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Lanna Antique has an extensive range of high quality antiquarian and collectible books. We are also specialists in Asian art books, including Chinese art. We stock South East Asian Buddhist manuscripts and have many interesting publications and oddities for sale. We also aim to bring you interesting titles covering a wide range of subject matter, and update our online stock frequently.

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The Life of John Duncan, Scotch Weaver and Botanist, William Jolly, 1883

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The Life of John Duncan, Scotch Weaver and Botanist, written by William Jolly and first published in 1883, is a warm and detailed biography of a hu...

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For The Flag, From the French of Jules Verne, by Mrs. Cashel Hoey, Sampson Low, 1897, first British edition.

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For the Flag (original French title: Face au drapeau, 1896) is one of Verne's later novels and part of his Extraordinary Voyages series. The story ...

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Folio Society; The Age of Illumination, Gothic Art and Civilisation, Byzantine Art and Civilisation, & Early Medieval Art and Civilisation, 2004, 3 Volume boxed set

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A beautifully produced three-volume set from The Folio Society, exploring the richness of art and culture during the medieval period. This boxed co...

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Encyclopedia of Needlework, Therese de Dillmont

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This is a fine English-language copy of the classic Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont — a foundational guide to embroidery, lacewor...

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Scott's Last Expedition; The Personal Journals of Captain R.F. Scott, R.N., C.V.O., On His Journey to The South Pole, 1927

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Offered here is a 1927 reprint of Scott’s Last Expedition, published by John Murray. This edition presents the poignant and historic personal journ...

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Systema Naturae; A Photographic Facsimile of the First Volume of the Tenth Edition (1758), Caroli Linnaei; Regnum Animale, British Museum, 1956

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Offered here is the 1956 British Museum (Natural History) first edition facsimile of one of the most significant works in the history of science: S...

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Evolution; The Modern Synthesis, Julian Huxley, George, Allen & Unwin, 1945

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Julian Huxley (1887–1975) was a British biologist, writer, and public intellectual, known for his work in evolutionary theory and science communica...

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Antony Gormley; Critical Mass, Musée Rodin, 2023 Signed first edition

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An as new, signed first edition copy of this work on the exhibition held at Musée Rodin in Paris;  'Antony Gormley; Critical Mass' Antony Gormley (...

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Witch's Blood, by William Blain, 1974

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Witch’s Blood by William Blain traces the saga of a Scottish family descended from Elspet, a red‑haired woman accused of witchcraft and executed du...

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Original 1937 Coronation Poster; Coronation of Their Majesties King George VI. and Queen Elizabeth, 12th May 1937

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An original Scottish variant poster for the Coronation in 1937 - for the town of Dunfermline in Fife, detailing all the local activities and events...

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The Atlantic Islands; A Study of the Faeroe Life and Scene by Kenneth Williamson, 1948

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The Atlantic Islands (1948) is Williamson’s detailed and lyrical account of life in the Faroe Islands, drawing from his wartime posting. The book b...

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The Naturalist in La Plata, W. H. Hudson, 1912

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In The Naturalist in La Plata, W. H. Hudson recounts his experiences and observations from the Pampas region of Argentina, focusing on the behavior...

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On Growth and Form, D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson, 1st edition signed copy (Cambridge University Press, 1917). Sir Robert Ludwig Mond provenance.

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D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson (1860–1948) was a Scottish biologist, mathematician, and classics scholar best known for his groundbreaking work On Growt...

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Essays on the Administrations of Great Britain from 1783-1830 Contributed to The Edinburgh Review, Sir George Cornewall Lewis, 1864

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A handsome volume presenting the contributions of Sir George Cornewall Lewis to The Edinburgh Review. The Edinburgh Review, founded in 1802 in Edin...

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Character, by Samuel Smiles, John Murray, 1897

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Samuel Smiles (1812–1904) was a Scottish author and social reformer best known for promoting self-help and moral improvement. His 1871 book Charact...

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The History of The Valorous and Witty Knight-Errant Don Quixote of The Mancha, Cervantes, 1895. Translated by Thomas Shelton

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A very smart set indeed of this limited edition version of Don Quixote. The History of The Valorous and Witty Knight-Errant Don Quixote of The Manc...

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Original 1912 British Passport of Mr. Edmond John Hay, issued by Sir Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon, British Liberal Statesman and Ambassador to the United States

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An interesting and uncommon original British passport from 1912: Type: British passport issued in 1912; Single sheet as was standard practice in ...

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Original Vintage Scottish Photo Album of scenic Scottish Views by George Washington Wilson, 1885

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An attractive album of 20 albumen prints from 1885 (dated from gift presentation inscription). The photographer can be identified from the 'G.W.W.'...

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The Century Album of London Views, c. 1900

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The Century Album of London Views. An attractive album of captioned photographs of London scenes and landmarks. Published by E. & S., London (E...

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Winston S. Churchill; The Second World War, 6 Volume set, 1948-1954.

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Winston Churchill; The Second World War, 6 Volume set, complete, 1948-1954.  SOLD Published by Cassell & Co. Limited, London, Toronto, Melbourn...

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Folio Society; The Grand Tour 1592-1796, Roger Hudson, 1993

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An attractive Folio Society production, which is well illustrated throughout, exploring 'the culmination of the rich young eighteenth-century Engli...

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The Plates from the large folio edition of The History of England, by David Hume, printed by R. Bowyer; A Series of One Hundred and Ninety-six Engravings, (in the Line Manner) by the First Artists in the Country, 1812

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An impressive, and imposing, large folio volume of the engravings from the classic work by David Hume - almost 'elephant folio' in size. This large...

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Swords and Hilt Weapons, 1993, Various contributors

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Swords and Hilt Weapons. Various contributors including; Michael D. Coe, Peter Connolly, Anthony Harding, Victor Harris, Donald J. Larocca, Thom Ri...

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War Memoirs of David Lloyd George, 2 Volumes complete, Odhams Press, 1938

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 A 2 volume set of the memoirs of former British prime Minister during the years 1916-1922, David Lloyd George (1863-1945). War Memoirs of David Ll...

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