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Biography & Autobiography
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1936 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. -
1939 Sixty Years in UniformLondon: 1939A first edition copy of this very scarce autobiography of John Fraser, Yeoman Gaoler of the Tower of London. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960A first edition copy of John Betjeman's autobiography in blank verse, with the original dust wrapper. -
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. -
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. -
1954 Winston Spencer Churchill: An Exhibition of Manuscripts and Books in Honour of his Eightieth BirthdayLondon: 1954A scarce first edition of this exhibition guide for the manuscripts and books displayed on behalf of Winston Spencer Churchill. -
1927 Count Luckner, The Sea DevilNew York: 1927A bright first edition copy of this biography of the German nobleman and naval officer Felix von Luckner. -
1927 A Subaltern on the Somme in 1916London: 1927An uncommon, first edition of this memoir from poet and pacifist, Max Plowman, written under the pseudonym of Mark VII. -
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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1979 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. -
1939 My Years in GermanyLondon: 1939A smart third impression of this detailed account of the author's time living in and travelling around Germany. -
1958 The Log from the Sea of CortezLondon: 1958The first UK edition of John Steinbeck's narrative about the marine specimen collecting trip he undertook with his great friend, Ed Ricketts, in 1940. -
1891 Mémoires du Général Baron de Marbot, Volume IParis: 1891A smartly bound copy of Volume I of the memoirs of the French General Marcellin Marbot. -
1840 A Memoir of Felix NeffLondon: 1840A smart fifth edition of this book on the life of pastor Felix Neff. -
1827 The Universal Biographical DictionaryLondon: 1827An extensive new edition of the Universal Biographical Dictionary, with a folding plate. -
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2010 Bonnie Prince Charlie: A LifeGloucestershire: 2010A smart first edition of this biography of Bonnie Prince Charlie, Prince Charles Edward Stuart, with illustrations. Signed and inscribed by the author. -
1989-1994 3vol A Collection of Memoirs on Daphne Du MaurierLondon: 1989-1994Three very smart first edition memoirs on the life of English novelist, biographer, and playwright, Daphne Du Maurier. -
1967-71 Two Works on the History and Art of Beatrix PotterLondon: 1967-71Two works on the history and art of the iconic children's book writer and illustrator, Beatrix Potter, with ' A History of the Writings of Beatrix Potter' being a first edition. -
1887 My Life and Balloon Experiences with a Supplementary Chapter on Military BallooningLondon: 1887A scarce first edition of this autobiographical account of ballooning and military ballooning from Henry Tracey Coxwell. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960A first edition copy of John Betjeman's autobiography in blank verse, with the original dust wrapper. -
1964 A Little LearningLondon: 1964A smart first edition copy of Evelyn Waugh's autobiography focusing on his early life. -
2000-2013 9vol A Collection of Harry Potter and J. K. Rowling Themed BooksLondon; New York; Luton: 2000-2013A very smart collection of books on the author J. K. Rowling and her magical Harry Potter series. -
1969 As I Walked Out One Midsummer MorningLondon: 1969The first edition of this autobiography by Laurie Lee, a sequel to the popular 'Cider with Rosie'. -
c1890 Narrative of Captain James Cook's Voyages Round the WorldLondon: c1890An account of Captain James Cook's voyages, written anonymously by Andrew Kippis. -
1822 Napoleon in Exile; or A Voice From St. HelenaLondon: 1822A two volume biography on Napoleon by his surgeon Barry E. O'Meara, bound in half calf. -
1959 The Lords of Cobham HallLondon: 1959A scarce first edition of this history of the Lords of Cobham Hall in Kent, with illustrations. -
1905 Emma Lady Hamilton From New and Original Sources and DocumentsLondon: 1905The first edition of Walter Sichel's memoir of Emma, Lady Hamilton, with illustrations. -
1839-1841 3vols Life of His Grace, the Duke of WellingtonLondon: 1839-1841A first edition three-volume set of Maxwell's acclaimed biography of the Duke of Wellington, illustrated with engravings throughout. -
1859-1861 3vols History of the Reign of Ferdinand and IsabellaLondon: 1859-1861A new revised edition of Prescott's history of the reign of the Catholic monarchs of Spain, complete in three volumes. -
1956 No C.I.CLondon: 1956A smart first edition of this autobiographical account of the development of the Decca recording and technology group from Edward Lewis.