British History
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2002 London Orbital: A Walk Around the M25London: 2002A smart first edition, first impression of Iain Sinclair's travelogue.
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1885 The Laws of Piquet, Adopted by the Portland and Turf ClubsLondon: 1885An attractive fourth edition of this instructional work on the game of Piquet.
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1999 The Rise of the Nouveaux Riches: Style and Status in Victorian and Edwardian ArchitectureLondon: 1999A smart first edition of this detailed work on Victorian and Edwardian architecture, a signed presentation copy from the author. -
1847 Lives of Simon Lord Lovat and Duncan Forbes of CullodenLondon: 1847A smart first edition of this pair of biographies from Scottish historian John Hill Burton.
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1921 The City of Glasgow: Its Origin, Growth, and DevelopmentEdinburgh: 1921A smart first edition of this detailed geographical and historical study of Glasgow, with folding maps.
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1955 The Mint: A Day-Book of the R. A. F. Depot Between August and December 1922London: 1955An exceptional limited edition example of T. E. Lawrence's memoirs of his time enlisted in the Royal Air Force.
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1876-1880 Eleven Eugene Rimmel Theatrical ProgrammesLondon: 1876-1880Eleven very scarce theatrical programmes for the Victorian era London stage, produced by perfumer and businessman Eugene Rimmel. Including a number of Gilbert and Sullivan advertisements.
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1852 The Life of Napoleon BonaparteLondon: 1852A superbly bound, second edition of William Hazlitt's Life of Napoleon, complete in four volumes, bound by A. Taffin.
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1845-1847 Lives of Men of Letters and Science & Historical Sketches of Statesmen Who Flourished in the Time of George IIILondon: 1845-1847A two volume set of Lord Brougham's illustrated biographical work on prominent men of letters and science from the time of George III, with an additional volume containing sketches of statesmen from the time.
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1944-1945 5vols Five Political TractsLondon: 1944-1945A fantastic collection of essays in support of the Labour Party and socialism, and in opposition to the Conservative Party, published in the lead up to the 1945 British general election.
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1992 3vols The Pax BritannicaLondon: 1992An attractive set of the Pax Britannica Trilogy, with illustrations throughout and the pictorial slipcase.
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1876 St. Margaret-Lothbury, St. Christopher-le-Stocks, and St. Bartholomew-by-the-ExchangeLondon: 1876A scarce illustrated work on the parish churches of St. Margaret-Lothbury, St. Christopher-le-Stocks, and St. Bartholomew-by-the-Exchange in London.
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1939-41 'Left Book Club' Works on Socialism and Finances During World War TwoLondon: 1939-41Four volumes of left-wing works from the Left Book Club on the war and Nazi Germany, published during World War Two.
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1933-45 'Left Book Club' Works on Nazi Germany and World War TwoLondon: 1939-45Three volumes of left-wing works from the 'Left Book Club' on the war and Nazi Germany, published during World War Two.
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1956-9 Manual of Civil Defence: Vol 1 Pamphlet 1 and 2, Nuclear Weapons and Radioactive Fall-OutLondon: 1956-9Two scarce volumes of the the 'Manual of Civil Defence' from the Home Office, providing information on nuclear warfare during the Cold War.
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1941-3 Fire Over London and Bombers Over MerseysideLondon; Liverpool: 1941-3Two fascinating historical illustrated pamphlets on the Blitz, providing insight into the bombings in London during World War Two.
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1941 Liverpool Fire Report: Fires Caused by Hostile ActionLiverpool : 1941A fascinating and unique original source typed report detailing the May Blitz on Liverpool between the 1st and the 7th May, 1941, highlighting the crucial role of the Central Fire Department during this extremely damaging period.
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1944 Report Improvements and Town Planning Committee: Preliminary Draft Proposals for Post War Reconstruction in the City of LondonLondon: 1944A bright, first edition of this collection of plans surrounding the reconstruction of London following the Second World War, profusely illustrated with folding maps and plates.
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1900 Celebrities of the ArmyLondon: 1900This richly illustrated catalogue of more than seventy major figures in the British Army, quarter bound in morocco leather with gilt titles.
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1970 Survey of London Volume XXXV: The Theatre Royal, Dury Lane, and The Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondon: 1970Volume thirty five of this heavily illustrated survey of London's architecture, with this volume focussing on important locations such as the Theatre Royal and the Royal Opera House, in the original dust wrapper.
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1967 Holland House in KensingtonLondon: 1967The author's first edition presentation copy of Derek Hudson's work on Holland House in Kensington, signed by the author with a letter, and previously owned by Dr Stephen Pasmore. -
1949 Sergeant ShakespeareLondon: 1949A smart first edition of this intriguing study into a lesser known period of Shakespeare's life, during which the author proposes he spent as a soldier.
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1808 Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London During the Eighteenth CenturyLondon: 1808A very scarce, first edition of this collection of anecdotes surrounding the manners and customs of London during the eighteenth century.
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1854 History of the County of KentLondon: 1854A very scarce, first edition of Alfred John Dunkin's history of Deptford in Kent, illustrated with plates, some of which are folding.
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1928 A London ReverieLondon: 1928The first edition of this collection of Joseph Pennell's stunning illustrations of London, with historical notes on the iconic city and in the scarce dust wrapper.
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c1943 Recognition Handbook of British Aircraft: Part 2. Sections E to J.London : c1943A very scarce handbook published by the Air Ministry presenting the different types of British aircraft in photographs and diagrams, with this volume containing sections E to J.
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1950 Catholic LondonLondon: 1950A first edition copy of Douglas Newton's study of Catholic life in London, with the original dust wrapper.
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1944 The English at TableLondon: 1944A first edition, first impression of Hampson's historical study of British cooking and dining, from the library of food writer Jill Norman.
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1946 The English at TableLondon: 1946A richly illustrated second impression of Hampson's history of British cookery and dining, from library of food writer Jill Norman.
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1884 International Health Exhibition Salt and Other CondimentsLondon: 1884This very scarce handbook produced for the 1884 International Health Exhibition examining the history of salt, its production and manufacture in Great Britain. full bound in the original publisher's paper wraps.
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[1799-1802] Cheap Repository. The Cottage Cook; Or, Mrs. Jones's Cheap DishesLondon: [1799-1802]A very scarce original printing of Hannah More's desirable guide to cookery and domestic economy for the working classes
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1835 The English Housekeeper: Or, Manual of Domestic ManagementLondon: 1835The very scarce first edition of home economist and publisher Anne Cobbett's detailed guide to 1830s cookery and successful household management.
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1871 The Bristol Orphan Houses, Ashley DownLondon: 1871A very scarce and interesting work on the Ashley Down orphanages in Bristol, published when they were still new.
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c1884 4vol Staffordshire and Warwickshire Past and PresentLondon: c1884A complete four volume set of this illustrated study of Staffordshire and Warwickshire in the past and present.
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2003 Holland and Holland 'The Royal' Gunmaker: The Complete HistoryLondon: 2003The first edition of Donald Dallas' fascinating work on the history of the noted British gunmaker, 'Holland & Holland'.
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1799 The Conduct of Great Britain, Vindicated Against the Calumnies of Foreign Enemies and Domestic Conspirators; Since the Aera of the Commencement of the Present War With France.London: 1799A very scarce work presenting Charles Tweedie's views of Britain's conduct during the Anglo-French War at the end of the eighteenth century.