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World History
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1866 The History of the Jews From the Earliest Period Down to Modern TimesLondon: 1866A Mudie bound edition of Henry Hart Milman's exceptional history of Judaism. -
1795 An Epitome of HistoryLondon: 1795A scarce second volume of this influential work of world history, covering Japan, China and Indostan, to name a few. -
1962 The Gold MinersJohannesburg: 1962A lovely first edition of this illustrated history of the gold mines in South Africa. -
1865 Thoughts on the Future Civil Policy of AmericaNew York: 1865The first edition of John William Draper's work on the civil policy of America in the latter half of the twentieth century. -
1921 La Russie des Tsars Pendant la Grande GuerreParis: 1921A beautifully illustrated first edition of Paleologue's first-hand account of the Tsar's life during World War One, up to his and his family's death. -
1907 The Colonies Under the House of HanoverLondon: 1907The first edition of Doyle's study into the English colonies in America during the eighteenth century, illustrated with a colour folding map. -
1913 Thomas Ritchie a Study in VirginiaRichmond: 1913The first edition of this biography on the Virginian journalist Thomas Ritchie, illustrated throughout. -
1927 National Frontiers in Relation to International LawLondon: 1927A very scarce copy of the first English edition of Adami's interesting study on international relations in the fraught lead up to the Second World War. -
1906 Tacitus and Other Roman StudiesLondon: 1906The first English edition of Gaston Boissier's collection of essays on Ancient Rome. -
1984 Burma the Struggle for Independence 1944-1948London: 1984The first edition of this detailed history of the years 1946 to 1948 in Burma, when the country was struggling for its independence. -
1981 The Standard Guide to South Asian Coins and Paper Money Since 1556 ADWisconsin: 1981A fine first edition of this extensive guide to money of South Asia since 1556AD, profusely illustrated. -
1998 Couplets on Mughal Coins of IndiaCalcutta: 1998A very scarce limited edition work on the numismatics of the Mughal Empire, illustrated beautifully throughout. -
1901 Paul Jones Founder of the American Navy a HistoryNew York: 1901A beautiful edition of Augustus Caesar Buell's touching biography on the life and important career of John Paul Jones, illustrated throughout. -
1928 History of Education in Bihar Under British RuleNot Stated: 1928A very scarce work detailing the development of education system in Bihar whilst it was under British rule. -
1611 Gesta Dei per Francos, Sive Orientalium ExpeditionumHanoviae: 1611A scarce first and only edition of Jacques Bongar's history of the Crusades, an important history. -
1609 Della Origine Et De'Fatti Delle Famigle Illustri Di ItaliaVinegia/Venezia: 1609An original Italian work on the grand families of Italy, bound in a contemporary paper vellum binding. -
1878 History of the Conquest of MexicoLondon: 1878A finely rebound edition of William H. Prescott's important history on the conquest of Mexico. -
1953 The Making of the Modern SudanLondon: 1953A very smart, first edition copy of Sir Douglas Newbold's letters which paint a picture of Sudan at the turn of the century. -
1890-1969 Sacred Books of the EastLondon: 1890-1969A selection of the volumes from Max Muller's influential 'Sacred Books of the East' series, an important series of English translations of Asian religious texts. -
1932 Tapis Anciens de la ChineParis: 1932A beautiful French work describing examples of Chinese rugs, illustrated with twenty striking hand-coloured plates. -
1580 De Antiquitatibus Iudaicis Libri XX. Quibus in Fine Loco Appendicis[Francoforti]; Frankfurt: 1580A scarce Latin edition of Josephus' monumental Jewish history, illustrated throughout with engraved plates and in-text engravings. -
1892 Some Records of CrimeLondon: 1892A very scarce first edition of this investigative work on crime in India in the latter half of the nineteenth century. -
1774 The World DisplayedLondon: 1774An early edition of 'The World Displayed', illustrated with a detailed folding map and many plates. Documenting the voyages of Columbus. -
1913 Les Arabes En Berberie du XIe au XIVe SiecleParis: 1913A finely rebound very scarce first edition of Georges Marcais' detailed history of Arabs in Northern Africa, illustrated with a colour folding map. -
1577 Aulae Turcicae Othomannicique Imperii DescriptioBasileae: 1577A finely bound set of this scarce history regarding the Ottoman empire and Turkey. -
1617 Cavalarice, or, the English Horseman: Contayning all the Art of Horse-ManshipLondon: 1617The second edition of this immensely important work on Arabian horses, written by the man, Robert Markham, who brought the now common breed to England for the first time. Illustrated with in-text woodcuts throughout. A very important work. -
1597 A True Chronologie of the Times of the Persian MonarchieLondon: 1597A very scarce, first edition of Edward Lively's historical and religious commentary on the seventy weeks mentioned in Daniel 9: 24-7. In the contemporary vellum binding. -
1685 l'Art de Jetter les BombesHague: 1685A very scarce second edition of Francois Blondel's fascinating and unique work on bombing in the French military in the late eighteenth century. -
1809-12 The Works of William RobertsonLondon: 1809-12A complete collection of the history works of William Robertson, illustrated throughout with folding maps. -
1857 A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of NapoleonPhiladelphia: 1857A concise work discussing modern history, looking into the past few hundred years. -
1814 Why Are We Still At War? Or, the American Question ConsideredNot Stated: 1814A very scarce first edition of this detailed pamphlet discussing the War of 1812, between the United States and Great Britain. -
1887-93 Histoire du Peuple d'IsraelParis: 1887-1893The French first editions of Ernest Renan's important history on Israel and the people of Israel, in a lovely signed binding by Bumpus. -
1846 Historical Researches into the Politics, Intercourse, and TradeLondon: 1846The first English edition of A. H. L. Heeren's work looking into the history of prominent nations in history, illustrated with a folding map. -
1908 Critical and Historical EssaysLondon: 1908A very smart set of Thomas Babington Macaulay's critical and historical essays. -
1538 Appiani Alexandrini Sophistae de Ciuilbus RomanoruParis: 1538A very scarce work of Ancient Roman history by Appianus and Paterculus. -
1863-87 The Invasion of the Crimea; its OriginEdinburgh; London: 1863-87A scarce full first edition copy of Alexander William Kinglake's magnum opus, studying the history and causes of the Crimean War.