Collection: Classic Literature
Explore antique and vintage classic literature books that celebrate literary masterpieces and authors. Perfect for collectors, book lovers, and anyone inspired by timeless writing.
Rediscover the world’s greatest stories with our collection of antique and vintage classic literature. From beloved novels to influential poetry and drama, these books have shaped generations of readers and remain as captivating today as when they were first published. Whether you’re building a collection, searching for a thoughtful gift, or looking to experience a literary masterpiece, you’ll find treasures to cherish.
The Timeless Appeal of Classic Literature
Classic literature offers more than unforgettable stories; it reflects the ideas, artistry, and culture of its time. Our collection features works by celebrated authors such as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy, the Brontës, Oscar Wilde, T.S. Eliot, and many others. Discover rare editions, illustrated volumes, and beautifully bound classics that showcase the enduring appeal of great writing.
Browse Our Classic Literature Collection
Explore novels, poetry, and plays from every era, including rare finds and unique editions. Looking for something specific? Use our search function to find books by author, title, or genre. You might also enjoy exploring our Poetry Books & Plays or First Edition Book collections for more literary gems.
All of our classic literature books are carefully sourced and clearly described, so you can buy with confidence.
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New Tales From Shakespeare by G. B. Harrison (Children's Plays Book, 1938)
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Thomas Fuller Selections with Essays by Charles Lamb and Leslie Stephen, edited by E. K. Broadus (Literature Book, 1928)
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The Child's English Literature by H. E. Marshall (Classic Literature Book, 1909)
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The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1903
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John Evelyn and His Milieu, Essays edited by Frances Harris & Michael Hunter, 2003
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Aesop's Foibles with Six Hundred Quotations of the Great Minds of the Ages, edited and illustrated by Oscar Berger, 1951
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The Writings of John Evelyn edited by Guy de la Bedoyere, 1995, First Edition
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Scottish Themes, Essays in honour of Professor S. G. E. Lythe, edited by John Butt & J. T. Ward, 1976
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Supplement to the Judicial Dictionary, Words and Phrases Judicially Interpreted, and of Statutory Definitions by F. Stroud, 1909, Signed Copy
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Errors In The Use of English by the Late William B. Hodgson, 1889
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Lady Chatterley's Lover by D. H. Lawrence, 1932
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The Age of Johnson (1748-1798) by Thomas Seccombe, 1926
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Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift, 1939
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Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift
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The Complete Short Stories of W. Somerset Maugham, Vol. III, 1953
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Sir Thomas Malory's Tales of King Arthur, edited and abridged with an introduction by Michael Senior, 1980
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Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Illustrated by Elenore Plaisted Abbott
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The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels by Thomas Ingoldsby, Esquire, 1889
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The Lord Of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, 3 Books, 1973, Vintage Book
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The Fellowship Of The Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien, 1977, Vintage Book
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News From Nowhere or an Epoch of Rest by William Morris, 1970
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A Choice of Kipling's Verse made by T. S. Eliot with an essay on Rudyard Kipling, 1948
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The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson Volumes 1-8, 8 Volume Complete Set
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Sketches of Boz By Charles Dickens 1877 Antique Book
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