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Archives at the Millenium the 28th Report of the Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts 1991-1999.
The Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. 1999.
Paperback, vi + 78 pp.
ISBN 0117026646 $20.00

Book of Iron Age Britain.
Barry Cunliffe, English Heritage. 1995.
Paperback, 128p.
ISBN 0713472995 $32.00

Creating a Good Impression.
300 Years of the Stamp Office & Stamp Duties.
H. Dagall, The Stamp Office. 1994.
The Stamp Office and Stamp Duties were both established under the first British Stamp Act of 1694. This book is a record of the 300 year history of the Stamp Office, not only of its position in the country's taxation system, but also of its impact on social history, and in one case, on world history. Stamps have appeared on newspapers, playing cards, dice, pill boxes, banknotes, lottery tickets, perfumes, hats, and other items. Hardcover, 130 pp.
ISBN 0116414189 $40.00

The Crown Jewels.
The History of the Coronation Regalia in the Jewel House of the Tower of London.
Claude Blair et al. 1998.
The Crown Jewels require no introduction. This history does, for it has several special features for the reader. It is the first full-scale scholarly catalogue of the regalia ever to be published, with distinguished authors who are experts in their field. It is also the first work on the subject to contain large numbers of illustrations, many in color, details of the pieces and analyses of the precious stones. The individual history of each piece is described in detail and this is set against the history of the coronation. Much of the information is derived from original research and has never been published before. The Crown Jewels is an exclusive publication, with only 650 copies being produced. Each of the fully illustrated two volumes is quarter leather bound, numbered and fully certificated. It is a masterpiece of the photographer's, publisher's and bookbinder's arts. 2 volumes in slipcase, 1492 pp.
ISBN 0117013595 $1800.00

Fun Without Vulgarity.
Victorian & Edwardian Popular Entertainment Posters.
Catherine Haill. 1996.
Roll up! Roll up! ladies and gentlemen, prepare to have the greatest shows on Earth unfold before your very eyes! Thrill to the Battle of the Bladders and cricket played entirely on water. Gasp at the Great Continental Facial King, Graceful Gertrella's tightrope skirt dance and the saucy double entendres of the music hall. Marvel at The Ugliest Woman on Earth and be amazed by The Beautiful Florences, dental athletes extraordinaire. The eighty popular entertainment posters featured here in startlingly fresh color are drawn from the vast archive of Victorian and Edwardian advertising materials preserved by the Public Record Office at Kew. Originally deposited to safeguard their copyright, the represent a magnificent record of how posters developed from early, over-fussy styles to a bold new art from, combining fine art with popular culture. Paperback, viii + 22 pp. + 80 color plates.
ISBN 0114402639 $30.00

The Medieval Household: Daily Living c. 1150 - 1450.
Medieval Finds from Excavations in London Museum of London 6.
Geoff Egan. 1998.
This book covers the period from c. 1150 to 1450, bringing together for the first time an astonishing diversity of excavated furnishings and artifacts from medieval London homes. These include roofing and other structural items, decorative fixtures and fittings, an assortment of culinary utensils, some writing instruments and a number of toys and weights. The catalog provides a fascinating account of how metalwork and glassware manufacturing trends changed over the 300- year period, and close dating of many finds has resulted in several startling insights. Over 1000 items are presented, with the same quality and accuracy of photographs, illustrations, diagrams and informative, authoritative commentary that have brought earlier books in this series to such acclaim. The very latest research is presented here in a highly readable form that will appeal to historians and archeologists, as well as the general researcher and reader. Hardcover, 355 pp., illustrated in color and B&W.
ISBN 0112904904 $100.00

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Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges.
Medieval Finds from Excavations in London Museum of London 7.
Brian Spencer. 1998.
This comprehensive catalog is primarily concerned with souvenirs collected at centers of religious attraction by pilgrims who lived in London or journeyed through it between the late 12th and early 16th century. By going on a pilgrimage, medieval folk would aim to pursue the path to salvation, and like most travelers today, wanted tangible evidence of their religious or spiritual journeys. However, as the "acquisition" of holy materials at pilgrimage destinations became more difficult, medieval merchants decided to sell cheap, manufactured souvenirs to satisfy growing demand. These objects mainly took the form of badges, whereas in England, ampullae (miniature flasks) were the chosen form of memento until these were replaced by badges in the early 14th century. Hardcover, xii + 349 pp., illustrated in B&W.
ISBN 0112905749 $100.00

Private Papers of British Colonial Governors 1782-1900.
Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. 1986.
Paperback, 66 pp.
ISBN 011440206X $12.00

Private Papers of British Diplomats 1782-1900.
Guides to sources for British history based on the National Register of Archives 4.
Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. 1985.
Paperback, 80 pp.
ISBN 0114401888 $12.00

Papers of British Churchmen 1780-1940.
Guides to sources for British history based on the National Register of Archives 6.
Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. 1987.
Paperback, 96 pp.
ISBN 0114402124 $16.00

The History of Cricket.
From the Weald to the World.
Peter Wynne-Thomas. 1997.
The origins of cricket are lost in a haze of sentimental obscurity. With painstaking care and fascinating detail, this book explodes old myths, and provides new insights not only into how the game began, but also into how it developed from a rudimentary ball-game into a highly sophisticated sport that is still spreading to new parts of the world. In a revealing foreword Richie Benaud, one of the world's most respected former players and captains, and a favorite commentator on the game, recalls the cricket books which inspired him as a boy and describes his hopes and fears. for the games future. Cricket has always responded and adapted to national and world trends and events: the English class structure, British Empire, world wars, apartheid, commercialization. Highly regarded author and authority on cricket, Peter Wynne-Thomas, has drawn on his vast knowledge of the game to produce the first full-length history for many years. By placing cricket in its wider social and political context he has revealed the most comprehensive picture yet of this extraordinary game's colorful history. Paperback, 200 pp.
ISBN 0117020486 $50.00

Historical Manuscripts Annual Review 1998-1999.
The Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. 1999.
Paperback, vi + 65 pp.
ISBN 0114402787 $20.00

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Honours and Titles. 2nd edition.
Aspects of Britain.
Great Britain Central Office of Information. 1996.
Paperback, 165 pp., illustrated.
ISBN 0117020273 $20.00

The India Museum, 1801-79.
Ray Desmond, Great Britain India Office Library and Records. 1982.
Hardcover, xvi + 216 pp.
ISBN 0115800883 $25.00

London.
Exploring Museums.
Simon Olding, Great Britain Museums and Galleries Commission Museums Association. 1989.
London is the museum capital of the world with perhaps 300 museums and museum projects in the area. Many of these museums are world famous, such as the British Museum, Natural History Museum, National Gallery, however some are less known such as the Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood and the Grange Museum of Community History, the Cutty Sark, etc. This guide offers directions, opening times, admission requirements, and discussion on the museum holdings. Paperback, xiii + 110 pp.
ISBN 0112904653 $16.00

Nazi Gold.
The London Conference.
Great Britain Foreign & Commonwealth Office. 1998.
Over the past few years, the tragic episode of world history which has universally been described as 'Nazi Gold' has been debated and analyzed in great depth by the world's historians, media and the general public. This, one of the darkest chapters of the Nazi holocaust, has become a focal point of international attention and the need to reflect on its significance was symbolized by the organization of the London Conference in late 1997. The Stationery Office is proud to publish the official Foreign and Commonwealth Office report of this unique international conference which addressed one of the most notorious acts of plunder in history: the seizure of huge quantities of gold by the Nazis from the central banks of countries they occupied during the Second World War and from individual victims of Nazi persecution. This report contains an enormous body of information on the origins of the gold looted by the Nazis and what happened to it. The conference was attended by 41 national delegations and set out to bring together all the information available in order to establish a sound body of fact on which decision makers could base their future policy in this sensitive area. All the papers tabled by the national delegations at Lancaster House are presented here in full, together with the main introductory speeches by Foreign Secretary Robin Cook, US Under-Secretary of State Eizenstat, Lord Janner and the summing-up by the Chairman, Lord Mackay of Clashfern. The book is without doubt the most definitive guide to the legacy of Nazi Gold from a unique multi-national perspective. Hardcover, x + 834 pp.
ISBN 0115917608 $50.00

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The Norwich Shawl.
Its History and a Catalogue of the Collection at Strangers Hall Museum, Norwich.
Pamela Clabburn. 1995.
The city of Norwich, a major textile centre in the 18th century, led the way in the manufacture of shawls based on traditional Indian styles and designs. The first major work to be published on the Norwich shawl, (which was in fashion for nearly a century) and its manufacture, this book includes extensive background information, placing the garment in the context of contemporary fashion design and the history of the textile industry. Paperback or hardcover available, xiv + 145 pp.
Paperback: ISBN 0117015849 $26.00
Hardcover: ISBN 0117015911 $50.00

Prehistoric London.
Nick Merriman. 1990.
Prehistoric London tells the story of half a million years, following amazing changes in landscape and human society. It starts with ice-sheets expanding further and further south, pushing the River Thames into its present position, and ends with the arrival of the Roman legions. In between are Ice Age hunters camping by the Thames, followed by elephants and hippos whose bones have been found in Trafalgar Square. Later came hunters, the first farmers, settlements and chiefdoms. Using the latest research, this colorful book gives a glimpse into the lives of the thousands of generations of people who have lived in the region we now call London. This title is part of the series which includes Roman London, Saxon and Norman London. Written for the general reader, this book will have special appeal for schools. Paperback, 48 pp., illustrated.
ISBN 0112904475 $5.00

People of Consequence.
Roger East. 1999.
People of Consequence is a biographical dictionary of 111 people from around the world who have made a great impact on the history of the 1990s. It Includes politicians, entrepreneurs, humanitarians, business people and media stars. People of Consequence is unique in that profiles are purely objective and a completely new approach has been taken to their selection and inclusion. Unlike other guides, the profiles are not written by the subject themselves but independently. Combine this with the pedigree of the editorial team at the Cambridge International Reference on Current Affairs and no wonder this a truly world-class almanac of the men and women who shaped the decade. Paperback, 150 pp.
ISBN 0117026573 $99.00

Principal Family and Estate Collections.
Part 1: Families A - K. Part 2: Families L - Z. *Please note that there are no names X-Z.
Guides to sources for British history based on the National Register of Archives 10 & 11.
Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts.1999.
Also available separately: Part 1 (1996, 136 pp. ISBN 0114402655- $60.00); Part 2 (1999, 170 pp. ISBN 0114402760- $79.00)]
The estate and family records of the great British landowners over the last seven or eight centuries are probably, of their kind, unequalled in range and continuity, and provide a rich source for the study of the 'ruling families.' This guide will comprehensively cover the contents of 120 collections. A rich tapestry is presented here in the documentation not only of the landowners and family members themselves but also their stewards, land agents, solicitors, architects, housekeepers, private secretaries and librarians. Paperback, Vol. I: xviii + 118 pp, Vol. II: xviii + 182 pp.
ISBN 0114402779 $100.00

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Royal Faces.
From William the Conqueror to the Present Day.
Dana Bentley-Cranch, National Portrait Gallery. 1990.
Paperback, 68 pp.
ISBN 0112904645 $22.00

Seventeenth-century English Miniatures in the Collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
John Murdoch, Victoria & Albert Museum. 1997.
This beautiful boxed book is the first complete catalogue of the seventeenth century miniatures in the national collection at the Victoria and Albert museum. More than a comprehensive resource for students of miniatures, it is also a lively and readable book for those with a general interest in art and society. It offers a full account of the physical construction of the miniatures, setting each object in its historical context both in terms of the artist's oeuvre and of the portraiture of the known sitters. A biography of each artist is followed by individual catalogue entries, which cover details of the sitter, the object's format and size, the materials and techniques used, the signature or inscription, the miniature's condition, frame, provenance, and references to any supporting exhibitions and literature. More than 200 B&W photos and 20 full color plates. Boxed in slipcase, hardcover, xx + 375 pp.
ISBN 011290498X $225.00

So Dearly Loved, So Much Admired.
Letters to Hester Pitt, Lady Chatham from her Relations and Friends 1744-1801.
Edited by Vere Birdwood, Great Britain Public Record Office. 1994.
Paperback, xxxii + 362 pp.
ISBN 0118875469 $50.00

Sumptuous and Richly Adorn'd: the Decoration of Salisbury Cathedral.
Sarah Brown. 1999.
Salisbury Cathedral is often cited as the epitome of the 13th century cathedral in England. This book recreates an impression of the cathedral's interior at key points in its history from the 13th century to the present day by drawing on documentary and antiquarian resources. Its rich collections of monuments, stained glass and other furnishings is placed in a wider context and the accompanying inventory provides an invaluable guide to the serious visitor. Illustrated with many B&W and color photos, it begins with an historical summary, followed by discussions on decorations and furnishings, including furniture, glass, monuments, floor slabs, coffins, brasses, indents, paintings, tiles, textiles, sculpture, masonry and architectural features. Paperback, xii + 218 pp.
ISBN 0113000960 $90.00

Tudor London.
Rosemary Weinstein. 1994.
The Tudor period was one of change and growth for London. The city quadrupled its population and established itself as the political and social capital of the country. People were drawn to the metropolis from all over Britain and also from abroad. The fabric of the city altered as the monasteries were dissolved and Henry VIII began a massive building program for royal residences. Under Elizabeth I, London became the centre for overseas exploration and trade, literature and arts. Not all Londoners benefited from the changes. Many areas of the city became desperately overcrowded, and rising prices and inflation during Henry VIII's reign made life miserable for the less well off. This beautifully illustrated book draws on recent archaeological finds and other evidence - including the very first maps and guides to London - to describe a dynamic period of the capital's history. Paperback, 57 pp., illustrated.
ISBN 0112904955 $15.00

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