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Bibliography & General
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La Bibliotheque de Feu Edouard Rahir Ancient LibraireParis: 1930-31A two volume set of the catalogue of the library of Edouard Rahir. -
1820-22 Six French Legal PamphletsParis: 1820-22Six pamphlets containing French and Italian legal reports and records. -
1856 Cours Familier de LittratureParis: 1856The complete Cours familier de littrature for the year 1856. -
1925 Seals in the Public Record OfficeOxford: 1925A very scarce and lovely copy of this record of public seals by R C Fowler, illustrated throughout. -
1787 The Tablet of Memory Shewing Every Memorable Event In HistoryLondon: 1787A smart copy of this uncommon eighteenth century almanac. -
1924 A Classified Catalogue of the Books, Pamphlets, and MapsLondon: 1924The first edition of this uncommon catalogue of books, pamphlets, and maps in the library for the societies for the promotion of Hellenic and Roman studies. -
1820 Holyhead Road. Reports of Mr. Telford to the Commissioners for the Improvement of theLondon: 1820A very scarce report on the improvements for the London-Holyhead road, by Thomas Telford, illustrated with folding plates. -
1929 The Twelve Moneths, or, a Pleasant and Profitable Discourse of Every ActionLondon: 1929A very scarce facsimile of this wonderful diary with Matthew Stevenson's descriptions of each month, illustrated with engravings by Celia Fiennes. -
1809 Le Matre D'Espagnol, Ou lemns de la Langue Espagnole, A L'Usage Des FrancaisLyon: 1809A very scarce early edition of Le Matre D'Espagnol, Ou lemns de la Langue Espagnole, A L'Usage Des Francais by J. L. Barthelemi Cormon. -
1846 Pithy Papers on Singular SubjectsLondon: 1846An uncommon copy of George Mogridge's collection of educational essays. -
1931 A Bibliography and a Critical Survey of the Works of Henry WilliamsonGloucestershire: 1931A nicely bound limited edition bibliography and critical study on the renowned author Henry Williamson, compiled towards the beginning of his career. -
1803 Memorabilia CantabrigiaeLondon: 1803The first edition of this early nineteenth century account on the history of the various colleges in Cambridge by Joseph Wilson. -
1829 Liber ScholasticusLondon: 1829A scarce first edition copy of this 1829 account on the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. -
c1950 Embroidered Blank NotebookUnknown: c1950A beautiful embroidered notebook in a floral pattern from the mid twentieth century. -
1818 Cobbett's Weekly Political RegisterLondon: 1818A very scarce copy of Cobbett's weekly political register; the XXXIII volume from January to June. -
1924 CathedralsLondon: [1924]A richly illustrated first impression of this volume detailing the architectural features and history of British cathedrals. -
2008 Livres AncienParis: 2008The first edition of this scarce reference work. A bright copy comprising a beautifully illustrated catalogue of the Parisian antiquarian of Chamonal. -
1908 George Kent's Catalogue of Apparatus for the Measurement of WaterLondon: 1908A scarce first edition, complete with six sections in one, of George Kent's fascinating catalogue of apparatus for the measurement of water. -
1913 Documents Illustrating Early Education in WorcesterLondon: 1913A first edition copy of this scarce volume comprising historical documents illustrating early education in Worcester. -
1771 Elemens du DroitAvignon: 1771A very scarce edition of Elemens du Droit ou Traduction du Premier Livre du Digeste avec des Notes Historiques sur le Droit Romain et sur le Droit Francois by M. Troussel. -
1947 Chateaux de France DisparusNot stated : 1947A charming book on various vanished French castles. The first edition, with several stunning illustrations. -
1927 Artificial SilkLondon: 1927An excellent illustrated book detailing the remarkable progress made in manufacture and uses of the fabric during the beginning of the twentieth century. In the very scarce dustwrapper. -
1970 Marble Hill House and its OwnersLondon: 1970A brilliant volume detailing the history of the beautiful Marble Hill House and the life at Twickenham. The first edition, illustrated. -
1938 Manufacture Francaise d'Armes and CyclesSaint-Etienne: 1938A unique French catalogue from the mail order company Manufrance, illustrated with colour plates. -
1994 The Commissioned Sea Officers of the Royal Navy 1660-1815England: 1994An important reference work on the Royal Navy, noting the commissioned sea officers between 1660 to 1815. -
1930 The Great War 1914-1919 The Book of Remembrance of the 5th BattalionLondon: 1930A scarce work detailing the achievements of the 5th Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry during the First World War. -
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1991 Edgar Holloway, R.E. A Retrospective ExhibitionOxford: 1991A signed catalogue by Edgar Holloway, on an exhibition held at the Ashmolean Museum. -
1888 4vol Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford 1715-1866Oxford: 1888A lovely set bound in leather of this illustrated matriculation register of the University of Oxford from 1715 to 1886, with biographical notes on all alumni. -
1815 Petit Almanach de la Cour de FranceParis: 1815A French almanac published at a fraught time in French political history, following the dramatic overthrow of Napoleon. -
1947 Sherlock Holmes and MusicLondon: 1947A lovely and uncommon first edition of this fascinating book on Sherlock Holmes and his passion for music. In the original, unclipped dustwrapper. -
1833 A New and Comprehensive Gazetteer of England and WalesGlasgow: 1833A scarce first edition of the second volume of the New and Comprehensive Gazetteer, covering from Flaxbourton to Kyte-Hardwike, illustrated with a number of folding maps. -
1838 The Secretary's AssistantLondon: 1838A seventh edition of this charming guide to addressing those of varying ranks, written to aid secretaries in the early nineteenth century. -
1926 Television Seeing by Wire or WirelessLondon: 1926A scarce, first edition copy of this important work on television. This was the first book in English on television, and Dinsdale discusses the timeline and technical challenges of the technological marvel. -
1928 Mrs FisherLondon: 1928A lovely first edition copy of this fascinating insight on humour by the acclaimed poet Robert Graves. -
1940 Rare Prologues and Epilogues 1642-1700London: 1940A superior edition of this literary criticism, complete with two letters signed from the editor. -
1897 Fiji Records of Private and of Public Life 1875-1880Edinburgh: 1897The very scarce first edition of Sir Arthur Hamilton-Gordon's first hand account of life in Fiji, written whilst he was the Governor of Fiji.