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1888 A Smaller Classical Dictionary of Biography, Mythology, and GeographyLondon: 1888An abridged and condensed version of William Smith's dictionary on classical mythology, bound in half calf. -
1912 The Building News and Engineering Journal Plate VolumeLondon: 1912A collection of plates depicting architectural designs from the 'Building News and Engineering Journal'. -
1884-1891 8vols The English Illustrated MagazineLondon: 1884-1891Eight leather-bound volumes of the 'The English Illustrated Magazine' from October 1883 to September 1891. -
1880-81 Chamber's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and ArtLondon: 1880-81Two volumes featuring the 'Chamber's Journal' periodicals from 1880 and 1881, bound in half calf. -
1891-92 The Leisure HourLondon: 1891-92A compilation of articles from The Leisure Hour periodical from between 1891 and 1892, highly illustrated throughout. -
1928 A Bibliographical Catalogue of the Writings of Sir Arthur Conan DoyleTunbridge Wells: 1928A first edition copy of this bibliography of the renowned author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. -
1827 The Universal Biographical DictionaryLondon: 1827An extensive new edition of the Universal Biographical Dictionary, with a folding plate. -
1994 South African War Books: An Illustrated BibliographyLondon: 1994A smart first edition of this bibliography of South African War books, with illustrations. -
1859 2vol Beeton's Dictionary of Universal InformationLondon: 1859A comprehensive and copiously illustrated Victorian dictionary of general knowledge, published and edited by Samuel Orchart Beeton. -
1975 Allsorts 7London: 1975The first edition of this scarce Children's anthology edited by Ann Thwaite with illustrations throughout. -
1991 Signals: Thirty Stories Selected and Edited by Alan RossLondon: 1991An uncorrected proof of this very scarce collection of thirty short fiction stories from the London Magazine, edited by Alan Ross. -
1940 The Little NuggetPhiladelphia: 1940The Philadelphia Record's vanishingly scarce publication of P. G. Wodehouse's humorous novel, 'The Little Nugget'. -
1937 An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in MiddlesexLondon: 1937A first edition, extensively illustrated copy of this rich inventory of monuments in Middlesex. -
2001 Discworld Thieves' Guild Yearbook & Diary 2002London: 2001A fine diary for the year 2002, Discworld-themed with extensive information on their Thieves' Guild, and notes on important dates in the world's history. -
c1742 An Universal Etymological DictionaryLondon: c1742One of the most popular dictionaries ever published, Nathan Bailey's extensive reference work on the English language. -
1933 American Biography: A New CyclopediaNew York: 1933A smart copy of this encyclopaedia of American biography, with portrait illustrations throughout. -
1793 The Gentleman, Tradesman, and Farmer's Complete Pocket CompanionBirmingham: 1793A very scarce pocket companion, containing a wealth of essential information for gentlemen, tradesmen, and farmers. -
1923 Great Western Railway Magazine Vol. XXXVLondon: 1923Volume thirty five of this illustrated periodical on the Great Western Railway. -
1937 Imprimerie Wetterwald Modeles Pour VinsBordeaux: 1937An exceptional and vanishingly scarce catalogue of wine label designs, including those for many of the most luxurious appellations in winemaking, published by noted wine label designer, Wetterwald. -
1936 Great Western Railway Magazine Vol. XLIII Jan to DecLondon: 1936Volume forty-eight of this illustrated periodical on the Great Western Railway, bound in half straight grain morocco with cloth to the boards. -
1797 Chambaud's Dictionary, French and English and English and FrenchLondon: 1797An essential French and English dictionary, a concise volume containing a wealth of linguistic knowledge. -
1827 A Classical Dictionary; Containing a Copious Account of all the Proper Names Mentioned in Ancient AuthorsLondon: 1827A smart fourteenth edition of this classical dictionary from English classical scholar, John Lempriere. -
1939 The Dictionary of National Biography, Epitome of the Beginnings to 1930London: 1939The concise dictionary of national biography from the beginnings to 1930; an epitome of volumes covering the beginnings to 1930. -
1904 The Century Encyclopedia of NamesLondon: 1904A smartly bound edition of this comprehensive encyclopaedia of names, a fantastic etymological resource. -
1930 Family Notes. Harrison-Branfill. Supplement to Second Edition. Branford of Upminster.Not Stated: 1930A vanishingly scarce genealogical work discussing the prominent family of Upminster landowners. -
1899 A Complete Memoir of Richard Haines (1633-1685)London: 1899The scarce first edition of Charles Reginald Haines's memoir of his ancestor, 'forgotten Sussex worthy' Richard Haines. -
1932 ? CountyBreage, Cornwall: 1932A very scarce card index for details held in the Public Record Office, London, with a note from the author. -
1889-1890 Home Words for Heart and HearthLondon: 1889Two years of the Home Words for Heart and Hearth periodical, with illustrations, articles, and charming stories. -
1920 The Calls of Norfolk and SuffolkEdinburgh: 1920A signed, limited edition copy of Charles Romanes genealogical study of the Call family. -
1887 Upper Teviotdale and the Scotts of Buccleuch: A Local and Family History[Hawick]: 1887An unbound pre-publication example of Oliver J. Rutherford's work of Scottish local history and genealogy. -
1762-63 The Political Controversy: or Weekly Magazine of Ministerial and Anti-Ministerial EssaysLondon: 1762-1763Four individual weekly numbers from John Caesar Wilkes's very scarce 1760s political periodical. -
1839 2vol Biographical Dictionary of Painters, Sculptors, Engravers, and ArchitectsLondon: 1839A smart copy of this new edition of the biographical dictionary of artists, in two volumes. -
1870 2vol Pleasant Pages for Young People: A Book of Instruction and AmusementLondon: 1870A smart two volume set of this study of the British infant schooling system, containing volumes V and VI only. -
1897 Jugend Munchner Illustrierte Wochenschrift für Kunst und LebenMunchen & Leipzig: 1897A 1879 edition of Jugend an influential German arts magazine. -
1867-85 Aunt Judy's Annual VolumesLondon: 1866-84Aunt Judy's illustrated annuals, including her Christmas and Mayday volumes, featuring charming poetry and stories for young people. -
1929 Jane Austen: A BibliographyLondon: 1929A limited edition copy of this illustrated bibliography of Jane Austen's works.