Books & Works on Paper

Abulfeda, Ismael Ibn Ali.Abulfedae Descriptio Aegypti, Arabice et Latine: ex codice parisiensi / edidit, latine vertit, notas adiecit Ioannes Davi...

Antiphonal LeavesAn antiphonal folio leaf, on vellum, large pen-flourished initial P in red with decoration in blue, six lines of Latin chant in a...

Charles François Roland Le Virloys, Dictionnaire d'architecture, civile, militaire et navale, antique, ancienne et moderne et de tous les Arts et ...

Continental Literature & Classics[Gatien de Courtilz de Sandras] An exact survey of the grand affairs of France, In their particular conduct and m...

David kneeling in prayer, large miniature on a leaf from an illuminated manuscript Book of Hoursa vellum leaf, with large rectangular miniature, w...

FacsimileDas Gebetbuch der Claude de France. MS M.1166; The Prayer Book of Claude de France, The Pierpont Morgan Library, New York, one of 80 copi...

FacsimileDas Stundenbuch der Sforza [The Sforza Hours], 4 vols., one of 80 copies, aside from the main edition of 980, photolithographic facsimile...

St. James the Apostle,large historiated initial on vellum on a cutting from a monumental Lectionary of Martyrologya cutting, with a 6-line histori...

Five illuminated leaves on vellum from a Book of Hours,one leaf with a full-page miniature of the Kiss of Judas, 15 lines on verso, slightly faded...

Vellum Charter of Saint Amadour, Mace of St. Amadour of the parish of St. Quentin, with an armorial seal pendant, ‘St. Amadour undertakes to demol...

Bible [English] The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Translated out of the Original Tongue…, 2 vols., contemporary diced calf, s...

Bible: Irish interestJames Fittler (illustrator) & Thomas Bensley, The Holy Bible…, vol. 1 only (Genesis to Job), engraved frontispiece and title,...

Bibles [English]A collection of 4 volumes, including:The Bible: Translated according to the Ebrew and Greeke…, general and New Testament titles, N...

Bibles [English]The Bible that is, The Holy Scriptures conteined in the Old and New Testament…, general and New Testament titles within woodcut hi...

JesuitPetrus Beckx [Peter Jan Beckx], Praepositus Societati Jesu Universae omnibus et singulis ad quos praesentes literae pervenerint maioribus de...

ReligionA collection of 13 volumes, including:Alfonso de Madrigal, Las XIIII questiones del Tostado…, lacking 2Aa4-2Aa8, some wormtrailing through...

Sir Isaac NewtonObservations upon the Prophecies of Daniel, and the Apocalypse of St. John. In Two Parts., First Dublin edition, list of subscribe...

Hagadah of Passover, Illustrated by Shlomo Katz,Limited edition of 300 copies, this copy specially reserved and named for Kathryn Amiel (daughter ...

Adultery:Crim. Con. Damages One Thousand Pounds!! The trial between Mr. Henry Wright, (Purser of an Indiaman), and Mr. Braham, (of musical celebri...

Bacon (Francis, Sir)The Elements of the Common Lawes of England, bound with The Use of the Law,third edition, lacking first and last blanks, later...

Taylor (Jeremy)A Sermon Preached in Saint Maries Church in Oxford. Upon the Anniversary of the Gunpowder-Treason,light damp stained, disbound, [ST...

LawThe trial of John Grant, sheriff-clerk depute of the shire of Inverness, before the Circuit Court of Justiciary held there, on May, 1. 1793. Fo...

A selection of parchment documents and written documents from the 15th and 16th centuryIncluding:An act of parliament regarding the City and Count...

Bindings: HistoryDavid Hume, The History of England, 8 vols., new edition, folding portrait frontispiece to vol. 1, creased, tear to fold, half-ti...

Churchill (Karin) Sculpture/Artist. Bronze Of Churchill, cold-cast bronze figure, (410 x 220 x 230mm.), number 16 from an edition of 200, signe...

Churchill (Winston)— Freedom of Blackpool A complete set of 7 privately produced records relating to Churchill’s Honorary Freedom of Blackpool, 4...

Heraldry and illumination, 19th century Including:William Lincoln, The Lincoln Crest & Monogram Album, The Episcopal Arms of England and Wales, th...

HistorySir Walter Raleigh, A new history of England, ecclesiastical and civil, from the establishment of King Egbert…, 2 vols. in 1, contemporary ...

Louisa Hubbard, Presentation CopySaint Matthew to Romans, with commentary by Rev. W. Walham How, D.D., Lord Bishop of Bedford, presentation copy, ...

Miscellany: Piankoff. Egyptian Religious Texts and Representations A collection of 18 volumes including: Piankoff (Alexandre) Egyptian Religious T...

Satire: FranceAnon., The Perseis; or, Secret Memoirs for a History of Persia. Translated from the French., first published in London in 1745 with ...

[Susannah] GunningA letter from Mrs. Gunning addressed to His Grace the Duke of Argyll, first Dublin edition, half-title, some spotting and ink-sp...

Wax seals: 19th century Including: A 19th century Queen Victoria Royal Wax Great Seal of Scotland Realm, red wax, in original tin skippet, wax sea...

Three prints, including: S.W. Fores (publisher) Jack Randall ‘born Nov 25th 1794, 5 feet 6 inches weighs 10st, 6lb; has beaten Jack the Butcher in...

Edwards (Lionel) R.I.Seen from the Saddle,no. 2 of 35 copies, signed and with original pencil sketch to limitation page by the artist/writer, blac...

Hunting.- Baillie-Grohman (Wm. A. and F., editors)The Master of Game by Edward, Second Duke of York,Number 107 of 600 copies, colour frontispiece,...

De Loutherbourg (P. J.) The Romantic and Picturesque Scenery of England and Wales, first edition, first state, 18 hand-coloured aquatint views, tw...

Graphic Illustrations of Warwickshire, first edition, large paper copy (365 x 265mm), engraved frontispiece and 31 proof plates on India paper, wi...

Lysons (Daniel)The Environs of London, 2 vol. in 4 as issued, second edition, with supplementary vol. for Middlesex, 2 additional engraved titles,...

van den Wyngaerde (Anton) after,View of London (cir. A.D. 1550), "A facsimile of the original drawing in the Sutherland Collection”, printed on 7 ...

Worldwide and British Travel Guides.- Baedeker, Murray & othersWorldwide and British Travel Guides.- Baedeker, Murray & othersA collection of 240 ...

Edward Hutton,Manuscript draft of ‘Ravenna: A Study’, for the work published in 1913 by J. M. Dent, 298 leaves, with ms title and chapter titles, ...

Robuchon (Jules) Paysages et monuments du Poitou…, 3 vols. only (of 11 in 9), one volume each on Vienne, Deux-Sèvres and Vendée, first and only ed...

Two Bavarian costume studies, 19th century watercolour costume studies, showing the traditional Bavarian dress, mounted and framed, 22 x 18 cm (2)

Four costume studies Possibly Ottoman Turkey, 19th centuryOpaque pigments, and pencil on paper, comprising four costume studies of Ottoman figures...

Krohn (A.)Yrjo Aukusti Wallin ja hänen matkansa Arabiskafirst edition, 48pp., in the original Finnish text, portrait frontispiece, . Porvoossa [Po...

Lawrence (T. E.) A collection of 24 volumes, including:Revolt in the Desert, first edition, first impression, frontispiece, one folding map, short...

Middle East: Hormuzd Rassam, Asshur and the Land of Nimrod, first edition, Presentation copy, inscribed on the title page: ‘Mrs Evelyn A. R. Goode...

Wallins (Georg August)Första Resa fran Cairo till Arabiska Öknen i April 1845. Fragment,first edition, i- vii, 126pp., blank, map, contemporary ha...

Company School, Possibly Delhi, India, mid-19th centuryOpaque pigments on paper, a small gouache study depicting a blue-breasted quail with maroon...

India: Natural HistoryFrederic Drew, The Jummoo and Kashmir Territories. A Geographical Account., first edition, wood-engraved frontispiece and 4 ...

A collection of Chinese Cultural Revolution campaign banners, featuring Mao Zedong, and including: 'What is the real iron wall?', ‘The Party has i...

Asia: Travel & HistoryA collection of 14 volumes, including:Austen Henry Layard, Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon…, first edition, ...

Ker (David)On the Road to Khiva,First edition, 7 photographic illustrations and folding military map as called for, original decorated cloth, worn...

Solvyns, (Frans Balthazar) (1760-1824)Six Plates from The Costume of Hindostan, London: W. Bulmer for Edward Orme, 1804-1805 Solvyns, (Frans Balth...

Ulrich von Schroeder,Indo-Tibetan Bronzes, limited edition, one of 500 copies, faux morocco gilt, slipcase, some minor wear to edges, Hong Kong, V...

VoyagesA. E. Nordenskiold, The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe with a Historical Review of Previous Journeys along the North Coast of the...

Constantine John PhippsA Voyage Towards the North Pole: Undertaken by His Majesty's Command, 1773., first Dublin edition, half-title, folding engr...

Gill (MacDonald) Canada and Newfoundland. Their Natural and Industrial Resources, colour lithographic map, backed onto thick paper, some creasing,...

Maps: miscellaneousA large collection of maps, including: A map of Northern Hindostan, British India with Nepal & Cabul, Afghanistan, 52cm x 63cm,...