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1968-1969 The Collected Essays, Journalism and Letters of George OrwellLondon: 1968-1969A smart trio of works from the collection of George Orwell's various writings, edited by his wife Sonia Orwell and Ian Angus.
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1839 Melbourne: A Sketch of its History and Antiquities, Including the Hamlet of King's NewtonDerby: 1839The very scarce first edition of this guide to the town of Melbourne, in Derbyshire.
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1827 The Poll-Book of the Contested Election for the County of NorthumberlandAlnwick: 1827The scarce first edition of this account of the June-July 1826 election in Northumberland.
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Signed1997 The File: A Personal HistoryLondon: 1997A signed, first edition of this fascinating account of Timothy Garton Ash's file from the archives of the Stasi, released after the Berlin Wall fell.
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1835 Walks Round NottinghamLondon: 1835The first edition of this illustrated guide to Nottingham area walks in the first part of the nineteenth century.
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Signed1972 Passage to AmericaLondon: 1972A fascinating look at the millions of people who left the UK to travel to America in the nineteenth century, inscribed by the author.
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Signed1981 The Invergordon MutinyLondon: 1981A fine, first edition of this narrative history of the Invergordon mutiny of 1931, inscribed by the author, Alan Ereira.
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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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1816 Manuale Medicaminum Simplicium et Commistorum Formulas Continens: Bristoliensis AccommodatumBristoliae [Bristol]: 1816The first edition of this very scarce 'materia medica' adapted specifically for the use of Bristolian hospitals.
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1935 The Growth of Stuart LondonLondon: 1935The first edition of this very scarce work on London during the Stuart dynasty, written by Norman G. Brett-James.
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1911 Hastings: Of Bygone Days and the PresentHastings : 1911The first edition of this illustrated historical work on Hastings by Henry Cousins.
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1905 For American Visitors to EnglandLondon: 1905A very scarce travel guide for Americans visiting England, published by the Great Western Railway for the use of their American passengers, with illustrations throughout and a large folding map.
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1841-1844 6vols LondonLondon: 1841-1844The first edition of this collection of articles and essays on London life, complete in a six-volume set.
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1937 An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in MiddlesexLondon: 1937A first edition, extensively illustrated copy of this rich inventory of monuments in Middlesex.
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1897 The Life of Nelson The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great BritainLondon: 1897A first edition complete set of Captain Mahan's important work on the sea power of Great Britain during the time of Lord Nelson.
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1966 The Struggle for Survival 1940-65 Taken From the Diaries of Lord MoranLondon: 1966A wonderfully presented first edition of this interesting work surrounding Winston Churchill, based on the diaries of his personal doctor and close companion, Lord Moran.
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1824 A New Map of NorthumberlandLondon: 1824A very scarce, bright copy of Cary's new map of Northumberland, encased in a slip case.
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1830-1831 Traditions of LancashireLondon: 1830-1831A complete set of the first and second series of John Roby's exploration of Lancashire's historic traditions.
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1912 3vols The Annals of HampsteadLondon: 1912The complete limited edition three-volume set of Barratt's history of Hampstead, signed by the author.
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1824 Local Records; or, Historical Register of Remarkable Events, Which Have Occurred Exclusively in the Counties of Durham and Northumberland, Town and Country of Newcastle Upon Tyne and Berwick Upon TweedNewcastle: 1824An uncommon first edition documenting remarkable events in the North-East of England between AD120 and AD1799.
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1837 A Historical and Descriptive Account of Blackpool and its NeighbourhoodPoulton, Blackpool: 1837An extremely scarce first edition documenting the history of Blackpool and its surrounding neighbourhoods, by William Thornber.
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1867-1874 Motley's History of the United Netherlands, Dutch Republic and John of BarneveldLondon: 1867-1874A trio of these historical sets by John Lothrop Motley, each complete in itself, uniformly bound in half calf.
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1840 The Proceedings and Reports of the Town Council of the Borough of Newcastle for 1839Newcastle: 1840The very scarce publication of the 'Proceedings and Reports of the Town Council of the Borough of Newcastle' in 1839.
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1828 An Historical and Topographical Account of the Town and Parish of Rochdale; SaddleworthManchester: 1828The first edition of James Butterworth's very scarce guides to Rochdale and Saddleworth.
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1830 The New Lancashire Gazetteer or Topographical DictionaryLondon: 1830The first edition of Stephen Reynolds Clarke's guide to the County Palatine of Lancaster.
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1867 Lancashire and Cheshire, Past and PresentLondon: 1867The first edition of this smartly bound four volume set of the history of Lancashire and Cheshire, with illustrations.
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1836 Panorama of the City of ChesterChester: 1836The first edition of this scarce directory for the city of Chester written by Joseph Hemingway.
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1919 The British Campaign in France and Flanders: January to July 1918London: 1919The first edition of the fifth volume of Arthur Conan Doyle's study of the British campaign in France and Flanders during the First World War.
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1966 The Windmills of Surrey and Inner LondonLondon: 1966The first edition of this charming study of British windmills. Illustrated throughout.
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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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1912 The Cottages and the Village Life of Rural EnglandLondon: 1912A first edition copy of this beautifully illustrated tour of the cottages and villages of rural England.
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1815 Miniature Portraits; or, Brief biographyLondon: 1815The vanishingly scarce first edition of this collection of biographies of 'eminent British characters', intended for young readers.
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1912 The Strangling of PersiaNew York : 1912The first edition of American Lawyer W. Morgan Shuster's scathing account of Britain and Russia's influence in Persia.
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1835 The History, Antiquities, and Topography County SussexLewes; London: 1835The richly illustrated first edition of Thomas Walker Horsfield's historical and topographical study of the county of Sussex.
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1912 King's Cutters and Smugglers 1700-1855London: 1912A smart first edition copy of this history of smuggling between 1700 and 1855, with illustrations throughout.
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1907 The Letters of Queen VictoriaLondon: 1907The first edition thus of this selection of the correspondence of Queen Victoria, in bright half calf binding by Sotheran.