First edition of this eccentric novel about an author interacting with a posssessed antique typewriter, including a humorous original Holmes story written by the spirit.

First edition of this social justice novel, addressing the bad treatment of those in domestic service – especially immigrants – by "one of our most celebrated and most meritorious writers" (Edgar Allan Poe).

Signed first printings of the complete series on Arthurian Britain – "my attempt to tell the story of Arthur [...] the Once and Future King, although I doubt he ever was a king. I suspect he was a great warlord" (Cornwell).

First printing, in the most uncommon form: bound in the publisher's full sheep.

First edition of this major novel by Dickens, a critical turning point in his career.

First printing of this edition, with Melville's name omitted from the front cover in lieu of Kent's, of what many consider Kent's masterpiece.

First printing of Wharton's post-war novel, "the beginning of a revitalized and extraordinarily experimental late period" (Sensibar) in her career – in the scarce original dust jacket.

First printing of the novel that became the turning point in James Bond's popularity in the United States.

Advance uncorrected galley proof of the first American edition from the consummate psychological mystery novelist, whose works Ian Rankin called "consistently better work than most Booker winners put together."

First printing of an unusual memoir, highlighting the novelties of automobile travel in pre-war France – a beautiful copy.

First printing of Wharton's magnum opus, a tragedy of decadent society that secured her lasting reputation, and for which she won the Pulitzer Prize – becoming the first woman to do so.

First printing of Kerouac's novel, a cultural landmark, and a defining work of the Beat Generation.

Rare first edition, warmly inscribed by Derrida.