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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On The Trail of Robert Service by G. W. Lockhart, 1992
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The Golden Treasury of the Best Songs and Lyrical Poems in the English Language, selected and arranged by Francis Turner Palgrave, 1960, Vintage Poetry Book
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Poems by Thomas Hood, 1881, Volume II, Antique Poetry Book
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In the Country Places by Charles Murray, 1921
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Aspects of Edinburgh by Stewart Conn, 2019
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Poems of Ossian Introduction By John Macqueen 1971
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Plays By John M. Synge 1919
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Macaulay's The Lays of Ancient Rome, With Selections from the Essays, Vintage Poetry Book
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Scottish Verse 1851-1951 Selected For The General Reader By Douglas Young 1952
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1914 & Other Poems By Rupert Brooke 1924
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Tales From Shakespeare Designed For The Use of Young People By Charles Lamb
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The Poetical Works of Longfellow 1934
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A Night out with Robert Burns, The Greatest Poems, Andrew O'Hagan, 2008
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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 Old Stalker and Other Verses By J. B. Salmond 1936 1st Edition
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A High Calling A One-Act Play In Scots Oil On The Wates A Scottish Domestic Comedy In One Act By J. M. Smith
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A High Calling A One-Act Play In Scots Oil On The Wates A Scottish Domestic Comedy In One Act By J. M. Smith
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A High Calling A One-Act Play In Scots Oil On The Wates A Scottish Domestic Comedy In One Act By J. M. Smith
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Nettles A Rural Scottish Comedy By John M. Smith
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Hebrides Overture and Other Poems By R. L. Cook 1948 Author Signed
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Nettles A Rural Scottish Comedy By John M. Smith
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Identity By Nicholas Moore 1969 Poetry Book
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A Treasury Of English Sonnets By David M. Main 1880
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Mine The Harvest A Collection of New Poems By Edna St. Vincent Millay 1954
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