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1896-1900 5vol Pearson's Magazine Volumes I, II, III, V, and IXLondon: 1896-1900Five volumes of this monthly periodical specialising in speculative literature, with illustrations throughout. -
c1912 Papers on the Campaigns of Emperor NapoleonLondon: c1912A unique volume of rare extracts from The Journal of the Royal Artillery bound as one, focused on Napoleon’s campaigns, featuring fold-out maps and illustrated plates. -
1923 Drink in 1914-1922: A Lesson in ControlLondon: 1923A very smart copy of this in-depth analysis of alcohol regulations in Britain and assessing their effectiveness during and after World War I. -
1935 The Victoria History of the Counties of England: A History of Sussex Volume 3London: 1935An in-depth exploration of the region of Sussex from the Roman occupation onwards, including archaeological findings, historical analyses, and fold-out colour maps.. -
1934-5 Glimpses of the EastTokyo: 1934-5A beautifully illustrated travel annual from the Nippon Yusen Kaisha shipping line, a fantastic travel guide depicting the ports of notable cities, accompanied with vibrant colour plates. -
1911 Hastings of Bygone Days and the PresentHastings: 1911The first edition of this profusely illustrated historical work on Hastings by Henry Cousins, smartly rebound. -
1938 Mid-Sussex Through the AgesHaywards Heath: 1938A detailed exploration of the Mid-Sussex region, its towns and its history, accompanied by numerous black-and-white illustrations. -
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1935 PrismLondon: 1935The very scarce 1935 volume of the commercial art periodical 'Prism', signed by W. G. Briggs, and illustrated in colour throughout. -
1936 Literary Originals of SussexGravesend: 1936A comprehensive literary guide to Sussex, this first edition explores the county’s real and fictional geographies. -
1973 The Winchester PsalterLondon: 1973A very smart, first edition thus, of this authoritative study by Francis Wormald presents the Winchester Psalter, one of 12th-century England’s most important illuminated manuscripts, richly illustrated with colour plates. -
1999 The Sherborne MissalLondon: 1999A first edition thus, richly illustrated volume offering a definitive visual and scholarly exploration of The Sherborne Missal, one of the principle artifacts in English Gothic manuscript art, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
2004 The Life of St Edmund King and MartyrLondon: 2004A faithfully reproduced facimile by the British Library of Lydgate’s manuscript Harley 2278, one of the most remarkable surviving illustrated manuscripts of Middle English verse in the 15th century. -
1995 International Who's Who in Wine and SpiritsBordeaux; Paris : 1995A very scarce 'Who's Who' biographical dictionary of influential figures in the wine and spirits world. -
1970 The Great Book of WineSwitzerland : 1970The very scarce true first edition of this complete encyclopedia on wine. -
1822 The Working Bee; or, Caterer for the HiveLondon: 1822A very scarce periodical of entertaining articles on a wide range of interesting subjects. -
1831 Library of the Fine Arts; or Repertory of Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, and EngravingLondon: 1831The first two volumes of this English monthly art magazine, uniformly bound in half calf. -
1886 Catalogue of the Books on the History, Geography, and of the Philology of America, Australasia, Asia, AfricaLondon: 1886A smartly bound copy of this scarce catalogue of books sold by London bookseller Bernard Quaritch Ltd. -
1960 The Country BluesLondon: 1960A smart UK first edition of this comprehensive study by American music historian, Samuel Charters, tracing the roots of American blues from slave songs to seminal artists like Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters. -
1955 King's Cross Freehold Factory Estate: Nos. 34, 34a and 34b York Way with Albion Works For Sale by AuctionLondon: 1955A very scarce pamphlet detailing a freehold factory estate auction for several properties in King's Cross. -
1957 Dylan Thomas: Letters to Vernon WatkinsLondon: 1957A smart first edition of this work, revealing 20 years of revealing correspondence between Dylan Thomas and fellow poet and close friend, Vernon Watkins. -
1915 Friendship Album of the Howells' Japan Exhibition in CardiffNone: 1915A very scarce scrapbook album commemorating Howells' Japan Exhibition in Cardiff, with watercolour paintings. -
1920 Clarets and SauternesLondon: 1920A scarce first edition that explores Bordeaux’s classed growths, both clarets and Sauternes, through their history, estates, and iconic labels -
1921 Nouveau Manuel de L'amateur de BourgogneParis: 1921A scarce, understated celebration of Burgundy wine, elegantly illustrated with a woodcut illustrated frontispiece and ornaments by Robert Bonfils. -
1974 Bordeaux et ses Vins: Classés par ordre de mériteBordeaux: 1974A profusely illustrated 12th edition of this detailed work on the wine of the Bordeaux region of France. -
1908 Bordeaux et ses Vins: Classés par ordre de mériteBordeaux; Paris: 1908A very scarce 8th edition of this detailed work on the wine of the Bordeaux region of France, with a fold-out colour maps and illustrations throughout. -
1949 Bordeaux et ses Vins: Classés par ordre de mériteBordeaux: 1949A seminal 11th edition of this detailed work on the wine of the Bordeaux region of France, with a fold-out colour map frontispiece. -
1982-1986 Bordeaux et ses Vins; Bordeaux and its WinesBordeaux: 1982-1986A very smart pair, comprising the English and French editions of this classic reference on Bordeaux wines. -
1985 Wine into Worlds: A History and Bibliography of Wine Books in the English LanguageBaltimore: 1985A smart first edition of this comprehensive history and bibliography of wine books in the English language. -
1981-1983 2 Vols Christie's Wine CompanionLondon: 1981-1983A scarce set of these two first editions, introduced by Master of Wine Michael Broadbent, offering expert insight on wine, while exploring its history, culture, and evolution. -
1943 The History of a Danish Firm during 125 YearsCopenhagen: 1943A richly illustrated first edition, celebrating the legacy of the Danish firm behind Cherry Heering liqueur and its global impact on the spirits industry. -
1940 The Oxford Companion to English LiteratureOxford: 1940A smartly bound second edition of this Oxford Companion, bound by J. & E. Bumpus Ltd. -
2018 Port Vintages: The Chronicle of Vintage Ports, from the BeginningGlasgow: 2018A first edition of this meticulously researched chronicle of Vintage Ports, spanning over two and a half centuries, with the publisher's unclipped dust wrapper. -
1992-1994 Smoking Collectibles: Price GuidesIndiana: 1992-1994A very scarce two volume set of richly illustrated guides to smoking collectibles and their prices, with vibrant colour plates. -
1986 The World of WineToronto: 1986A smart scarce first edition of this volume, detailing the world of wine, accompanied by rich colour illustrations and maps throughout. -
1947-87 12 Vols Books on Pubs, Inns, and Taverns: their Names and SignsVarious; London: 1947-87An illuminating 12 volume collection that delves into the history, culture, signs and names of pubs and inns from Britain and early America, filled with rich illustrations, with the original dust wrappers. -
1950 3 Vols Licensed Houses and their ManagementLondon: 1950A scarce three volume set, discussing pub and hotel management, illustrated throughout with photograph facsimile plate illustrations.