Biography & Autobiography
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1909-1912 29vol The Works of George Meredith & Letters of George MeredithLondon: 1909-1912A full set of the works of English novelist and poet, George Meredith, with a two volume set of his letters.
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1885 An Ascent of Parnassus by Way of MendaciaLondon: 1885The first edition of this very scarce autobiographical work on the author's expedition to mount Parnassus.
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1925 My Friend Toto: The Adventures of a Chimpanzee and the Story of his Journey from the Congo to LondonLondon: 1925A smart first of this illustrated story of a chimpanzee who travelled from the Congo to London.
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1927 A Note on ReligionLondon: 1927The vanishingly scarce first edition of this short work in which H. Rider Haggard explains his unorthodox personal religious beliefs.
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1926 The Days of My Life: An AutobiographyLondon: 1926The first edition of this two volume posthumously published autobiography from H. Rider Haggard, in the very scarce original dust wrapper.
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1949 Memoirs and Reminiscences, Volume IICape Town: 1949A smart first edition of the second volume of South African legal figure Sir John Gilbert Kotzé.
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1971-2003 A Selection of Works Surrounding Virginia WoolfLondon: 1971-2003A collection of biographical works surrounding celebrated author, Virginia Woolf.
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1912 The Life and Times of the Right Honourable Cecil John Rhodes 1853-1902London: 1912The scarce first edition thus of this biography of mining magnate and politician Cecil John Rhodes.
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Signed1922 Letters to Somebody: A RetrospectLondon: 1922A scarce first edition of this collection of letters by the Right Honorable Sir Guy Fleetwood Wilson, inscribed by the author to Stephen G. Constance.
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1947 2vol Marlborough: His Life and TimesLondon: 1947The first edition complete in two volumes of this biographical work on John Churchill, written by Sir Winston Churchill.
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1901 3vol The Life of Samuel Johnson L.L.D.London: 1901A smartly bound illustrated edition of this well-known biography of English writer Samuel Johnson.
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1974 The Venice lettersLondon: 1974The first edition of this work of Baron Corvo's notorious letters to Charles Masson Fox.
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1779 Miscellaneous Works of the Late Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of ChesterfieldLondon: 1779A complete set of the life and works of Philip Dormer Stanhope, the fourth Earl of Chesterfield, compiled by Dr. Maty.
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1883 3vol Memoirs of Madame Junot Duchesse D'AbrantesLondon: 1883A new and revised edition of the memoirs of French writer, Madame Junot.
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1791 2vol The Life of Jane de St. Remy de Valois Heretofore Countess de la MotteLondon: 1791A scarce complete two volume set of this autobiography from notorious French adventuress, Jane de St. Remy de Valois.
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1901-1902 V.R.I. Her Life and Empire & The Art Journal Coronation NumberLondon: 1901-1902A smart collection of works on the life and times of Queen Victoria, and the Coronation of Edward VII and Alexandra, with illustrations throughout.
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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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1879 Memoirs of John Evelyn Comprising His Diary from 1641-1705London: [1879]The Chandon Library edition of the memoirs of John Evelyn, bound in full calf.
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1926 4vol Le Memorial de Sainte-Helene Par le Comte De Las Cases Suivi De Napoleon Dans L'Exil Par O'MearaParis: 1926Four smartly bound volumes of this memorial of the island of Saint Helena during Napoleon's exile, in the original French.
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1954 Paul KleeLondon: 1954A smart first UK edition of this critical work on Swiss-born German artist, Paul Klee.
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1911 Story-Lives of Our Great ArtistsLondon: 1911The first edition of this uncommon biography on various popular artists by Francis Jameson Rowbothan, bound in half calf.
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1909 2vol The Life of James McNeill WhistlerLondon: 1909A complete two volume set of this illustrated biography of American painter James McNeill Whistler.
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1996 LongitudeLondon: 1996The first UK edition of this biographical work about the clockmaker John Harrison, in the original dust wrapper.
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Signed1957 What I Said About the PressLondon: 1957An amazing assocaition signed presentation copy with a signed letter from W. Somerset Maugham regarding the resulting court case.
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1899-1900 12vol The Life and Works of Charles LambLondon: 1899-1900A smart complete set of this limited edition de luxe series of works by Charles Lamb, with the author's life.
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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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1939 Sixty Years in UniformLondon: 1939A first edition copy of this very scarce autobiography of John Fraser, Yeoman Gaoler of the Tower of London.
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1949 Wine, Women and WordsLondon: 1949The first U.K. edition of the entertaining autobiography of Billy Rose, recounting his career on Broadway, beautifully illustrated by Salvador Dali.
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1940 Hitler YouthLondon: 1940A very scarce English translation of Hans Siemsen's biographical work on a young boy's experiences in the Hitler Youth program.
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1917 With Our Heroes in KhakiLondon: 1917A scarce, first edition presenting the Christian work carried out with soldiers during the First World War, written by William Sellers.
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1875 Oeuvres de Jean Racine Précédées d'Une Notice sur sa Vie et Ses OuvragesParis: 1875A scarce copy of this compilation of the works of French dramatist Jean Racine, edited and introduced by L. S. Auger.
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1918 The Eyes of AsiaNew York: 1918A very smart first edition of Rudyard Kipling's collection of letters home from soldiers stationed in India in 1915 and 1916.
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1967-1983 12vol Winston S. Churchill by Randolph S. Churchill & Martin Gilbert with Companion VolumesLondon: 1967-1983A collection of first edition part of the companions to Winston S. Churchill's authorised biography, as well as three volumes of the biography itself.
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1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960A first edition copy of John Betjeman's autobiography in blank verse, with the original dust wrapper.
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1891 Mutiny Memoirs: Being Personal Reminiscences of the Great Sepoy Revolt of 1857Allahabad: 1891A first edition of this scarce memoir of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
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1861 A Popular Account of Missionary Travels and Researches in South AfricaLondon: 1861The first edition thus of David Livingstone's account of his travels and research in South Africa. The popular edition of his work.