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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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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. -
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. -
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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. -
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. -
1833 Sunday in LondonLondon: 1833The first edition of this humorous discussion of Sunday working practices in nineteenth century London, illustrated by George Cruikshank. -
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. -
1821 The Spirit of Despotism dedicated to Lord CastlereaghLondon: 1821The seventh edition of this scarce satirical pamphlet by William Hone in new wraps. -
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. -
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. -
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'. -
1878 4Vol Victor Hugo History Crime Account Testimony Napoleon Takeover FranceLondon : 1878A scarce four volume set of Vicor Hugo's essay The History of a Crime, the first two volumes of which are the second UK edition, whereas the third and fourth (added as a further, initially unplanned expansion) are UK first editions.