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History & Culture
Windows into worlds gone by, a vast store of history. Both the iconic and the less well-known is here. Together with forgotten byways and things not found anywhere else. Here is also Americana, Crime, Feminism, Occultism,Archaeology, and Ethnography.
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1894-1896 History of the Scottish ChurchEdinburgh: 1894-1896A smart two volume set of this in depth history of the Scottish church, by noted historian W. Stephen. -
1899 Through the Dark ContinentLondon: 1899A bright two volume edition of this thrilling account of travel through Africa by Welsh-American explorer Henry M. Stanley, illustrated throughout. -
1907 In Dwarf Land and Cannibal CountryLondon: 1907An excellent copy of this account of late nineteenth century travels through Africa, illustrated throughout and with folding maps. -
1911 The Making of Northern NigeriaLondon: 1911A scarce first edition study on the influence of British government in Nigeria, complete with folding maps. -
1907 From Fiji to the Cannibal IslandsLondon: 1907The first edition of Irish novelist and travel writer Beatrice Grimshaw's early twentieth century account of her travels amongst the islands of the South Pacific Ocean. -
1927 The Maori Past and PresentLondon: 1927The scarce first edition of this illustrated 1927 study of the Maori people of New Zealand. -
1930 Myths and Traditions of the South Sea IslandsLondon: 1930The first edition of this scarce study of the mythology and cultural practices of the South Sea Islands. -
1912 On the Backwaters of the NileLondon: 1912The first edition of Arthur Leonard Kitching's publication of his observations drawn from a decade spent amongst the tribes of the Ugandan Protectorate. -
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1923 Peeps at English Folk-DancesLondon: 1923A signed presentation copy of this delightful book about English folk dances, with colour illustrations throughout. -
1990 Britain Ascendant: Comparative Studies in Franco-British Economic HistoryCambridge: 1990The first English language edition of one of the important historical works by Francois Crouzet, in a superior condition. -
1967 The Gild Merchant a Contribution to British Municipal HistoryOxford: 1967A lovely modern reprint of this important Victorian study on British municipal history, uncommon to see in the original dust wrappers. -
1927 The Strange Adventures of Frederick Baron TrenckLondon: 1927The scarce first edition of this reproduction of Frederick Baron Trenck's eighteenth century autobiography in the scarce dust wrapper.. -
1985 The Oxford History of EnglandOxford :Large set of the 'Oxford History of England' in eight bright volumes, each complete with dust wrapper. -
1915 The Histories of Tacitus An English TranslationLondon : 1915A fascinating scarce first edition English translation of the work of one of the greatest Roman Historians, Tactius, with maps. -
2000 The Community of South Hinksey in the Year 2000Oxford: 2000A charming snapshot of local British history from the community of South Hinksey to celebrate the Millennium. -
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1965 The Eagle Ironworks Oxford The Story of W. Lucy and Company LimitedLondon : 1965A lovely first edition copy of this history of W. Lucy and Company, with a typed letter from the company and many illustrations. -
1948 Oxford ReplannedLondon : 1948A fascinating first edition volume of Oxford Replanned, with folding colour maps and illustrations. -
1989 All Souls An Oxford College and its BuildingsOxford: 1989A wonderful first edition volume of a series of lectures given on the history of the Oxford College All Souls, with illustrations. -
1841 The New Aid to Memory, Part the FirstLondon: 1841A very scarce educational guide to remembering important events in English history. -
c1946 Commissioned Bargees: The Story of the Landing CraftLondon: c1946A smart copy of this work on the vital service of landing craft and their "bargees" during the Second World War. -
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c1890-1910 Four Victorian and Edwardian Valentine's Day CardsNew York; Not Stated: c1890-1910A collection of four very charming and unique colourful Valentine's Day cards dating from the Victorian and Edwarian eras. -
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. -
c1873 Lives and Exploits of the Most Notorious and Daring Highwaymen, Robbers, Murderers, Forgers, & TraitorsWakefield: c1873A pretty volume detailing the daring exploits of highwaymen and other notorious criminals. -
1947 Oxford StoneLondon : 1947A fascinating first edition volume on Oxford Stone, with illustrations throughout. -
1932 Chez James, The Wisdom and Foolishness of JamesLondon: 1932The first edition, first impression of this book on etiquette advice and self-help inspired by Chez James. -
1827 Delineations of GloucestershireLondon: 1827The very scarce first edition, large paper copy of English topographer and antiquarian James Norris Brewer's illustrated early nineteenth century study of Gloucestershire. -
1816 The History of Bristol, Civil and EcclesiasticalBristol: 1816The illustrated two volume first edition of John Evans and John Corry's illustrated exploration of the civil and ecclesiastical history of Bristol, from its founding by King Brennus through to the early nineteenth century. -
1940 Rubaiyat of Omar KhayyamLondon, Toronto, Bombay, Sydney: 1940The first edition illustrated by Stephen Gooden of the Rubaiyat ofOmar Khayyam in the very scarce dust wrapper. -
1850 The Year-Book of the CountryLondon: 1850A delightful, illustrated, account of English rural life through the seasons -
1924 The Stones of StonehengeLondon: 1924The first edition of Herbert E. Stone's illustrated study of the architecture and construction of Stonehenge. -
1845 The Vision of DanteLondon: 1845A very scarce early edition of The Vision of Dante Alighieri translated by Henry Francis Cary in vellum binding. -
1872 Clubs and Club Life in LondonLondon: 1872Uncommon first edition of this history of London clubs and club life by John Timbs. -
1834 Picturesque Memorials of SalisburySalisbury: 1834The scarce first edition of Peter Hall's charming illustrated study of the cathedral city of Salisbury. -
1843 The History of the Parish of Grittleton, in the County of Wilts.London: 1843The first edition of this illustrated history of the parish of Grittleton in Wiltshire, written by John Jackson, and with an essay by John Britton. -
1836 The History and Antiquities of the Abbey and Cathedral Church of GloucesterLondon: 1836Illustrated throughout with detailed engraved plates, this is Joseph Britton's informative study of the architecture and history of Gloucester Cathedral.