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Bibliography & General
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1819 3vol The Annual Biography and ObituaryLondon: 1819-1825A first edition set comprising a complete catalogue of the annual biography and obituary for the years 1819, 1820, and 1825. -
1835 The Wine and Brandy Dealer's Complete Guide and Stock BookLondon: 1835A fascinating scarce guide on the wine and brandy trade. -
1960 University of Tokyo PhotobookTokyo: 1960A charming first edition of the photo album of the University of Tokyo, with one hundred pictures to celebrate the renowned institution. Very scarce. -
c1886 Essays and Letters by Percy Bysshe ShelleyLondon: c1886Richard Strachey's former copy of this volume comprising essays and letters by popular author Percy Bysshe Shelley. -
1950 ConscienceLondon: 1950The first edition of this collection of essays on conscience and religion by O. Hallesby, translated from the original Norwegian. -
1903 The Mirrour of JusticesWashington D.C.: 1903An uncommon first edition of this important law textbook by Andrew Horne. -
1953 Essais CatholiquesParis: 1953The first edition of a series of essays on Catholicism by Graham Greene. -
1834 Biographical Sketches of Eminent ArtistsLondon: 1834A scarce edition of this reference book detailing biographical sketches by eminent artists, sculptors, architects, and engravers. -
1913 Literary EssaysLondon: 1913A collection of literary essays by Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay, originally contributed to the Edinburgh Review. -
1966 A History of British CarpetsLeigh-On-Sea: 1966A revised, enlarged edition of this charming volume detailing the British history of carpets, thoroughly illustrated. -
1928 4vol Histoire de l'Imprimerie par l'ImageParis: 1928-1929A very interesting four volume set on the history of printing, thoroughly illustrated. -
1839 Notices of The Spalding Club With the Annual ReportsEdinburgh: 1839-71A charming volume comprising an engraved portrait of John Stuart, Secretary of the Club to frontispiece and one further engraved plate. -
1890 2vol An Inventory of the Church Plate of LeicestershireLeicester: 1890A limited edition copy of these volumes comprising an inventory of the church plates in Leicestershire in the nineteenth century. -
1972 Émaux du Moyen Âge OccidentalFribourg : 1972An attractive edition of this reference volume on medieval enamelwork by Marie-Madeleine Gauthier. -
1982 On Going to BedLondon: 1982The first edition of this fascinating read on bed habits by popular author Anthony Burgess, illustrated. -
1916 Letters from AmericaLondon: 1916A third impression of this collection of letters from Rupert Brooke during his tour of the United States of America, with a preface by Henry James. -
1804 Letters and Communications of Joanna Southcott Prophetess of ExeterStourbridge: 1804A very scarce first edition of the self-proclaimed prophetess Joanna Southcott's letters to Jane Townley, one of her wealthy followers. -
1835 A Discourse on the Studies of the UniversityCambridge: 1835A smart, uncommon fourth edition of Adam Sedgwick's publication on education at Cambridge University. -
1903 World's ChildrenLondon: 1903A very smart first edition of this volume comprising beautiful illustrations of children across the world. -
1938 The Isle of FoulaLerwick: 1938An illustrated first edition on the island of Foula as written by a long-term inhabitant, owner and Laird, in a very scarce dust wrapper. -
1857 A Complete Concordance to The Poetical Works of MiltonLondon: 1857A scarce and interesting reference work on the poetry of John Milton. Being a complete concordance of his poetry, compiled by Guy Lushington Prendergast. The first and only edition of this work. -
1952 Merchant Steam Vessels of the United States 1807-1868Connecticut: 1952A limited edition list of the United States merchant steam vessels, limited to one-thousand copies. -
1928 A Byron LibraryLondon: 1928A limited edition unique bibliography on the literary works of Lord Byron, illustrated with many plates. -
1988-90 Three Gwasg Gregynog Prospective PamphletsWales: 1988-90A selection of three prospective pamphlets from Gwasg Gregynog, showing the works they were publishing from 1988 to 1990. -
1998-91 Books Coming From the Whittington Press 1988, 1989, 1990 & 1991Andoversford: 1988-91Two catalogues for the private Whittington Press, looking at the works they were publishing from 1988 to 1991. -
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1912 Catalogue of an Exhibition of Drawings and Models For HamletManchester: 1912The first edition of this scarce theatre catalogue by Edward Gordon Craig, the presentation copy of the author's son, Edward Carrick. Illustrated throughout. -
c1912 Traditions of EdinburghLondon: 1912An uncommon, first revised edition of Robert Chambers' guide to Edinburgh. -
1820 The Universal PreceptorLondon: 1820A finely bound, pocket sized reference work from the early nineteenth century. -
1929 Engravings and Their ValueLondon: 1929A smart, sixth edition copy of J Herbert Slater's detailed guide to collecting engravings and the history of engravings. -
1891 Systematic List of the Frederick E. Edwards Collection of British Oligocene and EoceneLondon: 1891The first edition of the catalogue of Frederick Erasmus Edwards' extensive collection of Eocene Tertiary Mollusca. -
1738 The British Librarian Exhibiting a Compendious Review W OldysLondon: 1738The first edition of William Oldys' bibliographic work. A smart copy of the work. -
1817 Description des Antiques du Musee RoyalParis: 1817A guide to items at the 'Musee Royal' or the Louvre, in the year 1817. -
c1980 The London School Board and the Development of Evening Education 1870-1893Anon: c1980A finely bound, Master's degree thesis on Adult Education at the end of the nineteenth century. A fascinating magnum opus of this student. -
1912 Engravings and Their ValueLondon: 1912A smart, fourth edition copy of J Herbert Slater's detailed guide to collecting engravings and the history of engravings. -
1900 Engravings and Their ValueLondon: 1900The third edition of J Herbert Slater's guide to engravings. -
1862 Notice Des Tableaux Exposes Dans Les Galeries Du Musee Imperial du LouvreParis: 1862A beautifully bound series of catalogues regarding items in the Louvre. Comprising parts I, II and III of Villot's work.