First volume from this hefty, comprehensive account of the Congo and surrounding areas, derived from George Grenfell's diaries. With numerous b/w images. 8vo. Mark to cover. Rubbing to edges. Foxing to page edges and front matter. Contents clean and bin [more...]
Nicely illustrated history of Britain over the nineteenth century, with key events and dates, each with colour illustrations by Mrs. Ernest Ames. Oblong 4to. Previous owner's inscription to ffep. Previous owner's tape reinforcement to hinges. Toning within [more...]
Scarce, detailed account of the attempts to establish representative government in Britain, and the efforts to suppress it. In particular the reigns of Charles I and Oliver Cromwell. 8vo. Staining to fore-edges that intrudes slightly to margin. Staining/du [more...]
4to. (310x250mm) 32pp. Featuring 31 lithographic plates of various engravings and images from the Beauchamp tower, by Ford and West. Complete with a laminated reproduction of a 1742 map of the Tower and grounds based on that by Gulielmus Haiward and J. Gascoy [more...]
Engaging account of the relationship between Dog and Man with reference to historical record. Beginning in Ancient Egypt to the use of dogs in WWI. With b/w plates featuring images of dogs throughout history. Green cloth with tipped in labels. Fore-edge rou [more...]
Generously illustrated glossary of architectural words and terms, with b/w images within the text and 66 plates to the rear. With adverts to rear. Rubbing, wear and bumping to covers. Tanning to page edges. Contents otherwise clean and binding sound. Good [more...]
Cheeky sketches from English history told in verse by Seccombe. With b/w illustrations throughout plus chromolithographic plate. Oblong 4to. Rubbing to edges with loss to paper coverings. Previous owner's name to ffep. Contents clean and sound. Good. [more...]
Somewhat poetic account of trains, their history, use and the science behind them, intended for younger readers. With colour illustrations throughout. DJ has some spotting and small closed tears to edges. Light foxing to page edges. Contents clean and soun [more...]
Nicely produced edition of Hodgkin's 1891 account of the life of Theodoric, from the Heroes of Nations series. With numerous b/w illustrations, plates and fold out maps. Red cloth with gilt decoration. Mild rubbing to edges. Mild tanning to page edges, els [more...]
The sixth and final volume of Churchill's second great 'contribution to History'. Published from 1948-1954. With b/w fold-out maps and diagrams. 8vo. (220x150mm). Complete with DJ, red titling clear still legible. Tearing to edges of DJ with some loss. [more...]
Charming little astronomical account of the stars as well as the history of their observation and the myths they inspired. With numerous b/w images and diagrams. With colour frontispiece. No date but c. 1890. Splitting to front joint. But binding sound. [more...]
Charming children's picture book featuring striking colour illustrations of common animals with brief descriptions highlighting their value and various strange but true stories and occasional verse. 4to. With beveled edges. Hinges split. Rubbing and bumpin [more...]
New edition of Butler's 1899 exploration of the 'thorny issues' raised by Shakespeare's sonnets, including publication history and dating. Also included is the full collection of sonnets with Butler's notes, plus a facsimile of the 1609 original edition. 8vo [more...]
Second volume of Wilson hefty topographical dictionary that began in 1870, 'forming a complete description of the country'. Quarter leather with marbled end-papers and matching marbling to page edges. 4to. Rubbing to edges. Cracking to front joint. Conten [more...]
Illustrated with many engravings from photographs. Poetic, idiosyncratic account of the author's travels in spain and the many individuals she meets. Top edge gilt. Mild marking to covers. Toning to edges, else clean and tight. Good+ [more...]
Early photographic account of Bristol and Clifton No date but c. 1910. With b/w photographs of the Suspension Bridge, key buildings and landscapes. oblong 8vo. Tears to edges with loss. cracking to spine. Occasional light toning and spotting within, Bindin [more...]
Jaunty Folio society edition of Bryson's first travel book, published in 1989, Bryson toured the small towns of America, trying to present everyday life, whilst recounting his childhood in Iowa. With colour images. Complete with slipcase. Sealed In Publishe [more...]
Folio Society edition of Morris' consciously subjective trilogy detailing the rise and retreat of the British empire. Comprising of: Heaven's Command: An Imperial Progress (1973); Pax Britannica: The Climax of Empire (1968) and Farewell the Trumpets: An Imper [more...]
'A Chronological survey of Maritime Events from 5000BC to the present day.' With 203 illustrations and 31 maps. Hefty nautical history. Arranged chronologically. With full page colour illustrations. Decorated end-papers. 4to. Some toning to spines of DJs. [more...]
Pleasant compact edition of McCarthy's well received history of the nineteenth century, during which time he was an MP and a prominent Anti-Parnellite. Printed on fine paper. Decorative cloth with gilt decoration to spine. Top edge gilt. 12mo. Previous ow [more...]
