Books and Manuscripts

Index of Japanese Swordsmiths, by Markus Sesko. 2 Volumes complete; A-M and N-Z. Published by Books on Demand, GmbH, Norderstedt, Germany, 2012. A ...

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

Cutting Edge; Japanese Swords in the British Museum, by Victor Harris. Published by Tuttle Publishing, Boston. Stated 2005 first American edition. ...

Japanese Arms and Armour, by Ian Bottomley. Royal Armouries Arms and Armour Series. Published by Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, 2017. Third impress...

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

An attractively presented book featuring 50 tipped in water-colour view of Oxford, each mounted on coloured textured paper, with facing descriptive...

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...

A substantial, and high quality, volume on Nineteenth century art "With Illustrations from Pictures and Objects in the Fine Art Loan Collection of ...

A very impressive tome of near elephant folio size, weighing in at 7.35kg (approx 16.5lbs). A deluxe limited large Japanese paper edition, signed b...

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...

A very limited edition of this book featuring the life and work of acclaimed Scottish artist, George Paul Chalmers (1833-1878). He painted portrait...

Sir James Guthrie, P.R.S.A., LL. D.; A Biography by Sir James L. Caw. Foreword by Sir D.Y. Cameron, R.A., LL.D. Guthrie As interpreter by Frank Rin...

A fascinating illustrated catalogue of scientific instruments and chemicals sold by Edinburgh scientific instrument maker and retailer, Andrew H. B...

A very scarce set of 'The Enid Blyton Literary Society Journal', which changed its name to 'The Enid Blyton Society Journal' from issue 9 onwards. ...

A very scarce set of 'Green Hedges' magazine for Enid Blyton lovers, described as "The Newsletter especially for the collector of Enid Blyton Books...

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...

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...

Dialogues on the Acropolis; Scholars and Experts Talk on the History, Restoration and the Acropolis Museum. This is a book based on the transcripti...

Balliol College Register, 1930-1980, Fifth edition. Edited by John Jones & Sally Viney. Printed for Private Circulation (at the University Pres...

Balliol College Register, 1916-1967, Fourth edition. Edited by Elsie Lemon, M.A., Sir Hugh's College, Former Secretary of the Balliol Society. Prin...

Balliol College Register, 1900-1950, Third edition. Edited by Sir Ivo Elliott, Bart., I.C.S. (Retired), Scholar of the College 1900-1906. Printed f...

Balliol College Register, 1833-1933, Second edition. Edited by Sir Ivo Elliott, Bart., I.C.S. (Retired), Scholar of the College 1900-1906. SOLD Pri...

A lovely copy of the first volume of the definitive catalogue raisonne of the works in oil, water-colour and pastel of John Singer Sargent. John Si...

The Royal Society of Edinburgh (1783-1983); The First Two Hundred Years, by Neil Campbell and R. Martin Smellie. With a Foreword by the Hon. Lord C...

Exhibition catalogue detailing the work of French neo-classical artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867). The exhibition took place at the ...

Gennadeion Notes III; Athens in the Time of Lord Byron, by C.W.J. Eliot. Presentation copy from the author to William St Clair. A journal offprint;...

Lord Byron, Early Travellers, and the Monastery at Delphi, C.W.J. Eliot. Presentation copy from the author to William St Clair. A journal offprint;...

Minerva Numismatic Handbooks Number Two; Coins of Ancient Athens. By C.M. Kraay (Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford). Provenance; from th...

A Complete Guide to Heraldry, by Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister-at-Law. Illustrated by Nine Plates in Colour and Nearly 800...

English Heraldry, by Charles Boutell, M.A., with nearly Five Hundred Illustrations, drawn and engraved on wood by Mr. R.B. Utting and Others. Tenth...

The Scottish School of Painting, by William D. McKay, R.S.A., Librarian to the Royal Scottish Academy. Published by Duckworth and Co., London, and ...

A very attractive exhibition catalogue, profusely illustrated in colour. Showcasing over 30 ancient bronzes from the Shanghai Museum's collection, ...

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

A German publication on the work of Tōshūsai Sharaku, Japanese ukiyo-e print designer, particularly known for his portraits of kabuki actors. He is...

Copiously illustrated guide to the Robert P. Youngman collection of Chinese jades, presenting some 200 carvings. The catalogue is split into 3 sect...

A very first volume of this monthly magazine which was the leading journal for the furniture and decorating trade of Victorian Britain. It carries ...