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Encyclopaedias
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1814 A Grammar of Botany; Containing an Explanation of the System of LinnaeusLondon: 1814The second edition of Robert John Thornton's collection of grammar and terms relating to botany, illustrated with forty-five plates. -
1907-1914 I.C.S. Reference Library Engineering and ConstructionLondon: 1907-1914Two early editions of the I.C.S. Reference Library including works on engineering and construction. -
1924 Kelly's Directory of Staffordshire 1924London : 1924A comprehensive directory for Staffordshire with the colour folding map. -
1949 Kelly's Directory of Lincoln and NeighbourhoodLondon: 1949The scarce 1949 edition of Kelly's Directory for Lincoln with advertisements in colour. -
1883 Buch der Schmetterlinge und RaupenHalle: 1883A wonderful study of Lepidoptera, illustrated with sixteen chromolithographic plates of caterpillars and butterflies. -
1843 2 Vols Encyclopedia of Antiquities and Elements of ArchaeologyLondon: 1843A new edition of Fosbroke's useful encyclopedia of antiquities and archaeology -
1889 The Domestic WorldLondon: 1889This uncommon encyclopaedia sheds light on the expected presentation of the home at the end of the 19th century -
1984 Enciclopedia VirgilianaRoma : 1984-90A beautiful six-volume large paper edition of this comprehensive Virgilian Encyclopaedia in the original Italian, a scarce work. -
1847 The Household Book of Practical ReceiptsLondon: 1847An uncommon, mid nineteenth century reference work regarding general household tips and tricks, illustrated throughout. -
c1868 Le Livre de la Ferme et des Maisons de CampagneParis: c1868Encyclopaedic work dedicated to the farm and country house in two volumes. -
1912 The Teacher’s Encyclopaedia in Seven VolumesLondon: 1912The uncommon first edition of this educational encyclopaedia complete in seven beautifully illustrated volumes. -
1934 Place-Names of ScotlandLondon: 1934In a sumptuous signed binding by Maltby's of Oxford, this is an excellent copy of the third edition of this detailed encyclopaedia of Scottish place names. -
1959 Sell's Directory of Registered Telegraphic Addresses 74th YearLondon: 1959The uncommon first edition of the 1959 annual of Sell's National Directory in the original publisher's binding. -
1922 Debrett's Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage, and CompanionageLondon: 1922Early edition of this reference book from the early twentieth century in full leather binding with illustrations. -
1824 Orbis Terrarum Antiquus cum Thesauro TopographicoNorimbergae [Nuremberg]: 1824The first edition of this scarce topographical thesaurus from German cartographer Christian Gottlieb Reichard. -
1856-1857 The Popular EducatorLondon: 1856-1857A scarce and complete illustrated six volume educational encyclopaedia. Illustrated with nineteen folding maps, and discussing a wide array of subjects. -
c1938 The Modern Encyclopedia of Photography in Two VolumesLondon: c1938The scarce first edition of this encyclopaedia of photography from the early twentieth century in two volumes with colour illustration. -
1851 London Labour and the London PoorLondon: 1851A ground-breaking record of the lower-class citizens of London in the mid-nineteenth century by Henry Mayhew, illustrated throughout. -
1824 Theatrum Poetarum AnglicanorumGeneva: 1824A limited edition copy of this biographical and critical work of poetry and poets prior to 1675, from the library of former Prime Minister Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery. -
1750 Cyclopaedia: or, An Universal Dictionary of Arts and SciencesLondon: 1750An early edition of this important and vast eighteenth-century encyclopaedic work by Ephraim Chambers, illustrated throughout. -
1909 Beeton's Dictionary of Every-Day Gardening Constituting A Popular Cyclopedia of the Theory and Practice of Horticulture and FloricultureLondon : 1909An uncommon and richly illustrated copy of Beeton's Dictionary of Everyday Gardening. -
1790 A Museum for Young Gentlemen and LadiesLondon: 1790The very scarce twelfth edition of this fascinating educational guide for the 'little masters and misses' of the latter half of the eighteenth century. Covering a variety of subjects. -
1920 Modern Practical CarpentryLondon: 1920A very smart copy of the second edition of this extensive and practical early twentieth century guide to carpentry, illustrated throughout and with a wealth of folding plates. -
1904 The Century Cyclopedia of NamesLondon; New York: 1904A handsomely bound, early edition of this comprehensive encyclopaedia of names, a fantastic etymological resource. -
1799 The Instructor; or, Young Man's Best CompanionEdinburgh: 1799The 1799 edition of George Fisher's guide to the proper education of young late eighteenth century gentlemen, encountering topics such as mathematics, accounting and astronomy. -
1681 2Vol Glossarium ad Scriptores Mediae et Infimae LatinitatisFrankfurt: 1681The very scarce first Frankfurt edition of Charles du Fresne's significant study of the development of the Latin language. Volumes I and II only are present here. -
1897 The Encyclopaedia of SportLondon: 1897-8The first edition of this sweeping nineteenth-century sporting encyclopaedia, complete in two illustrated volumes. -
1983 Japanese Saijiki 日本 大 歳時記Japan: 1983A beautiful Japanese saijiki, a detailed dictionary of kigo used for haiku, a beautiful work complete with colour illustrations throughout. -
c1888-1901 5Vol The Illustrated Dictionary of GardeningLondon: c1888-1901An impressive and important nineteenth century encyclopaedia of horticulture, illustrated throughout. -
c1900 Encyclopedia of NeedleworkMulhouse: c1900An attractive new edition of this popular twentieth century encyclopaedia of needlework by Therese de Dillmont, with coloured plates. -
1897-8 The Encyclopaedia of SportLondon: 1897-8An extensive nineteenth-century illustrated sporting encyclopaedia, complete in two volumes. The first edition. -
1887 Flora of the Bristol Coal-FieldBristol: 1887A smart copy of this scarce referential work on botany in Bristol, locally printed and published by the Bristol Naturalists Society. -
1974 The Encyclopedia of World MethodismLexington, Missouri : 1974A smart complete set of this encyclopaedia on Methodism, edited by bishop Nolan B. Harmon -
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1994 The Dictionary of 20th Century British Book IllustratorsSuffolk: 1994A comprehensive reference book to the most notable British illustrators of the 20th century, including the dust wrapper and signed by the author. -
1878 Haydn's Dictionary of DatesLondon: 1878A handy dictionary of dates regarding all manner of things, customs and events from across the globe. The sixteenth edition of this popular work. -
1779-85 Cyclopaedia or An Universal DictionaryLondon: 1783-86Four volumes of the famous Chambers Cyclopaedia, which first began in 1728.