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1925 Tea: From Grower to ConsumerLondon: 1925A comprehensive study into tea, including its cultivation, consumption and purchase. Part of Isaac Pitman's Common Commodities and Industries series. -
1865 The Book of Common Prayer; and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the ChurchOxford: 1865A handsome mid-Victorian Oxford “Nonpareil” pocket Book of Common Prayer in blind-stamped full calf with brass clasp and fittings. -
c1858 The Book of Common Prayer; and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the ChurchLondon: c1858A pleasing copy of this Book of Common Prayer, in a handsome full calf binding with brass Celtic knot device, with two clasps and a chain. -
c1868 The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the ChurchCambridge : c1868A charming late Victorian Book of Common Prayer in ivorine boards with clasp and moiré silk endpapers. -
1907 On Baile's StrandStratford-Upon-Avon: 1907The first separate edition of W. B. Yeats's drama based on the early Irish folk story Aided Óenfhir Aífe. -
1935 The King of the Great Clock Tower, Commentaries and PoemsNew York : 1935The first edition of this play from celebrated Irish dramatist and post, W. B. Yeats, with the previous owner's scholarly notes. -
1947 Tribute to Thomas DavisOxford: 1947A bright example of the first edition of W. B. Yeats's essay on the centenary meeting for Irish nationalist Thomas Osborne Davis, celebrating his life. -
1914 The Tables of the Law; & The Adoration of the MagiStratford-Upon-Avon: 1914A fine example of the second published edition of these two interlinked tales from Yeats. A limited edition work. -
1909 The Land of Heart's DesirePortland Maine: 1909An exceptionally bright example of the limited edition alternate printing of the revised edition of Yeats's celebrated early play. -
1885 Jersey Cattle in AmericaNew York: 1885An incredibly scarce first edition agricultural title, featuring a folding map, and a great number of plates and illustrations. -
1802 Cobbett's Annual Register Vol. I. From January to June, 1802London: 1802The first volume of William Cobbett's bound 'Weekly Political Register', a publication deemed radical for its time. -
1950 L'Oeuf de HeronParis: 1950A fine example of the limited edition of Giroux's French translation of Yeats's 'The Herne's Egg', one of only 25 copies printed on Marais paper. -
1901 Magner's Standard Horse and Stock BookNew York; Akron; Chicago: 1901A very scarce, full morocco copy of this richly informative illustrated title. -
1863-1864 London Society: An Illustrated Magazine of Light and Amusing LiteratureLondon: 1863-1864Two early bound volumes of this copiously illustrated Victorian monthly, contributed by various anonymous writers of the period. -
1932 Weeds of Grass LandLondon: 1932A charming and very scarce first edition of this botany title, with many richly coloured and monochrome plates. -
1933 The Collected Poems of W. B. YeatsLondon: 1933An exceptional example of the first UK edition of W. B. Yeats's collected poems, in a wonderful example of the scarce and sought-after publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1888 Oeuvres Economiques et Philosophiques de F. QuesnayFrankfurt [Francfort]; Paris: 1888A handsome copy of this very scarce title, collecting the philosophical and economic works of Francois Quesnay. -
1934 Letters to the New IslandCambridge, Mass: 1934An exceptionally lovely association copy of the first collected edition of these essays by W. B. Yeats. From the library of Yeats scholar Marion Witt, and with contextual annotations throughout. -
1932 The National Costumes of HollandLondon: 1932A smart limited edition study of traditional Dutch regional costume, with fifty full-colour lithographic plates and a map. -
1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom, a triumphLondon; Toronto: 1935A first trade, first-impression edition of T. E. Lawrence’s account of the Arab Revolt, richly illustrated with plates and maps and recording his service with Bedouin forces during 1916-18. -
1924 Mark Twain's Autobiography in Two VolumesNew York; London: 1924A handsome complete first edition pair of Mark Twain's posthumous autobiography. -
1906 Scotland's Story; A Child's History of ScotlandLondon: 1906A scarce copy of this historical account of Scotland for children, illustrated in colour, bound in full morocco. -
1903 Where There is Nothing: Being Volume One of Plays for an Irish TheatreLondon: 1903An excellent first edition of W. B. Yeats' forgotten play, housed in a contemporary morocco slipcase. -
1870 The Miniature Fruit GardenLondon: 1870A very scarce and well-illustrated horticultural title by influential nurseryman Thomas Rivers. -
1925 The Story of a Red-DeerLondon: 1925The illustrated edition of a lovely children's book that follows the life of a beloved creature native to the British Isles. -
1813 The Young Man's Best CompanionBurslem: 1813Illustrated throughout with engraved plates, this is a fascinating 19th century educational guide for young gentlemen, offering a wealth of instructional information on diverse subjects. -
1916 The Poetical Works of William B. YeatsNew York : 1916An excellent two-volume collection of W. B. Yeats' poetical works. -
1936 Dramatis Personae 1896-1902, Estrangement, The Death of Synge, The Bounty of SwedenLondon: 1936The scarcer true first edition of this interesting autobiographical collection from Irish poet and dramatist, W. B. Yeats, with the unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1830 Topographical and Statistical Descriptions of the Counties of Stafford, Salop, and DerbyLondon: c1830Three volumes bound into one, providing a topographical and statistical description of the counties of Stafford, Salop, and Derby. -
c1940 Five Blank Notebooks and Unused Photograph Albums from the Library of Holbrook JacksonNot Stated: c1940A wonderful collection of five unused blank notebooks and photograph albums from the library of prominent British journalist, writer and publisher Holbrook Jackson, one of the leading bibliophiles of his time. -
1797 An Account of the Convincement and Call to the Ministry of Margaret Lucas, Late of Leek, in StaffordshireLondon: 1797A very scarce copy of this late eighteenth century work on the religious calling of Margaret Lucas. -
1931 Conflict; Angora to AfghanistanLondon: 1931A first edition copy of this illustrated work by English travel writer and explorer Rosita Forbes. -
1925 Early Poems and StoriesLondon: 1925The first edition of this W. B. Yeats anthology comprising his early poems and stories, with the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1913 The Eighteen NinetiesLondon: 1913A bright and attractive example of the first edition of Holbrook Jackson's study of society and culture of the 1890s, beautifully illustrated throughout. -
1913 The Peak District of Derbyshire and the NeighbourhoodLondon; Edinburgh; Dublin; New York: 1913A lovely and uncommon travel guide to the Peak District, filled with folding maps. -
1940 India's ArmyLondon: [1940]A beautifully illustrated account of the British Indian Army, with coloured illustrations, and collectible cigarette cards tipped in.