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Signed1934 Lost London: The Memoirs of an East End DetectiveLondon: 1934A signed presentation copy of this early edition of Detective Sergeant B. Leeson's account of crime in the London East End in the late nineteenth century, and including discussion of the Ripper case.
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1891 The Letters of Horace Walpole Fourth Earl of OrfordLondon: 1891An illustrated limited edition collection of the letters of Horace Walpole, totalling over two thousands letters written during his lifetime.
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Signed1936 Autograph Signed Letter From Evelyn Waugh to Eileen MayoNone: 1936An autographed signed letter from Evelyn Waugh to artist Eileen Mayo, a charming letter in which he references his godson, Jonathan Guinness.
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1976 The Log of H.M.S. Providence 1791-1793Guildford: 1976A scarce and fine limited edition of William Bligh's log of his second breadfruit voyage of 1791, on board the H.M.S. Providence.
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1979 The Voyage of the Bounty LaunchGuildford: 1979A scarce limited edition facsimile of John Fryer's handwritten account of the mutiny on the HMS Bounty, and its subsequent voyage. Signed by Stephen Walters.
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Signed1979 The Journal of a Voyage in HMS BeagleGuilford, Surrey: 1979An exceptional limited edition of Charles Darwin's account of the second survey expedition of the HMS Beagle, signed by Darwin's own great-grandson.
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Signed1991 Toujours ProvenceLondon: 1991An inscribed first edition of this illustrated travel memoir by Peter Mayle.
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Signed1991 Toujours ProvenceLondon: 1991A signed first edition of Peter Mayle's sequel to his best selling memoir 'A Year in Provence'.
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Signed1991 Hidden Journey: A Spiritual AwakeningLondon: 1991A signed first edition of this autobiography by Andrew Harvey on his spiritual journey and return to his home country, India.
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Signed1973 God Stand Up for BastardsLondon: 1973A signed first edition of this unique autobiography by David Leitch, previously owned by author Stephen Vizinczey.
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Signed1957 A Soldier with the ArabsLondon: 1957A signed first edition of the autobiography of Sir John Bagot Glubb, who led and trained Transjordan's Arab Legion.
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Signed1906 Birket FosterLondon: 1906A signed Edition de Luxe of Cundall's richly illustrated celebration of the work of Birket Foster.
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c1900 Days of the DandiesLondon: c1900An impressive set of biographies on eminent authors, actors, and politicians, an illustrated limited edition set published by the Grolier Society.
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Signed1907 George Morland His Life and WorksLondon: 1907A deluxe limited edition work on the life and work of George Morland, illustrated in colour and signed by the editor, Walter Gilbey.
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Signed1859-1860 My Wanderings. Being Travels in the EastLondon: 1859-1860A two volume edition of John Gadsby's account of his travels, with one volume signed by the author, with a presentation inscription.
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1924 The Receipt Book of Elizabeth Raper and a Portion of her Cipher JournalLondon: 1924A limited edition copy of this work featuring the recipes of Elizabeth Raper, with a portion of her journal edited by her grandson.
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Signed1890 Impressions of a TenderfootJohn Murray: 1890A signed copy of the first edition of the Duchess of Somerset's account of a journey taken through Canada with her husband, the Duke of Somerset.
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1859 The Life of Samuel JohnsonLondon: 1859A lovely ten volume edition of Boswell's life of Johnson, in half morocco bindings, and illustrated throughout.
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1907 Reminiscences of a Soldier's Wife1907: 1907The author's presentation copy of this illustrated Confederate Civil War autobiography by Ellen McGowan Biddle
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Signed1982 Eccentric TravellersLondon: 1982A signed first edition of John Keay's biographical study of the lives of prominent explorers, with a loosely inserted letter discussing the publishing rights of his work.
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1892-1901 The Works of Robert Louis StevensonLondon: 1892-1901An exceptionally beautiful thirty volume set of the works of Scottish novelist and writer Robert Louis Stevenson, in sumptuous half crushed morocco bindings.
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Signed1949 Knole and the SackvillesLondon: 1949A signed presentation copy of Vita Sackville-West's ode to her ancestral home Knole House, in Kent.
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Signed1991 The Turquoise Mountain Brian Blessed on EverestLondon: 1991A fine first edition copy of Brian Blessed's travel work on his trek up Everest, inscribed by Blessed to his literary agent, Rod Hall.
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Signed1989 BeginningLondon: 1989A fine first impression copy of Kenneth Branagh's autobiography, inscribed boldly to his literary agent, Rod Hall.
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Signed1990 Life of the Poet Gnaeus Robertulus GravesaDeià, Mallorca: 1990A fine copy of this very scarce Limited Edition work from the poet Robert Graves, illustrated by Alice Meyer Wallace, and in a full vellum binding.
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Signed1964 A Late SumerLondon: 1964A signed presentation copy of the first edition of E. R. Cartwright's autobiographical account of fourteen years spent in the far east following the First World War.
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Signed1995 The Path to PowerLondon: 1995A signed copy of the first edition of Margaret Thatcher's account of the first part of her life, leading up to her ascent to the role of Prime Minister.
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Signed1942 An Address Presented to Norman Hepburn Baynes With a Bibliography of His WritingsOxford: 1942A privately printed bibliography on the works of historian Norman H. Baynes, including a charming letter from Baynes to fellow scholar Francis Ernest Hutchinson.
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1891 Memoirs of Emma Lady HamiltonLondon: 1891A new, limited edition of this collection of memoirs of Emma Lady Hamilton.
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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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Signed1875 Some Passages of the Life and Death of the Right Honourable John Earl of RochesterLondon: 1875A late nineteenth century facsimile of a late seventeenth century biography of John, Earl of Rochester. Signed by the editor, Lord Ronald Gower.
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Signed1911 'Sir,' Said Dr. Johnson- Some SayingsLondon : 1911Signed by the editor, a first edition copy of this collection of sayings by Samuel Johnson.
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1929 Memoir and Correspondence of Susan Ferrier 1782-1854London : 1929An interesting memoir of Scottish novelist Susan Ferrier.
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1890 Letters of Philip Dormer Fourth Earl of Chesterfield to His Godson and SuccessorOxford: 1890A smart limited edition of Lord Chesterfield's letters to his godson, offering insight to eighteenth century society and politics.
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Signed1914 The Life of Philip SkeltonOxford: 1914A signed reprint of this biography of clergyman Philip Skelton.
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Signed1923 CarlyleLondon: 1923-9Five volumes from David Alec Wilson's extensive biographical work on the life of Thomas Carlyle, the first edition inscribed by the author.