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Genealogy & Heraldry
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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. -
1863 A Charming Victorian Personal Collection of Monograms and Crests, with Intricate Hand-Drawn DesignsNot Stated : 1863A charming Victorian monogram collecting book, with a variety of emblems presented across unique designs. -
1860 Die Wappenrolle von Zurich Ein heraldisches Denkmal des vierzehnten JahrhundertsZurich : 1860An uncommon volume illustrating the 14th-century Zurich armorial, reproduced here across twenty-five colour plates. -
1891 Leitfaden der HeraldikBerlin: 1891The first edition of this scarce, richly illustrated guide to heraldry. With many examples given in colour throughout. -
1828 The Siege of Carlaverock with the Arms of the Earls, Barons, and Knights, Who Were Present on the OccasionLondon: 1828A brightly illustrated account of the 'Siege of Carlaverock', a fascinating roll of arms in Old French verse which documented each noble or knight present. -
1912-1913 2 Vols Connétables et Maréchaux de FranceParis: 1912-1913A very scarce two-volume limited edition of d’Harcourt’s authoritative history of the Constables and Marshals of France, richly illustrated in colour. Bound in a handsome half morocco by Bayntun, from the library of Captain Richard J. Campbell, OBE. -
1828-1840 Encyclopoedia Heraldica, Or Complete Dictionary of HeraldryLondon: 1828-1840Illustrated with engraved plates and in attractive full calf bindings, this is the very scarce complete first edition of William Berry's impressive study of British heraldry, including the sought after later supplement volume. -
c1960 English Medieval Kingship (A Handwritten Historical Dissertation with Original Hand-Coloured Illustrations)Not Stated : c1960A curious hand-drawn and hand-written research paper on Medieval English Kings by one R. J. Campbell. -
1823 Original Institutions of the Princely Orders of CollarsEdinburgh : 1823A beautiful series of hand-coloured plates, being reproductions of William Segar's previously unpublished 'Princely Orders of Collars'. -
1899 Heraldischer Atlas: Eine Sammlung von heraldischen Musterblattern fur Kunstler, GewerbetreibendeStuttgart : 1899A very scarce first edition of Hugo Gerard Strohl's model book for heraldic drawing, complete with 76 plates in colour and monochrome. -
1896 Illustrated Catalogue of the Heraldic Exhibition Burlington House 1894London: 1896A limited edition catalogue illustrating the heraldic antiquities at an 1894 exhibition at Burlington House. With colour plates. -
1837 The Royal Kalendar; The Court and Country Companion; Ridgway's Peerage; Ridgway's BaronetageLondon: 1837Two handsomely bound and scarce volumes of peerages and reference works for 1837, with both the Royal Calendar and Ridgway's Peerage and Baronetage for the year present. -
1899 McIan's Costumes of the Clans of ScotlandGlasgow: 1899The first edition of this visually rich study of traditional Scottish Highland dress, illustrated with seventy-four coloured plates. -
1834 British Imperial Calendar and Ridgway's Peerage for 1834London: 1834Two handsomely bound and scarce volumes of peerages and reference works for 1834, with both the Imperial Calendar and Ridgway's Peerage for the year present. -
1907 Scalacronica: The Reigns of Edward I, Edward II and Edward III, as recorded by Sir Thomas GrayGlasgow: 1907A scarce limited edition in original quarter vellum, presenting Sir Thomas Gray’s fourteenth-century Anglo-Scottish chronicle in modern English, richly illustrated with colour armorial plates. -
1924 The Jewish Historical Society of England Transactions Sessions 1921-1923London: 1924An uncommon first edition of this illustrated record, the tenth published for the Jewish Historical Society of England. -
1920-1921 2 Vols The Heraldry of the CampbellsEdinburgh: 1920-1921A very scarce, limited first edition of the definitive twentieth-century heraldic history of Clan Campbell, one just of one hundred and fifty copies offered to the public, richly illustrated. -
1892 2 Vols A Treatise on Heraldry British and Foreign With English and French GlossariesEdinburgh; London: 1892A smartly bound first edition of this richly illustrated two-volume reference on British and continental heraldry, from the library of Captain Richard J. Campbell OBE., smartly bound in half morocco by John Bumpus -
1775 The Complete English PeerageLondon: 1775The handsomely bound and charmingly illustrated second edition of Frederic Barlow's scarce and impressive account of the Peerage of England, -
1883 History of the Ancient Parish of Leek in Staffordshire Including Horton, Cheddleton and IpstonesLondon: 1883A subscribers-only limited second edition of Sleigh’s authoritative history of the ancient parish of Leek and its townships, illustrated with plates and numerous fold-out genealogical tables. -
1883 History of the Ancient Parish of Leek in Staffordshire Including Horton, Cheddleton and IpstonesLondon: 1883A scarce subscribers-only limited second edition of Sleigh’s authoritative history of the ancient parish of Leek and its townships, illustrated with plates. -
1913 Markham MemorialsLondon: 1913Beautifully bound in half morocco and illustrated throughout, this is an association copy of Sir Clements Markham's very scarce expansion of the genealogical study of his family. -
1908 Records of an Old Cheshire FamilyLondon: 1908Charmingly illustrated throughout, this is a very scarce limited edition study of the Delves family and their history, in a handsome quarter calf binding. -
1843 The Genealogy and Armorial Bearings of the Sovereigns of EnglandLondon: 1843An uncommon first edition copy of this work, which features a full colour frontispiece, hand coloured maps, and a folding genealogy. -
1790 The Medallic History of England to the RevolutionLondon: 1790The uncommon first edition of John Pinkerton's impressive - and illustrated - history of numismatics in England. -
1847 A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Landed Gentry; Peerage and BaronetageLondon: 1847A wonderful collection of mid-19th century volumes of Burke's Peerage, including his lists of the landed gentry, baronetage and peerage of Britain. -
![1800 The London Kalendar; Or, Court and City Register [...] for the Year 1800](https://roook-pre-live.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/9/8/985f2_211_.jpg)
1800 The London Kalendar; Or, Court and City Register [...] for the Year 1800London: 1800An attractively bound example of the very scarce 1800 edition of this popular work of British history and genealogy, providing the annual register for England, Scotland, Ireland and America. -
![1792 The Royal Kalendar; Or Complete and Correct Annual Register [...] for the Year 1792](https://roook-pre-live.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/9/8/985f2_205_.jpg)
1792 The Royal Kalendar; Or Complete and Correct Annual Register [...] for the Year 1792London: 1792An attractively bound example of the scarce 1792 edition of this popular work of British history and genealogy, providing the annual register for England, Scotland, Ireland and the Colonies. -
1818 The British Imperial Calendar for the Year of Our Lord 1818London: 1818The 1818 volume of 'British Imperial Calendar', a conclusive reference work for British residents of that year, containing a wealth of knowledge conveyed in lists. -
1751 A Short View of the Families of the Present NobilityLondon: 1751A handsome example of the very scarce first edition of Nathaneal Salmon's detailed guide to the peerage and nobility of England in the mid 18th century. -
1725 Observations Introductory to an Historical Essay upon the Knighthood of the BathLondon: 1725The first edition of John Anstis's important work, which helped establish the British order of chivalry 'The Most Honourable Order of the Bath'. -
1794 The Treble Almanack for the Year MDCCXCIVDublin: 1794An exceptional example of the late 18th century Irish 'Treble Almanack', an impressive collection of three directories regarding Irish and English history, illustrated with a folding map of Dublin. -
![1816 The Royal Kalendar: And Court and City Register [...] for the Year 1817](https://roook-pre-live.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/9/8/985f2_187_.jpg)
1816 The Royal Kalendar: And Court and City Register [...] for the Year 1817London: 1816The scarce 1817 edition of this popular work of British history and genealogy, providing the annual register for England, Scotland and Ireland. -
1804 Kearsley's Complete Peerage, of England, Scotland IrelandLondon: 1804Handsomely bound in contemporary tree calf, this is the second volume of the 1804 edition of Kearsley's detailed account of titled aristocracy in England, Scotland and Ireland. -
1791 Kearsley's Complete Peerage, of England, Scotland IrelandLondon: 1791A wonderful example of this scarce two volume detailed account of titled aristocracy in England, Scotland and Ireland, with engraved heraldic illustrations throughout. -
1714 The Laws of Honour: Or, A Compendious Account of the Ancient Derivation of all Titles, DignitiesLondon: 1714Handsomely bound and with engraved plates, this is the scarce first edition of this enormously informative guide to noble ranks and titles in the early 18th century.