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Bibliography & General
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1983 Understanding the Structure of Scientific and Technical Literature: A Case Study ApproachLondon: 1983A smart first edition of this scarce work on critical study, signed and inscribed by the author. -
1935 British Optical Association Library Catalogue Volume IILondon: 1935An interesting catalogue and bibliography on works on Optometry, created by the British Optical Association and bound in a crushed quarter morocco binding. -
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1854 Some Remarks on the Prefaces to the First Editions of ClassicsLondon: 1854A signed presentation copy of Beriah Botfield's very scarce bibliographical work. -
1891 Index to First Series of the Transactions of The Royal Institute of British ArchitectsLondon: 1891A vanishingly scarce index referencing works issued in print by the Royal Institute of British Architects. -
1958 2vol Bibliographia Brasiliana: A Bibliographical Essay on Rare Books About BrazilAmsterdam and Rio De Janeiro: 1958A complete two volume set of this limited edition, illustrated, bibliographical work on Brazilian books and books on Brazil. -
1983 A Bibliography of A. Conan DoyleOxford: 1983A very smart first edition of this complete bibliography of the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. -
1906 An Omar Khayyam Calendar for the Year 1907London: 1906A charming calendar for 1907, each month accompanied by an extract from Fitzgerald's translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. -
1939 John Dryden: A Bibliography of Early Editions and of DrydenianaOxford: 1939A smart first edition of this comprehensive bibliography of the works of English writer John Dryden. -
1960 John Masefield, O. M. The Queen's Poet LaureateLondon: 1960Lovely first limited edition of this work of reference concerning the works by John Masefield. -
1969 John Milton: An Annotated Bibliography 1929-1968Pitssburgh: 1969An excellent revised copy of this exhaustive bibliography containing of all works related to John Milton. -
1968 Catalogue of Egyptian Antiquities in the British Museum. I: Mummies and Human RemainsLondon: 1968An excellent first edition copy of this volume, recording the mummies and human remains held at the British Museum, in a catalogue of Egyptian antiquities. -
1993 Bibliografica ComplutenseMadrid: 1993An extensive bibliography on the impressive array of books owned by the Complutense University of Madrid, published for the seventh centenary of the university. -
1954-1965 2vols A Bibliography of the Works of Antoine Laurent Lavoisier, 1743-1794, with SupplementLondon: 1954-1965The first edition of the bibliography, with the supplement, of the works of the renowned French nobleman and "father of modern chemistry" Antoine Laurent Lavoisier. -
1981 Dr. Martin Lister: A BibliographyLondon: 1981A very smart limited edition of this bibliography of the work of English naturalist Martin Lister, with illustrations. -
1977 Sigmund Freud's Writings: A Comprehensive BibliographyNew York: 1977A smart first edition of this comprehensive bibliography of the writings of Austrian neurologist, Sigmund Freud. -
1951 A Bio-Bibliography of Edward Jenner 1749-1823London: 1951A smart limited edition copy of this bio-bibliography of English physician and scientist Edward Jenner. -
1960 A Bibliography of Dr. Robert HookeOxford: 1960A smart first edition of this bibliography of English polymath Dr. Robert Hooke, with the original price-clipped dust wrapper. -
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1887 Scripta ManentNeuchatel: 1887A smartly bound limited edition work on the autograph collection of Alfred Bovet, signed by Bovet himself. -
1995 Catalogue of Books, Manuscripts, Photographs, and Scientific InstrumentsStorrs-Mansfield: 1995A fine limited edition work containing the complete catalogues of books and items sold by Ernst Weil. -
1985 The Two Sydenham SocietiesKent: 1985A historical and bibliographical work describing the important medical works published by the Sydenham Societies. -
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1999 A Bibliography of Model YachtingLondon: 1999A lovely copy of this scarce bibliography of model yachting, with a signed inscription from one of the authors. -
1881 The New Bryant and Stratton Common School Book-KeepingNew York and Chicago: 1881A smartly rebound copy of this detailed work on book-keeping in schools and academies. -
1979 The County of Oxford: A Catalogue of Medieval Stained GlassLondon: 1979A bright catalogue of medieval stained glass found in the county of Oxford, illustrated with colour plates. -
1930 The Dickens AdvertiserLondon: 1930The first edition of this charming collection of advertisements, originally appearing in the early publications of Charles Dickens' works. -
1965 A Bibliography of Regimental Histories of the British ArmyLondon: 1965A smart first edition of this historical record of the regiments in the British Army. -
1913 Wellcome's Professional Nurse's Diary 1913-1914London: 1913A smart first edition of Wellcome's professional nurse's diary for the year 1913 to 1914, with illustrations. -
1959 Catalogue of the Plume Library at Maldon, EssexMaldon: 1959The first edition of this detailed catalogue of the books held in the Plume Library, from the library of Christina Foyle. -
1818 A Bibliographical Account of the Principal Works Relating to English TopographyLondon: 1818The first edition of William Upcott's important bibliography, in which he documents work published relating to English topography. -
1949 The Double Crown Club: Register of Past and Present MembersLondon: 1949A smart first edition of this register of members of the Double Crown Club, limited to one hundred and fifty copies. -
1896 The Garrick Club NoticesNot Stated : 1896A limited edition printed reproduction of a manuscript listing the former members of one of the oldest members' clubs in the world, The Garrick Club. -
1929 Catalogue of Wall-PapersLondon: 1929An uncommon catalogue of antique wall papers held at the Victoria and Albert Museum. -
1978 William S. Burroughs A Bibliography, 1953-73Charlottesville: 1978The first edition of this bibliography on the work of credited American writer and visual artist William S. Burroughs -
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1969 A Bibliography of Loui ZukofskyLos Angeles: 1969A signed limited edition of this scarce bibliography on the work of American poet Louis Zukofsky, written by his wife Celia. -
c1929 Catalogue of the Hiler Costume LibraryParis : c1929A very scarce bibliography of titles on costume, created in response to the lack of cohesive works at the time. -
1945 3vol Short-Title Catalogue of Books Printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America 1641-1700New York: 1945A smart complete three volume first edition set of this extensive catalogue of short-titles. -
1889-1945 Book Collecting Reference WorksLondon: 1889-45Five informative reference works on book collecting, all in the original bindings, with two works being first editions.