History

A biography of the renowned Naturalist-Illustrator, published on the bicentenary of his birth.

A comprehensive dictionary of Painters, with a paragraph on each giving a brief biography and overview of their work. 

Beautiful engravings capturing the Island in the early 19th century are accompanied by historical and topographical descriptions.

A wide ranging history of the Isle of Wight, which claimed on publication to be in every way superior to any earlier work.

A most charming historical guide to the Isle of Wight from the early nineteenth century.

A beautifully illustrated year at Sotheby's, with articles on the principal sales that took place by various experts. Begins with an entertaining James Bond short story by Ian Fleming, "The Property of a Lady."

The third in the series, a well illustrated local history of the Humberside port and surrounding areas.

A work of local history describing in detail bombing raids on the Humberside port of Grimsby.

After "Munich," the author travelled through Eastern Europe witnessing early struggles to resist the German invasion. 

A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated history of the art of gardening, "from the earliest times to the present day."

A very handsome reproduction of Darwin's ground-breaking work.

An idiosyncratic description of the Royal Navy, with chapters on The Royal Marines, officers' wives and crime and punishment.

A practical descriptive guide, in a charming little "ladybird" sized book.

An illustrated history of golf from the late 19th century to the mid 20th, written by a former Scots international player. Scarce volume.

A lavishly illustrated history of over 400 years of golf.

A practical guide to golf, with chapters on stroke play, match and medal play, green-keeping and more.

A practical guide to driving light horses as practiced around the world.