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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.
  • The Go-Between.

    HARTLEY, L.P.
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    Presentation copy. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in blue ink on the title page: 'For Leon Drucker, with all my good wishes, Leslie Har...

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  • Mansfield Park.

    AUSTEN, Jane.
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    8vo (185 x 120 mm); frontispiece illustration of the author, internally fine; publisher's maroon leatherette, gilt lettering to spine, top edge gi...

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  • Sense and Sensibility.

    AUSTEN, Jane.
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    Austen's debut novel and one of her several masterpieces, it tells the story of Marianne and Elinor Dashwood and their parallel experience of love...

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  • The Good Citizen's Alphabet.

    RUSSELL, Bertrand.
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    Signed limited edition. A superb copy of the scarce limited edition of Russell's witty guide to the alphabet for 'immature minds', one of only 100 ...

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  • Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator.

    DAHL, Roald; SCHINDELMAN, Joseph (illustrator).
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    Signed by author. A near-fine, signed, first edition of the continued adventures of Charlie Bucket and his family, in the company of mad confection...

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  • The Invisible Man.

    WELLS, H.G.
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    Rare inscribed copy. Probably the most famous of H.G. Wells' 'scientific romances', in which a scientist finds a way of turning himself invisible w...

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  • Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes.

    POTTER, Beatrix.
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    In the original glassine dust jacket. A very good copy in the rare dust-jacket.First edition, first printing (with the correct front and rear endpa...

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  • The Tale of Little Pig Robinson.

    POTTER, Beatrix.
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    Unique inscription by the author. A rare inscription by Beatrix Potter to a member of her family, 'Wynne' the wife of Jack Heelis, Beatrix Potter's...

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  • For the Unfallen: Poems 1952-1958.

    HILL, Geoffrey.
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    First edition of the author's first commercially published work, preceded only by a Fantasy Press pamphlet.First edition, first impression; 8vo; m...

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  • The Caretaker.

    PINTER, Harold.
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    Presentation copy. First Methuen edition, inscribed by the author on the verso of the half-title, ' Aug 1960. To Peter from Harold.' The recipient ...

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  • The Testament of Charlotte B.

    KOCIEJOWSKI, Marius (editor); SMITH, Richard Shirley (illustrator).
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    One of 50 copies - inscribed to Hilary Gerrard. One of 50 specially bound copies of the fascinating 18th century letters of Charlotte Biggs. Inscri...

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  • New Poems.

    THOMAS, Dylan.
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    One of 1000 copies only in purple boards, from The Poets of the Year series. A further 1500 copies were published in wrappers.First edition, first...

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  • Vernon God Little.

    PIERRE, D.B.C.
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    Signed by the author. First edition of the author's first novel, signed by him on the title page.First edition, first impression, signed by the aut...

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  • The Gruffalo [with] The Gruffalo's Child.

    DONALDSON, Julia; SCHEFFLER, Axel (illustrator).
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    Both signed. Axel Scheffler and his distinctive style of illustration achieved fame and recognition throughout the world through his collaboration ...

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  • The Old Men at the Zoo.

    WILSON, Angus.
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    Inscribed by the author. First edition of Wilson's post-apocalyptic novel, dealing with the fallout of nuclear war. Lengthily inscribed by the auth...

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