AUD 
CAD 
EUR 
HKD 
PLN 
SGD 
CHF 
USD 
+44 01225 448831
sales@rookebooks.com
Reference
A treasure trove of many things which cannot be found by Google. A deeper world far beyond Wikipedia on every subject under the sun.
-
1859 The Dictionary of Daily WantsLondon: [1859]A handbook of daily necessities useful for the household, compiled by Robert Kemp Philip. -
1825 A Hand-Book; or Concise Dictionary of Terms used in the Arts and SciencesLondon: 1825A scarce first edition of this pocket sized dictionary of the terms used in the arts and sciences. -
1887 Price List Sutherland BrothersEdinburgh: 1887A very scarce price list from the local grocers in Edinburgh from the late nineteenth century. -
1867 The Chromolithograph: a Journal of Art, Literature, Decoration, and Accomplishments[London] : 1867-8A scarce volume containing the consecutive numbers from November 1867 to February 1868 of 'The Chromolithograph', journal of art. -
1778 Dictionary of the English and Italian LanguagesLondon: 1778Joseph Baretti's successful Italian to English dictionary, complete in two volumes and handsomely bound in full contemporary calf. -
1791 The London VocabularyLondon: 1791An early edition of this grammar book from the late eighteenth century with illustrations. -
1960 A Bibliography of Dr Robert HookeOxford : 1960Bibliographical study of Robert Hooke by Geoffrey Keynes, the first edition of this work. -
1953 A Bibliography of the Writings of Dr. William Harvey 1573-1657Cambridge: 1953A smart second edition copy of this bibliography of influential physician William Harvey. -
1937 John Evelyn a Study in Bibliography & a Bibliography of His WritingsCambridge: 1937The first edition of Keynes' comprehensive biography and bibliography on John Evelyn, illustrated throughout. -
1973 A Bibliography of Dr. John DonneOxford: 1973The fourth edition of this bibliography of Dr. John Donne in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1912 The Teacher’s Encyclopaedia in Seven VolumesLondon: 1912The uncommon first edition of this educational encyclopaedia complete in seven beautifully illustrated volumes. -
1806-07 3vols The AdventurerLondon: 1806-07An illustrated new edition of Hawkesworth and Johnson's influential Georgian newspaper 'The Adventurer'. -
1932 Soma Number ThreeSouthwark Park Road: 1932A bright first edition copy of this scarce limited collection of prose and verse in the literary periodical 'Soma.' -
1990 Sir Richard F. Burton, A Bibliographical StudyBoston: 1990The first US edition of James A. Casada's informative bibliographical study of the explorer Sir Richard Burton. -
1882 Botanical Tables for the Use of StudentsLondon: [1882]A very scarce early edition of this reference work of botanical tables by Edward B. Aveling. -
1927 Kelly's Directory of Somersetshire, Gloucestershire & the City of BristolLondon: 1927An uncommon Kelly's Directory of Somerset, Gloucestershire and Bristol, with folding colour maps. -
1926 Kelly's Directory of HerefordshireLondon : 1926A smart copy of Kelly's Directory for Herefordshire in 1926. -
1947 The CornhillLondon: 1947The first edition of this issue of the Cornhill Magazine in 1947 which includes the first appearance of Scott-King's Modern Europe. -
1953 Lilliput May-June 1953London : 1953An attractive copy of Lilliput from 1953, featuring Evelyn Waugh's Love Among the Ruins. -
1853 Report and Evidence upon the Recommendations of Her Majesty's Commissioners for Inquiring into the State of the University of Oxford Presented to the Board of Heads of Houses and Proctors December 1, 1853Oxford: 1853A first edition copy of this report on the University of Oxford in 1853. -
1909 Calendar of the Charters &c. of the City and County of BristolBristol: 1909Smart copy of this scarce first edition reference book to the charters of Bristol compiled by John Latimer. -
1870 The People' Magazine New Series Two Volumes in OneLondon: 1870The first edition of Volumes V and VI of the new series of The People's Magazine, bound together in leather. -
1802 The London Vocabulary, English and LatinLondon: 1802An early nineteenth-century dictionary of London vocabulary, intended for juvenile use, illustrated throughout with numerous in-text engravings. -
c1905 Famous Crimes Past and PresentLondon: c1905A very scarce illustrated crime periodical from the early 20th century, including fifty-five issues, featuring numerous well-known crimes and criminals, such as Jack the Ripper and Charles Peace. -
Signed
1916 The First Eve BookLondon: 1916A scarce copy of the 'First Eve Book' featuring the popular recurring character from Tatler. Signed by the illustrator - Annie Fish - and with the bookplate of her contemporary, illustrator Gladys Peto. -
1898 A Dictionary of Classical AntiquitiesLondon: 1898A smart new edition of this classic comprehensive dictionary of art, literature and mythology, from the German of Dr. Oskar Seyffert. -
1926 Individualitat; Vierteljahresschrift fur Philosophie und KunstBasel: 1926The summer 1926 volume of this very scarce German language philosophy periodical, illustrated throughout and featuring the work of Rudolf Steiner, Hermann Hesse, and others. -
1827 The Universal Biographical DictionaryLondon : 1827An extensive new edition of the Universal Biographical Dictionary, with a folding frontispiece. -
1896-1898 The Strand Magazine Volumes XI-XVILondon: 1896-1898Six volumes of the Strand Magazine from 1896-1898 bound in half leather with illustrations. -
1932 The First Editions of the Writings of Charles DickensNew York; London: 1932An excellent limited edition of the second edition of John C. Eckel's detailed bibliography of Charles Dickens first editions. With Charles Dickens's bookplate, printed from the original copper plate, loosely inserted. -
1934 Place-Names of ScotlandLondon: 1934In a sumptuous signed binding by Maltby's of Oxford, this is an excellent copy of the third edition of this detailed encyclopaedia of Scottish place names. -
1896 Navy & Army IllustratedLondon: 1896An smart collection of 'The Navy & Army Illustrated' magazine, containing the issues from June to December 1896, with numerous photographs throughout. -
1903 ChatterboxLondon: 1903A collection of the 'Chatterbox' halfpenny weekly children's paper, for the year 1903, with numerous colour plates and engravings. -
1909-1930 Playbox AnnualLondon: 1909-1930A bright selection of ten early twentieth century volumes of the annual of charming children's periodical 'Playbox'. Illustrated throughout in colour, and featuring hundreds of short stories and fairy tales. -
Signed
1978 The Bounder of GreyfriarsLondon : 1978A very smart limited edition and signed collection of issues from The boys' story paper The Magnet. -
1897 The ArtistNot Stated : 18971897 volume with continuous issues from January to December of 'The Artist' magazine, a scarce copy.