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1795 Rider's British Merlin: For the Year of Our Lord God 1795London: 1795A Rider's British Merlin for the year 1795, disbound but in smart condition. -
1843 A Key to Gift of French Conversation, the Second PartLondon: 1843A collection of useful French phrases by M le Page, a very scarce copy. -
1897 Dictionnaire des OperasParis: 1897A lovely copy of Felix Clement and Pierre Larousse's dictionary of French operas and comic operas. -
1837 A New and Complete Dictionary of the English and German LanguagesLeipsic; Leipzig: 1837A smart copy of this German-English and English-German dictionary, in a half morocco binding. -
1863 Nouveau Traité de Blason ou Science des ArmoiriesParis: 1863In this French volume on heraldry, Victor Bouton offers descriptions of 460 coats of arms. -
1836 Dictionnaire Universel de la Langue Francaise, avec le Latin et les EtymologiesParis: 1836A smart eight edition of this universal dictionary and encyclopaedia, in the original French language. -
c1900 Voor't Jonge VolkjeZutphen: c1900A very scarce Dutch periodical for children, an illustrated magazine with interesting stories, poems, and essays. -
1983 MetanoiaSurrey : 1983-4An uncommon pair of essays containing interpretations of Gospels and parables by John Pettavel, the first editions. -
1828 The Christian Freemen to Elect Christian Rulers: A DiscoursePhiladelphia: 1828A very scarce copy of this Philadelphia Presbyterian Church's Ezra Stiles Ely discourse on the duty of Christian freemen to elect Christian rulers in modern marbled binding. -
1866 Compendium Theologiae MoralisRomae: 1866P Ioanne Petry Gury's compendium on moral theology in two volumes, in the original Latin. -
c1890 Nouveau Dictionnaire Anglais-Francais et Francais-AnglaisParis: c1890A smart 19th century French to English, and English to French, dictionary, revised and enlarged by E. Fenard. -
1922-1928 12 Volumes Bonniers Konversations LexikonStockholm: 1922-1928An attractive copy of this uncommon Swedish encyclopaedia. With folding maps and illustrations throughout. -
1864 Theses Presentes a la Faculte des Sciences de ParisParis : 1864-75The first edition of two very scarce thesis from the 'Faculte des Sciences de Paris' by Van Tieghem and M Ulysse Gayon. -
1827-1828 4vol Allgemeine Encyklopadie der Gesamten Land und Hauswirtschaft der DeutschenLeipzig: 1827-1828Volumes one, two, four, and six, of this twelve volume encyclopedia of the Germans, in the original German language. -
1720 2 vols Li Sovrani del MondoVenice: 1720A first edition of this volume on the rulers of the world, in the original Italian. -
1959 Armeria Patronimica EspanolaMadrid: 1959A scarce first edition copy of this Spanish heraldic work. -
1956 Titulos del Reino Concedidos por los Monarcas CarlistasMadrid: 1956A smart Spanish copy of this heraldic history of the Carlists, in its first edition. -
1930 The Liverpool Review: The First Fifty Years of the Diocese of Liverpool, 1880-1930Liverpool: 1930The very scarce Diocesan Jubilee number of The Liverpool Review, illustrated throughout, with a letter from the Diocesan publicity board. -
1883 Liste Generale et Alphabetiques de toutes les Personnes qui sont portees sur les etats officiels des Nobles du RoyaumeBruxelles: 1883A very scarce list of noblemen in France up to 1881. -
1783 2 Vols Dictionnaire Royal Francois-Anglois et Anglois- Francois en AbrégéLyon: 1783A leather bound copy of Abel Boyer's influential French Dictionary. -
1818-1819 2vol Dictionnaire Veridique des Origines des Maisons Nobles ou AnobliesParis: 1818-1819A scarce two volume guide to the origins of noble houses of France, in the original French language. -
1821 The Spirit of Despotism dedicated to Lord CastlereaghLondon: 1821The seventh edition of this scarce satirical pamphlet by William Hone in new wraps. -
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c1900 Handwritten Letter From Edward Tennyson ReedNone: c1900A handwritten letter from Edward Tennyson Reed, a very scarce example of his handwriting. -
1961 Methode D'Arabe Litteral Deuxieme LivreParis : 1961The second book of this Arabic language study book. -
1836 Dictionnaire Francais-Italien et Italien-FrancaisLondon: 1836A leather bound French and Italian dictionary. -
1783 Bibliotheca Manualis Ecclesiae PatrumVenice: 1783A scarce set detailing the lives and works of the Church Fathers from across the world, translated into Latin. -
1830 Nouveau Vocabulaire de L'Academie FrancoiseParis: 1830The sixteenth edition of this nineteenth century compendium of French language and vocabulary, edited by famed French lexicographer Alfred de Wailly. -
1919 Trade Unionism for ClerksLondon: [1919]A bright copy of this pamphlet concerned with clerks' labour unions by J Henry Lloyd and RE Scouller. -
1853 Fleurs de l'HistoireParis: [1853]A collection of tales and news reflective of the history of France, with illustrations by Mm J David. -
1883 Diary for the Year 1883: Royal Exchange Assurance for Life, Fire & Marine AssurancesLondon: 1883A scarce pocket prospectus and diary issued by the Royal Exchange Assurance for the year 1883. -
1752 Relation de ce qui c'est passe pendant la Maladie de Madame la Duchesse de RochechouartNot Stated : 1752A very scarce pamphlet concerned with the illness that affected la Madame de Rochechouart. -
1774 To Exeste Marc III:21 Dissertatione Academica IllustratumUpsaliæ: 1774A very scarce academic dissertation concerned with the New Testament. -
1792 Annogaethau efangylaidd, i sancteiddrwydd bywydMachynlleth: 1792W Mason's very scarce pamphlet containing evangelical exhortations. -
1881 Histoire de la Litterature FrancaiseParis: 1881Eighteenth edition of J Demogeot's history of French literature. -
1950 The Marlborough Windham Club List of Members 1950London: 1950A scarce pamphlet of the members of The Marlborough Windham Club in 1950. -
1757 AlmanacNot Stated: 1757A very scarce almanac for the year 1757, in an accordion binding, with details of Saints Days, interest rates and weather forecasts.