Rare Books - Non-Fiction

Delve into ideas that shaped the world with our Rare Books: Non-Fiction collection at Harry Hartog Bookseller. From signed editions and academic milestones to vintage philosophy, history, and science texts, these collectible volumes offer intellectual and historical value. Shop online or in-store for non-fiction books that truly stand the test of time.

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Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah (Easton Press Deluxe Limited Edition)
$1,000.00
Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah (Easton Press Deluxe Limited Edition)
Sir Richard Francis Burton
BURTON, Sir Richard Francis. Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah. Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2014....
A New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World (Easton Press Limited Deluxe Edition)
$1,000.00
A New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World (Easton Press Limited Deluxe Edition)
James Cook
COOK, Captain James (ed. George William Anderson). A New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages...
Birds of America (Easton Press Limited Deluxe Edition)
$2,000.00
Birds of America (Easton Press Limited Deluxe Edition)
John James Audubon
AUDUBON, John James. Birds of America. Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2016. 7 vols. Large...
The Private Life of Plants (Inscribed by Author)
$120.00
The Private Life of Plants (Inscribed by Author)
David Attenborough
ATTENBOROUGH, David. The Private Life of Plants: A Natural History of Plant Behaviour. London: BBC...
Cocaine True, Cocaine Blue (First Edition)
$150.00
Cocaine True, Cocaine Blue (First Edition)
Eugene Richards
RICHARDS, Eugene (text Eugene Richards & Edward Barnes; afterword Dr. Stephen W. Nicholas). Cocaine True,...
Elioth Gruner: Twenty-Four Reproductions in Colour from Original Oil Paintings (Limited Edition)
$200.00
Elioth Gruner: Twenty-Four Reproductions in Colour from Original Oil Paintings (Limited Edition)
Elioth Gruner
GRUNER, Elioth. Elioth Gruner: Twenty-Four Reproductions in Colour from Original Oil Paintings. Foreword by Norman...
Climbing in the Ogwen District (First Edition, Signed by Raymond Greene)
$300.00
Climbing in the Ogwen District (First Edition, Signed by Raymond Greene)
J. M. Archer Thomson
THOMSON, J.M. Archer. Climbing in the Ogwen District. London: Edward Arnold, 1910. Small 8vo. Original...
Great Thoroughbred Sires of the World (First Edition)
$220.00
Great Thoroughbred Sires of the World (First Edition)
Jennifer CHURCHILL, Andrew REICHARD, & Byron ROGERS
CHURCHILL, Jennifer, Andrew REICHARD & Byron ROGERS. Great Thoroughbred Sires of the World: A Profile...
The Stage in the Year 1900: A Souvenir (De Luxe Edition, Limited and Numbered)
$200.00
The Stage in the Year 1900: A Souvenir (De Luxe Edition, Limited and Numbered)
W. Eden HOOPER & Joseph KNIGHT
HOOPER, W. Eden & Joseph KNIGHT. The Stage in the Year 1900: A Souvenir. Being...
The Comic History of England, 2 volumes (De Luxe Edition)
$270.00
The Comic History of England, 2 volumes (De Luxe Edition)
Gilbert Abbott À BECKETT & John LEECH (illus.)
À BECKETT, Gilbert Abbott (illus. John Leech). The Comic History of England. London: Bradbury, Agnew,...
Cassell's History of the Russo-Japanese War (Special Subscriber's Edition)
$200.00
Cassell's History of the Russo-Japanese War (Special Subscriber's Edition)
Cassell and Company, Limited.
CASSELL AND COMPANY, LIMITED. Cassell's History of the Russo-Japanese War. London: Cassell and Company, Limited,...
John Singer Sargent: Figures and Landscapes, 1874–1882. Complete Paintings, Volume IV (First Edition)
$175.00
John Singer Sargent: Figures and Landscapes, 1874–1882. Complete Paintings, Volume IV (First Edition)
Richard Ormond & Elaine Kilmurray
ORMOND, Richard & Elaine KILMURRAY. John Singer Sargent: Figures and Landscapes, 1874–1882. Complete Paintings, Volume...
Le Livre des Livres: Marc Chagall, The Illustrated Books (First Edition)
$150.00
Le Livre des Livres: Marc Chagall, The Illustrated Books (First Edition)
Charles Sorlier
SORLIER, Charles. Le Livre des Livres: Marc Chagall, The Illustrated Books. Paris: Éditions André Sauret...
European and American Paintings and Sculptures 1870–1970 in the Australian National Gallery (First Edition)
$150.00
European and American Paintings and Sculptures 1870–1970 in the Australian National Gallery (First Edition)
Michael Lloyd & Michael Desmond
LLOYD, Michael & Michael DESMOND. European and American Paintings and Sculptures 1870–1970 in the Australian...
Chintz, Indian Textiles for the West (First Edition)
$120.00
Chintz, Indian Textiles for the West (First Edition)
Rosemary Crill
CRILL, Rosemary. Chintz: Indian Textiles for the West. London: V&A Publishing / New York: Harry...
Mies van der Rohe: The Villas and Country Houses (First Edition)
$100.00
Mies van der Rohe: The Villas and Country Houses (First Edition)
Wolf Tegethoff
TEGETHOFF, Wolf. Mies van der Rohe: The Villas and Country Houses. New York: The Museum...
The Senses and the Intellect (First Edition)
$400.00
The Senses and the Intellect (First Edition)
Alexander Bain
BAIN, Alexander. The Senses and the Intellect. London: John W. Parker and Son, 1855. Large...
Moths of Australia (First Edition)
$300.00
Moths of Australia (First Edition)
I.F.B. Common & Ederic Slater
COMMON, I.F.B. & Ederic SLATER. Moths of Australia. Melbourne: Melbourne University Press, 1990. Quarto. Original...
Prehistoric Animals (First English Edition, Illustrated)
$100.00
Prehistoric Animals (First English Edition, Illustrated)
Dr Joseph Augusta & Zdeněk Burian (illus.)
AUGUSTA, Dr Josef (text) & Zdeněk BURIAN (illustrations). Prehistoric Animals. Translated by Dr Greta Hort....
Parrots & Pigeons of Australia (First Edition)
$120.00
Parrots & Pigeons of Australia (First Edition)
Francis Crome & James Shields
CROME, Francis & James SHIELDS. Parrots & Pigeons of Australia. Sydney: Angus & Robertson, 1992....
House of Bondage (First UK Edition)
$300.00
House of Bondage (First UK Edition)
Ernest Cole
COLE, Ernest (photographs); text with Thomas Flaherty; introduction by Joseph Lelyveld. House of Bondage: A...
Rudolf Koch: Letterer, Type Designer, Teacher. (First Edition)
$150.00
Rudolf Koch: Letterer, Type Designer, Teacher. (First Edition)
Gerald Cinamon
CINAMON, Gerald. Rudolf Koch: Letterer, Type Designer, Teacher. New Castle, Delaware & London: Oak Knoll...
Mille Miglia, 1927–1957: The Fabulous Story of the Great Road Race. (First English Edition)
$110.00
Mille Miglia, 1927–1957: The Fabulous Story of the Great Road Race. (First English Edition)
Count Giovanni Lurani
LURANI, Count Giovanni. Mille Miglia, 1927–1957: The Fabulous Story of the Great Road Race. Lausanne:...
Miles Aircraft — The Early Years: The Story of F.G. Miles and His Aeroplanes, 1925–1939. (First Edition)
$100.00
Miles Aircraft — The Early Years: The Story of F.G. Miles and His Aeroplanes, 1925–1939. (First Edition)
Peter Amos
AMOS, Peter. Miles Aircraft — The Early Years: The Story of F.G. Miles and His...
British Light Aeroplanes: Their Evolution, Development and Perfection 1920–1940. (First Edition)
$120.00
British Light Aeroplanes: Their Evolution, Development and Perfection 1920–1940. (First Edition)
Arthur W.J.G Ord-Hume
ORD-HUME, Arthur W.J.G. British Light Aeroplanes: Their Evolution, Development and Perfection 1920–1940. Peterborough: GMS Enterprises,...
M.G. Road Cars: Volume Two (First Edition)
$220.00
M.G. Road Cars: Volume Two (First Edition)
Malcolm Green
GREEN, Malcolm. M.G. Road Cars: Volume Two — Six-Cylinder O.H.C., 1931–1936. Surrey: Magna Press, 1997....
The Wild Sports of Southern Africa (Third and Complete Edition)
$4,000.00
The Wild Sports of Southern Africa (Third and Complete Edition)
Captain William Cornwallis Harris
HARRIS, Captain William Cornwallis. The Wild Sports of Southern Africa; Being the Narrative of an...
Beethoven's Symphonies 1-9 and string-quarter 1 & 2, 11 volumes.
$1,800.00
Beethoven's Symphonies 1-9 and string-quarter 1 & 2, 11 volumes.
Ludwig van Beethoven
BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van. Symphonies and String Quartets. London: Ernst Eulenburg; Vienna: Wiener Philharmonischer Verlag, A.G.,...