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Notes of Interest, Historical and Otherwise, Relative to the Rebuilding of Pinners' Hall
A five-page prospectus for the new Pinners' Hall built on the site of the original hall of the Worshipful Company of Pin Makers demolished in 1798.
A Short Guide to the American Antiquities in the British Museum
An illustrated guide to the American archaeological items held at the British Museum and featuring the antiquities of the indigenous cultures of North America, Meso-America, South America, and the West Indies. Illustrated with twelve monochrome plates and forty-eight other illustrations.
Egypt
A slightly fanciful account of a journey through Egypt in 1909 when the author explored all the wonders of its ancient civilisation before it was over-run by tourists. Eight fine tissue-guarded colour plates by orientalist artist Augustus Lamplough accompany the text.
The Glass in Balliol College Chapel
A textual reconstruction of the wonders of the C16th stained glass, half of which was lost during the rebuilding of Balliol College Chapel, the other half being cut down and reinserted in the new building. 20 pages. Good clean condition. Cat No 2660
