New Arrivals
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1960 The Four LovesLondon: 1960A smart first edition of this exploration of the nature of love from British writer C. S. Lewis.
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1959 The Wind in the WillowsLondon: 1959The first of this illustrated edition of Grahame's The Wind in the Willows.
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1967 It's Been Winter LongLondon: 1967A vanishingly scarce volume of poetry by H. Diamant-Drew, being one of only 250 copies printed.
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1997 Ten Frogs: Dix GrenouillesLondon: 1997A signed copy of this scarce first edition, being Quentin Blake's fantastic children's book for learning numbers in English and French. -
c1844 The Book of Common Prayer Together with The English Version of the Polygott Bible, and the Psalms of DavidLondon: c1844A pocket sized volume containing the 'Common Book of Prayer' the 'Polyglott bible' and the 'Psalms of David' in a lovely full morocco binding.
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1998 The Twelve Days of Christmas [Correspondence]London: 1998A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated monologue book from English writer John Julius Cooper and English illustrator Quentin Blake, signed by the illustrator. -
1820 True Stories; or, Interesting Anecdotes of Young PersonsYork: 1820An uncommon collection of short tales of historical figures, by Elizabeth Frank, a work for children, illustrated with a frontispiece.
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2002 Laureate's ProgressLondon: 2002An uncommon special edition of Quentin Blake's illustrated account of his work as Children's Laureate, signed to the title page. -
1982 The BFGLondon: 1982A first impression copy of one of Roald Dahl's most beloved children's novels, complete with Quentin Blake's humorous cartoons.
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1809 The New Pantheon, or an Introduction to the Mythology of the AncientsLondon: 1809A signed presentation copy of the second edition of Jillard Hort's uncommon children's primer on Greek and Roman mythology. -
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2001 Roald Dahl's Even More Revolting RecipesLondon: 2001A terrific first edition copy of this humorous children's cookbook inspired by Roald Dahl's beloved books, signed and illustrated by Quentin Blake. -
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1998 The Green ShipLondon: 1998A rare signed first impression of this delightfully illustrated children's story by Quentin Blake, telling the story of an imaginary voyage. -
1888-1889 4vol A Collection of Novels by Charles KingsleyLondon: 1888-1889A smart collection of works from English historian, novelist, and poet, Charles Kingsley.
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2002 LoveykinsLondon: 2002A fantastic signed first edition of this classic Quentin Blake children's book about an unlikely friendship. -
2011-2016 The Letters of Samuel BeckettCambridge: 2011-2016A superb set offering the complete letters of Samuel Beckett, presented here in the original slipcase.
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2004 Best of Blandings (Six P. G. Wodehouse Novels)London: 2004A terrific set of six P. G. Wodehouse novels, handsomely presented by the Folio Society with the original slipcase.
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1950 The Sacred Wood: Essays on Poetry and CriticismLondon: 1950An excellent copy of these poetical essays by T. S. Eliot, complete with the unclipped dust wrapper.
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c1900 Tennyson's Poems: Illustrated by Eminent ArtistsLondon : c1900A charmingly illustrated pocket book of Alfred Tennyson's poems, bound in half crushed morocco.
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1948 The Novels of Thomas Love PeacockLondon: 1948A smart copy of this collection of novels from English writer Thomas Love Peacock, published here in one volume.
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1854 Lectures on The True, The Beautiful, and The GoodEdinburgh: 1854A smartly bound third edition of this collection of lectures from French philosopher Victor Cousin.
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1954 St. Andrews (British Cities and Towns)London: 1954A very smart first edition of this historical tour through St. Andrews, complete with many photographs.
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1954 The Confidential ClerkLondon: 1954An exceptionally bright copy of T. S. Eliot's successful and influential play, presented here in a lovely example of the publisher's unclipped dust wrapper.
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1956 Waiting for Godot: A Tragicomedy in Two ActsLondon: 1956A superb example of a first edition, first impression of Samuel Beckett's influential play, presented here in the publisher's unclipped dust wrapper.
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1997 Jeeves and WoosterLondon: 1997The complete Folio Society edition of P. G. Wodehouse's popular comedy series about Wooster and his valet Jeeves, illustrated by Paul Cox and housed in the original slipcase.
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1998 The Dorothy L. Sayers Crime CollectionLondon: 1998A beautifully presented collection of Dorothy L. Sayers' crime novels by the Folio Society, with the original slipcase.
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1889-1892 The New Popular Educator: A Complete Encyclopaedia of Elementary and Advanced EducationLondon: 1889-1892A striking set containing Cassell's 'New Popular Educator', very smartly bound in half calf and profusely illustrated throughout.
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1936 The North of Scotland Bank Limited 1836-1936Aberdeen: 1936A smart first edition of this illustrated history of the North of Scotland Bank, Limited.
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c1912 The Standard Cyclopedia of Modern Agriculture and Rural EconomyLondon: c1912A beautifully illustrated and complete agricultural encyclopedia, edited by Professor R. Patrick Wright.
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1968 Grand Prix BugattiLondon: 1968A pleasing first edition of this authoritative record of Ettore Bugatti's creations and their racing achievements.
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1925 Coloured Ceramics from Ashur and Earlier Ancient Assyrian Wall-PaintingsLondon: 1925The scarce first edition of Walter Andrae's beautifully and vibrantly illustrated study of Assyrian ceramics and wall paintings.
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1903-1906 4vol How England Saved EuropeLondon: 1903-1906A smartly bound complete four volume set of this history of the Great War 1793-1815, with illustrations throughout.
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1927 Garden OrnamentLondon: 1927The second edition of this profusely illustrated guide to garden ornaments, written by Gertrude Jekyll and Christopher Hussey.
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1895 2vol The French Revolution: A History with Past and PresentLondon: 1895A smartly bound set of this detailed history of the French Revolution, with Past and Present from Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle.
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1905 The Gardens of ItalyLondon : 1905A super copy of this beautifully illustrated work depicting the elaborate gardens of Italy, with photographs taken by Charles Latham, staff photographer for Country Life magazine, and descriptions provided by E. March Phillipps.
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1904 Some English GardensLondon: 1904The first edition of this superb work on the gardens of English, a bright and colourfully illustrated volume.
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1882 British Wild FlowersLondon: 1882A beautifully illustrated botanical reference work, looking at the wild flowers of Britain, complete with ninety hand-coloured plates.