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Genealogy & Heraldry
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1958 The Rooper StoryLondon: 1958A very scarce privately printed 1958 first edition of The Rooper Story, a richly illustrated genealogical history compiled by John Roydon Rooper, detailing the family’s lineage, estates, and service. -
1902 Some Feudal Coats of ArmsOxford and London: 1902The first edition of this lavishly illustrated study into feudal coats of arms, illustrated with many colour zinco etchings throughout. -
1902 A Portfolio of Royal DescentsLondon: 1902A very scarce genealogical work on the descendants of the medieval British king, Edward I, owned and signed by one of the individuals mentioned within. -
1900 A Catalogue of Westminster Records Deposited at the Town Hall, Caxton Street, in the Custody of the Vestry of St. Margaret & St. JohnLondon: 1900A detailed catalogue of the Westminster parish records of St. Margaret and St. John, offering insight into the civic and ecclesiastical history of one of London’s oldest communities. -
1930 History of the Family of SandysBarrow-in-Furness: 1930Illustrated throughout with photographic plates, and in a half morocco binding, this is the first edition of E. S. Sandy's highly detailed account of his family history. -
1908 The Rutland Magazine and County Historical Record Volume IIIOakham: 1908This volume of The Rutland Magazine, containing extracts from multiple issues, features plates and a fold-out genealogical table on local history, genealogy, and antiquities, finely rebound in full tree calf by Baker and Son. -
1840 4 Vols in 2 Lives of the Lindsays; or, A Memoir of the Houses of Crawford and BalcarresLondon: 1840A smartly bound set of first editions in half morocco, this set contains four volumes, bound as two, tracing the Lindsay family’s legacy. -
1884 Chronicles of the Yorkshire family of StapletonLondon: 1884The scarce first edition of this work detailing the lineage and estates of this distinguished Yorkshire Family of Stapleton, illustrated with plates and fold-out genealogical tables. -
1882 A Book of Worthies: Gathered from the Old Histories and Now Written AnewLondon: 1882A handsomely bound prize copy in full calf by Relfe Brothers, this new edition of Charlotte M. Yonge’s Book of Worthies offers biographical sketches of historical, biblical, and classical figures. -
1897 Antiquarian Notes, Historical, Genealogical, and Social (Second Series)Inverness: 1897A scarce first edition of the second series of this detailed parish-by-parish survey of Inverness-shire, preserving Highland history, genealogy, and tradition, in the publisher’s original quarter roan with cloth boards. -
1836-1838 4vol A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Commoners of Great Britain and IrelandLondon: 1836-1838A complete four volume set of this genealogical and heraldic study of British and Irish commoners from Irish genealogist John Burke. -
1862 2vol A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and IrelandLondon: 1862A two volume set of the fourth edition of Burke's genealogical and heraldic dictionary of the British (including Ireland) Landed Gentry. -
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1916 The Pickerings of Barlby, York and WetherbyLondon: 1916British chemist and horticulturist Percival Spencer Umfreville Pickering's own copy of his very scarce genealogical study of his family, with his own annotations throughout. -
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1895-1902 3vol Visitation of England and WalesNot Stated: 1895-1902The third, fourth, and tenth volumes of this monumental heraldic study from Howard and Crisp, signed limited edition copies. -
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1895-1902 3vol Visitation of England and WalesNot Stated: 1895-1902The third, fourth, and tenth volumes of this monumental heraldic study from Howard and Crisp, signed limited edition copies. -
1791 Kearsley's Complete Peerage of England Scotland and IrelandLondon: [1791]A two volume detailed account of titled aristocracy in England, Scotland and Ireland, in full contemporary calf bindings. -
1862 The Royal Kalendar, and Court and City Register for England, Scotland, Ireland, and the ColoniesLondon: 1862The very scarce 1862 'Royal Kalendar', being an almanac and directory of notable persons in Great Britain, Ireland and America. -
1878 London Directory Of 1677: The Oldest Printed List Of The Merchants And Bankers Of LondonLondon: 1878A smart copy of this reproduction of the rare original directory of London for the year 1677. -
1938 Royal Blue Book Court & Parliamentary Guide 1938 from Kelly's Directories Ltd.London: 1938A very scarce copy of the Royal Blue Book Court & Parliamentary Guide for the year 1938 from Kelly's Directories. -
1929 Royal Blue Book Court & Parliamentary Guide 1929 from Kelly's Directories Ltd.London: 1929A very scarce copy of the Royal Blue Book Court & Parliamentary Guide for the year 1929 from Kelly's Directories. -
1916 The Devonshire House CircleNew York: 1916A vanishingly scarce first edition offering a richly illustrated glimpse into the Whig-aligned Devonshire House circle, richly illustrated with monochrome portrait plates. -
1825 The Wiltshire Register for 1825Melksham: 1825A very scarce copy of the Wiltshire Register for the year 1825, in modern binding. -
1924-1925 Men of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire: Being Biographical Notices of Five Hundred Men and WomenNottingham: 1924-1925A very scarce, first edition of this comprehensive biographical dictionary of 500 notable Nottinghamshire figures, including medical, civic, and scientific leaders, with supplement. -
1902 The Registers of Headon, Co. Notts. 1566-1812London: 1902An exceptionally scarce, privately printed transcription of Headon parish registers (1566–1812), preserving baptisms, marriages, burials, banns, and local parish life in detail, with a signed binding. -
1915 A History Of WymeswoldLondon: 1915A very scarce first edition of this meticulously researched history of Wymeswold, richly illustrated with black-and-white plates, drawn from rare parish records. -
1881 Scottish Arms, Being a Collection of Armorial Bearings, A.D. 1370-1678Edinburgh: 1881The scarce first edition of Robert Riddle Stodart's limited edition study of medieval Scottish arms, illustrated in colour. -
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1893-1898 Visitation of England and WalesLondon: 1893-1898The first and third volume of Frederick Arthur Crisp's monumental heraldic study. Signed, limited edition volumes, which are illustrated throughout. -
1931 Boutell's Manual of HeraldryLondon: 1931A revised, illustrated edition of Charles Boutell's 'Manual of Heraldry', with colour plates. -
1921 Dress and Insignia Worn at His Majesty's CourtLondon: 1921The scarce first edition of this study of the court dress of King George V, illustrated throughout in colour. -
1930 The Chronicler of European ChivalryLondon: 1930Vibrantly illustrated with tipped in colour plates, present here is the first edition of The Studio's 1930 special winter issue, a study of European heraldry and chivalry through history. -
1930 The Chronicler of European ChivalryLondon: 1930Vibrantly illustrated with tipped in colour plates, present her is the first edition of The Studio's 1930 special winter issue, a study of European heraldry and chivalry through history. -
1897 Medals and Decorations of the British Army and NavyWestminster: 1897The first edition of this colourfully illustrated guide and history of the medals in the British Army and Navy, complete in two volumes and illustrated throughout. -
1892 A Hand-Book of the Orders of ChivalryLondon: 1892The vibrant first edition of Charles Norton Elvin's detailed guide to the orders of chivalry, illustrated throughout with vibrant chromolithographs. -
1867 An Index to Printed Pedigrees, Contained in County and Local HistoriesLondon: 1867The first edition of this uncommon bibliographical reference work on books containing pedigrees, compiled by Charles Bridger. -
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1828 Appendix. Evidences Relating to the Estates of Henry Smith EsquireLondon: 1828A very scarce account of the estates left behind by Henry Smith, by Joseph Gwilt, the author's own copy. -
1924 Kelly's Handbook to the Titled, Landed and Official Classes for 1924London: 1924A copy of the fiftieth annual edition of Kelly's Handbook, for the year 1924.