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For the Literary Enthusiast: Books on Literature

Delve into the world of classic and contemporary literature with our expertly selected collection chosen by Adam Blakeney and Angus Robb. Whether you're a devotee of modernist literature or a fan of classic masterpieces, our range caters to all tastes and all periods. Discover rare editions and unique finds that embody the spirit of literary exploration and make the perfect gift for any book lover in your life, including yourself.

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  • 112496_2 112496

    The Book of Common Prayer,

    BASKERVILLE, John (printer).
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    An attractive example, in an unusual contemporary morocco binding of The Book of Common Prayer, the third and last octavo edition from the press o...

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    Troubles.

    FARRELL, J.G.
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    Winner of the 'lost' Booker Prize. The winner of the so-called 'lost' Booker Prize, a special edition of the Booker Prize awarded after a decisive ...

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    The Picturegoers.

    LODGE, David.
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    The author's copy. The author's copy of his first book, with his ownership signature to the front free endpaper and annotations throughout.First ed...

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    [Frank Dawley Trilogy:] The Death of William Posters; A Tree on Fire; The Flame of Life.

    SILLITOE, Alan.
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    Signed by the author. First edition of the Frank Dawley trilogy, following the anarchist Nottingham factory-worker Frank Dawley. Signed by the auth...

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  • 112234_2 112234

    The Importance of Being Earnest.

    WILDE, Oscar.
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    One of 1000 copies. One of 1000 copies of Wilde's most celebrated play. First performed on 14th February 1895, The Importance of Being Earnest mark...

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    The Bonfire of the Vanities.

    WOLFE, Tom.
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    Uncorrected proof copy. Uncorrected proof copy. One of Tom Wolfe's most well-known novels, allowing his journalistic instincts and insight to bear ...

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  • 112249_2 112249

    A Small Town in Germany.

    LE CARRÉ, John.
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    Signed by the author. 'Only the Foreign Officer; a junior diplomat remarks, "could have sent a bull to catch a matador". The bull is Alan Turner, a...

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  • 112159_2 112159

    The Bewitched.

    BARNES, Peter.
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    Produced with the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Bewitched shows the Spanish state attempting to produce an heir for Carlos II, whom Barnes portra...

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  • 112147_2 112147

    Young People.

    [HOFF, Harry Summerfield] COOPER, William (pseud)
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    First edition from the author of Scenes from Provincial Life (1950).First edition, first impression; 8vo; unmarked internally; publisher's green c...

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  • 112143_2 112143

    Ilias kai Odysseia [Iliad and Odyssey, in Greek].

    HOMER; GRENVILLE, Thomas (editor).
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    One of 25 large paper copies - presented to the Marquis of Stafford. One of 25 large paper copies of the 'Grenville Homer' presented by the editor ...

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  • 112142_2 112142

    A Day in the Death of Joe Egg.

    NICHOLS, Peter.
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    Originally performed at the Citizens' Theatre in Glasgow in 1967, starring Joe Melia and Zena Walker.First edition, paper issue; 8vo; unmarked int...

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    Two Stars for Comfort.

    MORTIMER, John.
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    An uncommon play by the creator of Rumpole of the Bailey.First edition, first impression; 8vo; light spotting and offsetting to endpapers, else un...

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    A Patriot for Me.

    OSBORNE, John.
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    First edition of one of Osborne's few historical plays, set within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The play garnered some undeserved notoriety at the...

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  • 112126_2 112126

    The Wesker Trilogy.

    WESKER, Arnold.
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    First appearance of Wesker's celebrated trilogy in book form.First collected edition, first impression; 8vo; unmarked internally; publisher's yell...

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  • 112123_2 112123

    One Way Pendulum:

    SIMPSON, N.F.
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    First edition of Simpson's second full-length play, first performed at the Theatre Royal, Brighton in 1959. The play was adapted for the cinema in...

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    Wintering Out.

    HEANEY, Seamus.
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    The true first edition of Heaney's third collection of poetry, preceding the hardback edition by a year. 'Though Seamus Heaney is now back in his ...

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