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  • A satirical commentary on the passing of the great reform bill
    A NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE by H.B. [John Doyle]
    H.B. [John Doyle]
    A NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Or a recent instance of the Evil Workings of the "Reform Bill"'s (Strong Ale)

    London: Thos McLean, 1833. First edition. H.. Sketches No 251. Dated Aug 31st 1831. Image is 28.5cm x 37cm. Sheet is 35.5cm x 51.5cm. Neat an clean plate, with very fractional foxing (barely noticeable) pasted onto a mustard backing sheet. This is in good order, with a little darkening and edge wear to the right edge only. In its original uncoloured state. National Portrait Gallery Ref: NPG D41086.

    "An Illustrative key to the Political Sketches of H.B......" (1861). P96. Lords Brougham and Plunket, on their return to London, from a visit to Windsor Castle, were caught in a fog and lost their way, chiefly, it was said, in consequence of the efforts which the postillions had been making to…

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    London: Thos McLean, 1833. First edition. H.. Sketches No 251. Dated Aug 31st 1831. Image is 28.5cm x 37cm. Sheet is 35.5cm x 51.5cm. Neat an clean plate, with very fractional foxing (barely noticeable) pasted onto a mustard backing sheet. This is in good order, with a little darkening and edge wear to the right edge only. In its original uncoloured state. National Portrait Gallery Ref: NPG D41086.

    "An Illustrative key to the Political Sketches of H.B......" (1861). P96. Lords Brougham and Plunket, on their return to London, from a visit to Windsor Castle, were caught in a fog and lost their way, chiefly, it was said, in consequence of the efforts which the postillions had been making to fortify themselves against the weather. Lord Brougham has mounted the ample shoulders of Lord Plunket, to take an observation, on the principle mentioned by Swift, who says, "It is with human intellects as it is with liquors, the lightest is ever at the top." The appearance of the drivers bears testimony to the fact that strong ale has had something to do with the disaster; and for the solution of the riddle of " Reform Bill," whose ale appears to have done the mischief.

    John Doyle (1797–1868), known by the pen name H.B., was an influential Irish caricaturist, political cartoonist, painter, and lithographer. He is considered a pioneer of "polite caricature," a style that avoided grotesque exaggerations and instead relied on wit and subtle humor to critique political figures and events. His work marked a departure from the harsh satire of earlier artists like James Gillray and Thomas Rowlandson. In 1827 Doyle began publishing political prints anonymously. From 1829-1851 Doyle published his well-known Political Sketches series, signing his work with the initials "HB" to hide his identity.

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  • An attractive original pastel work
    A Nude Study in Pastel by SCHEPP, E.
    SCHEPP, E.
    A Nude Study in Pastel

    Netherlands: 1960. An original study, in pastels with three nude images. Perhaps a basis for sculpture, as the work shows torsos, and is more sculptural than erotic. The signature is difficult to decipher, but appears to be E Schepp or similar.  The work shows clear skill, and is in very good condition. Appears to have been drawn in the 1960's or 1970's Mounted in passe partout.  The work is held in a glazed wooden frame. The price shown here is for the pastel itself, in the passe partout, but unframed. If you wish the frame, then this is also possible for a small additional cost. (Most of the additional cost is the difficult shipping!) Image 56.6cm x 44.5cm. Frame 77cm x 66cm…

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    Netherlands: 1960. An original study, in pastels with three nude images. Perhaps a basis for sculpture, as the work shows torsos, and is more sculptural than erotic. The signature is difficult to decipher, but appears to be E Schepp or similar.  The work shows clear skill, and is in very good condition. Appears to have been drawn in the 1960's or 1970's Mounted in passe partout.  The work is held in a glazed wooden frame. The price shown here is for the pastel itself, in the passe partout, but unframed. If you wish the frame, then this is also possible for a small additional cost. (Most of the additional cost is the difficult shipping!) Image 56.6cm x 44.5cm. Frame 77cm x 66cm Une étude originale, aux pastels secs avec trois images de nus. Peut-être une base pour la sculpture, car l'œuvre montre des torses, et est plus sculpturale qu'érotique. La signature est difficile à déchiffrer, mais semble être E Schepp ou similaire. Le travail montre une habileté évidente, et est en très bon état. Semble avoir été dessiné dans les années 60 ou 70 Monté dans passe-partout. L'œuvre est conservée dans un cadre en bois vernissé. Le prix indiqué ici est pour le pastel lui-même, dans le passe-partout, mais non encadré. Si vous souhaitez le cadre, cela est également possible pour un petit coût supplémentaire. (La majeure partie du coût supplémentaire est l'expédition difficile !) Image 56,6 cm x 44,5 cm. Cadre 77cm x 66cm

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    Book ID: 2751
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  • A Pastor's Farewell. by GARRATT, Samuel.
    GARRATT, Samuel.
    A Pastor's Farewell. Twelve Sermons, Including the Last Eight Preached in Trinity Church, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London.

    Edition: First Edition

    London: Seeley, Jackson & Halliday, 1867. A first edition of this scarce work. Dark brown cloth. Contemporary brown end papers and owner's contemporary gift inscription to the FFEP. A quite reasonable copy. The brown cloth has marking to the corner of the front board, and there is some light fading from water spots to the rear board. The spine has darkened so that the title is illegible (no gilt, if ever any, remains). Internally clean and tidy throughout, with a touch of darkening to the pages only. Foxing spots to the end papers only. X, [1]-212, [ii]. pp
    Samuel, Garratt 1817-1907 was also the author of "Signs of the Times" and "World Without End" amongst other works. He was…

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    London: Seeley, Jackson & Halliday, 1867. A first edition of this scarce work. Dark brown cloth. Contemporary brown end papers and owner's contemporary gift inscription to the FFEP. A quite reasonable copy. The brown cloth has marking to the corner of the front board, and there is some light fading from water spots to the rear board. The spine has darkened so that the title is illegible (no gilt, if ever any, remains). Internally clean and tidy throughout, with a touch of darkening to the pages only. Foxing spots to the end papers only. X, [1]-212, [ii]. pp
    Samuel, Garratt 1817-1907 was also the author of "Signs of the Times" and "World Without End" amongst other works. He was an Evangelist within the Church of England. These sermons were given at the end of his tenure at Trinity Church in Lincoln's Inn Fields, before his departure for Ipswich. X, [1]-212, [ii]. pp

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  • A photograph of Judge Aussett at the trial of Pétain. by France - Soir
    France - Soir
    A photograph of Judge Aussett at the trial of Pétain. An original silver gelatin photograph

    Paris: France Soir, 1945. First edition / Original items A very nice photograph from the trial of Pétain and Laval. We cannot find any copy online of this press photograph having been used at the time. The trial of Philippe Pétain was among the most significant political events in post-World War II France, resulting in a conviction for treason due to his role in the Vichy regime and collaboration with Nazi Germany. The original silver gelatin press photograph was for use in France Soir* and has the newspaper stamp to the rear. The image shows trial judge André Ausset speaking at the trial of Pétain. 18cm x 23.5cm.

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    Paris: France Soir, 1945. First edition / Original items A very nice photograph from the trial of Pétain and Laval. We cannot find any copy online of this press photograph having been used at the time. The trial of Philippe Pétain was among the most significant political events in post-World War II France, resulting in a conviction for treason due to his role in the Vichy regime and collaboration with Nazi Germany. The original silver gelatin press photograph was for use in France Soir* and has the newspaper stamp to the rear. The image shows trial judge André Ausset speaking at the trial of Pétain. 18cm x 23.5cm.

    (*Libé Soir was a French newspaper, often linked with the Resistance during World War II, but it ceased publication in April 1947. After the liberation it transitioned into France Soir). Philippe Pétain, Marshal of France and leader of the Vichy government, was tried for treason in 1945, accused of betraying France by signing the armistice with Germany, refusing to move the government to North Africa, collaborating with the Nazis, and failing to resist German demands. The trial was dramatic and controversial, with public passions running high and a lack of clarity over what legally constituted treason given the extraordinary circumstances of the occupation. Pétain was convicted and sentenced to death, but his sentence was commuted to life imprisonment due to his age and prior military service. André Mornet was the General Prosecutor at the 1945 trials of key Vichy regime figures, including Laval and Pétain. He was a French magistrate who served at a high level before the Vichy government but later became a resistance member from 1943. At the trials he strongly pursued death sentences, famously delivering forceful and unyielding requisitions condemning them for treason and collaboration with the Germans. His prosecutorial style at these trials was marked by his call for a "sacred hatred" against the accused, emphasising their betrayal of France.

    . Première édition / Pièces originales Très belle photographie du procès de Pétain et Laval. Nous ne trouvons aucune copie en ligne de cette photographie de presse ayant été utilisée à l'époque. Le procès de Philippe Pétain a été l'un des événements politiques les plus marquants de l'après-guerre en France. Il a été condamné pour trahison en raison de son rôle dans le régime de Vichy et de sa collaboration avec l'Allemagne nazie. La photographie de presse originale en gélatine argentique a été utilisée par France Soir* et porte le cachet du journal au verso. L'image montre le juge André Ausset s'exprimant lors du procès de Pétain. 18 cm x 23,5 cm.

    (*Libé Soir était un journal français, souvent lié à la Résistance pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, mais il a cessé de paraître en avril 1947. Après la libération, il est devenu France Soir). Philippe Pétain, maréchal de France et chef du gouvernement de Vichy, a été jugé pour trahison en 1945, accusé d'avoir trahi la France en signant l'armistice avec l'Allemagne, d'avoir refusé de transférer le gouvernement en Afrique du Nord, d'avoir collaboré avec les nazis et de ne pas avoir résisté aux exigences allemandes. Le procès fut dramatique et controversé, avec des passions publiques exacerbées et un manque de clarté sur ce qui constituait légalement une trahison étant donné les circonstances extraordinaires de l'occupation. Pétain est reconnu coupable et condamné à mort, mais sa peine est commuée en prison à vie en raison de son âge et de son service militaire antérieur. André Mornet a été le procureur général lors des procès de 1945 des principales personnalités du régime de Vichy, dont Laval et Pétain. Magistrat français ayant servi à un haut niveau sous le gouvernement de Vichy, il est devenu résistant à partir de 1943. Lors des procès, il a fermement réclamé des condamnations à mort, en prononçant des réquisitions énergiques et inflexibles les condamnant pour trahison et collaboration avec les Allemands. Son style d'accusation lors de ces procès a été marqué par son appel à une "haine sacrée" contre les accusés, soulignant leur trahison de la France.

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  • A Portrait of the author by PUYOS, Jean [?]
    PUYOS, Jean [?]
    A Portrait of the author

    Paris: S.P, 1892. First edition. An original pencil sketch. Although unsigned by the artist, this is probably a self portrait. Written across the page is an illegible place, and then "1er Mai 92 signé et approuvé l'auteur Jean Puyos". followed by the signature. Although we cannot find the name amongst authors or artists of the late nineteenth century, this is nevertheless and attractive caricature of a man wearing a hat and smoking. A little marking and staining. Laid onto backing card. 17cm x 14cm.

    . Première édition. Une esquisse originale au crayon. Bien que non signé par l'artiste, il s'agit probablement d'un autoportrait. Un lieu illisible est inscrit sur la page, puis "1er Mai 92 signé et approuvé…

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    Paris: S.P, 1892. First edition. An original pencil sketch. Although unsigned by the artist, this is probably a self portrait. Written across the page is an illegible place, and then "1er Mai 92 signé et approuvé l'auteur Jean Puyos". followed by the signature. Although we cannot find the name amongst authors or artists of the late nineteenth century, this is nevertheless and attractive caricature of a man wearing a hat and smoking. A little marking and staining. Laid onto backing card. 17cm x 14cm.

    . Première édition. Une esquisse originale au crayon. Bien que non signé par l'artiste, il s'agit probablement d'un autoportrait. Un lieu illisible est inscrit sur la page, puis "1er Mai 92 signé et approuvé l'auteur Jean Puyos", suivi de la signature. Bien que nous ne trouvions pas ce nom parmi les auteurs ou les artistes de la fin du dix-neuvième siècle, il s'agit néanmoins d'une jolie caricature d'un homme portant un chapeau et fumant. Quelques marques et taches. Collé sur une carte de soutien. 17cm x 14cm.

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  • A beautifully crafted collage
    A postage stamp collage depicting a Chinese court scene. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    A postage stamp collage depicting a Chinese court scene. Four Seasons.

    Hungary: N.P, C1960. First edition. A lovely hand made piece of philatelic art or timbromanie. The collage depicts a Chinese court scene, with two figures in traditional Han-dynasty style robes in a garden courtyard. Looking closely at the piece, you can see that it is composed almost entirely of Magyar Posta items. In a cut out stamp to the top right is the title "Four Seasons." That would suggest that this piece, with the white background, is the Winter scene. The stamps, in particular, the green series featuring portraits/figures, is consistent with Hungarian stamp issues from the 1950s–1960s. The background is a cream silk. The whole is bordered with silver foil, and has a border of textured silk. There…

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    Hungary: N.P, C1960. First edition. A lovely hand made piece of philatelic art or timbromanie. The collage depicts a Chinese court scene, with two figures in traditional Han-dynasty style robes in a garden courtyard. Looking closely at the piece, you can see that it is composed almost entirely of Magyar Posta items. In a cut out stamp to the top right is the title "Four Seasons." That would suggest that this piece, with the white background, is the Winter scene. The stamps, in particular, the green series featuring portraits/figures, is consistent with Hungarian stamp issues from the 1950s–1960s. The background is a cream silk. The whole is bordered with silver foil, and has a border of textured silk. There is a touch of darkening to the top left of the border. Overall though, in excellent condition. The silk collage is pasted onto a backing card. This is a little darkened, but sound. Image is 29cm x 21cm. The frame is 37.5cm x 29cm. A lovely piece of philatelic folk art.

    . Première édition. Une ravissante œuvre d'art philatélique ou de « timbromanie » réalisée à la main. Le collage représente une scène de cour chinoise, avec deux personnages vêtus de robes traditionnelles de la dynastie Han dans une cour-jardin. En observant l'œuvre de plus près, on constate qu'elle est composée presque exclusivement d'éléments provenant de la Magyar Posta. Dans un timbre découpé en haut à droite figure le titre « Les Quatre Saisons ». Cela suggère que cette œuvre, avec son fond blanc, représente la scène de l'hiver. Les timbres, en particulier ceux de la série verte représentant des portraits ou des personnages, correspondent aux émissions timbriques hongroises des années 1950-1960. Le fond est en soie crème. L'ensemble est bordé d'une feuille d'argent et d'une bordure en soie texturée. On observe une légère coloration foncée en haut à gauche de la bordure. Dans l'ensemble, l'œuvre est toutefois en excellent état. Le collage de soie est collé sur un carton de support. Celui-ci est légèrement foncé, mais en bon état. L'image mesure 29 cm x 21 cm. Le cadre mesure 37,5 cm x 29 cm. Une ravissante œuvre d'art populaire philatélique.

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  • A Princess Comes to Our Town. by FYLEMAN, Rose
    FYLEMAN, Rose
    A Princess Comes to Our Town. With 12 illustrations by Gertrude Lindsay.

    London: Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1927. First edition. Gold blocked cloth case hardback binding. Lovely illustrations, including frontis. Boards have a little bumping and are slightly grubby / handled. Inside very clean. vii, 119 pp. 175 x 115 mm (7 x 4½ inches).

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    Book ID: 4195
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  • A private collection of photographs recording the Royal visits to the ideal home exhibition at Olympia in 1954 by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    A private collection of photographs recording the Royal visits to the ideal home exhibition at Olympia in 1954

    London: N/A, 1954. Beautifully bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. The attendees captured here include H.R.H. Princess Margaret, The Duke & Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke and Duchess of Kent. Landscape album 246 by 307mm (9¾ by 12 inches). 4 blank leaves, 2 titles (printed in red and black). 28 black and white silver gelatin prints (193x245 mm) mounted on 14 leaves. A further 4 leaves of blanks to the rear. Full morocco binding titled in gold on the first cover in a double frame of gilt fillets, ribbed spine decorated with gilt fillets, gilt fillets on the cuts, interior border highlighted with gilt fillets, binding signed Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London. A little bumping to the corners. Slight handling to…

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    London: N/A, 1954. Beautifully bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. The attendees captured here include H.R.H. Princess Margaret, The Duke & Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke and Duchess of Kent. Landscape album 246 by 307mm (9¾ by 12 inches). 4 blank leaves, 2 titles (printed in red and black). 28 black and white silver gelatin prints (193x245 mm) mounted on 14 leaves. A further 4 leaves of blanks to the rear. Full morocco binding titled in gold on the first cover in a double frame of gilt fillets, ribbed spine decorated with gilt fillets, gilt fillets on the cuts, interior border highlighted with gilt fillets, binding signed Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London. A little bumping to the corners. Slight handling to the binding only. An inscription has been scratched away on a front end paper. Still a lovely copy. The first 14 photos document the visit of Princess Margaret who was then 24 years old, the next 6 photos concern the Princess and the Duke of Gloucester, the last 8 photos the Duchess of Kent (Princess Marina) and her eldest son (Now Prince Edward, Duke of Kent). Single album, or produced in a very few copies. Although this is a private collection, the indications are that it was produced by press photographers from the Daily Mail. To the title page, the address is Northcliffe House, London. EC4 - which was the headquarters of the Daily Mail at the time. A couple of the photographs can be identified as being used in the press at the time. Also identified in the pictures are Philip Rosenthal, of Rosenthal Porzellan, Germany. Lord Rothermere, Mr Stokes (The organiser of the exhibition).

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  • A Review of the "Spiritual Manifestations.": Read Before the Congregational Association of New York and Brooklyn. by BEECHER, Charles.
    BEECHER, Charles.
    A Review of the "Spiritual Manifestations.": Read Before the Congregational Association of New York and Brooklyn.

    London: Thomas Bosworth, 1853. First Edition. (English) A fascinating work on Spiritualism by Charles Beecher, the brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe (author of Uncle Tom's Cabin) He was also an abolitionist. Original blind stamped cloth with gilt titles. There is a little staining / bumping to the covers, but still in a good state. Yellow end papers with contemporary owner's name to the end paper. The text block is in good, clean condition, with a touch of a lean to the book, and light foxing here and there. xxvii, [i], 94, [ii]. pages. 17.5cm x 11cm. This work is a review of the speech given before the Congregational Association of New York and Brooklyn. An uncommon work in this…

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    London: Thomas Bosworth, 1853. First Edition. (English) A fascinating work on Spiritualism by Charles Beecher, the brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe (author of Uncle Tom's Cabin) He was also an abolitionist. Original blind stamped cloth with gilt titles. There is a little staining / bumping to the covers, but still in a good state. Yellow end papers with contemporary owner's name to the end paper. The text block is in good, clean condition, with a touch of a lean to the book, and light foxing here and there. xxvii, [i], 94, [ii]. pages. 17.5cm x 11cm. This work is a review of the speech given before the Congregational Association of New York and Brooklyn. An uncommon work in this first English edition. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 29817396.
    Contents: Part I. Origin. Hypotheses stated, Odyle ; Apneumatic hypothesis, Cerebral automacy ; Apneumatic hypothesis, Mental automacy ; Pneumatic hypothesis, Philosophic argument ; Mental automacy unsatisfactory ; Transition to scripture argument ; Pneumatic hypothesis, Teachings of the Bible -- Part II. Character. The claims, standards, divine origin, and ethics of "spiritualism" ; Theology of "spiritualism" ; Practical results, Conclusion.

    . Première édition. (Un ouvrage fascinant sur le spiritisme par Charles Beecher, le frère de Harriet Beecher Stowe (auteur de La Case de l'oncle Tom). Il était également abolitionniste. Toile originale estampillée à l'aveugle avec titres dorés. Les couvertures sont un peu tachées et bosselées, mais elles sont encore en bon état. Papiers de fin jaunes avec le nom du propriétaire contemporain sur le papier de fin. Le bloc de texte est en bon état, propre, avec une légère inclinaison du livre, et de légères rousseurs ici et là. xxvii, [i], 94, [ii]. pages. 17.5cm x 11cm. Cet ouvrage est un compte-rendu du discours prononcé devant la Congregational Association of New York and Brooklyn. Ouvrage peu courant dans cette première édition anglaise. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 29817396.
    Table des matières : Partie I. Origine. Hypothèses énoncées, Odyle ; Hypothèse apneumatique, Automatisme cérébral ; Hypothèse apneumatique, Automatisme mental ; Hypothèse pneumatique, Argument philosophique ; Automatisme mental insatisfaisant ; Passage à l'argument scripturaire ; Hypothèse pneumatique, Enseignements de la Bible -- Partie II. Caractère. Les prétentions, les normes, l'origine divine et l'éthique du "spiritisme" ; La théologie du "spiritisme" ; Les résultats pratiques, Conclusion.

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  • A sailor cheated out of his share of the prize money by his navy. by BOBBIN,Tom. [COLLIER, John]
    BOBBIN,Tom. [COLLIER, John]
    A sailor cheated out of his share of the prize money by his navy.

    John Hayward. A plate from "Human Passions Delineated" first edition, published in Manchester in 1773. A nice plate, satirising the poor Jack Tar who was cheated by his employer. Uncoloured. Plate is in good clean condition. A very small closed tear to the bottom edge. Overall though a very nice copy of a scarce item. print is 13cm x 20cm. Sheet is 19cm x 24cm. OCLC: 5105702 (whole book). We have a number of different plates from this work, and can offer discounts for multiple purchases.

    . Une planche tirée de la première édition de "Human Passions Delineated", publiée à Manchester en 1773. Une belle planche, satirisant le pauvre Jack Tar qui a été trompé par son employeur.…

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    John Hayward. A plate from "Human Passions Delineated" first edition, published in Manchester in 1773. A nice plate, satirising the poor Jack Tar who was cheated by his employer. Uncoloured. Plate is in good clean condition. A very small closed tear to the bottom edge. Overall though a very nice copy of a scarce item. print is 13cm x 20cm. Sheet is 19cm x 24cm. OCLC: 5105702 (whole book). We have a number of different plates from this work, and can offer discounts for multiple purchases.

    . Une planche tirée de la première édition de "Human Passions Delineated", publiée à Manchester en 1773. Une belle planche, satirisant le pauvre Jack Tar qui a été trompé par son employeur. Elle n'est pas colorée. La plaque est en bon état de propreté. Une très petite déchirure fermée sur le bord inférieur. Dans l'ensemble, il s'agit d'un très bel exemplaire d'une pièce rare. L'estampe mesure 13 cm x 20 cm. La feuille mesure 19 cm x 24 cm. OCLC : 5105702 (livre entier). Nous avons un certain nombre de planches différentes de cet ouvrage, et nous pouvons offrir des réductions pour des achats multiples.

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  • Attractive original print of a sumo school
    A school for Sumo wrestlers by KUNISADA, Utagawa (Toyokuni III)
    KUNISADA, Utagawa (Toyokuni III)
    A school for Sumo wrestlers

    Tokyo: Wakasaya Yoichi (若狹屋与市), C1843. First edition. A lovely copy of this rare woodblock print. Believed to by by Utagama Kunisada circa 1843. The print, in bright colours, shows a group of seven sumo masters looking down on a group of wrestlers fighting. There are also two clothed Sumo masters standing amongst the students. There are 20 students. The teachers have names in labels by each of them, and they are clearly recognisable characters. The work bears the publisher's seal of Wakasaya Yoichi, an eminent Tokyo publisher, who printed many famous artists. This is part of the reason for our attribution, as Kunisada often portrayed both individual wrestlers, and groups of sumo wrestlers and wrestling schools. He also regularly…

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    Tokyo: Wakasaya Yoichi (若狹屋与市), C1843. First edition. A lovely copy of this rare woodblock print. Believed to by by Utagama Kunisada circa 1843. The print, in bright colours, shows a group of seven sumo masters looking down on a group of wrestlers fighting. There are also two clothed Sumo masters standing amongst the students. There are 20 students. The teachers have names in labels by each of them, and they are clearly recognisable characters. The work bears the publisher's seal of Wakasaya Yoichi, an eminent Tokyo publisher, who printed many famous artists. This is part of the reason for our attribution, as Kunisada often portrayed both individual wrestlers, and groups of sumo wrestlers and wrestling schools. He also regularly published with Wakasaya Yoichi. A excellent example, there is a light crease to the bottom part of the print (which could probably be ironed out). The edges have fractional nicking, but overall is in very nice condition. 37cm x 25cm. A rare piece. We cannot find another example of this particular woodblock print.

    . Première édition. Un bel exemplaire de cette rare gravure sur bois. On pense qu'elle a été réalisée par Utagama Kunisada vers 1843. L'estampe, aux couleurs vives, montre un groupe de sept maîtres de sumo regardant de haut un groupe de lutteurs en train de se battre. Deux maîtres de sumo vêtus se tiennent également au milieu des élèves. Les élèves sont au nombre de 20. Les professeurs portent des noms dans des étiquettes à côté de chacun d'eux, et ce sont des personnages clairement reconnaissables. L'œuvre porte le sceau de l'éditeur Wakasaya Yoichi, un éminent éditeur de Tokyo qui a imprimé de nombreux artistes célèbres. C'est en partie la raison de notre attribution, car Kunisada a souvent représenté des lutteurs individuels, des groupes de lutteurs de sumo et des écoles de lutte. Il a également publié régulièrement avec Wakasaya Yoichi. Un excellent exemple, il y a un léger pli sur la partie inférieure de l'impression (qui pourrait probablement être repassé). Les bords sont légèrement entaillés, mais l'ensemble est en très bon état. 37cm x 25cm. Une pièce rare. Nous n'avons pas trouvé d'autre exemple de cette gravure sur bois.

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  • A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland. by MORRIS, The Reverend F. O.
    MORRIS, The Reverend F. O.
    A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland. With descriptive and historical letterpress. Complete in six volumes.

    London: William Mackenzie, 1880. A complete original set of the six volumes of this work. First Edition Thus. Hardback, bound in publisher's russet coloured percaline, with black and gilt titles and embossed design to boards and spine. Letterpress and engraved title page. Each volume is beautifully illustrated with 40 colour chromolithograph plates, complete with tissue guards. (Including the smaller title vignette). The boards are a little rubbed. All edges gilt. There is some light foxing and definite offsetting, but overall good. A fractional lean to some volumes. Published originally in parts between 1864 and 1880 by Longman, under title: The county seats of the noblemen and gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland; then by D. Banks in Leeds, but…

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    London: William Mackenzie, 1880. A complete original set of the six volumes of this work. First Edition Thus. Hardback, bound in publisher's russet coloured percaline, with black and gilt titles and embossed design to boards and spine. Letterpress and engraved title page. Each volume is beautifully illustrated with 40 colour chromolithograph plates, complete with tissue guards. (Including the smaller title vignette). The boards are a little rubbed. All edges gilt. There is some light foxing and definite offsetting, but overall good. A fractional lean to some volumes. Published originally in parts between 1864 and 1880 by Longman, under title: The county seats of the noblemen and gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland; then by D. Banks in Leeds, but ultimately was sold as a subscription work in six volumes in 1880 by William Mackenzie. 92, [40 plates]., 80, [40 plates]., 82, [40 plates]., 82, [40 plates]., 80, [40 plates]., 80, [40 plates]. COMPLETE. 280 x 225 mm (11 x 8¾ inches). There was a later volume which included facsimile autographs of the subscribers. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 1593882.

    . Ensemble complet et original des six volumes de cet ouvrage. Première édition. Reliure cartonnée, reliée en percaline couleur rouille de l'éditeur, avec titres noirs et dorés et motifs en relief sur les plats et le dos. Page de titre imprimée et gravée. Chaque volume est magnifiquement illustré de 40 planches chromolithographiques en couleurs, avec des intercalaires en papier de soie. (Y compris la petite vignette du titre). Les plats sont légèrement frottés. Toutes les tranches sont dorées. Quelques légères rousseurs et des traces d'encrassement, mais dans l'ensemble en bon état. Certains volumes sont légèrement inclinés. Publié à l'origine en plusieurs parties entre 1864 et 1880 par Longman, sous le titre : The county seats of the noblemen and gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland ; puis par D. Banks à Leeds, mais finalement vendu sous forme d'ouvrage en six volumes en 1880 par William Mackenzie. 92, [40 planches]., 80, [40 planches]., 82, [40 planches]., 82, [40 planches]., 80, [40 planches]., 80, [40 planches]. COMPLET. 280 x 225 mm (11 x 8¾ pouces). Un volume ultérieur comprenait des fac-similés des autographes des abonnés. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 1593882.

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  • A Sermon at the Funeral of Sr Edmund-Berry Godfrey by LLOYD, William
    LLOYD, William
    A Sermon at the Funeral of Sr Edmund-Berry Godfrey One of his Majesties Justices of the Peace, Who was Barbarously Murthered. Preached on Thursday the 1st day of October 1678. In the Parish Church of St. Martin in the Fields.

    London: Tho. Newcomb for Henry Brome: 1678. Disbound sermon. Paper covers. Title, with black funereal border. There is a touch of nicking to the corners of the paper cover. The cover is darkened - the rest of the sermon is clean and tidy. A sound copy. Anti Catholic sermon preached at the funeral of Lloyd's parishioner, Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey, the justice of the peace to whom Titus Oates made his first depositions concerning the Popish Plot. Shortly thereafter, he was found mysteriously murdered in a ditch on Primrose Hill. This led to the arrests of several Catholics - and was the beginning of the hysteria of the Popish Plot. It would appear, in hindsight, that Oates himself was involved…

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    London: Tho. Newcomb for Henry Brome: 1678. Disbound sermon. Paper covers. Title, with black funereal border. There is a touch of nicking to the corners of the paper cover. The cover is darkened - the rest of the sermon is clean and tidy. A sound copy. Anti Catholic sermon preached at the funeral of Lloyd's parishioner, Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey, the justice of the peace to whom Titus Oates made his first depositions concerning the Popish Plot. Shortly thereafter, he was found mysteriously murdered in a ditch on Primrose Hill. This led to the arrests of several Catholics - and was the beginning of the hysteria of the Popish Plot. It would appear, in hindsight, that Oates himself was involved in the murder, and that its aim was to bolster support for his anti-Catholic allegations. 42pp - Wing L2700

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  • A Sermon on the anniversary of the Great Fire of London by HESKETH, Henry
    HESKETH, Henry
    A Sermon on the anniversary of the Great Fire of London

    London: Robert Sollers, 1682. The title of the tract is: "A Sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of the City of London at Bow Church, September the 2d 1682. Being the day of their Publick Humiliation for the late dreadful Fire. " The fire started on 2nd September 1666. After the event King Charles ordered that there should be a day of fasting and public humiliation on the anniversary each day. This sermon was given on the 16th anniversary. Recent faux leather binding with gilt title. very good condition. The sermon itself is in very good, clean condition, with just a touch of darkening. 28 pages. 200 x 150 mm (7¾ x 6 inches).

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  • A Sharp between two Flats. by H.B. [John Doyle]
    H.B. [John Doyle]
    A Sharp between two Flats.

    London: Thos. McLean. First edition lithograph, published August 3rd 1833. Image is 28.5 x 39.5 cm. Laid onto brown card (35 x 50 cm). To verso is a blank mount of the same size. Clean tidy print, with slight creasing to the outside edge onlyFractional browning to edges. Mount is clean and neat. McLean's embossed seal is to the bottom left of the print. Issued as number 279, in a series entitled: Political sketches - Issued in 5 volumes. Printed by Alfred Ducôte. "The Duke of Wellington sitting between the late Duke of Gloucester and the King of Hanover. Of the applicability of the title of this sketch let every one judge for himself; but all who have been…

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    London: Thos. McLean. First edition lithograph, published August 3rd 1833. Image is 28.5 x 39.5 cm. Laid onto brown card (35 x 50 cm). To verso is a blank mount of the same size. Clean tidy print, with slight creasing to the outside edge onlyFractional browning to edges. Mount is clean and neat. McLean's embossed seal is to the bottom left of the print. Issued as number 279, in a series entitled: Political sketches - Issued in 5 volumes. Printed by Alfred Ducôte. "The Duke of Wellington sitting between the late Duke of Gloucester and the King of Hanover. Of the applicability of the title of this sketch let every one judge for himself; but all who have been in the habit of attending in the House of Lords, will acknowledge the fidelity of the portraits in face, figure, dress, attitude, and position." This from Mclean. Illustrative Key to the Political Sketches of H.B. From No.1 to No. 600. Conforms to the National Portrait Gallery copy: NPG D41214.

    . H.B. [John Doyle] Lithographie de première édition, publiée le 3 août 1833. L'image mesure 28,5 x 39,5 cm. Montée sur un carton brun (35 x 50 cm). Au verso se trouve un passe-partout vierge de même taille. Estampe propre et soignée, présentant de légers plis sur le bord extérieur uniquement. Légers jaunissements sur les bords. Le passe-partout est propre et soigné. Le sceau en relief de McLean figure en bas à gauche de l'estampe. Publiée sous le numéro 279, dans une série intitulée : « Political sketches » (Esquisses politiques) – Publiée en 5 volumes. Imprimé par Alfred Ducôte. « Le duc de Wellington assis entre le défunt duc de Gloucester et le roi de Hanovre. Que chacun juge par lui-même de la pertinence du titre de cette esquisse ; mais tous ceux qui ont l'habitude de fréquenter la Chambre des lords reconnaîtront la fidélité des portraits, tant au niveau du visage, de la silhouette, de la tenue, de l'attitude que de la position. » Extrait de Mclean. Clé illustrée des croquis politiques de H.B., du n° 1 au n° 600. Conforme à l'exemplaire de la National Portrait Gallery : NPG D41214.

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  • A Sheaf of Sonnets by SCHWARTZ, J.M.W. [Maarten Maartens].
    SCHWARTZ, J.M.W. [Maarten Maartens].
    A Sheaf of Sonnets

    London: Remington & Co, 1888. First edition. Original blue cloth with gilt titles to front board and spine. Binding is in spotless condition. The book block is partially uncut. Internally clean, but with sporadic foxing. Schwartz was a Dutch poet and novelist, who wrote in English (and published in England). Once highly rated, he is now rather forgotten. xii, 79pp.

    . Première édition. Original en tissu bleu avec des titres dorés sur le panneau avant et le dos. La reliure est en parfait état. Le corps du livre est partiellement non coupé. L'intérieur est propre, mais présente des rousseurs sporadiques. Schwartz était un poète et romancier néerlandais qui écrivait en anglais (et publiait en Angleterre). Autrefois très apprécié,…

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    London: Remington & Co, 1888. First edition. Original blue cloth with gilt titles to front board and spine. Binding is in spotless condition. The book block is partially uncut. Internally clean, but with sporadic foxing. Schwartz was a Dutch poet and novelist, who wrote in English (and published in England). Once highly rated, he is now rather forgotten. xii, 79pp.

    . Première édition. Original en tissu bleu avec des titres dorés sur le panneau avant et le dos. La reliure est en parfait état. Le corps du livre est partiellement non coupé. L'intérieur est propre, mais présente des rousseurs sporadiques. Schwartz était un poète et romancier néerlandais qui écrivait en anglais (et publiait en Angleterre). Autrefois très apprécié, il est aujourd'hui plutôt oublié. xii, 79pp.

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  • A Short Account of the Origin and Progress of the Catholic Institute of Great Britain: by CATHOLIC INSTITUTE OF GREAT BRITAIN
    CATHOLIC INSTITUTE OF GREAT BRITAIN
    A Short Account of the Origin and Progress of the Catholic Institute of Great Britain: With an Appendix of Documents, intended as An Introduction to the First Annual Report.

    Edition: First Edition

    London: C. Richards: 1839. A thin volume, not bound up (as issued) Titles and monogram of the institute to the front cover. Sewn. The list of patrons and the committee, led by the Earl of Shrewsbury, includes Lord Clifford as one of the (many) Vice Presidents. The Catholic Institute grew out of the Metropolitan Catholic Tract Society. The organisation was formed "To protect the rights of Conscience of the Poorer classes of Catholics and to promote the interests of Religion and charity." Irish M.P. Daniel O'Connell was also involved in the establishment of the Institute. Led initially by the Hon. Charles Langdale M.P. 16pp.

    Condition: Clean and tidy copy of this work. The pages are almost without mark, and the printing has made a clean, deep impression.

    Book ID: 1299
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  • A sketchbook containing original pencil, ink and charcoal sketches by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    A sketchbook containing original pencil, ink and charcoal sketches

    1884. A beautiful sketch book by an unknown French artist. This contains sketches of landscapes of Northern France. Also ships and parts of ships, and ink portraits of gentlemen. The landscapes is often around St. Malo. These include Paramé and Saint-Servan-sur-Mer in Ile-et-Vilaine, and Granville in Manche. All skillfully executed in pencil, ink or charcoal. In total there are 13 pages of landscapes, 13 of portraits, 12 of ships and boats and 4 other sketches. There are also a few others not significant. All drawn between 1884 and 1900 - these are created by a skilled hand. There is a poem dedicated to 'Justine', with ends with the author / artist's name Louis de Crèvecoeur. 105 x 170 mm (4¼…

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    1884. A beautiful sketch book by an unknown French artist. This contains sketches of landscapes of Northern France. Also ships and parts of ships, and ink portraits of gentlemen. The landscapes is often around St. Malo. These include Paramé and Saint-Servan-sur-Mer in Ile-et-Vilaine, and Granville in Manche. All skillfully executed in pencil, ink or charcoal. In total there are 13 pages of landscapes, 13 of portraits, 12 of ships and boats and 4 other sketches. There are also a few others not significant. All drawn between 1884 and 1900 - these are created by a skilled hand. There is a poem dedicated to 'Justine', with ends with the author / artist's name Louis de Crèvecoeur. 105 x 170 mm (4¼ x 6¾ inches). Un beau carnet de croquis d'un artiste français inconnu. Il contient des croquis de paysages du nord de la France. On y trouve également des bateaux et des parties de bateaux, ainsi que des portraits à l'encre de gentilshommes. Les paysages sont souvent situés autour de Saint-Malo. Ils incluent Paramé et Saint-Servan-sur-Mer en Ile-et-Vilaine, et Granville dans la Manche. Tous sont habilement exécutés au crayon, à l'encre ou au fusain. Au total, il y a 13 pages de paysages, 13 de portraits, 12 de navires et de bateaux et 4 autres croquis. Il y en a aussi quelques autres qui ne sont pas significatives. Tous les dessins ont été réalisés entre 1884 et 1900 - ils ont été créés par une main experte. Il y a un poème dédié à 'Justine', qui se termine par le nom de l'auteur/artiste Louis de Crèvecoeur. 105 x 170 mm (4¼ x 6¾ inches).

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  • A smoking bandsman holding his Tuba by CIG
    CIG
    A smoking bandsman holding his Tuba

    France: NA, 1880. A nice original caricature of a standing bandsman, holding his tuba (or his euphonium) under his arm. He is smoking and looking to one side. He appears to be in military uniform, but also has an earring, so probably just a late nineteenth century band uniform. Drawn in pencil. The image is in very good condition, but does have a couple of small ink stains to it. Sheet is 20cm x 11.5cm. Signed in pencil "Cig" to the bottom right of the sheet. A nice piece.

    . Belle caricature originale d'un musicien debout, tenant son tuba (ou son euphonium) sous le bras. Il fume et regarde de côté. Il semble porter un uniforme militaire, mais…

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    France: NA, 1880. A nice original caricature of a standing bandsman, holding his tuba (or his euphonium) under his arm. He is smoking and looking to one side. He appears to be in military uniform, but also has an earring, so probably just a late nineteenth century band uniform. Drawn in pencil. The image is in very good condition, but does have a couple of small ink stains to it. Sheet is 20cm x 11.5cm. Signed in pencil "Cig" to the bottom right of the sheet. A nice piece.

    . Belle caricature originale d'un musicien debout, tenant son tuba (ou son euphonium) sous le bras. Il fume et regarde de côté. Il semble porter un uniforme militaire, mais il a aussi une boucle d'oreille. Il s'agit donc probablement d'un uniforme d'orchestre de la fin du XIXe siècle. Dessiné au crayon. L'image est en très bon état, mais présente quelques petites taches d'encre. La feuille mesure 20 cm x 11,5 cm. Signée au crayon "Cig" en bas à droite de la feuille. Une belle pièce.

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  • A Soggarth's Last Verses by RUSSELL, Matthew. SJ
    RUSSELL, Matthew. SJ
    A Soggarth's Last Verses

    Edition: First Edition

    London: Burns & Oates, 1911. A very nice copy of this First edition. Soggarth (derived from sagart), is an Irish word for a Priest. The blue cloth is clean and tidy, with no marking. The gilt is clean and bright. There is just a touch of bumping to the edges of the cloth. Internally clean and tidy, with a little darkening / foxing to the page edges. Bookplate from Syon Abbey in Chudleigh. Original blue cloth, with gilt titles. Rough cut pages. xii, 95, [v] pp.
    Matthew Russell (1834-1912), was an Irish Roman Catholic priest, and Jesuit. He was the author of several books and collections of poetry - and was the founder and editor of "Catholic Ireland"…

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    London: Burns & Oates, 1911. A very nice copy of this First edition. Soggarth (derived from sagart), is an Irish word for a Priest. The blue cloth is clean and tidy, with no marking. The gilt is clean and bright. There is just a touch of bumping to the edges of the cloth. Internally clean and tidy, with a little darkening / foxing to the page edges. Bookplate from Syon Abbey in Chudleigh. Original blue cloth, with gilt titles. Rough cut pages. xii, 95, [v] pp.
    Matthew Russell (1834-1912), was an Irish Roman Catholic priest, and Jesuit. He was the author of several books and collections of poetry - and was the founder and editor of "Catholic Ireland" Which became the literary journal "Irish Monthly" this "discovered" several prominent Irish authors, including Oscar Wilde.

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