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British History
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1882-1887 4vol Set of Works by Rev. J. G. WoodLondon: 1882-1887Four of Rev. J. G. Wood's works on natural history, featuring lovely and unusual cover designs, and illustrated throughout. -
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1861-1862 6 Vols The Autobiography and Correspondence of Mary Granville, Mrs. Delany: with Interesting Reminiscences of King George the Third and Queen CharlotteLondon: 1861-1862A finely bound six-volume first edition set of The Life and Correspondence of Mary Granville, an intriguing autobiography of the artist, court favourite, and Bluestocking intellectual, edited by her great-great-niece, Lady Llanover. -
1852 The Great Civil War of the Times of Charles I. and Cromwell.London: 1852A richly illustrated copy of Richard and George Cattermole’s The Great Civil War, a detailed historical narrative with vivid battle scenes between the Cavaliers and Roundheads -
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1903 Happy EnglandLondon: 1903A deluxe limited edition of this study on the picturesque scenes of England, signed by watercolourist Helen Allingham, featuring eighty exquisite colour plates of idyllic rural life with accompanying text by Marcus B. Huish. -
1839 The Churches of London: A History and Description of the Ecclesiastical Edifices of the MetropolisLondon: 1839A richly illustrated two-volume history of London's churches, adorned with engraved plates. -
1817 Walks Through London, Including Westminster and the Borough of SouthwarkLondon: 1817An uncommon copy of this richly illustrated historical walking tour through London. -
1895 The Life of NelsonLondon: 1895A handsomely bound edition of Robert Southey's influential biography on the British naval hero, with illustrations by famous painter Richard Westall. In green morocco binding. -
1851 Holmes's Great Metropolis: or, Views and History of London in the Nineteenth CenturyLondon: 1851A pleasing copy of 'Holmes's Great Metropolis', a beautifully illustrated history of London's points of interest. -
1900 NelsonLondon: 1900A scarce edition of John Knox Laughton's scholarly biography of the iconic naval commander. A prize binding in full tree calf. -
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1896 London Street Names: Their Origin, Signification, and Historic Value; with Divers Notes and ObservationsLondon: 1896A charming presentation copy of this historical reference of London street names, with a signed letter. Previously owned by long-standing Librarian of the Guildhall, Charles Welch. -
1899 Horatio Nelson and the Naval Supremacy of EnglandNew York: 1899A scarce edition of William Clark Russell's popular biography of the naval icon. The first book of the Heroes of the Nations series. -
1844 The History of StowmarketIpswich: 1844The uncommon first edition of this historical work regarding Stowmarket, a market town in Surrey. -
1899 The Life of Nelson: The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great BritainLondon: 1899A smart second edition of The Life of Nelson, Captain Mahan's detailed biography of the naval hero that demonstrates his military expertise. -
1814 2vol The Life of NelsonLondon: 1814A pleasingly bound two-volume second edition set of Robert Southey's astounding biography on the British naval icon that helped cement his legendary status today. -
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1900 Architectural Remains of Richmond Twickenham Kew Petersham and MortlakeLondon; New York: 1900A lovely signed, limited edition copy of this 1900 history of the area of London surrounding Twickenham. -
1951 The Thames About 1750London: 1951A lovely first edition of Hugh Phillips’s The Thames About 1750, a richly illustrated study recreating the life, commerce, and landscape of the river, housed in the original slipcase. -
1951 The Thames About 1750London: 1951A first edition of Hugh Phillips’s The Thames About 1750, a richly illustrated study recreating the life, commerce, and landscape of the river, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1916 London Past And PresentLondon: 1916A richly illustrated first edition exploring the history of London, richly illustrated with maps and colour plates. -
2006 Talk About ByzantiumCharingworth: 2006A limited edition printing of this letter sent from Anthony Powell regarding a BBC production of 'A Dance to the Music of Time'. -
1923 Journal of the Printing-Office at Strawberry HillLondon: 1923A smart limited edition of Horace Walpole’s Journal of the Printing Office at Strawberry Hill, recording the operations of the influential eighteenth-century private press. -
1858 On Naval Warfare with SteamLondon: 1858An exceptional example of the very scarce first edition of Howard Douglas's guide to naval warfare utilising steam powered ships. -
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1876 The Midland Railway: Its Rise and ProgressLondon: 1876A signed presentation copy of this history of the Midland Railway, inscribed to a dedicatee of the work, Sir James Joseph Allport. -
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1896-1899 4vol Reliques of Old LondonLondon : 1896-1899A 4 volume lithographically illustrated limited edition collection of topographical accounts on the lost reliques of London, each signed by the artist. -
1864 James Brindley and the Early EngineersLondon: 1864Illustrated throughout, this is an excellent example of the first edition of Samuel Smiles's biography of celebrated engineer James Brindley. -
1930 Conway LettersNew Haven: 1930A very smart copy of Nicolson's documentation and analysis of Anne Viscountess Conway, including speculative letters. -
1966-1970 2vol An Ecclesiastical History of England The Victorian ChurchLondon : 1966-1970This comprehensive 2 volume set on the history of the Victorian church, in the original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1887 ClaverhouseLondon: 1887A handsomely bound first edition of this biographical work regarding John Graham, Viscount of Dundee. -
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1898 Folk-Lore Old Customs and Tales of My NeighboursThe Old Parsonage, Didsbury; Spread Eagle Hotel, Hanging Ditch, Manchester: 1898An uncommon, signed first edition, dedicated to the folklore of the author's native Manchester area. -
1821 Memoirs from 1754 to 1758London: 1821Illustrated with an engraved portrait frontispiece, this is the first edition of the mid-19th century memoirs of James Earl Waldegrave, who was Prime Minister for only five days. -
1958 The Rooper StoryLondon: 1958A very scarce privately printed 1958 first edition of The Rooper Story, a richly illustrated genealogical history compiled by John Roydon Rooper, detailing the family’s lineage, estates, and service. -
1926 Chosen EssaysNewton: 1926A lovely limited edition from The Gregynog Press of noted war poet Edward Thomas' essays. -
1836-1837 Wanderings and Excursions in North Wales; Wanderings and Excursions in South WalesLondon: 1836-1837The first editions of these two impressively illustrated topographical tours of North and South Wales by Thomas Roscoe, in half calf bindings. -
1897 Extracts From the Letters and Journals of William CoryOxford: 1897The very scarce first edition of a collection of William Cory's letters and journals, with a frontispiece. -
1953 Yorkshire VillageLondon : [1953]The first edition of this intricate account of Askrigg, a village in Wensleydale. With a colourful frontispiece, drawings and maps. -
1880 The Threiplands of Fingask A Family MemoirEdinburgh & London : 1880The first edition of this historical memoir of the Threipland family and their estate of Fingask Castle, in quarter morocoo with a frontispiece.