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Genealogy & Heraldry
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1914 A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Great BritainLondon: 1914A twelfth edition of this vast genealogical history of the British landed gentry. -
1858 Stemmata Botevilliana. Memorials of the Families of de Boteville, ThynneWestminster: 1858A very scarce work by Beriah Botfield printed for private circulation, an illustrated genealogical history of his family. -
1907 Studies in Surnames: A Paper Read by Dr. Joseph Ogilvie Before the Aberdeen Diocesan AssociationAberdeen: 1907A very scarce copy of the paper read by Dr. Joseph Ogilvie on his studies in surnames. -
1965 Iconographia Mendeliana To the Memory of Gregor Johann MendelBrno: 1965An excellent series of photographs and illustrations in memory and celebration of George Mendel, the founder of the modern science of genetics. -
1933 The Honour of LennoxLondon: 1933A historical novel by historian and author James MacFarlane, with stories about the Lennox line and the lives of James the First-Fourth. -
1835 Synopsis of the Extinct Baronetage of EnglandLondon: 1835The scarce first edition of William Courthope's comprehensive study of the baronetcies of England that had become extinct by the time of publication. -
1855 Mottos and their MoralsLondon: 1855The first edition of this vanishingly scarce mid-nineteenth century work on mottos and morals. -
1834 The Art of Heraldry; Explaining the Origin and Use of Arms and Armorial BearingsLondon: 1834A lovely example of this very scarce study of the origins, significance, and application of heraldic symbols. -
2003 3vol Burke's Peerage, Baronetage and KnightageNorth Yorkshire: 2003A smart 107th edition of Burke's Peerage on the ancestry and heraldry of the peerage of Great Britain and Ireland, in the original slip case. -
1862 The Earls of Kildare, and their Ancestors from 1057 to 1773Dublin: 1862A smart presentation copy of this impressive historical dive into the earls of Kildare, with two folding genealogical charts. -
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1996 Chequers: The Prime Minister's Country House and its HistoryLondon : 1996A signed copy of this profusely illustrated exploration of the Chequers Estate in excellent condition. -
1848 Histoire du Blason et Science des ArmoiriesTours: 1848The first edition of this French history of coat of arms, an illustrated work on genealogy. -
1875 Ancient and ModernNot stated: 1875A scarce and interesting genealogical account of the Earldom of Mar. -
1935 ViviansLondon: 1935A smart first edition of this illustrated work following the life of the author's aunt, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1948 Intelligible HeraldryLondon: 1948A first edition of this fascinating delve into the origins and advancements of heraldry into the twentieth century, with colour plates throughout. -
1740 Universal Register Uber die Sechs Theile der WestphalischenGottingen: 1740A very scarce first edition copy of this German study on the Peace of Westphalia. -
1873 Family Notes of the Rev. Thomas Harrison, and Jemima-Elizabeth BranfillNot Stated: 1873A first ediiton copy of this vanishingly scarce genealogical work discussing the prominent family of Upminster landowners. -
1897 Family Notes, Showing the Descendants of the Great-Grandfathers of The Rev. Thomas HarrisonNot Stated: 1897A smart copy of the second edition of this scarce genealogical record for the Reverend Thomas Harrison and Jemima-Elizabeth Branfill. -
1788 A Short and Easy Introduction to Heraldry, in Two PartsLondon: 1788The sixth edition of Hugh Clark and Thomas Wormull's educational work on heraldry, illustrated with plates. -
1818 The History and Antiquities of Nantwich, in the County Palatine of ChesterLondon: 1818The very scarce first edition of this historical study of the medieval market town of Nantwich. -
1895 The Genealogy of the Families of Douglas of Mulderg and Robertson of Kindeace with Their DescendantsDingwall: 1895A smart first edition of this genealogy of the Douglas and Robertson families. -
1937 An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in MiddlesexLondon: 1937A first edition, extensively illustrated copy of this rich inventory of monuments in Middlesex. -
1930 Family Notes. Harrison-Branfill. Supplement to Second Edition. Branford of Upminster.Not Stated: 1930A vanishingly scarce genealogical work discussing the prominent family of Upminster landowners. -
1899 A Complete Memoir of Richard Haines (1633-1685)London: 1899The scarce first edition of Charles Reginald Haines's memoir of his ancestor, 'forgotten Sussex worthy' Richard Haines. -
1932 ? CountyBreage, Cornwall: 1932A very scarce card index for details held in the Public Record Office, London, with a note from the author. -
1920 The Calls of Norfolk and SuffolkEdinburgh: 1920A signed, limited edition copy of Charles Romanes genealogical study of the Call family. -
1887 Upper Teviotdale and the Scotts of Buccleuch: A Local and Family History[Hawick]: 1887An unbound pre-publication example of Oliver J. Rutherford's work of Scottish local history and genealogy. -
1930 Hayward-Wires and Allied FamiliesHartford: 1930A vanishingly scarce concise genealogical study on the American Hayward family, an illustrated privately printed work. -
1924 The Parish Register of Wimbledon, Co. SurreyLondon: 1924The first edition of this register of Wimbledon and Surrey from the sixteenth to nineteenth century in the original cloth. -
1814 Lavoisne's Complete Genealogical, Historical, Chronological and Geographical AtlasLondon: 1814A scarce new edition of this comprehensive Atlas, complete with sixty five colour atlas inspired maps. -
1928 The Blundells of Gt. Linford & CardingtonNewport, Isle of Wight: 1928A very scarce privately printed genealogical study of the history of the Blundell family of Great Linford and Cardington. -
1953 The Brudenells of DeeneLondon: 1953A beautifully bound edition of Joan Wake's genealogical history of the Brudenell family, in a very fine full morocco binding from Bayntun-Riviere. -
1902 The Men of SkyeGlasgow: 1902A scarce first edition of this work documenting the lives of some of the men living on the Isle of Skye in the early nineteenth century. -
1869 Hereditary Genius: An Inquiry into its Laws and ConsequencesLondon: 1869The first edition, presentation copy from the publishers of this important work on genetic inheritance of intelligence by Francis Galton, bound in half calf. -
1888 Records and Record Searching: A Guide to the Genealogist and TopographerLondon: 1888A first edition of this guide to compiling data and recording it for genealogists and topographers. -
1801 Willis' Survey of St. Asaph, Considerably EnlargedWrexham: 1801A scarce two volume edition of antiquarian Browne Willis's study of the north Wales town of St. Asaph.