New York: St. Martin's, 1976. Introduction by Philip Mason. 16 pages of black-and-white illustrations. 240 pages. 8vo, tan cloth, d.w. New York: St. Martin's Press, (1976). A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More

London: Cambridge University Press, 1938. Illustrated. 99 pages. Slim 8vo, stamped red cloth, missing dust wrapper. London: Cambridge University Press, 1938. A very good(+) copy. More

Framed black and white photograph of British actor and Academy Award winner George Arliss. Circa 1929. Please inquire for more information. George Arliss (born Augustus George Andrews) was an English actor, author, playwright, and filmmaker who found success in the United States. He was the first British actor to win an Academy Award %u2013 which he won for his performance as Victorian-era British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli in Disraeli (1929) %u2013 as well as the earliest-born actor of any category..... More

1946. A.L.S. "Baldwin of Bewdley", 8vo. 1 page, Ashley Hall, June 1946, to international attorney and political powerbroker Frederick R. Coudert, soon after the death of his wife and while stricken with sever arthritis and near total deafness, in full: "My permanent quarters are here, so let me know when you are in England and we will try a meeting if possible. Life is not easy and it may not be possible to ask you here because of the servant..... More

1903. Personal Letter from British Prime Minister Arthur Balfour on official stationary from 10 Downing Street to a Rev. G Perry-Gore. Framed with portrait of Balfour. Please inquire for more information. Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour was a British statesman and Conservative politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905. As foreign secretary in the Lloyd George ministry, he issued the Balfour Declaration of 1917 on behalf of the cabinet, which..... More

lond: Random House, 2007. Illustrated in black & white and color. 255 pages. 4to, pictorial boards, d.w. London: Random House, 2007. Fine. More

Amsterdam: 1634. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 16.5" x 20.5", page measures 21.5 x 25.75". Rare example from Spanish edition of "Theatrum Obis Terrarum" published in 1634. Shows section of Southern Uplands. Willem Blaeu (1571-1638) was a prolific Dutch mapmaker who started one of the most famous map publishing firms of the 17th century. It was at this time that the Dutch controlled the map trade, and their ornate and beautiful maps had immense popularity. Blaeu was..... More

London: Bowen, Emanuel. Map. Engraving with color outline. Image measures 14 9/16" x 17 5/16". Scarce antique map of the Atlantic Ocean printed in 1740. It shows the English empirical reaches on a circular projection. Showing the eastern coasts of North and South America, the West Indies, Great Britain, Spain and Portugal and part of France, Morocco and the western coast of Africa. In North America the map names Nova Scotia, New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia..... More

1865. A.L.S., 8vo. 4 pages, 20 Scotland Road, December 19, 1865, to Lord Murray of the Royal Society in reference to Lord Mayhem's use of Adam Smith's papers, in part: "...it has occurred to me that since Lord Mayhem has actually determined to apply to the Royal Society...it would be right that I should do whatever I can without appearing to be bringing trouble to the council, towards facilitating the cronies, which will have difficulties to contend with. Perhaps your..... More

New York: St. Martin's, 1979. Illustrated in black and white. 340 pages. 8vo, black cloth-backed boards, d.w. (chipped at front). New York: St. Martin's Press, (1979). Ownership signature at front free endpaper, page edges lightly spotted -- internally clean and tight. A very good copy in a very good dust wrapper. More

London: John Cary, 1818. Case map. Engraving mounted on linen, with original hand coloring. Image measures 29.75" x 24.75". Beautifully detailed case map of England, Wales and part of Scotland. Shows sailing paths and distances and major land routes, distinguishing between mail coach roads and stage coach roads. Minor overall wear, particularly to linen along original folds. A small stain near compass rose. Original case is intact, but worn. John Cary (1754-1835) was a British cartographer and engraver. His highly..... More

London: John Cary, 1807. Map. Engraving with early hand coloring. Image measures 18" x 20.5". Double-page map of England, Scotland, and Ireland with an inset of the Shetland Isles and blue color wash. Counties are each named and hand colored. Coastline relief shown with hachure and colored blue. Shipping routes are shown with measurements in leagues. The map is in good condition, some offsetting and minor stain to center top. Small tear at fold line in bottom margin, not affecting..... More

1952. Signed black and white studio publicity photograph of English actor Ronald Coleman. Photograph was trimmed around the corners. Otherwise in good condition. Please inquire for more information. Ronald Charles Colman was an English actor who started his career in theatre and silent film in his native country, then emigrated to the United States, where he had a highly successful Hollywood film career. Colman starred in silent films and successfully transitioned to sound, aided by his distinctive, pleasing voice. He..... More