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World History
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1967 The Gods of MexicoLondon: 1967The first edition of this work by Cottie Arthur Burland on the ancient religions of Mexico, in the original scarce dust wrapper. -
1880 Lectures on the Early History of InstitutionsLondon: 1880A collection of lectures on the history of institutions, with particular reference to the legal system, by one of the forefathers of legal history. -
1896-1897 The Complete Works of William Hickling PrescottLondon: 1896-1897A twelve volume edition of the complete works of William Hickling Prescott, in half calf signed bindings from Morrell. -
1875 The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the VenetianLondon: 1875The second edition of Colonel Henry Yule's discussion of the travels of Marco Polo, in a beautiful half morocco signed binding by Bayntun. -
2003-2013 Encyclopedia of ExplorationPotts Point, New South Wales: 2003-2013A scarce complete five volume first edition of Raymond John Howgego exceptionally detailed reference work, retaining the beautifully illustrated original dust wrappers. -
1970 A History of Magic and Experimental ScienceNew York: 1970The scarce eight volume 1970 edition of Lynn Thorndike's fascinating history of 'Magic and Experimental Science', with five volumes retaining the exceptionally scarce original glassine. -
1905 The Fight With France for North AmericaLondon: 1905A smart copy of this illustrated history of the fight between France and Britain for North America, with maps. -
1970 Selected Essays on Books and PrintingAmsterdam : 1970A lovely first edition copy of this essay collection on the history of printing and typography, from expert in the field, Alfred F. Johnson. -
1967 Printing and the Mind of Man: A Descriptive Catalogue Illustrating the Impact of PrintLondon: 1967An excellent first edition of this authoritative reference of the development of printing on Western mankind. -
1841 Blossoms and Fruit; or, Conversations on The Lives of Christians Eminent for Early PietyLondon: [1841]A miniature first edition of this very scarce work on the lives of early devoted Christians, in a decorative cloth binding. -
c1864 Nineveh and its Ruins: or, the History of the Great CityLondon: c1855A scarce copy of this fascinating history of Ninevah, an ancient city of Upper Mesopotamia, adorned with illustrations throughout. -
1881 A History of the Cries of London: Ancient and ModernLondon: [1884]The second edition of Hindley's illustrated historical work on the street venders of London from the fourteenth century to the Victorian era, with woodcuts from Thomas and John Bewick. -
1899 CawnporeLondon: 1899Sir George Trevelyan's work on the siege of Cawnpore during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. -
1909-12 Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter bis zur GegenwartMunchen: [1909-12]The complete six volume collection of Eduard Fuchs' magnum opus, a detailed work on the history of manners, morals, and erotic art and behaviour, profusely illustrated with monochrome and colour plates and bound in crushed half morocco. -
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1903 War Sketches in ColourLondon: 1903A limited edition collection of stunning colour prints and sketches by Colonel Stratford Edward St Leger, depicting the Second Boer War and signed by the artist. -
1920-30 Missionary Explorers, Missionary Heroines of the Cross, Heroines of Missionary AdventureLondon: 1920-30An illustrated set of three volumes recounting the adventures of Christian missionaries, by R. A. M. Ibbotson, and E. C. Dawson. -
1914 Thinking Black: 22 Years Without a Break in the Long Grass of Central AfricaLondon: 1914The second edition of this insightful documentation of Dan Crawford's twenty-two years spent as a missionary worker in Africa, accompanied by illustrations throughout. -
1850 Scripture Lands; Described in a Series of Historical, Geographical, and Topographical SketchesLondon: 1850A smartly bound first edition of this Biblical atlas with commentary on the lands referred to in scripture. -
1931 HitlerLondon: 1931A very scarce first edition of this illustrated political study of Adolf Hitler before his rise to power, with a commentary on his ideals. -
1927 Revolt in the DesertLondon: 1927A pleasing early impression of T. E. Lawrence's war memoir, with plates and a large folding map. -
1886-1920 The Story of the NationsLondon: 1886-1920A wonderful set of twenty-one volumes from the 'Story of the Nations' series, each containing profusely illustrated histories of an array of countries. -
1815 A New Theory of the Two HemispheresNone stated : 1815A vanishingly scarce article on how America became populated, by George Alexander Thompson, from 'The Pamphleteer' periodical. -
1935 Seven Pillars of WisdomLondon: 1935The celebrated autobiographical account of British Army colonel, T. E. Lawrence, detailing his time as a military advisor during the Arab Revolt. -
1795-1812 A Sammelband of Eight Tracts on Irish PoliticsDublin; London; Edinburgh: 1795-1812A sammelband of eight late eighteenth century and early nineteenth century tracts on politics and religion in Ireland, and on the relationship of Ireland with Great Britain. -
1957-1967 2vol The Historical Development of Economic and Business Literature & Non-Ricardian Political EconomyBoston: 1957-1967A smart copy of these scarce essays from the Baker Library of Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. -
1946 The Pioneer Period of European RailroadsBoston: 1946A smart copy of this very scarce essay on the development of railroads in Europe and the United States. -
1973 An Account of the Coins, Coinages and Currency of AustralasiaColchester: 1973A scarce and interesting work on the coins and currency of Australasia; a limited edition facsimile. -
1973 An Account of the Coins, Coinages and Currency of AustralasiaColchester: 1973A limited edition facsimile of this interesting work on the coins and currency of Australasia. -
1865 Oeuvres Completes de Francois Arago: Voyages ScientifiquesParis: 1865François Arago's 'Voyages Scientifiques', in a smart full calf Bickers prize binding. -
1903-1904 Japan and China: Their History, Arts and LiteratureLondon: 1903-1904An attractive limited Library Edition of Captain F. Brinkley's historical, artistic and literary study of Japan and China, with colour plates. -
c1900 12vol History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and AssyriaLondon: c1900A smart twelve volume set of this detailed history from French Egyptologist Gaston Maspero, with illustrations. Volumes II to XIII only. -
1931 Hunt and Working TerriersLondon: 1931A very smart first edition of this study on hunting, including accounts of notable hunters and their packs, illustrated with plates. -
1897 20vol The Works of Francis ParkmanBoston: 1897A complete collection of this limited edition publication of the works of Francis Parkman. -
1836 The Book of the Seasons; or, The Calendar of NatureLondon: 1836A smart fourth edition of this illustrated history of the changes of the seasons. -
1744 Authentic Papers Relating to the Expedition Against CarthagenaLondon: 1744The first edition of this very scarce work concerning the Navy's unsuccessful attack on Cartagena, in Colombia. -
2000 Lords of the East: The East India Company and its Ships (1600-1874)London: 2000A lovely bright copy of this new edition of Jean Sutton's account of the ships of the East India Company, with illustrations throughout.