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1933 Letters of Robert BrowningLondon: 1933A very smart first UK edition of the collected letters of Robert Browning with the vanishingly scarce original dust wrapper. -
1931 Nothing or the BookplateLondon: 1931A scarce copy of Gordon Craig’s study on bookplate art, featuring his commentary, a catalog of his ex-libris designs from the years 1895–1912. -
1931 Bibliography of William HazlittLondon: 1931A pleasing copy of the limited edition of this bibliography of the works of William Hazlitt compiled by Geoffrey Keynes. -
1939 Excerpts from the General Catalogue of Printed Books in the British Museum, and a Facsimile of an Illuminated page from the St. Omer PsalterLondon: 1939A collection of very scarce reference works from the British Museum, including two catalogues of books from Bunyan and Byron held at the museum, and a facsimile of an illuminated manuscript from the St. Omer psalter. -
2019 Murakami Diary 2020London: 2019A lovely first edition, first impression of this Haruki Murakami 2020 diary and planner, beautifully illustrated with his world’s imagery, literary quotes, and practical features. -
2019 Murakami Diary 2020London: 2019The first edition, first impression of this colourful Haruki Murakami 2020 diary and planner, beautifully illustrated with his world’s imagery, literary quotes, and practical features. -
2019 Murakami Diary 2020London: 2019The first edition, first impression of this striking Haruki Murakami 2020 diary and planner, beautifully illustrated with his world’s imagery, literary quotes, and practical features. -
1913 Little Folks: The Young People's MagazineLondon; New York; Toronto; Melbourne: 1913A richly illustrated 1913 children’s magazine from Cassell, blending stories, poems, puzzles, and color plates. -
1924-1929 6 Vols The Schoolgirls' Own AnnualLondon: 1924-1929A charming six-volume run of "Schoolgirl’s Own Annuals" (1924–1929), each illustrated with colour plates, featuring lively school stories and practical articles for the young girls of 1920s. -
1841 The London Almanack, Official Register, and County Calendar, for England and WalesLondon: 1841A very scarce almanack for the year 1841 from Scott, Webster, and Geary, with the contemporary calf boards. -
1791 Kearsley's Complete Peerage of England Scotland and IrelandLondon: [1791]A two volume detailed account of titled aristocracy in England, Scotland and Ireland, in full contemporary calf bindings. -
1862 The Royal Kalendar, and Court and City Register for England, Scotland, Ireland, and the ColoniesLondon: 1862The very scarce 1862 'Royal Kalendar', being an almanac and directory of notable persons in Great Britain, Ireland and America. -
1854 Notes and Narratives of A Six Years' Mission, Principally Among The Dens of LondonLondon: 1854A vivid 19th-century account of London’s poorest districts through Vanderkiste’s missionary encounters and social critique, this book once belonged to philanthropist and banker, Samuel Gurney. -
1878 London Directory Of 1677: The Oldest Printed List Of The Merchants And Bankers Of LondonLondon: 1878A smart copy of this reproduction of the rare original directory of London for the year 1677. -
2010 Gauguin: Maker of MythLondon: 2010A smart copy of the first edition of the exhibition catalogue for the major exhibition "Gauguin: Maker of Myth", organized at Tate Modern, profusely illustrated in colour. -
1937 The City of London SchoolOxford: 1937The first edition of this illustrated history of the City of London School, complete with the scarce original unclipped dust jacket. -
1911-12 Louis Wain's AnnualLondon: 1911-12The 1911-12 issue of Louis Wain's scarce annual publication featuring a selection of charming children's stories, primarily about anthropomorphic cats, with Wain's iconic illustrations throughout. -
1938 Royal Blue Book Court & Parliamentary Guide 1938 from Kelly's Directories Ltd.London: 1938A very scarce copy of the Royal Blue Book Court & Parliamentary Guide for the year 1938 from Kelly's Directories. -
1932-1938 The Magazine of the Minchenden SchoolLondon: 1932-1938A vanishingly scarce collection of issues from Minchenden School's magazine. -
1969-1971 The Guildhall MiscellanyLondon: 1969-1971A very scarce trio of issues from 'The Guildhall Miscellany', a historical periodical from The Library Committee of the Corporation of London. -
1903 Boyle's Fashionable Court and Country Guide, and Town Visiting DirectoryLondon: 1903A smart 1903 Boyle's Court and Country Guide and directory, with a detailed folding map of London. -
1963 London Clubs: Where to Dine and Dance and Selected London TavernsLondon: 1963A very scarce 1960s guide to London's clubs and taverns. -
1929 Royal Blue Book Court & Parliamentary Guide 1929 from Kelly's Directories Ltd.London: 1929A very scarce copy of the Royal Blue Book Court & Parliamentary Guide for the year 1929 from Kelly's Directories. -
1946-1948 4vol Strand: Vol. 112 Issue 670, Vol. 112 Issue 673, Vol. 113 Issue 679, & Vol. 114 Issue 687London: 1946-1948Four issues of Strand, a monthly British magazine noted for the first appearance of Sherlock Holmes. -
1841 The Sovereign for 1841London: 1841The first edition of the scarce 1841 edition of this illustrated almanac, in a handsome straight grain morocco binding with a pencil inserted in a special pocket. -
1926-1927 About LondonLondon: 1926-1927A charming late 1920s scrapbook of newspaper clippings offering snappy and informative facts about the city of London and its history. -
1904 Souvenir of Becket by Alfred, Lord Tennyson; First Presented at the Lyceum Theatre, 6th Feb., 1893London: 1904A charming piece of theatrical ephemera, the souvenir edition of Tennyson’s Becket with twelve lithographed plates of portraits and stage scenes. -
1897 Souvenir Of Madame Sans-Gene: A Comedy In A Prologue & Three ActsLondon: 1897A charming piece of theatrical ephemera from the Lyceum Theatre production of Madame Sans-Gêne. -
1903-1907 Dictionnaire Francais-Anglais & Pocket Gazetteer (Mignon Reference Library)London: 1903-1907Two very scarce pocket reference books published and bound by Frank Smythson, both in quarter vellum. -
1921 Catalogue of the Manuscripts and Autograph Letters in the University LibraryLondon: 1921A very scarce catalogue detailing the manuscripts held at the University of London Library, compiled by Reginald Arthur Rye. -
1966-67 Guildhall Library: A List of Books Printed in the British Isles and of English Books Printed Abroad Before 1701London: 1966-1967A very scarce bibliography of pre-18th century publications held in the Guildhall Library, complete in two volumes. -
1864-1865 Shades and Echoes of Old London; Commercial Tales and SketchesLondon: 1864-1865Two charmingly illustrated and highly informative works published by the Leisure Hour periodical, offering a collection of short narratives about London. -
c1988 Firms and Members, January 1989 (International Stock Exchange)London: c1988A very scarce complete list of firms and members of The International Stock Exchange, relative to the start of 1989. -
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1974 Great Livery Companies of the City of LondonLondon: 1974A smart first edition of Dennis Flanders’ finely illustrated survey of the Great Twelve Livery Companies, signed by the author. -
1955-1968 The Guildhall Miscellany: Issued by the authority of the Library Committee of the Corporation of LondonLondon: 1955-1968A very scarce selection of issues from 'The Guildhall Miscellany', a historical periodical from The Library Committee of the Corporation of London. -
1920 The Stock Exchange Memorial of those who fell in The Great War, MCMXIV-MCMXIXLondon: 1920A smart first edition memorial volume, featuring 120 photographic portraits with biographical tributes to London Stock Exchange members lost in the First World War.