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Genealogy & Heraldry
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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. -
c1900 An Historic Canadian Family The Cuthberts of Berthier Canada EastNot Stated : c1900A scarce pamphlet on the historic Cuthbert family of Berthier. -
1950 The Parish Registers of Upton Snodsbury In the County of Worcester, 1577-1837Worcestershire: 1950The very scarce first edition of this Limited Edition account of the Parish register of the Worcestershire village of Upton Snodsbury between 1577 and 1837. -
1905 Visitation of England and Wales, Volume 13Not Stated: 1905An exceptionally bright copy of the thirteenth volume of Frederick Arthur Crisp's monumental heraldic study. -
1912-1933 2 Vols Census of England and WalesLondon : 1912-1933Two fascinating volumes from the Censuses of England and Wales for 1911 and 1931. -
1707 A Genealogical History Of The Kings and Queen Of EnglandLondon: 1707An excellent copy of the expanded second edition of this beautifully engraved historical work on the monarchs of England. -
1954 Complete Guide to HeraldryLondon : 1954A copiously illustrated volume detailing the history of heraldry by Arthur Charles-Fox Davies. -
1682 Historiae Scoticae Nomenclatura Latino-VernaculaEdinbruchii [Edinburgh]: 1682The scarce first edition of Scottish physician, surgeon and antiquarian Christopher Irvine's account of the Latin names used in Scottish history. -
c1840 County Genealogies, Pedigrees of Hertfordshire FamiliesLondon : c1840A scarce and beautifully presented volume of County Genealogies of Hertfordshire and Genealogia Antiqua by William Berry. -
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1986 The Ultimate Family: The Making of the Royal House of WindsorLondon: 1986The first edition of this biographical history for the Royal House of Windsor, presented in the original unclipped dust wrapper and signed by the author to the half-title page. -
1851 Some Account of the Manor of Apuldrefield in the Parish of Cudham, KentLondon: 1851An association copy of G. Steinman Steinman's very scarce study of this Kent manor house, with detailed pedigrees of the Apuldrefields. -
1833 County Genealogies, Pedigrees of the Families In the County of HantsLondon: 1833The first edition of this exhaustive nineteenth century heraldic work tracing the genealogy of Hertfordshire's families from the 1530s to the 1830s. -
1948 Five Generations of the Bignold Family 1761-1947London : 1948An illuminating history of a prominent family in British history in a beautiful illustrated copy. -
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1972 Lowis Merchiston and His KinEdenbridge: 1972A very scarce and completely unique family history of Lowis of Merchiston, illustrated throughout and signed by the author, Geoffrey Lyttelton Lowis. -
1951 Kelly's Handbook to the Titled, Landed, and Official ClassesLondon: 1951The seventy-seventh edition of this notorious referential work recording the titled, landed, and official classes in Great Britain for 1951. -
1894 Twelve Charts of the Tidal Streams on the West Coast of ScotlandLondon: 1894A first edition oceanography text comprised of twelve admiralty charts showing the tidal streams on the West Coast of Scotland. -
1862 Census of England, Wales, and Scotland for the Year 1861London: 1862A comprehensive, four volume set of the 1861 census of England, Wales, and Scotland, uniformly rebound in half calf. A scarce work. -
1869 Ancestral Stories and Traditions of Great Families Illustrative of English HistoryLondon: 1869A thorough first edition exploration of the history behind various English families and their ancestral homes, with an illustrated frontispiece. -
1914 Ecclesiastical Records of the Diocese of Bath and WellsTaunton: 1914A fascinating first edition account of church plate and parish records in Bath, Wells and Somerset. -
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1898-1905 Somerset Parish Registers: MarriagesLondon: 1898-1905A limited edition set of these marriage registers from various parishes Somerset through the years 1559 to 1812, signed by the editor to each volume. -
1938 Inventory of Parochial Documents in the Diocese of Bath and Wells and the County of SomersetTaunton: 1938A fascinating first edition reference work providing an inventory of the civil and ecclesiastical records held by each Somerset parish. -
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1876 History of the Prince of South WalesWigan: 1876A comprehensive work on the genealogy of the historical princes of Wales. Including a signed letter and handwritten pedigree notes, both by the author. -
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1924 Y Mathiaid, The Mathews of LlandaffLondon: 1924A very smart, signed copy of this work on the Mathews family in Llandaff, Wales, with personal letters of the author adhered in. -
1860 Concerning Some Scotch SurnamesEdinburgh: 1860A fascinating account of Scottish surnames and their origins, being a first edition. -
1895-99 The Herts Genealogist and AntiquaryHarpenden: 1895-99The first edition of this uncommon work on the genealogy and antiquities of the county of Hertfordshire, a wonderful reference work by William Brigg. -
1813 A Genealogical History of The Earldom of SutherlandEdinburgh: 1813The scarce, illustrated, first edition of this genealogical study of a noble house of Scotland. -
1824 Notitia Historica: Containing Tables, Calendars, and Miscellaneous Information for the use of Historians, Antiquaries and the Legal ProfessionLondon: 1824This is a first edition collection of historical records. -
1913-16 The Artistic Crafts Series of Technical HandbooksLondon: 1913-16Two volumes from the Artistic Crafts series of technical books, one on heraldic design and one on woodblock printing, each richly illustrated. -
1715 Ducatus LeodiensisLondon: 1715The first edition of the first published historical study of Leeds, with illustrations and folding plates and maps. -
1887-98 Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain, and the United KingdomLondon: 1887-98A beautifully bound first edition set of this important authorativie reference work on the peerage of Britain, by George Edward Cokayne. -
1960 Los Titulos Nobiliarios y su Regulacion Legislativa en EspanaMadrid: 1960A nicely bound first edition copy of this Spanish work on the country's nobility. -
1875 English Surnames; their Sources and SignificationsLondon: 1875A second edition of this work exploring the history behind many English surnames, complete with newspaper clippings loose and pasted into the work relating to coincidental surnames. -
1846 Armorial Historique de la Noblesse de FranceParis: [1846]A history of the coats of arms of French noblemen, in a leather binding with the original wraps preserved, from the library of an English artist. -
1838 The Secretary's AssistantLondon: 1838A seventh edition of this charming guide to addressing those of varying ranks, written to aid secretaries in the early nineteenth century. -
c1895 Album for Crests, Monograms, Coats of Arms, Postmarks etcLondon: c1895A marvellous album intended for the owner to compile family crests, with a prolific number tipped in. -
1828 Illustrations to Heraldry William HeathLondon: 1828A very scarce, beautifully illustrated work on heraldry. Produced by William Heath, a British artist noted for his caricatures.