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1973 The Vaughan Williams Memorial Library Catalogue of the English Folk Dance and Song SocietyLondon: 1973A first edition of this catalogue of folk dance and song from the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, in excellent condition. -
1948 Analysis of HandwritingLondon: 1948A fascinating study into graphology by H. J. Jacoby in the original dust wrapper. -
1948 The Magic Wand Year Book 1947-1948London: 1948A very scarce magic year book for 1947-8 compiled by George Armstrong. -
1877 A Bibliographical List of the Works That Have Been Published, or Are Known to Exist in MS., Illustrative of The Various Dialects of EnglishLondon: 1877A comprehensive referential work published by The English Dialect Society containing a bibliography of works in various English dialects. -
1918 The Builders' and Estate Managers' CompendiumLondon: 1918The detailed annual compendium of building and estate management firms and businesses from 1918. -
2006 William Shakespeare: The First Folio, 1623. The Dr. Williams's Library CopyLondon: 2006Scarce catalogue for the auction sale of Dr. Williams's copy of the first Shakespeare Folio of 1623, a lovely copy. -
1841 The New Aid to Memory, Part the FirstLondon: 1841A very scarce educational guide to remembering important events in English history. -
1902 To Drink or Not To Drink Little Giant $20 Soda FountainPittsburg: 1902A very scarce American advertising brochure selling a $20 soda fountain, a charming work of the turn of the century. -
1837 A Botanical LexiconLondon: 1837A first edition copy of this guide to botanical lexicon, with detailed explanations. -
1831 A Topographical Dictionary of London and its EnvironsLondon: 1831A comprehensive topographical dictionary of nineteenth-century London, by the British architect, James Elmes. -
1950 The Parish Registers of Upton Snodsbury In the County of Worcester, 1577-1837Worcestershire: 1950The very scarce first edition of this Limited Edition account of the Parish register of the Worcestershire village of Upton Snodsbury between 1577 and 1837. -
1804 Kirby's Wonderful and Scientific Museum: Or Magazine of Remarkable Characters, Volume IILondon: 1804A very scarce 1804 edition of Kirby's Wonderful and Scientific Museum, in a half calf binding. -
1822 The Man of the World's DictionaryLondon: 1822The second edition of this dictionary with witty definitions for the amusement of Georgian gentlemen. -
1894 12 Parts in 1 Brown's Book-StallAberdeen: 1894A fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian booksellers in twelve 1894 periodicals, bound in half calf. -
1992-1996 11 vols Pigot and Co's National and Commercial DirectoryNorwich: 1992-1996Eleven wonderful facsimile editions of Pigot and Co's National Commercial Directory from the mid 1800s. With folding maps. -
1902 List of Travels and Tours in ScotlandEdinburgh: 1902A vanishingly scarce limited edition copy of this reference guide to Scottish travel writing. -
1896 ChatterboxLondon : 1896A charming copy of the 1896 annual for the popular children's magazine Chatterbox, with colour plates. -
1809 The Royal Kalendar, or Complete and Correct Annual Register for England, Scotland, Ireland, and America for the year 1809London: 1809A handsomely rebound copy of the 1809 'Royal Kalendar' the complete and correct annual register for England, Scotland, Ireland and America. -
1885 Showell's Dictionary of BirminghamBirmingham: 1885A very scarce reference and topographical work on Birmingham, provided an extensive dictionary of the city. -
1855 The Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Magazine, Volume IIDevises; London: 1855Volume II of The Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society Magazine, illustrated throughout and handsomely bound in quarter calf. -
1868 Slater's (Late Pigot & Co.) Royal National Commercial Directory and Topography of the Counties of Gloucester, Hereford, Monmouth, Shropshire, and North and South Wales, and of the City of ChesterLondon: 1868An scarce and extensive topographical work of reference for numerous counties in England and Wales, including several folding maps in colour. -
1905 Visitation of England and Wales, Volume 13Not Stated: 1905An exceptionally bright copy of the thirteenth volume of Frederick Arthur Crisp's monumental heraldic study. -
1899 Kelly's Directory of Berkshire and OxfordshireLondon: 1899A very scarce 1899 edition of Kelly's Directory covering Berkshire and Oxfordshire, with a large folded map. -
1882 J. G. Harrod & Co's Royal Despatch and Special Directory of EnglandNorwich: 1882A comprehensive volume that gives insight into the postal, telegraphic and rail networks of Victorian England. -
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1825 [1824] A Glossary of North Country Words in UseNewcastle: 1825An annotated author's proof copy of John Trotter Brockett's glossary of northern dialect, with a letter from the author tipped in. -
1883 Kelly's Directory of Berkshire, Bucks and OxonLondon : 1883A fascinating and comprehensive directory of the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, with three folding maps. -
1929 Eynsham Parish MagazineWestminster: 1929A fascinating collection of the complete 12 editions of the Eynsham Parish Magazine during the year 1929. -
1970 Champ FleuryWakefield: 1970A handsome 1970 reprint of Geofroy Tory's important 1529 work on the French language. -
1895 Lean's Royal Navy List No. 69London: 1895A very scarce copy of Lean's Royal Navy List for January 1895, record of the British Royal Navy. -
1957 Kelly's Handbook to the Titled, Landed and Official ClassesLondon: 19571957 edition of this noted reference work relevant to the upper classes, the eighty-third annual edition. -
1951 Kelly's Handbook to the Titled, Landed and Official ClassesLondon: 19511951 edition of this famous reference work relevant to the upper classes, the seventy-seventh annual edition. -
1919 Aren't We Lucky? The Magazine of H.M.S "Renown" August to December 1919Edinburgh : 1919An interesting first edition volume of the magazine of the H.M.S Renown from its tour of Canada and America. -
1847 2 Vols The Parliamentary Gazetteer of England and Wales 1845-6 Volumes III and IVLondon : 1847Two comprehensive volumes on the geography of England and Wales. -
1967 The Blair Directory of the County of OxfordshireBlackpool: 1967A very scarce 1967 edition of Blair Publishing's directory of the county of Oxfordshire. -
1888 Worthies of Buckinghamshire and Men of Note of that CountyAlyesbury: 1888An interesting first edition copy of this biography of men of note of Buckinghamshire. -
1920 Kelly's Directory of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and OxfordshireLondon: 1920The combined Kelly's Directories of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire from 1920.