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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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Signed1975 Murder in the WestcountryCornwall: 1975The first edition of this fascinating work looking into different murder cases of the West Country, inscribed by author Colin Wilson.
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Signed1826 A Historical and Descriptive Account of All Saints' ChurchNewcastle: 1826A signed copy of the very scarce first edition of Thomas Sopwith's illustrated guide to All Saints Church, Newcastle.
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Signed1932 Honourable and Peculiar WaysLondon: 1932The first edition of this interesting perspective on life in England, in the scarce dust wrapper and signed by the author.
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Signed1904 Bonnie ScotlandLondon: 1904An ode to the beauty of Scotland and it's wonderful scenery, a colourfully illustrated signed edition de luxe.
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Signed1805 Observations on the Present State of the Highlands of ScotlandLondon; Edinburgh: 1805The author's presentation copy of this interesting look at the Highlands, the author presenting his idea that emigration would help the country's economy.
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Signed1953 The Birds of Scotland Their History, Distribution, and MigrationEdinburgh; London: 1953The first edition of Baxter and Rintoul's extensive study on Scottish ornithology, a unique copy with two signed letters from the authors, addressed to fellow ornithologist Dr. Ian Pennie.
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Signed1962 The Birds of the Lake CountiesCarlisle: 1962A signed copy of the first edition of this study of the birds of the Lake District, in a beautiful half morocco binding.
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Signed1818-19 A Short Account of the Ancient and Modern State of the City and Close of LichfieldLichfield; London: 1818-19Two very scarce works on the city of Lichfield and it's Cathedral, the authors own' copy, with Thomas George Lomax's ink annotations, presented to him by the publisher.
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Signed1836 Annals and Antiquities of Dryburgh, and Other Places on the TweedKelso: 1836Author's presentation copy of this concise history on Dryburgh, a lovely work written by David Erskine, who had great ties to the village and the Abbey.
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Signed1885 Calendar of Letters from the Mayor & Corporation of the City of London, Circa A.D. 1350-1370London: 1885A presentation copy of this account of the letters of the Mayor and city of London between 1350 and 1370, with a signed letter from archivist Sir William Hardy.
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Signed1820 An Account of the Improvements on the Estates of the Marquess of StaffordLondon: 1820An illustrated first edition study on the estates of the Marquess of Stafford, particularly relating to the Highland Clearances, signed by the author.
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Signed1951 Le Guide de LondresCambridge: 1951A facsimile of this unique work on the topography of London in the Stuart era, a presentation copy from the editor, Walter Godfrey.
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Signed2003 Banbury A HistorySussex: 2003A first edition of Brian Little's study of Banbury, a historic market town in Oxfordshire. This association copy belonged to the author's aunt, and has a letter stapled in, as well as an inscription by the author to the title page.
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Signed1927 Cardiff. Notes: Picturesque and Biographical[Cardiff]: [1917]Signed presentation copy of J Kyrle Fletcher's illustrated survey of Cardiff.
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1853 Ecclesiastical and Monumental Architecture and Sculpture of the Middle Ages in BristolLondon; Bristol: 1853Historian George Pryce details the history and architectural features of Bristol's ecclesiastical buildings. Signed by the author.
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Signed1890 Records of Yarlington: Being a History of a Country VillageLondon: 1890A first edition of this genealogical study of Yarlington, Somerset. Signed by the author
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Signed1979 The Shaping of the CountrysideLondon : 1979A smart first edition, signed copy of this work exploring the Wiltshire countryside.
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Signed1961 A Short History of the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in NorfolkNorfolk: 1961A scarce first edition work on the Order of St. John Hospital by Eric Puddy, inscribed by the author.
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Signed1890 Ferguson's Tourists' Guide to Callander, the Trosachs, Loch Katrine etcGlasgow: 1890A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first edition of this late nineteenth century guide to the small Scottish town of Callander, and its surrounding region. Illustrated with a large folding map.
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1896 On Southern English RoadsLondon : 1896An illustrated chronicle of James John Hissey's stagecoach tour of Southern Roads, signed by the author.
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Signed1937 My ScotlandLondon: 1937A signed presentation copy of the uncommon first edition of A. G. Macdonell's guide to the Scottish landscape. Illustrated with photographic plates.
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Signed1990 The Early Art of the West Riding of YorkshireMichigan: 1990An interesting first edition study on the ancient art of the West Riding of Yorkshire, inscribed by the author.
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Signed1921 Ancient Deeds Belonging to the Corporation of Bath XIII-XVI CentBath: 1921The first edition of Rev. Shickle's signed Limited Edition study of the ancient deeds of bath between the twelfth and sixteenth century.
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Signed1870 Border SketchesNot Stated: 1870A signed copy of this very scarce, Limited Edition study of the Scottish borders.
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Signed1912-3 5vol A Bibliographical Account of the Works Relating to English TopographyExeter: 1912-3A comprehensive bibliography of the works relating to English topography from library of John Spalding, signed by Spalding to the frontispieces in Volume I and IV.
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Signed1900 The Norfolk & Norwich Hospital 1700 to 1900London: 1900Sir Peter Eade's fascinating illustrated history of the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital from 1700 to 1900, signed by the author and presented to noted physician Sydney Monckton Copeman.
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Signed1986 Divine LandscapesSan Diego, New York, London: 1986The first American edition of this topographical work by Ronald Blythe, which depicts 'the enchanted places of Britain', with photographs by Edwin Smith and an ink inscription from the author to the title page.
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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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2001 Sussex Depicted: Views and Descriptions 1600-1800Lewes: 2001An attractive first edition book that depicts Sussex through images, illustrations and words.
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Signed1992 Hampstead Garden SuburbChichester: 1992A colourfully illustrated topographical work on the north London suburb of Hampstead Garden, signed by both authors to the half title page.
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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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Signed1861 The Geology of Peterborough and its VicinityPeterborough: 1861Inscribed by the author, this is the scarce first edition of Henry Porter's illustrated geological study of Peterborough and its surroundings.
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Signed1827 On the Geology of East NorfolkLondon: 1827The very scarce first edition of this study of study of the geology of the Norfolk coastline, illustrated with detailed hand coloured plates.
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Signed1952 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.
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Signed1904 EdinburghLondon: 1904A scarce Limited Edition of this charming study of Edinburgh, illustrated with colour plates, and signed by the publisher.
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Signed1891 The Rambles of a DominieLondon: 1891A scarce first limited edition copy of this travelogue of a dominie, exploring around Europe and Great Britain. Signed by the author.