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British Topography
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1913 Historical Notes on the Borough and the Borough HospitalsLondon: 1913A first edition of this historical study on the borough of Southwark in London, with plans. -
1849 Hagar and Co.'s Commercial Directory of the Market Towns in LincolnshireNottingham: 1849A very scarce commercial directory for Lincolnshire, an extensive volume on the businesses of the county in the Victorian era. -
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1840-1848 A Survey of the Antiquities of the City of Lincoln; The Stranger's Guide through Lincoln CathedralLincoln: 1840-1848A signed presentation copy of two very scarce, anonymously authored, works on Lincoln and its Cathedral. -
1850 Memoirs Illustrative of the History and Antiquities of the County and City of LincolnLondon: 1850The first edition of this richly illustrated analysis of the history and antiquities of Lincoln and its surroundings. -
1871 An Account of the Churches Visited During the Lincoln Excursion of theLondon: 1871The first edition of this very scarce illustrated account of the author's excursion to explore the churches of Lincoln. -
1905 Fragments Relating to Barton-on-HumberBarton-on-Humber: 1905A very scarce picturesque view of the town of Barton-on-Humber, a charming illustrated work by Thomas Tombleson. -
1899 Directory of the City of Lincoln, with the Surrounding DistrictLincoln: 1899A very scarce late nineteenth century guide to Lincoln and the surrounding area, including a list of trades, and with a folding map. -
1866 A Description and Defence of the Restorations of the Exterior of Lincoln CathedralOxford: 1866The first and only edition of John Chessell Buckler's vehement defence of his restorations of Lincoln Cathedral. -
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1852 History of the Bishopric of LincolnLondon: [1852]A scarce history of the Bishops of Lincoln by Adam Stark, an expansive work on religion in the county. -
1885 Report on the East Anglian Earthquake of April 22nd,1884London: 1885The first edition of Raphael Meldola and William White's guide to the 1884 Colchester earthquake. -
1807 The Poll For Knights of the Shire, Begun on Wednesday, May 20th,York: 1807The first edition of this uncommon account of the 1807 election of Knights for York, listing how each person voted. -
1863 Morris & Co.'s Commercial Directory & Gazetteer of LincolnshireHounds Gate, Nottingham: 1863A very smart example of the first edition of Morris & Co's very scarce commercial guide to mid-nineteenth century Lincolnshire. -
1890 Folk Lore of East YorkshireLondon; Hull; Driffield: 1890A scarce work on the local legends and folklore of East Yorkshire, the first edition of this illustrated work. -
1869 The History of Collingham and its NeighbourhoodNewark-Upon-Trent; London: 1869The very scarce 'Cheaper Edition' of E. G. Wake's scarce historical study of the history of the parish of Collingham in Nottinghamshire. -
c1866 The Date Book For Lincoln and Neighbourhood, From the Earliest TimeLincoln: c1866An uncommon exploration on the history of Lincolnshire, detailing significant events year by year. -
1853 History, Directory, and Gazetteer of the County, of the Town and County of the Town of NottinghamSheffield: 1853A scarce historical and reference work on Nottinghamshire, written and published by Francis White and Co. -
1825 The Monumental Antiquities of Great GrimsbyHull: 1825A scarce first edition topographical work on Great Grimsby by George Oliver, illustrated, including with a folding map. -
1868 Lord Orford's Voyage Round the Fens in 1774Doncaster: 1868A very scarce account of an expedition along the rivers of England, captained by George Walpole. -
1851 The Country Sketch Book of Pastoral Scenes and Memorable PlacesLondon: [1851]A very scarce topographical study of Lincolnshire, a charming work by George Searle Phillips. -
1924 Men of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire: Being Biographical Notices of Five Hundred Men and WomenNottingham: 1924A smart first edition of this very scarce collection of biographical sketches of the men and women of Nottingham. -
1846 An Account of the Religious Houses, Formerly Situated on the Eastern Side of the River WithamLondon: 1846A smart first edition of this topographical account of the religious houses on the east of the River Witham. -
1838-39 The Churches of LondonLondon: 1838-39An uncommon work by George Godwin, exploring the many beautiful churches in London, complete with all plates. -
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1890 Grimsby Methodism (1743 - 1889) and the Wesleys in LincolnshireLondon: 1890A very scarce history of Methodism in the Lincolnshire town Grimsby, by George Lester, signed by the author to the title page. -
1894-1903 Thorley's Illustrated Farmers' Almanack and DiaryLondon: 1894-1903A unique volume of ten alamancks bound in one, with extensive notes by the prior owner regarding the weather for each day for ten years. -
1820 Leigh's New Picture of England and WalesLondon: 1820A very scarce illustrated topographical guide to England and Wales, published by Samuel Leigh, including a folding map. -
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1901-46 A History of Clee and the Thorpes of Clee, and, Clee ChurchGrimsby; Not Stated: 1901-46The first edition of two scarce topographical works on Clee bound in one, one of which is signed by the author. -
1858 Statement, Showing the Termini, the Length, and the Gauge or Sectional DimensionsHull: 1858The first edition of Adam Smith's detailed geographical work on the River Ancholme. -
1852 Poll Book of the North Lincolnshire Election, Taken in July, 1852Boston; London: 1852The very scarce account of the 1852 election in Lincolnshire, the first edition of this work detailing who voted and for whom they voted. -
1818 The Poll for the Election of Knights of the Shire for the County of LincolnLincoln; London: 1818The first edition of this scarce account of the 1818 election of Knights for Lincolnshire, listing how each person voted. -
1830-65 The Local Register, and Chronological Account of Occurrences and FactsSheffield: 1830-65An uncommon history of the city of Sheffield, with continuations for the work up until the year 1865. -
1874-92 Sammelband of Bye-Laws of the Borough of GrimsbyGrimsby: 1874-92Two sammelband volumes containing a total of twenty-four pamphlets of byelaws in Grimsby, compiled by the town clerk, William Grange. -
1854 London As It Is To-Day: Where To Go, And What To SeeLondon: 1854An illustrated scarce tourist guide to London as it was during the Victorian era. -
1887 Lincolnshire Exhibition, 1887. Catalogue.Lincoln: 1887A vanishingly scarce catalogue for Lincolnshire's 1887 Exhibition of Art Treasures. -
1885-1886 History, Gazetteer and Directory of NottinghamshireSheffield: 1885-1886A very scarce late nineteenth century directory to Nottinghamshire, with a folding map to the start of the work. -
1827 The Lincoln and Lincolnshire Cabinet and Annual Intelligencer of Public Business, &c for 1827Lincoln: 1827The very scarce first edition of this guide to the businesses operating in Lincolnshire in 1827, and of the principal events taking place in Lincolnshire in that year. -
1834 The History of the County of Lincoln, From the Earliest Period to the Present TimeLondon & Lincoln: 1834The first edition of this illustrated history of Lincolnshire, an expansive study of the area by Thomas Allen.