Collection: Biographies & Autobiographies
Discover vintage and antique biographies and autobiographies that reveal the lives and achievements of extraordinary people throughout history. Perfect for collectors, book lovers, and those seeking inspiration from real lives.
Explore real lives and remarkable stories with our collection of vintage and antique biographies and autobiographies. These collectable books offer a window into the experiences of extraordinary individuals from all walks of life, spanning centuries of history and achievement. Whether you’re interested in the lives of historical figures, artists, explorers, or leaders, you’ll find inspiring and insightful volumes to add to your collection.
Discover Inspiring Lives in Antique and Vintage Biographies
Biographies and autobiographies are more than just books. They provide personal perspectives, unique insights, and a deeper understanding of the people who shaped our world.
Explore Our Collection of Vintage and Antique Biographies and Autobiographies
Find vintage biographies, antique autobiographies for sale, and rare memoirs from every era in our collection. Browse works on statesmen, artists, scientists, and more. Looking for something specific? Use our search function to find books by title, era, or individual. You might also enjoy exploring our British History Books or our Naval and Military History collection.
All of our books are carefully sourced and clearly described, so you can buy with confidence.
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Abraham Lincoln by Edith L. Elias, 1939
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Edinburgh Portraits by Michael Turnbull, 1987
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Alexander McDonald, Leader of the Miners by Gordon M Wilson, 1982
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The Works of J. M. Barrie, Margaret Ogilvy by her Son, 1923
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The Works of Lord Byron: With His Letters and Journals, and His Life by Thomas Moore, Esq, Vol IX, 1834
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Oliver Goldsmith by Padraic Colum Antique Book
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The Soap Man, Lewis, Harris and Lord Leverhulme by Roger Hutchinson, 2003
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Literary Lapses by Stephen Leacock, 1919
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Journey to Ardmore by John Ridgway, 1971, Signed
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Speaking to Graduates by Sir Thomas Murray Taylor, 1965
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As Long As Water Flows by Dougie MacDougall, 1994
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All For A Handful of Seed: The Life and Adventures of David Douglas by Archie Smith, 1997, Signed
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Sir William Burrell's Northern Tour, 1758, Edited by John G. Dunbar, 1997
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The Life & Legacy of Alexander Carmichael, Edited by Domhnall Uilleam Stiubhart, 2008
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Adlai E. Stevenson, Portrait of a Democrat by Noel F. Busch, 1952
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The Story of James Maxton M.P, 1885-1946, 1985
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Duncan Dewar, A Student of St. Andrews 100 Years Ago, His Accounts, With a Commentary by the late Sir Peter Redford Scott Lang, 1926
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Montgomery A Biography by Alan Moorehead, 1947
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Memorials Of His Time by Lord Cockburn with Portraits in Colour and Other Illustrations, 1946
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Memoir of Robert Chambers with Autobiographic Reminiscences of William Chambers, 1878
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The Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Volume IV Miscellaneous Pieces Edited by George Sampson, 1906
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Edison's Open Door, The Life Story of Thomas A. Edison, A Great Individualist, by Alfred O. Tate, 1938
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Wolsey by A.F. Pollard, 1953 Illustrated Edition with additional notes and corrections
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Chronicles of Wasted Time by Malcolm Muggeridge, Volume I The Green Stick, 1972
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