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1940 Faked PassportsLondon: 1940A signed presentation copy of this very scarce first edition Gregory Sallust thriller by Dennis Wheatley, in which the lead character is on the run after being shot down in Nazi Germany. -
1942 The Blue-Print MurdersLondon: 1942A bright scarce first edition of this thrilling murder mystery about attempts to steal the blue prints for an advanced aircraft, in the original dust wrapper. -
1935 I'll Blackmail the WorldLondon: 1835A bright example of the scarce first edition of this thrilling science fiction tale about Machiavellian millionaire scientist John Kingdom. -
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1940 The Scarlet ImpostorLondon: 1940A signed presentation copy of this scarce first edition Gregory Sallust thriller by Dennis Wheatley, in which the lead character collaborates with an anti-Nazi organisation. -
1958 A Distraction of Wits Nurtured in Elizabethan CambridgeCambridge : 1958A limited first edition copy of this poetry anthology of the Cambridge Wits, richly illustrated throughout. -
1940 Tarzan the MagnificentLondon: 1940A lovely example of the uncommon first edition of this thrilling Tarzan novel from Edgar Rice Burroughs, in which Tarzan must resolve a conflict and protect a lost race. -
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1910 The Mystery of the Green HeartLondon: 1910An exceptional example of the very scarce first edition of Max Pemberton's murder mystery, with a loosely inserted signed slip from the author. -
1967 Endless NightLondon: 1967An excellent first edition of 'Endless Night', a gripping mystery thriller from Agatha Christie, and one of her personal favourites. -
1971 NemesisLondon: 1971A pleasing first edition of Agatha Christie's last Miss Marple novel - a mystery set forth by a deceased millionaire who once helped Marple solve a murder. -
1970 Passenger to FrankfurtLondon: 1970A bright first edition of Agatha Christie's 'Passenger to Frankfurt', the last of her spy novels. Complete with the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1959 Cat Among the PigeonsLondon: 1959An excellent first edition of this thrilling Agatha Christie mystery set in a prestigious all-girls school. -
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[1954] The Poems of Edgard Allen PoeMount Vernon, New York: [1954]A very charming collection of the American literary pioneer's poetry, with beautiful engravings by Hans Alexander Mueller. -
1825 Apology Addressed to the Travellers Club or Anecdotes of MonkeysLondon: 1825The first edition of William Stewart Rose's satirical work, a humorous critique of British colonial and social attitudes. -
1934-1935 Skinner's Cotton Trade Directory of the WorldLondon: 1934-1935A scarce catalogue on the cotton industry and trade. -
1960 Handbook on Electroplating; Polishing, Bronzing, LacqueringBirmingham : 1960A scarce copy of the nineteenth edition of this illustrated handbook on electroplating. -
c1929 Carter & Aynsley Limited CatalogueStratford: c.1929 (Undated, dated approximately from inscription and stamps)An incredibly scarce, richly-illustrated catalogue of products manufactured by Carter & Aynsley. -
c.1932 The Motoring EncyclopediaLondon: c.1932 (Undated, dated from a copy held by the British Library)An incredibly scarce expansive encyclopedia of destinations, motor terms and components, and more, illustrated throughout. -
1947 Wuthering HeightsLondon: 1947A charming illustrated edition of Emily Bronte's only novel, widely considered to be one of the greatest novels written in English. The first edition illustrated by Anthony Gross, in the original dust wrapper. -
1914 The Lower Amazon: A Narrative of Explorations in the Little Known Regions of the State of ParáNew York and London: 1914A beautifully illustrated example of the first edition of Algot Lange's discussion of his travels and excavations in Para - a state in northern Brazil - in the early 1900s. -
1921 A Dish of ApplesLondon: 1921The first edition of this delightful collection of poems capturing the essence of rural England and its orchards, illustrated by Arthur Rackham. -
1910 China as I Saw It, A Woman's Letters from the Celestial EmpireLondon: 1910A vibrant example of the very scarce first edition of A. S. Roe's beautifully illustrated account of her experiences of China in the early 1900s, told in a series of letters. -
1969 Cooking With PomianeLondon: 1969A very smart copy of this collection of recipes by French scientist, radio broadcaster and food writer Eduoard de Pomiane. -
1966 Feasting with Nonna SerafinaSouth Brunswick, New Jersey: 1966A heartwarming guide to the Italian kitchen, that contains numerous delicious recipes and plunges readers around a family dinner table. -
c1940 The Metal Agencies Co. Ltd. Bristol Catalogue No. 63Bristol: c1940A very scarce issue of this catalogue from metal agencies of Bristol, with coloured illustrations. -
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1957 La Maison; The History of Prunier'sLondon: 1957A signed first edition copy of this delightful illustrated history of the Paris restaurant La Maison Prunier, written by its owner Madame Prunier. -
1892 Darwin, and After Darwin: I The Darwinian TheoryLondon: 1892The handsome first volume of George Romanes' examination of the Darwinian theory, bound by Mudie. -
1963-1996 2vol Monte Carlo Rally and Motor ManiaLondon: 1963-1994Two first editions of illustrated history into motoring, one delving into the daring Monte Carlo Rally, and the other looking at the development of the car over the twentieth century. -
1934 Housecraft Principles and PracticeLondon: 1934A very scarce illustrated and instructional title, seen here with its incredibly scarce, unclipped original dust wrapper. -
1908 A Set of SixLondon: 1908A lovely presentation copy of this short fiction collection, from influential Polish-British writer Joseph Conrad. -
1903 Typhoon and Other StoriesLondon: 1903A pleasing first UK edition, first state of Joseph Conrad's short fiction collection. -
1904 Japan Aspects and DestiniesLondon: 1904An intriguing exploration of Japan's revolution and modernisation, as seen through culture, dress, pleasures and politics. -
1925 SuspenseLondon: 1925A bright example of the first edition of Joseph Conrad's posthumously published unfinished final novel, set during the Napoleonic era. -
1920 The Rescue: A Romance of the ShallowsLondon: 1920The first impression of one of Joseph Conrad's final published novels, part of his touching semi-autobiographical 'Lingard' trilogy. -
c.1962 Cock-a-hoop Bibliography of the Golden Cockerel PressLondon: c.1962A charming, illustrated bibliography of publications released by the Golden Cockerel Press, illustrated throughout. -
1858 New System of Domestic CookeryLondon: 1858Illustrated throughout, this is an immensely popular Victorian era cookery book from English author Maria Eliza Rundell. -
1949-1961 4vol Collection Local HistoryHavant; London; New York; Toronto; Sydney: 1961; 1949; 1960; 1957A collection of illustrated local history titles, in original illustrated, and unclipped, dust wrappers.