• Over 5000 rare books, maps, photographs, and prints available to buy on-line.

  • Order with confidence using our secure servers.

  • All items carefully described and guaranteed genuine.

  • Contact us first whether looking for individual items or to build a library.

  • Visit our central London premises.




 

 

 

 

Showcase

 

 



rare books
>

 


JENKINS, James.


The naval achievements of Great Britain from the year 1793 to 1817.
First edition. 55 fine hand-coloured aquatint plates.
The finest pictorial record of the naval engagements of the Napoleonic Wars.

 

Price: £ 11,000



 

 

 

 



maps
>

 


DELISLE, Joseph-Nicolas.


Atlas Russicus.
A fine example of the first atlas devoted solely to Russia, with 20 maps with fine original hand-colour in outline.

Price: £ 32,000



 

 

 

 


prints
>

 



ALKEN, Henry.


The Beaufort Hunt. -- The complete set of eight plates of aquatint engravings printed in two colours and finished by hand. Proof impressions, by T. McLean, London, 1833.

Price: £ 12,500



 

 

 

 



photos
>

 


PENN, Irving.


Five Dahomey Girls, One Standing, [1967]. -- A beautiful print, before 1974, of this striking image by one of the best portraitists.

Price: £ 15,750