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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.
  • Longshot Poems for Broke Players.

    BUKOWSKI, Charles.
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    One of 200 copies. Bukowski's rare third book, published in an edition of approximately 200 copies. Containing 26 poems and 5 illustrations.First e...

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  • Run with the Hunted.

    BUKOWSKI, Charles.
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    One of 300 copies. Bukowski's scarce fourth book, published in an edition of approximately 300 copies. Contains the poem 'Old Man, Dead in a Room'....

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  • Young India 1919-1922.

    [HISTORY]. GANDHI, Mahatma.
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    Rare in the dustjacket. The first edition in book-form of this important collection of articles by the Indian independence leader, Mahatma Gandhi (...

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  • Present Indicative.

    COWARD, Noel.
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    This is Coward's first volume of autobiography with his now, famous opening lines: 'I was photographed naked on a cushion very early in life, an i...

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  • The Descent of Man,

    DARWIN, Charles.
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    First published use of 'evolution'. The first US edition, first impression of Darwin's second work of genius, containing his earliest published use...

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  • The Cat's Quizzer.

    SEUSS, Dr. [pseud. GEISEL, Theodor Seuss].
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    A very rare title from the Dr. Seuss canon and more so in such good condition. It is one of the six titles Dr. Seuss Enterprises withdrew from pub...

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  • Lady Chatterley's Lover.

    LAWRENCE, D.H.
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    One of 1000 copies - signed by the author. This novel shines as an example of Lawrence's finite skill in conveying the nature of relationships and ...

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  • The Grapes of Wrath.

    STEINBECK, John.
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    Muscles aching to work, minds aching to create - this is man'. Set during the Great Depression, the novel focuses on the Joads, a poor family of te...

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  • Kiss Kiss.

    DAHL, Roald.
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    Presentation copy. A collection of short-stories by one of the masters of that medium, Kiss Kiss includes the apiologically disconcerting 'Royal Je...

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  • Islands in the Stream.

    HEMINGWAY, Ernest.
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    The first of Hemingway's fictional works to be published posthumously.First edition, first printing; 8vo; internally fine; publisher's green cloth...

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  • Blood Meridian.

    McCARTHY, Cormac.
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    First UK edition of McCarthy's epic novel Blood Meridian. This is McCarthy at his most baroque and apocalyptic.First UK edition; 8vo; slight tonin...

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