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Bibliography & General
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1933 4vol Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John NettlefoldLondon: 1933-1938The first edition of this illustrated set illustrating the collection of Frederick John Nettlefold with drawings and paintings by various British artists. -
1904 The Water-Colour Drawings of J M W TurnerLondon: 1904An exciting volume illustrating William Turner's watercolour paintings at the National Gallery, a limited copy to two thousand issued. -
1912 Turner's Water-Colours at Farnley HallLondon: [1912]An excellent volume with popular artist William Turner's beautiful water colourings held at Farnley Hall. -
1920 A Geographical Bibliography of British Ornithology From the Earliest Times to the End of 1918London: 1920The first edition of this immense bibliography of works on British ornithology, organised geographically by county. -
1938 Manufacture Francaise d'Armes and CyclesSaint-Etienne: 1938A unique French catalogue from the mail order company Manufrance, illustrated with colour plates. -
1994 The Commissioned Sea Officers of the Royal Navy 1660-1815England: 1994An important reference work on the Royal Navy, noting the commissioned sea officers between 1660 to 1815. -
1943 Jane's Fighting Ships 1942London: 1943An illustrated annual reference work on the hips in the British Navy, a highly illustrated work. -
1990 Eric Gill EngravingsLondon: 1990A superb first edition copy of this book comprising Eric Gil's stunning engravings. -
1930 The Great War 1914-1919 The Book of Remembrance of the 5th BattalionLondon: 1930A scarce work detailing the achievements of the 5th Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry during the First World War. -
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1991 Edgar Holloway, R.E. A Retrospective ExhibitionOxford: 1991A signed catalogue by Edgar Holloway, on an exhibition held at the Ashmolean Museum. -
1888 4vol Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford 1715-1866Oxford: 1888A lovely set bound in leather of this illustrated matriculation register of the University of Oxford from 1715 to 1886, with biographical notes on all alumni. -
1955 The Trouble with "X"London: 1955A very scarce, pamphlet comprising a fascinating philosophical essay on happiness by the popular author C. S. Lewis. -
1834 Novum TestamentumOxford: 1834A Greek edition of the New Testament, used in class by some mischievous Victorian student of Cheam School. -
1815 Petit Almanach de la Cour de FranceParis: 1815A French almanac published at a fraught time in French political history, following the dramatic overthrow of Napoleon. -
c1980 Zaehnsdorf Specimen BindingLondon: c1980A fantastic specimen binding by prestigious London bindery, Zaehnsdorf. -
1947 Sherlock Holmes and MusicLondon: 1947A lovely and uncommon first edition of this fascinating book on Sherlock Holmes and his passion for music. In the original, unclipped dustwrapper. -
1833 A New and Comprehensive Gazetteer of England and WalesGlasgow: 1833A scarce first edition of the second volume of the New and Comprehensive Gazetteer, covering from Flaxbourton to Kyte-Hardwike, illustrated with a number of folding maps. -
1834 4vol A New and Comprehensive GazetteerGlasgow: 1834A complete set in four volumes of this gazetteer of England, with various folding maps. -
c1850 The Universal Letter WriterLondon: c1850A scarce guide to letter writing by Reverend T. Cooke, in its original full cloth binding. -
1838 The Secretary's AssistantLondon: 1838A seventh edition of this charming guide to addressing those of varying ranks, written to aid secretaries in the early nineteenth century. -
1908 The Ghosts of My FriendsLondon: 1908A fantastic, and unique copy of Cecil Henland's ghostly autograph book. A twist on the fashion for autograph collecting, this book is filled with signatures from 1910-1915. -
1896 6vol The Natural HIstory of PlantsGlasgow, Edinburgh, and Dublin : 1896A fascinating set on the natural history of plants, a complete and thorough reference work, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1926 Television Seeing by Wire or WirelessLondon: 1926A scarce, first edition copy of this important work on television. This was the first book in English on television, and Dinsdale discusses the timeline and technical challenges of the technological marvel. -
1928 Mrs FisherLondon: 1928A lovely first edition copy of this fascinating insight on humour by the acclaimed poet Robert Graves. -
1940 Rare Prologues and Epilogues 1642-1700London: 1940A superior edition of this literary criticism, complete with two letters signed from the editor. -
1892 Book CollectingLondon: 1892A limited edition copy printed on large paper of this guide on collecting for amateurs by J. H. Slater. -
1885 Hints to Collectors of Original Editions of the Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1885A limited edition copy of this interesting book for collectors of original works by William Makepeace Thackeray, compiled by Charles Plumptre Johnson. -
2000 T. E. Lawrence, a BibliographyDelaware: 2000A lovely second edition of this bibliography of T. E. Lawrence, complete with a dust wrapper. -
1723 The Book of Common Prayer and The Whole Book of PsalmsOxford: 1726A lovely leather bound, very scarce edition from 1726 of the Book of Common Prayer, together with the Book of Psalms. -
c1880 Alphabetical Catalogue of Library at ArthurstoneN/A: c1880A fine, morocco bound handwritten ledger cataloguing the library of Arthurstone House, Perthshire. -
1833 2vol A Dictionary of Spanish PaintersLondon: 1833A very charming first edition set comprising a scarce and comprehensive biography of various Spanish painters. In two volumes. -
1886 A Glossary of Reference on Subjects Connected With the Far EastHong Kong; Shanghai & Yokohama; London: 1886The very scarce second edition of Herbert Giles' mammoth glossary on subjects relating to the Far East. -
1965 The Hot gates and other Occasional PiecesLondon: 1965An excellent first edition copy of this fascinating collection of essays by the acclaimed Lord of the Flies author William Golding. -
1933 6vol A Popular History of the Great WarLondon: [1933]A lovely set complete in six volume of the history of the Great War, illustrated with about a thousand maps and illustrations. -
1927 Kate Greenaway's AlmanackLondon: 1927A lovely little almanac by Kate Greenaway, profusely illustrated in colour. An uncommon title, the first edition. -
1897 Fiji Records of Private and of Public Life 1875-1880Edinburgh: 1897The very scarce first edition of Sir Arthur Hamilton-Gordon's first hand account of life in Fiji, written whilst he was the Governor of Fiji.