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 about Animal Carvings in British Churches

1907. Map. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". This interesting map of the United States in 1902 depicts libraries and institutions established by Andrew Carnegie. It distinguishes between technical institutions, libraries, and education institutions, also including museums and galleries. A list of institutions he established in Great Britain and Ireland is present as well. More about Map Showing the Libraries Already Presented by Mr. Carnegie, 1902

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 about Autograph Letter Signed

London: 1926. A.L.S. 8vo. 2 pages, 10 Downing Street, December 26th 1926, a very cryptic communication to American international law attorney and political powerbroker Frederick R. Courdet, in full: "Thank you, old friend for your letter and for the enclosures you sent me. Your N.Y. man has handled it with due sense of gravity and responsibility... of the danger in the situation as there must be in a modern democracy if the ship begins to sink." Fine condition. British statesman... More about Autographed Letter Signed

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 about Evia et Escia, Scotis Evsdail et Eskdais

London: 1814. Map. Engraving. 17 x 42 inches. Finely framed it measures 24 5/8 x 50 inches. Beautiful town plan of Edinburgh, Scotland. The compact hilly capital has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. The inset views show Edinburgh from the Dean, another of the castle and a third view of Edinburgh from the north. The Bowles family were map sellers and publishers based in London and often bought plates from other... More about The Plan of Edenburgh Exactly done From the Original of ye famous D: Wit

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 about Autographed Note Signed

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 about Autographed Letter Signed

Philadelphia: Carey, 1821. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 15"x 13", image plus text measures 16.5" x 20.5". This map of Ireland combines a detailed topographical and political rendering with information pertaining to history, climate and culture. It was published in 1821. The Philadelphia-based firm of Carey & Lea of Philadelphia was one of the most important publishers in the early 19th-century United States. Run by Mathew Carey (1760-1839) and Isaac Lea (1792-1886), the company worked with both... More about Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Ireland

London: 1938. T.L.S. as Prime Minister: "Neville Chamberlain", during the chaotic monts leading down the road to the Munich Conference, 4to. 1 page, embossed letterhead, 10 Downing Street, April 5, 1938, to international attorney and political powerbroker Frederic R. Coudert, in full: "Many thanks for your letter of the 4th of April, which I was interested to read. It was kind of you to write and I much appreciate what you say." *The Coudert family, for over 100 years, represented... More about Typed Letter Signed

New York: Pantheon, 2002. Sparsely illustrated in black & white. 438pp. 8vo, two-toned boards, d.w. New York: Pantheon Books, (2002). A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. The story of Britain's pursuit of empire and how its soldiers and civilians were held captive by the dream of global supremacy, 1600-1850. More about Captives

London: W. Faden, 1794. Sea chart. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 20" x 34.5". Exquisite sea chart of the Channel and coastlines. Includes depths and information on tides and sand quality. Originally published by l'abbe Jacques-Francois Dicquemare in 1778, this edition has additions by Louis Stanislas d'Arcy Delarochette. More about A Chart of the British Channel and the Bay of Biscay, with a Part of the North Sea, and the...

Paris: 1696. Map. Hand colored engraving. 5" x 4". Miniature map of Ireland from the 17th century labeling individual cities. Four distinctive regions are color coded and lakes and rivers are drawn in as well. Pierre Duval (1618-1683) was the nephew and apprentice of Nicolas Sanson. His widow Marie Desmartz Duval and two daughters continued his business in Paris into the early 18th century. More about Irlande