Abyssinia, Italy and the League of Nations: A Guide to the Italo-Abyssinian Dispute and an Outline of Its Possible Settlement

London, British-Italian Bulletin, 1936. First edition. Paperback. A very scarce illustrated pamphlet delineating the Italo-Abyssinian dispute and the involvement of the League of Nations. An interesting historical pamphlet published by the British-Italian Bulletin, a very scarce first edition of 1936. Being a concise guide to the Italo-Abyssinian dispute and an outline of its possible settlement during the Abyssinian crisis, an international crisis in 1935 that started with the Walwal incident during the conflict between the Kingdom of Italy and the Empire of Ethiopia. The League of Nations ruled against Italy and voted for economic sanctions, which Italy ignored, instead quitting the League and seeking special deals with the United kingdom and France, and eventually annexing and occupying Abyssinia after the Second Italo-Ethiopian War of 1937. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Illustrated with a folding map of Ethiopia to the rear, and four full page plates of photographs. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally very smart with only minor shelf wear and a minor soiling to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with four full page plates of photographs and a folding map to the rear. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .

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Book no.: 790A16

GBP 150,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 171 US$ 197.22 | JP¥ 30413]

Catalogue: World History

Keywords: italo-abyssinian dispute very scarce illustrated very scarce Not Stated

Album of Original Photographs of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games

Not Stated, Not Stated, 1936. Cloth. A superb photograph album containing forty-five very high quality original photographs taken during the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, a fascinating look at the important Games. A very high quality photograph album showing two women visiting Berlin for the 1936 Olympic Games.The photographs in this scrapbook show Berlin and the Olympic Stadium during the 1936 Summer Olympics. The Olympiastadion was built by Werner March with a capacity of 100,000 people.The 1936 Summer Olympics has gone down in history for its importance, with Adolf Hitler using the games for propaganda, promoting his government and political ideas, only a few years before the outset of the Second World War. In these photographs you can chillingly see the Nazi flag being shown around Berlin. Though Hitler strongly stated that Jewish and black people should not be allowed to participate in the Games, he relented after other nations threatened to boycott. Famously Jesse Owens won four gold medals at this Games, the most successful singular athlete of the games, and as a black American man crushed Hitler's myth of Aryan supremacy.No name is attributed in this volume, but the photographs show two women on the trip together.The scrapbook comprises of forty-five original photographs, and fourteen postcards. One of the postcards is in a handmade envelope to the rear.The scrapbook includes photos of the opening ceremony from a good vantage point but also some scenes not normally seen. Other photographs include the two women around the stadium, and the stadium green being prepared for various events. In the original cloth binding. Externally, the cloth to the tail of the front board is lifting. A small amount of loss to the tail of the front joint and spine, and a smaller amount to the head of the spine. Minor bumping and a little light rubbing to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Original photographs are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book no.: 851P26

GBP 1.900,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 2165 US$ 2498.17 | JP¥ 385231]

Catalogue: European History

Keywords: Original Photograph Scrapbook of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games scrapbok berlin olympic games scrapbok berlin 1936 hitler Not Stated

The C.I. V. And the War in South Africa 1900: The City Press Illustrated Souvenir of the City of London Imperial Volunteers

London, City Press" Offices , 1900. First edition. Magazine. A very scarce illustrated souvenir showcasing the City of London Imperial Volunteers registered during the Second Boer War. First edition of this very scarce work. In the publisher's original wraps. This publication details the identities of the City of London Imperial Volunteers, a British corps of volunteers registered during the Second Boer War to provide officers and men for service in South Africa. The pages are illustrated throughout with portraits and images of the various ranks and departments established. Offering a striking and rare insight into this important time in British history. In the publisher's original wraps. Externally, wraps are darkened, with scattered spotting to the front cover. Slight creasing and edge wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age toned, with light scattered spots throughout. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book no.: 952Y35

GBP 1.200,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 1367.5 US$ 1577.79 | JP¥ 243304]

Catalogue: Naval & Military History

Keywords: The C.I.V. and the War in South Africa: The City Press Illustrated Souvenir of the City of London British History Imperial Volunteers Second Boer War British History Not Stated

Anecdotes Arabes Et Musulmanes, Depuis L&Apos;an de J.C. 614, Epoque de L&Apos;Etablissement Du Mahometisme En Arabie, Par le Faux Prophete Mahomet

Paris, Vincent, 1772. First edition. Leather. An uncommon first edition French history of Islam, a unique history spanning from 614 to 1538. The first edition of this work.In the original French.An uncommon work.An interesting history of the Islamic state up until the dissolution into individual states, and the eventual extinction of the Egyptian caliphate in 1538. The history begins in the year 614, around the time that it's believed Islam originated in Mecca and Medina.Compiled by Jean Francois de Lacroix and Antoine Hornot.One page of adverts to the rear. In a full calf binding, rebacked with original boards restored. Externally, generally smart. Some rubbing and a little loss of leather to the spine, mostly to the head. Minor bumping to the extremities. Small tide mark to the rear board. Joints are lightly cracked. A few light marks to the boards. Small amount of loss to the front endpaper. Evidence of a label being formerly adhered to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with a few spots. Small tide mark to the first few pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book no.: 817P7

GBP 195,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 222.25 US$ 256.39 | JP¥ 39537]

Catalogue: World History

Keywords: Anecdotes Arabes et Musulmanes, Depuis l'an de J.C. 614, Epoque de l'Etablissement arab muslim anecdotes arab history None

Anno Regni Annae Reginae Magna Britannia, Francia, and Hibernia, Octavo

London, British Parliament, 1709-1710. Leather. A collection of the original printed documents stating new acts in parliament, after the act of union, under the rule of Queen Anne. Includes "An act for granting an aid to Her Majesty, to be raised by a Land-Tax in Great Britain, for the service of the year one-thousand seven hundred and ten", "An act for employing the manufacturers by encouraging the consumption of raw silk and mohair Yarn", "An act for explaining and enlarging an act of the sixth year of Her Majesties reign, entitled, An Act for the Security of Her Majesties Person and Government", and "An act for the better security of rents, and to prevent frauds committed by tenants." With contemporary copperplate ink signature to the front pastedown, signed Mr Griffith June 29th 1710. In a decorative calf binding. Externally, a trifle rubbed, with wear to the spine, and lifting backstrip. Both hinges are tender. Internally, binding is tender in places, with some leaves working loose. Pages are generally bright with only the occasional spot or handling mark. Evidence of past worming to pages 9 through to 245. Fair . Ill.: None. Fair .

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Book no.: LTH23-B-2

GBP 190,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 216.5 US$ 249.82 | JP¥ 38523]

Catalogue: British History

Keywords: parliament acts queen anne land-tax acts england None

Answer to a Paper, Entituled, the Grievances of His Majesty&Apos;S Subjects Residing Within the Principality of Wales, in Respect of the Court of the Council in the Marches of Wales. With the Particular Conveniencies of That Court

London, Not Stated, 1689. Brochure/Pamphlet. A very scarce pamphlet discussing the Council of Wales and the Marches in the seventeenth century, just before its abolition later that year. A very scarce work. Seen only once at auction in last 40 years. Collated from ESTC, complete. ESTC citation number R29059. The signatures run as [2], B-C2. Disbound, with a small amount of backstrip retained. Written and published anonymously. This pamphlet is a reply to a pamphlet entitled 'The Grievances of His Majestie's Subjects Residing Within the Principality of Wales&apos. The original pamphlet was not in favour of the court of the Council of Wales and the Marches, whereas the author of this pamphlet was. In this work, the author takes each grievance raised in the original pamphlet, totalling in fourteen, and structurally argues their own point of view in favour of the court. The pamphlet is arguing in defence of the Council, and is against the possibility of the Council being abolished. The exact date of this pamphlet is unknown, however the Council of Wales and the Marches was abolished on the 25th July 1689. The council was abolished after the 1688 Glorious Revolution, which established William III and Mary II as monarchs. The historian John Davies states that there was little protest in Wales when the Council was demolished. An interesting insight into the seventeenth century politics of England and Wales. Prior owner's ink inscription, 'XV', to the head of the title page. Disbound, with a small amount of backstrip retained. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with the odd spo and the odd mark. Fold to the centre of the text block. Prior owner's ink inscription, 'XV', to the head of the title page. A couple of ink spots to the title page. Light tidemark to the head and tail of the leaves. Prior owner's ink lining to page 3, striking through twelve words. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book no.: 670P41

GBP 875,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 997 US$ 1150.47 | JP¥ 177409]

Catalogue: British History

Keywords: Answer to a Paper, Entituled, the Grievances of His Majesty's Subjects pamphlet wales Council of Wales and the Marches pamphlet mary glorious revolution None

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L&Apos;Art de Vãƒâ©Rifier Les Dates Des Faits Historiques , Des Inscriptions, Des Chroniques, Et Autre Anciens Monuments Avant L&Apos;Ere Chretienne

Paris, Moreau, 1819. Leather. This leather bound set provides a rich set of information and tools to help readers verify dates, facts, inscriptions, and stories from before the birth of Christ. An extremely useful set in which the author offers guidance on verifying dates, facts, inscriptions, and stories before the Christian Era. Published in French with a folding plate to volumes II and IV, and two folding plates to volume V. Using chronological tables, this rich set covers the Julian Period, the Olympiads, the Years of Rome, The Greek era, the Caesarean era of Antioch and much more. The set is rich with information, including a complete list of eclipses, explanations and calculations of the age of the planet drawn from Sacred history and the analysis of Hebrew, Greek and Samaritan texts. Rebound in a quarter leather binding over patterned boards. Externally, generally smart. Lightly rubbed to the boards and the spine, with some rubbing to the head of volumes IV and V, and to both the head and tail of volumes II and III. Rather bumped to the extremities, with a little paper missing from those to volume I. With three scuffs to the leather at the front joint of volume IV. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book no.: 860N61

GBP 260,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 296.25 US$ 341.85 | JP¥ 52716]

Catalogue: World History

Keywords: L'Art de Vérifier les Dates des Faits Historiques Art to Verify the Dates of Historical Facts Leather Binding Uncommon Art to Verify the Dates of Historical Facts None

Appendix to Reports from the Commissioners Appointed by His Majesty to Execute the Measures Recommended by a Select Committee of the House of Commons Respecting the Public Records of the Kingdom

London, The House of Commons, 1819. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this interesting collection of facsimiles of important political reports from the history of Britain, with many of the facsimiles on folding plates. The first edition of this work.An immense work containing facsimiles of important public records from the history of British politics, including various statutes of the realm such as the Magna Carta, Domesday Book, and acts of Scottish parliament.Illustrated with eighty-six facsimiles, twenty-seven of which are folding, with a couple in colour.Collated, complete.Each plate has an accompanying transcript.Printed by order of the House of Commons. In a quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing and marks, heavier to the boards. Some bumping to the spine and extremities, with a little loss to the extremities. Hand written spine label. Hinges are a little strained, front hinge is more strained. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste down. Pages are a little age-toned with some spots and handling marks. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book no.: 789P9

GBP 185,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 211 US$ 243.24 | JP¥ 37509]

Catalogue: British History

Keywords: Appendix to Reports From the Commissioners Appointed By His Majesty to Execute reports house of commons england reports government Not Stated

The Army List

London, John Murray; War Office, 1871-98. Cloth. A uniformly bound set of three scarce editions of 'The Army List', tracing the British Army across a total of 27 years. Three scarce editions of 'The Army List', this set including the volumes for July 1871, April 1883, and April 1898.'The Army List' was a monthly publication detailing all members of the military, from general and field officers to aides de camp to the Queen, to medical departments and chaplains. These three volumes span the mid- to late-Victorian era, spanning a total of 27 years. The publication offers a very detailed insight into the British Army. July 1871 has the original front wrap bound in, and sixteen pages of adverts to the rear, lacking the rear wrap. April 1883 and April 1898 are not bound with the original wraps or title pages. Extensive index to each volume. Rebound in a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. Spines are a little faded. Light rubbing to the cloth. Some minor marks to the boards. Cloth reinforcements to the hinges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some spots. Wear to the original front wrap of 1871, with some loss and edge wear, and a cloth repair to the gutter; the final leaf of adverts is a little worn as well. Wear to the first few pages of 1898, with pages iv-viii torn. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book no.: 835P51

GBP 170,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 193.75 US$ 223.52 | JP¥ 34468]

Catalogue: Naval & Military History

Keywords: The Army List army army list military army Not Stated

Athenian Letters: Or, the Epistolary Correspondence of an Agent of the King of Persia, Residing at Athens During the Peloponnesian War

Basil and Strasburgh, James Decker and F. G. Levrault, 1800. Cloth. A smartly bound complete three volume set of this new edition of this epistolary work written during the Peloponnesian War. Complete in three volumes. New edition. A collaboratively produced work of Ancient Greek history and geography, first published in 1741 by a circle of authors surrounding Charles and Philip Yorke, with the authorship for a long time being kept a well guarded secret. The Yorke brothers planned the production of this work while at university, anonymously involving Thomas Birch, Henry Coventry, John Green, Samuel Salter, Catherine Talbot, Daniel Wray, George Henry Rooke, John Heaton, John Lawry, and William Heberden. Subtitled 'The Epistolary Correspondence of An Agent of the King of Persia Residing at Athens During the Peloponnesian War', this work takes the form of a commentary in a series of fictional letters on the Athenian historian and general, Thucydides. With a detailed index to the rear. Bound in full modern cloth. Externally, very smart with library marks to the tail of the spines. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with scattered spotting throughout. Light age toning to the endpapers. Library ink stamp to the reverse of the title page. With library bookplates to the front pastedowns. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Book no.: 960T12

GBP 225,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 256.5 US$ 295.84 | JP¥ 45619]

Catalogue: European History

Keywords: Athenian Letters King of Persia Correspondence Letters None

Bibliotheca Casinensis Seu Codicum Manuscriptorum Qui in Tabulario Casiensi Asservantur Series Per Paginas Singillatim Enucleata Notis, Characterum Speciminibus Ad Unguem Exemplatis Aucta Cura Et Studio Monachorum Ordinis S. Benedicti

Not Stated, Casiensi, 1873-5. Vellum. A vanishingly scarce study on the important library at Monte Cassino, a renowned producer of illuminated manuscripts. Complete in two volumes.In Latin.A vanishingly scarce work.Originally published in five parts, here bound in two half vellum volumes.An extensive and detailed analysis of the manuscripts held at the Monte Cassino.The Monte Cassino library was one of the richest in Europe in the tenth and eleventh centuries, including works regarding all civilisations across history and the globe.Most importantly this monastery was known for the manuscripts made in the scriptorium, the monastery holding a famous school of manuscript illuminators.Volume I illustrated with twenty-three colour plates.Volume II illustrated with one colour folding plate, and fifteen colour plates. In a half vellum binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart, with some spots and discolouration to the vellum, as is usual. Some lighter marks to the boards, heavier to the rear board of Volume I. Minor bumping to the extremities. Ink to the head of the spines. Very small amount of the cloth to the rear joint of Volume II is lifting. Institutional monastery library to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some spotting, including to the plates. Neat tape repair to the half-title of Volume II. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book no.: 863P17

GBP 450,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 512.75 US$ 591.67 | JP¥ 91239]

Catalogue: History & Culture

Keywords: Bibliotheca Casinensis seu Codicum Manuscriptorum monte cassino monastery library monte cassino manuscripts Not Stated

Biographical Anecdotes of the Founders of the French Republic, and of Other Eminent Characters Who Have Distinguished Themselves in the Progress of the Revolution

London, Printed for R. Phillips , 1797-1798. First edition. Leather. The first edition of one of the first biographical works on the French Revolution, complete in two volumes. An excellent set complete in two volumes. The first edition of 1797-98, second state with twelve lines to the penultimate paragraph on page 432, as stated by ESTC. This edition was reprinted in Dublin by H. Fitzpatrick.This fantastic set contains an extensive list of biographical sketches and anecdotes relating to the founders of the French Republic and important people during the French Revolution; the work is sometimes attributed to John Adolphus, however it has not been proven that he is the author. Delineating the lives of over one hundred revolutionaries, from Albitte to Wallot, and from Barbaroux to Volney; including Buonaparte, Dumas, Buonarotti, Louis XVI, Lacroix, Rabault, Voltaire. Illustrated with a folding plate to the frontispiece of each volume, a folding plate in volume one being the charter of the "proferiptions" of parties in France, and a folding map of the French Republic to volume two. ESTC Reference: T63090 In a half calf binding with marbled boards. Externally, very smart with only minor shelf wear and a minor rubbing to the spine and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. With a small paper strip laid in to the title page of each volume to cover a previous owner's inscription. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean throughout with only a faint minor odd spot to the first few leaves and to the leaves of plates. With a marginal minor closed tear and a minor chipping to the frontispiece of volume one and a minor puncture mark to the folding map to volume two. Illustrated with four folding plates and maps. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book no.: 775A69

GBP 440,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 501.5 US$ 578.52 | JP¥ 89211]

Catalogue: History & Culture

Keywords: french republic french revolution history illustrations french revolution Not Stated

The Book of the Household; or Family Dictionary

London & New York, The London Printing and Publishing Company, Limited. c1870 . Leather. An early edition of this extensive dictionary to running a household from the Victorian era with illustrations. Early edition of The Book of the Household; or Family Dictionary of Everything Connected with Housekeeping, and Domestic Medicine. In half calf binding and cloth boards. Two volumes bound together in one. A later edition, undated, dated from Jisc.Compiled by competent persons, under the superintendence of an association of heads of families and men of science. Illustrated with twenty monochrome plates. Collated, complete. In half calf binding and cloth boards. Externally, 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 and slight rubbing to the leather. The front hinge is strained but firm. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the occasional spot and light age toning. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book no.: 846W13

GBP 175,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 199.5 US$ 230.09 | JP¥ 35482]

Catalogue: British History

Keywords: Household Family dictionary Victorian Early edition Family dictionary Leather Not Stated

Bristol. The City Charters Containing the Original Institution of Mayors, Recorders, Sheriffs, Town-Clerks, and All Other Officers Whatsoever. As Also of a Common-Council, and the Ancient Laws and Customs of the City

Bristol, Sold by Felix Farley in Castle-Green, 1736. First edition. Leather. A fascinating 18th-century survey of Bristol's city charters and bounds, in full blind-stamped calf. The first and only edition of this work. Bound in full calf, with decorative blind-stamping to the boards and spine. With an engraved frontispiece. Collated, complete. Containing an overview of laws and customs of the city, including those that apply to mayors, sheriffs, town-clerks and all other officers. Also with a 1736 survey of the city's bounds, measured by boundary stones used on the Gloucester side and Somersetshire side.ESTC No.T143949 Bound in full calf, with decorative blind-stamping to the boards and spine. Externally, with slight rubbing and scuffs and marks to the extremities, otherwise smart. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are toned, with scattered spotting throughout. Contemporary ink inscriptions to the front free endpaper and front paste down. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book no.: 986Y13

GBP 245,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 279.25 US$ 322.13 | JP¥ 49675]

Catalogue: British History

Keywords: Bristol. The City Charters Containing the Original Institution of Mayors, Recorders, Sheriffs, Town-Clerks British History England British History None

The British Tocsin; or, Proofs of National Ruin

London, Daniel Isaac Eaton, 1795. Disbound. A very scarce pamphlet attacking the government and monarchy of England at the end of the eighteenth century, the anonymous author believing the country was on the verge of ruin. The third edition of this very scarce work.A pamphlet attacking the present state of Britain at the end of the eighteenth century, looking at the "extravagance of the present reign", and putting forth evidence on how the current government had brought the country to the brink of ruin.Published by Daniel Isaac Eaton, a radical author and publisher, who was tried eight times for selling radical literature. In 1812 he was convicted for selling 'The Age of Reason&apos. Unbound. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lighty age-toned and generally clean with some scattered spots. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book no.: 907P34

GBP 165,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 188 US$ 216.95 | JP¥ 33454]

Catalogue: British History

Keywords: The British Tocsin; or, Proofs of National Ruin british tocsin england george iii british tocsin None