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1892-1941 North American Synod JournalsToronto; Albany; San Francisco: 1892-1941A highly impressive and very scarce collection of fifty-nine synod journals of seven different Episcopalian diocese in North America, offering a fantastic history of the church in the 20th century. -
1808-1898 Thirty-Four Pastoral Letters of the Episcopalian ChurchNew York; Philadelphia: 1808-1898An impressive collection of the very scarce first editions of thirty-four of the Pastoral Letters of the Protestant Episcopal Church, offering theological guidance and instruction. -
1912 Notes on the Sarum Hymni Cum Notis: Antwerp, 1541London: 1912A bright example of the very scarce limited edition first edition of E. Gordon Duff's bibliographical study of a rare 1541 Sarum hymnal. -
1944 Whitaker's Almanack for the Year of Our Lord 1945London: 1944A nice copy of Whitaker's almanack for the year 1945, with many colour maps to the rear, including one folding. -
1918 The Post Office London Directory for 1919London: [1918]The Post Office London Directory for 1919, comprised of three volumes in one, in the publisher's original cloth. -
1839 Treatises on Architecture, Buildings, Masonry, Joinery, and Carpentry, From the Encyclopaedia BritannicaEdinburgh: 1839The seventh edition of this series of three treatises from the Encyclopaedia Britannica, the longest running in-print encyclopaedia in the English language. -
1937-1940 2vol General Price ListLondon: 1937-1940Two original department store catalogues from Army and Navy Stores Limited, both published in the immediate build-up and beginning of the Second World War, with thousands of original advertisements. -
1907 2Vols The Post Office London Directory for 1907London: 1907A scarce copy of 1907 Kelly’s Post Office Directory, complete in two volumes, offering an exceptionally detailed insight into Edwardian London with extensive advertisements. -
1888 History of the Parishes of East and West HamLondon: 1888An incredibly scarce first edition illustrated local history by Katharine Fry, daughter of prison reformer Elizabeth Fry. -
1867 Bunhill-fields Burial-GroundLondon: 1967An incredibly scarce reprint of the 1717 title, cataloguing inscriptions throughout London's 'Dissenters Burial-Place'. -
1706-1708 The Athenian Oracle: Being an Entire Collection of all the Valuable QuestionsLondon: 1706-1708The first three volumes of this very scarce collection of questions and answers drawn from the popular periodical 'The Athenian Mercury', handsomely bound in panelled calf. -
1730 Repertorium: Sculptile-Typicum or a Complete Collection and Explanation of the Several Marks and CyphersLondon: 1730A very scarce first English translation from Pellegrino Antonio Orlandi's 'Abecedario Pittorico', illustrated with wood-cut marks and cyphers of 160 engravers. -
1844-1853 The Evergreen, or Church-Offering for all Seasons; Monthly Church MagazineNew Haven; New York : 1844-1853Ten volumes of this very scarce American church magazine 'The Evergreen', complete with twelve monthly issues to each. -
1871-1873 The Parish MagazineLondon: 1871-1873The first edition of three 1870s volumes of J. Erskine Clarke's popular Anglican periodical, a fascinating source in revealing Victorian local parish concerns. -
1804-1811 The Farmer's Magazine: A Periodical WorkEdinburgh: 1804-1811Charmingly illustrated and with two folding colour plates, present here are two handsomely bound early 19th century volumes of this important agricultural periodical. -
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1897 George Morland's Pictures: Their Present Possessors, with Details of the CollectionsLondon: 1897The author's own copy of this George Morland bibliography, copiously inscribed throughout with his later notes and amendments. -
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. -
1837 7Vols Lives of Eminent and Illustrious Englishmen, from Alfred the Great to the Latest Times, On an Original PlanGlasgow: 1837A seven-volume set of Cunningham’s illustrated Lives of Eminent and Illustrious Englishmen, with engraved portraits and extensive biographies of major figures across English history. -
1876 A Survey of London, Written in the Year 1598London: 1876An uncommon copy of this work, in original half straight grained morocco, with illustrations. -
1756 The Monitor: Or, British Freeholder from August 9, 1755, to July 31, 1756, both InclusiveLondon: 1756The uncommon first edition of the first volume of the eighteenth century Whig periodical, 'The Monitor: Or British Freeholder'. -
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1896 History of the Three Royal Exchanges, The Gresham Lectures, and Gresham AlmshousesLondon: 1896A detailed history of London’s three Royal Exchanges and the Gresham charitable endowments, tracing the architectural and civic legacy of Sir Thomas Gresham. -
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. -
1823 Plan de la Ville de BordeauxParis: 1823An incredibly scarce 1823 map of Bordeaux, drawn by Pierrugues and D. Bero, and in original blue slipcase. -
1890 Catalogue of the Library of the Royal Archaeological Institute of Great Britain and IrelandLondon: 1890A very scarce first edition archaeological reference catalogue, with provenance from Hellier Robert Hadsley Gosselin, Secretary of the Institute. -
1924 The Westminster City Fathers (The Burgess Court of Westminster) 1585-1901 : Being Some Account of Their Powers and Domestic Rule of the City Prior to its Incorporation in 1901.London: 1924A thorough history of Westminster’s Burgess Court from 1585 to 1901, tracing the workings of a vanished civic system on the eve of modern London government, illustrated with plates. -
1855 Environs de Paris de 130 Kiloms a la RondeNot Stated: 1855A very scarce folding map of the area surrounding Paris, rendered by James Wyld, Geographer to Queen Victoria. -
1909 Paris SouterrainParis: 1909A comprehensive and thorough study of underground Paris, from geology and catacombs to sewers and the first Metro lines, illustrated with nineteen colour maps. -
c.1920-1932 2vol Set Guides to LondonLondon: c.1920-1932 (Vol1 undated, dated from the London Underground website. Guide No.1 ran 1920-1922)An pair of uncommon and very scarce guides to travel in an around London, from the early 20th Century. -
1876 2vol Set Handbook to the Environs of LondonLondon: 1876An uncommon set, in original red cloth binding, with postcard and letters slotted inside. -
1905-1907 Two Copies of Hotel Cecil Ephemera: Cobden Club Dinner Speeches and Playgoers’ Club Ladies’ Dinner MenuLondon: 1905-1907A pair of early-20th-century items of Hotel Cecil ephemera, capturing the Free Trade politics of the Cobden Club and the glamour of the Playgoers’ Club Ladies’ Dinner chaired by Marie Tempest. -
1878 A Catalogue of Maps, Plans, and Views of LondonLondon: 1878A very scarce catalogue of historic architectural records of London, presented to Tate Library by the once Mayor of London. -
1873 Eccentricities of the French LanguageLondon: 1873A very scarce English-oriented edition of Dictionnaire de L'argot Parisien, a humorous dictionary of Parisian slang. -
1853 4vol The SpectatorLondon: 1853; 1854; 1854; 1855Smart full-calf collection of essays from notable London 18th-century periodical The Spectator. -
1934 A History of British CarpetsEssex: 1934A profusely illustrated first edition of Tattersall’s authoritative history of British carpet manufacturing, handsomely bound in half morocco. -
1869 Diccionario de La Lengua CastellaMadrid: 1869A comprehensive and charming revised edition of the official Dictionary of the Castilian language, created by the Spanish Academy. In full decorative calf.