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1875 Housekeeping in the Blue Grass. A New and Practical Cook BookCincinnati: 1875A very scarce late nineteenth century guide to traditional Kentucky blue grass cooking, compiled by the 'Ladies of the Presbyterian Church' of Paris, Kentucky. -
1882 Tom Brown's School DaysLondon: 1882A scarce collection of popular works by Thomas Hughes, Charles Waterton and Washington Irving, in the original cloth binding. -
1821 A Voyage to North America and the West Indies in 1817London: 1821The first English language edition of Montule's account of his 1817 travels in the West Indies and North America, illustrated throughout. -
1937 Advertising AgencyNew York: 1937An exceptionally brightly illustrated number of the very scarce 1930s monthly periodical, 'Advertising Agency'. Illustrated throughout in colour, and with the 3D 'macyscope' glasses. -
1837 Illinois in 1837Philadelphia: 1837The first edition, second issue of this reference and topographical work on the state of Illinois, located in the United States, with the original hand-coloured folding map. -
1850 The Conquest of Peru; The Conquest of MexicoLondon: 1850Uniformly bound set of the history of Peruvian and Mexican conquest by William H. Prescott, a bright group. -
1855 Lands of the Slave and the FreeLondon: 1855A complete two volume set of this first edition travelogue regarding the United States, Canada and Cuba. -
1911 NewfoundlandLondon: 1911A fascinating overview of the island of Newfoundland in the year 1911, with numerous photographs. -
1884 Ranch NotesLondon: 1884An interesting account of a ranchers experience cattle-herding in the United States. -
1897 Journal of a Tour in the United States, Canada, and MexicoLondon: 1897The first edition of Lady Howard of Glossop's account of her late nineteenth century travels in the Americas. -
1844 Texas and the Gulf of Mexico; or, Yachting in the New WorldLondon: 1844The scarce first edition of Mrs. Houstoun's illustrated two volume account of her yachting adventures in mid-nineteenth century America. -
1851 Travels in the United States, Etc. During 1849 and 1850London: 1851The scarce three volume first edition of Lady Emmeline Stuart-Wortley's best known work, an account of her North American travels in the mid nineteenth century. -
1877 The Sea of MountainsLondon: 1877A handsome two volume, first edition, account of Lord Dufferin's travels through British Columbia. -
1887 Canada And The States: Recollections, 1851 to 1886London: [1887]A scarce copy of recollections of Canada and the United States from the influential railway entrepreneur Edward Watkin, who was president of the Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada. -
1931 The Red Badge of CourageNew York: 1931A beautifully illustrated limited edition of Stephen Crane's well renowned American civil war novel with the original dust wrapper. -
1857-61 Works of William H. PrescottLondon: 1857-61A handsome uniformly bound fifteen volume set of historical works by the renowned American historian, William H. Prescott. -
1960 The Journal of Christopher ColumbusLondon: 1960Scarce early edition of this translation of Christopher Columbus's journal with illustrations rebound in leather. -
1886 The Providence Plantations for Two Hundred and Fifty YearsProvidence: 1886The first edition of this illustrated historical review on the 250th anniversary of the settlement in Providence. -
1960-70 Collection of Military Aircraft BooksLetchworth; Los Angeles; Hertfordshire: 1960-70A collection of books regarding military aircraft up until 1961, with numerous illustrations throughout. -
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1889 Americanisms - Old & NewLondon: 1889Extensive dictionary of Americanisms by John S. Farmer, first edition, signed and limited. -
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1922 Under Hawaiian SkiesHonolulu: 1922The first edition of this vivid, illustrated history of the Hawaiian islands, a signed presentation copy by the author. -
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. -
1965 Daughter of the TejasGreenwich, Connecticut: 1965The first edition, first printing of this ghost novel by Larry McMurtry under the pseudonym Ophelia Ray in the original dust wrapper. -
1970-2014 21 Works by Larry McMurtryNew York, London, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo, Singapore: 1970-2014Twenty-one first editions, first printings of works by Larry McMurtry including works of fiction and non fiction with the original dust wrappers. -
1928 Nick of the WoodsUnited States of America: 1928The scarce first new edition of the nineteenth century American Gothic novel Nick of the Woods. -
1904 Reminiscences of the Civil WarLondon : 1904A fascinating volume of a Confederate army general's experiences and reminiscences of the Civil War. -
1992 The Civil WarLondon: 1992Extensive study of the American Civil War by Shelby Foote, complete in three lovely volumes. -
1981 Artificial Curiosities from the Northwest Coast of AmericaLondon: 1981Fascinating first edition illustrated catalogue of the native American artefacts from Captain James Cook's third voyage in the British Museum, complete with dust wrapper. -
1967 Four Oaks Farm and Four Oaks LibrarySomerville: 1967An excellent set documenting the residence of Mary Hyde housed in a lovely original marbled slipcase, first limited edition with card signed by Mary Hyde loosely inserted.. -
1951 The Florida of the IncaLondon: 1951The first English edition of this historical work on Hernando de Soto's 16th century voyage to America, enclosed in the original dust wrapper. -
1873 History of the Conquest of MexicoPhiladelphia : 1873William H. Prescott's history of Mexican conquest, a later edition complete in three volumes. -
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1937 Pilgrims of the WildLondon: 1937A smart signed copy of the immensely popular and later debunked autobiography of Grey Owl, a work that in its height of its popularity sold over 5,000 copies per month. -
1860 Fifty Years in Chains; or, The Life of an American SlaveNew York: 1860The very scarce abridged edition of Charles Ball's account of his life under slavery in late eighteenth and early nineteenth century America. -
1914 Our PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia and London: 1914A first edition topographical work on the city of Philadelphia, including history and memories of Elizabeth Robins Pennell while she lived there, with lovely illustrations by her husband Joseph Pennell. -
1955 The Indians of CanadaOttawa: 1955A wonderfully illustrated work on the native peoples found within Canada, with histories of various different tribes, written by Jenness Diamond and containing a colour folding map to the rear of text. -
1959 Uniforms of the United States ArmyNew York: 1959A large paper copy with some lovely coloured plates illustrating the US Army uniforms, first trade edition thus, enlarged.