Bibliography & General
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1995 Shakespeare SurveyLondon: 1995-17Bright first edition of ten volumes from the series of Shakespeare Surveys from Cambridge University Press.
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1842 Oeuvres Philosophiques de VaniniParis: 1842The first French edition of the translated philosophical works of Lucilio Vanini in a lovely morocco binding.
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1829 A Complete and Universal System of Short HandBath : 1829A very scarce fourth edition of S. Sams's system of short hand.
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c1920 Rope Catalogue of R. Hood Haggie & SonNewcastle: c1920A scarce catalogue by the rope manufacture brand Robin Hood Haggie & Son, an illustrated catalogue of their products.
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1902 Ten Fac-Simile ReproductionsBoston: 1901-3An uncommon collection of this limited edition set proposing a bibliographical and historical study of American states and various subjects through facsimile reproductions of documents and others, by Samuel Abbott Green. Some bright copies.
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1983 Twelve Alphabetik Images in ColourNot Stated: 1983A lovely folio comprising twelve different alphabetic images plates in full colour.
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1767 Ancient Tracts Management of Landed Property Vansittart HusbandryLondon: 1767A guide to eighteenth-century estate and property management.
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1902-03 Collection Engravings Catalogues Sale Christie Auctions Bound From PartsLondon : 1902-1903A collection of catalogues for sales of engravings sold by auction by Christie, Manson and Woods bound chronologically from parts.
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1783 Bibliotheca Manualis Ecclesiae PatrumVenice: 1783A scarce set detailing the lives and works of the Church Fathers from across the world, translated into Latin.
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1987 The Estelle Doheny CollectionNew York: [1987]A lovely complete catalogue for the Estelle Doheny Collection auction of 1987, six volumes plus index.
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1709 Lettres Memoires et Negociations de Monsieur le Comte d'Estrades In Five VolumesBruxelles: 1709A scarce set of memoirs and letters from French diplomat and marshal, Godefroi Comte d'Estrades. First edition, written in French.
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1742 Thesaurus Rerum Ecclesiasticarum Ecclesiastical Benefices Dioceses EctonLondon: 1742An extremely useful 18th century work listing all the churches by region in England and Wales.
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1908 The British Institution by A.GRAVES SIGNED FIRSTLondon: 1908A copy of the Scarce British Institution, with notes from the author. -
1847 Augustus De Morgan Arithmetical Books From The Invention Of PrintingLondon: 1847A catalogue of books on arithmetic by the notable British mathematician and logician Augustus De Morgan who made major contributions to the study of logic (including the formulation of De Morgan’s laws) and introduced the term "mathematical induction".
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1894 The Communion PlateLondon: 1894-9Four presentation copies, signed by the author, of these illustrated works exploring the communion plate of London, Middlesex, and Essex.
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1858 Memoirs chiefly illustrative of the History and Antiquities of NorthumberlandLondon: 1858The first edition of this important contribution to the history of Northumberland in two volumes, from the author's own library.
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1842 A List of the Flag Officers and Other Commissioned Officers of Her Majesty's FleetLondon: 1842A handsomely bound referential work containing the complete list of flag and commissioned officers for the British Royal Fleet during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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c1892 The Holy BibleLondon: c1892A morocco bound Bible with the Old and New Testaments, featuring illustrations and maps.
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1834 Novum TestamentumOxford: 1834A Greek edition of the New Testament, used in class by some mischievous Victorian student of Cheam School.
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1835 The Wine and Brandy Dealer's Complete Guide and Stock BookLondon: 1835A fascinating scarce guide on the wine and brandy trade.
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1857 A Complete Concordance to The Poetical Works of MiltonLondon: 1857A scarce and interesting reference work on the poetry of John Milton. Being a complete concordance of his poetry, compiled by Guy Lushington Prendergast. The first and only edition of this work.
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1815-52 Catalogues of the Royal AcademyLondon: 1815-52The first editions of these sixteen catalogues from the exhibitions of the Royal Academy of Arts, from 1815 to 1852.
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1857 A Complete Concordance The Poetical Works of Milton G L Prendergast ScarceLondon: 1857A scarce and interesting reference work on the poetry of John Milton. Being a complete concordance of his poetry, compiled by Guy Lushington Prendergast. The first and only edition of this work.
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1899 Engraving Catalogues Priced For Season 1898-9 Auction Christie Manson WoodsLondon : 1899An interesting hand-bound collection of auction catalogues from the years 1898 and 1899.
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1836 Catalogue of a Collection of Engraved PortraitsLondon: [1836-53]Smart two-volumes containing a complete catalogue of British portraits by Edward Evans.
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1806 A Select Collection of Epitaphs and Monumental Inscriptions AnecdotesIpswich: 1806A collection of epitaphs collected at the beginning of the 19th century.
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1828 The Christian Freemen to Elect Christian Rulers: A DiscoursePhiladelphia: 1828A very scarce copy of this Philadelphia Presbyterian Church's Ezra Stiles Ely discourse on the duty of Christian freemen to elect Christian rulers in modern marbled binding.
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1929 Jane Austen: A BibliographyLondon: 1929A signed association copy of Geoffrey Keynes's Limited Edition bibliography of the works of Jane Austen. -
1812 The History and Antiquities of the Deanery of Craven in the County of YorkLondon: 1812A fasinating and comprehensive early 19th century work on the history and antiquities of the Deanery of Craven in York, replete with many engraved and folding plates.
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1866 Grants of Manors and Lands in Wales and England History Heraldry PhillippsCheltenham: 1866A list of the grants of Manors and Lands.
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1902 William Younger Fletcher English Book Collectors English Bookman's LibraryLondon: 1902A volume on the book collectors' of England.
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1899 Pot-Pourri from a Surrey GardenLondon: 1899Later edition of this charming gardening book by Mrs C W Earle in stunning Hatchards binding.
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1838 Annali d'Italia ed altre Opere VarieMilano: 1838A later edition of Ludovico Antonio Muratori's history of Italy in five vellum bound bindings.
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1916 Made in the TrenchesLondon: 1916The first trade edition of this charming volume of personal war records, complete with its scarce dust wrapper.
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1717 and 1718 Monumenta Anglicana: Being Inscriptions on the Monuments of several Eminent PersonsLondon: 1717 and 1718Three sections of the Monumenta Anglicana, professionally rebound in two attractive volumes.