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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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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. -
1942 The Classics and The Man of LettersLondon; New York; Toronto: 1942The first edition of T. S. Eliot's 1942 presidential address to the Classical Association. -
1793 The History of England, From the Revolution to the Death of George the SecondLondon: 1793A five volume late eighteenth century edition of Tobias Smollett's historical work, illustrated throughout with engraved portraits. -
1814 2vol The Border Antiquities of England and ScotlandLondon: 1814The large paper first edition of Walter Scott's immense topographical study into the antiquities and history along the border of England and Scotland. -
1758-60 A Complete History of EnglandLondon: 1758-60An illustrated early mixed edition set of the historical magnum opus of Tobias Smollett. -
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. -
1848 Readings for the Young from the Works of Sir Walter ScottEdinburgh: 1851A smart copy of this illustrated collection of writings by Sir Walter Scott, for the consideration of young people. -
1814-1817 2vols The Border Antiquities of England and ScotlandLondon: 1814-1817A complete two-volume set on the architecture, sculpture and other antiquities of the Scottish Borders, by Sir Walter Scott. -
1871 Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, with a Preliminary View of the French RevolutionEdinburgh: 1871A smart copy of this extensive illustrated biography of notorious French leader, Napoleon Bonaparte, written by Sir Walter Scott. -
c1900 The Downfall of Napoleon: His Escape From Elba, The Battle of WaterlooLondon: c1900Extracts from Sir Walter Scott's 'Life of Napoleon', focusing upon the 'Hundred Days' in which the leader made his final struggle for power, with an illustrated frontispiece. -
1873 The Lands of CazembeLondon: 1873A fascinating work on Portuguese travels to remote Africa, including the original large folding map of the voyage. -
1854 The Lay of The Last MinstrelEdinburgh: 1854A beautifully bound and illustrated copy of Sir Walter Scott's famous poem The Lay of The Last Minstrel. -
1785 5vol The History of England From Revolution to George II T. SmolletLondon: 1785Five complete volumes of Tobias Smollett's continuation of 'The History of England', carrying on from David Hume's work in an original binding. -
1758-59 9vol History of England T. Smollett Illustrated Folding Maps 2nd 3rd EdLondon: 1758 - 1759A nine volume set (of 10) of Tobias Smollett's 'History of England', illustrated throughout, including with folding plates to Volume I all with the original binding. -
1834 - 1836 20vol The History of England David Hume Tobias Smollett T.S. Hughes IllusLondon: 1834 - 1836A twenty volume set documenting the history of England, from B.C. 55 to A.D. 1813 -
1822 5 Vols The History of ENGLAND T.SmollettLondon: 1822This fascinating historical set explores all the key events which effected society within England between 1688 and 1760.