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History & Culture
Windows into worlds gone by, a vast store of history. Both the iconic and the less well-known is here. Together with forgotten byways and things not found anywhere else. Here is also Americana, Crime, Feminism, Occultism,Archaeology, and Ethnography.
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1868 Historical Memorials of Westminster AbbeyLondon: 1868A smartly bound copy of Arthur Penrhyn Stanely's historical survey of Westminster Abbey, with exceptional original photographs bound in. -
1881 Chapters in the History of Old S. Paul'sLondon: 1881A handsomely bound first edition on the history of St Paul’s, this copy is exceptional for its additional illustrations, based on Sparrow Simpson’s privileged access to the cathedral archives. -
1936 For Ever EnglandLondon : 1936A prize binding of this work on English character by General Seely, a great friend of Winston Churchill. -
1923 On the Site of the Globe Playhouse of ShakespeareCambridge : 1923An important and compelling argument for the location of Shakespeare's playhouse, with a frontispiece and 12 plates. -
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1948 Union Club: An Illustrated Descriptive Record of the Oldest Members' Club in LondonLondon: 1948An incredibly scarce limited edition presentation copy signed by 24 members of the club, in original dust wrapper. -
1742 The History and Proceedings of the House of Commons from the Restoration to the Present Time (Vol II & IV)London: 1742Two first edition volumes from this comprehensive history of the House of Commons, neatly bound in quarter calf. -
1845 The Sports and Pastimes of the People of EnglandLondon: 1845A handsome new edition of Joseph Strutt's comprehensive history of British sports. -
1833 The Cook's Dictionary, and Housekeeper's DirectoryLondon: 1833A full calf example of Richard Dolby's extensive cookery and housekeeping dictionary, claimed by Dolby to be the first cookbook set in alphabetical order. -
1821 The Experienced English HousekeeperDerby: 1821A lovely example of Elizabeth Raffald's important cookery work, an illustrated collection of recipes, including the first known wedding cake covered in marzipan. -
1791 Vindiciae Gallicae. Defence of the French Revolution and its English AdmirersLondon: 1791A bright example of the second edition of Sir James Mackintosh's passionate defence of British supporters of the French Revolution. -
1994 The Cryes of LondonLeeds: 1994Beautiful quarter-calf limited first edition of Samuel Pepy's "cryes" collection in 81 plates. -
1792 The Jockey Club, or a Sketch of the Manners of the AgeLondon: 1792Early editions of the complete three parts of 'The Jockey Club', a late 18th century satirical guide to the manners of the elite. -
1797 A Summary of Geography and History, Both Ancient and ModernLondon: 1797The second edition of this extensive educational volume from Scottish teacher Alexander Adam, complete with folding maps. -
1970-1971 4vol A Dictionary of British Folk-Tales In The English LanguageLondon : 1970-1971A lovely and scarce complete four volume set of dictionaries of British folk tales, in the rare original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1906 Land Reform: Occupying Ownership, Peasant Proprietary, and Rural EducationLondon : 1906A comprehensive volume written by Liberal Mayor of Birmingham Jesse Collings, with 5 plates and a folding map. -
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. -
1969 2vol Peasant Customs and Savage Myths: Selections From the British FolkloristsLondon : 1968A lovely two volume set of works tracing the historical development of the idea of folklore from the sixteenth century to the First World War, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1931 Garnered Sheaves: Essays, Addresses, and ReviewsLondon: 1931The first edition of this fascinating essay collection from Scottish folklorist James George Frazer. -
1823 Ancient Mysteries Described, Especially the English Miracle PlaysLondon: 1823A first edition collection of unpublished medieval miracle plays, compiled and analysed by William Hone. -
1808 A General Collection of the Best and Most Interesting Voyages and TravelsLondon: 1808Illustrated throughout with engraved plates, this is the first edition of the second volume of Pinkerton's charming study of travels in England. -
1822 A Critical and Analytical Dissertation on the Names of PersonsLondon: 1822A scarce copy of this charming volume observing the origins, uses and developments of names. -
1822 Paterson's RoadsLondon: 1822A fascinating account of the roads of Britain in the 1820's, illustrated throughout with folding maps. -
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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. -
1966 Folktales of IrelandLondon: 1966An uncommon first edition copy of this popular anthology, in original pictorial dust wrapper. -
1871 The Desert of the ExodusLondon: 1871Illustrated throughout with lithographs and folding maps, this is the two volume first edition of E. H. Palmer's narrative about his travels through the Sinai peninsula. -
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. -
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[1901] L'Invasion Le Siège La CommuneParis: [1901]Gorgeous illustrated first edition of Armand Dayot's historical account on the Franco-Prussian War. -
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. -
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1925 Palestine Memories 1917-1918-1925Canterbury: 1925An uncommon limited edition copy of this illustrated publication, signed by the author to the half title. -
1896 ConstantinopleNew York; London: 1896A very scarce 1896 edition of this translated work, in richly decorated gilt blue cloth binding. -
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.