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Windows into worlds gone by, a vast store of history. Both the iconic and the less well-known is here. Together with forgotten byways and things not found anywhere else. Here is also Americana, Crime, Feminism, Occultism,Archaeology, and Ethnography.
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1976 The Log of H.M.S. Providence 1791-1793Guildford: 1976A scarce and fine limited edition of William Bligh's log of his second breadfruit voyage of 1791, on board the H.M.S. Providence.
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2003 The House of Hidden LightLondon: 2003A scarce limited edition of Waite and Machen's highly regarded occult text, edited and with commentary from R. A. Gilbert.
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1891 The Indian Mutiny of 1857London: 1891A scarce limited edition copy of this work on the Indian mutiny of 1857, with illustrations and plans and bound in full tree calf.
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Signed1908 Old London ChurchesLondon: 1908Canon Benham's signed Limited Edition study of the historic churches of London, illustrated with colour plates by Arthur Garratt.
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1884 The Works of Thomas CarlyleBoston: 1884A superb limited deluxe edition of the works of notable Scottish historian, Thomas Carlyle.
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1924 The Receipt Book of Elizabeth Raper and a Portion of her Cipher JournalLondon: 1924A limited edition copy of this work featuring the recipes of Elizabeth Raper, with a portion of her journal edited by her grandson.
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1904 Historical Monograph: William Cecil Lord BurghleyLondon: 1904A limited edition historical monograph on William Cecil, the Lord Burghley, signed by the publisher and illustrated throughout.
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1974 Notes on My Journeying in California's Northern MountainsNot Stated: 1974A charmingly illustrated and very scarce limited edition of John Muir account of his attempts to summit Mt. Shasta.
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1982 A Topographical Account of the Isle of AxholmeLondon: 1982A very scarce limited edition facsimile of W. Peck's 1815 topographical study of the North Lincolnshire Isle of Axholme.
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1928 The Blundells of Gt. Linford & CardingtonNewport, Isle of Wight: 1928A very scarce privately printed genealogical study of the history of the Blundell family of Great Linford and Cardington.
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1894 The Church Plate of the County of NorthamptonLondon: 1894The first edition of this limited edition study of the Church plate of Northampton, in a lovely half calf binding.
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1906 Paradise RowLondon: 1906A limited edition of this illustrated historical work by Reginald Blunt.
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Signed1928 Red Anchor PiecesLondon: 1928A limited edition signed copy of this work on art and history by Reginald Blunt.
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Signed1904 VeniceLondon: 1904A signed, limited edition guide to Venice, beautifully illustrated by Mortimer Menpes.
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1987-1989 Domesday Book Studies: GloucestershireLondon: 1987-1989A very smart limited edition The County Edition of the Domesday Book, with these volumes dedicated to the county of Gloucestershire.
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1987-1989 Domesday Book Studies: SurreyLondon: 1987-1989A beautiful example of limited edition The County Edition of the Domesday Book, with these volumes dedicated to the county of Surrey.
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1890 Letters of Philip Dormer Fourth Earl of Chesterfield to His Godson and SuccessorOxford: 1890A smart limited edition of Lord Chesterfield's letters to his godson, offering insight to eighteenth century society and politics.
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1929 Mémoires de Monsieur de Pontis, Maréchal de BatailleParis: 1929A limited edition copy of the memoirs of the French marshal Louis de Pontis. In a leather binding, published in French.
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1938 Ouvrage édité par le gouvernement français, à l'occasion de la visite en France de leurs Majestés historiques, le roi Georges VI et la reine ElisabethParis: 1938An interesting, illustrated celebration of the Royal state visit to France, being a limited edition.
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1926 La Legende de SocrateParis: 1926A French limited edition copy of La Legende de Socrate by Mario Meunier.
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1928 Lettres de Marie Rabutin, Dame de Chantal, Marquise de SevigneDijon: 1928A lovely copy of this two volume limited edition of the letters of seventeenth century French aristocrat Marie Sevigne.
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1965 The Lambeth and Southwark VolunteersLondon : 1965A limited edition copy of The Lambeth and Southwark Volunteers, with plates.
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1938 Journal of Occurrences in the Athabasca Department by George Simpson, 1820 and 1821 and ReportToronto: 1938A limited edition copy of this interesting volume on Canadian history, with four folding maps.
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1929 The PrinceLondon: 1929An exceptionally scarce Limited Edition of Machiavelli's sixteenth century political treatise, limited to only ten copies printed on vellum leaves.
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Signed1903 War Sketches in ColourLondon: 1903A signed limited edition collection of colour war sketches and anecdotes relating to the Second Boer War.
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1925 The Dress of the First Regiment of Life Guards in Three CenturiesLondon: 1925An excellent copy of U.H.R. Broughton's illustrated Limited Edition study of the uniform of the Life Guards.
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1903 The Electress Sophia and the Hanoverian SuccessionLondon: 1903Adolphus William Ward's Limited Edition illustrated study of the Electress Sophia and Hanoverian succession, handsomely bound in half morocco.
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Signed1890 The Annals of the Parish of SwainswickLondon : 1890A limited edition, signed copy of this wonderful local history of Swainswick, with folding plates.
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1894 History of the 91st Princess Louise's Argyllshire HighlandersEdinburgh and London: 1894A limited edition copy of this illustrated history of the 91st Princess Louise's Argyllshire Highlanders, beautifully bound in half calf by Bickers & Son and previously owned by Sir William Bass.
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c1910 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightNot Stated: c1910The complete 'Burton Club' limited edition of Richard Burton's English translation of, 'One Thousand and One Nights'.
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1914 XVth (The King's) Hussars 1759 to 1913London : 1914A limited edition copy of this rich history of the XVth (The King's) Hussars, with plates and maps.
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1891 6 Vols The Works of Sir William Stirling-MaxwellLondon : 1891A stunning complete set of the works by Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, with illustrations and bound by Hatchards.
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Signed1923 An Annotated Bibliography of Sir Richard Francis BurtonLondon: 1923A signed limited edition copy of this bibliography of Richard Francis Burton, alongside a letter from the author.
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Signed1905 London Vanished & VanishingLondon : 1905A lovely limited, signed edition of this work that explores the vanishing aspects of London, with colour plates.
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1923 2 vol. Westminster AbbeyLondon: 1923The complete two volume limited edition set of works regarding Westminster Abbey, with fold out maps and numerous illustrations.
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c2004 Une Lettre Inédite de Napoleon a Champagny, ministre des Relations extérieuresParis: c2004Facsimile of an inedited letter from Napoleon to the minister of foreign relations, very scarce limited edition.