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British Topography
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1676 A Discourse of Bathe, and the Hot Waters ThereLondon: 1676A scarce first edition exploration of the history and nature of the Roman Baths, an illustrated volume on the natural hot springs of Bath. -
1851 LondonLondon: 1851An excellent collection of writings on London and its society, lavishly illustrated with vignettes throughout. -
1870 The Hallowed Spots of Ancient LondonLondon: 1870A beautiful exploration into London's history of old, illustrated with engravings and bound in bright decorative cloth. -
1852 Black's Picturesque Tourist of ScotlandEdinburgh: 1852A tenth edition of Adam and Charles Black's popular guide to beautiful Scotland, illustrated with folding maps and engravings. -
1850 Handbook of London Past and PresentLondon: 1850An excellent second edition of Peter Cunningham's important guide to the city of London, bound in lovely recent leather. -
1884 Walks In and Around LondonLondon: 1884A rare first edition of this scarce work by Uncle Jonathan exploring the city of London, decorated with lovely engravings throughout. -
1885 Rambles Round London TownLondon: [1885]The second edition of this illustrated guide to London by C. L. Mateaux, an uncommon volume. -
1913 Quiet Roads and Sleepy VillagesLondon: 1913The first edition of this volume exploring the history of the English country by Allan Fea, with some lovely plates throughout. -
1911 The Pilgrims' Way from Winchester to CanterburyLondon: 1911The first edition of Julia Cartwright's description of the Canterbury pilgrimage to feature illustrations by A. H. Hallam Murray. -
1873 Guide to the English LakesLondon: 1873An early printing in the original publisher's wraps of Black's guide to the English lakes of Cumberland and Westmorland. -
1930 In Search of IrelandLondon: 1930A pleasing copy of this collection of anecdotes from a British journalist discussing his travels in Ireland. -
1951 Wanderings in LondonLondon: 1951A bright first UK edition of this charming volume exploring the city of London, decorated throughout by Danish artist Ebbe Sadolin. -
1850 Black's Picturesque Guide to the English LakesLondon: 1850The fifth edition of Black's guide to the English lakes, adorned with lovely plates in black and white, and complete with two folding maps. -
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1978 The Book of the ThamesLondon: 1978An exceptional later printing of this work concerning the history of the Thames, signed by the editor R. A. Harris. -
1909 HampshireLondon: 1909A smart first edition of this volume tracing the history of the English county of Hampshire, depicted with some lovely coloured plates. -
1907 CanterburyLondon: 1907The first edition of this guide to Canterbury, depicted by W. Biscombe Gardner with some lovely coloured plates. -
1906 Bruges and West FlandersLondon: 1906The first edition of this guide to Bruges and West Flanders, beautifully depicted with watercolours by Amedee Forestier. -
1909 EssexLondon: 1909A bright first edition of this volume descriptive of Essex, beautifully depicted in colour by L. Burleigh Bruhl. -
1912 EdinburghLondon: 1912An early printing of this work exploring the Scottish city of Edinburgh, beautifully depicted in colour by John Fulleylove. -
1981 A Collection of Early Maps of London 1553 - 1667London: 1981A unique and very scarce work showcasing the city of London from 1553 to 1667 solely through maps, showing an interesting period from the Tudor era to the Great Fire of London. -
1975 The Atlas of Historic TownsLondon: 1975A striking first edition copy of this lovely volume looking into four historic towns of England, complete with many colourful maps. -
1926 The London YearLondon: 1926The first edition of this fascinating work of British topography, narrating of what one could do during a year in the city of London, beautifully decorated by A. E. Horne. -
1930 In Search of IrelandLondon: 1930A bright first edition of this collection of tales from the author's travels around Ireland. -
1908 The English LakesLondon: 1908An attractive volume depicted with beautiful coloured paintings of English lakes with descriptions, the second impression. -
1943-45 County of London Plan 1943 & Greater London Plan 1944London: 1943-45A fascinating work relating to the urban planning of London published during the Second World War, illustrated with copious maps. -
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1952 The Falkland Islands To-DayStirling: 1952A smart, signed copy of this illustrated work on the Scottish Falkland Islands, written by Forrest McWhan. From the personal library of Ken Back. -
1903 Gloucestershire Properties Ordinance Survey MapSouthampton: 1903A very scarce 1903 Ordinance Survey estate map of both Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, highlighting both Dumbleton Hall and Wormington Grange. -
1913-14 The CarthusianGodalming: 1913-14Eight issues of the Charterhouse School magazine, all dating from 1913-14, a very scarce periodical that is still being published today. -
1910 C. Smith & Son's Tape Indicator Map of LondonLondon: 1910A folding map of London printed by C. Smith & Son's, printed in colour for measuring distances. -
1887 The Camp of Refuge: A Tale of the Conquest of the Isle of ElyWisbech: 1887The second edition of this very scarce study of this Cambridgeshire region during the Norman conquest, illustrated with a folding map. -
1902 Extended Tape Indicator Map of LondonLondon: 1902A map of London for measuring distances, complete with a tape measure attached. -
1910 Tape Indicator Map of LondonLondon: 1910A smart folding map of London printed by C. Smith & Son's, printed in colour for measuring distances. -
1891 Blackwall TunnelLondon: 1891A fascinating report on the construction of Blackwall Tunnel, which opened in 1897 and remains today the busiest crossing of the River Thames. -
1968 The London Panoramas of Robert Barker and Thomas GirtinLondon: 1968The first edition of this work reproducing beautiful panoramas of London by Robert Barker and Thomas Girtin in the nineteenth century. -
1964 The Map of Mid Sixteenth Century LondonLondon: 1964The first edition of this volume looking at the relationship between a copper engraved map and its derivatives. -
1807 Ecclesiastical Topography, a Collection of One Hundred Views of ChurchesLondon: 1807A beautifully illustrated topographical examination of the churches of Britain.