Reference
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1859 2vol Beeton's Dictionary of Universal InformationLondon: 1859A comprehensive and copiously illustrated Victorian dictionary of general knowledge, published and edited by Samuel Orchart Beeton.
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1975 Allsorts 7London: 1975The first edition of this scarce Children's anthology edited by Ann Thwaite with illustrations throughout.
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1991 Signals: Thirty Stories Selected and Edited by Alan RossLondon: 1991An uncorrected proof of this very scarce collection of thirty short fiction stories from the London Magazine, edited by Alan Ross.
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1973 The Mansions of the GodsLeicester: 1973The first UK edition of this comic book from the 'Asterix' series by Goscinny and Uderzo.
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1940 The Little NuggetPhiladelphia: 1940The Philadelphia Record's vanishingly scarce publication of P. G. Wodehouse's humorous novel, 'The Little Nugget'.
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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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2001 Discworld Thieves' Guild Yearbook & Diary 2002London: 2001A fine diary for the year 2002, Discworld-themed with extensive information on their Thieves' Guild, and notes on important dates in the world's history.
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1966 Somerset and All the MaughamsLondon: 1966A smartly bound first edition of this history of the Maugham family from British author Robin Maugham.
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c1742 An Universal Etymological DictionaryLondon: c1742One of the most popular dictionaries ever published, Nathan Bailey's extensive reference work on the English language.
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1933 American Biography: A New CyclopediaNew York: 1933A smart copy of this encyclopaedia of American biography, with portrait illustrations throughout.
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1909 Historical and Geographical Dictionary of JapanTokyo; Yokohama: 1909A first edition copy of this comprehensive dictionary outlining the history and geography of Japan, with colour maps.
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1793 The Gentleman, Tradesman, and Farmer's Complete Pocket CompanionBirmingham: 1793A very scarce pocket companion, containing a wealth of essential information for gentlemen, tradesmen, and farmers.
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1923 Great Western Railway Magazine Vol. XXXVLondon: 1923Volume thirty five of this illustrated periodical on the Great Western Railway.
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1937 Imprimerie Wetterwald Modeles Pour VinsBordeaux: 1937An exceptional and vanishingly scarce catalogue of wine label designs, including those for many of the most luxurious appellations in winemaking, published by noted wine label designer, Wetterwald.
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1936 Great Western Railway Magazine Vol. XLIII Jan to DecLondon: 1936Volume forty-eight of this illustrated periodical on the Great Western Railway, bound in half straight grain morocco with cloth to the boards.
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1797 Chambaud's Dictionary, French and English and English and FrenchLondon: 1797An essential French and English dictionary, a concise volume containing a wealth of linguistic knowledge.
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1827 A Classical Dictionary; Containing a Copious Account of all the Proper Names Mentioned in Ancient AuthorsLondon: 1827A smart fourteenth edition of this classical dictionary from English classical scholar, John Lempriere.
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1939 The Dictionary of National Biography, Epitome of the Beginnings to 1930London: 1939The concise dictionary of national biography from the beginnings to 1930; an epitome of volumes covering the beginnings to 1930.
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1904 The Century Encyclopedia of NamesLondon: 1904A smartly bound edition of this comprehensive encyclopaedia of names, a fantastic etymological resource.
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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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1889-1890 Home Words for Heart and HearthLondon: 1889Two years of the Home Words for Heart and Hearth periodical, with illustrations, articles, and charming stories.
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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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1961 A Dictionary of Chinese MythologyNew York: 1961A smart first edition of this dictionary of Chinese mythology, lacking the dust wrapper.
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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.
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1762-63 The Political Controversy: or Weekly Magazine of Ministerial and Anti-Ministerial EssaysLondon: 1762-1763Four individual weekly numbers from John Caesar Wilkes's very scarce 1760s political periodical.
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1839 2vol Biographical Dictionary of Painters, Sculptors, Engravers, and ArchitectsLondon: 1839A smart copy of this new edition of the biographical dictionary of artists, in two volumes.
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1870 2vol Pleasant Pages for Young People: A Book of Instruction and AmusementLondon: 1870A smart two volume set of this study of the British infant schooling system, containing volumes V and VI only.
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1897 Jugend Munchner Illustrierte Wochenschrift für Kunst und LebenMunchen & Leipzig: 1897A 1879 edition of Jugend an influential German arts magazine.
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1854 A History of Wednesbury, in the County of StaffordWolverhampton: 1854The scarce first edition of John Nock Bagnall's detailed study of the Staffordshire market town of Wednesbury.
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1867-85 Aunt Judy's Annual VolumesLondon: 1866-84Aunt Judy's illustrated annuals, including her Christmas and Mayday volumes, featuring charming poetry and stories for young people.
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1929 Jane Austen: A BibliographyLondon: 1929A limited edition copy of this illustrated bibliography of Jane Austen's works.
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1930 Hayward-Wires and Allied FamiliesHartford: 1930A vanishingly scarce concise genealogical study on the American Hayward family, an illustrated privately printed work.
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1985 Bibliography of Jane AustenNew York : 1985The corrected second edition of this informative bibliography and essential guide for collecting Jane Austen's works by David Gibson, in the original dust wrapper.
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1966 A Census of British Newspapers and Periodicals 1620-1800London: 1966A very smart reprint of this census of British newspapers and periodicals from 1620 to 1800, compiled by Crane and Kaye.