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...]
Canadian War Records Office; The Pictorial Newspaper Co. 1917
Complete run of the magazine, in book form, detailing Canadian actions in World War One. With numerous b/w images and maps plus colour plates. Bound in half leather. 4to. Slight shelf-wear. A few nicks to covers. Tanning to page edges. Contents clean an [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...]
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...]
' 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...]
Hefty one volume edition of this scarce, suprisingly insightful and analytic account of the various royal families around the world and how these countries are governed. With numerous b/w images showing the people and palaces. Decorated end-papers. All edg [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...]
The British Library; The Bibliographical Society; Oak Knoll Press 2011
Comprehensive collection and bibliography of Bewick's work, with a full catalogue of his engravings and artwork and an account of his workshop and career with extensive notes. With numerous b/w illustrations and colour frontisportrait. Complete with cloth co [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...]
Special Folio Society edition of Bewick's magnum Opus: The History and Description of Land Birds of 1797 and History and Description of Water Birds that was published in 1804. This edition is based on the revised text of 1826. With numerous b/w illustrations [more...]
Scarce late georgian era guide to London and its boroughs, illustrated with 'upwards of 100' steel engraved plates. A comprehensive guide to the municipal features of the city, down to paving and crime, with a brief history of the city as well as descriptions [more...]
Articles, advertisements with numerous tipped in colour plates. Includes an advert of Gandhi's 8 volume biography. 4to. Bright and clean within, cerasing and tears to covers. Good overall. [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...]
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...]
