Impressive illustrated edition of Green's pioneering history of England that eschews War and International politics and focuses on English people and society; which, according to Green, was more influential to the nation and its development than battles and ki [more...]
'With numerous notes from the works of the most distinguished British and Foreign Naturalists'. Nicely rebound half leather edition of the Poet's work of natural history influenced by the work of Buffon in French. With over 2000 illustrations including numero [more...]
First editon Alfred Radcliffe-Brown important study of the Andaman islanders, based on his field research between 1906-1908. Access to these islands is now largely restricted. Complete with 2 maps and 19 b/w plates plus frontispiece. 8vo. [xiv] 504pp. Ex- [more...]
Nicely rebound copy of James' hefty but readable history of Britain, from the earliest period to the present time. six volumes bound as three. With numerous excellent b/w plates, portraits and fold-out maps bound in at the start of each division. With signif [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...]
Limited edition facsimile of the folios from the Great Domesday book pertaining to Wiltshire. Comprising of three volumes, the first contains a high quality reproduction of the original pages and inserted maps of Britain at the time and a large, detailed map o [more...]
' From the Earliest Period to the Present Time: With a Full Account of the Castle and Churches, Including Also, a Series of Memoirs of the Ancient, illustrious possessors of the domain, With biographical sketches of other eminent persons who have resided upon [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...]
From the Ornithology series of Jardine's Naturalist Library. A study of the Humming birds and including a short biography of Carl Linnaeus. Complete with 34 handcoloured , tissue-guarded plates, plus an engraved title and a fronstiportrait of Linnaeus. With [more...]
Elegant vellum binding of Motley's well researched, popular 1856 account of the Dutch republic. Bevelled edges. Page edges tinted red. Marbled end-papers. Gilt decorated labels to spine. No date but c. 1900. 8vo. Various markings and nicks to covers. C [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...]
Scarce volume by the influential bibical scholar and hebraist, describing the history of world as told through the bible, as well as the relevant historical events that contextualize that text. With tissue guarded b/w engravings and fold out maps and images. [more...]
First edition. Volume II of Jardine's Naturalist Library: Mammalia. A study of the felines. Complete with 36 plates, including engraved title and a fronstiportrait of Sloane. 34 engravings are delicately hand-coloured in a naturalistic fashion. Recently r [more...]
Beautiful Heron heirloom edition of Macaulay's controversial history of England, published from 1848 to 1855, starting from the ascension of James II to peace of Ryswick in 1697. Produced in lambskin leather with 23ct gold tooling to covers and to page edge. [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...]
Lavishly illustrated history of Rome told through its artwork and its depiction in painting and cartography. From ancient times to the present day, with a series of essays on various periods and topics. Hefty Folio sized volume with copious full page colour [more...]
Scarce 'non partisan' account of the life of George III, published soon after his death. Prepared during his final, ailing years it sought to avoid that 'disgusting strain of servile admiration for the royal family' and the cruelty George had been subjected t [more...]
Neat green cloth facsimile edition of the 1867 printing by A. Harrington. An account of the Rochford Hundred derived from 'Former authors, ancient manuscripts and Church registers', exploring 'Churches and chapels, the clergy; the biography and genealogy of f [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...]
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...]
