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1930 Advice to Young Men and (Incidentally) to Young WomenLondon: 1930A smart limited edition of William Cobbett's witty and provocative classic on moral and social advice, illustrated with eight colour plates and complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1920 The Chapbook (A Monthly Miscellany): Nos 15, 16 and 17London: 1920Three first edition issues of Harold Monro's poetry periodical 'The Chapbook' bound together, including the very scarce nos. 15 and 16. -
1922 The Tyro, No 2: A Review of the Arts of Painting, Sculpture and DesignLondon: 1922Illustrated throughout, this is the first edition of the second issue of Wyndham Lewis's periodical of the arts 'The Tyro', including an essay from T. S. Eliot. -
1928 Catalogue 161. A Collection of Original Manuscripts Letters & Books of Oscar WildeLondon: 1928A bright first edition of this scarce limited edition record of a significant collection of original Oscar Wilde material, including manuscripts and personal letters. -
c1950-2005 23vol Set Typography Specimen BookletsFrankfurt am Main; Salfords; Cheltenham; London; Sandhurst; San Francisco; San Jose; Offenbach: [1967]; c1958; c1969; c1950; 1950 (Undated, dated from copies held by the National Library of Scotland); Undated; c2000; c1990 (Dated from a copy held by the University of Sussex Library); 2005; 2001; 2005; 2005; Undated; 1968; 1965; 1969; 1962A sizeable collection of many incredibly scarce typography specimen books, including titles on offset printing and filmsetting. -
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1994-2004 The Aubrey-Maturin Series, and Further Works from Patrick O'BrianLondon; New York: 1994-2004A complete set of O'Brian's thrilling Aubrey-Maturin series, with three signed letters from the author, with five first editions, two signed novels, and five further works by and about the author and his naval adventures. -
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. -
1812 A Complete and Universal Dictionary of the English LanguageBungay: 1812A handsomely bound example of the first Bungay edition of Barclay's impressive English language dictionary, illustrated throughout with engraved plates and hand coloured maps. -
1934 Housecraft Principles and PracticeLondon: 1934A very scarce illustrated and instructional title, seen here with its incredibly scarce, unclipped original dust wrapper. -
1936 Five Halley LecturesOxford: 1936An incredibly scarce first edition of this collection of astronomy lectures, with monochrome illustrations. -
1750-1751 The Midwife: Or, Old Woman's MagazineLondon: 1750-1751Two handsomely bound first edition volumes of this very scarce 'Old Woman's Magazine', a short-lived periodical featuring poetry, social commentary, and satire. -
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2001 Raggedy Ann and Johnny Gruelle: A Bibliography of Published WorksGretna: 2001Signed first edition of Patricia Hall's expansive bibliography on Johnny Gruelle's published works, profusely illustrated throughout. -
c.1840 An Abstract of the Proceedings of the Veterinary Medical AssociationLondon: c.1840 (Undated, this is the final year of the session recorded within)An incredibly scarce copy of this half calf illustrated record of the Veterinary Medical Association. -
1833-1845 Four Complete Quarterly Navy ListsLondon: 1833-1845A terrific collection of four complete Quarterly Navy Lists, a comprehensive directory of officers and ships of the Royal Navy. Rare to find completed years. -
1817-1845 A Collection of Monthly Navy ListsLondon: 1817-1845A scarce selection of issues from this comprehensive naval directory, 'The Navy List', including a rare early example from 1817. -
1840-1843 The Navy List, Corrected to the 20th March, 1840 & 20th March, 1843London: 1840-1843Two very scarce monthly issues of The Navy List, a comprehensive naval directory listing officers, ships, ports and stations. -
1862 The Navy List (January, 1862)[London]: 1862The very scarce January 1862 issue of The Navy List, a comprehensive directory of officers and ships of the Royal Navy. -
1842-1854 The New Navy ListLondon: 1842-1854Two very scarce first edition volumes of 'The New Navy List' for the years 1842 and 1854, offering detailed information on officers and their ranks. -
1830-1831 The Navy List for 1830-1831London: 1830-1831Four very scarce first edition volumes of 'The Navy List' bound in a single volume, updating the list from 1830 to 1831. -
1842 A Naval and Military Technical Dictionary of the French LanguageWoolwich; London: 1842A bright example of the very scarce first edition of Robert Burn's dictionary and translation of French naval terms. -
1900 Encyclopedia of NeedleworkMulhouse, Alsace: 1900A revised edition of Dillmont's comprehensive and highly useful handbook to embroidery, including stitching techniques and colour plates, in the original slipcase. -
1858 2vol Webster's Improved DictionaryLondon: 1858A revised and updated edition of Noah Webster's landmark American dictionary, including essays on the English Language and lexacography. -
1913-1917 London Show Catalogues Shire Horse SocietyLondon: 1913-1917A 4 volume collection of incredibly scarce souvenir catalogues, with many illustrated agricultural advertisements. -
1924 Rats and How to Destroy ThemLondon: 1924A scarce first edition of this comprehensive vermin-control manual, with practical detail on rats and their destruction, illustrated throughout. -
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. -
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. -
1897 The Dome: a Quarterly containing Examples of All the ArtsLondon: 1897The first edition of the first issue of 'The Dome', an illustrated late 19th-century literary periodical edited by Ernest J. Oldmeadow. -
c1750 The SpectatorLondon: c1750A complete set of this popular short-lived periodical, previously owned by Dorset Yeomanry captain and founder of Bournemouth, Lewis Tregonwell. -
c.1866 Master's Ready Reckoner New EditionLondon; New York: c. 1866 (Undated, dated approximately from copies held by the Trinity College Dublin Library and Newcastle University Libraries)An uncommon title of calculated values and tables, in a new, updated edition. -
c1930 A Peep into Punch; Punch, the Peep Show; Five Minutes with Punch; Selections from PunchLondon: c1930A wonderful and scarce collection of four charming pamphlets advertising the satirical magazine 'Punch, or The London Charivari', which ran between 1841 and 2002. -
c1952-1981 6 Vols Royal Commemorative PublicationsLondon; Watford; Cape Town: c1952-1981A visually rich six-volume collection of 20th-century royal commemorative publications, documenting coronations, jubilees, and royal weddings from George VI to Charles and Diana. -
1910 The ABC and XYZ of Bee CultureMedina, Ohio: 1910A substantial early encyclopaedia of apiculture, profusely illustrated and documenting over three decades of advances in honeybee care, management, and beekeeping practice. -
1923 The ABC and XYZ of Bee CultureMedina: 1923A substantial early encyclopaedia of apiculture documenting four decades of developments in honeybee care, management, and beekeeping practice, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1982 A Shropshire Word-BookShrewsbury: 1982An entertaining and insightful dictionary into archaic and provincial words that originate from the rural English county of Shropshire.