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Genealogy & Heraldry
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1847 A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Landed Gentry; Peerage and BaronetageLondon: 1847A wonderful collection of mid-19th century volumes of Burke's Peerage, including his lists of the landed gentry, baronetage and peerage of Britain. -
![1800 The London Kalendar; Or, Court and City Register [...] for the Year 1800](https://rookebooksm2.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/9/8/985f2_211_.jpg)
1800 The London Kalendar; Or, Court and City Register [...] for the Year 1800London: 1800An attractively bound example of the very scarce 1800 edition of this popular work of British history and genealogy, providing the annual register for England, Scotland, Ireland and America. -
![1792 The Royal Kalendar; Or Complete and Correct Annual Register [...] for the Year 1792](https://rookebooksm2.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/9/8/985f2_205_.jpg)
1792 The Royal Kalendar; Or Complete and Correct Annual Register [...] for the Year 1792London: 1792An attractively bound example of the scarce 1792 edition of this popular work of British history and genealogy, providing the annual register for England, Scotland, Ireland and the Colonies. -
1818 The British Imperial Calendar for the Year of Our Lord 1818London: 1818The 1818 volume of 'British Imperial Calendar', a conclusive reference work for British residents of that year, containing a wealth of knowledge conveyed in lists. -
1751 A Short View of the Families of the Present NobilityLondon: 1751A handsome example of the very scarce first edition of Nathaneal Salmon's detailed guide to the peerage and nobility of England in the mid 18th century. -
1725 Observations Introductory to an Historical Essay upon the Knighthood of the BathLondon: 1725The first edition of John Anstis's important work, which helped establish the British order of chivalry 'The Most Honourable Order of the Bath'. -
1794 The Treble Almanack for the Year MDCCXCIVDublin: 1794An exceptional example of the late 18th century Irish 'Treble Almanack', an impressive collection of three directories regarding Irish and English history, illustrated with a folding map of Dublin. -
1791 Kearsley's Complete Peerage, of England, Scotland IrelandLondon: 1791A wonderful example of this scarce two volume detailed account of titled aristocracy in England, Scotland and Ireland, with engraved heraldic illustrations throughout. -
1714 The Laws of Honour: Or, A Compendious Account of the Ancient Derivation of all Titles, DignitiesLondon: 1714Handsomely bound and with engraved plates, this is the scarce first edition of this enormously informative guide to noble ranks and titles in the early 18th century. -
1958 The Rooper StoryLondon: 1958A very scarce privately printed 1958 first edition of The Rooper Story, a richly illustrated genealogical history compiled by John Roydon Rooper, detailing the family’s lineage, estates, and service. -
1902 Some Feudal Coats of ArmsOxford and London: 1902The first edition of this lavishly illustrated study into feudal coats of arms, illustrated with many colour zinco etchings throughout. -
1902 A Portfolio of Royal DescentsLondon: 1902A very scarce genealogical work on the descendants of the medieval British king, Edward I, owned and signed by one of the individuals mentioned within. -
1900 A Catalogue of Westminster Records Deposited at the Town Hall, Caxton Street, in the Custody of the Vestry of St. Margaret & St. JohnLondon: 1900A detailed catalogue of the Westminster parish records of St. Margaret and St. John, offering insight into the civic and ecclesiastical history of one of London’s oldest communities. -
1930 History of the Family of SandysBarrow-in-Furness: 1930Illustrated throughout with photographic plates, and in a half morocco binding, this is the first edition of E. S. Sandy's highly detailed account of his family history. -
1908 The Rutland Magazine and County Historical Record Volume IIIOakham: 1908This volume of The Rutland Magazine, containing extracts from multiple issues, features plates and a fold-out genealogical table on local history, genealogy, and antiquities, finely rebound in full tree calf by Baker and Son. -
1840 4 Vols in 2 Lives of the Lindsays; or, A Memoir of the Houses of Crawford and BalcarresLondon: 1840A smartly bound set of first editions in half morocco, this set contains four volumes, bound as two, tracing the Lindsay family’s legacy. -
1884 Chronicles of the Yorkshire family of StapletonLondon: 1884The scarce first edition of this work detailing the lineage and estates of this distinguished Yorkshire Family of Stapleton, illustrated with plates and fold-out genealogical tables. -
1882 A Book of Worthies: Gathered from the Old Histories and Now Written AnewLondon: 1882A handsomely bound prize copy in full calf by Relfe Brothers, this new edition of Charlotte M. Yonge’s Book of Worthies offers biographical sketches of historical, biblical, and classical figures. -
1897 Antiquarian Notes, Historical, Genealogical, and Social (Second Series)Inverness: 1897A scarce first edition of the second series of this detailed parish-by-parish survey of Inverness-shire, preserving Highland history, genealogy, and tradition, in the publisher’s original quarter roan with cloth boards. -
1836-1838 4vol A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Commoners of Great Britain and IrelandLondon: 1836-1838A complete four volume set of this genealogical and heraldic study of British and Irish commoners from Irish genealogist John Burke. -
1862 2vol A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and IrelandLondon: 1862A two volume set of the fourth edition of Burke's genealogical and heraldic dictionary of the British (including Ireland) Landed Gentry. -
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1916 The Pickerings of Barlby, York and WetherbyLondon: 1916British chemist and horticulturist Percival Spencer Umfreville Pickering's own copy of his very scarce genealogical study of his family, with his own annotations throughout. -
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1895-1902 3vol Visitation of England and WalesNot Stated: 1895-1902The third, fourth, and tenth volumes of this monumental heraldic study from Howard and Crisp, signed limited edition copies. -
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1895-1902 3vol Visitation of England and WalesNot Stated: 1895-1902The third, fourth, and tenth volumes of this monumental heraldic study from Howard and Crisp, signed limited edition copies. -
1791 Kearsley's Complete Peerage of England Scotland and IrelandLondon: [1791]A two volume detailed account of titled aristocracy in England, Scotland and Ireland, in full contemporary calf bindings. -
1862 The Royal Kalendar, and Court and City Register for England, Scotland, Ireland, and the ColoniesLondon: 1862The very scarce 1862 'Royal Kalendar', being an almanac and directory of notable persons in Great Britain, Ireland and America. -
1878 London Directory Of 1677: The Oldest Printed List Of The Merchants And Bankers Of LondonLondon: 1878A smart copy of this reproduction of the rare original directory of London for the year 1677. -
1938 Royal Blue Book Court & Parliamentary Guide 1938 from Kelly's Directories Ltd.London: 1938A very scarce copy of the Royal Blue Book Court & Parliamentary Guide for the year 1938 from Kelly's Directories. -
1929 Royal Blue Book Court & Parliamentary Guide 1929 from Kelly's Directories Ltd.London: 1929A very scarce copy of the Royal Blue Book Court & Parliamentary Guide for the year 1929 from Kelly's Directories. -
1916 The Devonshire House CircleNew York: 1916A vanishingly scarce first edition offering a richly illustrated glimpse into the Whig-aligned Devonshire House circle, richly illustrated with monochrome portrait plates. -
1931 Shakespeare Versus ShallowLondon: 1931The first edition of this intriguing look into Shakepeare's early life and acquaintances, from reputable scholar Leslie Hotson, with the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
1825 The Wiltshire Register for 1825Melksham: 1825A very scarce copy of the Wiltshire Register for the year 1825, in modern binding. -
1924-1925 Men of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire: Being Biographical Notices of Five Hundred Men and WomenNottingham: 1924-1925A very scarce, first edition of this comprehensive biographical dictionary of 500 notable Nottinghamshire figures, including medical, civic, and scientific leaders, with supplement. -
1902 The Registers of Headon, Co. Notts. 1566-1812London: 1902An exceptionally scarce, privately printed transcription of Headon parish registers (1566–1812), preserving baptisms, marriages, burials, banns, and local parish life in detail, with a signed binding. -
1915 A History Of WymeswoldLondon: 1915A very scarce first edition of this meticulously researched history of Wymeswold, richly illustrated with black-and-white plates, drawn from rare parish records. -
1881 Scottish Arms, Being a Collection of Armorial Bearings, A.D. 1370-1678Edinburgh: 1881The scarce first edition of Robert Riddle Stodart's limited edition study of medieval Scottish arms, illustrated in colour.