The Record of the International Exhibition

Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, William Mackenzie, 1862. First edition. Leather. A scarce first edition of this intensive guide to the 1862 International Exhibition, held in London, illustrated lavishly with folding plates throughout. The first edition of this work.A scarce work.Illustrated with an illustrated title page, eight folding plates, ten plates, and many full-paged and in-text illustrations.Celebrating the 1862 International Exhibition, this work records the event in great detail. The exposition showcased the advances made during the Industrial Revolution, especially the progress made in the decade since the 1851 Great Exhibition.The world's fair was held throughout 1862 besides the gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society in South Kensington. About 6.1 million people visited to Great London Exposition. Overall the total profit was only £790.Bookplate of John Wilkinson to the recto to the front endpaper. In a half morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spine. A little wear to the extremities. Spine is a touch faded. Small hole to the front joint. Light marks to the boards. Hinges are exposed but not starting. Bookplate to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with a few odd spots to the first and last few pages and to the plates. Plate 2 is a little closely trimmed to the bottom. Small closed tear to plate 10. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 750P9

Catalogus: British History

Trefwoorden: The Record of the International Exhibition international exhibition world's fair london international exhibition natural history museum great london exposition Not Stated

Report by the Supreme Commander to the Combined Chiefs of Staff on the Operations in Europe of the Allied Expeditionary Force 6 June 1944 to 8 May 1945

London, His Majesty's Stationery Office , 1946. First edition. Paperback. The first edition of this report on the operations in Europe of the Allied Expeditionary Force during World War Two. The first edition of this historical detailed report by the supreme commander on the operations in Europe of the Allied Expeditionary Force from 6th June 1944 to 8th May 1945.The expeditionary warfare component of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force, the AEAF controlled the tactical air power of the Allied forces during Operation Overlord in 1944, codename for the Battle of Normandy, or successful invasion of Germany-occupied Western Europe. Illustrated with maps and plans. With a facsimile signature of the supreme commander to the rear leaf. In the original publisher's illustrated paper wraps. Externally sound with some shelf wear and chipping, particularly to the head and tail of the spine. Light soiling to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean, only a faint hint of age toning, as usual due to the type of paper used. Illustrated with maps and plans. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 799A38

Catalogus: British History

Trefwoorden: history second world war first editions second world war Not Stated

Report by the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Manufactures for Forfarshire Report by the Free Library Committee to the Town Council of Dundee for the Year 1898 Report of Committee on Nursing Observations by the Kirk-Session on a Report by a Committee Appointed by the Parish Meeting, on the Pauperism of Dundee Educational Endowments (Scotland) Commission Report by a Committee of the Kirk Session of Dundee on the Mortifications, or Charitable and Educational Trusts, Either Exclusively Under the Management of the Kirk Session, or Under the Control of the Magistrates and Others, and of Members of That Session Conjointly an Act to Reorganise the Educational Endowments of Scotland [18th August 1882] Royal Warrant for Charter of Incorporation in Favour of the High School of Dundee First Report of the Educational Endowments (Scotland) Commission Proposed Amended Constitution and Fundamental Rules of the Society in Aid of Incurable Persons in Dundee and District Contact of Copartnery

Dundee, James Chalmers et al. 1824-1899. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce collection of pamphlets discussing various aspects of politics in Scotland between the years 1824 and 1899. A very scarce work. A collection of works looking at the politics, reports, and trades in Scotland between the years 1824 and 1899. With the publishers for all the works being: D. Hill; Park; M'Cosh, Park, & Dewars; Dundee Advertiser Office; James Skinner & Company; Winter, Duncan & Co; William Brown Containing; 'Report by the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Manufactures for Forfarshire; of the Proceedings of the Directors for the Year, From 21st April 1823, to 1st. April 1824', published by James Chalmber in 1824. 'Report by the Free Library Committee to the Town Council of Dundee for the Year 1898&apos. 'Report of Committee on Nursing&apos. 'Observations by the Kirk-Session on a Report by a Committee Appointed by the Parish Meeting, on the Pauperism of Dundee', published by D. Hill, published in 1829. 'Educational Endowments (Scotland) Commission&apos. 'Report by a Committee of the Kirk Session of Dundee on the Mortifications, or Charitable and Educational trusts, Either Exclusively Under the Management of the Kirk Session, or Under the Control of the Magistrates and Others, and of Members of That Session Conjointly&apos. 'An Act to Reorganise the Educational Endowments of Scotland [18th August 1882].' 'Royal Warrant for Charter of Incorporation in Favour of the High School of Dundee', published by Park, in 1859. 'First Report of the Educational Endowments (Scotland) Commission&apos. 'Proposed Amended Constitution and Fundamental Rules of the Society in Aid of Incurable Persons in Dundee and District&apos. 'Contact of Copartnery of the Dundee Royal Exchange Association', published by M'Cosh, Park, & Dewars, published in 1851. 'Royal Charter in Favour of the Dundee Chamber of Commerce', published by the Dundee Advertiser Office, published in 1863. 'Constitution of the Dundee Eye Institution&apos. 'Bye-Laws and Regulations, Adopted 11th March 1878, and Confirmed 10th June 1878&apos. 'New Oriental Bank Corporation, Limited, in Liquidation. Report by the Committee&apos. Thirty two pages listing names under the categories 'for life' and 'for prosperity', with no title page. 'Roll of the Members of the General Kirk-Session of Dundee 1899&apos. 'Report by the Committee of Management of the Edinburgh Angus Club, to be Submitted to General Meeting to be Held on 2nd March 1894, published by James Skinner & Company in 1894. 'List of Members of the Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee at 1st January 1893', published by Winter, Duncan & Co, 1898. 'Rules and Regulations of the Dundee Wilton Waver Lodge', published by William Brown in 1832. With a folding table. This shows an interesting view on how Scotland was developing as a country in the nineteenth century. It suddenly became a leader in modern industry, which happened quite unexpectedly. The population of the country grew rapidly in this century, going from around 1.6 million in the 1801 census, to 4.4 million in the 1901 census. The economy began to industrialise after being long based on agriculture, with the leading industry being the spinning and weaving of cotton, and also coal mining. Because of this, there was a growing emphasis on public health and welfare, due to the rapid housing being built that became more cramped, as the housing and provision for public health did not keep up pace with the growing population. The living conditions in some of the cities were notoriously bad, with a high infant mortality rate, and growing rates of tuberculosis. These pamphlets show the interested of Scottish politics during these years, and show how they were trying to adapt the country to the industrial revolution. In a quarter cloth binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. Light rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto and verso of the front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. The occasional prior owner's ink inscription to some of the title pages. Some pages are uncut to the fore edge. Some loss to the top edge of pages 11-14 of 'An Act to Reorganise the Educational Endowments of Scotland [18th August 1882].&apos. The occasional ink annotation to the margins. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 653P38

Catalogus: British History

Trefwoorden: chamber of commerce forfarshire manufactures commerce forfarshire None

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells, Royal Tunbridge Wells Corporation, c1950 . First edition. Paperback. A very scarce guide on Royal Tunbridge Wells, with photographs, original advertisements and a folding map. First edition, in the publisher's original paper wraps. Scarce. This work is a guide to the the Kentish town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, with an opening 'International Welcome', translated into six languages. The guide provides information on early history of the area, as well as many options of places to visit. With insight on local parks, outdoor recreation and delightful walks and tours. With many photographs to accompany the text throughout, and a folding map to the rear. The initial section of the work is unpaginated, with forty numbered pages of original local advertisements to the rear. in the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, very smart, with light creasing to the extremities and the odd mark. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Initially unpaginated, with forty numbered pages of advertisements to the rear. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 886Q25

Catalogus: British History

Trefwoorden: Tunbridge Wells travel guide illustrated first edition travel guide Not Stated

A Sammelband of "by-Gone Romsey" Articles from the Romsey Advertiser

Romsey, Romsey Advertiser, 1916. Cloth. A very scarce collection of articles providing an interesting insight into the history of Romsey. A sammelband in the publisher's original cloth binding, with a binder's label to the front paste down. Two ink inscriptions to the front paste down, one dated 1916, the other 1917. A sammelband of reprinted articles from the Romsey Advertiser, specifically a column called "By-Gone Romsey Extra" from 3rd December 1915 to 5th May 1916 (Parts I to XXI) and later "By-Gone Romsey Infra" from 5th May 1916 to 23rd June 1916 (Parts XXII to XXIX). Romsey Extra and Romsey Infra combine to make up the parish of Romsey. This collection of articles provides a wealth of information on the local history of Romsey. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally smart, with a little bumping to the extremities and to the head and tail of the spine. A couple of faint stains to the front board. Staples are starting to rust. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with some spotting to the first and last couple of pages. Ink underlining the small portions of the text to several of the pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 840M9

Catalogus: British History

Trefwoorden: Romsey Romsey Advertiser British History Romsey Advertiser None

Shakespeare and His Birthplace: Containing a Biography of the Poet, and a Guide to Stratford-Upon-Avon and Its Vicinity

London , T. Nelson and Sons, 1859. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce Nelson's tourist guide to Shakespeare and his birthplace. The first edition. In the original publisher's binding. Very scarce. The first edition of this travel handbook for Stratford-Upon-Avon published by T. Nelson, features a detailed biography of Shakespeare.Nelson's Handbook for Tourists. The text is accompanied by elevon plates celebrating Strafford on Avon. Collated complicate.Following an introduction to Shakespeare's ancestry, childhood, youth, and public life, the volume offers a history of the playwright's hometown and the poet's associations with specific buildings. The text is accompanied by a set of plates showing Staford's local heritage. In the original publisher's cloth. Externally very smart. Fading to the spine. Internally firmly bound. The odd spot on the first and last pages but generally the pages are bright and clean. Contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper. The plates are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 884V34

Catalogus: British History

Trefwoorden: Shakespeare Guide Book Tourists Guide Book None

Sheffield and Rotherham "Up-to-Date": A Fin-de-Siecle Review, Including Descriptive Sketches of the Chief Industries and Representative Houses in Each Branch of Commercial Enterprise

London, Robinson, Son & Co, 1897 . Cloth. A very scarce and richly illustrated work exploring manufacturing and industry in Sheffield and Rotherham at the close of the nineteenth century. A very scarce illustrated study of the industrial towns of Sheffield and Rotherham at the turn of the century, describing the chief industries in both locations, the most prominent businesses, and their manufacturing processes.Illustrated throughout with contemporary photographs and further vignette illustrations.Published in celebration of the 1897 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.Undated; dated via Jisc. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail. Discolouration and spotting to board perimeters. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 815F9

Catalogus: British History

Trefwoorden: industry jubilee sheffield rotherham jubilee Not Stated

A Short Story of the Seaport of Liverpool

Liverpool, Mersey Docks & Harbour Board, c1930 . First edition. Cloth. A very scarce first edition of this historical work depicting the seaport of Liverpool, printed by the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board. First edition, in a cloth binding, with the original wraps bound in. Very scarce. Dated using Jisc, from copies of the work held at the University of Manchester Library. This informative work provides a short history to the seaport of Liverpool, with fourteen full-page illustrations to accompany the text. This port was built in 1715 and is still running to this day, providing an integral link to the rest of the world. Published by the Mersey Docks & Harbour Board. With a folding plate tucked in to the rear of the work, presenting a birds eye view of the port in Liverpool, illustrated in colour. In a cloth binding with the original wraps bound in. Externally, cloth is soiled, with slight marking and damp staining to the board extremities. The odd mark to endpapers and light rubbing to extremities. Internally, firmly bound, with bright, clean pages. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Boeknummer: 893Q3

Catalogus: British History

Trefwoorden: Liverpool seaport illustrated first edition seaport Not Stated

Some Thoughts Upon a Bill for General Naturalization: Addressed to Those of All Denominations Who Act Upon Whig-Principles.

London, M. Cooper, 1751. First edition. Disbound. An incredibly scarce first edition of this pamphlet discussing the abandoned 1751 bill of general naturalization. The first edition of this work. An incredibly scarce work. Collated, complete. ESTC citation number T66805. An interesting work discussing a 1751 bill on British Naturalization. The work is not addressed to anyone of any particular political beliefs, but rather is addressed to everyone no matter the beliefs they hold. This naturalization bill received the earnest support of Lord Chatman, and Mr. Pitt. It passed through the House without much opposition. However. the bill was abandoned when the Session of Parliament was hurried to the throne, as the heir to the throne, the father of King George III, died. The bill was never revived. It is unknown for wrote this work. Disbound. Externally, the outer leaves are discoloured with discolouration to the folds. Edgewear, resulting in some closed tears. Light marks to the outer wraps. Internally, disbound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. A small amount of loss to the leaves to the gutter, not affecting any text. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 691P2

Catalogus: British History

Trefwoorden: some thoughts upon a bill whig naturalization whig None

South London in the Days of Our Grandfathers: A Series of Original Sketches

London, Brixton and Camberwell Illustrated Press, [1927]. Paperback. A very scarce collection of sketches from nineteenth century London. A pictorial exploration of South London through a series of thirty-one sketches illustrative of Herne Hill, Kennington Common, Denmark Hill, Clapham Common, the Obelisk, Norwood in 1800, &c. Descriptive text accompanies each illustration. With seven full page plates of period advertisements, including one to verso front wrap. A very scarce work. Found institutionally only at the Bishopsgate Institute and Lambeth Palace Library. Dated via Jisc.  In the original publisher's wraps. Externally with chipping and bumping to extremities, minor loss to tail of spine. Wraps lightly marked and soiled. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to odd leaf, pages otherwise bright and clean throughout. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Boeknummer: 870A2

Catalogus: British History

Trefwoorden: london sketches illustrated travel sketches Not Stated

Spons&Apos; Engineers&Apos; Price-Book

London and New York, E. & F. N. Spon, 1888 . First edition. Cloth. The uncommon first edition of this guide price book for engineers from the late nineteenth century. First edition of Spons' Engineers' Price-Book in the original publisher's cloth binding. Giving tables for estimating cost of materials and labour on current prices, and many useful formulae for the use of engineers and shipbuilders. Includes a list of members of the various engineering societies throughout the UK.An uncommon edition of this nineteenth century guidebook. Includes twelve pages of advertisements to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, very smart. There is some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. There are some light marks to the boards. The hinges are strained but firm. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with some light age toning. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 840W56

Catalogus: British History

Trefwoorden: Spons Engineers price book Engineering Nineteenth century Engineers price book First edition None

Substance of the Arguments on the Important Questions, Now Depending &Apos;Whether or Not the Crown Can Grant Reviews After Sentence at the Cockpit on Appeals in Prize Causes?&Apos;

London, J. Debrett , 1785. Paperback. A vanishingly scarce political pamphlet, questioning the authority of the crown. A very scarce work, vanishingly scarce.A concise pamphlet, discussing the question of whether or not the crown can grant reviews after a sentence at the cockpit, regarding appeals in prize causes.This pamphlet was written at a time when pamphlets were incredibly popular, with both satirical and political pamphlets being read widely by the middle and upper classes.Written anonymously.Prior owner's faint ink inscription to the head of the tile page, and to the head of leaf A2.   Disbound, as issued. Internally, generally firmly bound, with the title page detaching. Pages are age-toned with some spots and tidemarks. Title page has been restored with an additional leaf to the reverse. Loss to the final leaf, affecting three words with very minor loss, and causing a closed tear. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 725P49

Catalogus: British History

Trefwoorden: Substance of the Arguments on the Important Questions, Now Depending argument poltitics crown argument prize causes None

A Treatise Concerning the Origin and Progress of Fees

Edinburgh, T. and W. Ruddiman, 1734. First edition. Leather. A scarce first edition of this fascinating treatise on succession and inheritance in Scotland. The very scarce first edition of this work. This treatise is a notable work on inheritance and succession in Scotland. The work was written aiming to illustrated the rise and progress of heritable rights. No author is attributed in this work, but it is believed to have been written by James Mackenzie. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown. Prior owner's ink inscription to the title page. Prior owner's ink inscription to page 276. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Small cracks to the head and tail of the front joint. Rubbing to the boards and spine. A little bumping to the extremities. Very small amount of loss to the spine label. Front hinge is starting but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned with some spots. Prior owner's ink inscription to the title page. Prior owner's ink inscription to page 276. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 685P15

Catalogus: British History

Trefwoorden: treatise fees origin progress fees consitution None

The Tryal of Henry Baron Delamere for High-Treason, in Westminster-Hall, the 14th Day of January, 1685. Before the Right Honourable George Lord Jeffreys, Baron of Wemm, Lord High Chancellour of England, Constituted Lord High Steward on That Occasion. On Which Day, After a Full Hearing, the Lord Delamere Was Acquitted from All Matters Laid to His Charge

London, Dorman Newman, 1686. First edition. Leather. A scarce first edition account of Henry Booth's trial for high treason, looking into his involvement in the Monmouth Rebellion. A scarce first edition.ESTC citation number R23568.The scarce leaf A1 is present.Register runs as A-Z2.Collated, complete.A detailed account of a trial for high treason, looking into Henry Booth's involvement in the Monmouth Rebellion. The 1685 Monmouth Rebellion was a failed attempt to depose James II. It was led by James Scott, the 1st Duke of Monmouth, as he and a group of dissident Protestants greatly opposed James due to his Catholic beliefs.Booth was accused of participating in the Rebellion, though he was acquitted by Judge Jeffreys. In a half calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart. A few light marks and rubbing to the leather. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned and generally clean with some scattered spots and handling marks. Very small scorch mark to leaves A1-C2, not affecting text. Neat repair to the margin of leaf G1. Ink inscription to the head of leaf A1, title page, B1, and B2. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 852P22

Catalogus: British History

Trefwoorden: The Tryal of Henry Baron Delamere for High-Treason, in Westminster-Hall henry baron delamere baron delamere henry booth henry baron delamere None

A Vindication of the Sacramental Test

London, Not Stated, 1789. Disbound. A very scarce pamphlet on the subject of the Test Acts, most particularly that of 1673, a heated subject in the Roman Catholic religion. A very scarce pamphlet.ESTC citation number T64822.'A Vindication of the Sacramental Test' is an essay defending the Test Act of 1673.The 1673 Test Act enforced upon people filling any office, either civil or military, the obligation of taking the oaths of supremacy and allegiance, and subscribing the declaration against transubstantiation, an important part of the Roman Catholic Church.This pamphlet followed the 1787 attempt to repeal the Test Acts. Unbound. Internally, generally firmly bound, leaves A4 and A5 are detaching. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with a few spots. A little discolouration to the title page and final leaf. Trimmed ink inscription to the head of the title page. Title page and final leaf are detaching a little to the head and tail. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 788P17

Catalogus: British History

Trefwoorden: A Vindication of the Sacramental Test test act 16733 penal laws vindication test act 16733 roman catholic None