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Bibliography & General
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1824 Bibliotheca Britannica; Or, A General Index to British and Foreign LiteratureEdinburgh: 1824The complete first edition of Robert Watt's 'Bibliotheca Britannica', a thorough bibliographical work, being an index to British and foreign literature. -
1831 Arcana of Science and Art: Or an Annual Register of Useful Inventions and ImprovementsLondon: 1831The fourth year of this uncommon but fascinating annual report of inventions and discoveries in engineering, art and science, illustrated with engravings throughout. -
1904 2vol Records and Traditions of Deane Church, Village, and Parish in Lancashire A.D. 597 to 1904London: 1904A first edition of this two volume set on the traditions of Deane in Lancashire, with illustrations. -
1913 The Registers of the Parish Church of BoltonBolton: 1913A very scarce first edition of this register of the parish church of Bolton from 1573 to 1660. -
1806 A Biographical Index to the Present House of CommonsLondon: 1806A smart copy of this biographical index to the House of Commons corrected to 1806. -
2001 The Manchester Grammar School: A Biographical Register of Old Mancunians 1910-1993Hertford : 2001A comprehensive biographical register of Manchester Grammar School alumni, being the scarce third edition. -
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1918 Bibliophilie Musicale: Les Bibliotheqves Portugaises Essai de Classification Les Livres D'un AmateurPraca dos Restauradores : 1918A signed limited edition musical bibliography from pianist and composer, Michel Angelo Lambertini. -
1902-1998 A Collection of 19th and 20th Century School and College RegistersLondon: 1902-1998A substantial selection of school and college registers, each offering comprehensive accounts of the faculty and attended students. -
1934-1967 2vol The Magdalen College Record for 1934 and 1966London: 1934-1967Two smart copies of the The Magdalen College Record for the years 1934 and 1966. -
1948-1962 2vol Clifton College Register, 1862 to 1947 & 1862 to 1962Bristol: 1948-1962Two smart copies of the complete registers for Clifton College, Bristol. -
1857-1864 The Bibliographer's Manual of English LiteratureLondon: 1857-1864A handsomely bound example of the 'New Edition' of William Thomas Lowndes's bibliographer's guide, in half morocco by Hatchards. -
1926 Kelly's Directory of DevonshireLondon: 1926A scarce Kelly's Directory for Devonshire, England, for the year 1926. -
1884 The Reader's Handbook of Allusions, References, Plots and StoriesLondon: 1884A handsome fourth edition of this handbook, which provides context to names and phrases often found in popular poems and prose. -
1928 Kelly's Directory of HuntingdonshireLondon: 1928A Kelly's Directory of Huntingdonshire, being an important source of reference for its businesses, tradespeople and council. -
1966 The Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books 1566-1910: A CatalogueToronto: 1966A smart corrected edition of this catalogue of The Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books. -
1855 Bibliographie zur Geschichte des Deutschen Kirchenliedes im XVI JahrhundertFrankfurt: 1855A smart first edition of this bibliography on the history of German hymns from German educator Philipp Wackernagel, in the original German. -
1842 The Biographical Treasury; A Dictionary of Universal BiographyLondon: 1842The fourth edition of Samuel Maunder's notable 'Biographical Treasury', a popular and comprehensive reference work. -
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1966 Victorian Detective Fiction: A Catalogue of the Collection Made by Dorothy Glover & Graham GreeneLondon: 1966A fine example of the signed limited edition bibliography of Greene and Glover's fantastic collection of works of Victorian detective fiction. -
1989 Dear David, Dear Graham, a Bibliophilic CorrespondenceOxford: 1989A very scarce superb limited edition copy comprising the complete and correspondence between Graham Greene and David Low, who held a strong friendship for many years. -
1961-1992 A Collection of Muriel Spark's Novels, an Autobiography, and a BibliographyLondon: 1961-1992A fantastic selection of works from Muriel Sparks, together with a limited edition bibliography of her first editions. -
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1984 Doris Lessing: A Bibliography of her First EditionsLondon: 1984An excellent signed limited edition of this bibliography, detailing the first editions of Nobel Prize-winning novelist Doris Lessing. -
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1984 Doris Lessing: A Bibliography of her First EditionsLondon: 1984A lovely signed limited bibliography of Doris Lessing's first editions. -
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1984 Doris Lessing: A Bibliography of her First EditionsLondon: 1984A fine limited signed reference to the first editions of Nobel Prize-winning novelist, Doris Lessing. -
1981-1997 Three Works Published by Black Sparrow PressSanta Rosa: 1981-1997A fine collection of three works published by The Black Sparrow Press in Santa Rosa, two of which are signed and one with a signed letter from the author. -
1932-81 Collection of Biographical Works on Lewis CarrollVirginia; London: 1932-81A collection of biographical works on the renowned author of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', Lewis Carroll, including a collection of his letters, and a selection of catalogues for exhibitions on the author. -
1884 The New Zealand Post Office Directory (Wise & Co.'s) For 1883-4Dunedin: 1884A very scarce directory for New Zealand, an impressive volume imperative for any reference on the country during the Victorian era. -
1871 Lovell's Canadian Dominion Directory For 1871Montreal: 1871A very scarce directory for Canada, an interesting reference work on the country, produced by John Lovell. -
1887 New South Wales Post Office Directory for 1886-1887Sydney: 1887A very scarce and highly detailed late nineteenth century guide to Australia and the New South Wales region. -
1888-9 The Australasian Federal Directory of Commerce, Trade, and Professions.Melbourne and Sydney : 1888-9An exceptionally scarce federal directory of commerce, trades and professions in Australasia in the years 1888-1889, with fourteen colour maps. -
1871 The Official Post Office Directory and Gazetteer of Victoria (Australia): 1871-2Melbourne : 1871The official post office directory for the state of Victoria, Australia, for the years 1871 and 1872, a very scarce work, bound with the original advertisements. -
1858 The Canada Directory for 1857-58Montreal: 1858A fascinating directory of mid-nineteenth century Canada, alphabetically arranged, and illustrated with the very scarce large folding map. -
1880 The Official Post Office Directory of Victoria (Australia)Melbourne; London: 1880The very scarce 1880 copy of the Official Post Office Directory of Victoria, offering a detailed insight into life in Melbourne and its surroundings in the late nineteenth century. -
1880 Wise & Co's New Zealand Directory for 1880-1881Dunedin : 1880An exceedingly scarce alphabetical directory for all of New Zealand, published by Dunedin-based company, Henry Wise & Co. for 1880-1881. -
1963 A Bibliography of the Works of Sir Winston ChurchillToronto: 1963The uncommon first Canadian edition of this comprehensive reference to Churchill Winston's works. -
1959 A Bibliography of the Works of Rupert BrookeLondon: 1959A smart second edition of this bibliography of the works of English poet Rupert Brooke. -
1878 The Bengal Directory, 1878Calcutta: 1878A vanishingly scarce directory for British India, this volume focusing on the Bengal Presidency.