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1716 Deutsch-Englisches LexiconLeipzig: 1716A very scarce German to English lexicon, a comprehensive dictionary which explores not only vocabulary but also idioms and expressions. -
1713 De Elegantiori Latinitate Comparanda Scriptores SelectiAmstelaedami: 1713The first edition of this scarce vellum bound study on the Latin language by Richard Ketel. -
1599 Etymologicum Teutonicae Linguae sive DictionariumAntverpiae: 1599A scarce copy of Cornelis Kiliaan's magnum opus, an important Dutch-Latin dictionary which was the first of its kind ever published. -
1924 Commercial Encyclopedia: Comprising a Series of Standard Publications on the Actual and Potential Markets of the WorldLondon: 1924A smart second edition copy of this very scarce commercial encyclopedia for South America, with illustrations. -
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c1939 The Book of Martin HarveyLondon: c1939A commemorative work celebrating the life and career of Sir John Martin-Harvey, signed by Martin-Harvey. -
1851-65 The British Almanac of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful KnowledgeLondon: 1851-65Three very scarce years of the British Almanac, a comprehensive calendar of each year. -
1879-1880 The Juvenile Missionary Magazine and Annual for 1879; 1880London: 1879-1880A charming volume presenting two scarce volumes of the 'Juvenile Missionary Magazine and Annual', delightfully illustrated throughout. -
1852 The Child's Companion and Juvenile Instructor. January, 1852.London: 1852The first edition of the very scarce January 1852 issue of the children's periodical 'The Child's Companion and Juvenile Instructor'. -
c1970 Encyclopaedia BritannicaEdinburgh: c1970A smart three volume set of this facsimile of the original edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, with illustrations. -
c1900 Encyclopedia of NeedleworkMulhouse: c1900A new edition of this popular twentieth century encyclopaedia of needlework by Therese de Dillmont, with coloured plates. -
1937 Retrospectus and Prospectus: The Nonesuch Dickens1937: 1937An illuminating first edition prospectus on the Nonesuch Dickensiana, illustrated throughout. -
1948 A Celebration for Edith SitwellNew York: 1948The first edition of this charming celebration of Edith Sitwell's 1948 tour of the United States alongside her brothers. -
1844-6 Quarterly Papers on Engineering Volumes 1-3 and Volume 5London: 1844-6Four volumes of scarce papers on engineering, bound in half morocco with many detailed wood and copper engravings. -
1873 2vol Hood's Own: Or, Laughter From Year to YearLondon: 1873A smartly bound new edition of this selection of pieces from Hood's comic annual, with illustrations. -
1824 Bibliotheca Britannica; Or, A General Index to British and Foreign LiteratureEdinburgh: 1824The complete first edition of Robert Watt's 'Bibliotheca Britannica', a thorough bibliographical work, being an index to British and foreign literature. -
1963 Burke's Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage, Baronetage and KnightageLondon: 1963A smart 103rd edition of Burke's Peerage on the ancestry and heraldry of the peerage of Great Britain and Ireland. -
1831 Arcana of Science and Art: Or an Annual Register of Useful Inventions and ImprovementsLondon: 1831The fourth year of this uncommon but fascinating annual report of inventions and discoveries in engineering, art and science, illustrated with engravings throughout. -
1853 The Illustrated London News: Volume XXII, January to June 1853London: 1853The scarce Volume XXXIV of the important weekly news magazine 'The Illustrated London News', with illustrated articles throughout. -
1859 The Illustrated London News: Vol. XXXIV, January to June 1859London: 1859Volume XXXIV of the important weekly news magazine 'The Illustrated London News', with illustrated articles throughout. -
1904 2vol Records and Traditions of Deane Church, Village, and Parish in Lancashire A.D. 597 to 1904London: 1904A first edition of this two volume set on the traditions of Deane in Lancashire, with illustrations. -
1913 The Registers of the Parish Church of BoltonBolton: 1913A very scarce first edition of this register of the parish church of Bolton from 1573 to 1660. -
1949 Thesaurus of English Words and PhrasesLondon: 1949A smartly bound enlarged edition of Roget's thesaurus, an important work, from the library of author Rita Lewin. -
1824 The EtonianLondon: 1824A tree calf bound edition of this magazine of short tales, articles, and poetry. -
1806 A Biographical Index to the Present House of CommonsLondon: 1806A smart copy of this biographical index to the House of Commons corrected to 1806. -
2001 The Manchester Grammar School: A Biographical Register of Old Mancunians 1910-1993Hertford : 2001A comprehensive biographical register of Manchester Grammar School alumni, being the scarce third edition. -
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1918 Bibliophilie Musicale: Les Bibliotheqves Portugaises Essai de Classification Les Livres D'un AmateurPraca dos Restauradores : 1918A signed limited edition musical bibliography from pianist and composer, Michel Angelo Lambertini. -
1902-1998 A Collection of 19th and 20th Century School and College RegistersLondon: 1902-1998A substantial selection of school and college registers, each offering comprehensive accounts of the faculty and attended students. -
1881 Land: A Journal for all Interested in Landed and House PropertyLondon: 1881A very scarce journal on land and property in Britain, this illustrated volume containing the first twenty-six issues of the publication. -
1934-1967 2vol The Magdalen College Record for 1934 and 1966London: 1934-1967Two smart copies of the The Magdalen College Record for the years 1934 and 1966. -
1804-1813 The British Classics, and Drake's EssaysLondon: 1804-1813A beautifully bound straight grain morocco set of 'The British Classics', an impressive work compiling the major literary periodicals of the eighteenth century, and with the three volume first edition of Drake's essays on the topic also present. -
1948-1962 2vol Clifton College Register, 1862 to 1947 & 1862 to 1962Bristol: 1948-1962Two smart copies of the complete registers for Clifton College, Bristol. -
1857-1864 The Bibliographer's Manual of English LiteratureLondon: 1857-1864A handsomely bound example of the 'New Edition' of William Thomas Lowndes's bibliographer's guide, in half morocco by Hatchards. -
1940 Roll of the Baronets As Authorized by Royal WarrantDorking: 1940A smart copy of this scarce official roll of the Baronets for the year 1940. -
1921 George Heriot's School Roll of Honour 1914-1919Edinburgh: 1921A scarce first edition of this roll of honour for George Heriot's School for the years 1914 to 1919. -
1926 Kelly's Directory of DevonshireLondon: 1926A scarce Kelly's Directory for Devonshire, England, for the year 1926. -
1867-8 The Tomahawk: A Saturday Journal of SatireLondon: 1867-8Three first collected editions of 'The Tomahawk', a nineteenth century journal featuring works of political satire, with fantastic colour plates.