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Archaeology & Antiquities
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1883 Two Lectures on the History and Antiquities of BerkhamstedLondon: 1883Cobb's exploration of the history and antiquities of Berkhamsted, signed by the author, in a full calf binding. -
1834 The History of Old Sarum and the History of the City of SalisburyLondon: 1834A very smart copy of Hatcher's history of Old Sarum and Salisbury. -
1777 Observations on Popular AntiquitiesNewcastle Upon Tyne: 1777The first edition of this analysis on the folklore behind celebratory days throughout the year, written by John Brand. -
1852 The History and Antiquities of the Town of LancasterLancaster: 1852A first edition of Simpson's comprehensive history of Lancaster and its antiquities. -
c1914 Tapestry Weaving in EnglandLondon: c1914A lovely copy of this work on English tapestry weaving, with 60 plates and illustrations. -
2004 Antique Tools and Instruments from the Nessi CollectionMilan: 2004A lovely first edition of this history of antique tools and instruments from the Nessi Collection, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
2005 Wristwatches: History Of A Century's DevelopmentAtglen: 2005The revised fifth edition of this history of wristwatches, in lovely condition with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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1908 Sheffield Plate: its History, Manufacture and ArtLondon: 1908A signed first edition of Veitch's work on Sheffield plate. -
1970 2vols American Silver in the Yale University Art GalleryNew Haven: 1970A lovely first edition of this work on the American silver collection in Yale University Art Gallery, with original slipcase. -
1995 Staffordshire Portrait Figures and Allied Subjects of the Victorian EraLondon: 1995Pugh's classic work on Staffordshire Portrait Figures, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1792 Roman Antiquities: or, an Account of the Manners and Customs of the RomansEdinburgh; London: 1792The scarce second edition of this very popular and detailed history of Rome, looking in great depth at Roman antiquties. -
1791 Marmorum Oxoniensium Inscriptiones Graecae Chandleri Exemplar EditaeOxonii : 1791A very scarce copy of this volume detailing marble inscriptions in Latin and Greek. -
1891 Graven in the RockLondon: 1891Bright first edition of this scarce work concerning the historical accuracy of the Bible by the Rev. Samuel Kinns. -
1804 C. Cornelii Taciti OperaGottingen: 1804Tacitus's celebrated annals and their commentary in the original Latin, uncommon edition annotated by Georg Alexander Rupertus. -
1889 The Iliad of HomerLondon: 1898A lovely scarce translated edition of Homer's Iliad, with illustrations throughout. -
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1994 Crickley Hill Volume One The Hillfort DefensesNottingham : 1994A limited edition, signed copy that introduces The Crickley Hill excavation project, with colour plates throughout. -
1933 Tales of My Native VillageLondon: 1933First edition of this collection of stories concerning medieval studies by George Sitwell. -
1935 The Log of the Wookey Exploration ExpeditionNot Stated: 1935A very scarce fascinating log of the 1935 Sheppard and Balcombe cave dive of Wookey Hole, an important expedition, this being a limited edition illustrated account of the exploration. -
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. -
1837 The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman EmpireLondon: 1837A very scarce single volume edition of Gibbon's magnum opus, in an exceptionally smart full calf prize binding from Trinity College, Dublin. -
1720-31 Magna Britannia BerkshireLondon: 1720-31An illustrated extract of the 'Magna Britannia', this separately published segment focusing solely on the county of Berkshire. -
1852 A Popular Account of Discoveries at NinevehLondon: 1852A beautifully illustrated single volume abridgement of Sir Austen Henry Layard's major work. In a vibrant full calf binding. -
1910 The George Stoner Collection of Ralph Wood PotteryLondon: 1910A very scarce limited edition printing of two articles from Frank Falkner concerning Ralph Wood Pottery. In the original vellum binding. -
1877 2Vol The Natural History and Antiquities of SelborneLondon: 1877The scarce large paper edition of this important work of natural history from Gilbert White. The first edition of this work to be edited by the zoologist Thomas Bell. -
1982 The TemenosPrinceton: 1982The first edition of this volume of plates illustrative of the excavations of the Temenos conducted by the Institute of Fine Arts of New York. With an exciting letter by the author concerning this volume loosely inserted. -
1951 Abu Geili and Saqadi & Dar El Mek, Volume III of The Wellcome Excavations in The SudanLondon: 1951Volume III of 'The Wellcome Excavations in The Sudan', an archaeological excavation covering Abu Geili and Saqadi and Dar El Mek. -
1816 Lexicon Graeco-Latinum; ex Probatis Auctoribus Locupletatum, cum Indicibus, et GraecoLondon: 1816Volume I of a revised edition of Johann Scapula's important Greek-Latin lexicon. -
1938 La Construction de L'Ecole MilitaireParis: 1938A scarce and individual hand written and printed pamphlet on the construction of the military school with illustrations. -
1879 Antichita Romane Libri CinqueTurin: 1879A very scarce copy of Pier Luigi Donini's book on roman antiques. -
1941 Peter Parley's Tales about Greece and RomeLondon: [1941]Smart copy of Peter Parley's popular tales of Greece and Rome, in a charming Talwin Morris style publisher's binding. -
1913 The City-State of the Greeks and RomansLondon: 1913A handsomely bound copy of this in-depth introductory work on ancient history of the Greeks and Romans. -
1832 2Vol Pompeiana: The Topography, Edifices and Ornaments of PompeiiLondon: 1832The two volume first Jennings and Chaplin edition of William Gell's important illustrated study of nineteenth century excavations at Pompeii. This edition illustrated throughout with proof plates. -
1811 2vol Galerie Mythologique: Recueil de MonumentsParis: 1811A complete two volume set by Aubin-Louis Millin which combines art history with archaeological works, with illustrated plates that make up half of the text. -
c1900 Plutarch's Lives of Greek HeroesLondon: c1900The famous biographies of Greek heroes by Plutarch in a full calf Old Ride Branksome Park's prize binding by Relfe Brothers. -
1854 Stories from the Classics Adapted for the YoungLondon: 1854A leather bound copy containing Ancient Greek myths for children, written and illustrated by Elizabeth and Mary Kirby. -
1893 Heroes of Ancient Greece: A Story of the Days of Socrates the AthenianEdinburgh: 1893A fascinating novel about the heroes of ancient Greece during the time of Socrates, handsomely bound in full calf prize binding.