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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The Works of Robert Burns with a Series of Authentic Pictorial Illustration, Five Volume Set, Edited by Charles Annandale
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The Pirates of Penzance or The Slave of Duty by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan
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One Hundred Modern Scottish Poets with Biographical and Critical Notices, 1880
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With Love and Friendship, Thoughts of A Loved One, An Anthology Patrick Williams 1982/83
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Shakespeare's Third Part of King Henry VI with Preface, Glossary & C. by Israel Gollancz, 1914
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Shakespeare's Second Part of King Henry IV with Preface, Glossary & C. by Israel Gollancz, 1914
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The Century Shakespeare - Coriolanus 1908 Introduction by F. J. Furnivall
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The Poems and Plays of Oliver Goldsmith, 1930
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The English Poems of John Milton from the Edition of H. C. Beeching, 1946
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The Life of King Henry VIII by William Shakespeare, 1935
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Reflections In The Lakes, Poems in the Japanese Style by Harold Morland, 1968
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Poetry of Northeast Scotland Edited by James N. Alison, 1976
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Oxford Lectures on Poetry by A. C. Bradley, 1955
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'Fit Like, Skipper?', A Collection of North-east Tales and Poems by Peter Buchan, 1989
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Scottish Verse 1851-1951 by Douglas Young, 1952
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Scottish Poetry 5 Edited by George Bruce, Maurice Lindsay and Edwin Morgan
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Brithers A', A Minute a Day with Burns by Peter Esslemont, 1945
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Rupert Brooke The Complete Poems 1957
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Recent & Living Scottish Poets by Alexander G. Murdoch with Portraits, 1883
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Scottish Poetry Number Three Edited By George Bruce Maurice Lindsay and Edwin Morgan 1968
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The Poems of Matthew Arnold 1840-1867 Intro By A.T. Quiller-Couch 1909
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King Cole & Other Poems by John Masefield, 1923
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Songs and Poems by the Rev. John Skinner, 1859
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Longer English Poems From Spenser To Alfred Noyes 1930
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