RARE & ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS

King James Bible, 1613

First published in 1611, this is a 1613 printing. Widely described as the most important book in the history of England, this was the 3rd official English language edition of the bible. Despite its age, it is still in a good reading condition and is complete with original boards.

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Hound Of The Baskervilles, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Newnes 1902

Originally published in serial form in the Strand magazine in 1902, this is the most famous Sherlock Holmes title. This is a VG condition copy of the scarce and sought after first complete publication of the book, published by George Newnes in 1902.

The Jungle Book, Rudyard Kipling, Macmillan 1899

First published in 1894, The Jungle Book is one of the most famous works of fiction in British history. This early printing has been signed by Rudyard Kipling, in his trademark fashion of crossing out the printed name and putting his signature below. Kipling stopped signing his books quite early in his career as he hated people cutting the signatures out for use in scrapbooks.

The Years Inbetween, Rudyard Kipling, Methuen 1919

Pre first edition copy of this collection of poems, this has been bound in Japanese Vellum and limited to just 30 copies. Clearly has been treasured as it looks like it could have been made yesterday.

Uncle Tom’s Story of His Life, John Lobb, Christian Age 1876

Reverend Josiah Henson (June 15, 1789 – May 5, 1883) was the inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe’s anti-slavery classic Uncle Tom’s Cabin. This was a biography of his life written by John Lobb. This copy has been signed by the Reverend Josiah Henson and his wife. Probably was signed during a speaking tour to the UK during the last years of his life.