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Signed1896 Sheridan: a BiographyLondon: 1896A signed presentation copy of W Fraser Rae's biography of Richard Brinsley Sheridan in two uniform volumes in Eyre & Spottiswoode binding.
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Signed1946 This Land of SwedenStockholm: 1946A signed presentation copy of the second edition of Prince William of Sweden's celebration of his homeland. With an original polaroid depicting the Prince and the dedicatees.
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Signed1898 The Burtons: A Family RecordBrooklyn, N.Y.: 1898A charming family record of the Burton family, charting their English origins in the seventeenth century and their American ancestors, privately compiled by Alonzo J. Burton, a Brooklyn based descendant.
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Signed1885 George Eliot's LifeLondon: 1885Biography of George Eliot by her husband in three volumes, the author's presentation copy of the first edition.
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Signed1978 The Wind in the OakLondon: 1978The scarce leather bound signed limited edition of this biography of the marine and landscape painter Claude Muncaster.
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1880-1882 The Life of George Washington, The Alhambra, and Bonneville's AdventuresLondon: 1880-1882A very scarce full morocco seven volume set of American writer Washington Irving's works, including his biography of George Washington.
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Signed1994 Intermittent JournalsWales: 1994The first edition of this collection of journals by the Welsh poet Dannie Abse, signed by the author.
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Signed2007 William Wilberforce The Life of the Great Anti-Slave Trade CampaignerLondon: 2007The first edition, first impression of this biography of the slave trade abolitionist William Wilberforce with a signed letter from the author.
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1808 The Works of Laurence SterneLondon: 1808A wonderfully illustrated four volume edition of the works of Anglo-Irish novelist and cleric Laurence Sterne.
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Signed1980 The World Of Franz KafkaLondon: 1980A first edition, signed copy of this fascinating biography of writer Franz Kafka.
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Signed1958 The Memoirs of Field-Marshal the Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, K. G.London: 1958A signed first edition of Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery's autobiography, covering the full span of his career, from boyhood to the post-war years.
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Signed1957 Norman DouglasLondon: 1957A signed presentation copy of this scarce study of the life and works of British writer Norman Douglas.
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Signed1934 Mary MagdalenLondon: 1934An uncommon first edition biography on Mary Magdalen, by the leading hostess Edith Olivier, lovingly inscribed by the author.
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Signed2007 Tony Benn: More Time for PoliticsLondon: 2007A signed first edition of this autobiographical work from Tony Benn, a lovely example.
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Signed1878 A Notelet About Richard Drake of Esher in SurreyLondon : 1878A very scarce copy of this notelet on Richard Drake of Esher, with a signed letter from the author.
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1842 The Poetical Works of John MiltonLondon: 1842A four volume complete set of the poetical works of John Milton, in a smart full vellum binding by Tepper Binder.
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Signed1846 A Sketch of the Lives of Lords Stowell and EldonLondon: 1846A smart signed presentation copy of Surtees's biography of two brothers; Lords Stowell and Eldon.
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Signed1903 Happy EnglandLondon: 1903A signed limited edition work featuring the beautiful illustrations of Helen Allingham, alongside a biography and descriptions.
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Signed1979 The TreeLondon: 1979The first edition of John Fowles and Frank Horvat's collaborative work, in which Fowles's writing is accompanied by Horvat's images of trees. Signed by Fowles.
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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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1757 Memoirs of Maximilian de Bethune, Duke of SullyLondon: 1757A bright copy of the scarce second English language translation of the biography of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully. Complete in five volumes.
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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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1884 Memoirs of Sir Nathaniel William WraxallLondon: 1884A handsome set of Nathaniel Wraxall's memoirs, with extra illustrations, bound in half calf by Riviere.
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Signed1898 Life of Vincent Priessnitz, Founder of HydropathyLondon: 1898A signed first edition of Richard Metcalfe's scarce biography of Vincenz Priessnitz, with the bookplate of dermatologist Arthur Rook.
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Signed1937 My ScotlandLondon: 1937A signed presentation copy of the uncommon first edition of A. G. Macdonell's guide to the Scottish landscape. Illustrated with photographic plates.
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1809 The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles VLondon: 1809The complete four volume eleventh edition of Scottish historian William Robertson's study of the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.
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Signed1923 An Annotated Bibliography of Sir Richard Francis BurtonLondon: 1923A signed limited edition copy of this bibliography of Richard Francis Burton, alongside a letter from the author.
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Signed1998 Speaking for ThemselvesLondon: 1998Bright first edition of the collected letters of Winston and Clementine Churchill, edited and signed by their daughter Baroness Soames.
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Signed1992 Artillery of Words The Writings of Sir Winston ChurchillLondon: 1992The first edition of this literary criticism of Winston Churchill, a presentation copy signed and inscribed by the author.
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Signed2010 Unbelievable! My Life in Restaurants and Other PlacesLondon: 2010The first edition, first impression of this food journal by Michael Winner, signed by the author.
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Signed1999 Monica's StoryLondon: 1999The first UK edition, first impression of Andrew Morton's authorised biography of Monica Lewinsky, flat signed by Lewinsky to a front blank.
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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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Signed1891 With the BeduinsLondon: 1891A presentation copy of the scarce first edition of Gray Hill's account of his time amongst the Bedouin's in the late nineteenth century.
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Signed1884 Life and Labours of Hablot Knight Browne, "Phiz"London: 1884A signed, limited edition biography of the life and work of famed Victorian era illustrator Hablot Knight Brown, better known as Phiz.
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Signed1927 Henry AlkenLondon: 1927A lavishly illustrated limited edition study on the sporting paintings of Henry Alken, a signed work complete with plates in colour and monochrome.