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A Good Bargain 1st U.K. Edition, 1922.
A delightfully funny play wherein The Devil is up to his old tricks. First separate publication. Sidney Sime artwork on paper covers. G.P. Putnam's Sons, London, 1922. Very Good. Uncommon to find these early plays in any condition.
The Book of Wonder, 1916.
A bright copy of the author's fifth collection of stories with ten illustrations by Sidney Sime. Published by John Luce & Company, 1916. 1st printing, 2nd state binding. Several uncut pages, very likely unread. A smart copy.
The Last Book of Wonder, 1916. 1st U.S. Edition.
A bright copy of the author's seventh collection of stories with six illustrations by Sidney Sime. Published by John Luce & Company, 1916. 1st printing, 1st U.S. Edition. Several uncut pages, very likely unread. A smart copy.
Guerrilla, 1944. First U.K. Edition
This moving novel tells the story of a brave man who joins the guerrilla warriors to fight invaders of his homeland. Published during World War II, the dust wrapper features an advertisement for the BBC radio broadcast from London, describing its importance in providing crucial and factual information on the war and talks from the leaders of Britain's allies. In Fine Condition, clean and bright. William Heinemann Ltd. London, 1944.
Linweave Limited Editions,1934. A City of Wonder, Dunsany
A Near Fine copy of Linweave Editions from 1934 promoting their quality papers by highlighting the best printers and illustrators of the times. Includes the story "A City of Wonder" by Lord Dunsany as well as material from John Masefield, Conrad Aiken, Christopher Morley, and James Whitcomb Riley. Each section uses different deluxe papers. In Near Fine condition. Please note: this is a large and heavy book, overseas orders may require additional postage.
A Dreamer's Tales, 1st U.S. Edition, 1916.
S. H. Sime (illustrator). Hard cover. Published Boston: Luce, no date, (circa 1916). Small 8vo., 194pp., illustrated with 9 plates by S. H. Sime. 1/4 black cloth and paper covered boards with gilt titles. Some fade to the publisher lettering and light wear to boards.
Plays of Gods & Men; Luce, 1st US Edition 1917.
A fantastic collection of early plays, in near fine condition, uncommon in this shape.
Alexander & Three Small Plays, London, 1925.
London: Putnam, 1925. First British edition, 2nd printing. Sm 8vo. 147 pp. Blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine and front panel. Near fine with just a touch of wear. A lovely copy of this collection of Fantastical plays. Nicely printed at the Chiswick Press. Contains Alexander, The Old King's Tale, The Evil Kettle, and The Amusements of Khan Kharuda.
The Shanachie; Irish Review 1906-1907; Dunsany, Yeats.
An illustrated Irish Miscellany: originally a literary periodical that ran from 1906-1907.
Contains the first publication of the Lord Dunsany story “The Whirlpool.”
Edited by J.M Hone, and with contributions by Lord Dunsany. Synge, and others.
Featuring marvelous woodcuts and pen and ink illustrations.
The Shanachie; Irish Review 1906-1907; Dunsany, Yeats.
An illustrated Irish Miscellany: originally a literary periodical that ran from 1906-1907.
Contains the first publication of the Lord Dunsany story "Sardathrion.“
Edited by J.M Hone, and with contributions by Lord Dunsany. Synge, and others.
Featuring marvelous woodcuts and pen and ink illustrations.
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