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Joy Adamson; Born Free, Living Free, & Forever Free, 1960-1962, Complete Set
Complete set of original hardbacks with their dustjackets; Born Free, Living Free, & Forever Free, by Joy Adamson: Born Free; A Lioness of Two ...
View full detailsMediterranean Picture Lands, Emelene Abbey Dunn, with Illustrations from Water-Color Sketches by the Author, 1929
A beautiful copy of this work by American artist, Emelene Abbey Dunn (1859-1929), who founded the New York Normal Art School, after studying art in...
View full detailsGreece, The Hidden Centuries; Turkish Rule from the Fall of Constantinople to Greek Independence, David Brewer, 2010
A smart copy of David Brewer's study of seven centuries of Greek life under the rule of the Ottoman Turks, before Greece became a self-governing na...
View full detailsCampaign of the Falieri and Piraeus In the Year 1827, C.W.J. Eliot, 1992, Author's gift copy to William St Clair
A smart gift copy from the author to William St Clair as denoted in St Clair's own hand on the first pastedown and with accompanying Publisher's pa...
View full detailsDarwin's Theory Applied to Mankind, Alfred Machin, Longmans, 1937 first edition
A very smart book indeed, of the author's attempt to make sense of society in evolutionary terms. Rebound in modern green cloth bindings, this pre...
View full detailsCharles Darwin; The Various Contrivances by Which Orchids are Fertilised by Insects, 1885, Second Edition, Revised, Fourth Thousand,John Murray
A very smart book indeed, of this work by Charles Darwin. Rebound in modern green cloth bindings, this presents as a handsome volume. We have recen...
View full detailsCharles Darwin; The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals, John Murray, 1904
A very smart book indeed, of this work by Charles Darwin. Rebound in modern green cloth bindings, this presents as a handsome volume. We have recen...
View full detailsCharles Darwin; The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life, 1888, Sixth edition, 33rd Thousand, John Murray
A very smart set indeed of this most influential of Charles Darwin's works. Rebound in modern green cloth bindings, these present as a handsome set...
View full detailsCharles Darwin; The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, John Murray, 1888, Second edition, 22nd Thousand
A very smart set indeed of this work by Charles Darwin. Rebound in modern green cloth bindings, these present as a handsome set. We have recently a...
View full detailsThe Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, 1887, 3 Volume Set; First edition - Fifth Thousand Revised.
A very smart set indeed of this work on the life of Charles Darwin. Rebound in modern green cloth bindings, these present as a handsome set. We hav...
View full detailsVintage 19th Century Japanese Photo Album with Hand Tinted Albumen Prints, Studio of Kusakabe Kimbei
19th Century Japanese photo album 日本のビンテージ写真集 A photo album of original albumen prints, hand coloured, of Japanese subjects. Generally with a good ...
View full detailsJapanese Screens in Miniature; Six Masterpieces of the Momoyama Period, Reiko Chiba, 1960
A delightful and very smart set of reproduction fold-out screens from the Japanese Monoyama period (1575-1615). Japanese Screens in Miniature; Six ...
View full detailsBoard of Tourist Industry; Japanese Government Railways; Collection of 4 Tourist Guides; What is Shinto?; Castles in Japan; Japan's Ancient Armour; & Sumo - Japanese Wrestling, 1935-1940
A set of 4 interesting and attractive Japanese tourist guides, comprising: Tourist Library No. 8; What is Shinto?, by Genchi Kato, 1935, 73pp; Tou...
View full detailsGods and Heroes of Old Japan, Violet M. Pasteur & Ada Galton, 1906
A smart copy of this illustrated volume of Japanese folklore - short stories taken from the "Sacred Writings and Ancient Histories of Japan". Each ...
View full detailsIn Lotus-Land Japan, Herbert G. Ponting, 1922
A smart copy of this travelogue exploration of Japanese history, life and culture, which is illustrated with beautiful full page plates. In Lotus-L...
View full detailsJapanese Homes and Their Surroundings, Edward S. Morse, 1888
An attractively presented book, with copious illustrations on the architecture and interiors of traditional Japanese houses. With detailed descript...
View full detailsThe American Revolution, Sir George Otto Trevelyan, 1899-1907, in 4 Volumes
A very smart set indeed of nicely rebound editions of this respected work on American history. A very clean set which is probably unread, as many p...
View full detailsOld Stirling, Measured and Drawn for the Stone, John William Small, 1897, Limited Edition 8/400
A very large Crown Folio size copy of this very scarce book, full of architectural illustrations of 'Old Stirling'. There are 50 large plates in to...
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 detailsO.H.M.S. An Illustrated Record of the Voyage of S.S. "Tintagel Castle", W. McLean and E.H. Shackleton, 1900 - Shackleton's first book
"Troopin', Troopin', Troopin' to the Sea: "O.H.M.S." An Illustrated Record of the Voyage of S.S. "Tintagel Castle", Conveying Twelve Hundred Soldie...
View full detailsAn Account of the Operations Carried On for Accomplishing A Trigonometrical Survey of England and Wales, The Royal Society, Captain William Mudge & Mr. Isaac Dalby, 1799
An Account of the Operations Carried On for Accomplishing A Trigonometrical Survey of England and Wales; From the Commencement, in the Year 1784, t...
View full detailsThe Oriental Annual; Containing a Series of Tales, Legends, & Historical Romances, Thomas Bacon, 1840
A good copy of this uncommon title of British India interest, in its original Publisher's cloth binding. The Oriental Annual; Containing a Series o...
View full detailsThe History of England, from The Invasion of Julius Caesar to The Revolution in 1688, in Eight Volumes, by David Hume, Dublin, 1775
A very smart, complete, library set of this classic work by David Hume - abound in contemporary calf. An early Dublin edition from 1775, following ...
View full detailsThe Statistical Account of Scotland Drawn Up from the Communications of the Ministers of the Different Parishes, Volume Sixth, Sir John Sinclair, 1793
The Statistical Account of Scotland Drawn Up from the Communications of the Ministers of the Different Parishes, Volume Sixth, by Sir John Sinclair...
View full detailsPriced Catalogue of Chemical and Physical Apparatus and Pure & Commercial Chemicals, Manufactured and Sold by Andrew H. Baird, Edinburgh, c. 1910
A fascinating illustrated catalogue of scientific instruments and chemicals sold by Edinburgh scientific instrument maker and retailer, Andrew H. B...
View full detailsSouth Africa and The Transvaal War, Louis Creswicke, 7 Volumes, Caxton, c. 1900
South Africa and The Transvaal War, by Louis Creswicke. With Numerous illustrations and Maps. 7 Volumes (Missing Volume 8 which we believe was a su...
View full detailsBatak Pustaha from Sumatra, 1857
Rare Batak Pustaha from northern Sumatra in Indonesia. SOLD This unique hand produced book is in manuscript form on tree bark and is housed in hand...
View full detailsMissionary Pioneers in India, John Rutherfurd, Andrew Elliot, Edinburgh, 1896
This volume details the pioneering work in India of 5 missionaries; Bartholomew Ziegenbald (Germany); Christian Frederick Schwartz (Denmark); and t...
View full detailsThe Art of Deer-Stalking, William Scrope, Edward Arnold, 1897
A fine copy of this beautifully illustrated book, which has been professionally rebound in teal cloth, and presents the book most handsomely. Free ...
View full detailsThe New Forestry, or the Continental System Adapted to British Woodlands and Game Preservation, John Simpson, 1903
A smart copy of this informative text on forestry practices (previously in the ownership of the Balfour family of Fife, well known for their contri...
View full detailsThe History of England, by David Hume; A Large Folio Volume, 1806
An impressive, and imposing, large folio volume from the classic work by David Hume - almost 'elephant folio' in size. This large tome was part of ...
View full detailsThe House of Islam, Marmaduke Pickthall, Methuen, 1906
A good copy of this novel by English Islamic scholar and novelist, a covert from Christianity to Islam, Marmaduke Pickthall (1875-1936) - set in Pa...
View full detailsThe Sinking of The Titanic and Great Sea Disasters; 1912 book plus Salesman's Sample Prospectus, Daily Mirror newspaper and vintage Titanic postcards
A fascinating collection of Titanic memorabilia, comprising: SOLD 1. Book: The Sinking of The Titanic and Great Sea Disasters; A Detailed and Accur...
View full details'Dangerous Work', Diary of an Arctic Adventurer, Arthur Conan Doyle, Numbered Limited edition, 2012
In 1880, a young medical student named Arthur Conan Doyle, in need of remuneration and adventure, took time away from his medical studies in Edinbu...
View full detailsA Sporting Tour Through the Northern Parts of England and Great Part of the Highlands of Scotland, Colonel T. Thornton, 1896 Limited edition
A handsome and uncommon copy of this sporting travelogue, which first appeared in print in 1804. A Sporting Tour Through the Northern Parts of Engl...
View full detailsBonnie Scotland Painted by Sutton Palmer, Described by A.R. Hope Moncrieff, 1904. Deluxe, limited edition.
Bonnie Scotland Painted by Sutton Palmer, Described by A.R. Hope Moncrieff. SOLD Published by A & C Black, London, 1904. First edition. This is...
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Nouveau Petit Larousse Illustré, Claude Augé, Soixante-cinquieme édition, Paris, 1928
A good copy of this well illustrated vintage French Dictionary/Encyclopaedia. Nouveau Petit Larousse Illustré; Dictionnaire Encyclopedique. Publié ...
View full detailsThe Discoverers; A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself, Daniel J. Boorstin, Gryphon Editions 1990
A beautifully presented volume of this work, first published in 1983. Very much a deluxe edition from Gryphon Editions, in full pigskin leather, sp...
View full detailsThe Guinness Book of Records, August 1955, First Trade Edition, First Impression
A copy of the very first printing of the Guinness Book of Records, which went on to became a worldwide publishing phenomenon. Initially produced as...
View full detailsA Mirror for Americans; Life and Manners in the United States 1790-1870 as Recorded by American Travellers, Warren S. Tyron, 1952, 3 volumes, complete
A very good three volume set of this work described as: "a fascinating collection of impressions and facts about life in America, written by Americ...
View full detailsThe Proverbs of Scotland Collected and Arranged, Alexander Hislop, 1862
A very smart copy of this intriguing Scottish work, which has been professionally rebound in orange cloth, and presents the book beautifully. The P...
View full detailsScenes and Legends of the North of Scotland, or the Traditional History of Cromarty, Hugh Miller, 1835
A very smart copy of this intriguing Scottish work, which has been professionally rebound in blue cloth, and presents the book beautifully. Scenes ...
View full detailsThe Shores of Fife, William Ballingall, 1872
A very attractive full leather volume, copiously illustrated with wood engravings, exploring the area along the picturesque shores of the county of...
View full detailsThe Life of Joseph Locke, Civil Engineer, Joseph Devey, 1862
A very smart full leather volume which has been professionally rebacked, and contains fine condition text. Locke was one of the great pioneers of r...
View full detailsLord Byron and Some of His Contemporaries; With Recollections of The Author's Life, and of His Visit to Italy, Leigh Hunt, 1828, 2 Volume set
A very smart 2 volume set of professionally rebacked full leather volumes containing fine condition text. Lord Byron and Some of His Contemporaries...
View full detailsThe Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal for Oct 1803 - Jan 1804 (Vol III; Issue V and VI)
The Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal: For Oct. 1803......Jan. 1804. To be continued Quarterly. Vol III (contains issues V and VI). With many d...
View full detailsOs Lusiadas de Luis de Camões, Edicao Nacional, Imprensa Nacional de Lisboa, 1931
A smart copy of this epic historical Portuguese poem, by Camões, based on Vasco de Gama's 1497/98 discovery of the sea route to India. First publis...
View full detailsJohn Murray Forbes; A Sketch, Edward Waldo Emerson - bound reprint from The Atlantic Monthly, September 1899
A biographical essay on the life of American railroad magnate, John Murray Forbes (1813-1898), written by Edward, the son of Ralph Waldo Emerson - ...
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