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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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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. -
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. -
1815 Histoire de l’Empire de Russie sous Pierre le Grand; Siecles de Louis XIV et de Louis XVParis: 1815Early 19th century editions of two historical works by Voltaire, discussing the Russian Empire, Peter the Great, Louis XIV and Louis XV. -
1768 Collection Complette des Oeuvres de Mr. de VoltaireGeneve: 1768The first seven volumes only of the first folio edition of the complete collected works of Voltaire. Illustrated with fantastic engraved plates. -
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. -
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. -
1823 An Abridgement of Dr. Goldsmith's History of EnglandLondon: 1823An early nineteenth century 'stereotyped' abridgement of Oliver Goldsmith's 'History of England'. -
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 Lettres Choisies de VoltaireParis: 1872A collection of letters of Voltaire, with details on the persons of note at the time, in the original French language. -
1865 Voltaire a Ferney: Sa Correspondance Avec la Duchesse de Saxe-GothaParis: 1865A scarce detailed account of Voltaire's correspondence and letters to Duchess Saxe-Gotha, in the original French. -
1873 The Lands of CazembeLondon: 1873A fascinating work on Portuguese travels to remote Africa, including the original large folding map of the voyage. -
1768-77 Collection Complette des Oeuvres de Mr. de VoltaireGeneve: 1768-77The first folio edition of the complete collected works of Voltaire, an original French set in a mottled calf binding complete with illustrations throughout. -
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. -
1756 The History of the War of 1741Not Stated: 1756An early English edition of Voltaire's history of the 1741 war, bound in smart contemporary leather. -
