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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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1818 Archaeologia Graeca, or, The Antiquities of GreeceEdinburgh: 1818An expansive study on the antiquities of Greece, a fascinating work by John Potter, complete with plates and a folding map.
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1721-22 Antiquity Explained, and Represented in SculpturesLondon: 1721-22The extensive study on global antiquities by Bernard de Montfaucon, an illustrated work here translated into English.
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1858 The Antiquities of Athens and Other Monuments of GreeceLondon: 1858An early edition of this illustrated account of the antiquities and monuments of Greece, written by painters and architects, James Stuart and Nicholas Revett.
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1850 Origines Ecclesiasticae. The Antiquities of the Christian Church.London: 1850An enlarged edition of Joseph Bingham's magnum opus, an extensive study on the Christian Church.
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1874 A Dictionary of Roman and Greek AntiquitiesLondon: 1874A new edition of Anthony Rich's study of Roman and Greek antiquities, illustrated with nearly 2000 engravings and bound in a prize calf binding..
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1832 Pompeiana: The Topography, Edifices and Ornaments of PompeiiLondon: 1832The richly illustrated first expanded edition of William Gell's important study of the nineteenth century excavations at Pompeii.
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1813 2vol Archaeologia Graeca, or the Antiquities of GreeceEdinburgh: 1813A complete two volume set of this detailed study of ancient Greek antiquity.
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1880 Local Gleanings: An Archaeological & Historical MagazineManchester: 1880Volume one of this archaeological and historical magazine on Lancashire and Cheshire, with illustrations throughout.
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1927 The Preservation of Ancient Cottages: An AppealLondon: 1927A smart copy of this illustrated appeal for the preservation of ancient English cottages.
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1953 The Roman Fort at South Shields: A GuideNewcastle-upon-Tyne: 1953An interesting guide to the Roman fort at South Shields by notable archaeologist Sir Ian Richmond, bound for the Rt. Hon. James Chuter Ede.
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c1900 Les Contes Populaires de L'Egypte AncienneParis: c1900A smartly bound fourth edition of this collection of folk tales from Ancient Egypt, in the original French language.
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1836 Panorama of the City of ChesterChester: 1836The first edition of this scarce directory for the city of Chester written by Joseph Hemingway.
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1884 Guide to the British and Roman Antiquities of the North Wiltshire DownsMalborough: 1884An uncommon study on the antiquities of Avebury by the Reverend A. C. Smith, the first edition of this illustrated work.
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1923 Babylonian ProblemsLondon: 1923A smart first edition of this illustrated archaeological study of Babylonia, with folding maps to the rear.
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1724 Romae Antiquae Notitia: Or, the Antiquities of RomeDublin: 1724The seventh edition of Church of England cleric Basil Kennett's richly illustrated historical study of Ancient Rome.
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1913 The Book of the Dead, The Papyrus of AniLondon; New York: 1913A striking work on the Papyrus of Ani, an in-depth history by E. A. Wallis Budge, colourfully illustrated with folding plates.
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Signed1924 Ancient Earthworks and Camps of SomersetCheltenham: 1924A signed limited edition copy of this collection of drawings of British, Saxon and Roman camps in Somerset.
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1986 Exploration of a Drowned LandscapeLondon: 1986A lovely copy of this fascinating work on the archaeology and history of the Isles of Scilly.
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1928-1929 Chinese PorcelainLondon: 1928-1929A wonderful example of the fifth edition of William Giuseppe Gulland's study of Chinese Porcelain.
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1807-1811 10vols Antiquarian and Topographical CabinetLondon: 1807-1811A first edition of this profusely illustrated set, describing the history and topography of ancient monuments and architecture in Britain, with many engraved plates.
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1875 The Land of the Pharaohs. Egypt and Sinai: Illustrated by Pen and PencilLondon: 1875Samuel Manning's striking work exploring Egypt and Sinai, and featuring many topographical illustrations.
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1882 An Account of Some of the Incised & Sepulchral Slabs of North-West SomersetshireLondon: 1882The uncommon first edition of this study of Somersetshire sepulchral slabs, illustrated throughout with lithographs.
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1879 Roman Antiquities at Lydney Park, GloucestershireLondon: 1879A vastly illustrated collection of the Roman antiquities of Lydney Park, Gloucestershire.
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1931 Seventy Years in ArchaeologyLondon: 1931The first edition of the very scarce autobiography of Egyptologist Sir Flinders Petrie.
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Signed1909 The Arts & Crafts of Ancient EgyptEdinburgh & London: 1909A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Flinders Petrie's study of Ancient Egyptian arts and crafts.
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1855 4vol The Baronial and Ecclesiastical Antiquities of ScotlandEdinburgh: 1855A scarce complete four volume set of this fascinating collection of illustrations displaying the baronial and ecclesiastical antiquities of Scotland.
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1916 Tunbridge Wells and NeighbourhoodTunbridge Wells: 1916A scarce history of the town of Tunbridge Wells from 1608 to 1915, with information concerning wildlife, geology and archaeology.
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1970 The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne 1789Menston: 1970A smart facsimile edition of this detailed study of this important study on the natural history and antiquities of Selbourne, with illustrations.
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1893 The Industrial Arts of the Anglo-SaxonsLondon: 1893The first edition of this richly illustrated study of the industrial arts of the Anglo-Saxons, with a 'publisher's compliments' stamp to the verso of the front free endpaper.
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1909 The Thoughts of Marcus AureliusLondon: 1909A scarce copy of George Long's translation of the thoughts of Marcus Aurelius, bound in full vellum.
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1892 ThucydidesLondon: 1892A copy of this translation of Thucydides' history of the Peloponnesian War.
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1811 The History and Antiquities of GloucesterGloucester: 1811The scarce first edition of this illustrated account of the history of Gloucester, by Thomas Rudge.
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1809 A Tract Chiefly Relative to Monastic AntiquitiesEdinburgh: 1809The scarce first edition of Scottish advocate, antiquary and naturalist Sir John Graham Dalyell's history of the Scottish kings, abbeys, cathedrals and monuments.
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1655-61 Monasticon AnglicanumLondini; [London]: 1655-61The first edition of Volumes I and II of William Dugdale's important history on the monasteries of England.
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1836 The Counties of Chester, Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, and Rutland, IllustratedLondon, Paris, and New York: 1836The first edition of this volume exploring the picturesque beauty of various locations in England, with the detailed engravings of Thomas Allom.
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1723 A Survey of Staffordshire Containing the Antiquities of that CountyLondon: 1723A scarce work on the count of Staffordshire, with writings from Sampson Erdeswicke and Sir Simon Degge.