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A history of Scotland, written for children. Color illustrations found throughout.

Gold ink. Leather and cloth bound. Large print. Marble design on inside covers. Information about the book in front: "First edition. This poem made Addison’s reputation. It was addressed to Marlborough, and London went wild over the simile of the…

This first edition was published by Faber and Faber in 1949. Eliot wrote the play in 1948, which is based primarily on Alcestis, by the ancient greek playwright Euripides. It features a troubled married couple, and examines themes about the nature of…

Published in 1743 by Edward Young. Printed by R. Dodsley, sold by M. Cooper. Thick, leather-bound book. Each part has special title page and separate paging. Sale information on inside cover reads: "First edition of each part, excepting Part One…

A collection of Scottish poems. Broken into two volumes. Published in Edinburgh by Allan Ramsay. Written for Alexander Donaldson, at Pope’s Head. Contains a glossary of terms and translations from the ancient Scottish language. Bookplate of Thomas…

A comedic novel, the last of the picturesque novels written by Tobias Smollett. Written as a collection of letters. First edition. 3 Vols. 12mo, contemporary full tree calf, later labels. With the erroneous date “MDCLXXI” on the title-page of…

F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel looks at the excesses of the 1920s through the eyes of Nick Carraway, living next door to the wealthy and mysterious Jay Gatsby. Grey cover with blue title on the spine. Signed by Campbell, with the date: “Aug…

First edition of Oscar Wilde's famous comedy. Full title on the third page: “The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People by The Author of Lady Windermere’s Fan”. Published by Leonard Smithers and Co. in London, December…

Compilation of Dante Gabriel Rosetti's poems. Edited by William M. Rosetti. Portrait of Rosetti found in the beginning.

1926 edition from Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York. Plain black cover with title printed on spine in gold. The book follows American and British expatriates living in Paris as they travel to Spain to see the running of the bulls.Wikipedia: The Sun…