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Editor's Choice: Number Nineteen
A group of remarkable works has joined our libraries once again, and we have listed our favourite new arrivals below for you. Don't miss out on this beautiful collection, get browsing and find the perfect volume to add to your bookshelves!
1796 The History of England by David Hume
A fantastic set complete in eight volumes of David Hume's notable work on the history of England, illustrated.
£1,300.00
c1860 The History of England by David Hume
A delightful four volume history of England written by David Hume and Tobias Smollett, lavishly illustrated with plates and maps in colour.
1893-1897 History of England by James Anthony Froude
A new edition of Anthony James Froude's complete set on the history of England, finely bound in a sumptuous Relfe Brothers binding. Complete in twelve volumes.
1806-1812 The History of England by David Hume
A lovely set complete in thirteen volumes of Hume's great work on the history of England, including the continuation by Tobias Smollett. Complete in thirteen.
1950 Five Fall into Adventure by Enid Blyton
A first edition of the ninth novel of Enid Blyton's Famous Five series, complete with a bright dust wrapper. To check out our catalogue of modern fiction, click here.
1796 The History of Sir Charles Grandison by Samuel Richardson
One of Samuel Richardson's immense epistolary novels, complete in seven volumes. The eighth edition of 1796. Browse our vast selection of early English novels here!
1935-1952 5vol The History of The Times by Stanley Morison
A superb and immense collection, complete in five limited edition volumes, detailing the rich history of The Times.
c1890 Toilers of the Sea by Victor Hugo
The Routledge Railway Library edition of this lesser known Victor Hugo novel, set on the Isle of Guernsey. This work has been dated c1890 via advertisements.
1913 Like English Gentlemen by John Ernest-Hodder-Williams
A scarce work published with the aim of raising funds for Arctic explorer Captain Scott's child after his death. From the personal library of that very child. For more volumes for children, check out this catalogue.
1956 Scott's Last Expedition by Robert Falcoln Scott
The diary of arctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott from his final expedition, with a close family association. With photographic plates depicting the expedition in question. There is no better way to get to know your favourite authors than a biography. To view more similar books, check out this area.
1924 Angelica Kauffmann by Victoria Manners
A limited first edition of Victoria Manners and G C Williamson's biography of Swiss painter Angelica Kauffmann.
£340.00 
1994 The Art of Florence by Glenn M. Andres
An opulent account of the art produced in one of the most artistic and wealthy cities in Medieval Europe.
1912 The Afternoon Tea Book by Agnes C. Maitland
A fourth edition of this beautiful little cookery book of all things afternoon tea, written by Agnes C. Maitland.
1933 Pudding Lady's Recipe Book by Florence Petty
A delightful recipe book demonstrating how to prepare all manner of sweet and savoury dishes.
£44.00
1889 A Tramp Abroad by Mark Twain
A brilliant piece of travel writing by Mark Twain which merges fiction with autobiography, in the publisher's colourful binding.
£98.00 
1895 More Fairy Tales from the Arabian Nights by E. Dixon
A selection of stories from the original work of Middle Eastern folk tales, here illustrated in profound detail. Browse our children's books catalogue here.
1894 Fairy Tales by the Countess D'Aulnoy by Madame D'Aulnoy
A collection of twenty-two classic fairly tales, brightly illustrated by Gordon Browne, one of Britain's most prolific illustrators.
1886 Friends and Foes from Fairy Land by Lord Bradbourne
An extremely scarce, illustrated collection of short stories from nineteenth century British politician Baron Brabourne.
1972 Cinderella by Charles Perrault
An extremely scarce and beautifully illustrated edition of this children's favourite fairy tale.
1973 The White Cat by Errol Le Cain
A beautifully illustrated children's fairy tale, by master of his craft Errol Le Cain.
£75.00
1910 All About Gateaux by H. G. Harris
A delightful cookery book with instructions on cakes, illustrated with photographs of the delicacies described throughout.
A new edition of this charming little recipe book published by Atora. Containing recipes for Christmas pudding and more.
1916 Bread, Butter, Pastries and Cakes by Mrs Byrde
A smart second edition of this scarce cookbook offering recipes for Western baking in India.
1875 Pathways of the Holy Land by James McCabe
The extremely scarce first edition of James McCabe's colossal topographical study of the Holy Land, embellished with maps and plates throughout. Explore the history of various parts of the world through our many historical volumes. You can easily check them out here!
A scarce collection of seventy beautiful photographs illustrating Lower and Upper Egypt. Each photograph is captioned in English, German, and French.
1931 Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
An exciting edition of Mary Shelley's Gothic novel, featuring numerous still images from the iconic 1931 film. Check out more books by Mary Shelley here.
An exciting edition of Bram Stoker's vampire novel, featuring numerous still images from the 1931 film.
1937 Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker
The first American edition of this prequel to the horror classic, accompanied by eight further short stories from the author.
1922 Egypt and the Holy Land To-Day by Thomas Rees
The first edition of this very scarce and excellent travelogue by Thomas Rees, narrating his travels in Egypt and Palestine.
1883 The Cities and Cemeteries of Etruria by George Dennis
A set complete in two volumes containing George Dennis' remarkable and important account of Etruscan civilisation. It's important to know our past in order to progress in the future. Why not browse more historical volumes?
1928 Bambi, a Life in the Woods by Felix Salten
A first edition, first printing of the first English translation of Felix Salten's charming coming-of-age novel, 'Bambi, a Life in the Woods'.
1912 The Phoenix and the Carpet by E. Nesbit
An early edition of this illustrated children's fantasy novel from popular Edwardian children's author Edith Nesbit.
1876 The Folk-Lore of China by Nicholas Belfield Dennys
The first edition of Nicholas Dennys' detailed history and study of Chinese folklore, illustrated with two plates.
1900 Secrets of the Sword by Baron De Bazancourt
The first English edition translated from the French of this fascinating volume on the arts of fencing.
1910 The Devil's Motor: A Fantasy by Marie Corelli
A strikingly illustrated first edition of this work of fantasy fiction from successful novelist Marie Corelli.
1852 Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe
A first edition, early printing of Harriet Beecher Stowe's anti-slavery novel. A scarce edition of this important work. You can find more American literature here.
1946-49 The Chronicles of Barsetshire by Anthony Trollope
The Zodiac Press' complete set of Trollope's finest work 'The Chronicles of Barsetshire', in a nice decorative cloth binding.
1758 Paradise Lost and Paradise Regain'd by John Milton
The first Baskerville edition of John Milton's epic blank verse poems, 'Paradise Lost' and 'Paradise Regain'd'.
1924 The Rubaiyat of 'Umar Khaiyam
A beautiful edition of the Rubaiyat by Omar Khaiyam, translated from the French of J. B. Nicolas. The first edition by the Bodley Head illustrated by Hamzeh Carr.
1837 Travels in the Holy Land by Alphonse de Lamartine
An excellent first English edition of this scarce and notable travelogue of the Holy Land by Alphonse de Lamartine. Smartly rebound in a lovely half morocco binding.
