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World History
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1897 The Historical Geography of the Holy LandNew York: 1897The scarce U.S. edition of George Smith's detailed vivid history of the geography and religion of the Holy Land, illustrated with large colour folding maps. -
1907 The Chinese Empire a General & Missionary SurveyLondon: 1907A scarce first edition history of China and the Empire, a wonderful and extensive history illustrated throughout. -
1876 The Mandarin's Daughter a Story of the Great Taiping Rebellion and Gordon'sLondon: 1876A very scarce illustrated account of the long-raging Taiping Rebellion and the involvement of Charles George Gordon, by Samuel Mossman. -
1778-1779 5Vol Elements of General HistoryLondon: 1778-1779The scarce first English language translation of this late eighteenth century, five volume history of the world. -
1835 8Vol The History of GreeceLondon: 1835A very attractive eight volume set of William Mitford's important history of Classical Greece. -
1740 Memoirs of the Duke de RipperdaLondon: 1740A history of the life and diplomatic career of the eighteenth century Dutch diplomat. -
1896 The History of the Convict Hulk Success and Success PrisonersLondon: 1896A very scarce publication on the prison ship 'The Success' and a work advocating for better treatment of prisoners. -
1914 MemorandumLondon: (1914)A very scare, interesting pamphlet by William Caine Hillier containing notes on an alphabetical system for writing Chinese and its application. -
1954 A Catalogue of Netsuke and other Ivory Carvings, Hardstones, Japanese SwordsLondon: 1954A very scarce Glendining catalogue of Netsuke and other Japanese ornaments that went for sale by auction in 1954. -
1929 Tea CeremonyTokyo: 1929A very scarce pamphlet detailing the charming Japanese tea ceremony, illustrated throughout. The first edition issued by the Japan Tourist Bureau. -
1959 A Potter's Guide in JapanLondon: 1959The first, very scarce edition of Bernard Leach's popular book of pottery, defining his craft philosophy and techniques. -
1879 Traces of an Early Race in JapanNew York: 1879A charming extract from the Popular Science Monthly of 1879 looking at traces of an early Japanese race. A very scarce volume in its original wraps, illustrated throughout. -
1950 Toneel en Dans in de Japanse Kunst's-Gravenhage : 1950A fantastic Dutch exhibition catalogue issued in a portfolio exploring theatre and dance in Japanese art, complete with twenty Japanese prints. The first edition, a very scarce pamphlet. -
1825 C. Corn. Taciti Opera ex Recensione Joh. August ErnestiLondon: 1825Four volumes containing the works of Tacitus in the original Latin, bound in full contemporary leather. -
1804 Celtic Researches on the Origins, Traditions and Language of the Ancient BritonsLondon: 1804The first edition of this Celtic scholar's influential but inaccurate work. -
1837 History of the Inductive SciencesLondon: 1837William Whewell's attempt to systemise the development of science through time. The scarce first edition complete in three volumes. -
1954-1961 4Vol The War at SeaLondon: 1954Captain Stephen Wentworth Roskill's complete account of the naval history of the Second World War, commissioned by the Cabinet Office. -
1924 The Pirates' Who's WhoLondon: 1924A fascinating first edition collection of biographical sketches of pirates, illustrated. -
1789 Oratio Gedeon Loudoni Caes. Avg. Supremo Belliduci Quum Albam Graecam Ottomanis EriperetBudae: 1789A latin historical work on 'The Supreme Belliduci'. -
1929 The Corridors of TimeOxford : 1929-1933The first edition of these three volumes in 'The Corridors of Time' series by Harold Peake and Herbert Fleure, exploring the history of civilisation. -
1827 Chronicles of London Bridge by an AntiquaryLondon: 1827A first edition illustrated history of the London landmark. -
1927 The Corridors of TimeOxford : 1927-1933An excellent and scarce set of nine volumes grouping into the series of 'The Corridors of Time' by Harold Peake and Herbert John Fleure, a fantastic work exploring the history of man and civilisation. -
1947 Bombed LondonLondon: 1947The first edition of this volume containing thirty eight illustrations of buildings damaged during the bombing of London in the Second World War by Hanslip Fletcher. -
1833 Correspondance D'Orient: 1830-1831Paris: 1830The complete seven volumes of this correspondence. -
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1825 De Civitate Dei Libri XXIILipsiae: 1825A scarce two volumes of this work by Augustine of Hippo. -
1773 Baskerville Press C Crispus SallustiusBirmingham: 1773A smartly bound, first Baskerville edition of Sallust and Florus' historical writings. -
1855 Memoire du Voiage en Russie fait en 1586Paris: 1855A scarce first edition of Jean Sauvage's account of his 1586 expedition to Russia. -
1900 From Capetown to LadysmithLeipzig: 1900A calf bound, first edition unfinished account of a famous war correspondent who died in the Boer War. -
2015 Bangkok Then and NowHong Kong: 2015A splendid fourth edition of this examination of Bangkok's history, richly illustrated with images in colour and black and white. -
1977 The Cherokee Crown of TannassyNorth Carolina: 1977A brilliant history of Sir Alexander Cuming's deeds and actions upon venturing to North America, complete with an unclipped dust wrapper. -
1947 The Last Days of HitlerLondon: 1947The first edition of Hugh Trevor-Roper's most successful work detailing the events that took place in the last days of Hitler's bunker. -
c1880 The Mariners of England and Their Deeds of DaringLondon: c1880An uncommon illustrated work by Davenport Adams, a selection stories relating daring naval and military deeds from history. -
1906 Manual of Oriental AntiquitiesLondon: 1906An early edition of this charming volume being Ernest Babelon's manual to Oriental antiquities. -
c1917 Flowers and Views from the Holy LandJerusalem: c1917A beautiful volume with twelve picturesque colourful illustrations of landscapes in Jerusalem with a dried flower per image. A souvenir of the British occupation in 1917. -
1899 Fairy Tales from the Arabian NightsLondon: 1899The first edition of this pocket sized volume comprising fairy tales from The Arabian Nights, including the famous story of Ali Baba and Aladdin. With illustrations by T H Robinson, an uncommon edition.