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Bibliography & General
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c1904 I.C.S. Reference LibraryLondon: c1904Containing a series of textbooks on numerous subjects for the students of the International Correspondence Schools. -
1899 The International Code of Signals for the use of all NationsLondon: 1899A comprehensive code of signals, with colour illustrations. -
1903 Annual Report of the Technical Education Board of the London County Council 1902-1903London : 1903A scarce first edition report of the Technical Education Board for the years 1902-1903. -
1908 Harrod's Royal Despatch of Great Britain and IrelandLondon: 1908This uncommon volume contains a wealth of statistical information on every city, town, and village in Britain and Ireland -
1845 The Post-Office Annual Glasgow Directory for 1845-1846Glasgow: 1845A scarce annual directory for Glasgow, dated 1845 to 1846. -
1985 Master Drawings from the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic ArtsGeneva : [1985]An impressive illustrated catalogue of the master drawings from the Achenbach Foundation of Graphic Arts, limited edition enclosed in its original slipcase. -
1822 A Critical and Analytical Dissertation on the Names of PersonsLondon : 1822A scarce first edition copy of this work exploring the history of names. -
c1880 Deposit Receipt BookLondon: c1880A blank ledger from the late 19th century, bound in lovely reverse calf -
1922 Edgar Sheppard Hand Written Snap ShotsNot Stated: 1922A unique handwritten journal, registering wedding gifts received by an anonymous bride and groom, compiled by Edgar Sheppard. -
1977 Trollope: a BibliographyKent: 1977Bright second impression of Michael Sadleir's survey of the works of Anthony Trollope, enclosed in its unclipped dust wrapper. -
1848-50 3vol The Family Economist: A Penny Monthly MagazineLondon: 1848-50An uncommon to see set of this popular Victorian penny magazine advising the reader on household economy. -
1829 A Complete and Universal System of Short HandBath : 1829A very scarce fourth edition of S. Sams's system of short hand. -
1826 The House Book; or, Family Chronicle of Useful Knowledge and Cottage PhysicianLondon: 1826A scarce first edition work by WIlliam Scott, an extensive guide to housekeeping in Georgian England, illustrated with one hand-coloured plate. -
c1858 Englishwoman's Domestic MagazineLondon: c1858Volume VI of the Beetons' domestic magazine in half calf binding, a bright copy. -
1786 A List of the Officers of the Army and Marines with an IndexLondon: 1786A scarce, eighteenth-century reference work on the officers of the army and marines, bound in full contemporary morocco. -
1904 The Register of S. Chad's College DenstoneShrewsbury: 1904A scarce illustrated work on S. Chad's School in Denstone from 1873 to 1904. -
1836 A Catalogue of Engravings after the Finest Pictures of the Schools of EuropeLondon: 1836A very scarce catalogue of engravings forming a part of the stock of Hodgson and Graves. -
1826-30 Every Man's Book; or, Useful Companion for 1826, 1827, 1828, 1829, 1830London: 1826-30Five very scarce reference companions bound in one volume, extremely detailed works offering a wealth of legal and historical information. -
c1930 Robert White & SonsTemple Bar : c1910A very scarce illustrated catalogue of the embroidery and armours from Robert White & Sons's workshops. -
1869 Almanach de la Lanterne Pour 1869Paris: 1869A very scarce almanac published by 'La Lanterne' satirical journal, led by the vaudeville writer Henri Rochefort. -
1938 Directory for 1938Suton : 1938A directory for the Sutton area from 1938, with a large folding map. -
1827 Shakesperiana Catalogue of all The Books, pamphlets, etc relating to ShakespeareLondon : 1827A first edition of this catalogue of Shakespeare's works. -
c1898 Rd Melhuish & Sons: Awards for Excellence of Machinery and ToolsLondon: c1898A very scarce catalogue of the awards for machinery and tools by Melhuish & Sons -
1891 Daily Weather Charts for the period of six weeks ending June 25, 1885 to illustrate the tracks of the two cyclones in the Arabian SeaLondon : 1891A first edition copy of this collection of charts showcasing the progress of two cyclones, with colour charts. -
1872 A Practical Handbook of Useful Information on all Points Connected with Hiring, Buying, or Building A HouseLondon : 18722A smart copy of this guide to buying a house, with illustrations throughout. -
c1900 Scrapbook of Coats of Arms and CrestsNot Stated : c1900An original scrapbook of coats of arms and crests in full morocco binding. -
1931 Bibliography of William HazlittLondon : 1931A comprehensive bibliography of the works of critic William Hazlitt. -
1744 Rider's British Merlin: For the Year of Our Lord God 1744. Being the Bissextile or Leap-YearLondon: 1744A mid-eighteenth century almanac, one of the earliest to be published, written under the curious pseudonym Cardanus Rider. -
1976 A Bibliography of George Berkeley Bishop of CloyneOxford: 1976A bright first edition copy of this comprehensive bibliography of the works of George Berkeley Bishop of Cloyne. -
1977 A Bibliography of Henry King Bishop of ChichesterLondon : 1977An attractive limited edition copy of this bibliography of the works of Henry King. -
1931 Bibliography of William HazlittLondon: 1931The limited edition of this bibliography of the works of William Hazlitt compiled by Geoffrey Keynes. -
1951 An Almanack for the Year of Our Lord 1951London: 1951A fascinating reference work for 1951, in its complete edition. -
1816 The British Imperial Calendar For 1816: or, General Register of the United KingdomLondon: 1816The 1816 volume of 'British Imperial Calendar', a conclusive reference work for British residents of that year, containing a wealth of knowledge conveyed in lists. -
1875 Abel Drake Prince of Wales Theatre GlasgowGlasgow: 1875A very scarce theatre programme from 1875 for a performance of Abel Drake. -
1887 Price List Sutherland BrothersEdinburgh: 1887A very scarce price list from the local grocers in Edinburgh from the late nineteenth century. -
1960 A Bibliography of Dr Robert HookeOxford : 1960Bibliographical study of Robert Hooke by Geoffrey Keynes, the first edition of this work.