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1979 The Voyage of the Bounty LaunchGuildford: 1979A scarce limited edition facsimile of John Fryer's handwritten account of the mutiny on the HMS Bounty, and its subsequent voyage. Signed by Stephen Walters.
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Signed1975 Murder in the WestcountryCornwall: 1975The first edition of this fascinating work looking into different murder cases of the West Country, inscribed by author Colin Wilson.
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Signed2006 The History Boys: The FilmLondon: 2006A signed first edition of this work by Alan Bennett on the film based of his award winning play, with photographic plates.
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Signed1826 A Historical and Descriptive Account of All Saints' ChurchNewcastle: 1826A signed copy of the very scarce first edition of Thomas Sopwith's illustrated guide to All Saints Church, Newcastle.
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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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Signed1805 Observations on the Present State of the Highlands of ScotlandLondon; Edinburgh: 1805The author's presentation copy of this interesting look at the Highlands, the author presenting his idea that emigration would help the country's economy.
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Signed1851 Britain: It's Earliest History and Connection With Other NationsLondon: 1851A signed first edition of this very scarce history of Britain by Francis Sewell Cole.
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Signed1949 Knole and the SackvillesLondon: 1949A signed presentation copy of Vita Sackville-West's ode to her ancestral home Knole House, in Kent.
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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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Signed1930 Songs and Slang of the British Soldier: 1914-1918London: 1930The second edition of this charming work by John Brophy and Eric Partridge, cataloguing favourite songs and slangs of soldiers during the First World War. Including two handwritten letters by Eric Partridge loosely inserted.
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Signed1885 Calendar of Letters from the Mayor & Corporation of the City of London, Circa A.D. 1350-1370London: 1885A presentation copy of this account of the letters of the Mayor and city of London between 1350 and 1370, with a signed letter from archivist Sir William Hardy.
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Signed1875 Some Passages of the Life and Death of the Right Honourable John Earl of RochesterLondon: 1875A late nineteenth century facsimile of a late seventeenth century biography of John, Earl of Rochester. Signed by the editor, Lord Ronald Gower.
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Signed1893 Attercliffe as a Seat of Learning and Ministerial EducationLondon: 1893A presentation copy of this very scarce discussion of the theological colleges of Sheffield.
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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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Signed1998 Melbury Abbas A Narrative History of A Dorset ParishDorset: 1998A signed first edition copy of this local history of Melbury Abbas.
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Signed1964-1971 3 vols Reece Winstone Works on BristolBristol : 1964-1971Three signed copies of these photographic historical volumes of Bristol.
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Signed1880 Architecture and How It Arose; With a Model for the GothicLondon: 1880A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this very scarce late nineteenth century discussion of the origins of Gothic architecture.
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Signed1834 The Revenue and Expenditure of the United KingdomLondon: 1834A presentation copy of the first edition of this scarce work of early nineteenth century British economics.
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Signed1969 A Family and a VillageLondon : 1969A first, signed edition of a Family and a Village by Ralph Whitlock.
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Signed1977 The St. Frank's Jubilee CompanionKent: 1977A lovely first edition of this scarce collection celebrative of sixty years since St Frank's appearance in 'The Nelson Lee Library', signed by six contributors.
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Signed2007 William Wilberforce The Life of the Great Anti-Slave Trade CampaignerLondon: 2007The first edition, first impression of this biography of the slave trade abolitionist William Wilberforce with a signed letter from the author.
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Signed1958 The Memoirs of Field-Marshal the Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, K. G.London: 1958A signed first edition of Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery's autobiography, covering the full span of his career, from boyhood to the post-war years.
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Signed1972 - 1975 2 Volumes on Benjamin DisraeliLondon: 1972-1975Two fine copies of Maurice Edelman's novels based on the life of Victorian Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. Signed by the author
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Signed1976 The Governance of BritainLondon: 1976A presentation copy of the first edition of this work on the history of government in Britain by the former British Prime Minister.
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Signed1973-1975 2 vols History of Milton Keynes and DistrictLuton: 1973-1975Two signed, first edition copies of this largely unknown history of Milton Keynes, with illustrations.
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Signed1915 An Untamed Territory The Northern Territory of AustraliaLondon : 1915A signed first edition of this work about Northern Australia during British Colonial rule.
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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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Signed1894 A Kentish Country House; Or, Records of the Hall House, Hawkhurst, and its Inhabitants 1665-1887Guildford: 1894A first edition, signed copy of this family history of Hall House.
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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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Signed1795 Compositions From the Tragedies of Aeschylus John FlaxmanLondon: 1795The uncommon first edition of this collection of illustrations by John Flaxman and signed by the artist.
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Signed1867 The Social and Political Dependence of WomenLondon: 1867A signed copy of the second edition of Charles Anthony's work on the rights of Victorian era women.
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Signed1985 Sedgemoor 1685 An Account and an AnthologyLondon: 1985The first edition of this history of the Battle of Sedgemoor in the original dust wrapper, signed, inscribed and dated by the author.
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Signed1974 ShipwreckLondon: 1974An exceptionally bright first edition of this fascinating collection of photographs of shipwrecks on the coast of the Isles of Scilly, signed by Fowles, and with descriptive passages from him.
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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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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.