collection of poetry from Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
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1910 Poems of Tennyson Including The Princess, In Memoriam, Maud, Idylls of the King, Enoch ArdenLondon: 1910A smart Oxford Edition of this collection of poetry from Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
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1864 Enoch Arden, etc.London: 1864The first edition of Alfred, Lord Tennyson's mid nineteenth century narrative poem, published during his tenure as Poet Laureate.
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1878 The Works of Alfred Tennyson Poet LaureateLondon: 1878A smart prize bound edition of the collected poetical works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, bound for Christ's Hospital.
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1885 Tiresias and other poemsLondon: 1885Bright first edition of this anthology of verses from celebrated poet Alfred Lord Tennyson.
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1867 ElaineLondon: 1867The first edition in large folio of Alfred Tennyson's narrative poem 'Elaine' with full page illustrations by Gustave Dore.
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1869 George Cruikshank's Table-BookLondon: 1869A new edition of this work celebrative of caricaturist and illustrator George Cruikshank's career.
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1847 The Greatest Plague of Life: or the Adventures of a Lady in Search of a Good ServantLondon: 1847The first edition of Mayhew's satirical and humorous novel, illustrated throughout by George Cruikshank.
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1872 The Works of Alfred TennysonLondon: 1872-73The collected works of Alfred Lord Tennyson in six blue calf bound volumes.
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1880 In MemoriamLondon: 1880A vellum-bound pocket sized edition of Alfred Lord Tennyson's sentimental poem 'In Memoriam.'
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1875 Queen MaryLondon: 1875The first edition of this historical drama by Alfred Lord Tennyson in a beautiful decorative morocco binding.
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1840 The Tower of London. A Historical Romance.London: 1840The first edition of this historical romance novel following the tragic life of Lady Jane Grey, complete with the original plates by Cruikshank.
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1848 PoemsLondon: 1848A beautiful fifth edition of this anthology of verses by Alfred Lord Tennyson, in a signed White morocco binding and featuring a stunning fore-edge painting.
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1878 The Poetical Works of Alfred Tennyson, Poet LaureateLondon: 1878A very smart twelve volume set of the poetic and dramatic works of Poet Laureate Alfred Tennyson, published during his lifetime.
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1864 PoemsLondon : 1864A smart new edition copy of the poems of Alfred Tennyson, with illustrations throughout.
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1867 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1867A new edition of Alfred Tennyson's cycle of narrative poems in full calf binding.
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1869 Collected Poems of Alfred Lord TennysonLondon: 1869The collected poems of Lord Tennyson in five volumes, attractive set in uniform calf bindings.
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1874 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1874Tennyson's first four narrative poems of Idylls of the King, concerning King Arthur's accession and marriage, in a smart full calf binding.
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1874-1880 Ballads and Other Poems and The Works of Alfred Tennyson Three VolumesLondon: 1874-1880A lovely set of The Works of Alfred Tennyson and Ballads and Other Poems in uniform blue leather with gilt.
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1862 Poems MDCCCXXX - MDCCCXXXIIIToronto: 1862A pirated edition of a collection of early poems by Alfred Lord Tennyson, the poems penned between 1830 and 1833.
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1864 Enoch Arden, ETC.London : 1864A smart first edition copy of the collection of poems Enoch Arden, written by the renowned poet, and poet Laureate Alfred Tennyson.
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1870 The Holy Grail and Other PoemsLondon: 1870The first edition of this poetry anthology by Alfred Lord Tennyson concerning Arthurian legends.
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1923 Poems of TennysonLondon: 1923A collection of Alfred Lord Tennyson's poems in a smart school prize binding, the Oxford edition.