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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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    Pencil Portrait of W.B. Yeats.

    [YEATS, W.B.] COLMAN SMITH, Pamela.
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    A fine pencil portrait of a young W.B. Yeats by the artist Pamela Colman Smith, dated October 1901 and signed with her characteristic cipher.Alrea...

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    The Book of Common Prayer,

    BASKERVILLE, John (printer).
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    Last Baskerville octavo edition. A handsome example of The Book of Common Prayer, the third and last octavo edition from the press of the acclaimed...

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  • 110770_2 110770

    Robbery Under the Law: The Mexican Object Lesson.

    WAUGH, Evelyn.
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    Presentation copy. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in black ink to the front free endpaper, 'Frederick Godber, with kindest regards from...

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  • 110689_2 110689

    Wine in Peace and War.

    WAUGH, Evelyn.
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    One of 100 copies - numbered & signed by the author. First edition of this essay commissioned by Evelyn Waugh's London vintners Saccone & S...

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  • 110771_3 110771

    Scott-King's Modern Europe.

    WAUGH, Evelyn.
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    Presentation copy. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in pencil to the front free endpaper, 'For Christopher / with love from / Evelyn / Ch...

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  • 110751_2 110751

    Midnight's Children.

    RUSHDIE, Salman.
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    'An extraordinary novel. One of the most important to come out of the English-speaking world in this generation.' (Robert Towers, The New York Tim...

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    Labels.

    WAUGH, Evelyn.
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    One of 110 copies - numbered & signed by the author. Number 13 of 110 copies, signed by the author. With an original manuscript leaf bound in, ...

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    Edmund Campion.

    WAUGH, Evelyn.
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    Presentation copy. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in black in to the front free endpaper, 'E.A. Chapman-Andrews O.B.E / with best wishe...

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  • 110690_2 110690

    Basil Seal Rides Again or The Rake's Regress.

    WAUGH, Evelyn.
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    Presentation copy. First edition limited to 750 copies, this being an out-of-series presentation copy with limitation crossed out and inscribed by ...

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    Tactical Exercise.

    WAUGH, Evelyn.
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    Presentation copy to Frances Donaldson. Presentation copy of this first edition of short stories, for which there is no British equivalent, inscrib...

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    Helena.

    WAUGH, Evelyn.
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    Evelyn Waugh's personal favourite of his novels and 'a superlatively well done book' (Chicago Tribune) set in the age of Emperor Constantine.First...

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  • 110685_2 110685

    Mr Loveday's Little Outing and other Sad Stories.

    WAUGH, Evelyn.
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    First edition of Waugh's first collection of short stories. The title story was the basis for Sam Hopkinson's 2006 film of the same name, starring...

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    Work Suspended.

    WAUGH, Evelyn.
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    Presentation copy - twice inscribed by the author. Presentation copy, twice inscribed by the author, of this first edition of Waugh's unfinished wo...

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    Waugh in Abyssinia.

    WAUGH, Evelyn.
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    First edition, with the printed overslip on the front flap of the dustjacket correcting the blurb that the author had originally objected to. Copi...

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    Black Mischief.

    WAUGH, Evelyn.
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    One of 250 copies - signed & numbered by the author. Waugh's third novel, written whilst staying at Madresfield Court, Worcestershire as the gu...

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  • 110680_2 110680

    The Shadow over Fairholme.

    [VICKERS, Roy] KYLE, Sefton (pseud.).
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    First edition of this mystery novel.First edition; 8vo; light spotting to prelims, light partial toning to half-title, some splitting at foot of g...

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    Lessinger Laughs Last.

    [STARR, Richard] ESSEX, Richard.
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    First edition of this detective novel following the suave Lessinger. 'The best Lessinger story Mr. Essex has given us since Slade of the Yard.' (b...

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