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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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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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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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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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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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1926 Memoir of Jane AustenOxford: 1926A unique association copy of this memoir of Jane Austen, from the library of her great-grand-niece, the granddaughter of James Edward Austen-Leigh.
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1937 PepitaLondon: 1937The first edition of English writer and garden designer Vita Sackville-West's fascinating biography on her grandmother and mother.
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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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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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1827 Historical and Descriptive Account of George Heriot's HospitalEdinburgh: 1827An association copy of this very scare, illustrated study of the history of Edinburgh's George Heriot Hospital.
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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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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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1903 The Poet Gray as a Naturalist With Selections From His Notes on the SystemaBoston: 1903A smartly rebound limited edition work by Charles Eliot Norton, looking at the poet Thomas Gray as a naturalist.
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1956 25 vols Journal Memoires de la Vie Litteraire and Vie des Freres GoncourtMonaco: 1956A complete twenty five volume set of Journal Memoires de la Vie Litteraire and Vie des Freres Goncourt by the Goncourt brothers, being limited edition copies.
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1929 Mémoires de Monsieur de Pontis, Maréchal de BatailleParis: 1929A limited edition copy of the memoirs of the French marshal Louis de Pontis. In a leather binding, published in French.
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1927 La Vie de DisraeliParis: 1927A smart leather bound, limited edition copy of this French biography of Benjamin Disraeli.
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Signed1893 The Life of Captain Richard F. Burton, K.C.M.G., F.R.G.S.London: 1893A signed association copy of the first edition of Isabel Burton's biography of her husband, explorer Richard Francis Burton. With three photographs, and a letter from Isabel inserted in which she discusses the process of writing this work.
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1883 Correspondance de Madame Gourdan dite La Petite ComtesseBrussels: 1883A new edition copy in French of Correspondance de Madame Gourdan.
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1928 Lettres de Marie Rabutin, Dame de Chantal, Marquise de SevigneDijon: 1928A lovely copy of this two volume limited edition of the letters of seventeenth century French aristocrat Marie Sevigne.
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Signed1983 ...one November day in 1980 the other Graham Greene burst through his shadow...London : 1983A limited edition copy of this interview with Graham Greene, signed from the publishers.
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1916 John M. Synge: A Few Personal Recollections with Biographical NotesLetchworth : 1916A limited edition copy of these personal recollections of writer John M. Synge.
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Signed1899 Robert Blake Admiral and General at SeaLondon : 1899A limited, signed edition copy of this biography of Robert Blake.
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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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1885 Ralph Thoresby the Topographer; His Town and TimesLeeds: 1885The first limited edition of important topographer Ralph Thoresby's biography in two volumes.
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2002 MarilynLondon: 2002A moving tribute to Marilyn Monroe, showing her life in photographs taken by Andre de Dienes, and her growth into the blonde bombshell icon.
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1928 Anthony TrollopeLondon: 1928An association copy of the first edition of Hugh Walpole's biography of Anthony Trollope. From the library of amateur criminologist William Roughead, and with two letters sent by Walpole to Roughead tipped in.
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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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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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1926 Memoires for my Grand-SonLondon: 1926A charming Limited Edition of this biographical work by English writer John Evelyn, in the publisher's original glassine and slip case.