Books and Manuscripts

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...

A book of poetry by Scottish doctor, David Rorie (1867-1946). Includes his well known song, 'The Lum Hat Wantin' The Croon', which was popular amon...

Choose from a selection of Newnes Lucky Star Romances, produced in the 1960s for George Newnes Ltd / C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd of London. All in good ...

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

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

Portefeuille De La Societe des Conducteurs, Controleurs et Commis Des Ponts et Chaussees et Des Mines. 40 ANNEE - 27 SERIE: Revue Pratique des Trav...

Portefeuille De La Societe des Conducteurs, Controleurs et Commis Des Ponts et Chaussees et Des Mines. 40 ANNEE - 25 SERIE: Revue Pratique des Trav...

New Century Library; The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray, 14 Vols complete; Vol I: Vanity Fair, 1899;  Vol II: The History of Pendennis, 1900;...

A nice copy of this book of the poetry of George Bruce (1909-2002), Scottish poet and radio journalist. The first free endpaper is warmly inscribed...

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 ...

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...

A 2 volume biography of Sir William George Granville Venables Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904), Liberal statesman, lawyer and journalist. The Life of Si...

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...

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

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

A beautifully produced book featuring a tale by American writer, James Branch Cabell (1879-1958), primarily a writer of fantasy fiction. This story...

A handsome set of novels by Henry Fielding (1707-1754), English novelist, dramatist and essayist. This complete set comprises: Volume I: The Histor...

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

A contemplation and celebration of the dialect of people of the North East of Scotland. Speak O' The North-East, by William Morrice Wilson. Publish...

A Short History of the English People. By J.R. Green, M.A. (John Richard Green). Illustrated Edition. Edited by Mrs. J. R. Green and Miss Kate Norg...

Sir Walter Scott; The Waverley Novels,; The Melrose edition. Consists of 25 novels plus 2 Volumes of The Life of Sir Walter Scott, Bart., by J.G. L...

A nice example of this theatrical script, produced by Gowans & Gray of London and Glasgow. Featuring a very attractive cover with a colour prin...

A nice example of this theatrical script, produced by Gowans & Gray of London and Glasgow. Featuring a very attractive cover with a silhouette ...

A nice example of this theatrical script, produced by Gowans & Gray of London and Glasgow. Featuring a very attractive cover with and Egyptian ...

An attractively illustrated edition of this classic work. Tales from Chaucer; The Canterbury Tales. Done Into Prose by Eleanor Farjeon. Illustrated...

Sketch of The History of the High Constables of Edinburgh, with Notes on the Early Watching, Cleaning, and Other Police Arrangements of the City. B...

The Perambulator in Edinburgh, by James Bone. With pictures by E.S. Lumsden, A.R.S.A. A well produced book with attractive illustrations. Published...

The first of the Shakspere Quarto Facsimiles produced on behalf of F.J. Furnivall, Founder and Director the New Shakspere Society by Mr. W. Griggs....

Although a rather tired copy, this book is a first edition and carries the very scarce addition of the author's signature. SOLD The Clans, Septs, a...

The Clans, Septs, and Regiments of the Scottish Highlands, by Frank Adam, F.R.G.S., F.S.A. (Scot.). Revised by Sir Thomas Innes of Learney, Emeritu...

Two anthologies compiled from the pocket literature broadsheets distributed to military serviceman in 1915, in the early days of The Great War. The...

Biography of Arthur Nicolson (1849-1928), First Baron Carnock, British Diplomat (Ambassador to Spain and Russia), and Politician. Sir Arthur Nicols...

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...

Morphological Analysis of Land Forms; A Contribution to Physical Geology, By Prof. Dr. Walther Penck. Translated by Hella Czech, Ph.D. (Vienna), an...

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...

An unusual booklet, published as a promotional tool for the Silvertown Company of London, manufacturers of 'Silver King' Golf Balls. The booklet is...

Annie S. Swan is said to be one of the most commercially successful novelists of the late 19th and early 20th century. She was Scottish and lived f...

Annie S. Swan is said to be one of the most commercially successful novelists of the late 19th and early 20th century. She was Scottish and lived f...

The Novel Library: Swan Song, by John Galsworthy. The final volume of 'The Forsyte Saga'. Published for Wm. Collins & Co. Ltd., by The London B...

Mademoiselle Dahlia, by Pamela Wynne (Winifred Mary Scott).  Published by Philip Allan & Co. Ltd, London, 1929. Second impression. 27th thousan...

Concealed Turnings, by Pamela Wynne (Winifred Mary Scott),  Published by Philip Allan & Co. Ltd, London, 1928. Second impression. 27th thousand...

An interesting slice of social history. This collection consists of household account books for different retailers supplying different types of pr...

The Honourable Mr. Tawnish; A Romance, by Jeffery Farnol, Illustrated by C.E. Brock. Published by Sampson Low, Marston and Co., Ltd., London. Undat...

The owner of this Scottish book, Ethel Allan Lees of "The White Hall', titles it 'Silly Book' on their cover label. Inside they compile a book cons...

A volume with two of the plays of Terence (Publius Terentius Afer - c. 190-159 BC). He was a Roman playwright and the author of six plays based on ...

A scarce 18th Century Scottish publication of Shakespeare's work. Despite being only one volume, it is now rather uncommon to come across any copie...

Newton's London Journal of Arts and Sciences; Being a Record of the Progress of Invention as Applied to the Arts (Established in the Year 1820). Ne...

A scarce early copy of this edition of Robert Burns' poetry. Two volumes bound as one. Printed by J. Crerar, Kirkaldy, 1802. First edition thus. Sc...