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Bibliography & General
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1965 Kelly's Handbook to the Titled, Landed and Official ClassesLondon: 1965Uncommon edition of this Kelly's handbook to the upper classes for 1965, the ninety-first annual edition. -
1957 A Catalogue of the Nimrud IvoriesLondon: 1957An informative first edition copy containing the British Museum's catalogue of the Nimrud ivories, written by R. D. Barnett and illustrated with various full-page illustrations. -
1893-1902 The Register of the Diocese of Worcester & Episcopal Registers, Diocese of WorcesterOxford: 1897-1902Two copious referential volumes concerning the Diocese of Worcester, illustrated throughout with numerous plates. -
1807 Hutchins Improved: Being an Almanack and Ephemeris for 1807New York: 1807A very scarce early nineteenth century edition of John Nathan Hutchins' almanac of the movements of the sun, moon and planets. -
1928 Housing: With Particular Reference to Post-War Housing SchemesLondon: 1928A scarce referential work about post-war housing schemes in London, published by the London County Council in 1928. -
1992 Maples Fine Furnishers A Household Name for 150 YearsLondon : 1992An interesting and insightful history of Maples in a beautifully presented first edition, illustrated copy. -
1948 Chronicles of the Hedges and Other EssaysLondon: 1948A wonderfully illustrated first edition of John Richard Jefferies’ ‘Chronicles of the Hedges and Other Essays’, in unclipped dust wrapper. -
1995 Mark Twain A to Z: The Essential Reference to his Life and WritingsNew York: 1995A wonderfully informative chronology on the life of Mark Twain as well as his various works, with various illustrations and presented in the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1987 The Estelle Doheny CollectionNew York: [1987]A lovely complete catalogue for the Estelle Doheny Collection auction of 1987, six volumes plus index. -
1935 A Bibliography of English Poetical MiscellaniesOxford: 1935An interesting bibliographical work which covers English literature from 1521-1750, bound in quarter-cloth on paper boards. -
1951 Kelly's Handbook to the Titled, Landed, and Official ClassesLondon: 1951The seventy-seventh edition of this notorious referential work recording the titled, landed, and official classes in Great Britain for 1951. -
1979 Notes and IndexesOxford : 1979A bright first impression of this reference work to Herbert Grierson's 'The Letters of Sir Walter Scott.' -
1942 France 1715-1815, A Guide to Materials in ClevelandCleveland, Ohio: 1942A unique bibliographic guide to the materials relating to France from 1715 to 1815 held in the libraries in Cleveland, Ohio, part of a limited edition publication. -
1924 The Keeper's BookLondon: 1924A large paper copy of this striking comprehensive guide to gamekeeping, with colourful plates. -
1890 The Racing CalendarLondon: 1890-1943A twenty-two volume set in uniform bindings of equestrian racing calendars spanning from 1890 to 1943. -
1961 4vols Subject Index of Modern Books Acquired 1946-1950London: 1961The very scarce complete four volume set containing a subject index of all modern books acquired by the British Museum between the years of 1946 and 1950. -
1912 Societé Artistique des AmateursParis : 1912An uncommon copy of the annual directory for 1912 of the Societé Artistique des Amateurs, in a beautiful quarter calf binding. -
1991 Twentieth-Century Crime and Mystery WritersChicago: 1991A reference guide to twentieth-century crime and mystery writers, including a list of writers' works along with a biography and description of their novels. -
1969 LexilogusLondon: 1869A translation of Buttmann's philological study of ancient Greek text, the sixth edition of this uncommon work. -
1827 Vox StellarumLondon: 1827The first edition of this popular astrological almanack by Francis Moore for the year 1827. -
Surveys of Gower and Kilvey, and of several mesne manors within that seignioryLondon: 1861-1870A beautifully bound collection of historical survey documents, including Cromwell's Survey of Gower, with colour plate illustrations. -
c1892 The Holy BibleLondon: c1892A morocco bound Bible with the Old and New Testaments, featuring illustrations and maps. -
1916 Made in the TrenchesLondon: 1916The first trade edition of this charming volume of personal war records, complete with its scarce dust wrapper. -
1894 Twelve Charts of the Tidal Streams on the West Coast of ScotlandLondon: 1894A first edition oceanography text comprised of twelve admiralty charts showing the tidal streams on the West Coast of Scotland. -
1831 Comparative Account of the Population of Great Britain in the Years 1801,London: 1831A fascinating reference work on the population of Britain during the Georgian era, comprising of information taken from census, illustrated with two colour maps. -
1833 Abstract of the Answers and Returns Made Pursuant to an Act, Passed in the EleventhLondon: 1833An uncommon copy of this extensive volume of answers and returns regarding George IV's population act. -
1801-02 Abstract of the Answers and Returns Pursuant to an Act Passed in the Forty-First Year of His Majesty King George IIILondon: 1801-02A scarce report of the first census taken in England, Wales, and Scotland, the first edition published in 1801 and 1802. Rebound in half calf with marbled boards. -
1862 Census of England, Wales, and Scotland for the Year 1861London: 1862A comprehensive, four volume set of the 1861 census of England, Wales, and Scotland, uniformly rebound in half calf. A scarce work. -
1903 Complete Census of England and Wales, 1901London: 1903Presenting a complete collection of the Census of England and Wales for the year 1901, uniformly bound and complete with folding maps, as issued. A scarce work. -
1991 The Fowler Architectural Collection of John HopkinsBaltimore: 1991A unique proof copy of the 1991 facsimile for the Fowler Architectural Collection at John Hopkins University, with 30 plates and folding tables to rear. -
2008 Manuscrits Enlumines et Livres PrecieuxChartres: 2008An extensive catalogue of the illuminated manuscripts and antique books in the Sourget Library, a lovely first edition. -
1902 Ten Fac-Simile ReproductionsBoston: 1901-3An uncommon collection of this limited edition set proposing a bibliographical and historical study of American states and various subjects through facsimile reproductions of documents and others, by Samuel Abbott Green. Some bright copies. -
1973 A Bibliography of the Works of W. Somerset MaughamEdmonton: 1973The first Canadian edition of Stott's bibliography of the works of playwright, novelist and short story writer W. Somerset Maugham. -
1963 A Bibliography of Ezra PoundLondon: 1963The first edition of Donald Gallop's standard bibliography of the works of American modernist Ezra Pound. -
1937 The Nonesuch DickensLondon: 1937A complete, informative prospectus on the Nonesuch Dickensiana. The first edition, illustrated throughout. -
1958 Report on Kenya FisheriesNairobi: 1958-64Five reports in the original wraps of Kenya fisheries for 1957, 1958, 1960, 1962, and 1963. Some scarce copies.