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1911 Kunststoffe Zeitschrift fur und Erzeugung und Verwendung veredelter oder Chemisch hergestellter StoffeMunchen: 1911The very scarce first volume of this German periodical on plastics, discussing the production and use of refined and chemically manufactured materials. -
1876 Catalogue of Sanskrit and Pali Books in the British MuseumLondon: 1876The first edition of this catalogue of the books of Sanskrit and Pali origins held in the British Library. -
1888-1891 Eton College Chronicle, 1888-1891London: 1888-1891A scarce four year run of the Eton College Chronicle, in half morocco bindings. -
1848-89 Handwritten Account Book of Brabourne Farmer Edward PilcherNone: 1848-89A very scarce and unique handwritten account book for a farmer based in Kent. -
1902-1905 The Ancestor: A Quarterly Review of County and Family History, Heraldry and AntiquitiesLondon : 1902-1905A complete run of issues from this quarterly review of family history, heraldry and antiquities, 'The Ancestor'. -
1886 L'Encephale; Journal des Maladies Mentales et NerveusesParis: 1886The first edition of the sixth volume of Luys and Ball's journal of mental and nervous diseases: 'L'Encephale; Journal des Maladies Mentales et Nerveuses'. -
1832-1834 Dictionnaire des Monogrammes, Marques Figurees, Lettres Initiales, Noms Abreges etc.Munich: 1832-1834All three volumes of the 1830s expanded new edition of Francois Brulliot's dictionary of monograms, figurative marks and initial letters, bound in a single volume. -
1990 The A and C Black Colour Books: A Collector's Guide and Bibliography 1900-1930London : 1990A very pleasing bibliography and guide to A & C Black's popular colour plate books. -
1949 Journal of the British Interplanetary Society. Vol. 8, No. 6: November, 1949London: 1949A very scarce issue of this fascinating scientific journal, discussing the de Havilland Sprite, amongst other topics. -
1923 Popular Fallacies Explained and CorrectedLondon: 1923A smart third edition of this collection of corrections to commonly misunderstood facts. -
1973 English Books with Coloured Plates 1790 to 1860Folkestone & London: 1973A very smart bibliography of almost a century of English books with coloured plates, with the original dust wrapper. -
1989 International Rare Book Prices: Arts and Architecture and Science and MedicineYork, England : 1989A bright set of two scarce references, offering valuable pricing records of books from a range of fields. -
1982 Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum BibliografiaMilano: 1982A very scarce facsimile reprint of the 1859 edition of the bibliography of the Government Health Salernitates, in Italian and English. -
1990 Great Flower Books 1700-1900London: 1990A beautifully illustrated edition of this work recording two centuries of flower books, in the original dust wrapper. -
1903 A Descriptive Guide to the Best Fiction: British and AmericanLondon: 1903A most valuable reference of a plethora of British and American fiction titles, including descriptions of their plots and themes. -
1954 English Books with Coloured Plates 1790 to 1860London: 1954A very smart first edition of this comprehensive bibliography pertaining to English books with coloured plates. -
1949-1954 Journal of the British Interplanetary SocietyLondon: 1949-1954The first edition of twenty-six issues and two annual reports of this fascinating scientific journal, including three articles from Arthur C. Clarke himself. -
1926-1934 7vols Dictionary of Anonymous and Pseudonymous English LiteratureEdinburgh; London: 1926-1934Seven volumes of the new and enlarged edition of the dictionary of anonymous and pseudonymous English literature, with the original dust wrappers. -
1970 Selected Essays on Books and PrintingAmsterdam : 1970A lovely first edition copy of this essay collection on the history of printing and typography, from expert in the field, Alfred F. Johnson. -
1951 The New Yorker: Twenty-Fifth Anniversary AlbumLondon: 1951A smart first UK edition of the twenty-fifth anniversary album of The New Yorker. -
1886 A Dictionary of the Isle of Wight Dialect, And of Provincialisms used in the IslandLondon: 1886A first edition copy of this charming Isle of Wight dialect study, accompanied with a traditional Christmas play and songs. -
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c1847 The Little Lexicon; or, Multum in Parvo of the English LanguageLondon: c1847A scarce copy of this comprehensive miniature dictionary from Samuel Maunder. -
1875-1909 10vol Charterhouse: School and House ListsLondon: 1875-1909A smart miniature set of this very scarce collection of school lists from Charterhouse, London. -
1887-88 The Navy ListLondon: 1887-88Four volumes of 'The Navy List' bound in one volume, updating the list from 1887 to 1888. -
1787 Chambaud's Dictionary: French and English and English and FrenchLondon: 1787An abridged edition of Louis Chambaud's essential French and English dictionary, bound in full calf. -
1878 Juvenile MagazineNot Stated: 1878A scarce copy of this collection of articles and stories produced for a juvenile magazine. -
1861-2 The Odd Fellows' Journal; or Miscellany of IntelligenceNottingham: 1861-2A very scarce collection of volumes of the 'Odd Fellows Journal' from the years 1861-2. -
1907-1966 Choix de Livres Anciens Rares et Curieux en Vente a la Librairie Ancienne Leo S. OlschkiFlorence; Bologna : 1907-1966A smart set of seven reference works pertaining to the rare books sold by Italian publisher, Leo S. Olschki. -
1954 An Index of German Books 1501-1520 in the British MuseumLondon: 1954A very smart second edition of this index, being a broad reference to German books of 1501-1520 held in the British Museum, from Robert Proctor. -
1954-1959 Studies in Bibliography and BookloreCincinnati, Ohio : 1954-1959A very scarce set of monthly issues from this scholarly journal that offers research in the field of Jewish bibliography. -
2001 Bibliotheca Lexicorum: Kommentiertes Verzeichnis der Sammlung Otmar SeemannNot Stated: 2001A first edition of this catalogue of Otmar Seemann's renowned collection of encyclopedic literature, in the original German. -
1909-1920 2vol A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of CongressWashington: 1909-1920The first editions of volumes I and IV of the List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress, with bibliographical notes. -
1946-1982 Studies in Bibliography and Booklore and Signature MagazineLondon; Cincinnati, Ohio: 1946-1982A prolific selection of volumes from two unique journals, one specialising in typography and the graphic arts, and the other in studies of Jewish bibliographies. -
1826-1902 Repertorium Bibliographicum, Copinger’s Supplement and Burger’s IndicesLondon: 1826-1902Ludovicus Hain's 'Bibliographical Repertory', with supplementary works from Burger and Copinger, all uniformly bound. -
1949 Wyndham Lewis: Redfern Gallery Exhibition CatalogueLondon: 1949A very scarce catalogue published a Wyndham Lewis exhibition held at Redfern Gallery, with introductions from Lewis and Michael Ayrton.