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Place of Origin: British
The Works Of Edmund Spenser. 5 VOLUMES - IN A FINE FULL LEATHER BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SPENSER, Edmund (J. Payne Collier - editor).
TITLE: The Works Of Edmund Spenser.
PUBLISHER: London: Bickers & Son, 1873.
DESCRIPTION: 5 vols., 9" x 6-5/16", frontis portr...
Category
1870s Antique British Books
Materials
Leather
FLEMING, Ian. From Russia With Love. First Edition Library 1st Edition Facsimile
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: FLEMING, Ian.
TITLE: From Russia With Love.
PUBLISHER: Shelton, CT: First Edition Library, n.d [c.1980s].
DESCRIPTION: 1 vol., 8-1/16" x 5-1/4", hardbound, with the DJ an...
Category
1980s Vintage British Books
Materials
Fabric
The Book Of Common Prayer - 1960 - IN A SCARCE EARLY BINDING BY PHILIP SMITH !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER.
TITLE: The Book Of Common Prayer, And Administration of the Sacraments, & other Rites & Ceremonies of The Church, According to the use of The United ...
Category
1960s Vintage British Books
Materials
Leather
The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, 1887
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Translated out of the Original Tongues: And with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised, by His Majesty’s Spec...
Category
1880s Late Victorian Antique British Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Confessions of Saint Augustine. 1909 - IN A DECORATED VELLUM BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: Saint Augustine.
TITLE: The Confessions of Saint Augustine.
PUBLISHER: London: Seeley & Co., Ltd., 1909.
DESCRIPTION: 1 vol., 7-7/8" x 5-1/2", color frontis, title-page, ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique British Books
Materials
Leather
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: ...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Buckle, History of Civilization In England, 3 Vols, In A Fine Leather Binding
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Buckle, Henry Thomas.
Title: History of Civilization In England.
Publisher: London: Longmans, green, and co., 1885.
New Edition. 3 vols., 7-3/16" x 5-1/8", bound in...
Category
1880s Antique British Books
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Books
Materials
Paper
1826 The Life of Samuel Johnson
By James Boswell
Located in Bath, GB
An exceptionally lovely extra-illustrated edition of Boswell's Life of Johnson, in full calf signed bindings by Tout.
An extra illustrated four volume edition of this landmark work ...
Category
1820s Antique British Books
Materials
Paper
1775 A Dictionary of the English Language
By Samuel Johnson
Located in Bath, GB
An important edition of Samuel Johnson's dictionary of the English language, being the first complete edition to be printed in Ireland.
The first edition thus, being the first quart...
Category
1770s Antique British Books
Materials
Paper
1958 Our Man in Havana
By Graham Greene
Located in Bath, GB
A smart first edition copy of this black comedy by Graham Greene, an exceptional novel by one of the leading writers of the twentieth century, scarce to see in the promotional wrapar...
Category
1950s Vintage British Books
Materials
Paper
1925-30 The Golden Bough A Study in Magic and Religion
By James George Frazer
Located in Bath, GB
A complete set of the third and best edition of James George Frazer's famous study on religion, mythology and anthropology.
Mixed editions as is common with this work.
The third ed...
Category
Early 20th Century British Books
Materials
Paper
1923-27 Eight Volumes of Limited Edition Works by Daniel Defoe
By Daniel Defoe
Located in Bath, GB
Eight volumes of limited edition works by the noted writer Daniel Defoe, including his best known works about the popular character Robinson Crusoe, bound in crushed half morocco.
L...
Category
1820s Antique British Books
Materials
Paper
c1936 One-Hundred and Forty-Four Postcards of Military Uniforms
Located in Bath, GB
A fascinating collection of one-hundred and forty-four postcards of military uniforms, a number of which depict 1930s Germany.
A total of one-hundred and forty-four twentieth centur...
Category
1930s Vintage British Books
Materials
Paper
The Works Of Alexander Pope. 10 VOLUMES - NEW EDITION - 1871 - IN FULL TAN CALF
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: POPE, Alexander.
TITLE: The Works Of Alexander Pope. Includes Several Hundred Unpublished Letters, and Other New Materials.
PUBLISHER: London: John Murray, 1871.
DESCRIPT...
Category
1870s Antique British Books
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Books
Materials
Textile, Paper
MAHON, Lord. The Letters Of Philip Dormer Stanhope. 5 vols. 1892 IN FULL LEATHER
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MAHON, Lord.
TITLE: The Letters Of Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl Of Chesterfield; Including Numerous Letters Now First Published From The Original Manuscripts.
PUBLISHER: L...
Category
1890s Antique British Books
Materials
Leather
SMOLLETT, Tobias. The Works Of Tobias Smollett. (12 VOLUMES - 1899
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SMOLLETT, Tobias.
TITLE: The Works Of Tobias Smollett.
PUBLISHER: NY: Chas. Scribner's Sons, 1899.
DESCRIPTION: 12 vols., 8-13/16" x 6-1/8", frontis in each volume, bound...
Category
1890s Antique British Books
Materials
Leather
1900 The Grey Fairy Book
By Andrew Lang
Located in Bath, GB
Andrew Lang's grey collection of fairy tales, a lovely volume of his popular series, complete with H. J. Ford's plates.
The first edition, first impression.
Illustrated with a fron...
Category
Early 1900s Antique British Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Reference Book, The Greyhound, English, Illustrated Guide, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reference book, The Greyhound by Stonehenge. An English language, bound and illustrated guide to the breed, dating to the Victorian period, published 1875.
Using ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Books
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Books
Materials
Paper
Barnabae Itenerarium, or Barnabee's Journal. 1820 - 2 vols - BOUND BY DE COVERLY
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BRATHWAIT, Richard (Joseph Haslewood - editor).
TITLE: Barnabae Itenerarium, or Barnabee's Journal.
PUBLISHER: London: Np, 1820.
DESCRIPTION: 2 vols., l6mo, 5-1/8" - 4-1/...
Category
1820s Antique British Books
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Books
Materials
Paper
Frank BROOMHEAD. The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947). FIRST EDITION - LTD SIGNED EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BROOMHEAD, Frank.
TITLE: The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947).
PUBLISHER: Ravelston: Private Libraries Association / Zaehnsdorf Limited, 1986
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 1...
Category
1980s Vintage British Books
Materials
Leather
The Poetical Works of John Keats
Located in Middletown, NY
A lovely small edition of the works of one of the great Romantic poets, with a lovely binding signed by Riviere & Son.
Keats, John: The Poetical Works of John Keats; Reprinted from ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of Seven Leather Volumes of Daniel De Foe's Works
By George Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare set of Daniel Defoe's works published in 1878 by George Bell & son's in London. George Bell & Sons was a reputable publisher in the 19th century, known for producing high-qua...
Category
1870s Other Antique British Books
Materials
Leather, 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 late Victorian period, circa 1890.
...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Books
Materials
Paper
Memoirs Of Giocomo Casanova. 12 vols. - 1922 - LTD EDITION - IN A FINE BINDING!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CASANOVA (Arthur Machen - translator).
TITLE: The Memoirs Of Giocomo Casanova Di Seingalt.
PUBLISHER: London: Privately Printed for The Casanova Society, 1922.
DESCRIPTIO...
Category
1920s Vintage British Books
Materials
Leather
Pair Of Antique Ornithology Books, English, 2 Vols, Hummingbirds, Circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique ornithology books. An English language, 2 volume Hummingbird reference guide, dating to the William IV period, published 1833.
Utterly fascinating with col...
Category
Mid-19th Century William IV Antique British Books
Materials
Paper
20th Century Solid Silver Novelty Bookmark Of Samuel Pickwick, London, c.1975
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb late 20th Century English solid silver novelty bookmark. This bookmark depicts a gentleman called Samuel Pickwick. Samuel Pickwick is a fictional character and the main prot...
Category
20th Century British Books
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Books
Materials
Paper
George Stubbs - Anatomy of the Horse 1938
Located in Pewsey, GB
George Stubbs - The Anatomy of the Horse - Heywood Hill, London 1938 - Brown Boards and Cloth. lettering in Gilt on brown leather on spine. Something for every library and a large b...
Category
1930s Early Victorian Vintage British Books
Materials
Paper
1872 Chambers's Miscellany of Instructive and Entertaining Tracts - 8 Volumes
By William Chambers 1
Located in Morristown, NJ
8 of 10 volumes (2-7 and 9-10) Chambers's Miscellany of Instructive & Entertaining Tracts New and Revised Edition, printed 1872 by W. & R. Chambers, Edinburgh. Uniformly bound in hal...
Category
1870s Edwardian Antique British Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
The Poetical Works of John Milton. 7 vols. - 1801 - THE ROBERT HOE COPY !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILTON, John (Rev. Henry John Todd)
TITLE: The Poetical Works of John Milton - WITH - Some Account of His Life And Writings.
PUBLISHER: London: for many, 1801 - 1809.
DES...
Category
Early 1800s Antique British Books
Materials
Leather
MOORHOUSE. Letters Of The English Seamen: 1587-1808. IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MOORHOUSE, E. Hallam.
TITLE: Letters Of The English Seamen: 1587 - 1808.
PUBLISHER: London: Chapman & Hall, 1910.
DESCRIPTION: A COSWAY BINDING. 1 vol., octavo., 8-7/16" ...
Category
1910s Vintage British Books
Materials
Leather
1937 The Years
By Virginia Woolf
Located in Bath, GB
The first edition of the final novel published during Virginia Woolf's lifetime, in an especially bright example of the sought-after Vanessa Bell dust wrapper.
The first edition, fi...
Category
1930s Vintage British Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Cabinet Maker's Drawing Book, Thomas Sheraton, English, Georgian, C.1812
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of the Cabinet Maker's Drawing Book by Thomas Sheraton. An English, bound reference guide, dating to the Georgian period, published 1793.
Highly influential ...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Books
Materials
Paper
Cervantes, Miguel de — Don Quixote — 4 volume set
Located in Middletown, NY
4 vols.; 8vo, 6 1/2 x 4 in. (165 x 102 mm) , vol. 1: (6), xl, 293; vol. 2: (1), 314; vol. 3: 910, xi, 331; vol. 4: 91), 322. With 28 copperplate engravings designed by F. Hayman and engraved by G. V. Neist; all are signed by both artist and engraver; all have “Vol” and “p.” indications, except those for Vol. I., which have “p." indications only. Three-quarter tan calf binding with marbled paper, all edges stained yellow, gilt title, decorations and raised bands on spine. The antique bindings...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique British Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
A. A. MILNE. Winnie The Pooh. SIGNED AND DATED BY CHRISTOPHER (ROBIN) MILNE !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A.
TITLE: Winnie The Pooh.
PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co., Ltd, 1965.
DESCRIPTION: SIGNED AND DATED BY CHRISTOPHER (ROBIN) MILNE. 1 vol., 7-7/16" x 5-1/4", ill...
Category
1960s Vintage British Books
Materials
Paper
The Complete British Motorcycle The Classics From 1907 To The Present J Carroll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Complete British Motorcycle The Classics From 1907 To The Present by J Carroll.Hardcover with dust jacket. Profusely illustrated throughout.British motorcycles attract a fanatica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian British Books
Materials
Paper
Fine Furniture A Timeline in Woods by Mallett & Son Antiques, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Fine Furniture: A Timeline in Woods by Mallett & Son Antiques. Mallett & Sons Antiques, 2007. 1st Ed softcover. 144 pp. Illustrated with furniture, mirrors, and accessories all photo...
Category
Early 2000s British Books
Materials
Paper
1889 The Blue Fairy Book
By Andrew Lang
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of this sought-after fairy book by Andrew Lang, the first volume in his colourful series.
The sought after first edition, first impression.
...
Category
1890s Antique British Books
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Encyclopaedia, Historica Britannica, Multilingual Book, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Monumenta Historica Britannica. Printed in English and multiple languages, a later bound encyclopaedia, dating to the Victorian period, published 1848.
Full title: Monumenta Historica Britannica or Materials for the History of Britain from the Earliest Period to the end of the Reign of King Henry VII - Volume I.
Superb collection of reference in English, Anglo-Saxon 'Old English' Latin and Welsh
Charming lithograph engravings illustrate throughout
Later professional binding in a quality green textile cover with gold tooled titling
Pages intact, text perfectly legible - some colouration present
Impressive proportion and weight at 6.52kg (14.3 lb)
This is an fascinating large antique reference book, published by command of Queen Victoria. Presented in multiple languages including modern English, with a selection of charming illustrations and antique records...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Book Carpentry, Joinery, Cabinet Making, Nicholson, English, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carpentry book by Peter Nicholson. An English language, bound reference guide, dating to the Victorian period, published 1854.
Full ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Naturalist Collection of Bound Marine Botanicals
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting book of marine botanicals lovingly collected, dried, pressed on paper and bound in a folio with abalone or mother of pearl covers.
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern British Books
Materials
Shell, Seagrass, Paper
Charles DICKENS. David Copperfield. FIRST EDITION IN MONTHLY PARTS A PERFECT SET
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles.
TITLE: The Personal History of David Copperfield. (20 Parts in 19).
PUBLISHER: London: Bradbury and Evans, May 1849 - November 1850.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST ...
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1840s Antique British Books
Materials
Paper
1901-03 The Novels of Jane Austen
Located in Bath, GB
A smart set of the major novels of beloved author, Jane Austen, this set with the lively illustrations of Hugh Thomson.
A smart set containing the major novels of Austen, complete w...
Category
Early 1900s Antique British Books
Materials
Paper
Wallace Collection Catalogues. Furniture With Historical Notes and Illus. 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Wallace Collection Catalogues. Furniture. Text with Historical Notes and Illustrations by F.J.B. Watson. 1s Ed hardcover Published by William Clowes for the Trustees Wallace Collecti...
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Mid-20th Century British Books
Materials
Paper
Rudyard KIPLING. Many Inventions. 1893 - FIRST EDITION - SIGNED !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: KIPLING, Rudyard.
TITLE: Many Inventions.
PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., 1893.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SIGNED. 1 vol., signed by Kipling on the title-page under h...
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1890s Antique British Books
Materials
Fabric
Set of 2 Dentistry Books, English Language, Bound Medical Reference, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 2 dentistry books. An English language title on Crown and `bridge work and Porcelain in Dentistry, dating to the Victorian period and later.
First Title; A Practica...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Books
Materials
Paper
CHURCHILL - History of The English-Speaking Peoples - ALL FIRST LONDON EDITIONS
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CHURCHILL, Winston
TITLE: A History of The English-Speaking Peoples.
PUBLISHER: London: Cassell and Co, Ltd., 1956-8.
DESCRIPTION: ALL FIRST LONDON EDITIONS. 4 volumes. Bo...
Category
1950s Vintage British Books
Materials
Fabric
John Locke, Essay Concerning Human Understanding, 3 Volumes 1798 and 1801
Located in Morristown, NJ
(3) Vols., John Locke, Esq. An Essay Concerning Human Understanding; with Thoughts on the Conduct of the Understanding. Printed for Mundell & Son and J. Mundell, 1798 (Vol. I) and 17...
Category
1790s George III Antique British Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Scottish History Book, Tales of a Grandfather, Walter Scott, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique compendium book of Scottish history, Tales of a Grandfather by Walter Scott. An English language, hard bound title, printed in E...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Books
Materials
Paper
Rudyard KIPLING. Plain Tales From The Hills. THIRD EDITION - PRESENTATION COPY !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: KIPLING, Rudyard.
TITLE: Plain Tales From The Hills.
PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., 1890.
DESCRIPTION: THIRD EDITION PRESENTATION COPY. 1 vol., inscribed on the titl...
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1890s Antique British Books
Materials
Fabric
She: A History of Adventure by H. Rider HAGGARD
Located in Middletown, NY
FIRST ENGLISH EDITION / FIRST ISSUE
London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1887.
8vo. 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 (184 x 120 mm); viii, 31, ii advert.; two color lithographs facing one another on a sin...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Antique Reference Book, Public Records, English, Parliament, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, General Report on the Public Records. Printed in English, a later bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published 18...
Category
Mid-19th Century William IV Antique British Books
Materials
Paper
Norman Adams Auction Catalogue from Sotheby's London
Located in valatie, NY
The Norman Adams Legacy 1923-2009 auction catalogue from Sotheby's London of Classic English Furniture London held 21 April 2009. London: Sotheby's, 2009....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Books
Materials
Paper
Bill Brandt - Camera in London 1st edition 1948
By Bill Brandt
Located in London, GB
First edition, first printing, The Focal Press, 1948.
A wonderful publication of Brandt's work in the sought-after Focal Press series. Brandt's photographs show a London that has lo...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Books
Materials
Paper
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