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Bibliography & General
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1920 Clarets and SauternesLondon: 1920A scarce first edition that explores Bordeaux’s classed growths, both clarets and Sauternes, through their history, estates, and iconic labels -
1921 Nouveau Manuel de L'amateur de BourgogneParis: 1921A scarce, understated celebration of Burgundy wine, elegantly illustrated with a woodcut illustrated frontispiece and ornaments by Robert Bonfils. -
1974 Bordeaux et ses Vins: Classés par ordre de mériteBordeaux: 1974A profusely illustrated 12th edition of this detailed work on the wine of the Bordeaux region of France. -
1908 Bordeaux et ses Vins: Classés par ordre de mériteBordeaux; Paris: 1908A very scarce 8th edition of this detailed work on the wine of the Bordeaux region of France, with a fold-out colour maps and illustrations throughout. -
1949 Bordeaux et ses Vins: Classés par ordre de mériteBordeaux: 1949A seminal 11th edition of this detailed work on the wine of the Bordeaux region of France, with a fold-out colour map frontispiece. -
1982-1986 Bordeaux et ses Vins; Bordeaux and its WinesBordeaux: 1982-1986A very smart pair, comprising the English and French editions of this classic reference on Bordeaux wines. -
1985 Wine into Worlds: A History and Bibliography of Wine Books in the English LanguageBaltimore: 1985A smart first edition of this comprehensive history and bibliography of wine books in the English language. -
1981-1983 2 Vols Christie's Wine CompanionLondon: 1981-1983A scarce set of these two first editions, introduced by Master of Wine Michael Broadbent, offering expert insight on wine, while exploring its history, culture, and evolution. -
1943 The History of a Danish Firm during 125 YearsCopenhagen: 1943A richly illustrated first edition, celebrating the legacy of the Danish firm behind Cherry Heering liqueur and its global impact on the spirits industry. -
1940 The Oxford Companion to English LiteratureOxford: 1940A smartly bound second edition of this Oxford Companion, bound by J. & E. Bumpus Ltd. -
2018 Port Vintages: The Chronicle of Vintage Ports, from the BeginningGlasgow: 2018A first edition of this meticulously researched chronicle of Vintage Ports, spanning over two and a half centuries, with the publisher's unclipped dust wrapper. -
1992-1994 Smoking Collectibles: Price GuidesIndiana: 1992-1994A very scarce two volume set of richly illustrated guides to smoking collectibles and their prices, with vibrant colour plates. -
1986 The World of WineToronto: 1986A smart scarce first edition of this volume, detailing the world of wine, accompanied by rich colour illustrations and maps throughout. -
1947-87 12 Vols Books on Pubs, Inns, and Taverns: their Names and SignsVarious; London: 1947-87An illuminating 12 volume collection that delves into the history, culture, signs and names of pubs and inns from Britain and early America, filled with rich illustrations, with the original dust wrappers. -
1950 3 Vols Licensed Houses and their ManagementLondon: 1950A scarce three volume set, discussing pub and hotel management, illustrated throughout with photograph facsimile plate illustrations. -
1996 - 2000 8 Vols Monographs by The International Wine & Food SocietyLondon: 1996-2000An in depth set of monographs by experts and enthusiasts, offering a concise guide wine, cheese, truffles, taste and more. -
1947 Bookman's Pleasure and The Reading of BooksNew York: 1947Two first American edition works by Holbrook Jackson celebrating the joys of reading, in their original dust wrappers. -
1903-1912 The New Palaeographical Society: Facsimiles of Ancient ManuscriptsLondon: 1903-1912Illustrated throughout with facsimile plates, present here are the first two volumes of the first series of this impressive publication from the New Palaeographical Society, bound in four volumes. -
1951 The Custom of the RoomCambridge: 1951A rare insight into collegiate traditions and societal nuances through Christ College's wine ledgers. -
1936 The Nonesuch CenturyLondon: 1936An exceptional example of the first edition of this limited edition celebration marking the achievements of the Nonesuch Press during its first decade of operation. Illustrated throughout. -
1972 Bibliotheca Bacchica: Bibliographie RaisonneeLondon: 1972A limited facsimile edition of this extensive reference of pre and during 17th-century works depicting viticulture and winemaking. -
1850-1853 Aide-Memoire to the Military SciencesLondon: 1850-1853A very scarce three-volume set of this key reference work, or aide-memoire, to the military sciences, illustrated with over 200 plates. -
1954 The Silver Jubilee Dinner PartyNew York: 1954A scarce copy of this Silver Jubilee keepsake from the Limited Editions Club, listing a selection of past dinners and prominent guests. -
1926 Crittall Standard Metal WindowsLondon: 1926A very scarce illustrated catalogue for the products of Crittall Windows, an important English manufacturer. -
1981 Where Have All the Breweries Gone?Swinton: 1981A bright copy of this uncommon directory of British brewery companies. -
1853 A Descriptive Catalogue of the London Traders, Tavern, and Coffee-House TokensLondon: 1853A very scarce first edition of this catalogue, detailing 17th-century tokens donated by Henry Benjamin Hanbury Beaufoy. -
1940 List of Forms, Publications, and Diagrams, Together With Information Regarding the Supply ofNot Stated: 1940A very scarce reference booklet on the forms, stationery, and other essential supplies of the Air Ministry during the Second World War. -
2000-2004 5 vols Helm Identification GuidesLondon: 2000-2004A richly illustrated and highly detailed set of five volumes from the Helm Identification Guides series, invaluable to those interested in ornithology. -
c1906 De Imitatione Christi: Codices, Manuscripts, EditionsMunich, Bavaria: c1906A very scarce, illuminating 38th catalogue by Jacques Rosenthal on the Codices, Manuscripts, and Editions of De Imitatione Christi. -
c1910 Home Decoration (Hall's Distemper Catalogue)Hull: c1910A brightly illustrated and very scarce catalogue promoting Hall's Distemper paint, offering examples of various colour schemes for the home. -
1966-1970 Illuminated Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library OxfordOxford: 1966-1970A meticulous documentation of Western and Italian medieval manuscript art, both volumes with illustrated plates and a coloured frontispiece. -
1937 Electric Fires Creda for Comfort Season 1936-7Birmingham: 1937A very scarce fold-out brochure of Creda's electric fires from the 1936-1937 season. -
c1938 'On Wedding Day and Birthday' Harrods Catalogue and Boys' School Clothes Sale LetterLondon: c1938A very scarce Harrods catalogue of wedding cakes, together with a hand-typed letter alerting of a sale on school clothes. -
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c1939 The Book of Martin HarveyLondon: c1939A commemorative work celebrating the life and career of Sir John Martin-Harvey, signed by Martin-Harvey. -
1851-65 The British Almanac of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful KnowledgeLondon: 1851-65Three very scarce years of the British Almanac, a comprehensive calendar of each year. -
1937 Retrospectus and Prospectus: The Nonesuch Dickens1937: 1937An illuminating first edition prospectus on the Nonesuch Dickensiana, illustrated throughout.