Bibliography & General
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1928 The English Grammar Made by Ben JonsonLondon: 1928An very smart copy of this verbatim reprint of Ben Jonson's 'Grammar', using the 1640 edition and the variant readings of the 1692 edition.
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Signed1987 A Century of Scarlet: A Centenary CatalogueCambridge: 1987A signed and vanishingly scarce bibliographical work celebrating the centenary of 'A Study in Scarlet', with newly commissioned illustrations.
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Signed1954-1968 Twelve Letters and a Bibliographical Essay from Leonard ClarkCharlottesville: 1954-1968A bibliographical work by Leonard Clark on the writings of Walter de la Mare, alongside twelve signed letters from Clark.
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1964 Bibliographie Des Oeuvres De René Char De 1928 À 1963Paris: 1964The uncommon first edition of this illustrated bibliography works by the poet René Char from between 1928 and 1963, with designs by Joan Miró, Alberto Giacometti, Pablo Picasso, and Georges Braque.
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1986 Search for the Northwest Passage: An Annotated BibliographyNew York and London: 1986A very scarce first edition of this bibliography of the search for the Northwest Passage.
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1970 Arthur Rackham: A BibliographyNew York : 1970A lovely copy of this bibliography for leading British book illustrator, Arthur Rackham.
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1937 Retrospectus and Prospectus: The Nonesuch DickensBloomsbury: 1937A pleasing first edition of this prospectus for the 'Nonesuch Dickens' series, with the accompanying Specimen Pages.
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1773-1831 Handwritten Rental Account BookNot Stated: 1773-1831A unique handwritten account books for rents paid to the Beachborough Estate.
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1876 Catalogue of Sanskrit and Pali Books in the British MuseumLondon: 1876The first edition of this catalogue of the books of Sanskrit and Pali origins held in the British Library.
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1848-89 Handwritten Account Book of Brabourne Farmer Edward PilcherNone: 1848-89A very scarce and unique handwritten account book for a farmer based in Kent.
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1973 English Books with Coloured Plates 1790 to 1860Folkestone & London: 1973A very smart bibliography of almost a century of English books with coloured plates, with the original dust wrapper.
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1982 Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum BibliografiaMilano: 1982A very scarce facsimile reprint of the 1859 edition of the bibliography of the Government Health Salernitates, in Italian and English.
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1903 A Descriptive Guide to the Best Fiction: British and AmericanLondon: 1903A most valuable reference of a plethora of British and American fiction titles, including descriptions of their plots and themes.
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1970 Selected Essays on Books and PrintingAmsterdam : 1970A lovely first edition copy of this essay collection on the history of printing and typography, from expert in the field, Alfred F. Johnson.
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1967 Printing and the Mind of Man: A Descriptive Catalogue Illustrating the Impact of PrintLondon: 1967An excellent first edition of this authoritative reference of the development of printing on Western mankind.
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1875-1909 10vol Charterhouse: School and House ListsLondon: 1875-1909A smart miniature set of this very scarce collection of school lists from Charterhouse, London.
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c1898 GemsLondon: c1898A very scarce catalogue of gems and jewelry designs by Streeter & Co, a vividly illustrated work with chromolithographs.
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1946-1982 Studies in Bibliography and Booklore and Signature MagazineLondon; Cincinnati, Ohio: 1946-1982A prolific selection of volumes from two unique journals, one specialising in typography and the graphic arts, and the other in studies of Jewish bibliographies.
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1949 Wyndham Lewis: Redfern Gallery Exhibition CatalogueLondon: 1949A very scarce catalogue published a Wyndham Lewis exhibition held at Redfern Gallery, with introductions from Lewis and Michael Ayrton.
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1985 The Allen Press Bibliography MCMLXXXI Produced by Hand with Artwork Sample Pages from Previous EditionsSan Francisco : 1985A very smart facsimile edition of the original Allen Press Bibliography, limited to seven hundred and fifty copies.
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c1965 3vol Bibliographie Coreenne: Tableau Litteraire de la CoreeNew York: c1965A very scarce three volume facsimile reprint of this Korean , in the original French.
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1906 Harrods IllustratedLondon: 1906A scarce catalogue for Harrods for the year 1906, an extensive and illustrated look at the products stocked at the department store during the Edwardian era.
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1849 Hagar and Co.'s Commercial Directory of the Market Towns in LincolnshireNottingham: 1849A very scarce commercial directory for Lincolnshire, an extensive volume on the businesses of the county in the Victorian era.
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1897 A Bibliography of the Works of William MorrisLondon: 1897A bright bibliography of the works of William Morris, including his poems, art, translations and contributions to periodicals.
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1842 The Secretary's AssistantLondon: 1842A eighth edition of this charming guide to addressing those of varying ranks, written to aid secretaries in the early nineteenth century.
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1892 The Record Interpreter: A Collection of Abbreviations, Latin Words and NamesLondon: 1892A smart first edition of this scarce record of abbreviations, Latin words and names used in historical English manuscripts.
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1925 Blackwood's Desk DiaryLondon: 1925A very scarce desk diary, partially filled out by the prior owner with notes on his expenditure for each day.
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1894-1903 Thorley's Illustrated Farmers' Almanack and DiaryLondon: 1894-1903A unique volume of ten alamancks bound in one, with extensive notes by the prior owner regarding the weather for each day for ten years.
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1907 The British Imperial Calendar and Civil Service List for the Year 1907London: 1907A smart copy of this very scarce calendar and service list from the year 1907.
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1896-1915 2vol Directory of the Ancient Order of Foresters' Friendly Society for 1896 & 1915Dundee: 1896-1915Two smart copies of the scarce annual Directory of the Ancient Order of Foresters' Friendly Society, for the years 1896 and 1915.
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1887 Lincolnshire Exhibition, 1887. Catalogue.Lincoln: 1887A vanishingly scarce catalogue for Lincolnshire's 1887 Exhibition of Art Treasures.
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1840 The Dublin Spelling Book: The Third PartDublin: 1840A very scarce mid nineteenth century Irish spelling guide for children.
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2005 From Carolingian to Gothic: Four Centuries of Medieval Manuscripts from an English Private CollectionLondon : 2005A very scarce Bernard Quaritch catalogue detailing a series of medieval manuscripts from private collections, in superb condition.
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1927-39 Early Medical Works, Medical History and Biography CataloguesLondon: 1927-39A very scarce collection of catalogues from H. K. Lewis & Co. Ltd, a publisher and bookseller of medical and scientific works, providing a bibliography of early medical works.
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Signed1983 Understanding the Structure of Scientific and Technical Literature: A Case Study ApproachLondon: 1983A smart first edition of this scarce work on critical study, signed and inscribed by the author.
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Signed1848 Bibliotheca Hearneiana: Excerpts from the Catalogue of the Library of Thomas HearneLondon: 1848The very scarce first edition of this account of books owned by Thomas Hearne, signed by the editor, Beriah Botfield.