Genealogy & Heraldry
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Signed1968 The SassoonsLondon: 1968A signed limited edition of Stanley Jackson's study into the Sassoon dynasty, a beautiful work illustrated throughout.
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1887 2vol Chapters from Family ChestsLondon: 1887A thorough two volume first edition of this memoir of England's nobility.
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1741 Baronia Anglica. An History of Land-Honours and Baronies, and of Tenure in CapiteLondon: 1741The second edition of Thomas Madox's important study into medieval genealogy and the feudal barons, a long-lasting piece of historical research.
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1890-6 The Heraldry of York MinsterLeeds: 1890-6A first limited edition of this greatly detailed study into the heraldry of York Minster, illustrated throughout with many beautiful colour plates.
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1839 Publications of the Camden SocietyLondon: 1888Eleven volumes published by the Camden Society in the latter half of the nineteenth century. Covering a plethora of topics including religion and politics.
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1609 Della Origine Et De'Fatti Delle Famigle Illustri Di ItaliaVinegia/Venezia: 1609An original Italian work on the grand families of Italy, bound in a contemporary paper vellum binding.
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Signed1928 The Wallop Family and Their AncestryOxford: 1928A finely bound limited edition history of the Wallop family, presented by the author to New College, Oxford.
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Signed1911 Evidences of the Kett FamilyNone: 1911A very scarce and unique work by Louisa Marion Kett, an extensive typed and handwritten guide to the Kett family.
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1772-1827 A Collection of Five Works on PeersLondon: 1772-1827A collection of four very scarce works on peers bound together, bound with a handwritten manuscript on peers, collected here by the author Charles Young.
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1905 Pedigree of Wittewronge of Ghent in Flanders, Stanton Barry (Bucks)London: 1905A very scarce first edition of this genealogical work, the author's presentation copy.
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1908 The House of CornewallHereford: 1908A scarce first edition of this genealogical work on the Cornewall family throughout history, illustrated throughout.
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1869 Althorp Memoirs, or Biographical Notices of Lady Denham, the CountessNot Stated: 1869An uncommon first edition of this interesting short biographical work on six women connected to Althorp.
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1898 The Perverse WidowLondon: 1898A very bright, first edition copy of this biography regarding the philanthropist Catherina Boevey.
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Signed1840 A Guide to the Study of HeraldryLondon: 1840A first edition copy of James Montagu's heraldic reference work. With a folding illustrated frontispiece. Signed, with a letter by the author.
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1845 This Rol Was Laburd & Finished by Master John Rows of WarrewykLondon: 1845Vanishingly scarce and in lovely condition this beautifully illustrated work by historian John Rous, tells a pro-Yorkist rendition of English history.
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SignedThe Visitation of the County of DevonExeter: 1881A very scarce first edition copy of Frederic Thomas Colby work on the visitation of the county of Devon in 1564.
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The Publications of the Harleian SocietyLondon: 1881-1916Twenty four fascinating volumes of parish registers published by the renowned Harleian Society; in the publisher's uniform cloth binding, with gilt crest of the Harleian Society to the front boards.
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Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica Fourth SeriesLondon: 1906-1910Three volumes from the fourth series of the renowned 'Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica'.
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SignedCoats of Arms in Berkshire Churches; The Berkshire Archaeological JournalReading: 1935-1940Peter Spencer Spokes's personal copy of his fascinating study of the 'Coats of Arms in Berkshire Churches'; reprinted in parts from 'The Berkshire Archaeological Journal' and held in three handsome clamshell slipcases.
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Visitations of Berkshire 1565, 1623, 1664Worcestershire: 1840A very scarce copy of Thomas Phillipps' publication of the documents recounting the 1566, 1623 and 1664 visitations to Berkshire. This copy was formerly owned by Joan Corder.
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The Registers of the Abbey Church of SS. Peter and Paul, BathLondon: 1900A very scarce volume looking at the historical baptisms, marriages, and burials at Bath Abbey from the years 1569 to 1800.
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Heralds Visitation DisclaimersWorcestershire: 1854An facsimile copy of Thomas Phillipps' documentation of the heraldic visitations, being a zincograph facsimile.
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A True Register of all the Christenings, Marriages, and BuriallesLondon: 1884-94A uniformly bound set of works on heraldry at the St James Church, Clerkenwell, and Charthouse Chapel.
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The Heraldic Visitation of Westmoreland, Made in the Year 1615London: 1853A very scarce copy of Sir Richard St. George's index of the heraldic visitation of Westmoreland in 1615.
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Provisional List of Warwickshire Coats-of-ArmsRugby: 1958A very scarce copy of Edward R. Reid-Smith's fascinating and comprehensive list of Warwickshire Coats-of-Arms.
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Index to Wills Proved and Administrations Granted in Berks 1508 to 1652Unnamed: 1893A lovely uncommon first edition volume from the 'Index Library' series; examining the wills of Berkshire from the years 1508 to 1652.
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Index of Cases in the Records of the Court of Arches at Lambeth Palace LibraryLondon: 1972A very scarce first edition of Jane Houston's index of the cases of the Court of Arches.
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The Stall Plates of the Knights of the Order of the Garter 1348 - 1485Westminster: 1901An exceptional and finely bound scarce first edition of this work looking at the stall plates of the Knights of the Order of the Garter, illustrated throughout with many colour plates.
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Calendars of Wills and Administrations in Lichfield and CoventryLondon: 1892A very scarce first edition volume of W. P. W. Phillimore's index looking at the wills and administrations from Lichfield and Coventry between the years 1516 to 1652.
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Warwickshire Arms and Lineages: Compiled from the Herald's Visitations and Ancient MSS.London: 1866A fascinating record of the notable families residing in the County of Warwick before the year 1650; compiled by the renowned local historian Frederick William Kittermaster.
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Shropshire Arms And Lineages: Compiled From The Heralds' Visitations And Ancient MSS.London: 1869A scarce first edition copy of this fascinating record of the notable families residing in the County of Shropshire before the year 1650; compiled by the renowned local historian Frederick William Kittermaster.
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An Index to the Wills Proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1750 - 1800London: 1976 - 1992A uniformly bound set looking at the wills proved in Canterbury between the years 1750 to 1800.
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A Calendar of Wills Proved in the Consistory Court of the Bishop of GloucesterLondon: 1895-1907Two uncommon volumes of the 'Index Library' series; examining the wills of Gloucestershire from the years 1541 to 1650 and 1660 to 1800.
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Anglo-Jewish Notabilities. Their Arms and Testamentary DispositionsLondon: 1949A lovely scarce first edition copy of this fascinating reference work on prominent Anglo-Jewish notabilities.
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Pedigrees of the Family of James of Culgarth West Auckland and BarrockExeter: 1913A history of the James family of Culgarth, West Auckland, and Barrock, illustrated throughout with many folding plates. In a half vellum binding.