Filter
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.
-
1900-1902 5vol Set The Major Works of George BorrowLondon: 1900-1902A lovely 5 volume matching set of Borrow's popular works, illustrated, and bound in green half morocco. -
1907-14 The Works of George BorrowLondon: 1907-14A smart set of the most important works of George Borrow, an illustrated set bound by Roger de Coverly & Sons. -
1824-28 History of the Commonwealth of EnglandLondon: 1824-28The first edition of William Godwin's impressive exploration of the Interregnum, scarce to see in the original paper boards. -
1914 The Zincali: An Account of the Gypsies of SpainLondon: 1914A lovely early twentieth century edition of George Borrow's detailed account of the Romani people of Spain, illustrated throughout. -
1751 An Enquiry Into the Causes of the Late Increase of RobbersLondon: 1751An uncommonly bright copy of this tract by Henry Fielding regarding the growing crime rates in the 1750s. -
1753 A Clear State of the Case of Elizabeth Canning Who Hath Sworn that She Was RobbedLondon: 1753A scarce account demonstrating Henry Fielding's humanitarian commitment to justice. Regarding the case of Elizabeth Canning, this pamphlet is one of Fielding's final works.
AUD
CAD
EUR
HKD
PLN
SGD
CHF
USD