History & Culture
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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1916 Neolithic Dew-Ponds and Cattle-WaysLondon: 1916A smart third edition of this illustrated historic study of Neolithic dew-ponds and cattle-ways.
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Signed1871-1874 3vols A History of the Weald of KentAshford: 1871-1874A signed first edition of this history of the Weald of Kent, complete in three volumes, with folding maps.
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1926 The New Lights O' LondonLondon: 1926The first edition of this work presenting London at night, written and illustrated by Donald Maxwell.
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c1860 2vols Old EnglandLondon: c1860A complete two-volume set of this pictorial historical study of England, edited by Charles Knight.
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1996 London Characters and CrooksLondon: 1996A well presented copy of this highly detailed account of London's criminals, beggars and poor during Victorian times.
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c1930 A Short Story of the Seaport of LiverpoolLiverpool: c1930A very scarce first edition of this historical work depicting the seaport of Liverpool, printed by the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
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1880 A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and IrelandLondon: 1880A brightly illustrated set of five first editions presenting the country seats and estates of British noblemen and gentlemen.
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1876-1881 3vol The Countries of the WorldLondon: 1876-1881A smart complete collection of this detailed study of the world from Scottish botanist Robert Brown.
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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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1928-1929 4vols Wonderful BritainLondon: 1928-1929An illustrated four-volume guide to the history and topography of Britain, with contributions by notable writers.
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1929 2vols Wonderful LondonLondon: 1929Two of three volumes of this delightfully illustrated work on London, written by a variety of contributors.
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1892 Historic Houses of the United KingdomLondon: 1892A smart first edition copy of this descriptive and illustrated work on historic houses in the UK.
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1902-1904 3vols Westminster, East London and LondonLondon: 1902-1904Three illustrated travel works concerning London and its surrounding areas, by the novelist and historian Sir Walter Besant.
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1894 Through Ten English CountiesLondon: 1894A bright first edition copy of this engaging and informative travel work by James John Hissey, with illustrations by the author.
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1899 The Exeter RoadLondon: 1899A first edition, first impression of one of Charles Harper's popular topographical works, illustrated throughout.
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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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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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1844 Parliamentary Debates on the Dissenters' Chapels BillLondon: 1844A presentation copy of this work on the Dissenters' Chapels Bill, bound in full calf.
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1859-1861 3vols History of the Reign of Ferdinand and IsabellaLondon: 1859-1861A new revised edition of Prescott's history of the reign of the Catholic monarchs of Spain, complete in three volumes.
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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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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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1890 A Survey of LondonLondon: 1890A smart copy of John Stow's survey of London under Elizabeth, written in the year 1598 and published here for the first time since.
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1853 Windsor Castle: An Historical RomanceLondon: 1853An illustrated edition of this historical novel surrounding Anne Boleyn at Windsor Castle, written by W. Harrison Ainsworth.
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1873-4 History of English LiteratureEdinburgh: 1873-1874A smartly bound new edition of H. A. Taine's history of English literature, complete in four volumes.
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1894 Heroes of Our Day or Recent Winners of the Victoria CrossLondon: 1894A scarce, first edition of Walter Richard's historical work on those who have won the Victoria Cross, with illustrations by Harry Payne.
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1914 2vol The 7th (Queen's Own) HussarsLondon: 1914A smart complete first edition of this detailed and illustrated history of the 7th Queen's Own Hussars cavalry regiment.
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1970 The Book of Imaginary BeingsLondon: 1970The first UK edition of this work on mythology and folklore, translated to English and in the original dust wrapper.
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1930 The Books of The Emperor Wu TiLondon: 1930The first UK edition of this fascinating work which brings to life the formal world of Old China.
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1973 If I Die in a Combat ZoneLondon: 1973The first edition of this moving autobiographical account of the author's experiences of the Vietnam War.
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1924 The Trail of the ShadowLondon: 1924The very scarce first edition of this thrilling crime novel from Henry Bedford-Jones, featuring the recurring character of 'The Shadow'.
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1964 Prerequisites of the October Revolution in Siberia Written in CyrillicNovosibirsk : 1964A very scarce work on the October Revolution, written in Cyrillic.
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1942 Vintage LondonLondon: 1942A vibrant, first edition of John Betjeman's study of London from the past few hundred years, with colourful illustrations to accompany the text.
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Signed1975 Murder in the WestcountryCornwall: 1975The first edition of this fascinating work looking into different murder cases of the West Country, inscribed by author Colin Wilson.
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1941 Southern English Reminiscences of Purbeck Country and PeopleLondon: 1942The first edition of this memoir by Eric Benfield, describing the people and life in Purbeck, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1941 Southern English: Reminiscences of Purbeck Country and PeopleLondon: 1942The first edition of this memoir by Eric Benfield, describing the people and life Purbeck, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.