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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 Poetical Works of John Milton;

    MILTON, John.
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    A sweet, illustrated edition of Milton's collected poems including his epic blank-verse narratives Paradise Lost and Paradise Regain'd, his closet...

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  • Kierkegaard's Attack Upon "Christendom" 1854-1855.

    KIERKEGAARD, Søren.
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    Kierkegaard's last published work. The first edition in English of these twenty-one satirical articles by Kierkegaard attacking the established Chu...

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  • The Luck of Ginger Coffey.

    MOORE, Brian.
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    First edition of the author's award-winning third novel, which was the basis for the 1964 film of the same name starring Robert Shaw and Mary Ure....

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  • Priapeia;

    [EROTICA]. [BURTON, Richard F. (translation) & SMITHERS, Leonard C. (editor)].
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    One of 250 copies - printed for private circulation. A near-fine copy of a Burton rarity. One of 250 numbered copies, published for members of the ...

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  • The Finkler Question [with] The Finkler Question (proof copy).

    JACOBSON, Howard.
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    Presentation copies. A fine set of the first edition of The Finkler Question, together with an uncorrected proof copy, both inscribed by the author...

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  • Moon Tiger.

    LIVELY, Penelope.
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    Signed by the author. First edition of Penelope Lively's Booker Prize -winning novel. Signed by the author on the title page.First edition, first i...

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  • Life & Times of Michael K.

    COETZEE, J.M.
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    Signed by the author. First edition of the 1983 Booker Prize Winner. Signed by the author on the title page.First edition, first impression, signed...

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  • Shuggie Bain.

    STUART, Douglas.
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    Signed by the author. First edition, signed by the author on the half-title. Winner of the 2020 Booker Prize.First UK edition, first impression, ha...

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  • Girl, Woman, Other.

    EVARISTO, Bernadine.
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    Signed by the author. First edition of Evaristo's Booker Prize-winning novel, signed by the author on the title page.First edition, first impressio...

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  • Howl and Other Poems.

    GINSBERG, Allen.
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    Signed by the author and three other Beat luminaires. A remarkable copy of the most influential book of poetry published since the Second World War...

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  • Tom Brown's School-Days by an old boy.

    HUGHES, Thomas.
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    8vo (180 x 125 mm); engraved frontispiece and illustrations, a bit of spotting to blank secondary endpapers, otherwise internally near-fine; conte...

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  • Jane Austen's Novels.

    AUSTEN, Jane; BROCK C.E, (Illustrator).
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    C.E. Brock originally illustrated Pride and Prejudice for Macmillan in 1895, with black and white line drawings. He then collaborated with his bro...

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  • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

    ROWLING, J.K.
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    Signed. A near-fine, signed first edition of the fourth Harry Potter book by J.K. Rowling, recounting Harry's adventures during the Triwizard Tourn...

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  • Rhyme Stew.

    DAHL, Roald; BLAKE, Quentin (illustrator).
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    A super first edition of this gleefully malevolent plundering of traditional nursery rhymes, a 'wonderful addition to the literature of the absurd...

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  • A Christmas Carol...

    DICKENS, Charles; BROCK, C.E. (illustrator).
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    Chivers - vellucent binding. Following a lecture by Cyril Davenport of the British Museum on the 18th-century painted vellum bindings of Edwards of...

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  • My Philosophical Development.

    RUSSELL, Bertrand.
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    Signed by the author. The first edition, first impression of Russell's intellectual autobiography in which he gives insight into the changing natur...

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  • Sparkling Cyanide.

    CHRISTIE, Agatha.
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    First published in the USA in February 1945 under the title of Remembered Death, it was published in the UK in December of the same year under Chr...

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