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Biography & Autobiography
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c1889 Gallery of Notable Men and WomenEdinburgh: c1889An enchanting full leather compilation containing biographical portraits of notable British figures -
1931 As It WasLondon: 1931The second edition of Helen Thomas' touching memoir about her poet husband, Edward Thomas, published after his early death in battle. -
1929 Andrew MarvellLondon: 1929The first edition of Vita Sackville-West's fascinating study into the life of the metaphysical poet Andrew Marvell. -
1975 Edmund Spenser's KilcolmanLondon: 1975A beautifully produced copy of this work on Edmund Spenser's residence Kilcolman Castle. -
1908 Centuries of MeditationsLondon: 1908A very smart copy of Thomas Traherne's reflections on Christian life and ministry. The first edition. -
1812 Memoirs of Frederica Sophia Wilhelmina, Princess Royal of PrussiaLondon: 1812The first English edition of the riveting memoirs of Princess Wilhelmine of Prussia, detailing European court life of the eighteenth century. -
1685 Reliquiae WottonianaeLondon: 1685An early edition of Sir Henry Wotton's collection of his various writings, ranging from biographical pieces to poems. Illustrated with portraits. -
1692 Some Passages of the Life and Death of the Right Honourable Earl of RochesterLondon: 1692A scarce early edition of this biographical work by Gilbert Burnet, regarding his friend the Earl of Rochester. -
1792 The Life of Edward Lord Herbert of CherburyLondon: 1792An immaculate finely bound copy of this autobiographical work, complete with the scarce folding plate depicting Lord Cherbury. -
1932 The Letters of D.H LawrenceLondon: 1932A finely bound first edition copy of D H Lawrence's letters. With the important introduction by Aldous Huxley. -
1941 Khaki and Gown an AutobiographyLondon: 1941The first edition of Lord William Birdwood's wise autobiography, illustrated with colour folding maps. -
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1963 Soldier TrueLondon: 1963A signed first edition of Victor Bonham-Carter's biography exploring the life and affluent career of Sir William Robertson, illustrated throughout. -
1962 Sir Winston ChurchillLondon: 1962A very smart copy of this Winston Churchill biography. Written by Alan Farrell. -
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1955 W. S. C. A Cartoon BiographyLondon: 1955The first edition of this illustrated biography on the life of Winston Churchill. -
1958 The True Book About Sir Winston ChurchillLondon: 1958The first edition of this concise biography on Sir Winston Churchill, illustrated throughout by F. Stocks May. -
1958 Mr. Churchill's SecretaryLondon: 1958An exceptional first edition of Elizabeth Nel's memoir recounting her experiences working as Churchill's personal secretary during the Second World War. -
1947-9 Three Works by Sir Winston ChurchillLondon: 1947-9A collection of first cheap edition copies of three Winston Churchill works, his important publications published just after World War Two. -
1847-8 Memoirs of the Duke of MarlboroughLondon: 1847-8The memoirs of WInston Churchill's ancestor, the prominent Stuart figure John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough, and the husband of Sarah Churchill. -
1976 The Governance of BritainLondon : 1976A fine, signed first edition of Harold Wilson's 'The Governance of Britain'. -
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c1940 Bloomsbury Group Letters Leonard Woolf Vanessa Bell Duncan Grant Naomi MitchisonNone: c1960A fantastic selection of Bloomsbury Group letters. All addressed to one Miss Monica Young from Vanessa Bell, Leonard Woolf, Naomi Michison and Duncan Grant. -
1922-35 Three Non-Fiction Works by John BuchanLondon: 1922-35The first editions of three non-fiction, history and biographical works by John Buchan, all illustrated. -
1940 Memory Hold-The-DoorLondon: 1940The first edition of John Buchan's autobiography, published posthumously, illustrated throughout. -
1955 John Buchan the Presbyterian CavalierLondon: 1995A fine first edition of Andrew Lownie's fascinating biography on the life of the Scottish adventure novelist John Buchan. -
1997 Journals 1990-1992London: 1997A beautiful first edition of Anthony Powell's third volume of his journals, these tracing the years 1990 to 1992, illustrated throughout. -
1976-82 To Keep the Ball RollingLondon: 1976-82The first editions of Anthony Powell's complete four volume memoir series, illustrated throughout. -
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1983 To Keep the Ball RollingLondon: 1983A signed first edition thus of Anthony Powell's memoirs, the first abridged copy, illustrated with sixteen plates. -
1963 The Yankee MarlboroughLondon: 1963A scarce first edition of R. W. Thompson's thorough biography on the eminent Winston Churchill. -
1931 A Roving CommissionNew York: 1931An early U.S. edition of Winston Churchill's autobiography focusing on his early life and childhood, illustrated throughout. -
1951 I Was Churchill's ShadowLondon: 1951The first edition of Walter H. Thompson's exciting biography, recounting his career working as Winston Churchill's bodyguard. -
1906 Lord Randolph ChurchillLondon: 1906A smart, first edition of Winston Churchill's biography of his father. -
1949-1950 The Roosevelt LettersLondon: 1949-1950A smart, two volume set of Roosevelt's letters. A first edition thus, of this work which is edited by Elliott Roosevelt. -
1936 Hitler a BiographyLondon: 1936A very scarce first English edition of this important biography on Hitler, a critical view on the dictator published at a time when such works were still unusual. -
1993 The Churchill War PapersLondon: 1993A fine, first edition set of this scarce composition of Winston Churchill's letters. The only printing of this work. -
1952 Lord Randolph ChurchillLondon: 1952A smart and well preserved copy of , 'New Edition' of Winston Churchill's biography of his father. -
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1968 Life's Morning HourLondon: 1968A signed first edition of E. H. Visiak's autobiography, delving into his life in touching detail.