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Memoirs of Mary Robinson "Perdita", Limited edition, 1894
Mary Robinson (1757-1800) was a celebrity beauty of her day, known as an actress, writer, poet, and as the mistress of George IV, whilst he was Pri...
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Memorials of Sir Gideon Murray of Elibank, Arthur C. Murray, Inscribed by author with ALS
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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Bookano Stories No. 17; With Pictures That Spring Up in Model Form, c. 1950, with charming pop-ups
A charming mid-20th Century 3d Pop-up book for children, with 5 working models, complete. Bookano Stories No. 17; With Pictures That Spring Up in M...
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, J.K. Rowling, Ted Smart edition, early printing 1998
A desirable early printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. This publishing phenomenon was first released to the world in 1997. As earl...
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The History of England; From the Accession of James the Second, Lord Macaulay, 4 Volume Set, 1864
A complete 4 volume set of Macaulay's classic work on English history. The work covers the period from 1685 to 1702; from the reign of James II and...
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Sketching from Nature; A Handbook for Students and Amateurs, Tristram J. Ellis, 1883
A prize presentation copy from Glasgow School of Art. Sketching from Nature; A Handbook for Students and Amateurs. By Tristram J. Ellis. With a Fro...
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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
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
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 Early Flemish Painters; Notices of Their Lives and Works, J.A. Crowe and G.B. Cavalcaselle, 1872
An attractive prize presentation copy from Glasgow School of Art. The Early Flemish Painters; Notices of Their Lives and Works. By J.A. Crowe and G...
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Elementary History of Art; An Introduction to Ancient and Modern Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, Music, N. D'Anvers, 1874
An attractive prize presentation copy from Glasgow School of Art. Elementary History of Art; An Introduction to Ancient and Modern Architecture, Sc...
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The Literary Works of Joshua Reynolds, Henry William Beechy, In Two Volumes, complete, 1855-1870
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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Bibliomystery; Death of a Bookseller, Alice Slater, Signed. Collector's Gift Hardback first edition.
Death of a Bookseller, by Alice Slater. Published by Hodder and Stoughton, London. 2023 first edition - 'Collector's gift edition'. An 'As New' co...
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Statistical, Political, and Historical Account of the United States of North America, D.B. Warden, 1819, 3 Vols complete
Statistical, Political, and Historical Account of the United States of North America; From the Period of Their First Colonization to the Present Da...
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The History of the Great Plague in London, in the Year 1665, Daniel Defoe, 1832
Daniel Defoe frequently published under a different pen name, and in this case the book is attributed 'By a Citizen'. This printing features his po...
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British Polar Year Expedition; Fort Rae, N.W. Canada, 1932-33, The Royal Society, 2 Vol Set complete
British Polar Year Expedition; Fort Rae, N.W. Canada, 1932-33, The Royal Society, 2 Vol Set complete, 2 Vols Complete; Vol I: Discussion of Results...
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The Royal Society Geophysical Year Antarctic Expedition; Halley Bay, Coats Land, Falkland Island Dependencies, 1955-59, 4 Vols Complete
The Royal Society Geophysical Year Antarctic Expedition; Halley Bay, Coats Land, Falkland Island Dependencies, 1955-59, 4 Vols Complete; Vol I: Int...
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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.
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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Dialogues on the Acropolis; Scholars and Experts Talk on the History, Restoration and the Acropolis Museum, 2010
Dialogues on the Acropolis; Scholars and Experts Talk on the History, Restoration and the Acropolis Museum. This is a book based on the transcripti...
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6th International Meeting for the Restoration of The Acropolis Monuments, Athens, 4-5 October 2013
6th International Meeting for the Restoration of The Acropolis Monuments, Athens, 4-5 October 2013. Proceedings. Scientific Editors: Ch. Bouras, V....
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5th International Meeting for the Restoration of The Acropolis Monuments, Athens, 4-6 October 2002
5th International Meeting for the Restoration of The Acropolis Monuments, Athens, 4-6 October 2002. New Administration Building of the National Ban...
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The Wind from the Sun; Stories of the Space Age, Arthur C. Clarke, 1972
A splendid anthology of Arthur C. Clarke's short stories. A master of the science fiction genre. The Wind from the Sun; Stories of the Space Age. B...
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Elements of Metaphysics, A.E. Taylor, 1912
Elements of Metaphysics, by A.E. Taylor, M.A. (Oxon), D.Litt. (St. Andrews), F.B.A. Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd, London. 1912 Third edition,...
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Bitter Lemons, Lawrence Durrell, 1960
A good copy of Durrell's acclaimed autobiographical account of life during turbulent times. Provenance; from the library of the late William St Cla...
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Fanny Brawne; A Biography, Joanna Richardson, 1952
Biography of Frances 'Fanny' Brawne Linton (1800-1865), fiance and muse to the English Romantic poet, John Keats. Provenance; from the library of t...
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Aldous Huxley; Eyeless in Gaza, 1936 first edition, Chatto & Windus
A good first edition of one of Huxley's most highly rated works. Eyeless in Gaza, by Aldous Huxley. Published by Chatto & Windus, London, 1936 ...
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Pair of vintage autograph books / commonplace books, including signatures of John Buchan and pioneering women; Amy Johnson, Kay Petre & Mary Grosvenor
These 2 unassuming small autograph books revealed a few delightful surprises on closer inspection. They are fairly standard in format for their per...
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Artificial Intelligence and Heuristic Programming, N.V. Findler, Bernard Meltzer, Edinburgh University Press, 1971
"The papers in this volume, based on the lectures given at the first NATO Advanced Study Institute on Artificial Intelligence and Heuristic Program...
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The History Thieves; Secrets, Lies and the Shaping of a Modern Nation, Ian Cobain, Signed
"From the award-winning author of Cruel Britannia, a revelatory new book which exposes the culture of concealment at the heart of the British state...
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Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics; The Logic of Violence in Civil War, Stathis N. Kalyvas, 2013
A highly respected work on civil war and insurgency. Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics; The Logic of Violence in Civil War. By Stathis N. K...
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Medicine; From Boston to Dumfries; The First Surgical Use of Anaesthetic Ether in the Old World, Thomas W. Baillie, 1966, Signed copy
This book tells the story of how, after the first use of clinical anaesthesia at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1846, the first public demonstra...
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Medicine; A History of Bladder Stone, Harold Ellis, Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1969
The story of medical developments in treating bladder stone, from being the first to be treated (agonisingly) with an elective surgical procedure, ...
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Medicine; Simpson and Syme of Edinburgh, John A. Shepherd, 1969
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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The Auld Doctor and Other Poems and Songs in Scots, David Rorie M.D., 1921
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...
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Pulp Romance - A Selection of Vintage Newnes Lucky Star Romances, 1960s
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 ...
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Here, There and Everywhere, Lord Frederic Hamilton, 1921
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
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 Unknown Prime Minister; The Life and Times of Andrew Bonar Law 1858-1923, Robert Blake, 1955
Biography of Andrew Bonar Law (1858-1923), British statesman, Conservative politician, and UK Prime Minister from 1922-1923. The Unknown Prime Mini...
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New Century Library; The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray, 14 Vols complete, Nelson, 1899-1900
New Century Library; The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray, 14 Vols complete; Vol I: Vanity Fair, 1899; Vol II: The History of Pendennis, 1900;...
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The Making of Classical Edinburgh 1750-1840, A.J. Younson, 1970
The detailed story of Edinburgh's 'New Town', conceived and built over 75 years from 1766-1840, and its striking Georgian architecture. Attractivel...
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The Collected Poems of George Bruce, 1971, Signed Presentation copy from the poet to sculptor, Pilkington Jackson
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...
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Henry Dundas, Scots Guards; A Memoir, R.N. Dundas, Horatio F. Brown, 1921
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
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 Life of Sir William Harcourt, 1827-1904, A.G. Gardiner, In Two Volumes, 1923
A 2 volume biography of Sir William George Granville Venables Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904), Liberal statesman, lawyer and journalist. The Life of Si...
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The Letters and Friendships of Sir Cecil Spring Rice, Stephen Gwynn, 1929, 2 Vols complete
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
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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The Life of Lord Curzon, Being the Authorized Biography of George Nathaniel, Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, by The Earl of Ronaldshay, 1928. 3 Vols, complete.
A good set of 3 volumes chronicling the life of George Nathaniel Curzon (1859-1925), prominent British statesman, Conservative politician, writer a...
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Edinburgh Sketches & Memories, David Masson, 1892. Library copy from former British Prime Minister, Arthur James Balfour
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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The White Robe; A Saint's Summary, James Branch Cabell, 1928, Limited edition. Illustrated by Robert E. Locher
A beautifully produced book featuring a tale by American writer, James Branch Cabell (1879-1958), primarily a writer of fantasy fiction. This story...
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