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Genealogy & Heraldry
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1885 A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerage and BaronetageLondon: 1885The forty-seventh edition of Burke's Peerage, very smartly bound here in half morocco. -
1963 Burke's Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage, Baronetage and KnightageLondon: 1963A smart 103rd edition of Burke's Peerage on the ancestry and heraldry of the peerage of Great Britain and Ireland. -
1940 Roll of the Baronets As Authorized by Royal WarrantDorking: 1940A smart copy of this scarce official roll of the Baronets for the year 1940. -
1921 George Heriot's School Roll of Honour 1914-1919Edinburgh: 1921A scarce first edition of this roll of honour for George Heriot's School for the years 1914 to 1919. -
1897 The Blazon of Episcopacy: Being the Arms Borne by or Attributed to the Archbishops and BishopsOxford: 1897A smart reference work detailing the armorial bearings of the Archbishops and Bishops across England and Wales. -
1660 A Display of Heraldrie[London]: [1660]An early edition of John Guillim's monumental work on heraldry, an important work with coat of arms illustrated throughout. -
1879-1880 Jonas Paxton's Labour Time BookNot Stated: 1879-1880The employee and labour log-book of Victorian era auctioneer and land agent Joseph Paxton, covering the years 1879 and 1880. -
1852 Census of Great Britain, 1851. Population Tables.London: 1852The compete three volume population tables of the 1851 census, providing information on the growth of the nation's population from 1801, and illustrated with a wealth of folding maps.. -
1882 Reminiscences, Ancestral, Anecdotal and HistoricLondon: [1882]Sir Bernard Burk's work on the history and genealogy of important families, now revised and remodelled. -
1935 Lineage Book of the National Society of Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America Volume XXIVMassachusetts: 1935The twenty-fourth volume of the lineage book of the National Society of Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America. -
1867 3vol The Scottish Nation; or the Surnames, Families, Literature, Honours, and Biographical History of the People of ScotlandEdinburgh: 1867A complete three volume set of this history of the Scottish people and families, with illustrations. -
1897 Kelly's Handbook to the Titled, Landed and Official Classes for 1897London: 1897An uncommon copy of the Kelly's Handbook for the year 1897. -
1920 Kelly's Handbook to the Titled, Landed and Official Classes for 1920London: 1920A scarce copy of the Kelly's Handbook for the year 1920. -
1769 The Peerage of EnglandLondon: 1769The second edition of this illustrated reference work on the English nobility, by Edward Kimber. -
1861-1863 3vol Vicissitudes of Families and Other EssaysLondon: 1861-1863A complete three volume set of this collection of essays from British genealogist Sir John Bernard Burke. -
2006-2013 2vol Gloucestershire Record Series Volume 20 & 27Bristol: 2006-2013Two smart first edition volumes from the Gloucestershire Record Series. -
2008-2009 2vol Gloucestershire Record Series Volume 22 & 23Bristol: 2008-2009Two smart first edition volumes from the Gloucestershire Record Series. -
1902 Fragmenta Genealogica, Volume VIILondon: 1902A limited edition of this genealogical work from author and genealogist Frederick Arthur Crisp, signed by the author. -
1902 Armorial Families: A Directory of Gentlemen of Coat-ArmourEdinburgh : 1902A pleasing copy of this extensive and authoritative directory of post-Victorian heraldry in Britain, richly illustrated throughout with coats of arms. -
1902-1905 The Ancestor: A Quarterly Review of County and Family History, Heraldry and AntiquitiesLondon : 1902-1905A complete run of issues from this quarterly review of family history, heraldry and antiquities, 'The Ancestor'. -
1863 Morris & Co.'s Commercial Directory & Gazetteer of LincolnshireHounds Gate, Nottingham: 1863A very smart example of the first edition of Morris & Co's very scarce commercial guide to mid-nineteenth century Lincolnshire. -
1875 Debrett's Illustrated House of Commons, and the Judicial Bench for 1875London: 1875A very scarce copy of this reference to the British House of Commons for the year 1875. -
1876 Memorials of the Wesley FamilyLondon: 1876A very scarce first edition of this genealogical and biographical work on the Wesley family, with a folding family tree. -
1898 Who's Who 1898London: 1898A smart copy of this directory from Adam and Charles Black for the year 1898. -
1943 Debrett's Baronetage, Knightage, and CompanionageLondon: 1943A smart copy of this scarce wartime edition of Debrett's Baronetage, Knightage, and Companionage. -
1914 A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Great BritainLondon: 1914A twelfth edition of this vast genealogical history of the British landed gentry. -
1858 Stemmata Botevilliana. Memorials of the Families of de Boteville, ThynneWestminster: 1858A very scarce work by Beriah Botfield printed for private circulation, an illustrated genealogical history of his family. -
1907 Studies in Surnames: A Paper Read by Dr. Joseph Ogilvie Before the Aberdeen Diocesan AssociationAberdeen: 1907A very scarce copy of the paper read by Dr. Joseph Ogilvie on his studies in surnames. -
1965 Iconographia Mendeliana To the Memory of Gregor Johann MendelBrno: 1965An excellent series of photographs and illustrations in memory and celebration of George Mendel, the founder of the modern science of genetics. -
1933 The Honour of LennoxLondon: 1933A historical novel by historian and author James MacFarlane, with stories about the Lennox line and the lives of James the First-Fourth. -
1835 Synopsis of the Extinct Baronetage of EnglandLondon: 1835The scarce first edition of William Courthope's comprehensive study of the baronetcies of England that had become extinct by the time of publication. -
1855 Mottos and their MoralsLondon: 1855The first edition of this vanishingly scarce mid-nineteenth century work on mottos and morals. -
1834 The Art of Heraldry; Explaining the Origin and Use of Arms and Armorial BearingsLondon: 1834A lovely example of this very scarce study of the origins, significance, and application of heraldic symbols. -
2003 3vol Burke's Peerage, Baronetage and KnightageNorth Yorkshire: 2003A smart 107th edition of Burke's Peerage on the ancestry and heraldry of the peerage of Great Britain and Ireland, in the original slip case. -
1862 The Earls of Kildare, and their Ancestors from 1057 to 1773Dublin: 1862A smart presentation copy of this impressive historical dive into the earls of Kildare, with two folding genealogical charts. -
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1996 Chequers: The Prime Minister's Country House and its HistoryLondon : 1996A signed copy of this profusely illustrated exploration of the Chequers Estate in excellent condition.