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1870-1878 28Vols in 14 Ancient Classics for English ReadersEdinburgh; London: 1870-1878A complete first-edition set of "Ancient Classics for English Readers", 28 volumes bound as 14, offering accessible introductions to the major Greek and Roman authors, in a smart half calf binding. -
1910 The Rime of the Ancient Mariner in Seven PartsLondon : 1910A beautiful first edition of this popular poem by influential poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge to be illustrated by Willy Pogany, with 20 tipped in colour plates. -
1933 An Almanack for the Year of our Lord 1933London: 1933A rare survival in the paper wraps, Whitaker's popular Almanack for the year 1933. -
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1874 Critical and Historical Essays Contributed to the Edinburgh ReviewLondon : 1874A smartly bound copy of a collection of critical essays by Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay, in half morocco. -
1928 A London ReverieLondon : 1928A fantastic first edition of this collection of illustrations by artist Joseph Pennell, with a coloured frontispiece and 55 further plates. -
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1948 Union Club: An Illustrated Descriptive Record of the Oldest Members' Club in LondonLondon: 1948An incredibly scarce limited edition presentation copy signed by 24 members of the club, in original dust wrapper. -
1742 The History and Proceedings of the House of Commons from the Restoration to the Present Time (Vol II & IV)London: 1742Two first edition volumes from this comprehensive history of the House of Commons, neatly bound in quarter calf. -
1845 The Sports and Pastimes of the People of EnglandLondon: 1845A handsome new edition of Joseph Strutt's comprehensive history of British sports. -
1972 The Carlton ClubLondon and New York: 1972The new and revised edition of work detailing the history and intricacies of one of London's foremost members-only clubs, with a coloured frontispiece and 4 plates. -
1861 Liber Albus: The White Book of the City of LondonLondon : 1861A smart copy of the first edition of the English translation of the first book of English Common Law. -
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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. -
1859 Idylls of the KingLondon: 1859The first edition, first issue of Alfred Lord Tennyson's ambitious Arthurian poem, presented here in a fine cloth rebind. -
1846 The Gastronomic Regenerator: A Simplified and Entirely New System of CookeryLondon: 1846The very scarce first edition of this cook book from reputable Victorian chef Alexis Soyer, comprising nearly 2,000 recipes. -
1930 Royal Homes Near LondonLondon: 1930A pleasing copy of the first edition of this illustrated architectural work, with forty-three illustrations by the author himself. -
1925 Tales of HearsayLondon: 1925A fine copy of the first edition of this posthumously collected anthology of four stories by Joseph Conrad, in the original cloth. -
1797 A Summary of Geography and History, Both Ancient and ModernLondon: 1797The second edition of this extensive educational volume from Scottish teacher Alexander Adam, complete with folding maps. -
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2004-2005 Eragon; EldestLondon: 2004-2005Fine signed first UK editions of the first two novels in Christopher Paolini's 'Inheritance Cycle' series of novels about a young dragon rider named Eragon. -
1897 Some Thoughts About Art An Inaugural AddressBirkenhead: 1897An incredibly scarce copy of art collector and doctor H. Nazeby Harrington's speech to his fellows at the Birkenhead Literary and Scientific Society. -
1906 Land Reform: Occupying Ownership, Peasant Proprietary, and Rural EducationLondon : 1906A comprehensive volume written by Liberal Mayor of Birmingham Jesse Collings, with 5 plates and a folding map. -
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2008 BrisingrLondon: 2008A fine example of the limited edition first UK edition of the third book in Paolini's Inheritance Cycle, signed by the author. -
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2003 A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad BeginningLondon: 2003A superb sealed limited edition of the first 'Series of Unfortunate Events' novel, 'The Bad Beginning'. Signed by Lemony Snicket. -
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2005 Shaman's CrossingLondon: 2005A fine example of this scarce signed limited edition of Robin Hobb's first 'Soldier Son' novel, still sealed and in pristine condition in the publisher's original plastic wrap. -
1969-1981 3vol Set on British FolkloreLondon; Melbourne; Toronto: 1969; 1977; 1981A richly illustrated 3 volume collection of the ancient tales and archaeological legacies of Britain. -
1969 2vol Peasant Customs and Savage Myths: Selections From the British FolkloristsLondon : 1968A lovely two volume set of works tracing the historical development of the idea of folklore from the sixteenth century to the First World War, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
2003 A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad BeginningLondon: 2003A fine example of this illustrated special edition of the first book from Lemony Snicket's popular series about the Baudelaire children, with a special cut-away binding. -
1987-1989 2Vol Tears Before Bedtime and Weep No MoreLondon: 1987-1989A lovely set of Barbara Skelton's two illustrated novels, in the original cloth with the original bright, unclipped dust wrappers. -
1884 Northern Germany: Handbook for TravellersLeipsic : 1884A very smart traveller's handbook to northern Germany, from renowned German publisher Karl Baedeker. -
1906 Mendicant RhymesChipping Campden, Gloucestershire: 1906A wonderful limited edition first edition collection of poetry by English playwright, writer and illustrator Laurence Housman. -
1897 Great Britain: Handbook for TravellersLeipsic : 1897A very smart fourth edition of Baedeker's handbook to Great Britain, complete with folding maps and plans. -
1971 The Constance Spry Cookery BookLondon: 1971A lovely example of this authoritative cookery book compiled by Constance Spry and Rosemary Hume. With the original recipe for coronation chicken. -
1825 The Art of Rearing Silk-WormsLondon: 1825An exceptional example of the scarce first English language edition of Count Dandolo's illustrated guide to raising silk-worms. -
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1997-2000 2Vol Word from Wormingford and Out of the ValleyLondon: 1997-2000A set of two illustrated first edition novels by Ronald Blythe, with the original bright, unclipped dust wrappers. Out of the Valley signed by the author. -
1874 Jon Duan: A Twofold Journey with Manifold PurposesLondon: 1874A very scarce copy of this illustrated satirical poem written by Samuel Orchart Beeton, Aglen A. Dowty and Evelyn D. Jerrold. -
1853 The Crown of Denmark: Disposed of by a Religious Minister Through a Fraudulent TreatyLondon: 1853A privately printed political work from David Urquhart, in which he discusses the 1852 London Protocol and the schism of Denmark and the Duchies. -
1864 The Life and Labours of Vincent NovelloLondon: 1864A scarce biography for distinguished English musician Vincent Novello, written by his daughter Mary Cowden Clarke.