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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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1815 The History of England, from the Earliest Times to the Death of George the SecondLondon: 1815A handsome four volume edition of Oliver Goldsmith's 'History of England', continued to the Treaty of Amiens by Charles Coote. -
1775 The Roman History from the Foundation of the City of Rome, to the Destruction of the Western EmpireLondon: 1775An excellent example of the third edition of Oliver Goldsmith's informative account of the history of Rome, complete in two volumes. -
1864 The History of England, From the Accession of James the SecondLondon: 1864Lord Macaulay's important history of England, encompassing the rich history of the country. -
1876 A History of the Earth and Animated NatureGlasgow: 1876A two volume edition of Oliver Goldsmith's study of the animal kingdom, illustrated with a wealth of engraved plates. -
1862-64 The History of EnglandLondon: 1862-64A Hayday bound set of Lord Macaulay's important history of England, encompassing the rich history of the country. -
1940 Letters of Joseph Conrad to Marguerite Poradowska 1890-1920New Haven: 1940The first American edition of this work on the letters between the novelists Joseph Conrad and Marguerite Poradowska, in the original scarce dust wrapper. -
1898-1911 The Works of Lord MacaulayLondon: 1898-1911A beautifully bound set of the collected works of Thomas Babington Macaulay, an illustrated set, bound by Bumpus. -
1824 A History of the Earth and Animated NatureLondon: 1824A three volume edition of Goldsmith's study of the animal kingdom, with numerous engraved illustrations. -
1812 Abrégé de l'Histoire Grecque, Depuis son Origine Jusqu'à la réduction de la Grèce en Provence Romaine.Paris: 1812The second French translated edition of Oliver Goldsmith's History of Greece, complete with the folding map. -
1908-14 The History of EnglandLondon: 1908-14The Albany edition of Lord Macaulay's 'History of England', bound in crushed half morocco with cloth to the boards. -
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. -
1860 Critical and Historical Essays Contributed to the Edinburgh ReviewLondon: 1860A two volume collection of historical essays by the noted Lord Macaulay. -
1823 An Abridgement of Dr. Goldsmith's History of EnglandLondon: 1823An early nineteenth century 'stereotyped' abridgement of Oliver Goldsmith's 'History of England'. -
1854 Critical and Historical Essays, Contributed to The Edinburgh ReviewLondon: 1854A collection of Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay's essays, which first appeared in The Edinburgh Review, complete in two volumes. -
1841 A History of the Earth and Animated NatureLondon: 1841An illustrated edition of Oliver Goldsmith's concise history of the Earth, a vivid scientific study complete with detailed engravings. -
1872 Critical and Historical EssaysLondon: 1872An academic work detailing a selection of Lord Macaulay's interests, from Machiavelli to Frederick the Great. -
1866 Critical and Historical Essays Contributed to the Edinburgh ReviewLondon: 1866Two smart mid nineteenth century volumes of the critical essays Lord Macaulay contributed to the Edinburgh Review. -
1878 Critical and Historical Essays Contributed to the Edinburgh Review1878: 1878A leather bound copy of essays written by Thomas Babington Macaulay that were published in the Edinburgh Review. -
1873 The Lands of CazembeLondon: 1873A fascinating work on Portuguese travels to remote Africa, including the original large folding map of the voyage. -
1854-61 Collected Works of Thomas Babington MacaulayLondon: 1854-61A fine, Winstanley-bound collection of the essays and British history of Whig Thomas Babington Macaulay. -
1824 3Vol A History of the Earth and Animated NatureLondon: 1824A very scarce three volume edition of Goldsmith's study of the animal kingdom, with numerous engraved illustrations. -
1898 The Works of Lord MacaulayLondon: 1898A beautiful set of the works of Lord Macaulay, inscribed by his nephew, Sir George Trevelyan. From the library of the Earl of Rosebery, with a letter signed from George Bullough. -
1861 Critical and Historical Essays Edinburgh Review Lord Macaulay New EditionLondon: 1861A handsome bound volume by Lord Macaulay, being a series of critics and historical essays published in the Edinburgh Review. -
1909 2Vol Critical and Historical Essays Macaulay Smart Institutional BindingLondon; New York; Bombay; Calcutta: 1909A handsomely bound collection of detailed critical and historical essays from Thomas Babington Macaulay. -
1860-1877 7vol The WORKS of MACAULAY Macaulay's ENGLANDLondon: 1874 - 1877A bright, uniform set of 'The History of England' and 'Macaulay's Miscellaneous Writings'. -
1860 3vols Critical and Historical Essays Edinburgh Review By Lord MacaulayLondon: 1860A handsome three volume set of the critical and historical essays of Lord Macaulay -
1853 5vol The History of England Thomas Babington Macaulay Ninth EditionLondon: 1853A complete set of Macaulay's renowned History of England. -
1895 4 vols Complete Critical and Historical Essays by Lord MacaulayLondon : 1895An attractive set of 28 essays over four volumes, including discussion of Milton, Machiavelli, Boswell's Life of Jonson and Horace Walpole. All essays were originally published in the Edinburgh Review. -
1882 4vol Critical and Historical Essays Lord Macaulay Edinburgh ReviewLondon : 1882A set of Thomas Babington Macaulay's essays. -
1884 3vol Critical And Historical Essays To Edinburgh Review By Lord MacaulayLondon : 1884A handsome set with the Critical and Historical Essays, Contributed to the Edinburgh Review by Lord Macaulay which includes essays on: Milton, Machiavelli, Southey's Edition of the Pilgrim's Progress, and Moore's Life of Lord Byron.