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Excitement, adventure and really wild things. Filling in the blanks on the maps and visiting far flung places unspoilt by the modern world and tourism.
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1889 Pen and Pencil Pictures of Old BradfordBradford: 1889The first edition of William Scruton's beautifully selected collection of plates illustrating Old Bradford.
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1907 The Birds of YorkshireLondon: 1907The beautifully bound first edition of Thomas Hudson Nelson illustrated study of the native avifauna of Yorkshire.
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1907 Notes on the Birds of KentLondon: 1907The first edition of this vibrantly illustrated ornithological study of the birds of Kent, in a half morocco signed binding.
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1887 The Birds of WiltshireLondon: 1887The uncommon first edition of Rev. Alfred C. Smith's ornithological study of the birds of Wiltshire, on a lovely signed half morocco binding.
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1906 The Idyllic AvonNew York; London : 1906A first edition copy of this interesting topographical work regarding the River Avon, bound in beautiful half morocco by Maltbys.
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1848 The Town; Its Memorable Characters and EventsLondon: 1848The first edition of Leigh Hunt's charming illustrated two volume topographical study of English towns, handsomely bound in half morocco by H. Sotheran & Co.
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1934 Place-Names of ScotlandLondon: 1934In a sumptuous signed binding by Maltby's of Oxford, this is an excellent copy of the third edition of this detailed encyclopaedia of Scottish place names.
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1880 Windsor Castle and the Water-Way ThitherLondon: 1880A beautiful leather bound copy of this historical book about Windsor Castle and the Thames.
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1893 North Country Sketches, Notes, Essays and ReviewsDurham: 1893A lovely copy of the illustrated first edition of Neasham's study of the north of England.
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1889 Antiquarian Jottings Relating to Bromley, Hayes, Keston, and West Wickham in KentSurrey: 1889A charming antiquarian study of anecdotes relating to the history of various towns in Kent. The first edition of this work.
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Signed1909 Cleobury Mortimer 1601-1812 and A Dream of Easter-EvenShrewsbury; Oswestry: 1909An interesting celebration of the hamlet of Cleobury Mortimer within Shropshire, written by Frances C. Childe, with this copy belonging to the author herself, including original letters, drawings, and pamphlets inserted into the text.
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1894 Brighton and its Coaches a History of the London and Brighton Road with Some AccountLondon: 1894A finely bound first edition work, narrating the history of the London and Brighton coaching road, an interesting work complete with hand coloured plates.
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1933 A Thousand Shops Boots Jubilee Year Report of the Celebration Ceremonies in LondonNot Stated: 1933A Zaehnsdorf bound first edition of this charming photobook celebrating the opening of the thousandth branch of Boots the chemist, a striking work with many photographic plates.
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1845 Scotland Illustrated, In a Series of Eighty ViewsLondon: 1845A handsomely bound copy of this work on Scotland, illustrated and in the first edition.
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1865 2Vol in 1 Eastern England From The Thames to the HumberLondon: 1865A handsomely bound, first edition copy of 'Eastern England' by Walter White, in full calf. Two volumes in one.
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1899-1900 The National GalleryLondon: 1899-1900A fine Sotheran bound limited edition of Edward Poynter's catalogue of the historical art held by the National Gallery, replete with illustrations throughout.
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1853 Wanderings and Excursions in North WalesLondon: 1853A beautiful and finely bound copy of Thomas Roscoe's work exploring North Wales at the beginning of the nineteenth century, lavishly illustrated throughout.
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Signed1989 Throsby Revisited Illustrated Limited Ed Signed Very ScarceMelton Mowbray: 1989A very scarce limited edition work regarding the history of Leicestershire, signed by the author to the colophon.
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1882 Memories of Our Great Towns Doran Leather Hammersmith High School IllustratedLondon: 1882A charming collection of entertaining papers by John Doran, describing the towns selected for the annual meetings of the 'British Association for the Advancement of Science'.
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1989 Round and About Aireborough Vol II Martin Rigg Fine Binding IllusLondon: 1989A beautifully bound, historical look at the Yorkshire district of Aireborough. Illustrated, with several photographs and plans.
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Signed1926 Nottingham Past and Present Hammond Limited Edition Hand Coloured Plates Signed by Author ScarceNottingham: 1926A limited edition of 'Nottingham; Past and Present', signed by the author with thirty six hand-coloured plates and in the very scarce dustwrapper.
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Signed1897-1908 25Vol Visitation of England and Wales F. A. Crisp Limited Signed EdLondon : 1897-1909A vast collection of these detailed genealogy works, being limited editions and privately printed.