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1985 The Allen Press Bibliography MCMLXXXI Produced by Hand with Artwork Sample Pages from Previous EditionsSan Francisco : 1985A very smart facsimile edition of the original Allen Press Bibliography, limited to seven hundred and fifty copies. -
c1965 3vol Bibliographie Coreenne: Tableau Litteraire de la CoreeNew York: c1965A very scarce three volume facsimile reprint of this Korean , in the original French. -
1906 Harrods IllustratedLondon: 1906A scarce catalogue for Harrods for the year 1906, an extensive and illustrated look at the products stocked at the department store during the Edwardian era. -
1981-90 The Dictionary of National Biography 1961-85Oxford: 1981-90Three volumes of reference works on notable British figures throughout history, all in their original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1901-06 The WykehamistWinchester: 1901-06A collection of issues of The Wykehamist, the Winchester-College periodical detailing events and pupils from the esteemed school, whose name originates from its founder, William of Wykeham. -
1893-1897 Figaro Illustre MagazinesParis : 1893-1897A pleasing set of three colour-illustrated magazines, 'Le Figro Illustre', being monthly supplements for the popular French magazine 'Figaro'. -
1817 Two Very Scarce Articles from 'The Pamphleteer' Volume TenLondon: 1817Two very scarce and interesting articles taken from volume ten of 'The Pamphleteer', discussing economics and the prevention of epidemics. -
1813-1826 The Pamphleteer: Respectfully Dedicated to Both Houses of ParliamentLondon: 1813-1826Twenty-three very scarce volumes of early nineteenth century periodical 'The Pamphleteer', containing hundreds of diverse and fascinating pamphlets. -
1862-1878 The Builder, An Illustrated Weekly MagazineLondon: 1862-1878An impressive run of the incredibly popular 'Builder' magazine, an illustrated architectural monthly publication exploring diverse feats of design and architecture. -
1849 Hagar and Co.'s Commercial Directory of the Market Towns in LincolnshireNottingham: 1849A very scarce commercial directory for Lincolnshire, an extensive volume on the businesses of the county in the Victorian era. -
1899 Directory of the City of Lincoln, with the Surrounding DistrictLincoln: 1899A very scarce late nineteenth century guide to Lincoln and the surrounding area, including a list of trades, and with a folding map. -
1863 Morris & Co.'s Commercial Directory & Gazetteer of LincolnshireHounds Gate, Nottingham: 1863A very smart example of the first edition of Morris & Co's very scarce commercial guide to mid-nineteenth century Lincolnshire. -
1897 A Bibliography of the Works of William MorrisLondon: 1897A bright bibliography of the works of William Morris, including his poems, art, translations and contributions to periodicals. -
1875 Debrett's Illustrated House of Commons, and the Judicial Bench for 1875London: 1875A very scarce copy of this reference to the British House of Commons for the year 1875. -
1842 The Secretary's AssistantLondon: 1842A eighth edition of this charming guide to addressing those of varying ranks, written to aid secretaries in the early nineteenth century. -
1892 The Record Interpreter: A Collection of Abbreviations, Latin Words and NamesLondon: 1892A smart first edition of this scarce record of abbreviations, Latin words and names used in historical English manuscripts. -
1925 Blackwood's Desk DiaryLondon: 1925A very scarce desk diary, partially filled out by the prior owner with notes on his expenditure for each day. -
1894-1903 Thorley's Illustrated Farmers' Almanack and DiaryLondon: 1894-1903A unique volume of ten alamancks bound in one, with extensive notes by the prior owner regarding the weather for each day for ten years. -
1876 Memorials of the Wesley FamilyLondon: 1876A very scarce first edition of this genealogical and biographical work on the Wesley family, with a folding family tree. -
1907 The British Imperial Calendar and Civil Service List for the Year 1907London: 1907A smart copy of this very scarce calendar and service list from the year 1907. -
1898 Who's Who 1898London: 1898A smart copy of this directory from Adam and Charles Black for the year 1898. -
1943 Debrett's Baronetage, Knightage, and CompanionageLondon: 1943A smart copy of this scarce wartime edition of Debrett's Baronetage, Knightage, and Companionage. -
1903 Punch's Almanack for 1903London: 1903A scarce copy of Punch's Almanack for the year 1903, with illustrations throughout. -
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. -
1887 Lincolnshire Exhibition, 1887. Catalogue.Lincoln: 1887A vanishingly scarce catalogue for Lincolnshire's 1887 Exhibition of Art Treasures. -
1885-1886 History, Gazetteer and Directory of NottinghamshireSheffield: 1885-1886A very scarce late nineteenth century directory to Nottinghamshire, with a folding map to the start of the work. -
1868-1869 The North Lincolnshire Monthly Illustrated JournalNorth Lincolnshire: 1868-1869Twelve consecutive issues of the vanishingly scarce periodical 'The North Lincolnshire Monthly Illustrated Journal'. -
1889-1915 Lincolnshire Notes and Queries, A Quarterly JournalHorncastle: 1889-1915The first thirteen volumes of informative quarterly journal 'Lincolnshire Notes and Queries', in full vellum bindings. -
1842 An Encyclopaedia of Cottage, Farm, and Villa Architecture and FurnitureLondon: 1842John Loudon's extensive architectural encyclopeadia, illustrated with thousands of engravings throughout. -
1840 The Dublin Spelling Book: The Third PartDublin: 1840A very scarce mid nineteenth century Irish spelling guide for children. -
1848-67 The Builder, an Illustrated Weekly MagazineLondon: 1848-67An impressive run of the incredibly popular 'Builder' magazine, an illustrated architectural monthly publication exploring all feats of design and architecture. -
1853-1860 The Morning ChronicleLondon: 1853-1860Fifty-five very scarce issues of daily newspaper 'The Morning Chronicle, with issues dating from 1853 and from 1860. -
1813-1872 The TimesLondon: 1813-1872Fourteen very scarce issues of 'The Times' newspaper, with issues here dating from between 1813 and 1872. -
1791-95 The Sussex Weekly Advertiser; or, Lewes JournalSussex: 1791-95A run of forty-five issues of this very scarce broadside for Sussex, a fascinating insight into life in England in the Georgian era. -
1841 The Surveyor, Engineer, and Architect: for the Year 1841London: 1841A very scarce copy of this illustrated work on the engineering arts from British journalist Robert Mudie. -
1820 St. James's Chronicle, and London Evening PostLondon: 1820Two issues of this popular London based broadise, both issues dating from early in the reign of George IV.