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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
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...
View full detailsUnpublished Typescript; Journal of a Voyage from Scotland to China in 1839, by Agnes Paterson
A fascinating unpublished typescript journal of an 1839 voyage undertaken by Agnes Paterson from Scotland (nee Aird, 1809-1893). An introductory No...
View full detailsThe Golden Bough; A Study in Magic and Religion, Sir James George Frazer, Collier Books
A beautifully presented volume of this classic work, the first version of the book published in 1890. Written by Scottish anthropologist, Sir James...
View full detailsThe Scots Magazine; New Series, December 1887 - November 1990, 5 Volumes
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...
View full detailsThe History of The Jews, John Murray, 1830, in custom leather binding and slipcase
A handsome set of 3 volumes bound in a modern full leather binding with slipcase. The History of The Jews. Three Volumes. By Henry Hart Milman (unc...
View full detailsRoman Society; From Nero to Marcus Aurelius, Samuel Dill, 1905
Roman Society; From Nero to Marcus Aurelius. By Samuel Dill, M.A. Published by Macmillan and Co., Limited, London and The Macmillan Company, New Yo...
View full detailsMarius the Epicurian; His Sensations and Ideas, Walter Pater, 1909
Historical and philosophical novel by Walter Pater, first published in 1885, and set in 161–177 AD, in the Rome of the Antonines. Marius the Epicur...
View full detailsDemocratic Readings from the World's Great Teachers, W.M. Thompson, 1896
Democratic Readings from the World's Great Teachers. Reprinted from "Reynolds's Newspaper." Compiled and Edited by W.M. Thompson, L.C.C. Numerous P...
View full detailsThe Megalithic European, Julian Cope, 2004, Signed First edition
The Megalithic European; The 21st century Traveller in Prehistoric Europe, by Julian Cope. A very personal journey across Europe by Julian Cope, fo...
View full detailsThe Modern Antiquarian, Julian Cope, 1998, First edition
The Modern Antiquarian; A Pre-Millennial Odyssey Through Megalithic Britain, including a Gazetteer to over 300 prehistoric Sites, by Julian Cope. S...
View full detailsδεισιδαιμονία (Superstition); A contribution to the knowledge of the religious terminology in Greek. Doctoral Thesis. Peter John Koets, 1929
δεισιδαιμονία (Deisidaimonia - Superstition); A contribution to the knowledge of the religious terminology in Greek. Doctoral Thesis. By Peter John...
View full detailsLes Martyrs, ou le Triomphe de la Religion Chrétienne, François René de Chateaubriand, 2 vol. set, 1809
Les Martyrs, ou le Triomphe de la Religion Chrétienne, François René de Chateaubriand, 2 vol. set. Published by Le Normant, Imprimeur-Libraire, Par...
View full detailsThe Library; The Transactions of the Bibliographical Society, 10 Issues, Seventh Series 2016-2020
The Library; The Transactions of the Bibliographical Society, 10 Issues from the Seventh Series, including: Volume 17: No. 4, December 2016; Volume...
View full detailsMen of Mark; A Gallery of Contemporary Portraits, Photographed by Lock and Whitfield, Thompson Cooper, 1876-1881. Chiswick Press.
Men of Mark; A Gallery of Contemporary Portraits of Men Distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in Science, Literature and Art, the Army, Navy, La...
View full detailsThe Life and Explorations of David Livingstone, LL.D., Adam & Co/John G. Murdoch, London, c. 1880
The Life and Explorations of David Livingstone, LL.D., Carefully Compiled from Reliable Sources. The front cover also carries the title 'The Life &...
View full detailsIndex Poeticus, Exhibens Compendio Nomina Propria, Genealogiam, Mythologiam, Astrologiam, Geographiam, Poeticam, et Alia, by P. Anselmus Desing, 1758
Index Poeticus, Exhibens Compendio Nomina Propria, Genealogiam, Mythologiam, Astrologiam, Geographiam, Poeticam, et Alia ad Eruditionem, Copiam &am...
View full detailsLes Chants des Grecs et le Philhellenisme de Wilhelm Muller, par Gaston Caminade, Felix Alcan, 1913
Les Chants des Grecs et le Philhellenisme de Wilhelm Muller, par Gaston Caminade, Ancien eleve de l'Ecole normale superieure Agrege de l'Universite...
View full detailsPolytheism and Society at Athens, Robert Parker, 2007
Polytheism and Society at Athens, by Robert Parker. Noted on the cover as 'Winner of the Criticos Prize'. Provenance; from the library of the late ...
View full detailsMyth; Myths and Legends of the World Explored, Kenneth McLeish, 1996
Myth; Myths and Legends of the World Explored, by Kenneth McLeish. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing, London, 1996, first edition. A very good sof...
View full detailsShort Studies on Great Subjects, James Anthony Froude, 1867
Short Studies on Great Subjects, by James Anthony Froude, M.A.. Published by Longmans, Green, and Co., London, 1867. Second edition. A single volum...
View full detailsDie Antike Kunstprosa, Eduard Norden, 2 Volumes, 1974
Die Antike Kunstprosa; Vom VI. Jahrhundert V. Chr. Bis in Die Zeit Der Renaiisance, by Eduard Norden, 2 Volumes (The ancient art prose; From VI. Ce...
View full detailsLe Regne de Robespierre, Maria Helene Williams, c. 1900
Memoires et Souvenirs; Publie sous la Direction de F. Funck-Brentano: Le Regne de Robespierre, by Maria Helene Williams. Traduit pour la premiere f...
View full detailsUrsprung und Anfänge des Christentums by Eduard Meyer, 3 Volumes complete, 1921-1923
Ursprung und Anfänge des Christentums (Origin and Beginnings of Christianity), by Eduard Meyer, 3 Volumes complete, 1921-1923. Comprises; Erster Ba...
View full detailsEarly Letters of Marcus Dods, 1850-1864, selected and edited by his Son, 1910 - possibly author inscribed
Early Letters of Marcus Dods, D.D. (Late principal of New college, Edinburgh), 1850-1864, selected and edited by his Son, Marcus Dods, M.A., Advoca...
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