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1932 ButlerianaLondon: 1932A limited edition collection of Samuel Butler's autobiographical essays, published by the Nonesuch Press, and bound in quarter morocco. -
1929-30 The Lives of the Noble Grecians and RomanesLondon: 1929-30A limited edition illustrated five volume set of Plutarch's biographies on the lives of noted ancient Greek and Roman figures, published by the Nonesuch Press private press. -
c1930 The LapseStratford-Upon-Avon: c1930The first edition of this very scarce pamphlet of poetry printed by the 'Shakespeare Head Press' private press, in the original paper covers. -
1939 The Providence Athenaeum: A Brief History 1753-1939Providence, R.I.: 1939An association copy of this very scarce history of the Providence, Rhode Island subscription library, with a typed letter to its publisher, Eugene A. Clauss. -
1933-1946 2vols Die Bibliothek des Tycho Brahe; Tycho Brahes BogtrykkeriVienna; Copenhagen: 1933-1946Two very scarce works on the printing house and publications of the notable Danish astronomer Tycho Brache, in the original Danish. -
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. -
1933 Winter HarvestLondon: 1933The first edition of this book of poetry by Andrew Young, published by the Nonesuch Press. -
1954 The Verse of Hilaire BellocLondon: 1954A limited edition work featuring collected verse from Hilaire Belloc, published by Nonesuch Press and in the original peep-through dust wrapper. -
1929 Jane Austen: A BibliographyLondon: 1929A limited edition copy of this illustrated bibliography of Jane Austen's works. -
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1936 A Short Account of East Budleigh and Hayes BartonCranford Budleigh Salterton: 1936A very scarce signed copy of this historical study of East Budleigh and Hayes Barton. -
1968 A Bridgwater Diary 1800-1967Bridgewater: 1968A bright copy of this local history of Bridgewater, with illustrations. -
1796 The Scare-Crow; Being an Infamous Letter sent to Mr. John OlddenPhiladelphia: 1796A re-bound version of this pamphlet by William Cobbett. -
1936 The High House Press ProspectusBristol: 1936A very scarce prospectus from the High House Press after twelve years of printing and publishing. -
c1910 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightNot Stated: c1910The complete 'Burton Club' limited edition of Richard Burton's English translation of, 'One Thousand and One Nights'. -
1869 Atlas Assurance Company LetterLondon: 1869An interesting letter from the Atlas Assurance Company in 1869, regarding their insurance policy. -
1932 The Tramway and Railway World Volume 71 and Volume 72London: 1932Very scarce first edition of Volume 71 and Volume 72 of The Tramway and Railway World periodical magazines. -
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1984 A World Of Love Eleanor Roosevelt and Her Friends 1943-1962Pennsylvania : 1984A stunning, limited first edition signed book containing the letters of Eleanor Roosevelt collated by her close friend Joseph Paul Lash. -
1853 Remains In Verse and Prose Of Arthur Henry HallamNot stated: 1853A touching posthumous collection of Arthur Henry Hallam's writing compiled before his sudden death in 1834. -
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1969 The EngagementHertfordshire: Undated (dated 1969 by British Library)A charming, limited edition copy of Bryan Guinness's 'The Engagement, part of a limited printing of 1,000 copies. This copy is signed by the author, and contains a gift inscription. -
1981 5 X 5West Yorks: 1981A nice copy of this anthology on art and writing compiled by Glen Baxter, Ian Breakwell, Ivor Cutler, Anthony Earnshaw, and Jeff Nuttall. Printed by private press and including many illustrations. -
1971 The Last Of The Valerii by Henry James Limited Edition FrontispieceIpswich: 1971A scarce charming limited edition copy of this work by noted author Henry James. -
1864 Poems by Florence M. Byng Private Press Very ScarceLondon: 1864A very scarce copy of this book of poetry by Florence M. Byng. -
1854 A Memoir of the Reverend Sydney Smith With a Selection From His Letters[London]: 1854An affectionate memoir of wit, writer and cleric Sydney Smith. -
1930 D H Lawrence Love Among The Haystacks & Other Pieces Nonesuch PressLondon : 1930A posthumously published collection of short stories by D H Lawrence, copy number 199 of a limited edition of 1600. -
1925 Nonesuch Books Catalogue Publisher's Novels Listings AdvertsLondon : 1925A publishers' catalogue -
1927 A Stitch in Time or Pride Prevents a Fall J Laver Limited Ed Nonesuch PressLondon : 1927The first edition of James Laver's pastiche poem. -
1929 Love's Progress or The Education of Araminta James Laver First Ed NonesuchLondon : 1929The first edition of Laver's popular poem. -
1933 A Communication to My Friends George Moore Nonesuch Press Limited Ed FirstLondon : 1933The first edition of George Moore's Communication. -
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1901 George Sitwell Country Life in the Seventeenth Century Private Press SignedScarborough: 1901A very scarce edition of Sir George Sitwell's Country Life in the Seventeenth Century with black and white illustrations throughout.