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Rhymed, romantic poem written by Walter Scott. This poem tells the story of Robert Bruce, Earl of Carrick, who seeks refuge from the Lord of the Isles after being driven out of Scotland by the British and their allies.Wikipedia: Lord of the Isles

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…

A poem written by Thomas Gray. The poem's narrator contemplates death and thinks about the remembrances that come after death while in a churchyard. Very popular in its time. Published in London: printed for R. Dodsley in Pall-Mall. This copy sold by…

White cover with pink and green floral design. Silver pattern to the left. Title on spine in silver ink. Complete edition with appendix, summary, and index. Published by Donohue, Henneberry and Co. The book tells the story of fictional German…

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…

A controversial 1920s novel that satirizes American culture and middle-class lifestyles. Follows main character George F. Babbitt, a realtor.

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…

This edition is packaged in a small brown box. Inside cover contains purchase information: “Excellent Copy with the Half-Title: 139 Goldsmith, Oliver. Enquiry into the Present State of Polite Learning in Europe. Large Title Vignette. 8vo, cont.…

First edition of Lord Byron's Manfred, a dramatic poem that features supernatural and gothic elements. Brown leather cover with gold detail along the edges. Title on spine in small gold print. Marble design on inner cover. Description inside:…

First edition. These two books contain sketches and essays which Hearn wrote for the Cincinnati and New Orleans newspapers. Hearn was a writer known for his depictions of Japanese legends and ghost stories, and of stories from his time spent in New…