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British History
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1898 Literary London. Its Lights & ComediesLondon: 1898The very scarce first issue of W. P. Ryan's survey of popular authors. A signed copy, with a letter from the author regarding the libel case brought against him by Marie Corelli for his analysis of her in this work. -
1996 London Characters and CrooksLondon: 1996A lovely Folio Society edition of this work, offering a vivid account of London’s criminals, beggars, and working poor in Victorian times, complete with the original slipcase. -
1955 Bristol and its Adjoining CountiesBristol: 1955A comprehensive account of the Englcity of Bristol, with a coloured frontispiece, 11 double sided plates and a folding map. -
1736 Bristol. The City Charters Containing the Original Institution of Mayors, Recorders, Sheriffs, Town-ClerksBristol: 1736A fascinating 18th-century survey of Bristol's city charters and bounds, in full blind-stamped calf. -
1813-1820 Athenae Oxonienses. An Exact History of All Writers and BishopsLondon: 1813-1820The third edition of this extensive four-volume history on the eminent alumni of Oxford University, by English antiquary Anthony Wood. -
1796 Memoirs of the Kings of Great Britain of the House of Brunswic-LunenburgLondon: 1796The second edition of William Belsham's two-volume history of King George I and II. -
1912 Londres; Hampton Court et WindsorParis: 1912An abundantly illustrated first edition of this account of London's art and architecture, with over 164 illustrations. -
1926 The London SceneLondon : 1926An illustrated first edition of this delightful collection of descriptions of London scenes, with 15 plates. -
1892-1894 A Short History of the English PeopleLondon: 1892-1894A fine Bayntun half morocco illustrated edition of J. R. Green's extensive and thorough history of the English people, beautifully illustrated in colour throughout. -
1910 Springs, Streams And Spas of LondonLondon : 1910A lovely first edition of the the history of the various sources and means whereby London derived its water, with a frontispiece and 23 plates. -
1995 Sheep Over London Bridge; The Freedom of the City of LondonLondon : 1995An elegant guide to gaining the freedom of the city of London, highly illustrated in the original slip case. -
1901 Living London: Its Work and Its Play, Its Humour and Its Pathos, Its Sights and Its ScenesLondon: 1901A beautifully illustrated three volume work bringing turn of the century London to life through numerous fascinating articles, in quarter morocco bindings. -
1826 A Topographical Dictionary of the United KingdomLondon: 1826An exceptional example of Capper's alphabetically arranged topographical dictionary of the United Kingdom, illustrated with nearly fifty engraved maps. -
1877 A History of Eton CollegeLondon : 1877An illustrated new issue of a history of prestigious boarding school Eton College, in full calf with a frontispiece, 4 plates and a folding map. -
1940 The City Temple 1640-1940London: 1940A highly illustrated first edition of historical work on City Temple, in the original unclipped dust wrapper, with a frontispiece and 15 plates. -
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. -
1902 An Historical and Descriptive Account of Lunan, Its Descent and Transmission from 1189 to 1849Edinburgh: 1902A very scarce limited edition study of the history of Lunan in Angus, illustrated throughout and in the publisher's morocco binding. -
1947 Parham in SussexLondon: 1947Illustrated throughout with the engraved plates, this is the uncommon limited edition first edition of J. W. Fitzwilliam's study of Parham. -
1847 A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Landed Gentry; Peerage and BaronetageLondon: 1847A wonderful collection of mid-19th century volumes of Burke's Peerage, including his lists of the landed gentry, baronetage and peerage of Britain. -
1911 The Domestic Architecture of England During the Tudor PeriodLondon: 1911A wonderful example of the impressively illustrated two volume first edition of Garner and Stratton's study of Tudor architecture. -
1951-1952 2Vol Collection of Works on Medieval English LiteratureLondon: 1951-1952A pleasing set of two fascinating historical studies on Medieval English literature by R. M. Wilson, in the original cloth with the original unclipped dust wrappers. -
![1800 The London Kalendar; Or, Court and City Register [...] for the Year 1800](https://rookebooksm2.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/9/8/985f2_211_.jpg)
1800 The London Kalendar; Or, Court and City Register [...] for the Year 1800London: 1800An attractively bound example of the very scarce 1800 edition of this popular work of British history and genealogy, providing the annual register for England, Scotland, Ireland and America. -
![1792 The Royal Kalendar; Or Complete and Correct Annual Register [...] for the Year 1792](https://rookebooksm2.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/9/8/985f2_205_.jpg)
1792 The Royal Kalendar; Or Complete and Correct Annual Register [...] for the Year 1792London: 1792An attractively bound example of the scarce 1792 edition of this popular work of British history and genealogy, providing the annual register for England, Scotland, Ireland and the Colonies. -
1818 The British Imperial Calendar for the Year of Our Lord 1818London: 1818The 1818 volume of 'British Imperial Calendar', a conclusive reference work for British residents of that year, containing a wealth of knowledge conveyed in lists. -
1751 A Short View of the Families of the Present NobilityLondon: 1751A handsome example of the very scarce first edition of Nathaneal Salmon's detailed guide to the peerage and nobility of England in the mid 18th century. -
1947-1974 24vol Everyman's Library SetLondon : 1947-1974A fantastic 24 volume set of varying works from the Everyman's Library, including works of Wordsworth, Ibsen, Wollstonecraft, Coleridge and more. -
1725 Observations Introductory to an Historical Essay upon the Knighthood of the BathLondon: 1725The first edition of John Anstis's important work, which helped establish the British order of chivalry 'The Most Honourable Order of the Bath'. -
1794 The Treble Almanack for the Year MDCCXCIVDublin: 1794An exceptional example of the late 18th century Irish 'Treble Almanack', an impressive collection of three directories regarding Irish and English history, illustrated with a folding map of Dublin. -
1791 Kearsley's Complete Peerage, of England, Scotland IrelandLondon: 1791A wonderful example of this scarce two volume detailed account of titled aristocracy in England, Scotland and Ireland, with engraved heraldic illustrations throughout. -
1811 A Treatise on the Bankrupt LawsLondon: 1811An excellent example of the very scarce first edition of Francis Whitmarsh's treatise on early 19th century bankruptcy laws. -
1840 The Principles of the Law of Real and Personal PropertyLondon: 1840An exceptionally bright example of the second edition of James Stewart's informative guide to the law surrounding property and land in 19th century England. -
1788 The Common Law of Kent: Or, the Customs of GavelkindLondon: 1788An exceptionally bright example of the second edition of Thomas Robinson's informative guide to the common law of Kent. -
1819 The Complete English Lawyer; Or, Every Man His Own LawyerLondon: 1819Illustrated with engraved portraits throughout, this is the third edition of John Gifford's detailed introductory guide to the English legal system. -
1756 The Justice of the Peace, and Parish OfficerIn the Savoy: 1756An excellent example of the two volume second edition of Richard Burn's important and popular legal work. A standard authority on Justices of the Peace. -
1714 The Laws of Honour: Or, A Compendious Account of the Ancient Derivation of all Titles, DignitiesLondon: 1714Handsomely bound and with engraved plates, this is the scarce first edition of this enormously informative guide to noble ranks and titles in the early 18th century. -
1673 Parsons Law: Or, A View of AdvowsonsLondon: 1673Handsomely bound in calf, this is the third edition of William Hughes's scarce guide to the law surrounding advowsons, and the right of patrons to appoint candidates to vacant church positions.