Books
Emblem Books
Emblem sells rare books direct via e-commerce, and ships to any location. Our collection is extensive, and includes many rare first-editions and signed copies. All books are restored by our expert team of craftsmen before being put up for sale, so your book will always reach you in the best condition possible.
Emblem specialises in 20th Century, 19th Century and 18th Century fiction and poetry, although from time to time we do come into the possession of pre 18th Century items and items of non-fiction.
All books sold can be independently valued on site before purchase. Where possible we will provide a history of publication and prior ownership to our customers.
Rare books represent an excellent investment opportunity. Some rare books have been known to appreciate in value by as much as 15% in a single year, while the average yearly rate of appreciation is 4.6%.
Please browse our collection. However, if there is something you are after that is not available, please feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to assist you in your search.
Percys Selly
Oscar Wilde
Charlotte Bronte
19th Century Books
Our catalogue provides a list of 19th Century books we currently hold in stock. However, if there is an item that you cannot find here, please feel free to contact us, as we are often able to secure books on demand.
Hardy
title:The Trumpet Major
London: WH Smith, 1880. First Edition. Three volumes, housed in red velvet slip case. Velum bound. One of only 100 ever published by the publisher. Some scuffing on spine and on front cover. Also, inner liquid stains on several pages. But generally good condition for its age. This copy is signed, which is very unusual for any Hardy text, and increases the value of the text beyond non-signed copies. Expected annual increase in value of 7.1%.
Price: £7000.00
Investment Rating: *****
Charles Dickens
title:The Complete Works
Book Description: Signed copy. London: Briggs and Blower, 1874-76., 1874. The Royal Literature Edition. Ten complete volumes. Vintage binding of luxuriant green with gilt titles, and gilt embossing of the spines; superbly marbled end pages and edges. Includes original illustrations Greg, Smyth, Arnold, etc. Dickens signature on first inner page. A well-preserved set, which represents a unique moment in history. Expected annual increase in value of 6.9%.
Price: £2897.00
Investment Rating: ****
Charles Dickens
title:David Copperfield
Book Description: London: Regents and Blower, 1891. The Regents Literature Edition. One of only 300 ever published by the publisher; thus, very rare indeed. A true collector’s item. Tan calf-skin binding with gilt titles. Some scuffing on spine and on front cover. But generally good condition for its age. Some minor typographical issues, such as missing commas in chapters eleven and 12 titles. The copy is not signed. Expected annual increase in value of 8.1%.
Price: £4897.00
Investment Rating: ****
Charlotte Bronte
title:Jane Eyre
Book Description: Maudling and Co, London, 1892. Hard Cover. Fourth Impression. One of only 500 published in this format. Hard Cover. Fine condition with immaculate wood engravings by Bob Wallis on front cover, and illustrations by Thomas Dury throughout.. Extended introduction by Rebecca Sterns. Slipcase in blue velvet is solid; only very mild scuffing on sides and bottom. This is a an unsigned copy.
Price: £3900.00
Investment Rating: ****
George Eliot
title:Mill on the Floss
Book Description: William Bigwort, Edinburgh, 1860. First Edition. Three octavo volumes; publisher's tan-brown fabric,beautifully embossed in blind and gold lettered on spines;. Cream end pages, with binder's ticket of Eddis & Remartas tothe back of volume one. First volume has been expertly restored at corners, otherwise a remarkable, original andwell-preserved collection. Early ownership signature ("Reginald Peters") at beginning of each volume.
Price: £2060.00
Investment Rating: **
Jane Austen
title:Northanger Abbey
Book Description: The Literary Society, London, 1989. Hard Cover. Sixth Impression. Hard Cover. Near Fine condition with some minor scuffing to spine. Cover wood engravings by Bob Wallis. Extended introduction by Robert Monks. Slipcase in silver is solid, but display mild scuffing on sides and bottom. Interior has some pencil underlining to text in chapter 2, 5, 9 and 11. This is a an unsigned copy.
Price: £1700.00
Investment Rating: ***