The 1940s marked a transformative period for literature, shaped by the tumultuous events of World War II. Writers responded to the global conflict with works that reflected themes of adversity, resilience, and human struggle. War narratives and existentialist themes emerged, capturing the existential angst of the era. The decade also witnessed the rise of modernist and postmodernist experimentation, challenging traditional literary forms and conventions. Notable works such as George Orwell’s “1984” and Albert Camus’s “The Stranger” exemplify the diverse literary landscape of the time, characterised by a fusion of social commentary, philosophical inquiry, and artistic innovation.
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Jean de Brunhoff – Babar and Father Christmas – First Edition 1940
£275.00A first edition first printing of ‘Babar and Father Christmas’, published by Methuen in 1940.
A very good copy with a little wear to the edges of the book – no…
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Don Bradman – How To Play Cricket – SIGNED to Bookplate by Bradman
£250.00The softcover, revised edition with small name to covers and first page – SIGNED bookplate to inside front cover. Rubbing and wear to the covers. Fold out photos still present.
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Agatha Christie – The Sittaford Mystery – First Paperback Edition 1948
£185.00First paperback edition, first printing of The Sittaford Mystery by Agatha Christie, published by Penguin in London, 1948. A near fine copy, the spine is slightly creased and toned with…
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Agatha Christie – The Seven Dials Mystery – First Paperback Edition 1948
£185.00First paperback edition, first printing of The Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie, published by Penguin in London, 1948. A near fine copy free from internal inscriptions, bumping to the…
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Agatha Christie – Peril at End House – First Paperback Edition 1948
£150.00First paperback edition, first printing of Peril at End House by Agatha Christie, published by Penguin in London, 1948. This is a near fine copy, the soft cover has some…
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Kingsley Amis – Bright November – First Edition 1943
£485.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Bright November’ published by The Fortune Press in 1943. A very good book with some faint tape shadows to the endpapers. In a very…
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Nancy Mitford – The Radlett Trilogy – The Pursuit of Love/Love in a Cold Climate/Don’t Tell Alfred – All First Editions – ALL Inscribed by MitfordÂ
£17,500.00A set of first editions of Mitford’s masterpiece, The Radlett Trilogy. All three are first edition, first printings. Comprising: ‘The Pursuit of Love’: A very good book without inscriptions -…
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George Orwell – Nineteen Eighty-Four [1984] – First Edition 1949
£2,500.00A first edition, first printing ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’ published by Secker and Warburg in 1949. A fine book with only some light rippling to the prelims – minor rubbing. No inscriptions…
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Agatha Christie – Five Little Pigs – First UK Edition 1942
£2,350.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Five Little Pigs’ published by Collins [The Crime Club] in 1942. A very good book with an erased previous owner’s address and colour pencil…
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George Orwell – Nineteen Eighty-Four [1984] – First Edition 1949 – in maroon wrapper
£7,500.00A first edition, first printing ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’ published by Secker and Warburg in 1949. A very good book with some light fading to the boards and a little spotting to…
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Agatha Christie – The Body in the Library – First Edition 1942
£3,250.00First edition, first printing of ‘The Body in the Library’. Published by Collins Crime Club in London, 1942. This is a very good copy. The dust wrapper has benefitted from…
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Agatha Christie – Taken At The Flood – First Edition 1948
£850.00First edition, first printing of ‘Taken at the Flood’. Published by Collins Crime Club in London, 1948. This is a near fine copy. The near fine dust wrapper has benefitted…
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Daphne Du Maurier – The Years Between – First Edition 1945 – with Exhibitors’ Campaign Book
£185.00A first edition, first printing of The Years Between by Daphne Du Maurier, published by Gollancz, London in 1945. A near fine copy with dated inscription in blue ink to…
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Tennessee Williams – A Streetcar Named Desire – First Edition 1949
£375.00London: John Lehmann, 1949. A near fine book in wrapper. Green textured boards bright and fresh with sharp tips. Spine lean at base. Gilt lettering on black background on spine…
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George Orwell – Animal Farm – First Edition 1945 – In custom-made box
£12,500.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Animal Farm’ by George Orwell, published by Secker and Warburg in 1945. A near fine book (or better) without inscriptions. A touched browned to…
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Enid Blyton – The Castle Of Adventure – First Edition 1946
£185.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Castle of Adventure’ published by Macmillan in 1946. A near fine book without inscriptions. No browning whatsoever to the spine. Some wear to…
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