AUD 
CAD 
EUR 
HKD 
PLN 
SGD 
CHF 
USD 
+44 01225 448831
sales@rookebooks.com
New Arrivals
-
1912 Londres; Hampton Court et WindsorParis: 1912An abundantly illustrated first edition of this account of London's art and architecture, with over 164 illustrations. -
c1870 The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, According to the Authorised Version. With the Marginal Readings, and Original and Selected Parallel References Printed at Length, and the Commentaries of Henry and Scott.London; Glasgow : c1870A richly illustrated late-Victorian family Bible in an elegant morocco binding, with condensed commentaries by Henry and Scott, devotional essays, and chromolithographic plates and maps. -
1960 At Home With the HammersLondon: 1960A very scarce first edition copy of Ted Fenton's autobiographical work, in original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1926 The London SceneLondon : 1926An illustrated first edition of this delightful collection of descriptions of London scenes, with 15 plates. -
1908 Along The Rivieras of France & ItalyLondon; New York: 1908A lovely condition copy of this illustrated work, bound in an uncommon variation of the first edition cover. -
Signed
2024 Gabriel's Moon by William BoydLondon: 2024A fine, signed first edition in the publisher's original cloth with the original bright, unclipped dust wrapper, signed by the author to the title page. -
1903-1905 The Printseller & Collector; The Collector's MagazineLondon: 1903-1905Three volumes of this uncommon art, print and antiquities journal, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1979 The Chapel of the Most Excellent Order of the British EmpireOxford : 1979A fine copy of the third edition in the publisher's original cloth, illustrated throughout with photographs. -
Signed
1925 Palestine Memories 1917-1918-1925Canterbury: 1925An uncommon limited edition copy of this illustrated publication, signed by the author to the half title. -
1867 The Art Journal Volume VI (New Series) Bound with The Illustrated Catalogue of the Universal ExhibitionLondon: 1867A lavishly illustrated volume of 'The Art Journal', bound together with the Illustrated Catalogue of the Exposition Universelle of the same year. -
1896 ConstantinopleNew York; London: 1896A very scarce 1896 edition of this translated work, in richly decorated gilt blue cloth binding. -
1892-1894 A Short History of the English PeopleLondon: 1892-1894A fine Bayntun half morocco illustrated edition of J. R. Green's extensive and thorough history of the English people, beautifully illustrated in colour throughout. -
1950 SpainLondon; New York; Toronto; Sydney: 1950A richly illustrated first edition, in lovely condition, and in original pictorial dust wrapper. -
1880 The Seven Lamps of ArchitectureKent: 1880A wonderful example of English polymath John Ruskin's essay on the principles of architecture, illustrated throughout and strikingly bound in full vellum. -
c1880 Zur Geschichte der KostumeMunich: c1880A striking and beautifully illustrated collection of ninety-eight hand coloured costume plates depicting German dress from the 11th to 19th century. -
1957 On the BeachLondon: 1957A smart first edition of Shute’s post-apocalyptic novel set in Australia after global nuclear war, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1826 A Topographical Dictionary of the United KingdomLondon: 1826An exceptional example of Capper's alphabetically arranged topographical dictionary of the United Kingdom, illustrated with nearly fifty engraved maps. -
1903 Journeys in ItalyLondon: 1903A lovely first English language edition copy of Theophile Gautier's journey across Italy, with original photographic plates. -
1877 A History of Eton CollegeLondon : 1877An illustrated new issue of a history of prestigious boarding school Eton College, in full calf with a frontispiece, 4 plates and a folding map. -
1981 The Death of Robin HoodLondon: 1981The very scarce first edition of The Death of Robin Hood, a historical novel from original and ambitious author Peter Vansittart. -
1940 The City Temple 1640-1940London: 1940A highly illustrated first edition of historical work on City Temple, in the original unclipped dust wrapper, with a frontispiece and 15 plates. -
Signed
1932 Love Lyrics from Five CenturiesLondon: 1932A lovely example of this scarce limited edition poetry anthology, illustrated with colour plates and signed by the editor and illustrator. -
Signed
2003 Brick LaneLondon : 2003A signed first edition of the brilliant debut novel by Monica Ali, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
Signed
2021 Case StudyLondon: 2021A fine, signed first edition in the original cloth with the original bright, unclipped dust wrapper, signed by the author to the title page. -
1972-2007 8vol Modern Literature: A Personal Selection on Home and AlienationLondon: 1972-2007Eight charming examples of modern literature, all touching on themes of Home and Alienation. -
Signed
2021 Three NovelsLondon: 2021A fine, signed first edition of this collection of three novels by Yuri Herrera in the original cloth with the original bright, unclipped dust wrapper. -
Signed
1991 The Invisible WormLondon: 1991A fine, signed first edition in the publisher's original cloth with the original bright, unclipped dust wrapper, signed by the author to the title page. -
Signed
1991 The Invisible WormLondon: 1991A fine, signed first edition in the publisher's original cloth with the original bright, unclipped dust wrapper, signed by the author to the title page. -
Signed
2021 Waiting for SunriseLondon: 2012A signed first edition, first impression of William Boyd’s literary espionage novel set against the psychological and political tensions of the years surrounding the First World War, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
Signed
1997 The Collected Short StoriesLondon: 1997A lovely signed first edition of Jeffrey Archer’s Collected Short Stories, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1985-1995 3Vol Collected Works by Anita BrooknerLondon: 1985-1995A fine three-volume set of first edition Anita Brookner novels in the original cloth with the original bright, unclipped dust wrappers. -
1964-1992 6vol Collection of Poetic WorksLondon: 1964-1992A collection of critically acclaimed poetic works across 6 volumes, in excellent condition Faber and Faber covers. -
Signed
2021 The Island of Missing TreesLondon: 2021A signed exclusive first edition of Elif Shafak’s The Island of Missing Trees, a contemporary novel set between Cyprus and London following a teenage girl uncovering her family’s divided past. -
1974 The ConservationistLondon: 1974A very pleasing copy of the first edition of The Conservationist in the publisher's original cloth with the original bright, clipped dust wrapper. -
1960-1987 3Vol A Trio of Novels by Nadine GordimerLondon: 1960-1987A nice set of three first edition Nadine Gordimer novels in the publisher's original cloth with the original bright, unclipped dust wrappers. -
1884-1885 Ancient English Metrical RomancesEdinburgh: 1884-1885The very scarce Edmund Goldsmid limited edition of Joseph Ritson's celebrated collection of Middle English romances, handsomely bound in signed half morocco bindings.