Collection: Poetry Books & Plays
Discover antique and vintage poetry books and plays that celebrate the artistry of language and the power of expression. Perfect for collectors, poetry lovers, and anyone inspired by classic literature.
Celebrate the beauty of language and performance with our collection of antique and vintage poetry books and plays. From the timeless works of classic poets to dramatic masterpieces for the stage, these volumes offer inspiration, artistry, and a glimpse into the creative minds of past generations. Whether you’re a passionate reader of poetry, a collector, or searching for a unique gift, you’ll find editions to treasure.
Celebrating Poets & Playwrights Through Vintage Books
Our collection features works by renowned poets and playwrights such as William Shakespeare, T.S. Eliot, Robert Burns, Oscar Wilde, and many more. Discover anthologies, lyric poetry, dramatic verse, and rare editions that capture the emotions, stories, and artistry of their time. Each book is a window into the rhythms and voices that have shaped literary history.
Browse Our Poetry & Plays Collection
Looking for something specific? Use our search function to find books by poet, playwright, or theme. You might also enjoy exploring our Classic Literature or vintage Scottish Book collections for more literary gems.
All of our 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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Saint Joan: a Chronicle Play in Six Scenes and an Epilogue by Bernard Shaw (Historical Play, 1924)
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Kings and Queens by Eleanor & Herbert Farjeon (Poetry Book, 1940)
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Hallelujah Anyway, A collection of Illustrated Lyrics by Patrick Woodroffe (Art Book, 1984)
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Shakespeare's Tragedies (Everyman's Library) by William Shakespeare (Classic Literature Book, 1916)
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The Collected Poems of John Masefield, 1932
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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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Stage by Stage Laughter and Grandeur, Theatre in the Age of Baroque, by Philip Freund, 2008, Volume IV
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Poetic Gems Selected From The Works of William McGonagall 1961
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Poets' Quair An Anthology For Scottish Schools Edited By David Rintoul and J.B. Skinner 1954
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Poems of Thomas Hood, Volume I, 1881, Antique Miniature Poetry Book
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The Poetry of Robert Burns Centenary Edition Edited By W. E. Henley and T. F. Henderson With Numerous Illustrations In 4 Volumes
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Macaulay Prose and Poetry, selected by G. M. Young, 1952, Vintage Poetry Book
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The Iliad translated by E. V. Rieu, Lithographs by Elisabeth Frink, 1975
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The Poetical Works of John Milton, edited after the original texts by the Rev. H. C. Beeching, 1900
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The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Illustrated
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The Road Goes Ever On, A Song Cycle, Poems by J.R.R. Tolkien, Music by Donald Swann, 1972
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The Panjandrum Picture Book by Randolph Caldecott
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The Poetic Works of William Blake including the unpublished French Revolution together with the Minor Prophetic Books and Selections from The Four Zoas, Milton & Jerusalem, John Sampson (ed), 1914
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Miscellany Poems Vol. II by Several Hands, 1727
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The Dowie Dens o' Yarrow, Illustrated by J. Noel Paton, 1860
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Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner, 1863
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Auld Lang Syne by Robert Burns, Illustrated by George Harvey, 1859
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On The Trail of Robert Service by G. W. Lockhart, 1992
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