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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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1885 Picturesque Old BristolBristol: 1885A very scarce limited edition study on the beauties of old Bristol, one of one-hundred and twenty-five copies of this illustrated work.
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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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1883 The New Forest its History and its SceneryLondon: 1883A sought after limited 'artist's' edition of John Wise's popular work on the New Forest, a beautifully illustrated work bound in wooden boards.
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1936 Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides With Samuel Johnson, LL.D.New York; London: 1936A limited edition copy of James Boswell's important journal recounting his 1773 tour with his friend, Samuel Johnson.
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1982 A Topographical Account of the Isle of AxholmeLondon: 1982A very scarce limited edition facsimile of W. Peck's 1815 topographical study of the North Lincolnshire Isle of Axholme.
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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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1987-1989 Domesday Book Studies: GloucestershireLondon: 1987-1989A very smart limited edition The County Edition of the Domesday Book, with these volumes dedicated to the county of Gloucestershire.
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1987-1989 Domesday Book Studies: SurreyLondon: 1987-1989A beautiful example of limited edition The County Edition of the Domesday Book, with these volumes dedicated to the county of Surrey.
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1928 Wildfowl & Waders Nature & Sport in the CoastlandsLondon: 1928A smart limited edition look at the ornithological life of the British coastlands, a lovely illustrated with with colour plates.
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1906-1914 5 Volumes Dorset Parish Registers MarriagesLondon: 1906-1914Five volumes from a scarce, limited edition set detailing the marriage registers of Dorset county between the sixteenth and nineteenth century.
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2000 Pitminster Past and PresentPitminster : 2000Very scarce first edition of this book of the local history of Pitminster by Robert Dunning.
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1881 Birket Foster's Pictures of English LandscapeLondon: 1881Myles Birket Foster's picturesque ode to English rural scenes, the limited edition engraved on India proof paper by the Brother Dalziels.
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1930 Turnpikes and Toll-BarsLondon: 1930A limtied edition work by Mark Searle exploring the many turnpikes and toll-bars of England and across the globe, profusely illustrated including with twelve colour plates.
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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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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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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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1902 List of Travels and Tours in ScotlandEdinburgh: 1902A vanishingly scarce limited edition copy of this reference guide to Scottish travel writing.
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1910 Highways and Byways in Cambridge and ElyLondon: 1910The Limited Edition first edition of topographical study of Cambridge and Ely, illustrated throughout and with folding maps from F. L. Griggs.
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1983 The History and Antiquities of Kingston-Upon-ThamesKingston: 1983An uncommon limited edition of this facsimile of Biden's noted work regarding the history and antiquities of Kingston Upon Thames.
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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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1891 Charing Cross to St. Paul'sLondon: 1891A scarce limited edition of this pictorial topographical work on London, with illustrations by Joseph Pennell.
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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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1910 Highways and Byways in Cambridge and ElyLondon: 1910The Limited Edition first edition of topographical study of Cambridge and Ely, illustrated throughout and with folding maps from F. L. Griggs.
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1880 Edinburgh in Olden TimeEdinburgh: 1880A limited edition of this large paper volume illustrating scenes from Edinburgh with reproductions in facsimile.
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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.
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1893 Annals of the Ancient Royal Forest of ExmoorTaunton: 1893A limited edition of this study of Exmoor, with a large folding colour map and in a half calf signed binding.
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Signed1915 Georgian Mansions in IrelandDublin: 1915A limited edition study of the Georgian architecture of Ireland, signed by the author Thomas U. Sadlier.
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Signed1906 The Silvery ThamesLondon: 1906Walter Jerrold and Ernest W. Haslehust's eulogy to the beloved River Thames. A limited, deluxe edition, signed by both the author and the illustrator.
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1888 Etchings Of BathLondon; Bristol: 1888A scarce, limited edition collection of illustrations regarding the city of Bath. A fantastic collection of drawings which provides a look at historic Bath.
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1890-6 The Heraldry of York MinsterLeeds: 1890-6A first limited edition of this greatly detailed study into the heraldry of York Minster, illustrated throughout with many beautiful colour plates.
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Signed1894 Recollections Old Country Life Fowlers Illus Limited Ed Signed PresentationLondon: 1894A signed limited edition copy of J. K. Fowler's work on life in Buckinghamshire, illustrated throughout. Author's presentation copy.
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1908 Portraits in Suffolk Houses West Edmund Farrer Illus Limited EditionLondon: 1908A limited edition large paper copy of Edmund Farrer's interesting look at the portraits found in important houses in West Suffolk, 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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1987 3vol County Edition Domesday Book Surrey Limited Edition Slipcase LecturnLondon: 1987A beautiful example of The County Edition of the Great Domesday Book, being a limited edition of this work and held in the original clamshell box.
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1893 Our Village Mary Russel Mitford Illustrated Hugh Thomson Limited EditionLondon: 1893A limited large paper edition of Mary Russell Mitford's rural sketches, illustrated throughout by Hugh Thomson.