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Biography & Autobiography
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1935 The Seven Pillars of WisdomLondon: 1935A finely bound copy of T E Lawrence's famous first-hand account of his experiences as a liaison officer with rebel forces during the Arab Revolt of 1916-1918. -
1859 The Successful Merchant Sketches of the Life of Mr Samuel BudgettLondon: 1859A very smart copy of this biography regarding Samuel Budgett. -
1669 Memoires of Henry D of Guise Relating His Passage to NaplesLondon: 1669An uncommon first English edition of Henri the Duke of Guise's memoirs. -
1935 Seven Pillars of WisdomLondon: 1935A first edition of Lawrence of Arabia's firsthand account of serving as a military advisor during the Arab Revolt, richly illustrated throughout. -
1906 4vol Diary and Correspondence of Samuel PepysLondon: 1906An interesting four volume set comprising the diary and correspondence of famous diarist Samuel Pepys. -
1882 MyselfOxford Street: 1882A very scarce copy of this autobiography written by a mother for her daughter. -
1900 The Reminiscences and Recollections of Captain GronowLondon & New York: 1900A lovely two volume collection of the reminiscences of this Welsh Grenadier Guards officer and writer. -
c1830 Memoirs of Sir Thomas LawrenceAnon: c1830An extremely scarce account of the life of English portrait painter Thomas Lawrence. -
1980 Ways of EscapeLondon: 1980A fine first edition copy of this autobiographical work by award winning author, Graham Greene. -
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1965 Red Plush and GreasepaintLondon: 1965A lovingly inscribed copy of Clarkson Rose's work hailing the music and entertainment business during the first half of the twentieth century. -
1867 Memorials of William MulreadyLondon: 1867A very pleasing copy of the first edition of this illustrated memorial work to William Mulready, a lovely work looking at his romantic art. -
1991 Fates Worse Than DeathNew York: 1991A lovely first edition of Kurt Vonnegut's autobiography, a fascinating insight into the postmodern author. -
1825 The Life of Lorenzo de' MediciLondon: 1825A nicely bound edition of William Roscoe's important biography on Lorenzo de' Medici, a monumental study on the life of Lorenzo. -
1846 The Life and Pontificate of Leo the TenthLondon: 1846William Roscoe's important biography on the affluent life of Pope Leo X, part of the infamous de' Medici family. -
1935 The Narrative of George RussellLondon: 1935First edition of this narrative of George Russell and the Russell family. -
1777 Eloge Historique du Cardinal d'Amboise, Archeveque de Rouen, Premier Ministre de Louis XIIBesancon; Paris: 1777A very scarce work on the achievements of Cardinal Georges d'Amboise, in the original French by Francois Xavier Talbert. -
1822 Illustrations, Historical and Critical, of the Life of Lorenzo de' MediciLondon: 1822The important biography on the life and work of Lorenzo de' Medici, one of the most important figures in the Italian Renaissance. Illustrated throughout. -
1916 Letters from AmericaLondon: 1916A collection of letters from Rupert Brooke during his tour of the United States of America, with a preface by Henry James. -
1805 Memoirs of Angelus Politianus, Joannes Picus of Mirandula, Actius Sincerus SannazariusManchester: 1805The second edition of William Parr Greswell's study on the prominent poets of the Italian Renaissance, including Poliziano and Flamino, and insightful look into the important era in Italy's history. -
1959 Cider with RosieLondon: 1959The Book Club edition of this fascinating autobiography by Laurie Lee, illustrated throughout. -
1906 The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic LeightonLondon: 1906A limited edition of this expansive biography of Sir Frederic Leighton, a British painter and sculptor, presented by the author to novelist Marie Corelli. -
1965 The Journal of the Rev. William Bagshaw StevensOxford: 1965A smart first published edition of the Rev. William Bagshaw Stevens. -
1955 The Correspondence of Gerard Manley HopkinsOxford: 1955A second revised edition of this collection of selected letters from the correspondence between Gerard Manley Hopkins and Richard Watson Dixon. -
1966 The Letters of John GayOxford: 1966A first scarce edition of this collection of letters by John Gay, with original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1935 The Diary of Thomas CrosfieldOxford: 1935The first edition of this scarce and interesting diary by Thomas Crosfield, written in the seventeenth century, published posthumously not until 1935. -
1896 The Life of Sir Kenelm DigbyLondon, New York and Bombay: 1896An autobiographical work about an important English courtier, written by one of his descendents, this being his presentation copy. -
1955 Thomas Gray: A BiographyCambridge: 1955The first edition in the original dustwrapper of Thomas Gray's biography. -
1985 Selected Letters and Journals of George CrabbeOxford: 1985A fascinating collection of George Crabbe's memoirs, with original unclipped dustwrapper and illustrated. -
1955 The MintLondon: 1955The first edition in original dustwrapper of T. E. Lawrence's memoirs of his time as an enlisted man in the Royal Air Force. -
1885 Marjorie Fleming: A SketchEdinburgh: 1885A new, uncommon illustrated edition of Marjorie Fleming's story. -
1950 2vol The Autobiography of Sir Alfred MunningsLondon: 1951-1952A two-volume set first edition of Sir Alfred Munnings' autobiography, thoroughly illustrated by the author. -
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1950 3vol The Autobiography of Sir Alfred MunningsLondon: 1950-1952A three-volume set first edition of Sir Alfred Munnings' autobiography, signed and thoroughly illustrated by the author. -
1866 The LivesLondon: 1866A pocket size edition of this volume comprising the biography of British worthies. -
1852 Life Military and Civil of the Duke of Wellington, by an Old SoldierLondon: 1852An account of this celebrated and important military man in a leather binding. -
1935 Seven Pillars of WisdomLondon: 1935A first edition of Lawrence of Arabia's firsthand account of serving as a military advisor to Bedouin troops during the Arab Revolt. -
1901 The Early History of Charles James FoxLondon, New York and Bombay: 1901A school binding of this biography on this eminent British Whig statesman, arch-rival of William Pitt the Younger.