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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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1976 Early Japan HeianTokyo: 1976A smart two volume set detailing the history of Japan in Japanese, in particular the Heian period between 794 and 1185, illustrated and with colour plates. -
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1869 JapanEdinburgh: 1869An uncommon first edition on the history of Japan by Walter Dickson, inscribed by the author to half title page. -
1916 Ghenko: The Mongol Invasion of JapanLondon: 1916A very scarce first edition copy of this important volume on the Mongol invasion of Japan. -
1960 University of Tokyo PhotobookTokyo: 1960A charming first edition of the photo album of the University of Tokyo, with one hundred pictures to celebrate the renowned institution. Very scarce. -
1904 Practical PalmistryLondon: 1904A scarce work on palmistry and the reading of character and fate. The first edition of this work by 'Keiro' or Charles Yates Stephenson. -
1946 Britain Between West and EastLondon: 1946A very scarce edition of this extraordinary Contact Book. A magazine covering various topics such as politics, economics, arts, and society. -
1980 A Tale of Flowering FortunesCalifornia: 1980A beautiful and uncommon two volume set translating the journals kept by Japanese aristocrats during the Heian period. -
1965-69 A History of JapanLondon: 1965-69A lovely and thorough three volume collection narrating the history of Japan until 1867. -
1843 The Correspondence Between Burns and ClarindaEdinburgh: 1843The first edition of this volume of confidential letters written between Robert Burns and Agnes Maclehose, documenting their affair. -
1946 A Home of their OwnLondon: 1946A scarce first edition in its original dustwrapper of this fascinating copy on the results of the Peckham Experiment repeated in Coventry by dr. K. E. Barlow. -
1722 Buchanan's History of ScotlandLondon: 1722George Buchanan's influential history of Scotland, a richly described study of the country. -
1945 Arnhem LiftLondon: 1945A vivid superb copy of this historical account of the landing of the first Airborne Division at Arnhem. -
1913 Some Famous Buildings and Their StoryLondon: 1913A smart copy of this history of important buildings in London and the surrounding areas, in an uncommon dust wrapper. -
1902 The Architecture of Greece & RomeLondon: 1902A smart work detailing the historical development of architecture in Greece and Rome, profusely illustrated. -
1827-1834 Miscellaneous British Histories and BiographiesEdinburgh & London: 1827-1834A beautiful little set of assorted works from the early nineteenth century, comprising biographies, histories and works on the natural sciences. -
1924 On the Road with WellingtonLondon: 1924The first edition of this English translation of Schaumann's Napoleonic war diary, illustrated with beautiful colour plates. -
2013 The Victoria Cross and the George Cross the Complete HistoryLondon: 2013A superb complete history of the Victoria and George Crosses, two notable British medals, illustrated with colour plates and maps. -
1868 Historical Selections: A Series of Readings from the Best Authorities on English and European HistoryLondon: 1868A charming collection of essays on European history from numerous authors, including Roscoe, Palgrave, Hume and others. -
1968 Medal of Honor 1863-1968Washington: 1968A superior first edition copy of the important historical and political document reporting the recipients of the medal of honor. -
1979 3vol Lyn MacDonald's Historical VolumesLondon: 1979-1993A superior set comprising three historical volumes on World War One by Lyn MacDonald. -
2005 Douglas HaighLondon: 2005A superb first edition, first impression copy of this illustrated selection of Senior Officer Douglas Haig's war diaries and letters. -
1994 Battle Tactics of the Western FrontNew Haven: 1994An excellent volume on the British army's battle tactics, illustrated. -
2003 From Behind a Closed DoorBelfast: 2003An early reprint of the first edition of this interesting account of secret court martial records. -
1938 My Eskimo LifeLondon: 1938The first edition of this scarce first hand account of Greenland in the early twentieth century. Written by French ethnologist Paul-Emile Victor. -
1974 The Plans of WarLondon: 1974An excellent first edition copy of this comprehensive study on General Staff and the evolution of military strategy prior to the First World War. -
1987 The Occupation of the RhinelandLondon: 1987A pristine facsimile, first edition of this volume on the occupation of the Rhineland from 1918 to 1929. -
1986 6vol Napoleonic LibraryLondon: 1986-1994A great first edition set, each volume detailing events of the Napoleonic Wars of 1803 to 1815. -
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1973 Honour the Light BrigadeLondon: 1973A fantastic first edition of this work in the original unclipped dustwrapper on the Light Brigade, inscribed and signed by the editor. -
1849 The Lives of the Chief Justices of EnglandLondon: 1849John Lord Campbell's collection of concise biographies on the Chief Justices of British history, a fascinating work of biography. -
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1963 Le Tremblement du Terre du ChiliAubier: 1963A superb limited signed edition of this volume on a story set during the earthquake in Santiago in 1647, stunningly illustrated and signed by Erik Desmaziéres. -
1966 The History of the Public Revenue of the British EmpireNew York: 1966A complete reprint of John Sinclair's study into the history of economics and public revenue in Britain. -
1979 2vol Storia d'ItaliaTorino: 1979A fantastic reprint of the first edition copy of these illustrated volumes portraying the history of Italy from 1845 to 1945. -
1964 4vol The Book of the Thousand Nights and One NightLondon: 1964A superb second edition set of this collection of Middle Eastern tales. -
1934 Some Short Observations for the Lady Mary StanhopeFarmington: 1934An excellent edition of this volume comprising a letter from Philip, second Earl of Chesterfield, to his daughter Mary Stanhope on letter writing; one of one hundred copies printed. -
1902 Napoleon Raconte par l'Image d'Apres les Sculpteurs, les Graveurs, et les PeintresParis: 1902A French study into the image and life of Napoleon Bonaparte, illustrated heavily throughout with portraits and satirical images. -
1871 History of English LiteratureEdinburgh: 1871The first English edition of Hippolyte Taine's detailed history of literature in England throughout the centuries.