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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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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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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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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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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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1936 Tavistock Division Liberal Association to John A. Day, Esq.Plymouth: 1936A very scarce, handwritten presentation sheet to John A Day from the Tavistock Division Liberal Association featuring lovely coloured decorations.
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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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1839-1843 Three Letters Regarding Scottish Land and Fishing RightsNot Stated: 1839-1843Three handwritten letters, dating from the mid nineteenth century, regarding land and fishing rights in Scotland, specifically in Ayrshire and Stranraer.
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1889 A Handwritten Journal with Botanical IllustrationsNot Stated: 1889Beautifully illustrated in colour by hand, this is the charming late nineteenth century journal of an Englishwoman's summer holiday in East Ayreshire.
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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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1896 The Girlhood of Maria Josepha Holroyd. Recorded in Letters from 1776 to 1696London: 1896An illustrated collection of letters written by Maria Josepha Holroyd, offering insight into the girlhood of this 18th century aristocrat
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1901-1905 The Sunday Strand and Home MagazineLondon: 1901-1905Volumes III to XII of the entertaining early twentieth century illustrated periodical 'The Sunday Strand and Home Magazine'.
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1935 The History of The TimesLondon: 1935-52Complete four volumes in five telling of the rich History of 'The Times' newspaper in the scarce dust wrappers.
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1869 The Remains of Thomas HearneLondon: 1869The complete three volume set of these interesting extracts from the diaries of Thomas Hearne.
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Signed1870 Border SketchesNot Stated: 1870A signed copy of this very scarce, Limited Edition study of the Scottish borders.
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1854 8 Vols Lives of the Queens of England from the Norman ConquestLondon : 1854A wonderful eight volume complete set of the comprehensive biographical work of the lives of the Queens of England by Agnes Strickland.
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1847 The History and Antiquities of the County of BuckinghamLondon: 1847The illustrated four volume first edition of George Lipscomb's impressive topographical and historical study of the county of Buckinghamshire.
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1903 The Life of William Ewart GladstoneLondon: 1903The second impression of John Morley's important biography of the life and career of the Victorian Liberal politician William Ewart Gladstone.
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1975 Decorative Plasterwork in Great BritainLondon: 1975A very smart, colourfully illustrated work on the history of decorative plasterwork in Great Britain, enclosed in the original dust wrapper.
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Signed1909 Cleobury Mortimer 1601-1812 and A Dream of Easter-EvenShrewsbury; Oswestry: 1909An interesting celebration of the hamlet of Cleobury Mortimer within Shropshire, written by Frances C. Childe, with this copy belonging to the author herself, including original letters, drawings, and pamphlets inserted into the text.
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1900-02 With the Flag to Pretoria and After PretoriaLondon: 1900-02A very smart, heavily illustrated work on the history of the Boer War, complete in four uniformly bound volumes. The first edition of this work.
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1966-1976 12Vol Winston S. ChurchilLondon: 1966-1976A collection of five illuminating first editions of this celebrated biography of Sir Winston Churchill, accompanied by seven companion volumes.
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1812 12Vol The Works of William RobertsonLondon: 1812A twelve volume set of the historical works of William Robertson. Illustrated with numerous folding maps, this is a fascinating eighteenth century view of the history of Scotland, South America and India, along with a study of the life of Charles V.
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1714 The London Gazette Published by Authority No 5247, The Death of Queen AnneLondon: 1714A very scarce and incredibly well-preserved original London Gazette newspaper article from August 1714, detailing the death of Queen Anne. Nicely rebound in cloth binding.
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1725 6Vol An Exact Abridgment of all the Statutes in Force and UseLondon: 1725A very scarce six volume study detailing the legal statutes of Great Britain throughout history, in uniform full calf bindings.
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1884 Quasi Cursores: Portraits of the High Officers and Professors of the University of EdinburghEdinburgh: 1884A beautiful collection of portraits of the professors at the University of Edinburgh by William Hole.
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1807 An Appeal to the Public on the Conduct of David Evans, Esq. Late MayorBristol: 1807A very scarce nineteenth-century pamphlet on the misconduct of David Evans, Esq., former mayor of Bristol, written by Bristol-based solicitor, C.H. Walker.
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1872 The Maire of Bristowe Is KalendarLondon: 1872A smart, first edition copy of edited analysis of Robert Ricart's 'Mayor's Register' of Bristol, originally written during the fifteenth century.
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1803 Archaeologia, Or Miscellaneous Tracts Relating to Antiquity, Vol 14: An Account of Antiquities Found in SomersetshireLondon: 1803A very scarce and smart rebound excerpt from 'Archaeologia, Or Miscellaneous Tracts Relating to Antiquity, Volume 14', concerning discoveries found in Somersetshire in 1801.
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Signed1894 Inveresk Parish LoreMusselburgh: 1894A signed de luxe edition of this uncommon study of Inveresk, Scotland. With illustrations.