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Bibliography & General
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1891 A Manual of BibliographyLondon: 1891A comprehensive illustrated study the many aspects of book collecting and cataloguing by Walter Thomas Rogers. -
1952 A Bibliography of English Corantos and Periodical Newsbooks 1620-1642London: 1952A smart first edition copy of Folke Dahl's comprehensive bibliography on seventeenth century broadsides in England. -
1969 The Manuscripts of Henry Savile of BankeLondon: 1969The first edition of Andrew G. Watson's analysis of the manuscript collection of Henry Savile of Banke, in the scarce original glassine. -
1962 Licensers to the Press, &c. to 1640: A Biographical IndexOxford: 1962The first edition of W.W. Greg's biographical index of seventeenth century 'licensers for the press', in the very scarce original glassine. -
1839 The Prospectus and Deed of Settlement of Queen's College, BathLondon: 1839A very scarce prospectus for a planned 'Queen's College' in Bath, a detailed presentation of the college, which never came to be. -
1962 Liturgical Music Incunabula: A Descriptive CatalogueLondon: 1962The first edition of Kathi Meyer-Baer's comparison of printed music in liturgical incunabula, in the very scarce original glassine. -
1933 The Recollections of a BookmanLondon: 1933An attractive example of Arthur A. Stevens's record of 'thirty-three years with three famous book-houses, and some account of noted books'. -
1889 Supplements to the Third and Final Series of Bibliographical Collections and Notes 1474-1700London: 1889The scarce first edition of the supplementary volume of the third series of W. Carew Hazlitt's bibliographical study. -
1893 First Editions of American AuthorsCambridge, MA: 1893A very smart copy of this useful bibliography detailing the first editions of American authors by co-founder of the publisher Herbert Stuart Stone. -
1962 Robert Gibbings: A BibliographyLondon: 1962A smart first edition of this illustrated bibliographical work on the art of Robert Gibbings, limited to nine hundred and fifty copies. -
1897 A Bibliography of Gilbert White of SelborneWestminster: 1897The author's presentation copy of Edward A. Martin's bibliography of Gilbert White, the natural historian and antiquarian of Selborne. -
2007 The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a Collection of Wizarding Fairy-TalesLondon: 2007Sotheby's special auction catalogue focusing solely on their sale of J. K. Rowling's unique handmade manuscript of 'Tales of Beedle the Bard'. -
1930 A Catalogue of the Entire Contents of the Hotel Cecil Strand W.C.London: 1930A vanishingly scarce catalogue detailing the auction selling the entire contents of the Hotel Cecil in London. -
1907 Auld Acquaintance a Book For Friends and RemembrancesLondon: 1907A very scarce first edition 'book of remembrances', a charming illustrated work intended for people to sign and inscribe. -
1991 Scenery of Great Britain and Ireland in Aquatint and Lithography, 1770-1860San Francisco: 1991A smart facsimile reprint of Abbey's bibliographical catalogue of artwork capturing British and Irish scenery between 1770 and 1860. -
1976-86 A Short-Title Catalogue of Books Printed in England Scotland and IrelandLondon: 1976-86The second edition of this comprehensive bibliography of English, Scottish and Irish books, in their original dust wrappers. -
1928 A Bibliographical Catalogue of the Writings of Sir Arthur Conan DoyleTunbridge Wells: 1928A first edition copy of this bibliography of the renowned author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. -
1994 South African War Books: An Illustrated BibliographyLondon: 1994A smart first edition of this bibliography of South African War books, with illustrations. -
2001 Discworld Thieves' Guild Yearbook & Diary 2002London: 2001A fine diary for the year 2002, Discworld-themed with extensive information on their Thieves' Guild, and notes on important dates in the world's history. -
1793 The Gentleman, Tradesman, and Farmer's Complete Pocket CompanionBirmingham: 1793A very scarce pocket companion, containing a wealth of essential information for gentlemen, tradesmen, and farmers. -
1937 Imprimerie Wetterwald Modeles Pour VinsBordeaux: 1937An exceptional and vanishingly scarce catalogue of wine label designs, including those for many of the most luxurious appellations in winemaking, published by noted wine label designer, Wetterwald. -
1870 2vol Pleasant Pages for Young People: A Book of Instruction and AmusementLondon: 1870A smart two volume set of this study of the British infant schooling system, containing volumes V and VI only. -
1929 Jane Austen: A BibliographyLondon: 1929A limited edition copy of this illustrated bibliography of Jane Austen's works. -
1926 Bibliotheca Scotica: A Catalogue of BooksGlasgow : 1926A scarce illustrated catalogue of books relating to Scotland sold by John Smith & Son Ltd in the original cloth with a forward by Lauchlan MacLean Watt. -
1836 2vol The Antient Kalendars and Inventories of the Treasury of His Majesty's ExchequerLondon: 1836Volumes one and two of the official document containing the calendars and inventories of the Royal Treasury, with folding plates. -
1890-1935 Four Very Scarce Programmes Relating to DevonExeter: 1890-1935An interesting collection of four very scarce programmes for events held in Devon. -
1889 Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours. The English Humourists in Art.London: 1889A very scarce catalogue detailing an 1889 exhibition of the works of noted English humorists, illustrated with examples of their works. -
1888 Catalogue of a Loan Collection of the Works of Randolph CaldecottManchester: 1888A very scarce catalogue of an 1888 exhibition of the Works of Randolph Caldecott, hosted by the Manchester Brasenose Club. -
1910 Buffalo Bill Bids You Good Bye FarewellNew York; Cincinnati : 1910A scarce programme for Buffalo Bill's 1910 farewell tour, an interesting piece of Wild West Americana. -
1894 Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the WorldNew York: 1894An interesting and scarce piece of Victorian Americana, a programme for Buffalo Bill's 1894 show in New York. -
1905 The Grimani BreviaryVenice: 1905A faithful facsimile of the impressive illuminated manuscript of the Flemish Renaissance, 'The Grimani Breviary'. -
1818 The Northern Star, or, Monthly MagazineLondon; Sheffield: 1818A very scarce to see Yorkshire periodical from the Regency period, a comprehensive register of the county, illustrated with six plates. -
1801 Willis' Survey of St. Asaph, Considerably EnlargedWrexham: 1801A scarce two volume edition of antiquarian Browne Willis's study of the north Wales town of St. Asaph. -
1828 The Post Office Annual Directory for 1828-29; Edinburgh, Leith, and NewhavenEdinburgh: 1828The very scarce twenty-third annual publication of this impressively detailed directory of Edinburgh, Leith, and Newhaven. -
1864 The Eton School Lists from 1791 to 1851London: 1864A scarce second edition of this complete school list from Eton between 1791 to 1850. -
1835 The Portfolio; or, a Collection of State Papers, illustrative of the History of Our TimesLondon: 1835A scarce copy of two numbers from the first volume of James Ridgway's collection of state papers.