British Topography
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1927-1929 The Bristol Avon & The Salisbury Avon (The Rivers of England Series)Bristol: 1927-1929A pleasing pair of works from the 'Rivers of England' series by Ernest Walls, describing the Bristol Avon and the Salisbury Avon. -
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1910 Lift-Luck on Southern RoadsLondon: 1910A very scarce first edition of Ticknor Edwardes early narrative of hitchhiking, with a letter from the author regarding the work loosely inserted. -
1884 More Leaves from the Journal of A Life in the Highlands from 1862 to 1882London: 1884A smart fourth edition of this illustrated journal from Queen Victoria, an intimate account of her time spent in the Highlands of Scotland. -
1880 The History of ClerkenwellLondon: 1880A charmingly illustrated second edition of William J. Pinks's uncommon detailed history of the parish of Clerkenwell. -
1907 CambridgeLondon: 1907A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated guide to Cambridge, England, from English author M. A. R. Tuker. -
1887 Down to the Land's EndLondon: 1887A scarce, illustrated regional travel piece, exploring West Cornwall, combining an article by John Sedding with numerous illustrations by T Raffles Davison. -
1905 The Story of LondonLondon: 1906A richly illustrated 1906 history of medieval London, featuring three fold-out maps, numerous plates, and a striking colour frontispiece of the city in 1588. -
1859 A Handbook for Travellers in Wiltshire, Dorsetshire, and SomersetshireLondon: 1859A very scarce new edition of this detailed handbook for travellers in Wiltshire, Dorsetshire, and Somersetshire. -
1884 Geology of Weymouth, Portland, and Coast of DorsetshireLondon: 1884A smart copy of this new and revised edition of Damon's detailed geological study of Weymouth and the surrounding area. -
1939 Wiltshire VillageLondon: 1939A delightful first edition work celebrating the village crafts, customs and characters of a Wiltshire village. -
1899 Highways and Byways in YorkshireLondon: 1899A leather bound first edition of this illustrated guide to the roads around Yorkshire, for locals and tourists. -
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1956 Dorset RiverLondon: 1956A signed first edition of Monica Hutching's charming observations of the River Stour. -
1883 History and Description of Corfe Castle in the Isle of Purbeck, DorsetLondon: 1883A smart first edition of this illustrated history of Corfe Castle in Dorset, with folding plans. -
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1971 Inside SomersetDorset: 1971A richly illustrated guide to Somerset’s landscape, heritage, and hidden gems, signed by the author and complete with period photographs and a fold-out map. -
1904-1932 5vol A Collection of Volumes from The Medieval Town SeriesLondon: 1904-1932Five first edition volumes from the Medieval Town Series from J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., with illustrations throughout. -
1810 2vol Antiquarian and Topographical Cabinet, Containing a Series of Elegant Views of Great BritainLondon: 1810Two volumes of a ten volume set presenting copperplates of the most elegant and interesting views and objects found across Great Britain. -
1956 Holdenhurst: Mother Of BournemouthBournemouth: 1956An exceptionally scarce and charmingly illustrated local history tracing the Saxon roots and architectural heritage of Holdenhurst, the ancient parish mother of Bournemouth. -
c1921-1950 2vol A Pictorial and Descriptive Guide to Bournemouth & Guide to the Isle of WightLondon: c1921-1950Two smart later editions of these illustrated guides to Bournemouth and the Isle of Wight, with folding maps. -
1921-1930 2vol Bournemouth and District: A Sketch-Book & Sketches Near Salisbury: Sketches in the Vale of ChalkeLondon: 1921-1930Two smart first edition volumes of charming sketches of Bournemouth and the Vale of Chalke near Salisbury, from British artists. -
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1903 OxfordLondon: 1903A colourfully illustrated limited edition de luxe of this narrative history of the city of Oxford. -
1936-1981 9 Vols A Collection of Illustrated Works on Southern England’s Landscape, History & HeritageLondon; Newton Abbot; Wiltshire: 1936-1981A charming collection of nine richly illustrated first editions, exploring the landscapes, architecture, and heritage of Southern and South-West England, each in the publisher’s original dust wrapper, the majority unclipped. -
1804 The History of ChichesterChichester: 1804The first edition of this uncommon topography exploring the history of Chichester. -
1829-1834 Five Volumes of Illustrated Works on British Topography and SceneryLondon: 1929-1834A heavily illustrated and beautifully bound collection of five notable works celebrating British scenery and topography, bound in full decorative straight grain morocco, and illustrated throughout with detailed engravings. -
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1967 Hardy's RiverSherborne : 1967A signed first edition of this charming guide through the River Frome and its connections to English novelist Thomas Hardy. -
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1893-1898 Visitation of England and WalesLondon: 1893-1898The first and third volume of Frederick Arthur Crisp's monumental heraldic study. Signed, limited edition volumes, which are illustrated throughout. -
1953 Land of Scotch: Being an Account of the Topography and History of ScotlandEdinburgh : 1953A limited edition historical and topographical anthology of Scotland, published as a souvenir for Queen Elizabeth's coronation. -
1981-1988 3vol The British Kitchen, Country Cookery, & Country WeekendsLondon: 1981-1988Three smart volumes on British cooking and the British countryside, with recipes throughout. -
1986 Discover the Best of Devon Fare: A New Holiday Guide to Good Food in DevonDevon: 1986A very smart first edition of this charming guide to good food in Devon, intended for those looking for a trip away. -
1853 Pilgrimages to English Shrines: First and Second SeriesLondon: 1853The first and second series of Anna Maria Hall's account of her pilgrimages to the shrines of noted individuals, bound in full calf, and featuring the first edition of the second series. -
1882 Manchester Ship Canal. Engineers' Reports and Report of the Provisional CommitteeManchester: 1882The first edition of this very scarce technical report on the engineering behind the Manchester Ship Canal. -
1883 The Manchester Ship Canal. A Reply to Mr. A. Provand's Adverse CriticismManchester: 1883The first edition of this very scarce pamphlet supporting the proposed construction of the Manchester Ship Canal. -
1934-1969 3vol Here's England, Made in England, & English RecipesLondon: 1934-1969Three smart volumes on the English land, its produce, and traditional recipes, with illustrations throughout. -
1943-1979 3vol Three Volumes on England from Dorothy HartleyLondon: 1943-1979Three smart volumes on England and its topography from English social historian Dorothy Hartley, with illustrations. -
1867 Rambles About Filey; Our Filey FishermenLondon: 1867Two very scarce first editions of Rev. George Shaw's descriptive works about the Yorkshire seaside town of Filey. -
1914 London County Council. Survey of London. The Parish of St. Giles-in-the-FieldsLondon: 1914A study of the parish of St Giles in London, the first edition of this illustrated exploration of the area in Central London.
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