'Complied from Parochial Records, archives of various foundation, the Harleian MSS. and other authentic sources.' The complete four volumes from the Topographer and Engraver's readable architectural history of London (1802, 1803, 1803. 1807). Given unfettered [more...]
Two books bound as one. Advice to a Son (sixth edition) (1658) and Political Reflections upon the Government of the Turks and Discourses on Machiavelli, The King of Sweden, Martin Luther et al. (1662). Both published by Thomas Robinson. A courtier during th [more...]
Rivingtons; Murray; Hatchards; Clarke; Taylor and Sherwood, Neeley and Jones 1814
Tremendous account of the great cathedrals of Britain; describing their history, architecture and relics. All 27 Cathedrals extant in 1814 are featured, each with numerous finely engraved plates and plans. In total there are 229 plates (including frontispiece [more...]
Lavishly illustrated, hefty folio Virtue edition of Shakespeare's plays. With 46 full page steel engravings including frontis-portrait and engraved title pages, done from the pictures of Cope, Frith, Leslie, Maclise and others. Contains all Shakespeare's play [more...]
Lavishly illustrated account of the history of the nineteenth century and how it reflected in the culture, fashions and mores of society. Features hundreds of images of pictures and engravings, with dozens of colour plates reproduced from La Mode, Gallery of [more...]
Fascinating introduction to the history of Japan. Commissioned by the Yamato society to promote a more nuanced appreciation of Japan beyond its military prowess. Intended for european and american readers it tells the political and social history of the coun [more...]
The Extant books (XIV -XXXI) of Ammianus Marcellninus' great history of Rome, the Res Gestae, concerning the years 353 to 378 AD. With observations by Dutch Scholar and Leiden Professor Marcus Zuerius van Boxhorn and a brief account of Marcellinus' life and w [more...]
Early edition of Irving's sometimes imaginative (though less so than in his biography of Columbus) history of conquest of Granada that saw Ferdinand II defeat Abu Abdallah Muhammad, conquering the last muslim stronghold in Spain in 1491. Irving traveled to Sp [more...]
Palgrave's great history of the Anglo-saxon period first published in 1831 as A History of England: The Anglo-saxon period. Starting with swift examination of Roman Britain, Palgrave is able to describe emergence of Anglo Saxon England, with its customs, reli [more...]
Rare, early guide to the British museum and its exhibits, with numerous b/w wood engravings. Contains a brief history then a 'guided' tour describing the various rooms and display cabinets with detailed explanations of the science and history behind them. Ha [more...]
The complete companion to Volume III of Randolph Churchill's definitive biography of his father, which was taken over by Martin Gilbert following Randolph's death. In two volumes, Part I August 19141- April1915 & Part 2 May 1915- December1916. Contains the [more...]
Hefty half leather binding of Josephus' works including the Antiquities of the Jews and the Wars of the Jews to which is added seven dissertations concerning Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, James the Just, God's Command to Abraham etc.. With an introductory es [more...]
Hefty, readable yet surprisingly scholarly history of the world from the earliest times to the present day, written by a host of historians. With numerous b/w images plus fold put maps and diagrams. Beginning with an astrophysical explanation of the universe [more...]
First edition of Ellis' account of experiences in Madagascar. His second book regarding his mission and his most important, in which he is finally granted access to the country and could begin working towards the royal family's conversion. Ellis was a talent [more...]
Splendid, detailed description of the forum and the palatine hill of Rome in light of archaeological evidence. With numerous b/w images and two fold out plans. Contains the many inscriptions found in the original abbreviated Latin. Publisher's quarter leath [more...]
Volume one of the fourth edition of Rapin's influential history of England, concerning the period of Roman rule in Britain until 1066 and reign of William the Conqueror. Complete with 2 fold out maps of Roman and Saxon Britain, 4 pull out genealogical trees of [more...]
Handsome fine leather binding of Scott's epic historical poem concerning the Battle of Flodden Field. Featuring photographic plates. Elaborate gilt decoration to spine and covers. Raised bands. All edges gilt. Inner and outer dentelles. Marbled end-paper [more...]
Handsome full leather binding of Colletta's controversial history of Naples, featuring a life of the author by Gino Capponi. Text in ITALIAN. 12mo. [xxiii] 421 + 444pp. Marbled end-papers with matching marbling to page edge. Very light foxing to front matte [more...]
Hefty volume containing 303 full page b/w photographs of Indian landscapes, architecture and artworks. Arranged by location. With map and index. Small Folio [xxxiv]304pp. General wear and marking to covers. Small mark to fore-edge. One plate (Taj Mahal) ha [more...]
Handsome series of detailed histories of key European figures from the 16th and 17th centuries, that tell the story of political and social development of the continent. Translated by other hands but edited and introduced by Sir Edmund Head. Decorated cloth. [more...]
