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Bibliography & General
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1937 Arabic GrammarCairo: 1937A useful Arabic grammar rule-book by E. E. Elder, the first edition. From the library of Edward Henderson. -
1694 The Great Historical Geographical and Poetical DictionaryLondon: 1694A smart copy of this comprehensive reference work. A highly specialised work, as nearly all the entries are on geographical and historical subjects. -
2008 On the Visionary Work and Revolutionary Life of an Idle IdolRochdale; London: 2008The first edition of this essay on William Morris as a revolutionary. A limited edition, with a facsimile letter from the author loosely inserted. -
1904 A List of Books Printed in Scotland before 1700Edinburgh: 1904A thorough bibliography of Scottish books printed before the turn of the eighteenth century. -
1983 William Morris in Private Press and Limited EditionsPhoenix: 1983A bright first edition of this extensive bibliography of books by and about William Morris, an important figure in the Victorian era. -
1894 The Communion PlateLondon: 1894-9Four presentation copies, signed by the author, of these illustrated works exploring the communion plate of London, Middlesex, and Essex. -
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1989 A Picture BookLondon: 1898A very scarce first edition picture book by Edwin Freshfield, illustrating a series of communion plates. The author's presentation copy, signed to the front free endpaper. -
1893 Visit of the Royal Archaeological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland Hand-List of Maces, Swords of StateNot Stated: 1893A very scarce programme commemorating the visit of the Royal Archaeological Institute to Mansion House, listing the maces and swords exhibited in the Egyptian Hall there. -
1896 Catalogue of the Montrose LibraryMontrose: 1896A lovely first edition of this extensive catalogue of Montrose Library, a very scarce volume. -
1896 Catalogue of the Montrose Library, Instituted 1785Montrose: 1896The very scarce published catalogue of the works held by this Scottish subscription library. -
1931 Modern First Editions: Points and Values (Second Series)London: 1931A limited edition reference work on the points and values of modern first editions, a useful work by Gilbert Fabes and William Foyle. -
1927 Die BibelBerline: 1927A lavishly-illustrated copy of this Lutherian Bible, internally impeccable. -
1969 A Bibliography of the Works of Sit Winston ChurchillLondon: 1969A very smart, second edition copy of this bibliography on works written by Sir Winston Churchill. -
1703 A Collection of Miscellanies upon Several Subjects Divine and MoralLondon: 1703An extremely scarce pocket sized publication providing over 300 phrases to assist in daily living. The miscellanies to this volume are branded as being 'divine and moral'. -
1908-10 Science in Modern LifeLondon: 1908-10A very smart set of this educational science series. This series was edited by Professor Ainsworth-Davis and covers a variety of subjects that fall within the everyday 'modern science'. -
1890 The Bibliographer's ManualLondon: 1890A set complete in six volumes of this extensive bibliographer's guide by James William Lowndes. -
1983 William Morris in Private Press and Limited EditionsPhoenix: 1983The first edition of this comprehensive work of bibliography concerning works associated with the artist William Morris. -
1928 Selection of Books, Manuscripts, Engravings, and Autograph LettersLondon: 1928A fascinating catalogue of scarce books, engravings and manuscripts, illustrated throughout. -
1833 Le Petit Poucet Revue De La Litterature des Theatres et Des ModesParis: 1833A very scarce French periodical providing a revue of literature and theatre. In a smart binding, with the original wraps bound in. -
1907 Bureau of American Ethnology ReportWashington: 1907The first edition of the twenty-fifth annual report of the Bureau of American Ethnology for the year 1903-04, replete with numerous plates and in text illustrations. -
1855-56 Report of the Superintendent of the Coast SurveyWashington: 1855-56A presentation copy of Alexander Dallas Bache's 1855 and 1856 reports on the Coast Survey, immense works illustrated with over one-hundred folding maps and plates across the two volumes. -
1801 Letters of Lady Russell From The Manuscript in the Library at Woburn AbbeyLondon: 1801A collection of the correspondences of Lady Rachel Russell, the seventeenth-century noblewoman. -
1966 Abendlandische BuchmalereiWien: 1966A superb first edition of this charming German volume illustrating occidental illuminated miniatures from manuscripts in the Austrian National Library. -
1840 Catalogue of the Burney Manuscripts in the British MuseumLondon: 1840An uncommon colossal catalogue of the Burney manuscripts found in the British Museum, illustrated. The first edition of the new series. -
1962 A Catalogue of Printed BooksLondon: 1962-1976Three smart first edition volumes comprising a catalogue of the printed books in the Wellcome Historical Medical Library, compiled by H. R. Denham. -
1985 The Two Sydenham SocietiesAcrise, Kent: 1985A historical and bibliographical work describing the important medical works published by the Sydenham Societies. -
1967 A Catalogue of Sixteenth Century Printed BooksBethesda, Maryland: 1967An excellent first edition of this extensive catalogue of sixteenth century printed books found in the National Library of Medicine. -
1788 The Theatrical RemembrancerLondon: 1788A very scarce bibliographical work on the history of dramatic performances in English, compiled by John Egerton. -
1814 The London Catalogue of Books With Their Sizes and PricesLondon: 1814A scarce and extensive catalogue detailing the books published in London in 1814, an immense bibliographical work. -
1911 Vanishing EnglandLondon: 1911A second edition copy of this work on British history and culture by P.H. Ditchfield. Illustrated throughout by Fred Roe. -
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1931 Ephemera for the ColophonNew York: 1931-37A very scarce series of eleven ephemera for the American quarterly periodical of 'The Colophon' for the 1930s, including advertising prospectus, subscribers promotional leaflets, and more. -
1955 Bibliotheca WallerianaStockholm: 1955A thorough two volume catalogue of the twenty thousand scientific works collected by Erik Waller. -
1818 Annuaire Historique UniverselParis: 1818-1854A set of Annuals on Universal History, or Political History by C. L. Lesur in twenty-seven volumes. -
1960 Various French Works from Le Livre de ChevetParis: 1960-1975An extremely attractive collection of a wide range of pocket sized French works from 'Le Livre de Chevet.' -
1737 Phytanthoza-IconographiaeRatisbonae: 1737An extremely scarce eighteenth century index to Johann Wilhelm Weinmann's definitive botanical work, both in Latin and German.