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Biography & Autobiography
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1922-35 Three Non-Fiction Works by John BuchanLondon: 1922-35The first editions of three non-fiction, history and biographical works by John Buchan, all illustrated. -
1940 Memory Hold-The-DoorLondon: 1940The first edition of John Buchan's autobiography, published posthumously, illustrated throughout. -
1955 John Buchan the Presbyterian CavalierLondon: 1995A fine first edition of Andrew Lownie's fascinating biography on the life of the Scottish adventure novelist John Buchan. -
1976-82 To Keep the Ball RollingLondon: 1976-82The first editions of Anthony Powell's complete four volume memoir series, illustrated throughout. -
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1983 To Keep the Ball RollingLondon: 1983A signed first edition thus of Anthony Powell's memoirs, the first abridged copy, illustrated with sixteen plates. -
1931 A Roving CommissionNew York: 1931An early U.S. edition of Winston Churchill's autobiography focusing on his early life and childhood, illustrated throughout. -
1951 I Was Churchill's ShadowLondon: 1951The first edition of Walter H. Thompson's exciting biography, recounting his career working as Winston Churchill's bodyguard. -
1968 Marlborough His Life and TimesNew York: 1968Winston Churchill's biography on his ancestor the Duke of Marlborough, the prominent figure in the court of Queen Anne. Illustrated throughout. -
1934 A Frenchman in KhakiLondon: 1934The first edition of Paul Maze's autobiographical account of his time in the First World War, where he became lifelong friends of Winston Churchill. -
1935 Seven Pillars of WisdomLondon: 1935A decidedly superior copy of the first trade edition of T. E. Lawrence's autobiography exploring his experiences during the First World War, illustrated throughout. -
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1942 The Life and Opinions of Walter Richard SickertLondon: 1942Graham Greene's presentation copy of this work, with his intimate ink inscription to the front endpaper. A biography on the life of the Post-Impressionist Walter Sickert. -
c1914 A Scrapbook Relating to Emily Lawless and Edith SichelNot Stated: c1914A unique charming scrapbook commemorating the lives and poetry of Emily Lawless and Edith Sichel, compiled by the Viscountess Evelyn de Vesci. -
1941 The Life of Sir Percy CoxLondon: 1941A very scarce first edition of Philip Graves' touching biography on the life and brilliant career of Sir Percy Cox, illustrated throughout. -
1933 Ibn Sa'ud the Puritan King of ArabiaLondon: 1933A scarce first edition of Kenneth William's insightful biography on Ibn Saud. -
1948 A Prince of Arabia the Emir Shereef Ali HaiderLondon: 1948A scarce first edition of George Stitt's detailed biography on the life and political career of Ali Haydar Pasha. Illustrated throughout, and held in the original and very scarce dust wrapper. -
1841 Life and Campaigns of Arthur, Duke of WellingtonLondon: 1841A well bound edition of this fascinating biography on the life and campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, illustrated throughout. -
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1987 The AutobiographyLondon: 1987A fine signed limited edition autobiography of the cricket player Geoffrey Boycott, in a fine morocco binding. -
1795-1810 The Biographical MirrourLondon: 1795-[1810]A scarce first edition set of Sylvester Harding's highly influential work of portraits of important figures, complete in three volumes. -
1888-90 The Art AnnualLondon: 1888-90A collection of four illustrated biographies on Meissonier, Hook, Bonheur, and Birket Foster, illustrated with examples of their art throughout. -
1780 The Letters Sir Dudley Carleton, Knt. During His Embassy in HollandLondon: 1780A finely bound collection of Dudley Carleton's letters written during his embassy in Holland, illustrated with a frontispiece. The third edition of this work. -
1893 The Story of Two Noble LivesLondon: 1893A complete first edition of Augustus Hare's biography of the lives of the sister artists Charlotte Canning and Louisa Beresford, illustrated throughout. -
1880-2 Life of the Right Reverend Samuel Wilberforce, D.D. Lord Bishop of Oxford andLondon: 1880A lovely first edition of Ashwell's entertaining and accurate biography on the life of the controversial bishop Samuel Wilberforce. -
1860 Memorials of Thomas HoodLondon: 1860The first edition of this memorial on the life and work of the English poet Thomas Hood, illustrated. -
1821 The Life and Acts of Matthew Parker, The First Archbishop of CanterburyOxford: 1821A scarce edition of John Strype's biography on the Archbishop of Canterbury Matthew Parker, nicely rebound in modern cloth. -
1852 Life of Lord Jeffrey With a Selection From His CorrespondenceEdinburgh: 1852The second edition of Henry Cockburn's touching personal biography on his lifelong friend, Francis Jeffrey. -
1884 Edmund Yates: His Recollections and ExperiencesLondon: 1884The first edition of Edmund Yates' personal and entertaining autobiography, illustrated throughout. -
1891 John Leech His Life and WorkLondon: 1891The first edition of this highly illustrated biography on the life and work of the noted Victorian caricaturist John Leech. -
1913 Thomas Ritchie a Study in VirginiaRichmond: 1913The first edition of this biography on the Virginian journalist Thomas Ritchie, illustrated throughout. -
1992-4 The Letters of Samuel JohnsonOxford: 1992-4A lovely collection of the letters of the monumental Samuel Johnson, documenting his life in fascinating detail, illustrated throughout. -
1865 The Worthies of SussexLewes: 1865The first edition of Lower's collection of short biographies on the notable and eminent people from Sussex, illustrated throughout. -
1865 Nouvelle Galerie de Femmes Celebres Tiree des Causeries du Lundi, des Portraits Litteraires, Ect.Paris: 1865The first edition of this work on famous French women throughout history, adorned with detailed portraits. -
1865-6 The Life of Josiah Wedgwood From His Private Correspondence and Family PapersLondon: 1865-6The first edition of this insightful and important biography on the life and work of the pottery master Wedgwood, illustrated throughout, including with a colour folding plate. -
1936 The Life of Benvenuto Cellini Written By HimselfNew York: 1936A beautiful copy of the goldsmith Benvenuto Cellini's energetic autobiography. -
1911 Letters of George Borrow to the British and Foreign Bible SocietyLondon: 1911A lovely first edition of George Borrow's collected letters to the British and Foreign Bible Society, illustrated with a folding plate to the frontispiece. -
1810 The Lives of Andrew Robinson Bowes, ESQ, and the Countess of StrathmoreLondon: c1810The first edition of this first hand account biography on the lives and terrible marriage of Andrew Robinson Bowes and Mary Bowes. -
1861-2 Life of the Right Honourable William PittLondon: 1861-2A complete first edition of Earl Stanhope's insightful biography on the life and political career of William Pitt the Elder.