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Antique Legend of Jubal, George Eliot, English, Bound, Poetry Book, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of Legend of Jubal by George Eliot. An English language, bound poetry book, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Under the nom de plume George E...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Books
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Paper
Antique Lithography Map, Warwickshire, English, Framed, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Warwickshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of War...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Maps
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Book, Bones and I, Whyte-Melville, English, Novel, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book, Bones & I by George Whyte-Melville. An English language, bound novel, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
First published in 1868, Bones & I is a humorous novel written about a man - Jack Raggles - who gains possession of a human skeleton. Written by George Whyte-Melville (1821 - 1878), the book is a comedic and macabre blend of satire and class division.
Nicely presented example of this unusual title
Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time-worn but intact
Bound with cloth over board in navy blue with gold...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Books
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Paper
Antique Book, Ovid's Art of Love, English, Roman Period, Bound, Regency, C.1824
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is antique copy of Ovid's Art of Love. An English translation of a Roman elegy, dating to the Regency period, dated 1824.
Originally written in Latin in 2 AD, Ars Amatoria - A...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Books
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Paper
Antique Book, The Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan, English, Novel, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book 'The Pilgrim's Progress' by John Bunyan. An English, bound and illustrated novel, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
A Christian allegory - and never out of print - The Pilgrim's Progress was written in the 17th century and is considered as the first novel written in English. Initially written when John Bunyan (1628 - 1688) was in prison for holding mass outside of the Church of England's purview, it was finished in two volumes and later translated into over 200 languages, including Dutch, German and Swedish.
Victorian period reprint of the original 17th century volumes
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in lightly time-worn, intact order
Tastefully bound in dark green Morocco with gilt lettering and textured fore edge...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Books
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Paper
Large Antique Lithography Map of Kent, English, Cartography, Robert Morden, 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique lithography map of Kent. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest by Robert Morden, dating to the early 18th century and later.
Superb li...
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Antique Early 18th Century British Queen Anne Maps
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Tall Antique Collector's Dome, English, Glass, Ornament Showcase, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 24385
This is a tall antique collector's dome. An English, glass and ebonised pine ornament showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Superb example fo...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
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Glass, Pine
Pair Of Antique Display Domes, English, Glass, Taxidermy Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique display domes. An English, glass over pine taxidermy showcase, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Superb display pair, with appealing bases...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Pine
Slimline Antique Display Dome, English, Glass, Ornamental Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a slimline antique display dome. An English, glass over ebonised mahogany specimen or ornament showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Slimline proportio...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
Pair Of Antique Exercise Clubs, English, Weighted Beech, Fitness Aid, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique exercise clubs. An English, weighted beech fitness aid, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Fascinating exercise...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memor...
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Beech
Large Antique Botany Display Dome, English, Glass, Specimen Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique botany display dome. An English, glass over ebonised mahogany specimen showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Of good proportion for dis...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
Antique Lithography Map, Coastal England, Framed Cartography Interest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Coastal England. A Scottish, framed town engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the early Victorian period and later.
Superb lithograph...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Maps
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Glass, Wood
Wide Antique Clock Dome, English, Glass, Pine, Display Showcase, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a wide antique clock dome. An English, glass over ebonised pine display showcase, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
Superb size, ideal for a larger mantel clo...
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Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Taxidermy
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Glass
Antique Mantel Clock Dome, English, Glass, Taxidermy Showcase, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mantel clock dome. An English, glass over ebonised base taxidermy showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Fin...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
Antique Lithography Map, Environs of Southampton, English, Framed, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map 'The Environs of Southampton'. An English, framed town engraving of cartographic interest by John James Dower, dating to the Victorian period and ...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Maps
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Wood
Tall Antique Professor's Specimen Dome, English, Glass, Taxidermy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique professor's specimen dome. An English, glass taxidermy or ornament showcase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
Impressive proportion, standing at a...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
Antique Specimen Display Dome, English Glass, Collector Showcase, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique specimen display dome. An English, glass and beech collector's showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Wide, squat proportion with a delightfu...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Beech
Medium Antique Taxidermy Dome, English, Glass Display Showcase, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique taxidermy dome. An English, glass collectible display showcase, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Distinctive embossed cushion within a medium sized d...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Taxidermy
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Glass, Wood
Antique Pestle & Mortar Set, English, Brass, Chemist Shop Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pestle and mortar set. An English, brass chemist shop instrument, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Dashing Victori...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Tall Antique Display Showcase, English, Glass, Taxidermy, Dome, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique display showcase. An English, glass and stained pine taxidermy or ornament dome, dating to the early Victorian period,...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Pine
Tall Antique Taxidermy Showcase, English, Display Dome, Specimen Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique taxidermy showcase. An English, glass and mahogany display dome, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Pleasingly bright and well-proportioned ant...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
Tall Antique Taxidermy Dome, English, Glass, Pine, Display Case, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique taxidermy dome. An English, glass and ebonised pine display case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Tall, slim proportion - ideal for displayi...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Pine
Large Antique Carriage Clock Dome, English, Glass, Display, Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 24378
This is a large antique carriage clock dome. An English, glass and oak display showcase, dating to the Victorian period, cir...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Ovoid Display Dome, English Glass, Taxidermy, Clock, Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 24367
This is an antique ovoid display dome. An English, glass and mahogany taxidermy or clock showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Appealing ovoi...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Regimental Gong, German, Brass Ordnance, Oak, First World War, C.1916
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique regimental gong. A German, brass ordnance shell upon an oak base, dating to the First World War, engraved 1916.
Fascinating repurposed ordnance, in the manner of...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Antique Lithography Map, Cumberland, English, Framed, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Cumberland. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and la...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Maps
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Wood
Antique Lithography Map, Westmoreland, English, Framed, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Westmoreland. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of the ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Maps
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Wood
Antique Lithography Map, Shropshire, English, Framed, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Shropshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Shrop...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Maps
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Wood
Vintage 2 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 2 draw telescope. An English, leather on brass terrestrial refractor, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciatio...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Ovoid Clock Dome, English, Glass, Taxidermy Display Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ovoid clock dome. An English, glass and mahogany taxidermy display showcase, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Fascinating form, useful for hosti...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Gentleman's Valet Stick, English, Metamorphic, Shooting Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's valet stick. An English, faux bamboo metamorphic shooting stick with seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Fascinating example of a ...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
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Faux Bamboo
Antique Leicestershire Map, English, Framed Cartographic Interest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Leicestershire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Le...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Maps
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Wood
Antique Nottinghamshire Map, English, Framed, Cartographic Interest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Nottinghamshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Maps
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Wood
Antique County Map, Essex, English, Framed, Cartographic Interest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Essex. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Essex and ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Maps
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Wood
Antique County Map, Oxfordshire, English, Framed Cartography Interest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Oxfordshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Oxfo...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Maps
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Wood
Antique Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, English, Bronze, Beech, Chemist, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apothecary mortar and pestle. An English, bronze and beech chemist's aid, dating to the Victorian period and later, ci...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
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Bronze
Trio Of Antique Mortars, English, Bronze, Apothecary Pot, William III, C.1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a trio of antique mortars. An English, bronze apothecary instrument, dating to the William III period, circa 1700.
Charming trio, ideal for decorative display or as planting...
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Antique Early 18th Century British William and Mary Scientific Instruments
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Bronze
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Bakelite, Brass, Mathematical Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and brass cased mathematical instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Beautifully pre...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Art Book Golden Book of Famous Women, English, Eleanor F Brickdale, 1919
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique art book 'Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale's Golden Book of Famous Women.' An English language literary compendium, dating to the ear...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Antique Novel, A Legend of Montrose, Sir Walter Scott, English, Victorian Book
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique novel, A Legend of Montrose by Sir Walter Scott. An English, bound book of Scottish interest, dating to the Victorian period, published 1896.
A prominent Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832) is well known for the novels Rob Roy, Ivanhoe and The Heart of Midlothian, as well as narrative poems including The Lady of the Lake. A Legend of Montrose is set in 17th century...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books
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Paper
Vintage Book, Once A Week, AA Milne, English, Morocco Bound, Short Stories, 1926
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage copy of Once a Week by A.A. Milne. An English, Morocco bound book of short stories, dating to the early 20th century.
Once a Week is a collection of short stories ...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Vintage Book, Tess Of The D'Urbevilles, Thomas Hardy, Limited Edition, Novel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage copy of Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. An English, cloth bound limited edition novel, dating to the early 20th century, published 1926.
Often set in th...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Antique County Map, Rutlandshire, English, Framed, Cartography, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Rutlandshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Rutl...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Maps
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Wood
Antique County Map, Norfolk, English, Framed Lithography, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Norfolk. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Norfolk a...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Maps
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Glass, Wood
Antique Lithography Map, Buckinghamshire, English, Framed Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Buckinghamshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of B...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Maps
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Wood, Paper
Antique Lithography Map, County Durham, English, Framed Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of County Durham. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Cou...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Maps
Materials
Wood
Antique Book, Old English Furniture, Illustrated, Reference, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book 'Old English Furniture' by W E Mallett. An English language, illustrated reference guide, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Full Title: An Introduc...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Books
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Paper
Antique Carpentry Book, Architecture Reference, Peter Nicholson, Victorian, 1846
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carpentry book. An English language, bound reference guide by Peter Nicholson, dating to the Victorian period, published 1846.
Fu...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Books
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Paper
Antique Novel, The Snow Ship, Percy St John, English, Fiction, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique novel The Snow Ship by Percy St. John. An English language fiction book with secondary title Merchant of Yakoutsk, dating to the Vict...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books
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Paper
4 Vols Antique Folio, Imperial Gallery of British Art, Engravings, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is 4 antique volumes of The Imperial Gallery of British Art. An English, illustrated folio of steel engravings, dating to the Victorian period, published by Cassell & Company in...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Books
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Paper
Antique Life & Explorations of Dr Livingstone Book, African Travel, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of The Life & Explorations of Dr. Livingstone. An English language African travel and history book, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1875.
A Victorian p...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books
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Paper
Antique Book, Carpenter and Joiner's Assistant, Architecture, Design, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reference book, The Carpenter and Joiner's Assistant. An English language illustrated architecture and design title, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
F...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Books
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Paper
Antique Art Reference Book Marquis Of Stafford Collection Vol. 3, Georgian, 1818
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique art reference book. An English, illustrated catalogue of the Marquis of Stafford's private collection, dating to the Georgian period, published 1818.
Full Title: Engravings of the Most Noble, The Marquis of Stafford's Collections of Pictures in London, Arranged According to Schools and in Chronological Order with Remarks on Each Picture. By William John Otley.
A controversial figure in later life, the Marquis of Stafford, George Granville Leveson-Gower - 1st Duke of Sutherland (1758 - 1833) was a patron of the arts, landowner, politician, diplomat and at times, the richest man in Britain. As part of the Leveson-Gower family of nobility, George was related to Dukes and Earls across the nation. Educated in Westminster and at Christ Church, Oxford, the later Marquis of Stafford was the Member of Parliament for Newcastle-Under-Lyme from 1779 - 1784 and the county of Staffordshire from 1787 - 1799. He also held positions as an Ambassador to France during their revolutionary years and held various other posts until his passing.
A third volume representing the vast art collection of the Marquis of Stafford
Leather bound with gilt titling and detail - some historical wear present
Presented intact, with light ageing to pages commensurate with age
Organised as descriptions with the related engraving assigned a figure number
Part 1 featuring German, Flanders and Holland, with part 2 the Spanish, French and English Schools
This is a fascinating antique art collection...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Books
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Leather, Paper
Large Vintage Ship Propeller Display, English Bronze, Oak, Maritime, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage ship propeller display. An English, bronze and oak decorative four-blade maritime mount, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Of great proportion and superb decorative appeal
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order
Polished bronze blades present wonderful golden tonality
Propeller blades ringing...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
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Bronze
Antique Needlework Encyclopaedia, English, Embroidery, Pattern Guide, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique needlework encyclopaedia. An English language, embroidery technique and pattern guide, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Beginning in the Als...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Books
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Paper
Vintage Reference Book, Wild Flowers of the Wayside, English, Botanical Guide
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage reference book 'Wild Flowers of the Wayside and Woodland' by Scott and Stokoe. An English, bound botanical interest guide, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1936.
Charmingly illustrative small reference guide to wild flowers
Bound in green cloth with embossed titling in contrasting black
Presented in good vintage order, pages intact
Published in English across 352 pages
Superb colour and monochrome illustrations throughout
This is delightful vintage wild flower...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Badminton Library Book, Fishing, Reference, English, Sporting Interest
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Badminton Library Book. An English language, hard bound reference title on fishing by Henry Cholmondeley-Pennell, dating to the la...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Book, The Life of Charles Dickens, Biography, English, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of The Life of Charles Dickens by John Forster. An English language biographical account of the Victorian author, dating to the late 19th century, published c...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
Vintage Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, French, Walnut Desk Box, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage specimen collector's chest of drawers. A French, solid walnut four drawer executive desk box, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Exceptional figuring and f...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Walnut
2 Large Vols Antique Reference Book, Egypt - Historical and Picturesque, English
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is 2 large volumes of the antique reference book 'Egypt - Descriptive, Historical and Picturesque by G. Ebers. An English translation by Clara Bell, wi...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books
Materials
Textile, Paper
