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1907 The Letters of Queen VictoriaLondon: 1907The first edition thus of this selection of the correspondence of Queen Victoria, in bright half calf binding by Sotheran.
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1862 The Life of J.M.W. TurnerLondon: 1862A beautifully bound example of the first edition of Walter Thornbury's biography of the life of artist J. M. W. Turner.
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1957 Isambard Kingdom BrunelLondon: 1957The first edition of L. T. C. Rolt's illustrated biography of civil engineer Isambard Kindom Brunel, in a full morocco Bayntun-Riviere signed binding.
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1953 The Brudenells of DeeneLondon: 1953A beautifully bound edition of Joan Wake's genealogical history of the Brudenell family, in a very fine full morocco binding from Bayntun-Riviere.
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1885 Memoirs of the Life of Colonel HutchinsonNew York: 1885The scarce first edition of Lucy Hutchinson's memoirs of her late husband in two volumes sumptuously bound by Zaehnsdorf in uniform calf.
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1973-1994 Byron's Letters and JournalsLondon: 1973-1994A complete thirteen volume set of the letters and journals of Lord Byron, including the scarce supplementary volume.
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1896 La Jeunesse de William Wordsworth 1770-1798 Etude sur le PreludeParis: 1896A leather bound copy of the youth of William Wordsworth, in the original French.
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1903 Out of the Past: Some Biographical EssaysLondon: 1903The scarce two volume first edition of this collection of biographical essays by Sir M.E. Grant Duff, in signed half calf bindings by Bickers.
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1903 The Electress Sophia and the Hanoverian SuccessionLondon: 1903Adolphus William Ward's Limited Edition illustrated study of the Electress Sophia and Hanoverian succession, handsomely bound in half morocco.
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Signed1907 George Morland His Life and WorksLondon : 1907A wonderful limited edition, signed copy of this biography of the life and works of painter George Morland.
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Signed1930 The Private Letter-Books of Sir Walter ScottLondon: 1930In a striking full crushed morocco fine binding by Wallis, this is an impressive and very scarce Limited Edition publication of the letters of Sir Walter Scott, signed by Wilfred Partington and Hugh Walpole.
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1769 The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles VLondon: 1769A lovely and complete three volume first edition of Scottish historian William Robertson's study of the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.
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1953 William Roscoe of LiverpoolLondon : 1953A stunning limited edition of this volume on William Roscoe of Liverpool, with colour illustrations.
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1902 Sir Joshua ReynoldsLondon: 1902A fascinating biographical work of 18th century portrait artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, handsomely bound in full calf prize binding and awarded to T.C. Eden, brother of Prime Minister Anthony Eden.
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1887 The Makers of VeniceLondon: 1887A handsome Bickers bound first edition of this noted historical work regarding famous figures from Venice, by Mrs Oliphant.
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1900 London to LadysmithLondon : 1900A handsome first edition copy of Sir Winston Churchill's firsthand account of the Second Boer War, bound in beautiful half morocco by Maltbys.
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1833 Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford, to Sir Horace MannLondon: 1833The first edition, three volume set of letters by the English writer and politician, Horace Walpole to Sir Horace Mann.
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1831 Rough Sketches of the Life of an Old Soldier: During a Service in the West IndiesLondon: 1831The uncommon first edition of Lieutenant-Colonel Jonathan Leach's first hand account of the Light Division's campaigns during the Peninsular Wars, in a lovely half calf binding.
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1855 The Literary Life and Correspondence of the Countess of BlessingtonLondon: 1855A lovely copy of the first edition of R. R. Madden's account of the life and correspondence of the Countess of Blessington. In lovely half crushed morocco signed bindings from Henry Sotheran.
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1970-2014 21 Works by Larry McMurtryNew York, London, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo, Singapore: 1970-2014Twenty-one first editions, first printings of works by Larry McMurtry including works of fiction and non fiction with the original dust wrappers.
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1896 Queen ElizabethLondon; Paris; Edinburgh: 1896A nicely bound first edition copy of Mandell Creighton's popular biography on Queen Elizabeth I, a lovely work complete with plates.
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1871-1879 4Vol The History of Napoleon the FirstLondon: 1871-1879The scarce complete first English language translation of Pierre Lanfrey's biographical analysis of the correspondences of Napoleon I.
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1912 J.-B. Greuze Peintre de la Femme et de la Jeune Fille du XVIIIe SiecleParis: 1912In a striking Hatchards binding, this Limited Edition celebration of the portraits of Jean-Baptiste Greuze is illustrated throughout with full plate reproductions of his work.
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1887 6vol Boswell's Life of JohnsonOxford: 1887James Boswell's complete six volume biography of Samuel Johnson, beautifully bound in half calf, and illustrated throughout. The first edition of this work to be edited by George Birkbeck Hill.
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1888 Memoir of Alexander J, Ross, D.D.London: 1888A lovely copy of this scarce biographical work of Alexader J. Ross, in a fine Relfe Brothers full calf prize binding.
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1856 Memoires d'un Bourgeois De ParisParis: 1856A uniformly bound, first edition set of this work about bourgeois lifestyle in nineteenth-century Paris, written by French opera producer and publisher, Louis-Desire Veron.
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1966-1976 12Vol Winston S. ChurchilLondon: 1966-1976A collection of five illuminating first editions of this celebrated biography of Sir Winston Churchill, accompanied by seven companion volumes.
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1963 The Royal George 1819-1904London: 1963An illustrated first edition biography on the life of Prince George the Duke of Cambridge, a lovely copy bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe for Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie.
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Signed1943 Journey Among WarriorsLondon: 1943A sumptuously bound first edition copy of Eve Curie's work of contemporary war reportage during 1941-1942. From the library of socialite Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie.
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1964 King Edward the SeventhLondon: 1964A finely bound copy of this biography regarding King Edward VII of the United Kingdom. In a fine binding by renowned firm Sangorski and Sutcliffe. From the library of socialite and patron of the arts Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie.
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1958 King George VI His Life and ReignLondon: 1958A sumptuously bound copy of this biography regarding King George VI of England. In a fine binding by renowned firm Sangorski and Sutcliffe as a Christmas gift from Stanley Bray to socialite and close friend Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie.
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1977 Le Temps des Amours Souvenirs d'EnfancePairs: 1977A finely bound limited first edition copy of Marcel Pagnol's final volume in his series of autobiographical copies, a wonderful example of this French work.
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1938 ChateaubriandLondon: 1938The first English translation of this biography of French author François-René de Chateaubriand, in an exquisite Bayntun full calf binding.
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1909 Ducs de Bourgogne de la Maison de ValoisParis: 1909A very scarce limited edition history of the life of Philippe le Hardi, an important Duke of Burgundy and figure of the Valois house, this limited edition illustrated throughout.
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1936 General SmutsLondon: 1936A smart, first edition copy of this biography on Jan Smuts, in original dust wrappers.
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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.