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c1880 Early Reminiscences of Danegate and its SurroundingsNot Stated: c1880A charming and very scarce privately published volume about a woman's reminiscences about her childhood in the Rotherfield parish of East Sussex.
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1870 The Bath Ecritoire and its Historical PicturesBath: 1870Sir Jerom Murch's very scarce work detailing the ecritoire given by the Ladies of Bath to the Princess of Wales on the occasion of her wedding.
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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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Signed1936 A Short Account of East Budleigh and Hayes BartonCranford Budleigh Salterton: 1936A very scarce signed copy of this historical study of East Budleigh and Hayes Barton.
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1946 Baptists of TauntonTaunton: 1946A very scarce typescript of the history of the Baptists in Taunton.
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Signed1878 A Notelet About Richard Drake of Esher in SurreyLondon : 1878A very scarce copy of this notelet on Richard Drake of Esher, with a signed letter from the author.
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1895 The Turner Family of Mulbarton and Great Yarmouth, in Norfolk: 1547-1894London : 1895A privately printed family history of the Turner family, with illustrations and tables.
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1968 A Bridgwater Diary 1800-1967Bridgewater: 1968A bright copy of this local history of Bridgewater, with illustrations.
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Signed1979 The Renaissance Garden in EnglandLondon: 1979A signed first edition copy of this detailed book about the Renaissance gardens of England.
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c1887 Round the GlobeLondon: c1887A beautiful prize bound copy of this guide to the British Empire, with numerous engravings throughout.
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1880 Windsor Castle and the Water-Way ThitherLondon: 1880A beautiful leather bound copy of this historical book about Windsor Castle and the Thames.
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2018 Designing EnglishOxford: 2018A first edition copy of this beautifully illustrated book about the design of early english publications.
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2000 Sharpe's TrafalgarLondon: 2000A handsome, first edition copy of this popular novel in the 'Richard Sharpe' series.
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Signed1891 Norman and English History During the 11th and 12th CenturiesEdinburgh: 1891A very scarce and beautifully bound study of the Normans. A privately printed work in a full vellum Zaehensdorf binding, illustrated throughout and presented by the sons of the author.
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1924 MichaelhouseCambridge: 1924The first edition of this charming guide to the founding of Cambridge University's second oldest college.
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1889 Antiquarian Jottings Relating to Bromley, Hayes, Keston, and West Wickham in KentSurrey: 1889A charming antiquarian study of anecdotes relating to the history of various towns in Kent. The first edition of this work.
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Signed1956-1964 2 Vols Haslemere in History and Haslemere 1850-1950London : 1956-1964An insightful and smart two volume set of the history of the small Surrey town Haslemere with detailed illustrations and folding plates.
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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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1958 King George VI His Life and ReignLondon: 1958A sumptuously bound copy of this biography regarding King George VI of England. In a fine binding by renowned firm Sangorski and Sutcliffe as a Christmas gift from Stanley Bray to socialite and close friend Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie.
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1927 The Church Plate of BerkshireWinchester: 1927The first edition of this illustrated complete account of the plate belonging to the churches of Berkshire.
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1865 2Vol Historic PicturesLondon: 1865A handsomely bound two volume set of 'Historic Pictures', a work on Spanish history by A. Baillie Cochrane. A prize copy given by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations.
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1960 Wynkyn de Worde Father of Fleet StreetLondon: 1960A limited edition copy of James Moran's work on notorious 16th century London print-maker, Wynkyn de Worde.
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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.
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1952 The History of The TimesLondon: 1952A very scarce limited edition of the beautifully bound work commemorating the history of The Times newspaper, profusely illustrated throughout.
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Signed1891 Norman and English History During the 11th and 12th CenturiesEdinburgh: 1891A very scarce and beautifully created historical work on the Normans and their relation to English history. A privately printed work, with illuminated letters, red and black text, in addition to fine illustrations.
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1854 The Worshipful Company of Grocers 2nd Ed Heath Signed IllustratedLondon: 1854A scarce second edition copy of this fascinating historical study of the 'Worshipful Company of Grocers' guild of London; signed by the author and presented to the Treasurer to St Bartholomews Hospital, William Foster White.
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1948 Trains and Locomotives a History of 'Joy' Illus Very Scarce Private PrintLeeds: 1948A very scarce privately printed work exploring the history of the Joy family and their links to the British railway industry, illustrated throughout. A fascinating history for any locomotive enthusiast.
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1922 The Story of Lancashire and Yorkshire Bank Limited 1872-1922 HistoryManchester: 1922An interesting historical look at the Lancashire and Yorkshire bank. Illustrated throughout, with portraits of key figures within the bank.
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1955 Annals of Bristol by John Latimer West of England College of Art Wood Engravings Very ScarceBristol : 1955A very scarce edition of this history of Bristol, produced by the West of England College of Art and profusely illustrated throughout with many woodcuts, designed by students.
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Signed1901 George Sitwell Country Life in the Seventeenth Century Private Press SignedScarborough: 1901A very scarce edition of Sir George Sitwell's Country Life in the Seventeenth Century with black and white illustrations throughout.
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Signed1897-1908 25Vol Visitation of England and Wales F. A. Crisp Limited Signed EdLondon : 1897-1909A vast collection of these detailed genealogy works, being limited editions and privately printed.