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1881 T. J. and J. Smith's Indelible Pocket Diary and Almanack for 1881: No. 15London: 1881A very scarce pocket diary and almanac from T. J. & J. Smith for the year 1881, with a few charming contemporary entries. -
1893 The Smallest English Dictionary in the World (Bryce's English Dictionary)Glasgow : 1893A terrific copy of Bryce's famous miniature English dictionary, complete with the original metal case and magnifying glass. -
1961-1980 A Collection of Articles Extracted from the Transactions of the Thoroton Society of NottinghamshireNottinghamshire : 1961-1980A fascinating selection of archaeological and historical surveys of Nottinghamshire, extracted from the Transactions of the Thoroton Society. -
c1850 Scrapbook of Emblems and Coats of Arms, Including Royal FamilyNot Stated: c1850A charming scrapbook containing a multitude of armorial crests and coat of arms, with many examples pasted throughout. -
1812-1813 The Juvenile Spectator: Part the First and Part the SecondLondon: 1812-1813The scarce first edition of the second part of this children's periodical, present alongside the second edition of the first part, and illustrated throughout. -
1852 Moore's Almanack Improved; Or Will's Farmer and Countryman's Calendar, for the Year 1852Chiswick: 1852A charming example of Francis Moore's annual almanack, which offers agricultural advice aimed at rural readers. -
2003 Edward Ardizzone: A Bibliographic CommentaryLondon: 2003A first edition of Brian Alderson’s definitive, richly illustrated bibliography of Edward Ardizzone’s work from 1929 to 1970. -
1955 The Roquefort AdventureRoquefort : 1955A smart limited edition, L’Aventure de Roquefort is Henri Pourrat’s celebration of the "king of cheeses", complete with striking colour plates. -
1962 Naughty Children: An AnthologyLondon: 1962The first UK edition of this anthology compiled by Christianna Brand, and illustrated throughout by Edward Ardizzone. -
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1896 Concise Navigating Directions for the River ThamesLondon: 1896An interesting navigational guide to the River Thames and the English Channel, presented from the publisher to the Royal Thames Yacht Club. -
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2002-18 The John Buchan Journal and Catalogues of His WorksLondon: 2002-18A fantastic collection of works related to the renowned Scottish author, John Buchan, including three volumes of 'The John Buchan Journal' and two catalogues of his works, one being a catalogue of Kenneth Hillier's private collection, signed by Hillier. -
1925 4vol Plaisir De Bibliophile: Gazette Trimestrielle des Amateurs de Livres ModernesParis: 1925A collection of the four complete issues of Plaisir De Bibliophile for the year 1925, in the original French. -
1888 Wyman's Commercial EncyclopaediaLondon: 1888An exceptionally scarce, illustrated first edition trade directory from 1888, showcasing Britain’s leading manufacturers and industrial output at the height of the Victorian era. -
c1921 8Vols Our Beautiful HomelandLondon: c1921A beautiful illustrated ten volume collection of works from the Our Beautiful Homeland Series. -
1925-1928 7 Vols of “The Teaching of English Series” Edited by Henry NewboltLondon; Edinburgh; New York: 1925-1928A smart seven-volume set from "The Teaching of English Series" edited by Henry Newbolt, featuring works by John Buchan and others. -
1865 The Illustrated London NewsLondon: 1865Twenty-seven issues of the ILN bound in one volume, for the second half of 1865, an illustrated periodical with double-pages plates. -
1845 The Illustrated London NewsLondon: 1845An early volume of this influential newspaper, an illustrated account of global events, with folding plates. -
1852 The Life of Napoleon BuonaparteLondon: 1852A handsomely bound second edition of William Hazlitt’s impassioned Life of Napoleon Buonaparte, in two volumes. -
1857-71 The Illustrated London NewsLondon: 1857-71Two volumes of the important newspaper 'The Illustrated London News', with illustrated articles throughout -
1891 The Life of Napoleon BuonaparteLondon: 1891A richly illustrated, scarce new edition of Lockhart’s vivid and detailed biography of Napoleon, in a handsome full calf prize binding. -
1903-1911 3 Vols Happy England; highways and Hedges; Gardens of EnglandLondon: 1903-1911A lovely three-volume first edition set of works celebrating the beauty, charm, and rural spirit of Edwardian England with charming illustrations throughout. -
1930 The Complete Opera Book: The Stories of the Operas, together with 410 of the Leading Airs and Motives in Musical NotationNew York; London: 1930A scarce ninth impression of this landmark opera reference work, finely rebound in crushed half morocco and richly illustrated with over 60 photographic plates. -
1857 3 Vols History of the Conquest of Peru with a Preliminary View of the Civilization of the IncasLondon: 1857A very scarce complete three-volume fifth edition of Prescott’s classic history of the Spanish conquest of Peru, rebound in a handsome half calf binding with marbled boards. -
1910 Three plates in colour from Shakespeare's Tragedy of HamletLondon : 1910A first edition of this very scarce, beautifully produced folio of three colour plate illustrations from W. G. Simmonds, highlighting key dramatic moments from the play. -
1925 The London Court of Arbitration. Presented to Mr. H. L. Symonds.London: 1925A very scarce certificate of thanks from the London Court of Arbitration presented to H. L. Symonds. -
2002 A Nottinghamshire Bibliography: Publications on Nottinghamshire History Before 1998Nottingham: 2002A very smart first edition of this bibliography of publications on Nottinghamshire history. -
1868 Paxton's Botanical DictionaryLondon: 1868A smart new edition of English gardener Joseph Paxton's botanical dictionary, revised and corrected. -
1825 The Wiltshire Register for 1825Melksham: 1825A very scarce copy of the Wiltshire Register for the year 1825, in modern binding. -
2003 Edward Ardizzone: A Bibliographic CommentaryLondon: 2003A pleasing first edition copy of this illustrated bibliographic study of the work of British artist Edward Ardizzone. -
1895 2 Vols Notes on the Birds of Northamptonshire and NeighbourhoodLondon: 1895A richly illustrated, first edition of this authoritative study of Northamptonshire’s birdlife by Lord Lilford, complete with a folding map to rear. -
1922 Amid Snowy Wastes: Wild Life on the Spitsbergen ArchipelagoLondon: 1922The first edition of this photographic chronicle of Arctic wildlife and landscapes during the 1921 Oxford expedition to Spitsbergen, by naturalist Seton Gordon., with two maps. -
1953-1959 6 Vols Wisden Cricketer's Almanack for 1953, 1955, 1956, 957, 1958 & 1959London: 1953-1959Six volumes of the Wisden Cricketer's Almanack, capturing the golden era of post-war cricket with rich detail on players, records, and the global rise of the game. -
1909 "Silk" in Nets, Finings, Gimpings and Fancy EffectsNottingham: 1909An exceptionally scarce, first English edition of this Nottingham-published technical guide to silk lace design, this richly illustrated manual offers detailed instruction for draughtsman, lace makers and students. -
1935 Who's Who in NottinghamshireWorcester : 1935A very scarce limited edition record of Nottinghamshire's leading inhabitants. -
c1853 A Biblical Cyclopaedia; or, Dictionary of Easter Antiquities, Geography, Natural History, Sacred AnnalsLondon: c1873A leather bound eighth edition of this detailed and comprehensive encyclopaedia or dictionary of biblical theology and literature. -
1827 An Index to the Remarkable Passages and Words Made Use of by ShakspeareLondon: 1827A calf-bound second edition of this authoritative index to Shakespeare's writings, by English writer and scholar Samuel Ayscough.