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1882 Taxidermy Without a TeacherBoston: 1882A very scarce, illustrated second edition copy of Manton's didactic work. -
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1957 Teapots and TeaNewport: 1957A signed first edition of Frank Tilley's illustrated discussion of the history of teapots. The very scarce edition de luxe, one of only 25 of such copies produced. -
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1861–1875 4Vols in 1 Limited Edition Antiquarian Studies by James DrummondEdinburgh : 1861–1875A very scarce collection of four limited-edition antiquarian works by Scottish artist and historian James Drummond, handsomely bound as one by Andrew Grieve of Edinburgh, including a volume inscribed by the author to philanthropist John Ritchie Findlay. -
1984 Panoply of Paper: on Collecting Decorated PapersGloucestershire: 1984An exceptionally scarce copy of this reprint of Hans Schmoller’s work on collecting decorated papers, their history, craftsmanship, and aesthetics. -
c1908 Shadows of the Old BooksellersLondon: c1908A scarce copy of this history of important booksellers of the past from the New Universal Library. -
1997 Enid Blyton Noddy - Sotheby's London Auction Sale Catalogue for October 1997London: 1997A very fine copy of this scarce auction catalogue from Sotheby's for Enid Blyton's Noddy works. -
1943 Sotheby & Co. Catalogue of the Famous Library of the Late Right Hon. John BurnsLondon: 1943A smartly bound copy of this very scarce original catalogue for the sale of the famous library of the Late Right Hon. John Burns by Sotheby's. -
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1968 M. Harris & Sons Centenary BookLondon: 1968A very pleasing first edition of this centenary book for antique furniture dealers M. Harris & Sons, a presentation copy. -
2010 Four Modern Masterpieces: Impressionist and Modern ArtNew York: 2010A very smart guide of the auction of four modern masterpieces from Christie's Auction House, November 2010. -
1933 What Shall we have to Drink?London: 1933A very scarce first edition of Boulestin’s concise guide to wine and spirits, complete with the original dust wrapper. -
1938 Rufford Abbey, Nottingham: Catalogue of The Rufford CollectionLondon: 1938A smart copy of the original catalogue of the Rufford Collection sold by auction on the premises in October 1938. -
1839 The Complete Angler; or, Contemplative Man's Recreation. Being a Discourse on Rivers, Fish-Ponds, Fish and Fishing.London: 1839A smartly bound copy of Walton and Cotton’s timeless celebration of fishing, nature, and quiet contemplation, illustrated with 15 plate engravings. -
c1947 The Flowing BowlLondon: c1947A spirited literary anthology celebrating the highs and lows of drinking through the ages, from Falstaff to teetotalers, with the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1973 Guide Du FromageOxfordshire: 1973A very scarce and authoritative guide to cheese by renowned fromager Pierre Androuet, translated from the original French by John Githens, this is the first English edition. -
c1931 The Concise Household EncyclopediaLondon: c1931A very scarce early 20th-century domestic encyclopedia, richly illustrated with monochrome and colour plate illustrations, capturing the skills and interests of the period home. -
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1937 The Amenities of Book-Collecting and Kindred AffectionsBoston: 1937A wonderful signed presentation copy of A. Edward Newton's popular collection of essays on the pleasures of book collecting, illustrated throughout. -
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1989 Fountain Pens: Vintage and ModernLondon: 1989A smart first UK edition of this authoritative reference book on the fountain pen, signed by the President of Parker Pen USA Ltd. -
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1997 Vintage Bar Ware: Identification and Value GuideKentucky: 1997A pleasing first edition of this illustrated guide to collecting vintage bar ware, signed by the author. -
1939 The Sweet Shop: A Handbook for Retail ConfectionersLondon: 1939A first edition, third impression of this richly illustrated 1939 manual offering practical, technical, and business guidance for confectioners and sweet shop owners. -
1979-1985 16Vols Sainsbury Cookbook Series by Cathay BooksLondon: 1979-1985A richly, colour illustrated 16-volume set of charming, collectible British cookbooks from the "Sainsbury Book of" series, with nine first editions. -
c1980 Receipts for Cooking the Most Favourite Dishes, in General Use in India. Also for Preparing Chatney and India Pickle.Hastings: c1980A vanishingly scarce facsimile of Hadjee Allee’s 1847 Anglo-Indian cookbook, an early and authentic glimpse into the colonial-era fusion of British and Indian culinary traditions. -
c1900-1955 8 Vols A Collection of Scarce Culinary and Household ManualsLondon; Edinburgh: c1900-1955A very scarce eight-volume collection of characterful, early 20th-century British domestic guides, offering practical and economical instruction on cookery and housekeeping. -
1888 Recipes Showing How to Prepare Libby, McNeill & Libby's Canned Meats and SoupsChicago: 1888A scarce survivor of culinary and marketing history, this likely first edition Libby, McNeill & Libby pamphlet (the only known copy at present) showcases inventive recipes for their canned meats, from Collop Sandwiches to Libby’s Oxtail Soup. -
1875 The Amateur Gardener's Pocket Journal, Teaching how to Manage English Gardens, Glass-Houses, Lawns, Shrubberies, Etc.London: 1875A vanishingly scarce copy of this practical Victorian gardening guide, with John Abercrombie’s month-by-month horticultural advice with George Glenny’s treatise on fern culture, Wardian cases, and window gardening. -
c1920 The Bournville Cookery BookUnknown : c1920An exceptionally scarce Bournville chocolate-based recipe book, likely a first edition, featuring 64 recipes accompanied by charming vignette illustrations. -
1972-1980 3 Vols Women’s Institute Collection: Homemaking and CookeryWestmorland; West Kent; York: 1972-1980A very scarce three-volume set of Women’s Institute handbooks, spanning 1972 to 1980, celebrating rural self-sufficiency, traditional gardening, and regional British cookery. -
c1920 Colonial Everyday Cookery: Revised and Partly Re-Written by a Professional CookAuckland : c1920A comprehensive and enduring domestic guide from colonial New Zealand, this volume preserves the culinary and household practices of its era, with illustrated plates, two of which are in colour. -
c1950 The Vitopan Book of Instruction and RecipesKent: c1950A vanishingly scarce mid‑century Vitopan Ltd publication, this culinary ephemera pairs expert guidance on cookware usage and maintenance with a variety of recipes. -
1934-c1940 7 Vols A Collection of National Mark & Empire Marketing Board Recipe LeafletsLondon: 1934-c1940A scarce 7 volume collection of 1930s National Mark cookery leaflets and booklets, guiding British housewives with seasonal recipes, practical tips. -
1970 Bourne's London And Birmingham RailwayNewton Abbott: 1970A very scarce facsimile of Bourne’s landmark 1839 visual chronicle of the London and Birmingham Railway, with the original dust wrapper. -
1970 Bourne's Great Western RailwayNewton Abbott: 1970A beautifully reproduced facsimile of John C. Bourne’s 1846 chronicle of the Great Western Railway, accompanied by numerous illustrations by John Cooke Bourne. -
1902 Oriental Series: Japan and China Its History Arts and Literature Volume VIIIBoston; Tokyo: 1902A very scarce, limited library edition, of volume eight in this series on Japan's history and literature, with this volume being devoted to ceramics, richly illustrated throughout with tissue-guarded photogravure plates and halftones. -
1920 Clarets and SauternesLondon: 1920A scarce first edition that explores Bordeaux’s classed growths, both clarets and Sauternes, through their history, estates, and iconic labels -
1921 Nouveau Manuel de L'amateur de BourgogneParis: 1921A scarce, understated celebration of Burgundy wine, elegantly illustrated with a woodcut illustrated frontispiece and ornaments by Robert Bonfils. -
1974 Bordeaux et ses Vins: Classés par ordre de mériteBordeaux: 1974A profusely illustrated 12th edition of this detailed work on the wine of the Bordeaux region of France. -
1908 Bordeaux et ses Vins: Classés par ordre de mériteBordeaux; Paris: 1908A very scarce 8th edition of this detailed work on the wine of the Bordeaux region of France, with a fold-out colour maps and illustrations throughout.