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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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1906 4vol Diary and Correspondence of Samuel PepysLondon: 1906An interesting four volume set comprising the diary and correspondence of famous diarist Samuel Pepys. -
1738 An Historical View of the Court of Exchequer and of the King's RevenuesSavoy; London: 1738A very scarce first edition of this economic work regarding the court of the exchequer in the mid eighteenth century. -
c1887 The Universal Dictionary of Biography and MythologyLondon: c1887A lovely dictionary containing the names of important historical and mythological figures bound across four volumes. -
c1840 The Land of BurnsLondo & Glasgow: c1840A through exploration of the time, landscapes and society that lent themselves to the writings of Robert Burns. -
1892-9 A History of Ireland in the Eighteenth CenturyLondon: 1892-8A complete history of Irelang in the eighteenth century, written by the Irish historian William Lecky. -
1964 The Armed RehearsalLondon: 1964A first edition of this interesting novel on the Spanish Civil War by Peter Elstob. -
1902 Papers of the British School at Rome Volume ILondon: 1902A fascinating insight into the work of the British School at Rome, an archaeological research institute, complete with illustrations and folding maps. -
1904 History of the Delhi Coronation DurbarLondon: 1904A very scarce and interesting copy of the history of the coronation of King Edward VII Emperor of India. -
1825 The Life of Lorenzo de' MediciLondon: 1825A nicely bound edition of William Roscoe's important biography on Lorenzo de' Medici, a monumental study on the life of Lorenzo. -
1910 The Royal Monmouthshire MilitiaLondon: 1910A fascinating first edition account of the Royal Monmouthshire Militia from its creation in 1660 to the time of publication. -
1846 The Life and Pontificate of Leo the TenthLondon: 1846William Roscoe's important biography on the affluent life of Pope Leo X, part of the infamous de' Medici family. -
1926 On the Western Front. 1/2 Batt. Monmouthshire Regt.Abergavenny: 1926The first edition of this volume comprising a record of the services of the Third Monmouthshire in World War One. -
1777 Eloge Historique du Cardinal d'Amboise, Archeveque de Rouen, Premier Ministre de Louis XIIBesancon; Paris: 1777A very scarce work on the achievements of Cardinal Georges d'Amboise, in the original French by Francois Xavier Talbert. -
1734 Orazione delle Lodi delle Serafica Madre Saint Chiara d'AssisiFerrara: 1734A very scarce Italian Catholic work on the life and saintly work of Clare of Assisi, in the original Italian by Francesco Estense Tassoni. -
1822 Illustrations, Historical and Critical, of the Life of Lorenzo de' MediciLondon: 1822The important biography on the life and work of Lorenzo de' Medici, one of the most important figures in the Italian Renaissance. Illustrated throughout. -
1661 Histoire Generale de DauphineGrenoble: 1661The first edition of this monumental history of Dauphine, the first of it's kind, here in the original French. -
1916-20 The British Campaign in France and FlandersLondon: 1916-20Arthur Conan Doyle's study of the British campaign in France and Flanders during the First World War, illustrated with folding maps. Four of the six volumes are first editions. -
1886 The Adventures of Mr. LedburyLondon: 1886A lovely copy of the debut novel which first appeared in Bentley's Miscellany, illustrated by John Leech. -
1824-7 Original Letters Illustrative of English HistoryLondon: 1824-7The first editions of Henry Ellis' extensive study of British history, looking through letters written over the course of a few hundred years. -
1890 Arcana Fairfaxiana ManuscriptaLondon: 1890A handsome facsimile detailing Apothecaries' Lore and Housewifery of the sixteenth century, partly written by the Fairfax family. -
1955 The MintLondon: 1955The first edition in original dustwrapper of T. E. Lawrence's memoirs of his time as an enlisted man in the Royal Air Force. -
1902 Social England: A Record of the Progress of the PeopleLondon, Paris, New York & Melbourne: 1902A wonderful finely bound six volume collection of this history of progress in England across twelve books, with colour plates and folding maps. -
1848 Reports of all the Meetings of the Town Council of the Borough of SheffieldSheffield: 1848A very scarce account of Sheffield town Council's reports during the year 1847-1848. -
1795 A Short Account of the Late Revolution in Geneva and Of the Conduct of FranceLondon: 1795A very scarce English language edition of Francis D'Ivernois' letters regarding the spread of the French Revolution to Geneva between 1792-1794. -
1847 Views A-Foot, or, Europe seen with Knapsack and StaffLondon: 1847A lovely two volume collection detailing the author's travels across Europe. -
1833 A Second Letter Addressed to the Right Hon Viscount Palmerston on his PolicyLondon: 1833A very scarce, exceptionally bright political tract regarding foreign policy in Portugal. Written by William Walton and addressed to Viscount Palmerston. -
1809 At A General Court of Proprietors of the West-India Dock CompanyLondon: 1809A very scarce work regarding the West India Dock company. This general court of proprietors was held to review the conduct of the company's concerns. -
1927 Froissarts Cronycles Vol I Part IIOxford: 1927A charming, uncommon limited edition copy of Froissart's chronicles of the Hundred Years' War, translated in English. Volume I part II. -
1927 4vol Froissarts CronyclesOxford: 1927A charming, uncommon limited edition set of Froissart's chronicles of the Hundred Years' War, translated in English. -
1862 3vol The Rise of the Dutch RepublicLondon: 1862A stunning set on the history of the rise of the Dutch Republic. -
1866 The LivesLondon: 1866A pocket size edition of this volume comprising the biography of British worthies. -
1954 3vol A History of the CrusadesCambridge: 1954A complete set of these interesting volumes comprising the history of the crusades, an important work by Steven Runciman. -
c1900 The Comic History of England and RomeLondon: c1900A lovely uniformly bound set of 'The Comic History of England' and 'The Comic History of Rome' by the creators of 'Punch' magazine. -
1892 Arctic Explorations in Search of Sir John FranklinLondon: 1892A first-hand account of the search for Sir John Franklin after his disappearance, illustrated throughout, in a nice prize binding. -
1852 Life Military and Civil of the Duke of Wellington, by an Old SoldierLondon: 1852An account of this celebrated and important military man in a leather binding. -
1905-7 Chronicles in Cartoon a Record of Our TimeLondon: 1905-7The first edition of the fifteen articles by Bertram Fletcher Robinson on prominent figures of society of the time, illustrated in colour throughout.