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Biography & Autobiography
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1962-65 A Churchill Anthology, Painting As A Pastime, Churchill His Life and TimesLondon: 1962-65A lovely box set of three works concerning well-known British prime minister and historical figure, Sir Winston Churchill. -
1902 Fra AngelicoLondon: 1902The second edition of this fascinating biography on Fra Angelica, an illustrated work in a pretty pictorial cloth. -
1910 Lethaby of MoabLondon: [1910]A very scarce first edition copy of this book delineating the distinctive life of missionary William Lethaby by Thomas Durley. -
1898 Fire and Sword in the SudanLondon: 1898The popular edition of this remarkable account of Rudolph Slatin's account of his time fighting and serving the dervishes in the Sudan. -
1931 Purefoy LettersLondon: 1931An excellent collection of the first edition comprising the Purefoy letters, edited by G. Eland. Complete in two volumes. -
1803 The Life and Posthumous Writings of William CowperLondon: 1803A very smart, first edition, wide-margined copy of this biography of William Cowper. -
1837-38 Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter ScottEdinburgh; London: 1837-38A nicely leather bound first edition set of John Gibson Lockhart's biography on his father in law, the Scottish poet Sit Walter Scott. -
1874 Journal of Henry Cockburn, Being A Continuation of the Memorials of His Time 1831-1854Edinburgh: 1874A smart, uniformly bound collection of the journals of nineteenth-century Scottish judge, Lord Henry Cockburn. -
1847 The Poetical Works of the Rev George Crabb: With His Letters and Journals, And His LifeLondon: 1847A smart, uniformly bound set of the poetical works of Reverend George Crabbe. -
1891 Friends of a Half CenturyLondon: 1891The uncommon first edition of this volume comprised of memorials with portraits of fifty Quakers from 1840-90. -
1975 William Shakespeare a Documentary LifeOxford: 1975The first edition of Schoenbaum's important biographical work on the life of William Shakespeare, illustrated throughout with folding plates. -
1950 The Journal of Mrs Arbuthnot 1820 to 1832London: 1950A lovely, first edition set of the illustrated Harriet Arbuthnot's journals, from 1820 to 1832. -
1900 Lumsden of the GuidesLondon: 1900An illustrated biography of a prominent figure in the British Indian army throughout the nineteenth century. -
1970-83 The Diary of Samuel PepysLondon: 1970-83A first edition complete set of the diaries of Samuel Pepys, each presented in a dust wrapper and illustrated throughout. -
1966 Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-TungPeking: 1966The first British translation of quotes from Mao Tse-Tung, or Chairman Mao, a revolutionary for Communist China. -
1952 BracklesChatham: 1952A bright first edition of this affectionate biography of pioneer of civil aviation, Herbert George Brackley by his wife Frida. -
1919 2Vols The Long Road to BaghdadLondon: 1919An illustrated eyewitness account of the military campaign in Mesopotamia from January to the end of April, 1916. -
1923 IonicusLondon: 1923The scarce first edition of this biography of schoolmaster and poet William Cory, written by a former student and personal friend. -
1983 The Diary of Samuel PepysLondon: 1983A complete new edition of the noted diary of Samuel Pepys, with illustrations throughout. -
1973 The Introductions to the Collected Works of William MorrisNew York: 1973A lovely group of two first editions forming an informative guides to the artistic and literary figure of William Morris, penned by his daughter May. -
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1984-1986 2Vols William Morris and Sir Emery WalkerLondon: 1984-1986Two volumes of limited edition studies of these major figures in the Arts and Crafts movements, signed by the authors. -
1978 BrangwynLondon: 1978The first edition of this illustrated biography of the leading artist Frank Brangwyn in its original dust wrapper. -
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1914 2Vol Life of Sir John Lubbock, Lord AveburyLondon: 1914Hutchinson's scarce two volume biography of John Lubbock, with a signed letter from the subject of the work. -
1944 Brangwyn TalksLondon: 1944A bright first limited edition of this personal account of William de Belleroche's time with artist Frank William Brangwyn. -
1904 Harry Furniss at HomeLondon: 1904A delightful and humorous first edition autobiography by an illustrator of Punch magazine, Harry Furniss. -
1946 Brangwyn TalksLondon: 1946The first trade edition of this fascinating account of the author's time with Frank Brangwyn, by William de Belleroche. A superior edition in the like dust wrapper. -
1909 The Life of George GrenfellLondon: 1909An account of the life of a Cornish missionary and his time spent in the Congo. Illustrated, and with a folding map. -
1895 Lord John RussellLondon: 1895A smart first edition of this biography of an important figure in Victorian era politics. -
1862 The Lieutenant and Commander; Being Autobiographical Sketches of His Own CareerLondon: 1862A charming copy of this autobiographical work from Basil Hall, in prize binding. -
1988 Mabel Lucie AttwellLondon: 1988An excellent first edition of this volume by Chris Beetles in appreciation of Mabel Lucie Attwell and her art. -
1936 SalaminaLondon: 1936A fascinating memoir of the Arctic by Rockwell Kent, richly illustrated by the author including a folding map. -
1692 The Life and Amours of Charles Lewis Elector PalatinLondon: 1692A very scarce English edition of this biographical work on the life and loves of Charles Louis, the Elector Palatine. -
c1840-1849 Sveriges Store ManStockholm: c1840-1849A very scarce work consisting of portraits of important Swedish cultural figures, and accompanied by short biographies. -
1819-1820 The Life of William Lord Russell With Some Account of the Times in Which He Lived; Some Account of The Life of Rachael Wriothesley Lady RussellLondon: 1819-1820A uniformly bound, two volume set of letters and memoirs from Lord and Lady Russell, William Russel, and Rachael Wriothesley. -
1923 The Book of Lovat Claud FraserLondon: 1923An excellent biographical account of the life and work of artist Claud Lovat Fraser, illustrated in colour. -
1766 Memoirs of the Marchioness of PompadourLondon: 1766A nicely bound scarce first English edition of this fictitious memoir of Madame de Pompadour, an interesting biography on the life of the court favourite.