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Bibliography & General
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1815 Bibliotheca Anglo-PoeticaLondon: 1815The first edition of this bibliographical catalogue of works of Early English poetry, in a signed half morocco binding by Morrell. -
1897 A History of the PapacyLondon: 1897-99The new edition of Mandell Creighton's history of the papacy in six volumes. -
1838 The Patriarchate of BritainLondon: 1838The very scarce first edition of this book of reference to the Church of England. -
1981 Printing in CalcuttaLondon: 1981A lovely first edition of Graham Shaw's study of printing in late eighteenth century Calcutta. -
1957 English Gone WrongLondon: 1957The scarce first edition of Eric Partridge's booklet discussing the changes to the English language. -
1952-1963 3vol Works From The Language LibraryLondon: 1952-1963Three smart volumes from The Language Library, edited by Eric Partridge. -
1958-1976 4vol A Collection of Works by Eric PartridgeLondon: 1958-1976A set of four smart volumes from lexicographer, Eric Partridge. -
1961 A Charm of Words: Essays and Papers on LanguageNew York: 1961The first U.S. edition of this commentary on the English language from Eric Partridge. -
1948 Usage and Abusage: A Guide to Good EnglishLondon: 1948A fourth edition of this guide to the English language, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1947 Shakespeare's Bawdy: A Literary & Psychological Essay and a Comprehensive GlossaryLondon: 1947A limited edition of this essay on the "Bawdy" in Shakespeare's works. -
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1972 Thomas Johnson Botanical Journeys in Kent & HampsteadPittsburgh: 1972Facsimile of Thomas Johnson's work dedicated to his botanical journeys to Kent and Hampstead by John Gilmour, the author's presentation copy. -
1858 Memoirs chiefly illustrative of the History and Antiquities of NorthumberlandLondon: 1858The first edition of this important contribution to the history of Northumberland in two volumes, from the author's own library. -
1899 Pot-Pourri from a Surrey GardenLondon: 1899Later edition of this charming gardening book by Mrs C W Earle in stunning Hatchards binding. -
1910 Birds and their Nests and EggsLondon: 1910Ornithological account of birds' nests and eggs by George H Vos in charming Relfe Brothers signed binding. -
1916 Records of the Worshipful Company of Carpenters Vol IV Warden's Account Book 1546-1571Oxford: 1916A scarce limited edition volume from the records of the Worshipful Company of Carpenters. Volume IV only. -
1966 English Literature in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth CenturyOxford: 1966-9Three volumes from the Oxford History of English Literature. -
1995 Shakespeare SurveyLondon: 1995-17Bright first edition of ten volumes from the series of Shakespeare Surveys from Cambridge University Press. -
1888 The Works of Francis ParkmanBoston: 1888Twentieth edition of the complete works of Francis Parkman in twelve uniform volumes. -
1874-1884 Bishop Cranmer's Recantacyons; Unpublished Letters of Coleridge; Monckton PapersLondon: 1874-1884Three very scarce issues from volume XV of the 'Miscellanies of the Philobiblon Society', bound in delightfully patterned modern paper wraps. -
1764 Bibliographie Instructive: ou Traite de la Connoissance des Livres Rares et SinguliersParis: 1764A treatise on the knowledge of rare books, in the original French language. -
1963 Catalogue of Original and Early Editions of some of the Poetical and Prose Works of English WritersNew York: 1963Beautiful catalogue of early editions of the works of English writers from Langland to Prior in four volumes. -
1842-43 Latomia Freimaurerische Vierteljahrs-SchriftLeipzig: 1842-43A scarce German quarterly on Freemasonry, an illustrated work exploring the history and philosophy of the institution. -
1908 The Captain: A Magazine for Boys & "Old Boys"London: 1908-13Two volumes from 'The Captain' magazine for boys, containing early school stories by famous author P G Wodehouse. -
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1957 The Keswick WeekLondon: 1957The complete report from the 1957 Keswick Convention in the original and scarce dust wrapper. -
1933 Johnson's EnglandLondon: 1933-52A fascinating study of the times of Samuel Johnson edited by A S Turberville and complete in two volumes. -
1872 English Artists of the Present DayLondon: 1872The scarce first edition celebrative of English artists of the late nineteenth century. -
1846 Bohn's LibraryLondon: 1846-89A uniform set of twenty volumes from Henry Bohn's celebrated 'Library' series. -
1860 Dictionnaire Critique et Documentaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et GraveursFrance: 1860A new edition of E Benezit's thorough dictionary of painters, sculptors, designers and engravers from all over the world in eight illustrated volumes. -
1895 Dated Book-Plates (Ex-Libris) With a Treatise on Their Origin and DevelopmentLondon: 1895A smart first edition of Walter Hamilton's illustrated treatise on the history of dated bookplates. -
1948 What the Countryman Wants to KnowLondon: 1948Fascinating work answering everyday questions of natural history, complete in its vanishingly scarce dust wrapper. -
1952 Rocking Horse JourneyLondon: 1952A lovely first edition of this study of British character development by C E Vulliamy from the library of Robert Lusty. -
1923 De Indulgentiis Seraphici Ordinis: Hodie VigentibusNot Stated : 1923Scarce Latin work concerned with the Franciscan Order. -
1930 Prospectus and Retrospectus of the Nonesuch PressLondon: 1930A smart first edition copy of this prospectus for the upcoming publication of the Nonesuch Press for 1930. -
1881 Aunt Judy's Annual Volume for 1881London: 1881A uncommon 1881 volume of 'Aunt Judy's Annual,' containing short stories, poetry, and illustrations for children. -
1910 Collectio Actorum SS DN Pii Papae XRomae: 1910Review of Pope Pius X's acts in respect to minority families at the end of the seventh century, a scarce work.