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1933 13vol The Oxford English Dictionary Being a Corrected Re-Issue with an Introduction, Supplement, and BibliographyOxford: 1933A smart complete thirteen volume set of the Oxford English Dictionary from the year 1933.
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1999 Edith Wharton's LibrarySettrington: 1999A signed copy of this scarce limited edition account of the books held by American novelist Edith Wharton in her personal library. -
1897 General Index to the First Fifty Volumes of the Quarterly Journal of the Geological SocietyLondon: 1897Both volumes of the very scarce index to the first fifty volumes of the 'Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society', which was first published in 1845.
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1960 Catalogue of the Library and Literary Manuscripts of the Late Sir Max BeerbohmLondon: 1960A bright copy of this illustrated Sotheby catalogue, showcasing the library of caricaturist and parodist, Max Beerbohm.
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1977 The Encyclopedia of Fish CookeryNew York : 1977A striking illustrated encyclopedia of fish cookery, offering the ultimate guide to their methods and preparations.
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1859-1861 3vol Dictionary of Daily WantsLondon: 1859-1861A complete three volume set of this illustrated dictionary of daily necessities for the household.
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1845 Enlarged Edition of Johnson's Dictionary of The English LanguageLondon: 1845This uncommon mid-nineteenth-century edition of Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language, full bound in the original blind stamped leatherette.
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1805 A Dictionary of the English Language in which the Words are Deduced from their OriginalsLondon: 1805Three volumes containing the ninth edition of Samuel Johnson's authoriative dictionary of the English language.
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1887-1891 The Magazine of ArtLondon: 1887-1891Five very smart volumes of this lavishly illustrated British journal devoted to the visual arts.
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1873 Grand Dictionnaire de CuisineParis: 1873A very scarce first edition of this encyclopedic cookery book from French novelist and playwright Alexandre Dumas, in the original French.
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1952 Parmi les Meilleurs Tables de FranceAngers: 1952A scarce limited edition guide to the best restaurants in France, this copy presented by Laperouse, one of the most famous restaurants in Paris.
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1970 Catalogue of the Japanese Paintings and Prints in the Collection of Mr and Mrs Richard P. GaleLondon: 1970A superb example of this illustrated catalogue, detailing an impressive collection of Japanese paintings and prints.
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1980 Dulwich Picture Gallery: A CatalogueLondon: 1980A lovely example of this extensive catalogue for the Dulwich Picture Gallery, with many colour and monochrome plates.
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1860 The Bible Text Cyclopedia: A Complete Classification of Scripture TextsLondon: 1860An uncommon Bible reference work bound in full morocco, from American preacher and editor James Inglis.
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1862 British Ferns and Their AlliesLondon: 1862This new and illustrated edition of British Ferns and Their Allies by the celebrated botanist Thomas Moore, this copy in the very scarcely encountered original publisher's pictorial wraps.
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c1900 The Art AnnualsLondon: c1900A scarce pair of lavishly illustrated volumes of the 'Art Annual', published by Virtue and Co.
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1890 The Portfolio an Artistic PeriodicalLondon: 1890A volume of the essays and illustrations of 'The Portfolio' contributed in 1890, an interesting look at the late-Victorian art world.
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1877 The Quiver: An Illustrated Magazine for Sunday and General ReadingLondon: 1877A very scarce volume of 'The Quiver', an illustrated magazine designed largely for Sunday reading.
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1969 English Trout Flies: A Reference BookNew York : 1967The first US edition of this treasury of fly-fishing literature by W. H. Lawrie, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1986 Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840London: 1986A smart first edition of this illustrated dictionary of English furniture makers, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1737 An Universal Etymological English DictionaryLondon: 1737The improved and enlarged eighth edition of Nathan Bailey's enormously informative English dictionary.
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1897 Kelly's Handbook to the Titled, Landed and Official Classes for 1897London: 1897An uncommon copy of the Kelly's Handbook for the year 1897.
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c1895 The Scientific Angler Being a General and Instructive WorkOld Bailey; Ashbourn : No date [c. 1895]The sixth edition, fifth English issue of this illustrated guide to artistic angling with several colour plates, full bound in the original publisher's cloth with gilt titles.
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1947 Shooting by Moor Field and ShoreLondon: No date [1947]This richly illustrated guide to modern shooting, the third volume in the Lonsdale Library of Sports, Games and Pastimes series published by Seeley, Service & Co.
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1928 Jarrolds' Illustrated Guide to Fishing in Norfolk WatersLondon and Exchange Streets: No date [1928]This uncommon illustrated guide to fishing in Norfolk waters by A. J. Rudd, this copy with three near contemporary newspaper clippings from articles that appeared in the Mirror of Angling.
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1949 How to Tie Flies for Trout and Grayling FishingLondon: 1949This handsome guide to trout and grayling fishing published by the offices of the Fishing Gazette, with several diagrams, full bound in the original publisher's rexine cloth.
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1849 Corso Completo de Lingua Francese ad uso Degli Italiani Ovvero Grammatica FranceseMilano: 1849The seventh edition of this complete French language course for the use of Italians, in the original Italian with French learning.
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1930 The Diary of Samuel PepysLondon: 1930The index volume of the important historical resource of the seventeenth century, Samuel Pepys' diary.
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1980 Origins Orient and OrianaBrighton: 1980This first edition, first impression of an abundantly illustrated examination of the history and design faults of two important liners, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1863 Transactions of the Odontological Society of Great Britain. Vol III: 1861-62-63London: 1863The scarce third volume of the transactions of the Odontological Society of Great Britain, covering the years 1861 to 1863.
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1893-98 Six Reference Works on the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History SocietyDevizes: 1893-98A volume of six scarce reference works on the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society and their collection in their lirbary.
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1955-1962 Flowers in Colour; Flowers in House and Garden; The Oxford Book of Wild FlowersLondon : 1955-1962A delightful set of English flowers books, including two encyclopedias and one guide to using them for interior decoration by Constance Spry.
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1971 A Bibliography of Yeats Criticism 1887-1965London: 1971A smart first edition of this bibliographical study of Yeats criticism, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1920 Kelly's Handbook to the Titled, Landed and Official Classes for 1920London: 1920A scarce copy of the Kelly's Handbook for the year 1920.
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1842 A View of Universal History, Literature, and the Several Schools of PaintingLondon: 1842An impressive and unique reference work, presenting world history through a series of coloured tables.
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1951 The Record GuideLondon: 1951A very smart first edition of this precursor reference work for vinyl records of the 1950s.