Antique English Books

A very decorative silver plated biscuit box in the form of a book.The lid decorated with engraved pattern and surmounted by a a handle in the form of a ribbon bow. Decorated in the s...

This delightful advertising tin was made by Huntly and Palmer, Britain's most famous biscuit company, originally founded by Thomas Huntly and George Palmer in 1822. This tin is in t...

"...a Garden of all sorts of pleasant flowers which our English are will permit to be noursed up...". Parkinson's work is among the most famous English gardening books of the sev...

Rawlings and Summers are also known to have made boxes in the form of books. English, c.1835. Dimensions: Length: 6.1cm Width: 4cm Height: 0.7cm Weight: 36.7 grams, all-i...

Parkinson's work is among the most famous English gardening books of the seventeenth century.

Parkinson's work is among the most famous English gardening books of the seventeenth century.

A rare and superb quality George III miniature mahogany bureau cabinet, retaining the origianl handles and ogee feet. ​ English, circa 1770. The miniature books of a later date...

A Curious Herbal is one of the first English botanical books to be issued in parts and one of the first with plates hand coloured at the time of publication.

A Curious Herbal is one of the first English botanical books to be issued in parts and one of the first with plates hand coloured at the time of publication.

A Curious Herbal is one of the first English botanical books to be issued in parts and one of the first with plates hand coloured at the time of publication.

Philadelphia cabinetmakers were clearly influenced by the English designer Thomas Chippendale’s pattern books for furniture, and these colonial chairs, with their sophisticated i...

This attractive collection of leather-bound English Literature books contains 31 books, in warm rich tones of burnished orange gold and several black leather books with gold leaf emb...

This is a set of 3 antique biology interest books. Published in English, each is a hard bound scientific reference title, dating to the late Victorian period.

This is a set of two antique books of sporting interest. An English, hard bound copy of Haddon Hall's Fly Fishing and Instructions to Young Sportsmen in All That Relates to Guns & S...

This is a set of 5 antique volumes, Lives of the British Admirals by Dr John Campbell et al. An English language, hard bound naval interest book, published in London, 1817.

A very clean mahogany revolving bookstand with a presentation plaque. This stand, Georgian design, is open on the four sides. There are pierced sections for holding the books. A thin...

A quite rare book about the development and history of wallpaper. Beautiful numbered plates of early wallpaper designs are included. The book is in excellent condition, London, 1914.

This beautifully photographed book showcases a unique collection of 14 houses and their interiors, the majority of which have never been revealed before to the public. It is both the...

This is the first edition from 1924, in 3 volumes which covers the 500 years (approx), from the middle ages to the late georgian period. There are literally hundreds of black & white...

The Dictionary of English Furniture from the Middle Ages to the late Georgian Period, by Percy Macquoid & Ralph Edwards. This is the first edition from 1927 and can be regarded as th...

A history of English Furniture covering the years between 1500 and 1820, arranged in four volumes.
Oak 1500-1660. 243 pages with 215 black & white illustrations.
Walnu...

This is a superb antique edition of 'The Fables' by Jean de La Fontaine, translated into English verse by Walter Thornbury and illustrated throughout by Gustave Doré. A fine, intact ...

AUTHOR: CESCINSKY, Herbert & Malcolm R. Webster. TITLE: English Domestic Clocks. PUBLISHER: London: George Routledge & Sons, Ltd, 1914. DESCRIPTION: SECOND EDITION. 1 vol., 11-15...

This is an antique Harmsworth Atlas & Gazetteer. An English, bound cartography reference book, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Large and impressive, with exceptional de...

This is a Vintage Furniture Designs folio. An English, carpenter's reference book with patterns, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Full Title: Furniture Designs with Com...

This is an antique copy of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. An English, bound and illustrated book of 212+ pages published in English by Ward, Lock & Co, dating to the late Victo...

This is an antique copy of The Insect by Jules Michelet. An English language, hard bound study of nature, dating to the Victorian period, this first edition published in 1875. Publi...

A set of 10 leather bound volumes by Henry Hallam, a distinguished and prolific Oxford educated Victorian historian. The group includes 3 volume history of England, 3 volume History ...

AUTHOR: GOULD, William. TITLE: An Account of English Ants; Which Contains I. Their different Species and Mechanism. II. Their manner of Government,... III. The Production of their ...

This is an antique reference book, the New & Complete History and Survey of London. An English language, aged topographical guide to the city and its surroundings, dating to the late...

Published in 1882 and 1884 respectively, this pair of books bear the titles Across Country and Fair Diana.

The massive "Century Dictionary, an Encyclopedic Lexicon of the English Language." Bound in original corduroy cloth. Published 1914. 12 ¼ inches wide by 9 ½ inches deep by 10 ½ in...

A wonderful Victorian wooden and brass book rest dating to circa 1880, perfect for the Library but would equally look at home in the kitchen. It's angle can be easily adjusted by ...

Author: NOSTRADAMUS, Michel de. Title: The True Prophecies or Prognostications of Michael Nostradamus, Physician to Henry II. Francis II. and Charles IX. Kings of France, And one...

This is a large antique copy of Don Quixote by Cervantes. Published in English by Cassell & Company and illustrated by Gustave Doré, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. ...

This is 2 large volumes of the antique reference book 'Egypt - Descriptive, Historical and Picturesque by G. Ebers. An English translation by Clara Bell, with illustrations, dating t...

This is an antique copy of Travels from Buenos Aires by Anthony Zachariah Helms. An English language copy of the South American guide book, dating to the Georgian period and printed ...

This is an antique copy of The Oarsman's and Angler's Map of the River Thames - New Edition. An English, bound map book, published in English by Edward Stanford, London, this new edi...

This is a vintage copy of Yorkshire - Painted and Described by George Home. An English, illustrated county travel guide, this 3rd edition published in 1925. Born in London, Gordon H...

First edition, published by The Library of Decorative Art/B. T. Batsford, 1924. The first book in a series of English decoration and furniture, this large edition gives an in-dept...

AUTHOR: CESCINSKY, Herbert. TITLE: English Furniture Of The Eighteenth Century. PUBLISHER: London: The Waverley Book Co., Ltd., n.d. (1909-11). DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 3 vols...

A finely bound four volume 3/4 gilt-tooled leather bound set titled A Short History of the English people by J.R. Green published in London by Macmillan and Company, 1892.

Six volumes English Royal History in brown leather covering George III and the Regency period. Published London: Hurst and Blackett 1856. This group has a two volume and four volume ...

This small green leather bound and gilt tooled book is a celebration of the life and times of Napoleon, Emperor of France. It is wonderfully illustrated with numerous reproductions ...

A fine English footed rectangular gallery tray or book stand of mahogany for the library from the Regency period, featuring a turned column gallery on a molded base with hairy claw f...

AUTHOR: VERNE, Jules. TITLE: The Chase Of The Golden Meteor. PUBLISHER: London: Grant Richards, 1909. DESCRIPTION: FIRST ENGLISH EDITION. 1 vol., illustrated with twenty-four ful...

This is an antique guide book 'Things Seen in Venice' by Lonsdale and Laura M. Ragg. In English, cotton bound with photographic illustrations, published in 1923. From a series of ea...

AUTHOR: STEEL, Flora Annie (Arthur Rackham). TITLE: English Fairy Tales. Retold by Flora Annie Steel. PUBLISHER: NY: Macmillan Co., 1918. DESCRIPTION: LARGE PAPER LIMITED E...

Author: Hugo, Victor. Title: The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. Publisher: London: Richard Bentley, 1833. Description: first edition in English. 1 vol., small 8vo., (ii)(ii)(xiv...

Author: CAXTON, William - Higden, Ranulf (Ranulphus). Title: Polycronicon. ( Polychronicon ). Publisher: [Westminster]: William Caxton, 1482. An Original A single folio lea...

This is an antique illustrated book of The Birds of the British Isles. An English, bound ornithology reference title, dating to the early 20th century, published 1920. Full Title - ...

This is an antique second edition copy of Nineveh and its Remains - Volume 1 by Austen Henry Layard. An English, bound copy of the historic findings in Assyria, published in London ...

A Dictionary of Modern English Usage - by H.W. Fowler - Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1927 - Printed in England at the Oxford university Press by John Johnson - Soft cover, black ...

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Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...

The definitive collection of artist profiles by legendary journalist and New Yorker writer Calvin Tomkins, from the 1960s to today In 1959, Calvin Tomkins interviewed Marcel Duchamp...

Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...

This painted limestone relief is an exquisite example of New Kingdom relief carving from the apogee of Egyptian artistic production. Carved in raised relief - a labour-intensive tech...

The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...

1950-60, Scandinavian design, seater dresser. Oak wood, new seat cushion of quality New Zeland genuine sheepskin. Wood renewed.

This exquisite writing desk is crafted of rich mahogany and features the straightforward design prevalent in England during the early 19th century. A luxurious leather-covered top pr...

This is an important antique Dutch walnut and marquetry bureau bookcase, circa 1780 in date. It has been made from the finest burr walnut with fabulous marquetry decoration depicti...

Measuring a monumental 30 inches in diameter, this impressive globe was crafted by the renowned firm W. & A.K. Johnston. Founded in 1825, the Johnston firm is considered the fore...

Julius von Blaas (1845-1923) At The Gallops circa 1905 Oil on canvas Signed and dated “Julius von Blass / 1905” (lower left) 110 x 200 cm (140 x 230 cms framed ish) This enormous an...

Restoration-period mahogany-veneered boat-shaped sofa-bed with slightly inverted headboard. The front is soberly adorned with an ormolu plaque featuring scrolls and fleurons framing ...