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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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1772 A History and Defence of Magna Charta. Shewing the Manner of its being obtained from King JohnLondon: 1772The second edition of Samuel Johnson's scarce historical work on the Magna Carta, the medieval royal charter, bound in full contemporary calf. -
1785 A Dictionary of the English LanguageLondon: 1785An exceptionally attractive example of the two volume sixth edition of Samuel Johnson's important and influential 'Dictionary of the English Language'. -
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. -
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. -
1758-60 A Complete History of EnglandLondon: 1758-60An illustrated early mixed edition set of the historical magnum opus of Tobias Smollett. -
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. -
1908 Sayings of Dr. JohnsonLondon: 1914A very scarce pocket sized collection of sayings from the noted writer Samuel Johnson. -
1775 A Journey to the Western Islands of ScotlandLondon: 1775The first edition, second issue of this popular travel work by Samuel Johnson, providing an account of his tour of the Hebrides with James Boswell. -
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. -
1775 A Dictionary of the English LanguageDublin: 1775A striking and important edition of Samuel Johnson's dictionary of the English language, the first complete edition to be printed in Ireland. -
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. -
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1917 Aphorisms on Authors and Their WaysLondon: 1917The first and only edition printed in one hundred copies of this series of aphorisms on authors and their ways by Augustine Birrell. A signed presentation copy, including a letter by the author. -
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. -
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1992-4 The Letters of Samuel JohnsonOxford: 1992-4A lovely collection of the letters of the monumental Samuel Johnson, documenting his life in fascinating detail, illustrated throughout. -
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.