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Biography & Autobiography
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1927 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec 1864-1901Paris: 1927The first trade edition of this detailed biography on the short life of the French painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, very scarce in the original binding. -
1907 Charles George GordonLondon: 1907A beautifully bound copy of Charles George Gordon's biography. Gordon was a notable officer in the Crimean War. An exceptional copy. -
1942-8 The Speeches of Winston ChurchillLondon: 1942-8A collection of eight volumes of the war and post-war speeches of the looming war figure Winston Churchill, all in their original unclipped dustwrappers. -
1752 Remarks on the Life and Writings of Dr Jonathan SwiftLondon: 1752The fourth edition of this early biography of Jonathan Swift. Boyle's work was the first to give account of Swift's life and work. -
1861 Memorials of Sergeant William MarjouramLondon: 1861The scarce first edition of the memorials of Sergeant William Marjouram about his experiences fighting in the Maori War, illustrated with a frontispiece. -
1929-30 The Rise of Louis Napoleon Louis Napoleon and the Recovery of FranceLondon: 1929-30Frederick Simpson’s complete works on the rise and career of Louis Napoleon, the third and second editions, illustrated throughout. -
1980-2009 Seven Novels by P. D. JamesLondon: 1980-2009A fine collection of seven works by the noted and popular crime author P. D. James. -
1973 If I Die In A Combat ZoneLondon: 1973An exceptionally pleasing first edition of this moving first-hand account of the author's experiences on his tour of duty during the Vietnam War. -
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1984 Sidney Bernstein a BiographyLondon: 1984A near fine first edition biography on the life of Sidney Bernstein, the author's presentation copy to the publisher Tom Maschler. -
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1970 Marcel Duchamp, or, The Castle of PurityLondon: 1970A beautiful first edition of this critical work looking into the art of Marcel Duchamp, signed by the author. From the library of the publisher Tom Maschler. -
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1970-2 Counting My Steps NumbersLondon: 1970-2A near fine first edition of Jakov Lind’s two autobiographies, both the author’s presentation copy to the publisher Tom Maschler. -
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1993 And When Did You Last See Your Father?London: 1993A fine first edition of this touching memoir, the author’s presentation copy of the publisher Tom Maschler. -
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1986 Growing up in the GorbalsLondon: 1986A near fine copy of Ralph Glasser's first autobiography, an author's presentation copy, inscribed by the author to the publisher Tom Maschler. -
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1993 More PleaseLondon: 1993An inscribed first paperback edition of Barry Humphrie's autobiography, inscribed by the author to the publisher Tom Maschler. -
1957 Ma VieNot Stated: 1957A fine limited edition copy of Marc Chagall's entertaining autobiography, illustrated by him throughout. From the library of the published Tom Maschler. -
1927 The Story of My Experiments with TruthAhmedabad: 1927A superb copy of this very scarce first English edition of Gandhi's autobiography. A book, which has been regarded as one of the '100 best spiritual books of the 20th century'. -
1798 A New and General Biographical Dictionary Containing An Historical and Critical AccountLondon: 1798A complete set of the biographical dictionary. A first edition thus, published under the editorship and translator William Tooke. -
1935 Seven Pillars of WisdomLondon: 1935The first trade edition of T. E. Lawrence's memoir about his extraordinary experiences fighting during the First World War, illustrated throughout. -
1933 Samuel Pepys the Man in the MakingCambridge: 1933A finely bound copy of this biography of the noted diarist, Samuel Pepys. -
1882 Antoine Van Dyck Sa Vie et Son OeuvreParis: 1882A signed, first edition of this profusely illustrated biography of the Flemish Baroque artist, Anthony van Dyck. -
c1889 Pierre-Paul Rubens Sa Vie Et Ses OeuvresParis: c1889A very scarce work, reflecting on the life and works of the influential Flemish artist and diplomat, Sir Pierre-Paul Rubens. Rubens is noted for his contribution to the Flemish Baroque tradition. -
1970 Another SelfHamish Hamilton: 1970A fine first edition of James Lees-Milne moving autobiography on his youth, illustrated with a lovely frontispiece by Reynolds Stone. -
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1981 Reynolds Stone an Address Given by Iris Murdoch in St. James's ChurchLondon: 1981A fine signed limited edition work of the speech that Iris Murdoch at the funeral of Reynolds Stone, commemorating his life. -
1765 The Life of the Late Reverend, Learned and Pious Mr. Jonathan EdwardsBoston: 1765A very scarce first edition of this fascinating biography on the life of the North American Congregationalist Protestant theologian Jonathan Edwards. -
1993 Philip Larkin a Writer's LifeLondon: 1993A superior copy of Philip Larkin's biography. Written by Andrew Motion, one of Larkin's executors. -
1964 A Little Learning The First Volume of an AutobiographyLondon: 1964A fine, first edition copy of Evelyn Waugh's autobiography. The first edition, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1903 The Journal of John WesleyLondon: 1903A smart, two volume edition of the English cleric John Wesley's memoir. -
1861 Lives of the Engineers with Lives of Boulton and WattLondon: 1861-1865A smart, first edition set of biographies by Samuel Smiles. Comprising of his noted 'Lives of Engineers' and 'Lives of Boulton and Watt'. In their uniform original bindings, this is an informative set on the history of engineering. -
1809 The Life of John Metcalf, Commonly Called Blind Jack of KnaresbroughLeeds: 1809An uncommon fourth edition of this touching first hand account of the life of John Metcalf, the father of the modern road, illustrated with a frontispiece, and rebound in a nice quarter calf binding. -
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1930 George Whitefield - the Awakener a Modern Story of the EvangelicalLondon: 1930A signed first edition of this exploratory biography about the English religious figure George Whitefield, written and signed by Albert D. Belden. -
1885 The Journals of Major-Gen. C. G. Gordon, C.B., at KartoumLondon: 1885The first edition of the journals and letters written by Charles George Gordon in 1884 whilst he was in Khartoum, illustrated throughout. -
1910 Oxford from WithinLondon: 1910A profusely illustrated, first edition copy of this guide to Oxford. -
1877 The Life of J M W TurnerLondon: 1877A profusely illustrated, new edition, of the first biography of the English romantic painter, J M W Turner. From the library of noted art critic and collector, Patricia Milne Henderson. -
1898 The Perverse WidowLondon: 1898A very bright, first edition copy of this biography regarding the philanthropist Catherina Boevey. -
1975 Ancestral VoicesLondon: 1975The first edition of this interesting memoir about James Lees-Milne's life returning from World War Two. -
1970 Another SelfLondon: 1970The first edition of James Lees-Milne's memoir about his life from childhood to World War II, illustrated with a frontispiece.