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European Interest Books

European Interest Books

A selection of books with a European flavour...

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The Works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, in Thirteen Volumes, complete, 1768, Edinburgh

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This early and more comprehensive collected edition of Jonathan Swift’s writings represents a significant moment in the dissemination of his satiri...

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Cours de Mathematiques, a l'Usage des Gardes du Pavillon et de la Marine, Bezout, 1768-1789

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Étienne Bézout — Cours de Mathématiques, à l'Usage des Gardes du Pavillon et de la Marine. Paris: Various publishers (Delatour, Musier fils, Ph. D....

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18th Century Erotica; Veneres Uti Observantur In Gemmis Antiquis, by Pierre-Francois Hugues d'Hancarville, c. 1777

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This rare edition presents Veneres uti observantur in gemmis antiquorum with all text in English in this variant. Compiled by Baron d’Hancarville, ...

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Oeuvres de Monsieur De Voltaire; Élémens de Philosophie de Newton, A Neuchatel, 1772

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This is a well-preserved 1772 printing of Éléments de la Philosophie de Newton (originally published 1738) – Voltaire’s accessible interpretation o...

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The Orlando Furioso, Translated into English Verse, from the Italian of Ludovico Ariosto, with Notes by William Stewart Rose, 1880

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This is an attractive 1880 two-volume edition of The Orlando Furioso, Ludovico Ariosto’s epic Renaissance poem SOLD The Orlando Furioso, Translated...

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The Stones of Venice; 2 Volume set, by John Ruskin, 1892

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This elegant two-volume set presents Ruskin’s celebrated architectural travel guide, tailored for the practical use of visitors exploring Venice an...

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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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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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In the Strange South Seas, Beatrice Grimshaw, Hutchinson & Co., London, 1907

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In the Strange South Seas by Beatrice Grimshaw is a travel narrative based on the author’s journeys through the South Pacific islands in the early ...

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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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The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World, Folio Society bound edition in slipcase, 2003

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A very smart and stylish large format edition of this much respected atlas from The Times. The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World, Folio Societ...

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An album of views of Northern Ireland from c. 1870-1890, by Robert John Welch, Titanic photographer

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A fascinating late nineteenth century photo album of albumen prints from Robert Welch. Undated, but c. 1870s-1890s. The album contains views taken ...

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Grand Tour Photo Album c. 1880-1890, Italy, Large folio size with over 160 albumen prints

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A monumental photo album of large folio size (46cm x 43cm) carrying the gilt initialed monogram 'M.G.'. Undated, but c. 1880-1890. The album is tit...

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The Oxford History of England, 7 Volumes, from Roman Britain to The Age of Reform, early editions

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A very smart set of 7 volumes from the classic series 'The Oxford History of England', which have been attractively and uniformly rebound in navy b...

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The Scallop; Studies of a shell and its influences on humankind, edited by Ian Cox, Shell Transport and Trading Company, 1957

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An interesting and well produced book from the Shell Transport and Trading Company, Limited, marking their Diamond Jubilee. Based on their famous s...

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Joy Adamson; Born Free, Living Free, & Forever Free, 1960-1962, Complete Set

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Complete set of original hardbacks with their dustjackets; Born Free, Living Free, & Forever Free, by Joy Adamson: Born Free; A Lioness of Two ...

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Antiquity Explained and Represented in Sculptures, Vol IV, by the Learned Father Montfaucon, Translated by David Humphreys, Printed by J. Tonson & J. Watts, 1721

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First published in Paris in 1719, this is David Humphrey's 1721 translation of this work by Father Bernard de Montfaucon. This folio size volume is...

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The Concept of Freedom; An Interpretation of the Fall in terms of Self-Consciousness. A Thesis presented for the degree of Doctor of Divinity by Philip Austin Louis Meldrum of St. John's College, Durham University, 1960

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An original typescript thesis for a Doctor of Divinity Degree at Durham University. Almost certainly a unique document of considerable depth in ter...

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The Jacobite Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage, & Grants of Honour, Melville Henry Massue, Marquis de Ruvigny & Raineval, 1974 facsimile of original 1904 edition

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Charles Skilton's facsimile edition of The Jacobite Peerage, which was originally issued in 1904 and was a fully subscribed print run on issue. The...

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Unpublished Typescript; Journal of a Voyage from Scotland to China in 1839, by Agnes Paterson

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A fascinating unpublished typescript journal of an 1839 voyage undertaken by Agnes Paterson from Scotland (nee Aird, 1809-1893). An introductory No...

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A Treatise on the Venereal Disease; Being Chiefly Designed as a Translation and Abridgement of the Practical Work of Dr. Astruc's Work, Samuel Chapman, London, 1770

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A smart copy of this 18th century medical text by Dr Samuel Chapman. The Royal College of Physicians notes: "Samuel Chapman, M.D., was a native of ...

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Ozanam's Compleat Course of the Mathematics; Cursus Mathematicus; Or, A Complete Course of the Mathematics, Monsieur Ozanam, London & Oxford, 1712

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Three early 18th Century volumes from the noted French mathematician, Jacques Ozanam (1640-1718). He was a French mathematician known for his clear...

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South Africa and The Transvaal War, Louis Creswicke, 7 Volumes, Caxton, c. 1900

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South Africa and The Transvaal War, by Louis Creswicke. With Numerous illustrations and Maps. 7 Volumes (Missing Volume 8 which we believe was a su...

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A History of The Earth and Animated Nature, Oliver Goldsmith, Baron Cuvier, Washington Irving, Vol. 1, c. 1845

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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...

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A Sammelband of 5 Shakespeare Plays, 1750s; King Lear; Hamlet; Julius Caesar; Romeo and Juliet; & Othello.

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A smart copy of this sammelband bringing together 5 uncommon mid-18th Century printings of Shakespeare's works.  SOLD Comprises: A History of King ...

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'Dangerous Work', Diary of an Arctic Adventurer, Arthur Conan Doyle, Numbered Limited edition, 2012

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In 1880, a young medical student named Arthur Conan Doyle, in need of remuneration and adventure, took time away from his medical studies in Edinbu...

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Essays on the Anatomy of Expression in Painting, Charles Bell, The Classics of Medicine Library, 1984

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A beautifully presented volume of this work by Charles Bell, first published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme of London in 1806. Very much a delux...

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The Whole Course of Chirurgerie; Being a Facsimile of the First edition of 1597, with Engravings from the Second Edition of 1612, Peter Lowe, The Classics of Medicine Library, 1981

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A beautifully presented volume of this work by Sir William Osler, first published by Thomas Purfott of London in 1597. Very much a deluxe edition f...

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The Principles and Practice of Medicine, William Osler, The Classics of Medicine Library, 1978

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A beautifully presented volume of this work by William Osler, first published by D. Appleton and company, New York, in 1892. Very much a deluxe edi...

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The Collected Papers of Joseph, Baron Lister, In Two Volumes, The Classics of Medicine Library, Gryphon Editions, 1979

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

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A Treatise on The Blood, Inflammation, and Gun-Shot Wounds, John Hunter, The Classics of Medicine Library, 1982

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A beautifully presented volume of this work by John Hunter, first published by George Nicol of London and printed by John Richardson, in 1794. Very...

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General Surgical Pathology and Therapeutics, In Fifty Lectures, Dr. Theodore Billroth, The Classics of Medicine Library, 1987

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A beautifully presented volume of this work by Dr. Theodore Billroth, Professor of Surgery in Vienna, translated by Charles E. Hackley, first publi...

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Experiments and Observations on the Gastric Juice and the Physiology of Digestion, Sir William Beaumont, The Classics of Medicine Library, 1980

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A beautifully presented volume of this work by Sir William Beaumont, first published by F.P. Allen of Flattsburgh in 1921. Very much a deluxe editi...

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Aequanimitas with other Addresses, Sir William Osler, The Classics of Medicine Library, 1987

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A beautifully presented volume of this work by Sir William Osler, first published by P. Blakiston's Son & Co of Philadelphia in 1904. Very much...

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William Harvey; Exercitatio Anatomica De Motu Cordis Et Sanguinis In Animalibus, English Translation, Classics of Medicine Library, 1978

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A beautifully presented volume of two classic 19th Century medical works. Very much a deluxe edition from the Classics of Medicine Library, in full...

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