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British Topography
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1894 Under LochnagarAberdeen: 1894The very scarce limited edition, editio de luxe, of this handsomely illustrated literary collection. -
1803 Kirkby Overblow and DistrictLondon: 1803A large paper copy of the first edition of Harry Speight's detailed account of this Yorkshire region. -
1832 The New Bath GuideLondon: 1832The popular poem by Christopher Anstey in which he satirises the society of Bath during its heyday, complete with plates by George Cruikshank. -
1965 The British Islands and Their VegetationCambridge: 1965A two volume set of illustrated works on the vegetation of the British islands by Arthur George Tansley. -
2006-2013 2vol Gloucestershire Record Series Volume 20 & 27Bristol: 2006-2013Two smart first edition volumes from the Gloucestershire Record Series. -
2008-2009 2vol Gloucestershire Record Series Volume 22 & 23Bristol: 2008-2009Two smart first edition volumes from the Gloucestershire Record Series. -
1901 The Rivers of Great Britain: Descriptive, Historical, PictorialLondon: 1901A three volume work on the rivers of Great Britain, profusely illustrated with stunning plates and bound in half calf. -
1987 Domesday Book StudiesLondon: 1987A lovely first edition copy of this detailed work on the Domesday Book, with special studies by a variety of authors. -
1925 Paradise in Piccadilly the Story of AlbanyLondon: 1925This uncommon first edition copy of a history of the Albany mansion in London, written and illustrated by Punch magazine illustrator Harry Furniss. -
1994 Historians' Guide to Early British MapsLondon: 1994A smart first edition of this historical guide to early British maps, issued by the Royal Historical Society. -
1878 Pictorial Relics of LiverpoolLiverpool: 1878A wonderfully illustrated historical study of Liverpool, compiled by W. G. Herdman and complete in two volumes. -
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1982 Border IncidentsLondon: 1982A superb and very scarce limited edition volume of woodcuts by Kenneth Lindley, signed by Lindley. -
1769 A Six Weeks Tour Through the Southern Counties of England and WalesLondon: 1769The second edition of agriculturalist Arthur Young's account of his travels around England and Wales. -
1964-5 The Place-Names of GloucestershireCambridge: 1964-5The first edition of all four volumes of A. H. Smith's brilliantly detailed survey of place names in Gloucestershire , each with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1932 The Wayside Book: A Book For Ramblers, Campers, and all WayfarersLondon: 1932The first edition of this scarce and charming little guide for campers and ramblers, with illustrations by Margot Folliott. -
1914 Blenheim Woodstock, &c. Their Story and Some of the Scenes Around ThemOxford: 1914A smart third edition of this illustrated guide to the author's journey around Blenheim Woodstock and the surrounding areas. -
1825 A Concise Description of the English Lakes, and Adjacent MountainsLondon: 1825The second edition of Jonathan Otley's very scarce topographical work on English lakes and mountains, with a folding map. -
1683 The Wonders of the PeakeLondon: 1683A scarce poem by Charles Cotton, in which he discusses the beauties of the Peak District. The second edition. -
1941 The West Highlands and The Hebrides: A Geologist's Guide for AmateursCambridge: 1941A smart first edition of this illustrated guide to the geology of the West Highlands and Hebrides. -
1949-1977 3vol A Collection of Travel Books on ScotlandLondon: 1945-1977Three smart volumes on the Highlands, Hebrides, and the islands of Scotland. -
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1903 OxfordLondon: 1903A lovely example of this very scarce signed Edition de Luxe of Edward Thomas and John Fulleylove's charming celebration of the city of Oxford. -
1910 Wreyland Documents Cecil TorrCambridge: 1910A very scarce limited edition, privately circulated topographical and historical account of Wreyland, a village in Devon. -
1918-1923 3vol Small Talk at WreylandCambridge: 1918-1923A smart first edition complete set of this charming selection of writings and reminiscences from Cecil Torr. -
1918-1923 Small Talk at WreylandCambridge: 1918-1923The scarce first editions of this three series set by Cecil Torr recounting the local lore of Wreyland, Lustleigh. -
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1763 A Repertory of the Endowments of Vicarages in the Diocese of CanterburyLondon: 1763The first edition of this scarce reference work on the endowments of Canterbury, with the author's signature laid-in. -
1850 The Antiquities of Richborough, Reculver, and Lymne, in KentLondon: 1850A scarce work by Charles Roach Smith, an important study of the antiquities of Kent, the first edition, illustrated throughout. -
1828 Tales of the WestLondon: 1828An uncommon, first edition of John Carne's collection of tales surrounding his homeland of Cornwall, based on his personal experiences. -
1905 A Book For A Rainy DayLondon: 1905An uncommon edition of this work by Hackney-carriage-born John Thomas Smith, offering a nostalgic recollection of London. -
1893 Shakespeare's EnglandLondon: 1893A smart copy of the new illustrated edition of this historical work from American author William Winter. -
1923 The 'Abers' and 'Invers' of ScotlandEdinburgh: 1923A smart first edition of this study of place names across Scotland, this is the author's own copy. -
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1956 RockallLondon: 1956A first edition of this illustrated history of the island of Rockall, signed by the author. -
1924 British WadersCambridge: 1924A colourfully illustrated first edition of this ornithological study of British wader birds, written by E. C. Arnold. -
1824 Tourist and Traveller's Guide to the Roads of England and Wales, and Part of ScotlandLondon: 1824The first edition of George Carrington Gray's uncommon guide to Britain through it's roads, illustrated with many plates. -
1920 Buckinghamshire and BerkshireLondon: 1920The first edition of this abundantly illustrated work of British Topography by G. E. Mitton. -
1851 Knight's Cyclopaedia of LondonLondon: 1851Charles Knight's scarce encyclopedia to London, a brilliant insight into the capital city, complete with plates. -
1847 Parochial Sketches of AvondaleLondon: 1847A very scarce first edition of this commentary on the parish of Avondale from the Reverend J. A. Beckett.