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1846 Pithy Papers on Singular SubjectsLondon: 1846An uncommon copy of George Mogridge's collection of educational essays. -
1931 A Bibliography and a Critical Survey of the Works of Henry WilliamsonGloucestershire: 1931A nicely bound limited edition bibliography and critical study on the renowned author Henry Williamson, compiled towards the beginning of his career. -
c1946 The StrandLondon: c1946A late edition of this famous magazine, illustrated in colour and complete with numerous advertisements. -
1965 Type Face TerminologyLondon: 1965A lovely first edition glossary of words relating to print and publishing by F. C. Avis. -
1850 Critical and Historical Essays Contributed to the Edinburgh ReviewLeipzig: 1850A complete set of five volumes in three of Lord Macaulay's compilation of critical and historical essays contributed to the Edinburgh Review. -
1803 Memorabilia CantabrigiaeLondon: 1803The first edition of this early nineteenth century account on the history of the various colleges in Cambridge by Joseph Wilson. -
1838 A Dictionary of the Anglo-Saxon LanguageLondon: 1838A smart first edition of an important Anglo-Saxon dictionary, complete with a folding map in colour. -
1948 Encyclopaedia of SuperstitionsLondon: 1948A first edition compilation of superstitions in the English speaking world, presented in encyclopaedic form. -
1897-98 The Pall Mall MagazineLondon: 1897-98Eight consecutive issues of 'The Pall Mall Magazine', dating from 1897 to 1898. Containing a variety of entertaining stories and articles, illustrated throughout each issue. -
c1920 The Empire Annual for GirlsLondon: c1920A charming magazine with many short stories mostly by women authors, designed for women. Richly embellished with various plates throughout. -
1887 2vol The Gentleman's Magazine LibraryLondon: 1887A first edition two volume set of a leading British folklorist's account of Roman ruins on the British Isles. -
1875 English Surnames; their Sources and SignificationsLondon: 1875A second edition of this work exploring the history behind many English surnames, complete with newspaper clippings loose and pasted into the work relating to coincidental surnames. -
1988 The Henry Williamson Society PublicationsLondon: 1988-1993A marvellous scarce set in its original wraps of five volumes issued by the Henry Williamson Society, containing various articles, reviews, broadcasts, and more. The first editions. -
1897-1903 Zeitschrift fur Celtische PhilologieLondon, Paris & Germany: 1897-1903A scarce first edition comprising a German journal on Celtic history in four volumes. -
1898 The Reader's Handbook of Famous Names in Fiction, Allusions, References, Proverbs, Plots, Stories and PoemsLondon: 1898A new edition comprising a literary dictionary by E. Cobham Brewer, bound in half crushed morocco. -
1930 Catalogue of the Roman Pottery in the Colchester and Essex MuseumCambridge : 1930The uncommon first edition, a marvellous review copy of this catalogue of Roman pottery held at the Colchester and Essex Museum -
1869 Mottoes and Aphorisms from ShakespeareLondon: [1869]A nice copy of this scarce first edition recording some mottoes and aphorisms from Shakespeare's works. -
1820 Manuel du Libraire et de l'Amateur de LivresLondon: 1820A set complete in four volumes of Jacques Brunet's bibliographical dictionary, recognised as the first work of his kind in Europe. The third edition. -
1829 Liber ScholasticusLondon: 1829A scarce first edition copy of this 1829 account on the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. -
1968 Asahi Shimbun: This is Japan Number FifteenTokyo: 1968An impressive work of reference in the immensely important newspaper Asahi Shimbun's series, This is Japan. -
1954 18vol Asahi Shimbun : This is JapanTokyo: 1954-1971A scarce complete set in eighteen colourful volumes of this immensely popular and important Japanese newspaper, the large edition in English titled This is Japan. The first editions. -
1866 Mugby JunctionLondon: 1866The first edition in the original wraps of the extra Christmas number of All Year Round containing short stories by Charles Dickens and others. -
1904 The Wallypug Birthday BookLondon: 1904The first edition of this scarce blank diary to be filled in, with beautiful and colourful illustrations by Alan Wright. -
1889 The Bairns' Annual of Old Fashioned Fairy Tales &cLondon: 1889-1890A very scarce copy of the 1889-1890 Bairns Annual of old fashioned fairy tales in a beautiful decorative binding. -
1839 Lessons on Houses, Furniture, Food, and ClothingLondon: 1839The new and improved edition of this volume of the Instructor, with directives on houses, furniture, food, and clothing. -
1980 Reddish House Broadchalke, Wiltshire the Property of the Late Sir Cecil BeatonLondon: 1980A very scarce first edition catalogue of the auction held after the death of Cecil Beaton, illustrated throughout. -
1857 The Language of FlowersLondon: 1857The first editions of this scarce work, being a charming translation of floral emblems, embellished with colourful illustrations. -
c1849 The Appeal: A Magazine for the PeopleNot Stated: c1849A particularly scarce Victorian periodical published for the people, with four pamphlets here bound as one. -
c1850 The Imperial Lexicon of the English LanguageEdinburgh, London and Glasgow: c1850An illustrated two volume lexicon of the English language by the Reverend John Boag, illustrated with full plates. -
1977 Japanese CraftsLondon: 1977The first edition of this fascinating volume on Japanese crafts and materials. A very smart copy in its original dust wrapper. -
1939 Chums AnnualLondon: 1939The first edition of this remarkable annual, comprising long and short stories, articles, music, and more. Richly illustrated by various artists. -
1987 The Meccano MagazineLondon: 1987An excellent first edition of the Hornby Companion Series dealing with the history, images, and content of the Meccano Magazine. -
1985 Lilliput Goes to WarLondon: 1985A very bright first edition comprising a selection of articles from the Lilliput magazine during the war years. -
1875-6 Cyclopaedia of English Literature and Chambers' English DictionaryLondon and Edinburgh: 1875-6A beautiful three volume collection compiling the important reference works by Robert Chambers, in a fine binding for Kings College, London. -
1878 The London Directory of 1677London: 1878A scarce historical work, an early reprint reporting the oldest printed list of merchants and bankers in London. -
1825 A Present for an Apprentice; or, a sure guide to gain both Esteem and EstateLondon: 1825A charming guide for young men on how to behave professionally.