Genealogy & Heraldry
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1944 Debrett's Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage, and Companionage 142nd YearLondon: 1944The very scarce 142nd year of Debrett's annual, containing an exhaustive and profusely illustrated record of the peerage and baronetage of Britain.
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1863 Morris & Co.'s Commercial Directory & Gazetteer of LincolnshireHounds Gate, Nottingham: 1863A very smart example of the first edition of Morris & Co's very scarce commercial guide to mid-nineteenth century Lincolnshire.
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1898 Who's Who 1898London: 1898A smart copy of this directory from Adam and Charles Black for the year 1898.
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1914 A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Great BritainLondon: 1914A twelfth edition of this vast genealogical history of the British landed gentry.
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1858 Stemmata Botevilliana. Memorials of the Families of de Boteville, ThynneWestminster: 1858A very scarce work by Beriah Botfield printed for private circulation, an illustrated genealogical history of his family.
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1907 Studies in Surnames: A Paper Read by Dr. Joseph Ogilvie Before the Aberdeen Diocesan AssociationAberdeen: 1907A very scarce copy of the paper read by Dr. Joseph Ogilvie on his studies in surnames.
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1965 Iconographia Mendeliana To the Memory of Gregor Johann MendelBrno: 1965An excellent series of photographs and illustrations in memory and celebration of George Mendel, the founder of the modern science of genetics.
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1933 The Honour of LennoxLondon: 1933A historical novel by historian and author James MacFarlane, with stories about the Lennox line and the lives of James the First-Fourth.
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1835 The Court and Country CompanionLondon: 1835Celebrated novelist Anthony Trollope's own copy of the first edition of this very scarce guide to court etiquette and protocol.
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1835 Synopsis of the Extinct Baronetage of EnglandLondon: 1835The scarce first edition of William Courthope's comprehensive study of the baronetcies of England that had become extinct by the time of publication.
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1784 A Supplement to the Fifth Edition of Collins's Peerage of EnglandLondon: 1784The very scarce first edition of Barak Longmate's supplement to his fifth edition of Collins's Peerage.
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1855 Mottos and their MoralsLondon: 1855The first edition of this vanishingly scarce mid-nineteenth century work on mottos and morals.
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1642 The Magazine of Honour; Or, a Treatise of the Severall Degrees of the Nobility of this KingdomeLondon: 1642The very scarce first edition of William Bird's comprehensive treatise on the ranks and degrees of English nobility and gentry.
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1834 The Art of Heraldry; Explaining the Origin and Use of Arms and Armorial BearingsLondon: 1834A lovely example of this very scarce study of the origins, significance, and application of heraldic symbols.
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Signed1904-1906 2vol Fragmenta GenealogicaNot Stated: 1904-1906Two limited edition volumes of genealogical works from British writer Frederick Arthur Crisp, signed by the author.
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2003 3vol Burke's Peerage, Baronetage and KnightageNorth Yorkshire: 2003A smart 107th edition of Burke's Peerage on the ancestry and heraldry of the peerage of Great Britain and Ireland, in the original slip case.
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1862 The Earls of Kildare, and their Ancestors from 1057 to 1773Dublin: 1862A smart presentation copy of this impressive historical dive into the earls of Kildare, with two folding genealogical charts.
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Signed1996 Chequers: The Prime Minister's Country House and its HistoryLondon : 1996A signed copy of this profusely illustrated exploration of the Chequers Estate in excellent condition.
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1848 Histoire du Blason et Science des ArmoiriesTours: 1848The first edition of this French history of coat of arms, an illustrated work on genealogy.
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1875 Ancient and ModernNot stated: 1875A scarce and interesting genealogical account of the Earldom of Mar.
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1801 The History of the House of Stanley, From the Conquest, to the Death of the Right Hon. Edward, Late Earl of Derby. To Which is Added, A Description of the Isle of Man; and, a Brief Account of the Travels of the Celebrated Sir William StanleyLiverpool: 1801A scarce copy of this historical study surrounding the notable Stanley family, bound with a description of the Isle of Wight and an account of Sir William Stanley's travels.
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1935 ViviansLondon: 1935A smart first edition of this illustrated work following the life of the author's aunt, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1948 Intelligible HeraldryLondon: 1948A first edition of this fascinating delve into the origins and advancements of heraldry into the twentieth century, with colour plates throughout.
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1740 Universal Register Uber die Sechs Theile der WestphalischenGottingen: 1740A very scarce first edition copy of this German study on the Peace of Westphalia.
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1873 Family Notes of the Rev. Thomas Harrison, and Jemima-Elizabeth BranfillNot Stated: 1873A first ediiton copy of this vanishingly scarce genealogical work discussing the prominent family of Upminster landowners.
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1897 Family Notes, Showing the Descendants of the Great-Grandfathers of The Rev. Thomas HarrisonNot Stated: 1897A smart copy of the second edition of this scarce genealogical record for the Reverend Thomas Harrison and Jemima-Elizabeth Branfill.
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1788 A Short and Easy Introduction to Heraldry, in Two PartsLondon: 1788The sixth edition of Hugh Clark and Thomas Wormull's educational work on heraldry, illustrated with plates.
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1818 The History and Antiquities of Nantwich, in the County Palatine of ChesterLondon: 1818The very scarce first edition of this historical study of the medieval market town of Nantwich.
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1883 Surnames as a ScienceLondon: 1883A smart first edition of this scientific study of British surnames, with the author's presentation inscription to the title page.
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1895 The Genealogy of the Families of Douglas of Mulderg and Robertson of Kindeace with Their DescendantsDingwall: 1895A smart first edition of this genealogy of the Douglas and Robertson families.
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1937 An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in MiddlesexLondon: 1937A first edition, extensively illustrated copy of this rich inventory of monuments in Middlesex.
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1930 Family Notes. Harrison-Branfill. Supplement to Second Edition. Branford of Upminster.Not Stated: 1930A vanishingly scarce genealogical work discussing the prominent family of Upminster landowners.
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1899 A Complete Memoir of Richard Haines (1633-1685)London: 1899The scarce first edition of Charles Reginald Haines's memoir of his ancestor, 'forgotten Sussex worthy' Richard Haines.
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1932 ? CountyBreage, Cornwall: 1932A very scarce card index for details held in the Public Record Office, London, with a note from the author.
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1920 The Calls of Norfolk and SuffolkEdinburgh: 1920A signed, limited edition copy of Charles Romanes genealogical study of the Call family.
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1887 Upper Teviotdale and the Scotts of Buccleuch: A Local and Family History[Hawick]: 1887An unbound pre-publication example of Oliver J. Rutherford's work of Scottish local history and genealogy.