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Biography & Autobiography
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1918 The Bombing of BrugesLondon; New York; Toronto: 1918A very scarce first edition presentation copy of wartime poems, signed by the author. -
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. -
1884-1891 Bohn's Standard Library Edition of Burke's WorksLondon: 1884-1891A wonderful complete set of later Bohn's Standard Library Editions of The Works of Edmund Burke, the pioneering founder of cultural and political conservatism. -
1850 2 Vols in 1 The Works of Lord Byron with a Life and Illustrative NotesLondon: 1850A richly illustrated collection of Byron’s works, complete in two volumes bound as one, with a biographical “Life” and extensive notes, bound in a handsome full morocco. -
1845 A Pilgrim's ReliquaryLondon: 1845The scarce first edition of A Pilgrim's Reliquary, a fascinating reflection on pilgrimage and its history. In fine binding. -
1828-1831 3vol Memoires et Supplement aux Memoires de Vidocq: Chef de la Police de Surete Jusqu'en 1827Paris: 1828-1831A fantastic six set of works, bound into three volumes, on renowned private detective Eugène-François Vidocq. -
1897 Four Generations of a Literary FamilyLondon and New York: 1897A lovely 2 volume set, a first edition of Hazlitt's illustrated 1897 family and literary history. -
1877 The Works of Edmund SpenserLondon : 1877A smart volume containing the works of the premier craftsmen of nascent Modern English verse, Edmund Spenser, with a frontispiece and vignette title page. -
1811 The Life Of The Right Reverend Beilby PorteusLondon: 1811A lovely copy of the second edition of Rev. Hodgson's biography of the life of Reverend Beilby Porteus, in full tree calf. -
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1983 Hans CoperNew York: 1983A signed first edition of this illustrated biography of German-born British ceramicist Hans Coper, in the publisher's original cloth with the original bright, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1864 The Life and Labours of Vincent NovelloLondon: 1864A scarce biography for distinguished English musician Vincent Novello, written by his daughter Mary Cowden Clarke. -
1873 Au Bord de la BièvreParis: 1873A lovely copy of the new edition of this Parisian memoir in quarter green morocco with paper-covered marbled boards. -
1796 Memoirs of the Kings of Great Britain of the House of Brunswic-LunenburgLondon: 1796The second edition of William Belsham's two-volume history of King George I and II. -
1960 At Home With the HammersLondon: 1960A very scarce first edition copy of Ted Fenton's autobiographical work, in original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1962 Italian JourneyLondon: 1962A charming illustrated edition of Goethe's classic Italian Journey, a compelling quest for artistic and personal inspiration. -
1926 The Days of My Life: An AutobiographyLondon: 1926A smart first edition of H. Rider Haggard's insightful autobiography, published posthumously and illustrated throughout. -
1960-1965 3vol Collection on DanteLondon: 1960-1965A 3 volume collection of critical glances into Dante's literary legacy, all in their original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1928-1939 4vol The Letters of Katherine MansfieldLondon : 1928-1939A lovely four volume set of the works of Katherine Mansfield, edited by her husband, each with a frontispiece. -
2008 What I Talk About When I Talk About RunningLondon: 2008A smart first English edition of Murakami’s meditative running memoir, complete with the original unclipped jacket. -
1890 George Meredith: Some CharacteristicsLondon: 1890A nice copy of this first edition biography of Victorian novelist George Meredith, in the publisher's original cloth, with two black and white illustrations. -
1897-1928 33vol The Temple ClassicsLondon: 1897-1939A grand collection of The Temple Classics, thirty-three books of twelve selected works that are praised for their significance and longevity. -
1892 Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of CrowdsLondon: 1892A very scarce 1892 copy of Mackay's most popular work, bound in beautifully decorated pictorial boards. -
1956 GM Memories of George MooreLondon: 1956A first edition copy, in lovely condition, of Nancy Cunard's reflections on her 'GM' - Irish novelist George Moore. -
1813 Memoirs of the Reign of King Charles the FirstEdinburgh: 1813An excellent early 19th century reprint of Sir Philip Warwick's early 18th century memoirs of King Charles I. -
c.1912 On the Borders of Pigmy-LandLondon: [c.1912] dated from a copy held by The London LibraryA copy of the uncommon fourth edition documenting Fisher's missionary work. -
1900 Personal Narrative of Occurrences During Lord Elgin's Second Embassy to China in 1860London: 1900A very scarce copy of this work, in publishers original brown pictorial boards, featuring illustrations, and a folding map. -
1905 The Voice of the SouthLondon: 1905An uncommon 1905 edition of this illustrated journey through Algeria, with very scarce pictorial boards. -
1906 Algiers and BeyondLondon: 1906A very scarce first edition copy detailing the travels of the author, including plates of original photography, and map. -
1976-1988 3 Vols Winston S. ChurchillLondon: 1976-1988A trio of first-edition later volumes from the official biography of Winston Churchill, complete in dust wrappers and richly illustrated. -
1888 Memorials Of The Hon. Ion Keith-Falconer, M.A.Cambridge : 1888A detailed recollection of the life of Scottish missionary and Arabic scholar Ion Grant Neville Keith-Falconer, with a frontispiece, map and plate. -
1864 The Life and Travels of Mungo ParkEdinburgh: 1864A very scarce 1864 edition, in handsome morocco prize binding, with marbled page edges, and gilt motif to front board. -
1904 The Private Papers of Henry RyecroftWestminster: 1904Gorgeous blue half-morocco edition of George Gissing's intelligent semi-fictional autobiography. -
1924 With My Wife Across Africa by Canoe And CaravanLondon: [1924]A fascinating autobiographical account of a Colonel's trip to Africa with his wife, with a frontispiece and 19 double sided plates. -
1905 The Homes of TennysonLondon: 1905A pleasing copy of the first edition of The Homes of Tennyson, illustrated with twenty colour plates, in the original cloth rebacked in morocco. -
1909 The Life of George Grenfell Congo Missionary and ExplorerNew York; Chicago; Toronto : 1909A first U.S. edition of George Hawker’s richly illustrated biography of Congo missionary and explorer George Grenfell, portraying his faith-driven expeditions and pioneering work in mapping and mission-building across Central Africa.
