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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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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. -
1964-1966 2vol Set The Bodley Head Scott FitzgeraldLondon: 1964-1966The first two volumes of The Bodley Head's re-publication of F. Scott Fitzgerald's works, in original dust wrappers. -
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. -
1700 An Essay Concerning the Divine Right of TythesLondon: 1700A bright example of the scarce first edition of Charles Leslie's theological defence of the use of tythes to fund the church. -
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. -
1761 Halifax and its Gibbet-Law, Placed in a True LightHalifax: 1761An excellent example of the very scarce second edition of William Bentley's thrilling history of the Halifax Gibbet, a guillotine which decapitated nearly 100 people. -
1741 Manwood's Treatise of the Forest LawsIn the Savoy: 1741A bright example of the fifth edition of William Nelson's expansion of John Manwood's 16th century account on the forest laws of England. -
1830 Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft, Addressed to J. G. Lockhart, Esq.London: 1830The first edition of Sir Walter Scott's analytical study of the occult, in which he discusses Germanic mythology, ghosts, fairies, brownies, the second sight, elves, and much more. -
2020 The Mirror & The LightLondon: 2020A desirable first impression of the independent bookshop edition, concluding Mantel’s acclaimed Tudor trilogy with a powerful portrait of Cromwell’s final ascent and catastrophic fall. -
1653 Precious Remedies Against Satans DevicesLondon: 1653The very scarce second edition of Thomas Brook's striking Puritan guide to avoiding the influence of Satan, presenting prayers to defend against Satanic temptation. -
1810 Almanach Imperial, pour l'Annee M. DCCC. X, Presente a S. M. l'Empereur et RoiParis: 1810The first edition of the 1810 edition of the French Emperor's imperial almanac, handsomely bound in full calf and offering enormous insight into early 19th century France. -
1886 Kaffir Folk-loreLondon: 1886A scarce collection of fascinating African folklore tales in the publisher's original cloth. -
1922 Dorsetshire Folk-Lore by John Symonds UdalHertford: 1922The first edition of Udal's intriguing collection on folk-lore in the English county of Dorset. -
1979 Abbey Lubbers, Banshees and BoggartsHarmondsworth, Middlesex: 1979The first edition of Katherine Briggs's delightful guide to the different supernatural figures within British folklore. Beautiful illustrations by Yvonne Gilbert. -
1923 Curious SurvivalsLondon: 1923A lovely first edition copy of Williamson's 1923 reflection on the societal ripples of England's ancient traditions into his present. -
1971 Lyrical Ballads 1798Menston: 1971An uncommon 1971 edition in its original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1954 2Vols The Medieval StageLondon: 1954A comprehensive two-volume study tracing the origins of European theatrical tradition, from liturgical drama to folk ritual, by eminent Shakespearean scholar E. K. Chambers. -
1785 Harrison's British ClassicksLondon: 1785A wonderful, illustrated collection of the most significant periodicals of the 18th century, including a wealth of articles from The Tatler, The Rambler, The Guardian, and many more. -
1985-1988 8vol The Oxford History of England (1558-1945)Oxford: 1985-1986The last eight volumes of the esteemed Oxford History of England, with a selection of Britain's greatest 20th century historians delving into modern English history. -
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. -
1813 Memoirs of the Reign of King Charles the FirstEdinburgh: 1813An excellent early 19th century reprint of Sir Philip Warwick's early 18th century memoirs of King Charles I. -
1908-1922 3vol English Local GovernmentLondon : 1908-1922A smart three volume set on English local government, concerning UK constitutional and UK administrative law. -
1967 A Book of London English 1384-1425Oxford: 1967An intriguing collection of documents and writings from Medieval Londoners, edited by literary scholars Marjorie Daunt and R.W. Chambers. -
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. -
1958 PearlOxford: 1958An retelling of the anonymously written elegy 'The Pearl', a classic within British medieval literature. Contains notes and analysis by E.V. Gordon. -
1952-1964 6Vols Collection of Oxford Works on Medieval and Tudor EnglandLondon: 1952-1964An excellent six-volume collection of works from The Oxford History of England in the publisher's original cloth. -
1971 James I of Scotland: The Kingis QuairOxford: 1971A scarce book on the fascinating and mysterious The Kingis Quair, attributed to James I of Scotland. Analysis, introduction and notes by scholar John-Norton Smith. -
1895 The People's History of Great Britain, From the Earliest Times to the close of the 19th CenturyLiverpool: 1895The vanishingly scare first edition, in the original parts, of this impressively illustrated and detailed history of Great Britain, published in Liverpool at the close of the 19th century. -
1905 The Voice of the SouthLondon: 1905An uncommon 1905 edition of this illustrated journey through Algeria, with very scarce pictorial boards. -
1935 Some Milestones of AviationLondon: 1935A richly illustrated first edition charting the dramatic rise of powered flight, written by ex-RAF officer and “Biggles” creator Captain W. E. Johns. -
1906 Algiers and BeyondLondon: 1906A very scarce first edition copy detailing the travels of the author, including plates of original photography, and map. -
1890-1918 Six Works from H. Rider HaggardLondon: 1890-1918A wonderful collection of late 19th and early 20th century works from H. Rider Haggard, the novelist known for his thrilling tales set in exotic locations. -
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1902 The History of the Second Queen's Royal Regiment: Volume 4London: 1902The signed first edition of the fourth volume of John Davis's comprehensive regimental history, including their fascinating endeavours during the Napoleonic Wars. -
1905 The Poor and The Land: Being a Report on the Salvation Army ColoniesLondon: 1905A lovely example of the illustrated first edition of novelist H. Rider Haggard's report on the Salvation Army colonies in the United States and England. -
1923 Regimental Records of the Royal Welch Fusiliers: Volume II, 1816 - July 1914London: 1923The first edition of the second volume of Cary and McCance's detailed history of the Royal Welch Fusiliers during the height of the British Empire.