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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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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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1964 A Little LearningLondon: 1964A smart first edition copy of Evelyn Waugh's autobiography focusing on his early life.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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1948 The Loved OneLondon: 1948The first edition of Evelyn Waugh's satirical novel set in the funeral business in LA, illustrated by Stuart Boyle.