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O.H.M.S. An Illustrated Record of the Voyage of S.S. "Tintagel Castle", W. McLean and E.H. Shackleton, 1900 - Shackleton's first book

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"Troopin', Troopin', Troopin' to the Sea: "O.H.M.S." An Illustrated Record of the Voyage of S.S. "Tintagel Castle", Conveying Twelve Hundred Soldie...

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British Etchers 1850-1940, Kenneth M. Guichard, 1977, with 3 Signed etchings by Robin Tanner

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A smart copy of this art book, which is particularly desirable in this first edition form as it contains 3 beautiful signed etchings by Robin Tanne...

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Kearsley's Complete Peerage, of England, Scotland and Ireland; Together with An Extinct Peerage of the Three Kingdoms, 1799

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A handsome copy of this early book of British Peerage. The book has been professionally rebound in the mid 20th Century, in full calf leather, very...

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Missionary Pioneers in India, John Rutherfurd, Andrew Elliot, Edinburgh, 1896

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This volume details the pioneering work in India of 5 missionaries; Bartholomew Ziegenbald (Germany); Christian Frederick Schwartz (Denmark); and t...

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Great Naturalist Series; Gilbert White, by R.M. Lockley, H.F. & G. Witherby, London, 1954

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A very good copy of R.M. Lockley's biography of Gilbert White (1720-1793), a pioneering English naturalist and man of the Church. He was highly res...

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White of Selborne, Walter S. Scott, the Falcon Press, 1950

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A very good copy of Walter S. Scott's biography of Gilbert White (1720-1793), a pioneering English naturalist and man of the Church. He was highly ...

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The History of England, by David Hume; A Large Folio Volume, 1806

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

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A Collection of 6 'Uniform Edition' Joseph Conrad works, J.M. Dent & Sons, 1923-1926

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A very good set of 6 books by Joseph Conrad. They are from Dent's "The Uniform Edition - The Works of Joseph Conrad" series, comprising: Almayer's ...

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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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The Spectator, In Eight Volumes, 1791, David Niven, Glasgow

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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...

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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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The Life and Work of the Seventh Earl of Shaftesbury, K.G., Edwin Hodder, 3 Volume set, 1886

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Biography of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, Seventh Earl of Shaftesbury, 1801-1885. He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1852-1855. He was a Br...

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The Life and Works of Robert Burns; edited by Robert Chambers, Revised by William Wallace, 1896

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The Life and Works of Robert Burns; edited by Robert Chambers, Revised by William Wallace. Spine title states 'New Edition by William Wallace'. 3 V...

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The Discoverers; A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself, Daniel J. Boorstin, Gryphon Editions 1990

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

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The Guinness Book of Records, August 1955, First Trade Edition, First Impression

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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...

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English Water-colour with Reproductions of Drawings by Eminent Painters, Charles Holme, Frederick Wedmore, 'The Studio', 1902

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An impressive and beautifully produced art book, of substantial size, bound with leather and carrying the gilt crest of 'The Society of Writers to ...

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The Life of Joseph Locke, Civil Engineer, Joseph Devey, 1862

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A very smart full leather volume which has been professionally rebacked, and contains fine condition text.  Joseph Locke (1805–1860) was a prominen...

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Lord Byron and Some of His Contemporaries; With Recollections of The Author's Life, and of His Visit to Italy, Leigh Hunt, 1828, 2 Volume set

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A very smart 2 volume set of professionally rebacked full leather volumes containing fine condition text. Lord Byron and Some of His Contemporaries...

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The Poetical Works of Geoffrey Chaucer with an Essay on His Language and Versification, by Thomas Tyrwhitt, Edward Moxon, London, 1855

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A substantial volume of the works of the English poet and author Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1343-1400). The Poetical Works of Geoffrey Chaucer with an Ess...

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The Works of Ben Jonson; with a Biographical Memoir by William Gifford, Edward Moxon, London 1853

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A substantial volume of the works of the English playwright and poet Ben Jonson (1572-1637), with a biography of his life. The Works of Ben Jonson;...

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The Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal for Oct 1803 - Jan 1804 (Vol III; Issue V and VI)

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The Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal: For Oct. 1803......Jan. 1804. To be continued Quarterly. Vol III (contains issues V and VI). With many d...

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Memoirs of The Pretenders and Their Adherents, John Heneage Jesse, 2 Vols, 1845

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Memoirs of The Pretenders and Their Adherents, by John Heneage Jesse. In Two Volumes, complete. Published by Richard Bentley, London. 1845 first ed...

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Aubrey Beardsley; The Man and His Work, Haldane Macfall, John Lane The Bodley Head, 1928

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Aubrey Beardsley; The Man and His Work, by Haldane Macfall. Published by John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London. 1928 first edition. A good gree...

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Johnson; His Characteristics and Aphorisms, James Hay, 1884

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Johnson: His Characteristics and Aphorisms, by James Hay, Minister of the Parish of Kirn. Published by Alexander Gardner, London and Paisley. 1884 ...

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The Scots Magazine; New Series, December 1887 - November 1990, 5 Volumes

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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...

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Chambers's Miscellany of Useful & Entertaining Tracts, bound as Vol VII (actually spanning Vols. XVIII-XX), 1847

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

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Chambers's Miscellany of Instructive & Entertaining Tracts, Vols I-IV bound in 2 volumes, c. 1869

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

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A Life of John Colet, Founder of St. Paul's School, J.H. Lupton, 1909, in St. Paul's Leather Prize Binding

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A smart full leather prize-binding from the school John Colet founded. A Life of John Colet, D.D., Dean of St. Paul's, and Founder of St. Paul's Sc...

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Duveen; A Life in Art, Meryle Secrest, 2004. William St Clair's copy.

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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...

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Memorials of Sir Gideon Murray of Elibank, Arthur C. Murray, Inscribed by author with ALS

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A biography of Scottish courtier and landowner, Sir Gideon Murray of Elibank. There are a number of interesting additions to the book; The first fr...

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Anecdote Lives of William Hogarth, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, Henry Fuseli, Sir Thomas Lawrence, and J.M.W. Turner, John Timbs, 1872

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An attractive prize presentation copy from Glasgow School of Art. Anecdote Lives of William Hogarth, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, Henr...

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The Lives and Works of Michael Angelo and Raphael, R. Duppa and Quatremere De Quincy, 1872

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An attractive prize presentation copy from Glasgow School of Art. The Lives and Works of Michael Angelo and Raphael. By R. Duppa and Quatremere De ...

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The Literary Works of Joshua Reynolds, Henry William Beechy, In Two Volumes, complete, 1855-1870

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An attractive prize presentation set from Glasgow School of Art. The Literary Works of Joshua Reynolds, First President of The Royal Academy. To Wh...

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James O'Dea (now Jamie O'Dea); Artist's Studio books, Set of 3, 1980s. Over 300 Pages of Original artwork.

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This is a rather splendid collection of 3 artists's studio books, from Scottish artist, James O'Dea, known better as Jamie O'Dea. who was born in G...

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Medicine; Simpson and Syme of Edinburgh, John A. Shepherd, 1969

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A very nice copy of this biography of two remarkable Edinburgh doctors from the 19th Century. James Simpson's discovery of the use of chloroform ga...

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Here, There and Everywhere, Lord Frederic Hamilton, 1921

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

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The Days Before Yesterday, Lord Frederic Hamilton, 1920

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

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Henry Dundas, Scots Guards; A Memoir, R.N. Dundas, Horatio F. Brown, 1921

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A memoir of the life of Henry Dundas (1897-1918), who was killed in action on the Western front in France on the 27th September, during the attack ...

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The Life and Times of Henry Lord Brougham, 3 Vols 1871, With Autograph Letter Signed

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A complete 3 volume first edition biography of Henry Lord Brougham (1778-1868). Born in Edinburgh, he qualified as a barrister in 1808, before bein...

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The Letters and Friendships of Sir Cecil Spring Rice, Stephen Gwynn, 1929, 2 Vols complete

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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...

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The Life of Lord John Russell, Spencer Walpole, 1889. From the Library of Winston Churchill & Randolph S. Churchill

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

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Edinburgh Sketches & Memories, David Masson, 1892. Library copy from former British Prime Minister, Arthur James Balfour

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Previously owned by Arthur James Balfour; First Earl of Balfour, former Conservative, British Prime Minister from 1902-1905. He also held various s...

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Journals and Letters of Reginald Viscount Esher, Maurice V. Brett, 4 Volumes complete, 1934-1938

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Biography of the British historian and Liberal politician, Reginald Baliol Brett (1852-1930). Journals and Letters of Reginald Viscount Esher. Firs...

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The Greville Memoirs; A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV, King William IV and Queen Victoria, 3 Parts in 8 Volumes, Charles C.F. Greville, 1875-1887

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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...

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Collection of 6 Works by Charles Lamb, Macmillan, Introduction and Notes by Alfred Ainger, 1908-1914

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Collection of 6 Works by Charles Lamb,. All with an Introduction and Notes by Alfred Ainger, 1908-1914. Comprises;  Mrs. Leicester's School and Oth...

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Quasi Cursores; Portraits of the High Officers and Professors of Edinburgh University, Limited Edition, 1884

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A limited edition produced to commemorate Edinburgh University's 300th anniversary. The book comprises biographical and visual portraits of the key...

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A.E. Housman; A Sketch Together with a List of his Writings, A.S.F. Gow, Cambridge, 1936

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Acknowledged as one of the foremost classicists of his age, this is a smart copy of a biographical sketch of the life of Alfred Edward Housman (185...

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The Amberley Papers; the Letters and Diaries of Lord and Lady Amberley, Bertrand and Patricia Russell, 1937

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Biography of John Russell and his wife, Kate Stanley - Lord and Lady Amberley. Both were born in 1842. John Russell was a British writer and politi...

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