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British History
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1922-35 Three Non-Fiction Works by John BuchanLondon: 1922-35The first editions of three non-fiction, history and biographical works by John Buchan, all illustrated. -
1933 The Massacre of GlencoreLondon: 1933The first edition of John Buchan's study of the Massacre of Glencoe, illustrated throughout, in the original dustwrapper. -
1885 Picturesque Old Bristol A Series of Fifty Two EtchingsBristol: 1885A scarce, two volume set of this finely illustrated, very scarce work on historic Bristol. -
1951 I Was Churchill's ShadowLondon: 1951The first edition of Walter H. Thompson's exciting biography, recounting his career working as Winston Churchill's bodyguard. -
1949 The World Crisis 1911 - 1918London: 1949A revised edition of Winston Churchill's history exploring the First World War, illustrated with maps throughout. -
1934 A Frenchman in KhakiLondon: 1934The first edition of Paul Maze's autobiographical account of his time in the First World War, where he became lifelong friends of Winston Churchill. -
1956-8 A History of the English-Speaking PeoplesLondon: 1956-8A deluxe illustrated edition of Winston Churchill's extensive history of England. -
1965 A History of the English-Speaking PeoplesLondon: 1965The abridged edition of Churchill's extensive history of England, produced for children and younger readers, illustrated throughout. -
2000 The Second World WarLondon: 2000A fine special edition of Winston Churchill's monumental first-hand history of the Second World War, illustrated throughout. -
1993 A History of the English-Speaking PeoplesNew York: 1993A special edition of Winston Churchill's extensive history of Britain, tracing the country from Caesar's invasions until the end of the Second Boer War. -
1933 The Literary Ghosts of LondonLondon: 1933A scarce first edition of this work exploring the literary history of London, illustrated throughout. -
1936 Some Victorian Forged RaritiesU.S.A.: 1936A very scarce first edition of Roland Baughman's fascinating essays discussing mis-dated Victorian books. -
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. -
1780 The Letters Sir Dudley Carleton, Knt. During His Embassy in HollandLondon: 1780A finely bound collection of Dudley Carleton's letters written during his embassy in Holland, illustrated with a frontispiece. The third edition of this work. -
1910 In Defence of the Regalia 1651-2 Being Selections From the Family PapersLondon: 1910The first edition of this historically insightful collection of papers from Clan Ogilvy, illustrated throughout. -
1926 History of the Athenaeum 1824-1925London: 1926A very scarce first edition of this fascinating look into the private members club, Athenaeum Club, illustrated throughout. -
1898 The Works of Lord MacaulayLondon: 1898Thomas Babington Macaulay's complete 'History of England', encompassing seventeen years in British history. -
1992-4 The Letters of Samuel JohnsonOxford: 1992-4A lovely collection of the letters of the monumental Samuel Johnson, documenting his life in fascinating detail, illustrated throughout. -
1897 Old and New London a Narrative of its History, its People, and its PlacesLondon: 1897A complete collection of Thornbury and Walford's work exploring London and its suburbs, illustrated throughout. -
1975 The Historical Antiquities of HertfordshireDorking: 1975A complete edition of Henry Chauncy's history on the antiqutieis of Hertfordshire, illustrated throughout with dozens of folding plates. -
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1902 An Old Westminster EndowmentLondon: 1902The first edition of Elise Sarah Day's history of the Grey Coat Hospital, signed by the author to the prize label. -
1926 The Story of the City CompaniesLondon: 1926A fine first edition of this detailed history of the company guilds of England, illustrated throughout. -
1965 A Map of the County of Devon 1765London: 1965A facsimile of Benjamin Donn's detailed map on Devon, originally published in 1765, illustrated throughout with folding and double paged plates. -
1895-6 The Empire: it Cities, Palaces, and BuildingsLondon: 1895-6Four parts of this beautiful work exploring the British Empire, looking in particular at London, illustrated throughout. -
1955 Offa's Dyke a Field Survey of the Western Frontier-Works of MerciaLondon: 1955The first edition of Cyril Fox's work exploring the history and making of Offa's Dyke, illustrated throughout including colour maps. -
1894 Beautiful Britain the Scenery and the Splendours of the United KingdomLondon: 1894The first edition of these beautiful works on Britain, showcasing the most important stately homes in the country, scarce to find in the original parts. -
1966-75 A History of Southampton 1700-1914Southampton: 1966-75A lovely first edition of this detailed history on the city of Southampton, illustrated throughout with maps. -
1865 The Worthies of SussexLewes: 1865The first edition of Lower's collection of short biographies on the notable and eminent people from Sussex, illustrated throughout. -
1882 Celtic BritainLondon: 1882The first edition of John Rhys' in-depth history on Celtic Britain, illustrated throughout, including two colour folding maps. -
1892 Two Thousand Years of Gild Life; or an Outline of the History and DevelopmentHull: 1891The first edition of this extensive history of the guilds in England, illustrated throughout with many plates. -
1906 Memoirs of the Life of Colonel Hutchinson Governor of NottinghamLondon: 1906Lucy Hutchinson's insightful biography on the life of her Roundhead husband, a good source of information on the English Civil War. -
1911 Letters of George Borrow to the British and Foreign Bible SocietyLondon: 1911A lovely first edition of George Borrow's collected letters to the British and Foreign Bible Society, illustrated with a folding plate to the frontispiece. -
1637 Remaines Concerning BritaineLondon: 1637An early edition of William Camden's historical and cultural essays, an important source on the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. -
1569 A Chronicle at Large and Meere History of the Affayres of Englande and Kinges of the SameLondon: 1569A beautiful example of Richard Grafton's early history of England, chronicling the past millennia of the country in exciting detail. -
1838 Henry of Monmouth: or, Memoirs of the Life and Character of Henry the FifthLondon: 1838The first edition of this insightful memoir on the life and short yet successful reign of King Henry V of England. -
1953 The Coronation AlbumLondon: 1953A very scarce limited edition souvenir celebration on the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, illustrated with charming tipped-in photographs.