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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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1908-1910 Theodore M. Davis's Excavations: Biban El Moluk: Siphtah, Queen Tiyi, IouiyaLondon: 1908-1910Association copies of three scarce first edition volumes detailing Theodore M. Davis's excavations in the Valley of the Kings with beautifully illustrated plates. -
1815 Symbolic Illustrations of the History of England From the Roman InvasionLondon; Bath: 1815A very scarce first edition educational work by Mary Ann Rundall, condensing the history of England into thirty-nine symbolic plates which illustrate the country's history.. -
1897 The Works of Thomas CarlyleLondon: 1897-02A beautiful set of the centenary edition in thirty volumes of the works of Scottish essayist Thomas Carlyle here bound in uniform half calf. -
1818-23 Views of The Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and IrelandLondon: 1818-23Volumes I, II, III, and VI of this comprehensive historical and architectural work on ancestral British noble seats, illustrated with numerous engraved plates. -
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1941 The Moulids of EgyptLondon: 1941A signed first edition of Mcpherson's study on the popular Muslim and Coptic festivals in Cairo. -
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1921 One Hundred Years of Singapore Being Some AccountLondon: 1921A scarce, signed, first edition copy of this early account of Modern Singapore. -
1778 Memoirs of Maximilian de BethuneLondon: 1778The fifth edition of this fascinating collection of Maximilien de Bethune's memoirs. Complete in six volumes. -
1733 Ano Teresiano Diario HistoricoMadrid: 1733A very scarce Spanish work on the life and daily life of Saint Teresa of Avila, written by Antonio de San Joaquin Flores. Illustrated throughout. -
1800 Histoire de RussieHambourg et Brunswick: 1800The eight volumes of Pierre-Charles Levesque's extensive and well respected history of Russia, written here in the original French. Volume I illustrated with a large folding map. -
I Ieroglifici Ouero Commentarii Delle Occulte SignificationiVenetia: 1625An uncommon Italian language edition of this famed early study on Egyptian hieroglyphs. This study looks at hieroglyphics and their use in allegory. -
1743-5 4vol HISTORY of ENGLAND Rapin MAPS PlatesLondon: 1743-5A four volume leather set of Rapin de Thoyras' 'The History of England' translated into English with additional notes by N Tindal -
1843-1860 Biographie Universelle Ancienne et Moderne in Forty Five VolumesParis and Leipzig: 1843-1860This vast collection of biographies of writers and scholars throughout history complete in forty five volumes. -
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1904 The Last Records of A Cotswold CommunityEssex: 1904A signed limited edition of this work written by the noted architect Charles Robert Ashbee. -
1607 A General Inventorie of The History of FranceLondon: 1607The very scarce first English language translation of Jean de Serres's 'Inventaire General de l’Histoire de France'. -
1812-1861 A Description of the Collection of Ancient Marbles in The British Museum; With EngravingsLondon: 1812-1865A complete eleven-volume collection of work on Ancient Marbles based on artefacts in The British Museum, with 370 plates. Collated, complete. -
1886-1911 Historical Works of J. Horace RoundLondon: 1886-1911Seven beautifully presented illustrated works by J. Horace Round, all regarding English history, finely bound in eight volumes by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. -
1810 A Key to Physic, and the Occult SciencesLondon: 1810An early edition of Ebenezer Sibly's Occult herbal with beautifully illustrated hand-coloured plates. -
1769 2vin1 The City Remembrancer Great Plague Fire of London Great Storm HarveyLondon: 1769Both volumes of The City Remembrancer. -
1738 2 Vol Collection of Political Works JOHN MILTONLondon: 1738The two volume folio first edition of Thomas Birch's collection of works by John Milton, including his comprehensive life of the author. -
1805 Some Account of LondonLondon: 1805The fourth edition of Thomas Pennant's important historical study of London, an extensive topographical work, this being an extra-illustrated copy with over one-hundred plates. -
1849-50 History of EuropeEdinburgh; London: 1849-1850A handsome, fourteen-volume, complete set on the history of Europe, by the nineteenth century historian, Sir Archibald Alison. -
1607 A General Inventorie of The History of FranceLondon: 1607The first English translation of Jean de Serres' history of France. -
1904 Secret Memoirs of the CourtLondon: 1904A complete finely bound collection of memoirs written from various European courts throughout the past few hundred years, illustrated throughout. -
1619 William Lambard Eirenarcha Duties of Constables Duties of Ministers HistoryLondon : 1619A handsome edition of Eirenarcha by William Lambard bound together with his Duties of the Ministers of the Peace. -
1867 Narrative Journey ABYSSINIA Henry DUFTON SecondLondon: 1867An early scarce work on Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia, especially concerning the imprisonment of British nationals in Ethiopia during the 1860s. -
1896 Life of Napoleon BonaparteNew York; London: 1896A striking first edition set of William Sloane's impressive biography on Napoleon, complete with colour and monochrome plates throughout each volume. -
1880 A Series of Picturesque Views of SeatsLondon: 1880A remarkable set illustrating the country seats and estates of British noblemen and gentlemen, complete in six volumes and the scarce supplement. -
1950 L'Egypte des PharaonsParis: 1950A very scarce, limited edition of de la Roque's illustrated 1950 work. -
1718 The History of EnglandLondon: 1718A scarce three volume collection of Echard's history of England, bound in contemporary leather. -
1689 Les Vrayes Centuries et ProphetiesCologne: 1689An early edition of Nostradamus' popular prophetic work, one of the most important works of the sixteenth century, here in the original French. -
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. -
1780 The State of Prisons in England and Wales with Preliminary ObservationsWarrington; London: 1780A smartly bound excellent, second and best edition of this pioneering analysis of the English and Welsh prison systems in the eighteenth century. Written by early English prison reformer, John Howard. -
1872-5 History of England From the Fall of WolseyLondon: 1872-5A beautifully bound set of James Anthony Froude's extensive and popular history of England. -
1705-1712 3vol in 6 Clarendon History Rebellion Civil Wars EnglandOxford: 1705-1712A mixed edition collection in their original bindings, of the most influential contemporary history of the Civil War, 'The History Of The Rebellion and Civil Wars In England' by Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon. -
1839 A Journal Written During an Excursion in Asia Minor, 1838London: 1839The illustrated and scarce first edition of Fellows' account of his excavation of ancient Lycian cities in Asia Minor. -
1780 2 Vols Historia General de ESPANA Juan de MARIANAMadrid: 1780The 1780 edition of this famous history of Spain in a rather attractive blindstamped binding and in near fine condition.