American Interest

La Parfaite Intelligence du Commerce, by Malisset d'Hertereau, 2 volumes, first edition, 1785. La Parfaite intelligence du commerce, où se trouvent...

A beautiful Folio Society edition of this Philip K. Dick classic - a fine, as new copy, with slipcase. Set in an alternative future where the outco...

A History of The Earth and Animated Nature, By Oliver Goldsmith. With an Introductory View of the Animal Kingdom by Baron Cuvier; Copius Notes of D...

The Spectator began publication in 1711 and ended in 1713, and at its height sold 20,000 copies a day, according to its authors, covering all manne...

An interesting 18th Century medical handbook for use by General Practitioners (and also laypeople). Originally written by Scottish physician, Willi...

A beautifully presented publication of this work, first published at The Clarendon Press, Oxford, in 1909. Very much a deluxe edition from Gryphon ...

A beautifully presented volume of this work, first published in 1983. Very much a deluxe edition from Gryphon Editions, in full pigskin leather, sp...

A copy of the very first printing of the Guinness Book of Records, which went on to became a worldwide publishing phenomenon. Initially produced as...

A very good three volume set of this work described as: "a fascinating collection of impressions and facts about life in America, written by Americ...

A signed biography of Geraldine Farrar (1882-1967), American soprano, and the first singer to make a radio broadcast, in 1907. She also starred in ...

The Scots Magazine was found in 1739, and claims to be the world's oldest magazine still in publication today (although with gaps in its publicatio...

A charming bound copy of Chambers Miscellany containing a wealth of informative essays and features to interest Victorian readers. Still an enterta...

A charming set of Chambers Miscellany containing a wealth of informative essays and features to interest Victorian readers. Still an entertaining r...

The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, with Prefatory Notice. Published by Gall & Inglis, Edinburgh c. 1855 (undated, but 1855 date ...

Cassell's Illustrated Readings, First and Second Series bound as one. An illustrated compendium of 'Penny Readings' to be read and shared with the ...

An interesting, and uncommon, copy of Longfellow's poetry with a lovely Ivorine (?) panel cover insert. The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longf...

The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, (Reprinted from the Revised American Edition), The "Albion" Edition. With Explanatory Notes. Publ...

A handsome volume of both the First and Second Series of Emerson's essays, in a very attractive binding. Sir John Lubbock's Hundred Books: Essays, ...

A fascinating biography of Joseph Duveen, first Baron Duveen (1869-1939). He was a British art dealer, and one of the world's most influential figu...

"From the award-winning author of Cruel Britannia, a revelatory new book which exposes the culture of concealment at the heart of the British state...

A highly respected work on civil war and insurgency. Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics; The Logic of Violence in Civil War. By Stathis N. K...

A volume of reminiscenses of.Lord Frederic Hamilton (1856-1928), Conservative Party Politician and Member of Parliament. He also served in the Dipl...

A volume of reminiscenses of.Lord Frederic Hamilton (1856-1928), Conservative Party Politician and Member of Parliament. He also served in the Dipl...

The Letters and Friendships of Sir Cecil Spring Rice; A Record. Edited by Stephen Gwynn.  Sir Cecil Spring Rice (1859-1918), was a British Diplomat...

A complete 2 volume set from the Library of former British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) & his son, Randolph S. Churchill (...

A beautifully produced book featuring a tale by American writer, James Branch Cabell (1879-1958), primarily a writer of fantasy fiction. This story...

Charles Cavendish Fulke Greville (1794-1865), held the office of Clerk of the Council in Ordinary and served under the three monarchs of King Georg...

"A collection of essays by British, Greek and American scholars on various aspects of Greek history during the pre-independence and independence pe...

The Elephant and the Lotus; Vietnamese Ceramics in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. By Philippe Truong. Introduction by John Stevenson. Published b...

A very substantial alphabetical reference work detailing places and facts on world geography. Longmans' Gazetteer of the World. Edited by George G....

The Expansion of England; Two Courses of Lectures, by J. Seeley. Published by Macmillan and Co., London and New York, 1886. Printed in Great Britai...

Wallis & Wallis; Catalogues of Antique Arms and Armour, Militaria, Etc, including Coins and Military Medals; 10 bound Auction Catalogues, 1979....

A Standard Dictionary of the English Language, upon original plans; designed to give, in complete and accurate statement, in the light of the most ...

The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore. Reprinted from the Early Editions, With Explanatory Notes, &c. By Thomas Moore. The "Albion" Edition.  Thom...

Miniature Painters British and Foreign, With Some Account of Those Who Practised in America in the Eighteenth Century. Illustrated by Numerous Exam...

Ian Hay was the pen name of John Hay Beith (1876-1922), British schoolmaster, soldier, novelist, playwright and historian. His humorous account of ...

This scarce 1694 first edition, printed by Nath. Crouch of London, is a significant early Quaker publication documenting the unity of belief among ...

Literary Annuals and Gift Books, A Bibliography, 1823-1903. Reprinted with supplementary essays by Eleanore Jamieson & Iain Bain. By Frederick ...

American Literary Annuals & Gift Books 1825-1865, by Ralph Thompson. A study of the era of gift books and annuals produced in the USA in the 19...

The Starless Sea, by Erin Morgenstern. Published by Harvill Secker in Association with Goldsboro Books, London. Signed and Numbered Limited edition...

Couples, by John Updike. With attractive William Blake image in cover design. Published by The Book Society, London, 1968 - exclusive members editi...

Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings; Prepared Under the Supervision of the Distinguished Lecturer and Traveller John L....

English Poetry; An Illustrated Catalogue of First and Early Editions Exhibited in 1947 at 7 Aldemarle Street, London. Compiled and Revised by John ...

All the Trouble in the World; The Lighter Side of Famine, Pestilence, Destruction and Death, by P.J. O'Rourke. Signed by the author to the title pa...

Studies in Romanticism, Volume 16, Number 4, Fall 1977. This issue with articles on Marxism and Romanticism. With various contributors. Provenance;...

Dictionnaire de la Fable ou Mythologie Greque, Latine, Egyptienne, Celtique, Persane, Syrienne, Indienne, Chinoise, Japonaise, Arabe, Mahometane, S...

Bibliography of The West Indies, (excluding Jamaica), by Frank Cundall, F.S.A., Secretary and Librarian of the Institute of Jamaica. Published by J...