'With an Introduction on the study of Ecclesiastical history'. Twelve lectures given by Stanley, giving a thorough account of the Eastern orthodox Church and its relations with the Latin Church and Islam. Including significant study of the Council of Nicaea [more...]
The first six volumes of Kingslake great account of the Crimean War that appeared between 1863 to 1887. Sixth edition, the 'Cabinet edition'. With b/w maps and plans plus a terrific fold out sketch of Sevastopol and two plans of the Battle of Alma.. Rubbing [more...]
Complete set of first editions. Published 1948-1954. With b/w fold-out maps. 8vo. (220x150mm). No DJs. Some light rubbing to edges, a few marks to covers. Foxing to page edges and front matter. Else clean and sound. Good. *Due to size and weight, ext [more...]
'From the foundation of the City to the sole rule of Julius Caesar'. Splendid special quarter leather Folio Society edition of Mommsen's classic work of Roman History published in three volumes from 1854-1856. Mommsen considered Caesar the paragon of enlight [more...]
Pleasing quarter leather binding of Wood's accessible guide to the Animal Kingdom. Arranged by species, Wood describes the behavior and physiology of the animals in a narrative but scientifically learned style. With charming b/w illustrations plus diagrams o [more...]
Exploration of the two branches of common law by the great legal scholar. First edition. 8vo. Mild shelf-wear and toning to covers. With the name and bookplate of one George A. Grove of 4 Stone Buildings, Lincolns Inn. Mild tanning to page edges, else cl [more...]
Poetic, literary account of the history, creation and uses of perfumes through the ages. With numerous b/w illustrations. 8vo. DJ has tears with loss to rear, toning to spine. Peculiar chip/abrasion damage to top of fore-edge, with loss to top of board and [more...]
The butterflies portion of the illustrated edition of Newman's significant guide to british lepidoptera. With numerous b/w engravings within the text. Bound in full leather. Inner and outer dentelles, marbled end-papers. All edges gilt. No date but c. 1871 [more...]
Limited to 350 copies. History of the village of Hailes (Hayles) in Gloucestershire, including its Abbey. With numerous b/w images and illustrations, some in colour. With a card pamphlet with a plan of the Abbey and Church. quarter Vellum. Fore-edge rough [more...]
Descriptions of the museums of britain, arranged alphabetically, With various newspaper cuttings and ephemera from some museums. Some bumping and rubbing to spine and edges. Foxing to top edge. Contents clean and sound. Good. [more...]
T Osborne, C Hitch, A Millar, John Rivington, S Crowder, P Davey and B Law & Co., T Longman and C Ware 1763
Volume of the universal history dealing with the Americas, from the arrival of Columbus and the earliest spanish explorers to aftermath of the campaigns of the conquistadors from Peru to Mexico. Half leather with marbled boards. Rubbing and wear to leather, c [more...]
'Being a Familiar introduction to the use of the instrument and the study of microscopical science.' Fourth edition. Illustrated with upwards of 500 engravings. An early example of this classic text. engraved title page and frontispice with hundreds of b/w [more...]
'A New and Shorter edition of a famous work'. New edition of Hammerton's ethnographic account of the various cultures and peoples of the world, arranged by country. With numerous b/w and colour images. Complete in two volumes. 4to. No date but c. 1935. D [more...]
Mate's Illustrated Guides; Photochrom Company 1907
No date but c. 1907. Scarce pictorial guide to Scarborough with a brief history of the town. With numerous b/w photographic images with a fold out panorama. B/w advertisements to front and rear. Oblong 4to. Rubbing to edges. Contents clean. Good. [more...]
Fascinating study of the many mysteries and conspiracies surrounding Francis Bacon's life and work, drawn from analysis of contemporary sources. Including an account of his life, his links with Elizabeth I, Edmund Spenser and Shakespeare as well as his Cipher [more...]
Neat edition of Carlyle's authoritative and influential history of the French Revolution (1837). Complete in three volumes, from the Centenary edition of Carlyle's work. With tissue guarded frontispieces and plates showing various key figures. Fore edges ro [more...]
Complete set of Churchill's popular, albeit selective, history of the English Speaking peoples, that reflected his belief in the 'Special Relationship'. Volumes I & II are 2nd impressions, III & IV are first printings. With b/w maps. Large 8vo. No DJs. Mi [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...]
Collection of all Caldecott's pictures books up until 1881 including The House that Jack Built (1878); The Diverting History of John Gilpin (1878); Elegy on a Mad Dog (1879); The Babes in the Wood (1879); The Three Jovial Huntsmen (1880); Sing a Song of Sixpen [more...]
