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1726 The GuardianLondon: 1726The two volume fourth edition of Addison and Steele's short-lived early eighteenth century newspaper. -
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1970 Ralph Chubb, The UnknownLondon: 1970A signed presentation copy of Anthony Reid's very scarce bibliographical study of poet and artist Ralph Chubb. -
1971 G. A. Henty: A BibliographyNew Jersey : 1971A very smart first edition of this G. A. Henty bibliography, complete with the publisher's unclipped dust wrapper. -
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. -
1724 The Scrivener's GuideLondon: 1724A scarce reference work for the use of scriveners, a comprehensive guide. -
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1999 The Premier Magazine 1914 to 1931, and, GhostlyLondon: 1999A very scarce limited edition volume compiled, published, and signed by George Locke, offering a bibliography of the 'Premier' magazine. -
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1987 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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1995 Archive Jive: A Trifling Monograph on Collecting ManuscriptsLondon: 1995A very scarce limited edition monograph on collecting manuscripts by George Locke, including a ten page manuscript of a story by Robert Tilley, with manuscript novels by Michael Moorcock. -
1993 The Anthony Berkeley Cox FilesLondon: 1993A very scarce bibliography on the works of Anthony Berkeley Cox, including an original typescript by Cox. -
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1954-1968 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. -
1997 Coekie's Classics: Suggestions Towards a Core Collection of Victorian Penny DreadfulsLondon: 1997A very scarce bibliographical work presenting a core collection of twenty-five Victorian penny dreadfuls, compiled by Walter Coekie. -
1922 A Bibliographical Catalogue of the First Loan Exhibition of Books and ManuscriptsLondon: 1922One of five hundred copies of this catalogue from The First Edition Club, detailing all items from its first loan exhibition. -
1939 A Catalogue of Books Relating to America (Catalog 114 Americana)New York City : 1939A smart 'Americana' catalogue from leading twentieth-century rare book dealer, Edward Eberstadt and Sons. -
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1982 The Letter KillethLos Angeles : 1982One of the author's copies of this limited edition work, comprising three bibliographical essays of "bookish mysteries". -
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1982 The Letter KillethLos Angeles : 1982One of the author's copies of this limited edition work, comprising three bibliographical essays of "bookish mysteries". -
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. -
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. -
1970 Arthur Rackham: A BibliographyNew York : 1970A lovely copy of this bibliography for leading British book illustrator, Arthur Rackham. -
1937 Retrospectus and Prospectus: The Nonesuch DickensBloomsbury: 1937A pleasing first edition of this prospectus for the 'Nonesuch Dickens' series, with the accompanying Specimen Pages. -
1773-1831 Handwritten Rental Account BookNot Stated: 1773-1831A unique handwritten account books for rents paid to the Beachborough Estate. -
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. -
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. -
1926-1927 Anonyma and PseudonymaLondon: 1926-1927A complete limited edition set of bibliographic works, with reference to an array of English works published anonymously or under a pseudonym. -
1990 The A and C Black Colour Books: A Collector's Guide and Bibliography 1900-1930London : 1990A very pleasing bibliography and guide to A & C Black's popular colour plate books. -
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. -
1989 International Rare Book Prices: Arts and Architecture and Science and MedicineYork, England : 1989A bright set of two scarce references, offering valuable pricing records of books from a range of fields. -
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. -
1990 Great Flower Books 1700-1900London: 1990A beautifully illustrated edition of this work recording two centuries of flower books, in the original dust wrapper. -
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. -
1954 English Books with Coloured Plates 1790 to 1860London: 1954A very smart first edition of this comprehensive bibliography pertaining to English books with coloured plates. -
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. -
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. -
1887-88 The Navy ListLondon: 1887-88Four volumes of 'The Navy List' bound in one volume, updating the list from 1887 to 1888. -
1907-1966 Choix de Livres Anciens Rares et Curieux en Vente a la Librairie Ancienne Leo S. OlschkiFlorence; Bologna : 1907-1966A smart set of seven reference works pertaining to the rare books sold by Italian publisher, Leo S. Olschki.