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1804 The Spectator, with Sketches of the Lives of the AuthorsEdinburgh: 1804A complete early nineteenth century eight volume set of Addison and Steele's 'The Spectator'.
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1976 The Log of H.M.S. Providence 1791-1793Guildford: 1976A scarce and fine limited edition of William Bligh's log of his second breadfruit voyage of 1791, on board the H.M.S. Providence.
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Signed1908 Old London ChurchesLondon: 1908Canon Benham's signed Limited Edition study of the historic churches of London, illustrated with colour plates by Arthur Garratt.
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1884 The Works of Thomas CarlyleBoston: 1884A superb limited deluxe edition of the works of notable Scottish historian, Thomas Carlyle.
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1904 Historical Monograph: William Cecil Lord BurghleyLondon: 1904A limited edition historical monograph on William Cecil, the Lord Burghley, signed by the publisher and illustrated throughout.
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1859 The Life of Samuel JohnsonLondon: 1859A lovely ten volume edition of Boswell's life of Johnson, in half morocco bindings, and illustrated throughout.
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1982 A Topographical Account of the Isle of AxholmeLondon: 1982A very scarce limited edition facsimile of W. Peck's 1815 topographical study of the North Lincolnshire Isle of Axholme.
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1928 The Blundells of Gt. Linford & CardingtonNewport, Isle of Wight: 1928A very scarce privately printed genealogical study of the history of the Blundell family of Great Linford and Cardington.
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1894 The Church Plate of the County of NorthamptonLondon: 1894The first edition of this limited edition study of the Church plate of Northampton, in a lovely half calf binding.
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1847 The Naval History of Great BritainLondon: 1847A beautiful edition of naval historian William James's detailed and richly illustrated history of the Royal Navy.
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1837 The Naval History of Great BritainLondon: 1837A beautiful edition of naval historian William James's detailed and richly illustrated history of the Royal Navy, in signed half morocco bindings by Riviere.
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1892-1901 The Works of Robert Louis StevensonLondon: 1892-1901An exceptionally beautiful thirty volume set of the works of Scottish novelist and writer Robert Louis Stevenson, in sumptuous half crushed morocco bindings.
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1906 Paradise RowLondon: 1906A limited edition of this illustrated historical work by Reginald Blunt.
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Signed1928 Red Anchor PiecesLondon: 1928A limited edition signed copy of this work on art and history by Reginald Blunt.
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1973-1994 Byron's Letters and JournalsLondon: 1973-1994A complete thirteen volume set of the letters and journals of Lord Byron, including the scarce supplementary volume.
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1987-1989 Domesday Book Studies: GloucestershireLondon: 1987-1989A very smart limited edition The County Edition of the Domesday Book, with these volumes dedicated to the county of Gloucestershire.
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1987-1989 Domesday Book Studies: SurreyLondon: 1987-1989A beautiful example of limited edition The County Edition of the Domesday Book, with these volumes dedicated to the county of Surrey.
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1876 8Vol The History of England, from the Accession of James the SecondLondon: 1876A wonderful eight volume edition of Thomas Babington Macaulay's popular historical work, in very smart full calf prize bindings.
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1890 Letters of Philip Dormer Fourth Earl of Chesterfield to His Godson and SuccessorOxford: 1890A smart limited edition of Lord Chesterfield's letters to his godson, offering insight to eighteenth century society and politics.
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1965 The Lambeth and Southwark VolunteersLondon : 1965A limited edition copy of The Lambeth and Southwark Volunteers, with plates.
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1789 The History of England, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688London: 1789A complete eight volume edition David Hume's impressive history of England, illustrated throughout with engraved portrait plates.
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1731-1732 The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England, Begun in the Year 1641London: 1731-1732edition The complete first illustrated edition of Edward Hyde's important first-hand account and history of the English Civil War, an essential historical resource on the period.
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1802-1811 Reports of Cases Argued and Ruled at Nisi PriusLondon: 1802-1811A scarce complete set of the legal reports of Isaac Espinasse, with all six volumes bound in four, in mixed editions.
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1825 The History of the Reformation of the Church of EnglandLondon: 1825The first five volumes of this scarce six volume edition of Gilbert Burnet's important history of the English reformation and founding of the Church of England.
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Signed1903 War Sketches in ColourLondon: 1903A signed limited edition collection of colour war sketches and anecdotes relating to the Second Boer War.
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1925 The Dress of the First Regiment of Life Guards in Three CenturiesLondon: 1925An excellent copy of U.H.R. Broughton's illustrated Limited Edition study of the uniform of the Life Guards.
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1903 The Electress Sophia and the Hanoverian SuccessionLondon: 1903Adolphus William Ward's Limited Edition illustrated study of the Electress Sophia and Hanoverian succession, handsomely bound in half morocco.
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Signed1890 The Annals of the Parish of SwainswickLondon : 1890A limited edition, signed copy of this wonderful local history of Swainswick, with folding plates.
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1894 History of the 91st Princess Louise's Argyllshire HighlandersEdinburgh and London: 1894A limited edition copy of this illustrated history of the 91st Princess Louise's Argyllshire Highlanders, beautifully bound in half calf by Bickers & Son and previously owned by Sir William Bass.
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1796 Sacred History Selected from the ScripturesLondon: 1796Five volumes of the third edition of eighteenth century educator Mrs. Trimmer's work of high church Anglican moral guidance. Lacking one volume.
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1731-2 The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in EnglandOxford : 1731-2The complete set of this work regarding the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, written by Edward Earl of Clarendon.
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Signed1905 London Vanished & VanishingLondon : 1905A lovely limited, signed edition of this work that explores the vanishing aspects of London, with colour plates.
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1923 2 vol. Westminster AbbeyLondon: 1923The complete two volume limited edition set of works regarding Westminster Abbey, with fold out maps and numerous illustrations.
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1910 The Alien Benedictines of YorkLeeds: 1910Limited edition of this extensive history of the Holy Trinity Priory of York, adorned with lovely plates.
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1795 Collections for the History of HampshireLondon: 1795A lavish eighteenth century history of Hampshire, with numerous engraved illustrations and maps.
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1904 The Civil War in Hampshire (1642-45) and the Story of Basing HouseSouthampton; London : 1904A limited edition copy of this fascinating history of the English civil war through a local lens, illustrated with plates.