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Glimpses of the Dark Ages; and The Dawn of Modern Civilization; or Sketches of the Social Condition of Europe, c. 1850

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A most handsome full leather prize binding combining Glimpses of the Dark Ages; or Sketches of the Social Condition of Europe, from the Fifth to th...

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Oeuvres de Monsieur De Voltaire; Élémens de Philosophie de Newton, A Neuchatel, 1772

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This is a well-preserved 1772 printing of Éléments de la Philosophie de Newton (originally published 1738) – Voltaire’s accessible interpretation o...

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Mathematical Elements of Natural Philosophy, Confirm'd by Experiments; Or, An Introduction to Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophy, William-James Gravesande, 1726

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This is a well-preserved 1726 third edition of Volume I of Gravesande’s influential introduction to Newtonian physics. Though titled “Vol. I,” this...

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The Stones of Venice; 2 Volume set, by John Ruskin, 1892

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This elegant two-volume set presents Ruskin’s celebrated architectural travel guide, tailored for the practical use of visitors exploring Venice an...

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Forty Years' Researches in British and Saxon Burial Mounds of East Yorkshire, J.R. Mortimer, 1905

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This monumental volume is the lifelong work of John Robert Mortimer, an East Yorkshire corn merchant and self-taught archaeologist whose pioneering...

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Folio Society; The Franchise Affair, Josephine Tey, still sealed

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A beautiful Folio Society edition of this standalone crime mystery - a fine, as new copy, still sealed, with slipcase. The Franchise Affair by Jose...

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Folio Society; The Singing Sands, Josephine Tey, still sealed

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A beautiful Folio Society edition of this standalone crime mystery - a fine, as new copy, still sealed, with slipcase. Considered one of Josephine ...

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A Life of Picasso, Volume I; 1881-1906, John Richardson, Jonathan Cape, 1991

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A very smart copy of the first volume in John Richardson's definitive biography of Picasso. He explores the early life and artistic beginni...

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The Adventures of a Ballet Critic, Richard Buckle, 1953, Cresset Press

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The Adventures of a Ballet Critic is a lively collection of essays and reflections drawn from Richard Buckle's experiences covering the wor...

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Venice; The Lion and the Peacock, Laurence Scarfe, 1952

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Venice: The Lion and the Peacock by Laurence Scarfe is a reflective account of the city, combining elements of travel writing, history, and visual ...

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The Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan, Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1898

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The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan is a deeply allegorical tale of a man’s spiritual journey, written in plain, powerful prose that has resonate...

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Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation in 1838-1839, Frances Anne Kemble, 1863

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Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation in 1838–1839 is a powerful and personal account written by Frances Anne Kemble, a British actress a...

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Hag-Seed by Margaret Atwood, Signed first edition, Hogarth Shakespeare, 2016

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Hag-Seed by Margaret Atwood is a modern retelling of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, part of the Hogarth Shakespeare Project. Set in a performing arts p...

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Middle East Diary, Noel Coward. William Heinemann, 1944.

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Middle East Diary by Noel Coward (published by William Heinemann in 1944) is a brief firsthand account of Coward’s entertainment tour through North...

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Victory Books No. 5; Enlist India for Freedom!, by Edward Thompson. Victor Gollancz 1941.

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Enlist India for Freedom! is a short, persuasive book written during the early years of the Second World War. In it, Edward Thompson calls on Brita...

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The Life of John Duncan, Scotch Weaver and Botanist, William Jolly, 1883

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The Life of John Duncan, Scotch Weaver and Botanist, written by William Jolly and first published in 1883, is a warm and detailed biography of a hu...

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The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, Gilbert White, Illustrated by Thomas Bewick, Swan Sonnenschein, 1888

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A very smart decorated green cloth edition of Gilbert White's 'Natural History of Selborne'. White (1720-1793) was a pioneering English naturalist ...

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For The Flag, From the French of Jules Verne, by Mrs. Cashel Hoey, Sampson Low, 1897, first British edition.

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For the Flag (original French title: Face au drapeau, 1896) is one of Verne's later novels and part of his Extraordinary Voyages series. The story ...

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Folio Society; The Age of Illumination, Gothic Art and Civilisation, Byzantine Art and Civilisation, & Early Medieval Art and Civilisation, 2004, 3 Volume boxed set

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A beautifully produced three-volume set from The Folio Society, exploring the richness of art and culture during the medieval period. This boxed co...

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Encyclopedia of Needlework, Therese de Dillmont

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This is a fine English-language copy of the classic Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont — a foundational guide to embroidery, lacewor...

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Scott's Last Expedition; The Personal Journals of Captain R.F. Scott, R.N., C.V.O., On His Journey to The South Pole, 1927

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Offered here is a 1927 reprint of Scott’s Last Expedition, published by John Murray. This edition presents the poignant and historic personal journ...

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The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, Gilbert White, Illustrated by Thomas Bewick, Swan Sonnenschein, 1891

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A good decorated green cloth edition of Gilbert White's 'Natural History of Selborne'. White (1720-1793) was a pioneering English naturalist and ma...

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Systema Naturae; A Photographic Facsimile of the First Volume of the Tenth Edition (1758), Caroli Linnaei; Regnum Animale, British Museum, 1956

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Offered here is the 1956 British Museum (Natural History) first edition facsimile of one of the most significant works in the history of science: S...

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Evolution; The Modern Synthesis, Julian Huxley, George, Allen & Unwin, 1945

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Julian Huxley (1887–1975) was a British biologist, writer, and public intellectual, known for his work in evolutionary theory and science communica...

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A New Theory of Human Evolution, Sir Arthur Keith, 1948

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Published in 1948, A New Theory of Human Evolution outlines Keith’s view that human development was shaped not only by natural selection but also b...

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Antony Gormley; Critical Mass, Musée Rodin, 2023 Signed first edition

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An as new, signed first edition copy of this work on the exhibition held at Musée Rodin in Paris;  'Antony Gormley; Critical Mass' Antony Gormley (...

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Witch's Blood, by William Blain, 1974

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Witch’s Blood by William Blain traces the saga of a Scottish family descended from Elspet, a red‑haired woman accused of witchcraft and executed du...

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Original 1937 Coronation Poster; Coronation of Their Majesties King George VI. and Queen Elizabeth, 12th May 1937

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An original Scottish variant poster for the Coronation in 1937 - for the town of Dunfermline in Fife, detailing all the local activities and events...

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The Atlantic Islands; A Study of the Faeroe Life and Scene by Kenneth Williamson, 1948

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The Atlantic Islands (1948) is Williamson’s detailed and lyrical account of life in the Faroe Islands, drawing from his wartime posting. The book b...

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The Naturalist in La Plata, W. H. Hudson, 1912

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In The Naturalist in La Plata, W. H. Hudson recounts his experiences and observations from the Pampas region of Argentina, focusing on the behavior...

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On Growth and Form, D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson, 1st edition signed copy (Cambridge University Press, 1917). Sir Robert Ludwig Mond provenance.

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D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson (1860–1948) was a Scottish biologist, mathematician, and classics scholar best known for his groundbreaking work On Growt...

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Essays on the Administrations of Great Britain from 1783-1830 Contributed to The Edinburgh Review, Sir George Cornewall Lewis, 1864

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A handsome volume presenting the contributions of Sir George Cornewall Lewis to The Edinburgh Review. The Edinburgh Review, founded in 1802 in Edin...

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Character, by Samuel Smiles, John Murray, 1897

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Samuel Smiles (1812–1904) was a Scottish author and social reformer best known for promoting self-help and moral improvement. His 1871 book Charact...

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The History of The Valorous and Witty Knight-Errant Don Quixote of The Mancha, Cervantes, 1895. Translated by Thomas Shelton

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A very smart set indeed of this limited edition version of Don Quixote. The History of The Valorous and Witty Knight-Errant Don Quixote of The Manc...

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Original 1912 British Passport of Mr. Edmond John Hay, issued by Sir Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon, British Liberal Statesman and Ambassador to the United States

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An interesting and uncommon original British passport from 1912: Type: British passport issued in 1912; Single sheet as was standard practice in ...

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Original Vintage Scottish Photo Album of scenic Scottish Views by George Washington Wilson, 1885

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An attractive album of 20 albumen prints from 1885 (dated from gift presentation inscription). The photographer can be identified from the 'G.W.W.'...

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