J. Fuller, J. Rivington, W. Owen, L. Hawes and T. Longman etc. 1770
Eighth edition, revised and correct. 'To which is added a supplement to his commentary on the wars in Gaul. As also commentaries on the Alexandrian, Africa and Spanish Wars by Aulus Hirtius or Oppius etc.' Quarter leather binding of Bladen's 1704 translatio [more...]
Archibald Constable & Co.; Dawson; University of London Institute; Oxford University Press 1903
The first ten volumes of the colossal ongoing Victoria History of the County of Essex plus the bibliography and first and second bibliography supplements. Began in 1903 to rival and update Morant's comprehensive 1768 history of Essex, The first three volumes [more...]
T. Osborne, J. Whiston, S.Baker, L. Davis, C. Reymers, B. White 1768
The first complete edition of Morant's influential county history that was unrivalled until the recent Victoria History of Essex. Includes his 1748 text 'The History and Antiquities of Colchester' in an updated form. 'Compiled from the best and most ancient [more...]
Two books bound as one. Advice to a Son (sixth edition) (1658) and Political Reflections upon the Government of the Turks and Discourses on Machiavelli, The King of Sweden, Martin Luther et al. (1662). Both published by Thomas Robinson. A courtier during th [more...]
The complete set of Charnock's well researched naval biographies, including the continuation of 1797-1798. Arranged chronologically. With engraved frontispieces by Francesco Bartolozzi and others, Fold-out lines of battle and a pull out prospect of the enga [more...]
Rivingtons; Murray; Hatchards; Clarke; Taylor and Sherwood, Neeley and Jones 1814
Tremendous account of the great cathedrals of Britain; describing their history, architecture and relics. All 27 Cathedrals extant in 1814 are featured, each with numerous finely engraved plates and plans. In total there are 229 plates (including frontispiece [more...]
Lavishly illustrated account of the history of the nineteenth century and how it reflected in the culture, fashions and mores of society. Features hundreds of images of pictures and engravings, with dozens of colour plates reproduced from La Mode, Gallery of [more...]
Impressive illustrated edition of Green's pioneering history of England that eschews War and International politics and focuses on English people and society; which, according to Green, was more influential to the nation and its development than battles and ki [more...]
The complete set of Kirby's Handbook on Butterflies (1896) and moths (1897) from Lloyd's natural history series. A systemic study, with dozens of hand-coloured plates plus b/w illustrations within the text. Bumping to edges. Occasional toning within. Bindin [more...]
First edition, of Summers' first great work on the occult, a comprehensive study on the practice and history of Witchcraft, including its mysterious, rituals, key texts and figures. Augustus Montague Summers was a mysterious figure, a classicist and notional [more...]
Early edition of Irving's sometimes imaginative (though less so than in his biography of Columbus) history of conquest of Granada that saw Ferdinand II defeat Abu Abdallah Muhammad, conquering the last muslim stronghold in Spain in 1491. Irving traveled to Sp [more...]
Limited edition facsimile of the folios from the Great Domesday book pertaining to Wiltshire. Comprising of three volumes, the first contains a high quality reproduction of the original pages and inserted maps of Britain at the time and a large, detailed map o [more...]
' From the Earliest Period to the Present Time: With a Full Account of the Castle and Churches, Including Also, a Series of Memoirs of the Ancient, illustrious possessors of the domain, With biographical sketches of other eminent persons who have resided upon [more...]
Impressive Folio Society set of Churchill's great history of the second world war. Includes A Gathering Storm, Their Finest Hour, The Grand Alliance, The Hinge of Fate, Closing the Ring and Triumph and Tragedy. With b/w images. Introduction by Martin Gilber [more...]
Fascinating introduction to the history of Japan. Commissioned by the Yamato society to promote a more nuanced appreciation of Japan beyond its military prowess. Intended for european and american readers it tells the political and social history of the coun [more...]
Elegant vellum binding of Motley's well researched, popular 1856 account of the Dutch republic. Bevelled edges. Page edges tinted red. Marbled end-papers. Gilt decorated labels to spine. No date but c. 1900. 8vo. Various markings and nicks to covers. C [more...]
Neat green cloth facsimile edition of the 1867 printing by A. Harrington. An account of the Rochford Hundred derived from 'Former authors, ancient manuscripts and Church registers', exploring 'Churches and chapels, the clergy; the biography and genealogy of f [more...]
Rare, early guide to the British museum and its exhibits, with numerous b/w wood engravings. Contains a brief history then a 'guided' tour describing the various rooms and display cabinets with detailed explanations of the science and history behind them. Ha [more...]
First edition of Byron's influential book on the Byzantine empire. As a notable philhellene, Byron's study verges on the hagiographic but this wide-ranging account of the social and cultural life as well as political importance of the Empire, ignited interest [more...]
Splendid, detailed description of the forum and the palatine hill of Rome in light of archaeological evidence. With numerous b/w images and two fold out plans. Contains the many inscriptions found in the original abbreviated Latin. Publisher's quarter leath [more...]
