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#9454 A Victorian Tartan Ware Boxed Edition of Sir Walter Scott's Poetical Works C 1870
gerald mathias fine antique boxes, chiswick, united kingdom
A fine set of Sir Walter Scott's Poetical Works comprising six volumes with lacquered papier mache Stuart tartan covers, the dark blue leather spines ribbed & gold tooled, the pages gold tipped, contained in the...
£1,850.00
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#9675 W. Thornhill & Co. Oak Cased Set of Reference Directories dated 1895.
gerald mathias fine antique boxes, chiswick, united kingdom
W. THORNHILL & CO., 144 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON. An Oak latched Drop Front Cabinet, the engraved brass strip above engraved with the titles of the five reference directories comprising Army List, Postal Guide, Whitaker's...
£1,250.00
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aston martin V8 original manuals
moseley antiques, stockport, united kingdom
Aston Martin V8 original workshop manual, parts catalogue and instruction book part no 095.40.0102 Very rare and excellent condition
£750.00
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The Holy War. book by John Bunyan first edition 1789. B37
sovereign antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
Extremely rare and important Georgian book by this most famous historical man John Bunyan, being over 200 years old has been well read by people of these years though complete binding is slightly tired, a...
£650.00
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Illustrated Shaman Text from Vietnam
william mitchell, baguio city, philippines
This text for a shaman or shaman apprentice is quite visual with more than 70 pages of illustrations. It is from the Sapa area which is north and in the mountain region. Pages are worn...
£541.29
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The coinage of Scotland
maureen h. gauld /killin gallery, killin, united kingdom
limited edition of 500 of this very scarce first edition book by proff.burns and printed in 1887
£495.00
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Books 7 volumes of Percy's Anecdotes Georgian 1800's . B31
sovereign antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
In good condition fantastic snippets of history given, rare items these, fantastic reading. Free world post.
£450.00
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Public General Acts 1865. B38
sovereign antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
Rare book from the time the sun never set on the British Empire, all the pages are there though the cover is worn, makes fantastic reading, giving insight to the ruling class and statutes of...
£395.00
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AUBREY BEARDSLEY ARTISTE RARE BOOK BY BRIAN READE
sovereign antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
RARE BOOK ON THIS OUTSTANDING ARTISE OF HIS DAY WELL ILISTRATED HAS BEEN WELL READ SO IS A BIT WORN BUT STILL READABLE. PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECT FOR DELIVERY COLLECTION OPTIONS, WE SHIP WORLDWIDE ALSO...
£350.00
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Cromwell's Speeches by Thomas Carlyle
sovereign antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
Two volumes of Oliver Cromwell's Speeches volumes 1-3 condition well read first editions
£350.00
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History of Scotland by David Scott 1727
maureen h. gauld /killin gallery, killin, united kingdom
In its origin binding which is poor but could easily be repaired , The pages are all intact and in excellent condition
£320.00
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Ashanti War illustrated rare insight in to early 19th century African campaigns
sovereign antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
condition good, though has been well looked at very rare item one for the collector of important British History consider early 19th century. Comes with free worldwide post.
£295.00
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Brendan Behan's Island written by Brendan Behan drawings by Paul Hogarth.
sovereign antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
A well loved book by previous owner, quite rare to find and even rarer to read, the book is complete but has been well read, so it's not pristene ALSO NOTE THE SHIPPING COSTS FOR...
£295.00
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Law books rare 1st editions, leather bound circa 1830-40
sovereign antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
In well read condition, so a little frayed consider important reading for that budding QC . Comes with free worldwide post on condition of paying full asking price.
£295.00
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SALE: Rare Art Book on Persian Miniatures, 12 Silk Prints Enclosed
treasure chamber, san francisco bay area, united states
60% Sale through June: was $1000, now $400. Shipping not included - shipping discount is for furniture only. Published in 1961, this book is a beautiful publication of the Persian Miniature prints collected by the...
£309.31
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A History of English Furniture
maureen h. gauld /killin gallery, killin, united kingdom
this is 4 original volumes by Percy Macquoid The age of oak dated 1904 The age of Walnut 1905 The age of mahogany 1906 The age of Satinwood 1908 ware and fading on covers commensurate...
£275.00
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Charles Dickens 16 volumes of his work
sovereign antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
Superb embossed and quality bound set of 16 novels by Charles Dickens, nicely illustrated and well looked after, seems if hardly ever read, offering free worldwide post.
£275.00
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Georgian set of six Percy anecdotes books
sovereign antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
Each of the books, has been dedicated to one that is illustrated, these books give a good and rare insight to late 18th and early 19th century, a must read for the enlightened one's, offering free worldwide post.
£250.00
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Letter from Palmerston 1851 foreign office
sovereign antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
A letter written by Great Britain's Victorian Prime Minister, as being well over 150 years old there are some issues with both his letter and envelope, as to be expected, but what a piece of...
£250.00
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Immanuelis Bekkeri in Platonem 4 books
moseley antiques, stockport, united kingdom
Immanuelis Bekkeri in Platonem a se editum commentaria critica, vol i and ii 1823 Platonis Dialogi Immanuelis Bekkeri Pars i vol i,Pars iii vol i 1817 Hardback covers grimy, condition generally good, foxing of pages.
£200.00
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Miniature Book written in Ancient Greek
private seller, sevenoaks, united kingdom
On Plato published in 1831 Omhpos (Homer) Leather bound with gilt edge in very good condition Measures 3.5 x 2 x 1 inches Sold on behalf of a Greek friend
£200.00
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Lincoln County Council ledger 1915-16 rare find. C/C
sovereign antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
Superb Large leather bound Ledger with much insight to Lincolns councils dealings at the early start of the 20th century
£195.00
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The Works of William Shakespeare in 3 Volumes
moseley antiques, stockport, united kingdom
The Works of William Shakespeare in 3 Volumes Shakespeare, William Published by George Routledge and Sons, London (1862) Lovely, some foxing
£195.00
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Book ends made from rare exotic wood Victorian. B32
sovereign antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
Superb set of bookends made from a rare unknown to me tree extremely heavy and dense wood standing 14cm high diameter at base12cm, free worldwide post on condition of paying full asking price.
£175.00
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History of Don Quixote. The Text Edited by J. W. Clark
moseley antiques, stockport, united kingdom
History of Don Quixote. The Text Edited by J. W. Clark and A Biographical Notice of Cervantes, by T. Teignmouth Shore Cevantes Published by Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London Used / Hard Cover excellent
£175.00
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