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Letters on the Study and Use of History
Letters on the Study and Use of History
Henry St John · 1752 · Rooke Books
£190.00 (€227.78 | $251.06 | ¥40,096)
Dublin, John Smith, 1752. Leather. A collection of letters by Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke. Complete in two volumes, bound as one. Undated, dated using Copac. A scarce Dublin imprint published the same time as the London imprint. First edition of this work. These le...
Papers and Correspondence in Regard to the Rights of Augustus of Este
Papers and Correspondence in Regard to the Rights of Augustus of Este
Sir Augustus D'Este · 1841 · Rooke Books
£129.99 (€155.84 | $171.76 | ¥27,432)
London, William Davy, 1841. Leather. A later collection of letters and documents compiled by Sir Augustus D'Este as evidence towards his claim for legitimate birth right. In a good calf binding. Sir Augustus Frederick D'Este KCB KCH (1794–1848) was the son of Prince...
Charterhouse Past and Present - a Brief History of the Hospital Founded in Charterhouse by Thomas Sutton and More Particularly of the School Belonging Thereto
Charterhouse Past and Present - a Brief History of the Hospital Founded in Charterhouse by Thomas Sutton and More Particularly of the School Belonging Thereto
William Haig Brown · 1879 · Rooke Books
£135.00 (€161.84 | $178.38 | ¥28,489)
London, H Stedman, 1879. First edition. Leather. A very good first edition of Brown's Charterhouse Past and Present. Charterhouse, originally The Hospital of King James and Thomas Sutton in Charterhouse, or more simply House, is an English collegiate independent boarding ...
Teutonic Antiquities; or, Historical and Geographical Sketches of Roman and Barbarian History
Teutonic Antiquities; or, Historical and Geographical Sketches of Roman and Barbarian History
C. Chatfield · 1828 · Rooke Books
£400.00 (€479.53 | $528.54 | ¥84,412)
London, Hurst, Chance & Co. 1828. Cloth. A very scarce copy of this historical work by C. Chatfield. Containing a fascinating explanation of the origin and progress of the following nations: Goths, Visigoths, Ostrogoths, Vandals, Lombards, Thuringians, Burgundians, Bavarians, ...
The History of the Times the Thomson Years 1966 - 1981
The History of the Times the Thomson Years 1966 - 1981
John Grigg · 1993 · Rooke Books
£125.00 (€149.85 | $165.17 | ¥26,379)
London , Times Books, 1993. Cloth. A single volume fromt he History of the Times. Illustrated with numerous full page photographic plates Volume VI of original VI, although volume itself is complete covering The Thomson Years between 1966-1981. Signed and inscribed by the auth...
Old Quebec the Fortress of New France
Old Quebec the Fortress of New France
Gilbert Parker and Claude Bryan · 1903 · Rooke Books
£29.99 (€35.95 | $39.63 | ¥6,329)
London , The Macmillan Company, 1903. Cloth. A history of Old Quebec The Fortress of New France by Gilbert Parker and Claude Bryan with numerous black and white illustrations throughout including a two-page map. With note and prelude to front and appendices and index to rear. ...
The London County Council Bomb Damage Maps 1939-1945
The London County Council Bomb Damage Maps 1939-1945
London Topographical Society [edited by Ann Saunders] · 2005 · Rooke Books
£950.00 (€1,138.89 | $1,255.29 | ¥200,478)
London , London Topographical Society, 2005. Cloth. A scarce volume of printed maps, showing the bomb damage of the Second World War in London. With 147 colour maps. Includes an introduction by Robin Woolven. Robin Woolven joined the airforce at the age of seventeen, taking on...
Cattle Chosen the Story of the First Group Settlement in Western Australia
Cattle Chosen the Story of the First Group Settlement in Western Australia
E O G Shann · 1926 · Rooke Books
£220.00 (€263.74 | $290.70 | ¥46,427)
London, Oxford University Press, 1926. First edition. Cloth. A fascinating historical work regarding the settlement of south-western Australia. The first edition, scarce with original dustwrapper. An exceptional copy. Illustrated, with a portrait frontispiece of John Garrett B...
A History of the Old Parish of Gresford in the Counties of Denbigh and Flint Introduction
A History of the Old Parish of Gresford in the Counties of Denbigh and Flint Introduction
Alfred Neobald Palmer · 1903 · Rooke Books
£295.00 (€353.66 | $389.80 | ¥62,254)
London , The Bedford Press, 1903-1905. Cloth. A historical reference book by Alfred Neobard Palmer. Reprinted from the Archaeologia Cambrensis, July, 1903. Alfred Neobard Palmer (1847–1915) was a chemist and local historian. He published several books concerning the local his...
The Amusements of Old London
The Amusements of Old London
William B Boulton · 1901 · Rooke Books
£240.00 (€287.72 | $317.13 | ¥50,647)
London , John C Nimmo, 1901. First edition. Cloth. An interesting historical work on London. The first edition. Complete in two volumes. Illustrated throughout, with twelve hand coloured plates. The plates have been reproduced from contemporary engravings. This work discusses ...
Souvenir of the Grand Demonstration at Hamilton Held on Thursday 28th August 1884 in Favour of the Franchise Bill
Souvenir of the Grand Demonstration at Hamilton Held on Thursday 28th August 1884 in Favour of the Franchise Bill
Anon · 1884 · Rooke Books
£49.99 (€59.93 | $66.05 | ¥10,549)
Hamilton , Hamilton Liberal Association, c1878. First edition. Cloth. An extremely rare souvenir printed to celebrate the 1884 demonstration at Hamilton, which Celebrated the instigation of the Representation of the People Act (1884). Sections of the Act included; Men inhabiti...
Rouse&Apos;S Practical Man Volume I of II
Rouse&Apos;S Practical Man Volume I of II
Rolla Rouse · 1871 · Rooke Books
£34.99 (€41.95 | $46.23 | ¥7,384)
London , W. Maxwell and Son, 1871. Cloth. A scarce copy of Rolla Rouse's Rouse's Practical Man: Introducing with other new titles Copyhold Practice and Forms; and full instructions for use of Logarithms, with a Four Figure Table giving several redrawn titles, and ret...
The Origin of English Place-Names
The Origin of English Place-Names
P. H. Reaney · 1976 · Rooke Books
£29.99 (€35.95 | $39.63 | ¥6,329)
London and Henley, Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1976. Cloth. A smart copy of this etymological work on English place names. With chapters includingThe Celtic Element, The Scandinavian Element, Field-Names and many more. In a cloth binding with original unclipped dustwrapper. Exte...
One Young Man
One Young Man
Reginald Davis; Sir Ernest Hodder-Williams · 1917 · Rooke Books
£695.00 (€833.19 | $918.35 | ¥146,666)
London , Hodder and Stoughton Ltd, 1917. First edition. Cloth. A personal exploration of life in the First World War edited by Sir Ernest Hodder-Williams, a true story from the diaries of Reginald Davis. Featuring an inscription and signature from Reginald Davis. "Davis has wo...
History of the Ancient Noble Family of Marmyun; Their Singular Office of King&Apos;S Champion by the Tenure of the Baronial Manor of Scrivelsby, in the County of Lincoln: Also Other Dignitorial Tenures and the Services of London, Oxford &C on the Coronation-Day.
History of the Ancient Noble Family of Marmyun; Their Singular Office of King&Apos;S Champion by the Tenure of the Baronial Manor of Scrivelsby, in the County of Lincoln: Also Other Dignitorial Tenures and the Services of London, Oxford &C on the Coronation-Day.
T C Banks · 1817 · Rooke Books
£190.00 (€227.78 | $251.06 | ¥40,096)
London, H K Causton, 1817. First edition. Cloth. A fascinating first edition copy of this work of British history and genealogy written by Thomas Christopher Banks. The first edition. Complete with five folding plates and five folding tables. Thomas Christopher Banks was a Bri...
Ournal of a Staff Officer in Paris During the Events of 1870 and 1871
Ournal of a Staff Officer in Paris During the Events of 1870 and 1871
M. Le Comte D'Herisson · 1885 · Rooke Books
£55.00 (€65.94 | $72.67 | ¥11,607)
London , Remington & Co, 1885 . Cloth. A journal of a staff officer in Paris during the Siege of Paris. In English The Siege of Paris (1870-71) and the consequent capture of the city by Prussian forces led to the French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War and the establishment o...
Cromwell a Drama in Five Acts
Cromwell a Drama in Five Acts
F. P. B. Osmaston · 1906 · Rooke Books
£34.00 (€40.76 | $44.93 | ¥7,175)
London, Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. Ltd. 1906. Cloth. A scarce copy of Osmaston's theatrical work on Cromwell. With an Errata bound in front of the title page, with two corrections. Oliver Cromwell (25 April 1599 – 3 September 1658) was an English military and poli...
The History and Antiquities of Eynesbury and St Neot&Apos;S in Huntingdonshire, and St Neot&Apos;S in the Country of Cornwall
The History and Antiquities of Eynesbury and St Neot&Apos;S in Huntingdonshire, and St Neot&Apos;S in the Country of Cornwall
George Cornelius Gorham · 1820 · Rooke Books
£85.00 (€101.90 | $112.32 | ¥17,938)
London , Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor, And Jones, 1820. Cloth. A history of this controversial priest's birthplace, as well as its namesake in Cornwall. This copy belonged to Stuart Piggot, of the University of Edinburgh. There is a handwritten note by him included,...
The Second World War a Unique Photographic Record in Colour
The Second World War a Unique Photographic Record in Colour
Various · 1985 · Rooke Books
£24.99 (€29.96 | $33.02 | ¥5,274)
London, Hamlyn, 1985. First edition. Cloth. A glossy photographic history of World War II illustrated profusely with black and white and colour illustrations. "This book offers an original presentation of the events of the Second World War, based on an entirely new concept: th...
Chinese Family and Marriage in Singapore
Chinese Family and Marriage in Singapore
Maurice Freedman · 1957 · Rooke Books
£275.00 (€329.68 | $363.37 | ¥58,033)
London, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1957. Paperback. An interesting and comprehensive exploration of Chinese families in Singapore. Maurice Freedman (1920 - 1975) was a British scholar who was one of the world's leading experts on Chinese anthropology. Includes ...