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2010 English Country BookshopsMiddlesex : 2010A charming pictorial record of English antiquarian bookshops, being a limited copy of eight hundred that were printed for sale -
1905 How to Collect BooksLondon: 1905The first edition of this beginner-friendly guide to book collecting, with many illustrations. -
1973 English Books with Coloured Plates 1790 to 1860Folkestone & London: 1973A very smart bibliography of almost a century of English books with coloured plates, with the original dust wrapper. -
1959 Studien Zum Bilderschmuck Der Deutschen Renaissance-Einbande von Ilse SchunkeWiesbaden: 1959A smart copy of this uncommon study into the works of Ilse Schunke, in the original German. -
1990 Great Flower Books 1700-1900London: 1990A beautifully illustrated edition of this work recording two centuries of flower books, in the original dust wrapper. -
1971 The Collector's Book of Children's BooksLondon: 1971A lovely first edition of this insightful guide to the collecting of children's books, with illustrations throughout. -
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1927 The Elements of Book-CollectingLondon: 1927A very scarce signed presentation copy from the author of this informative guide to the essentials of book-collecting. -
1910-1940 7vols Choix de Livres Anciens Rares et Curieux en Vente a la Librairie AncienneFlorence: 1910-1940Seven volumes of the thirteen catalogues of rare and antiquarian books sold by the publisher and bookseller Leo Samuele Olschki. -
1994 Highly Important Printed Books from the Beriah Botfield's LibraryLondon: 1994A smart first edition of this clothbound issue of the catalogue for the Christie's auction sale of the library of Beriah Botfield. -
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1922 Etching Craft: A Guide for Students and CollectorsLondon: 1922A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Robins's study of the history and techniques of etching, inscribed to renowned etcher Muirhead Bone. -
1938 Scribners Present: The Modern Library in First Editions, Catalogue Number 117New York: 1938A catalogue of first editions from Scribner Rare Books, including famous works such as Boswell's life of Johnson, and Blake's 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. -
1896 A Manual of Mending and RepairingNew York: 1896The very scarce first US edition of Charles Godfrey Leland's informative guide to mending and repairing items around the home. -
1925 Dictionnaire Pratique de Céramique AncienneParis: 1925A smart first edition copy of this collector's guide to antique ceramics by the journal editor Lacour-Bréval and the art critic Gaston Édinger. -
1956 Minding My Own Business: An AutobiographyLondon: 1956The autobiography of the distinguished antiquarian bookseller Percy Muir, with a letter from J. W. Dettmer of William Heinemann Ltd to Christina Foyle, of Foyles bookshop. -
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1932 The Book Collector's Vade MecumLondon: 1932A signed, first edition of this informative book surrounding book collecting, inscribed to renowned bookseller, W. A. Foyle. -
1923 Old English Walnut & Lacquer FurnitureLondon: 1923A lavishly illustrated guide to old English walnut and lacquer furniture for collectors and students. -
1849 2vol The Picture Collector's Manual, Adapted to the Professional Man and the AmateurLondon: 1849A smart first edition of this detail manual for the picture collector, from British author James R. Hobbes. -
1815 General Conchology; Or, a Description of ShellsLondon: 1815The very scarce first edition of William Wood's beautifully illustrated study of shells and molluscs, illustrated with hand coloured plates. -
1944-1946 Hollywood Premium Record Guide. Number One and Number TwoLos Angeles: 1944-1946The scarce first and second numbers of Will Roy Hearne's guide to the prices of 1940s records. -
1889-1945 Book Collecting Reference WorksLondon: 1889-45Five informative reference works on book collecting, all in the original bindings, with two works being first editions. -
1888 Old Bibles: An Account of the Early Versions of the English Bible.London: 1888J. R. Dore's comprehensive guide to early English bibles, with illustrations to aid in identifying editions. -
1882-1883 3 vol in 2 A Rough List of Cheap, Rare and Valuable Books for SaleLondon: 1882-1883Three very scarce pamphlets on books for sale from German-born British bookseller Bernard Quaritch. -
1950 Book Collecting: Four Broadcast TalksCambridge: 1850The first edition of this informative collection of transcribed broadcast talks on the subject of book collecting, in the original dust wrapper. -
1891 A Manual of BibliographyLondon: 1891A comprehensive illustrated study the many aspects of book collecting and cataloguing by Walter Thomas Rogers. -
1898-9 Pages and Pictures from Forgotten Children's BooksLondon: 1898-9The first edition of this collection of children's illustrations and stories from various forgotten children's books, compiled and shared by Andrew W. Tuer. -
1943 The Book: The Story of Printing & BookmakingLondon: 1943The third revised edition of this illustrated book on printing and bookmaking by Douglas C. McMurtrie, in the scarce dust wrapper. -
1983-91 Nutwood Journals and Ephemera From the 'Followers of Rupert'Brighton: 1983-91A collection of scarce Rupert Bear 'Nutwood' journals, including two special issues, with a large selection of paraphernalia from the 'Followers of Rupert', an organisation for enthusiasts of Rupert the Bear. -
1896 Talks About AutographsBoston: 1896A smart first US edition of this interesting work on the practice of collecting autographs. -
1891 Round and About the Book-Stalls: A Guide for the Book-HunterLondon: 1891A smart first edition of this guide on book collecting from well-known British bibliophile John Herbert Slater. -
1987 White Chappell: Scarlet TracingsUppingham : 1987The first edition of Iain Sinclair's first work, based on his experiences in the antiquarian trade. -
1896 Notes on Collecting and Preserving Natural-History ObjectsLondon: 1896A very smart new edition of this beginner's guide on the conservation of natural history objects. -
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1962 Hawk Moths of Central and Southern AfricaCape Town: 1962A first edition copy of Elliot Pinhey's fascinating study on hawk moths native to Central and Southern Africa, with a letter from the author, extensive coloured plates and original unclipped dust wrapper. -
2003 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets OrganiserLondon: 2003A delightful organiser based on Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, containing a notepad, ruler, stickers and organiser pages. -
1937 Imprimerie Wetterwald Modeles Pour VinsBordeaux: 1937An exceptional and vanishingly scarce catalogue of wine label designs, including those for many of the most luxurious appellations in winemaking, published by noted wine label designer, Wetterwald. -
1929 Jane Austen: A BibliographyLondon: 1929A limited edition copy of this illustrated bibliography of Jane Austen's works. -
1926 Bibliotheca Scotica: A Catalogue of BooksGlasgow : 1926A scarce illustrated catalogue of books relating to Scotland sold by John Smith & Son Ltd in the original cloth with a forward by Lauchlan MacLean Watt.