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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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1760-1807 Life of Clarendon; The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in EnglandOxford: 1760-1807A uniformly bound edition of Edward Hyde's first hand account of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, present alongside his two volume biography. -
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1820-1834 A Sammelband of Fifteen Miscellaneous Political TractsLondon; Edinburgh: 1820-1834A sammeland of fifteen satirical pamphlets and political tracts about early nineteenth century Great Britain, including a signed pamphlet on the corn laws by James Macara. -
c1876 The Story of the London ParksLondon: c1876A fascinating account of the history of parks of London, illustrated with four colour plates after George Cruikshank. -
1734-84 The Contrast, a Political Pasticcio, A New Miscellany For the Year 1734London: 1734-84A very scarce political satire by Charles James Fox, bound with four poems by Jonathan Swift. -
1811 Admirable Curiosities, Rarities, and Wonders in England, Scotland and IrelandWestminster: 1811An attractively bound collection of significant historical tales pertaining to various British counties, with woodcut illustrations throughout. -
1833 Sunday in LondonLondon: 1833The first edition of this humorous discussion of Sunday working practices in nineteenth century London, illustrated by George Cruikshank. -
1821 The Spirit of Despotism dedicated to Lord CastlereaghLondon: 1821The seventh edition of this scarce satirical pamphlet by William Hone in new wraps. -
1873 The Lands of CazembeLondon: 1873A fascinating work on Portuguese travels to remote Africa, including the original large folding map of the voyage. -
1744 The Genuineness of Lord Clarendon's History of the RebellionOxford: 1744-59A very scarce collection of two works on Edward Hyde the first Earl of Clarendon, one being his own autobiography, and the other being a defence of his 'History of the Rebellion' by John Burton. -
1932 Calendar of the Clarendon State Papers Vol. IV F J Routledge Charles FirthOxford: 1932A very scarce copy of this expansive reference work edited by F. J. Routledge. -
1760 2vol The Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon Early Edition Publisher's BoardsOxford: 1760An early edition of Edward Hyde, the Duke of Clarendon's autobiography. Printed from his original manuscripts given to the University of Oxford. -
1705-1712 3vol in 6 Clarendon History Rebellion Civil Wars EnglandOxford: 1705-1712A mixed edition collection in their original bindings, of the most influential contemporary history of the Civil War, 'The History Of The Rebellion and Civil Wars In England' by Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon. -
1859 Old Faces New Masks Robert Blakey G Cruikshank 1stLondon: 1859An uncommon first edition of this intriguing collection of essays - some concerning fish - including 'Fishwives', 'Dances of Death' and 'Historical Sketch of British Caricature'. -
1827 George Agar Ellis Ellis on Clarendon 1st Edition Biography History AccountLondon: 1827A hardback rebinding of the 1827 'Ellis on Clarendon', an historical account of the Earl of Clarendon's life and character. -
1770 Clarendon's History of England Illustrated Plates Map First Edition ThusLondon: 1770A set of Hugh Clarendon's History of England. -
1761-1829 8vols The History of the Rebellion and The Life of Earl of ClarendonOxford: 1761-1826Eight volumes of Edward Hyde's famous account of the Civil War along with his Life. -
1839 7vl The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England Edward ClarendonOxford : 1839A voluminous work on the English Civil War and Rebellions.