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Whatever the occasion, if you are looking for a truly unique gift to give to somebody dear to you, we have a terrific selection of gift ideas to meet all price points...
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Roma - Vintage Italian Souvenir Photo Album c. 1900, with 50 images. Grand Tour album from Rome.

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Roma – Souvenir Album of Photographic Views Rome, c.1900. Landscape format (165 × 253 × 30 mm), publisher’s decorative red cloth, upper cover block...

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The Bee, or Literary Weekly Intelligencer, James Anderson, Volume Sixteenth, 1793, Edinburgh

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The Bee, or Literary Weekly Intelligencer, Consisting of Original Pieces, and Selections from Performances of Merit, Foreign and Domestic, A Work c...

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Brazil by Michael Palin; First edition inscribed by the author, 2012

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A visually stunning and warmly written travelogue by the celebrated broadcaster, writer, and former Monty Python member, Brazil follows Michael Pal...

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Twilight in the Forbidden City, Reginald F. Johnston, Oxford University Press, 1985

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First published in 1934, Reginald F. Johnston's Twilight in the Forbidden City is the classic insider’s account of life in the Chinese imperial cou...

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Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, William and Robert Chambers, 4 Volumes; VII, VIII, IX, and XI , Nos. 313-572. 1839-1943

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This is a handsome set of four large-format 19th‑century bound volumes of Chambers’s Edinburgh Journal, originally launched in 1832 by the enterpri...

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Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, William and Robert Chambers, Volume II, Nos. 27-52. July-December, 1844

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This is a handsome 19th‑century bound volume of Chambers’s Edinburgh Journal – New Series, Volume II, comprising issues 27–52 from July to December...

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Collected Works of Hugh Miller, 5 uniform volumes, Thomas Constable, Edinburgh, 1857-1858

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This five‑volume set showcases the writings of Hugh Miller (1802–1856), the celebrated Scottish stonemason‑turned‑geologist, author, and lay theolo...

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Garden Layout and Planting; Behelfe Zur Anlage Und Bepflanzung Von Garten. Zusammengestellt Von August Czullik, 1882

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 A fascinating late 19th century Viennese folio of garden design and planting plans, this work by August Czullik reflects the period’s strong inter...

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Ecole Nationale Des Beaux-Arts; Les Grand Prix de Rome d'Architecture, 1907 Folio of Architectural Plates

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This striking folio portfolio, Les Grand Prix de Rome d'Architecture, 1907, published by Armand Guérinet in Paris, presents a visually impressive a...

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The Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay, Sir George Otto Trevelyan, 1888

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A smart copy of this detailed biography of Lord Macaulay — the eminent 19th-century historian, essayist, and politician best known for his History ...

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Diderot Encyclopedia; The Complete Illustrations 1762-1777, Harry N. Abrams, 1978 Boxed Set

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A complete five-volume facsimile edition reproducing all of the engraved plates from Diderot and d’Alembert’s groundbreaking Encyclopédie, original...

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A New and Complete System of Practical Husbandry; Vol. 5; Of the Making and Managing of Fermented Liquors, John Mills, 1765

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This is the fifth and final volume of A New and Complete System of Practical Husbandry, a comprehensive 18th-century agricultural manual compiled b...

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History of the Later Roman Commonwealth, Thomas Arnold, 1882

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This two-volume historical work by Thomas Arnold offers a detailed account of the political and military development of Rome during its transition ...

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The Gardener's Assistant; Practical and Scientific. A Guide to the Formation and Management of the Kitchen, Fruit, and Flower Garden, Robert Thompson, 1859

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The Gardener’s Assistant is a substantial 19th-century manual on horticulture and garden management, written by Robert Thompson, a respected figure...

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Traite Des Arts Ceramiques Ou Des Poteries, Alexandre Brongniart, 1844, 3 Volumes complete

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This three-volume first edition of Traité des arts céramiques (1844) by Alexandre Brongniart offers an in-depth study of ceramic arts, encompassing...

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Memoirs of the Baron de Tott on the Turks and The Tartars, 1786, In Two Volumes, complete

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This two-volume English edition of Memoirs of the Baron de Tott on the Turks and the Tartars, published in London in 1786, offers a fascinating win...

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A Short History of the English People, J.R. Green, Illustrated Edition, Macmillan, 1892-1894

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A Short History of the English People by J.R. Green, Illustrated Edition (1892–1894), is a four-volume set that traces the development of English s...

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The Conquest of Florida under Hernando De Soto, by Theodore Irving, 1850

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This well-preserved mid-Victorian edition recounts the dramatic and often perilous expedition of Hernando de Soto across the southeastern region of...

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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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Venice; The Lion and the Peacock, Laurence Scarfe, 1952

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Venice: The Lion and the Peacock by Laurence Scarfe is a reflective account of the city, combining elements of travel writing, history, and visual ...

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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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Folio Society; Etruscan Places, D.H. Lawrence, 1972

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An attractive Folio Society production of a classic D.H. Lawrence travel book, exploring the culture of the Etruscans in Italy. Etruscan Places, by...

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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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Vintage 19th Century Japanese Photo Album with 50 Hand Tinted Albumen Prints, 14cm x 9cm

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19th Century Japanese photo album 日本のビンテージ写真集 SOLD A photo album of original albumen prints, hand coloured, of Japanese subjects. The album is pres...

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Books and Readers in Ancient Greece and Rome, Frederic G. Kenyon, Modern facsimile of 1932 Clarendon Press edition

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An interesting exploration of the world of books and reading in Ancient Greece and Rome by Frederic G. Kenyon, Late director and Principal Libraria...

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Tales of The Dervishes; Teaching-stories of the Sufi Masters over the past thousand years, Idries Shah, 1969

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A fascinating book of Sufi teachings told in a collection of stories and fables. Sufism is a mystical branch of Islam characterized by a focus on I...

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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 Wine Society List, 4 issue boxed set, 2018-2019

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A smart boxed set containing 4 issues of The Wine Society List from February 2018 to February 2019 Housed in The Wine Society's branded red slipcas...

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Consolidated Gold Fields; A Centenary Portrait, Paul Johnson, 1987

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An interesting and well produced book from Consolidated Gold Fields, an international mining finance company, marking their centenary. The book exa...

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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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Mediterranean Picture Lands, Emelene Abbey Dunn, with Illustrations from Water-Color Sketches by the Author, 1929

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A beautiful copy of this work by American artist, Emelene Abbey Dunn (1859-1929), who founded the New York Normal Art School, after studying art in...

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