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1948 The Book of AustriaVienna: 1948The first English language edition of Ernst Marboe's beautiful celebration of the history of Austria, in a full crushed morocco binding.
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1930 Bibliotheque Historique: Guillaume IIParis: 1930A first edition copy of Emil Ludwig's biography of the German Emperor Wilhelm II, translated by Lebrun, in an exquisite binding.
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1851 History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of FranceLondon: 1851An early edition of General Sir William Francis Patrick Napier's detailed study of the Peninsular War, handsomely and uniformly bound in half calf.
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Signed1827 The True History of The State PrisonerLondon: 1827The author's presentation copy of this scarce historical work regarding the 'Man in the Iron Mask' from the reign of King Louis XIV.
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1907 Garibaldi's Defence of the Roman RepublicLondon : 1907A beautifully bound first edition copy of Garibaldi's Defence of the Roman Republic, with folding maps.
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Signed1888 Louisa of Prussia and Other SketchesLondon: 1888A late 19th century collection of biographical sketches of notable individuals from Prussia and Hesse, signed by the author and presented to his wife.
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1798-1799 Report of the Committee of Secrecy and Report from the Secret CommitteeLondon; Dublin: 1798-1799The printings of two late eighteenth century reports from the House of Commons and House of Lords, discussing the rise and progress of the Irish nationalist cause, and the Society of United Irishmen.
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Signed1907 Napoleon, an Explanation of His Theories of GovernmentPueblo, Colorado: 1907A Limited Edition English language translation of this manuscript attributed to Napoleon during his exile. Signed by the editor, American politician Alva Adams.
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1888 The French Revolution, A History in Three VolumesLondon: 1888A very smart copy of this work on the French Revolution, three volumes bound as one. Bound in full calf prize binding from Nelson College New-Zealand by Relfe Brothers.
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1941 The Diary of a Staff Officer Air Intelligence Liaison Officer at Advanced HeadquartersLondon: 1941A finely bound copy of this anonymously published memoir regarding the Battle of France. Told through diary entries of an Air Liaison Officer.
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1896 Memoirs of Count GrammontLondon: 1896Anthony Hamilton's important memoir of the life of Count Grammont, a striking copy in a Zaehnsdorf binding from the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie.
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1909 Ducs de Bourgogne de la Maison de ValoisParis: 1909A very scarce limited edition history of the life of Philippe le Hardi, an important Duke of Burgundy and figure of the Valois house, this limited edition illustrated throughout.
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1884 8Vol The History of FranceLondon: 1884-1894A beautiful bound eight volume history of France, illustrated throughout.
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1847 Histoire Physique, Politique, et Monumentale de la Ville d'AnversAntwerp: 1847Handsomely bound, very scarce copy of this history of the modern day city of Anvers, or Antwerp, Belgium. In French.
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1874 Sainte Cecile et la Socité RomaineParis: 1874A beautiful edition of ecclesiastical history and persecution in the first two centuries.
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1806 2vol Lettres de Madame de Sevigne a Sa Fille et a Ses AmisParis: 1806The first two volumes of the famous letter-writer's rapier-sharp ruminations.
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1837-1873 17Vol Thomas Carlyle's WorksLondon: 1837-1873A uniformly bound collection of the works of historian Thomas Carlyle. Bound by Philip, Son & Nephew in seventeen attractive volumes.
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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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1959 The Defeat of the Spanish ArmadaLondon: 1959A finely bound first edition copy of Garrett Mattingly's Pulitzer Prize winning history of the Spanish Armada.
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1925 La Mirlitantouille Episodes de la Chouannerie BretonneParis: 1925A very handsome fine binding detailing the history of the Chouannerie in Brittany.
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1915 A Century of Greek EpigramsNot Stated: [1915]A very scarce collection of Greek epigrams in English verse by Sir Edward Fry, from the author's library.
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1793-97 Oeuvres de J. J. Rousseau, Citoyen de GeneveParis and Amsterdam: 1793-97The Works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This edition is decorated with beautiful figures after paintings and drawings of Cochin, Vincent, Renault, and Monsiau. With an engraved portrait to front of Volume I, twenty-one engraved plates, a fold-out table to Vol
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1814 Discours sur L'Histoire Universelle and Oraisons Funebres de BossuetParis: 1814A three volume set of the works of Jacques-Benigne Bossuet.
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1921 Napoleon: Sa Vie, Son Oeuvre, Son TempsParis: 1921A French history of the life, time, and works of Napoleon.
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1927-28 L'Histoire- La Vie- Les Moeurs et La Curiosite par l'Image, le Pamphlet et le Document (1450-1900)Paris: 1927-28This is a five volume set of this work by John Grand-Carteret.
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1771 Recueil d'Edits, Declarations, Arts, et Autres Pices, Concernant la Regie du Droit sur les CartesParis: 1771A very scarce edition of this collection Recueil d'dits, Dclarations, Arrts, et Autres Pices. Concernant la Rgie du Droit sur les Cartes. Published by the Royal printer in Paris.
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1814 Histoire de Donjon et du Chateau de Vincennes, Depuis Leur origine Jusqu'a la Chute de Napoleon BuonaparteParis: 1814A three volume set of this work by Pierre-Jean-Baptiste Nougaret.
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1913 Les Jardins de VersaillesParis: 1913A study of the gardens of Versailles from Pierre de Nolhac.
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1880 Histoire de la Revolution Francaise, Depuis 1789 Jusuqu'en 1814Paris: 1880A scarce copy of the History of the French Revolution from 1789 until 1814 by M. Mignet.
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1756 Supplement au Nouvel Abrege Chronologique de L'Histoire de FranceParis: 1756A scarce supplementary volume to the 1756 fifth edition of the Nouvel Abrege Chronologique de L'Histoire de France.
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c1920 Les Souveraines des Tuileries Histoire du ChateauParis: c1920A detail anthology of accounts on the aristocracy of France. Beautifully illustrated with several plates throughout.
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1672 Bibliothecae Graecorum Patrum auctarium novissimum : in quo varia scriptorum ecclesiasticorum, antiquioris, medii and vergentis aevi, OpusculaParis: 1672A scarce and early exploration into the renowned ancient Greek writers.
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1844 2vol Les Rues de ParisParis: 1844Two volumes on Paris: its history, culture, art, and chronicles. A fascinating and profusely illustrated set.
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1909 The Romance of Fra Filippo Lippi a New Version of the Love Story of theLondon: 1909A beautifully bound first edition of this study of the relationship between Filippo Lippi and Lucrezia Buti, illustrated throughout.
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Signed1840 Spain Under Charles the Second; or, Extracts From the CorrespondenceLondon: 1840A presentation copy of these historical letters illuminating the situation in Spain during the reign of Charles II, inscribed by Philip Henry Stanhope to Lady Holland.