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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.
  • Green Days by the River.

    ANTHONY, Michael.
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    Presentation copy. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in blue ink to the dedication page: 'To John La Rose / from / Michael Anthony / April...

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  • Some Spanish Ballads.

    MERWIN, W.S.
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    A collection of Spanish poems translated from the Spanish by Merwin and dedicated to Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes.First edition, first printing; 8v...

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  • The Naked Lunch.

    BURROUGHS, William.
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    First edition of Burroughs masterpiece, one of the triumphs of the Beat movement.First edition, first impression; 8vo; one or two small marks to t...

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  • One Hundred Years of Solitude.

    MÁRQUEZ, Gabriel García.
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    Regarded as Garcia Marquez's masterpiece (the novel was originally published in 1967 as Cien Años De Solidad) which won the author worldwide recog...

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  • Another Roadside Attraction.

    ROBBINS, Tom.
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    The author's first book - with a signed photograph. Uncommon first UK edition of the author's first book. Together with a photograph signed by the ...

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  • Tamarind Season.

    GOODISON, Lorna.
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    First edition of the author's first book.'One of Goodison's achievements is that her poetry inscribes the Jamaican sensibility and culture on the ...

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  • Woman's Tongue.

    CAMPBELL, Hazel D.
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    Campbell's second collection of stories, published following the success of her first collection, The rag doll and other stories.First edition, fi...

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  • Twenty Poems of César Vallejo.

    VALLEJO, César.
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    Translated from the Spanish by John Knoepfle, James Wright and Robert Bly.First edition in English; 8vo; portrait frontispiece by Zamorano, unmark...

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  • The Truthful Lie:

    JEYIFO, Biodun.
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    Scarce hardback issue of Jeyifo's collection of essays on African drama.First edition, hardback issue; 8vo; slight toning to text block, else unma...

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  • When Gods Were Slaves.

    SHARLOW.
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    First edition of the author's third book. Published in Trinidad.First edition; 8vo; unmarked internally; publisher's red wrappers printed in black...

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  • Railton Blues.

    SIMON, David.
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    Presentation copy. With the author's signed presentation inscription, 'For John La Rose from David Simon'.The recipient John La Rose was a politica...

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  • Confessions & Histories.

    LUCIE-SMITH, Edward.
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    Lucie-Smith's second collection of poetry, following the success of A Tropical Childhood and other poems.First edition, first printing; 8vo; unmar...

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  • Light Falling on Bamboo.

    SCOTT, Lawrence.
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    Presentation copy. With the author's signed presentation inscription to the front free endpaper, 'For dear Sarah Can it launch a book without being...

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  • Witchbroom.

    SCOTT, Lawrence.
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    Presentation copy. With the author's signed presentation inscription to the front free endpaper, 'For dear John + Sarah - what to say: so much than...

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  • The Games Were Coming.

    ANTHONY, Michael.
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    Presentation copy. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in blue ink to the dedication page: 'To John La Rose / from / Michael Anthony / April...

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