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Bibliography & General
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1996 Edgar Rice BurroughsJefferson: 1996A lovely first edition, second impression of this bibliography of the work of Edgar Rice Burroughs, signed by the author Robert B. Zeuschner. -
1967 Winston S. Churchill CompanionLondon: 1967-72A collection of three first editions in six parts of the companions to Winston S. Churchill's authorised biography by Randolph Churchill and Martin Gilbert. -
1930 Proverb LiteratureLondon: 1930The first edition of this work of reference, a bibliography of works relating to proverbs. -
c1960 The War Diaries of Field Marshal AlanbrookeNot Stated : c1960A unique essay looking at the historical importance of field marshal Alanbrooke and his diaries, smartly bound in stiff paper wraps. -
1902 The Beginning of the WorldLondon: 1902The illustrated biblical story of the origin of the world, with twenty-five engravings by Edward Burne-Jones. -
c1890 Paroissien RomainLimoges: c1890An illustrated pocket-sized prayer book in both French and Latin. -
1834 Report from the Select Committee on Medical Education: Part III, Society of ApothecariesLondon: 1834A very scarce report from the Select Committee on Medical Education, containing the minutes of evidence from June 1834, for The Society of Apothecaries. -
1957 Record of the Professional Career of Geoffrey Dale BlakeKensington, London: 1957A handsomely bound, illustrated volume celebrating the career of Geoffrey Dale Blake, after he was elected President of The Chartered Auctioneers and Estate Agents Institute in 1957. A one-of-a-kind item. -
1855 Message From the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress Part IIIWashington: 1855A smart copy of Part III of this report from the President of the United States to the two houses of congress ahead of the first session of the thirty-fourth congress, an uncommon work. -
1726 A New Book of CyphersLondon: 1716A scarce edition of Samuel Sympson's book of cyphers. A smart copy of this work. -
1859-1931 Lancashire BibliographyManchester and Liverpool: 1859-1931A collection of four scarce pamphlets on publishing in Manchester and Liverpool during the eighteenth century, bound as one. -
1963 A Bibliography of the Works of Sir Winston ChurchillLondon: 1963A first edition account of the complete bibliography of Winston Churchill, containing information on approximately 1,500 items written by the former Prime Minister. -
2001 The Taurus Collection 150 Collectable Books on the AntarcticLondon: 2001A first edition of this account of the antarctic books in the Taurus Collection, a lovely reference work illustrated profusely throughout. -
1894-1899 2Vols Supplements to the General Stud BookLondon: 1894-1899Two very scarce but impressively informative supplements to the General Stud Book, providing a detailed account of England's brood mares and foals in the late nineteenth century. -
1927 Catalogue of the Loan Exhibition of Flemish and Belgian ArtLondon: 1927A beautiful memorial catalogue of the loan Exhibition of Flemish and Belgian art, a publication limited to one thousand copies with lovely illustrations. -
1907 The Old Quadrangle Edinburgh University MCM-MCMVEdinburgh: 1907A scarce, fascinating description of the physical spaces of Edinburgh University from 1900 to 1905, written anonymously by four graduates and printed locally in Edinburgh. -
1976 The Old TelegraphsLondon: 1976A comprehensive history of the kinds of telegraphs developed in the eighteenth and nineteenth century, an excellent first edition in the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1930 Catalogue de ReliuresParis: [1930]A limited edition illustrated catalogue of the fine bindings at the Gumuchian library, in both English and French. -
1894 Letters to Young ShootersLondon: 1894-6A collection of the three volumes completing Ralph Payne-Gallwey's guide to shooting, a miscellany of early editions, the third series is a first. -
1609 Observations Upon Caesars ComentariesLondon: 1609A very scarce early edition of Sir Clement Edmonde's work on Julius Caesar's 'Commentaries'. -
1876 Regulations for the Instruction and Movements of CavalryLondon: 1876An official reference work concerning the cavalry branch of the British Army. -
1841 Vade-Mecum du ChretienParis: 1841A smart copy of this pocket-sized handbook to Christian behaviour. -
1877 Descriptive and Historical Catalogie of the Pictures in The National Gallery, With Biographical Noticed of the Deceased PaintersLondon: 1877A handsomely bound and scarce referential guide to the National Gallery's catalogue, published by Her Majesty's Stationary Office. -
1913 The Sinclair Handbook of PhotographyLondon: 1913A very scarce practical guide to photography, the second edition of this work. -
1826 Review of the Apocrypha ControversyLondon: 1826A very scarce pamphlet regarding the Apocrypha controversy of the 1820s, the first edition. -
1890 Half Hours With The Best AuthorsLondon: 1890Two volumes of Charles Knight's selection of works by the best authors, confined to those to be read in half an hour, in a charming Bickers and Son binding. -
1926 The Church Plate of the County of EssexColchester : 1926The scarce first edition of this reference work of the church plates of Essex by G Montagu Benton. -
1910 Kneipe in Honour of C.F. Chandler Given by the Officers and Students of the Chemical Department Columbia UniversityColumbia University: 1910A smart bound copy of the hymns sung at a part given for C.F. Chandler at the Chemical Department, Columbia University , on May 13, 1910. A very scarce object. -
1967-68 Kelly's Directory of Manufacturers and MerchantsKingston-upon-Thames: 1967-68Volume II of Kelly's annual trade directory, covering Europe, Africa, Asia, America and Oceania. -
c1900 City of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Illustrated Handbook to the Permanent Collections of Industrial Art ObjectsBirmingham: c1900A very scarce copy of this handbook to the industrial art collections, published by the city of Birmingham. -
1989 Lawrence WeaverYork: 1989A lovely first edition of this bibliography of the works of Lawrence Weaver by his grandson, an edition limited to five hundred copies. -
1986 The Brotherton Collection, University of LeedsLeeds: 1986A bright first edition study of fifty of the most exciting works held by the University of Leeds's Brotherton Collection. -
1829 Syllabaire Francois; or, A French Spelling-BookMontreal: 1829A scarce early French spelling book. -
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1859 Glossaire Roman des Chroniques RimesHayez: 1859An attractive first edition of Emile Gachet's Glossaire Roman des Chroniques Rimes. -
1935 Catalogue of Drawings in the Collection Formed by Sir Thomas PhillippsCheltenham: 1935A very scarce, limited edition reference work on the drawings in the collection of Sir Thomas Phillipps, noted English antiquary and book collector.