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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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1733 The Works of Flavius JosephusLondon: 1733A beautifully illustrated collected edition of Flavius Josephus' works, translated by Sir Roger L'Estrange Knight. With folding engraved maps and plans. -
1962 Italian JourneyLondon: 1962A charming illustrated edition of Goethe's classic Italian Journey, a compelling quest for artistic and personal inspiration. -
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. -
1903 Journeys in ItalyLondon: 1903A lovely first English language edition copy of Theophile Gautier's journey across Italy, with original photographic plates. -
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. -
1976-1990 5Vol Collection of Novels by Paul TherouxLondon: 1976-1990A fine set of five first edition Paul Theroux novels in the original cloth with the original bright, unclipped dust wrappers. -
1885 The Voyage of the Vega Round Asia and EuropeLondon: 1885The impressively illustrated second English language edition of Nordenskiold's account of his impressive Vega expedition, a monumental voyage by the Swedish explorer. -
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. -
1990-1991 2vol Collection Michael Dobbs TitlesLondon: 1990-1991A two volume set of riveting first edition titles, signed to the title page, and in excellent condition. -
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. -
1958-1965 6vol Collection of Works on LinguisticsLondon: 1958-1965A varied 6 volume collection of linguistic titles, all in original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1960-1965 3vol Collection on DanteLondon: 1960-1965A 3 volume collection of critical glances into Dante's literary legacy, all in their original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1935-1942 Castles in Japan; Hand-Made Paper of JapanTokyo: 1935-1942Two illustrated first edition works on Japanese hand-made paper and castles, produced by Japan's tourist board during a period of deteriorating relationships with the West. -
1935-1942 Japan Tourist LibraryTokyo: 1935-1942A wonderful collection of thirteen illustrated mid-20th century guides to various aspects of Japanese culture, produced by Japan's tourist board during WWII. -
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. -
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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. -
1963-1967 4vol Set The Bodley Head Ford Madox FordLondon: 1963-1967Four volumes of a five volume set, in original unclipped dust wrappers. -
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. -
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2008 The Girl of His DreamsLondon: 2008A signed copy of the first edition, first impression of Leon's gripping detective novel, in the original cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper.