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

New York: Macmillan, 1976. 16 pages of color photographs, and 120 black & white illustrations. 160 pages. Slim 4to, green cloth, d.w. New York: Macmillan, (1976). Top page margins just a touch wavy, still a very good(+) copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. 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

New York: Villard, 1985. Illustrated. xii + 221 pages, 8vo, blue cloth-backed boards, d.w.; several tears to dust wrapper. New York: Villard Books, (1985). A very good copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. More

Paris: Jacques Nicolas Bellin, 1769. Sea Chart. Copper plate engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 22.5" x 34". Includes depth measurements and rhumb lines as well as inland cities and geographical features. Some chipping and minor tears along bottom edge. Right margin missing. Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772), was the official hydrographer to the French king and the first person to hold the title of "Ingénieur de la Marine of the Depot des cartes et plans de la Marine" (chief..... More

New York: HarperCollins, 2021. Illustrated. xviii + 440 pages, 8vo, boards, d.w. New York: HarperCollins, (2021). First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. 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

1820. 1 page, 5 x 4.5 inches, no place, no date, circa 1820 -- a conclusion of a handwritten letter with a postscript (but complete in itself), in full: "Yours Truly, H. Brougham. You had better make your corrections of the proportion on a separate paper." Boldly signed and in near fine condition. British statesman and Lord Chancellor. He also designed the One Horse Brougham. 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

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

New York: William Morrow, 1962. Illustrated with black & white photographs and maps. 216 pages, 8vo, black cloth (spine ends faded), d.w. (price clipped, chipped and faded). New York: William Morrow & Co., 1962. Very good in very good(-) dust wrapper. A controversial account of the leaders of the British Expeditionary Forces in France, 1915. More

London: John Murray, 2012. Illustrated in black and white. xiii, 448 pages. Thick 8vo, blue cloth, d.w. London: John Murray, (2012). Text block evenly toned but internally clean and tight. A near fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More

London: William Tegg, 1860. Revised and edited by his son, T. F. Dillon Croker. With additional illustrations by F. W. Fairholt 256 pages, 12mo, half brown polished calf over marbled boards. London: William Tegg, 1860. A very good(+) copy. Thomas Crofton Croker was an Irish antiquary interested in the legends, songs, and music of Ireland. More