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Archaeology & Antiquities
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1845 A Pilgrim's ReliquaryLondon: 1845The scarce first edition of A Pilgrim's Reliquary, a fascinating reflection on pilgrimage and its history. In fine binding. -
1969-1981 3vol Set on British FolkloreLondon; Melbourne; Toronto: 1969; 1977; 1981A richly illustrated 3 volume collection of the ancient tales and archaeological legacies of Britain. -
1966 Folktales of IrelandLondon: 1966An uncommon first edition copy of this popular anthology, in original pictorial dust wrapper. -
1812 Archaeologia or Miscellaneous Tracts Relating to AntiquityLondon: 1812Impressively illustrated throughout with engraved and folding plates, this is a wonderful collection of articles on a range of archaeological subjects. -
1885-1935 29 Vols Oxford Historical Society PublicationsOxford; Chippenham: 1885-1935A substantial twenty-nine volume collection published for the Oxford Historical Society, offering comprehensive documentary insight into the history, topography, and scholarly life of Oxford. -
1954 The Vision of William Concerning Piers the PlowmanOxford: 1954An uncommon 2 volume 1954 set of the classic Middle English poem, Piers the Plowman, including an original dust wrapper. -
1942 2vol Set Universities of Europe in the Middle AgesOxford: 1942An uncommon set of Volume II and Volume III of a three volume 1942 publication, in lovely condition. -
1781 The Medallic History of Imperial RomeLondon: 1781Illustrated throughout with over sixty engraved plates of medals, this is the very scarce two volume first edition of William Cooke's study of Roman history. -
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2004 Children of the LampLondon; New York; Toronto; Sydney; Auckland; Mexico City; New Delhi; Hong Kong: 2004A signed first edition, first impression, in excellent condition, and accompanied by rare promotional postcards. -
1903 Nature's TeachingsLondon: 1903An uncommon, illustrated 1903 cloth copy of Woods beloved title. -
1889 The Dominion of ManLondon: 1889A very pleasing copy of the first edition of this very scarce, illustrated study of man and animal throughout history, bound in the publisher's original blue cloth with gilt wolf, with numerous animal illustrations. -
1886 The Handy Natural HistoryLondon: 1886A very uncommon first edition copy of Wood's 1886 publication, with gilt page edges, and 224 vignette illustrations. -
1874 The Natural History of ManLondon; New York: 1874A scarce first edition volume of Wood's illustrated writings on the history of Africa. -
c1900 Natural HistoryLondon: c1900A lovely, and very scarce example of 20th Century cover to this title, designed by artist Jessie M. King. -
1979 Renaissance Latin VerseLondon: 1979A very smart first edition of this anthology, in original blue cloth, with original dust wrapper. -
1891 IonicaLondon and Orpington: 1891A smart, and limited edition collection of Cory's poetry, in light green cloth, and half paper vellum binding. -
1911 The Natural History & Antiquities of SelborneLondon: 1911Illustrated in colour, this is a charming new edition of White's influential topographical work. -
1644 Auli Gellii Noctes AtticaeLugd. Batavorum: 1644A mid-17th century edition of Aulus Gellius's 'Attic Nights', a commonplace book with notes on a vast array of subjects, including history, grammar and philosophy. -
1902 A Companion to School ClassicsLondon : 1902The scarce third edition prize binding of this comprehensive scholarly companion, with a frontispiece and 10 further illustrations. -
1900 The Natural History and Antiquities of SelborneLondon: 1900Rev. Gilbert White's important work of natural history, in a vibrant full calf binding from Simson & Co. of Hertford. -
1846 A List of the Monumental Brasses remaining in England: Arranged according to CountiesLondon: 1846The first edition of A List of the Monumental Brasses remaining in England in half vellum, with intricate gilt detailing on the spine, complete with marbled boards and a marbled fore edge. -
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1927 Birds and Beasts of the Greek AnthologyFlorence : 1927First and limited edition of five hundred copies signed by the author, in the publisher's original blue cloth binding with a monochrome frontispiece and two further tipped-in plates. -
1879 Archaeologia Cambrensis: The Journal of the Cambrian Archaeological AssociationLondon: 1879A very scarce copy of the tenth volume from this journal from the Cambrian Archaeological Association, with illustrations. -
1897 Antiquarian Notes, Historical, Genealogical, and Social (Second Series)Inverness: 1897A scarce first edition of the second series of this detailed parish-by-parish survey of Inverness-shire, preserving Highland history, genealogy, and tradition, in the publisher’s original quarter roan with cloth boards. -
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1856 On The Abbot of Waltham's House, in the Parish of Saint Mary-At-Hall, London.London: 1856The first edition in book form of this very scarce article from George Richard Corner on the Abbot of Waltham's House, bound in half calf, and signed by the author to the title page. -
1912 Greater Rome and Greater BritainOxford: 1912An exceptional example of the uncommon first edition of C. P. Lucas's comparative study of the Roman and British Empires, in a vibrant crushed morocco binding by Hatchards. -
1905 Great Zimbabwe Mashonaland, RhodesiaLondon: 1905The first edition of Richard Nicklin Hall's account of the archaeological work which took place at the Great Zimbabwe dig site. -
1919 Archaic England: An Essay in Deciphering Prehistory from Megalithic Monuments, Earthworks, Customs, Coins, Place-Names, and Faerie SuperstitionsLondon: 1919An excellent first edition copy of Harold Bayley's scarce illustrated historical work on the prehistoric era, studying megalithic monuments, mythology and archaeology. -
1867 Curiosities of London: Exhibiting the Most Rare and Remarkable Objects of Interest in the MetropolisLondon: 1867A bright enlarged edition of this comprehensive survey of London's curiosities, complete with engraved plates. -
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1946 A Short History of St. Mary AbchurchLondon: 1946A signed first edition of this scarce architectural and historical study of St. Mary Abchurch by R. M. LaPorte-Payne. -
c1864 Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial, and Popular AntiquitiesLondon: c1864A vibrant two volume edition of Charles Knight's beautifully illustrated study of the antiquities and history of England, illustrated with chromolithographic plates throughout. -
1845 Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial, and Popular AntiquitiesLondon: 1845The two volume first edition of Charles Knight's beautifully illustrated study of the antiquities and history of England, illustrated with chromolithographic plates throughout. -
1779-96 Archaeologia: or, Miscellaneous Tracts Relating to AntiquityLondon: 1779-96Four volumes of this periodical from 'The Society of Antiquaries of London', providing insight into the archaeological discoveries of the eighteenth century, adorned with many fantastic plates. -
1912 History of Sheffield Old PlateLondon: 1912Illustrated throughout, this is the first edition of Frederick Bradbury's history of Sheffield old plate, with a 'Presentation Copy' blind stamp. -
1637 Archaeologiae Atticae, Libri Tres. Three Bookes of the Attick AntiquitiesOxford: 1637The first edition of this popular and early study on Ancient Athens, by Francis Rous. -
1873 History of Ancient Pottery: Egyptians, Assyrian, Greek, Etruscan, and RomanLondon: 1873Samuel Birch's detailed history on ancient pottery, bound in a beautiful decorative vellum binding, with numerous coloured plates throughout.