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  • A signed photobook
    Life, Love, Death & other such trifles by SAUDEK, Jan
    SAUDEK, Jan
    Life, Love, Death & other such trifles

    Amsterdam: Art Unlimited, 1991. With an introduction by Michel Tournier. Signed by Saudek to the title page. Original black illustrated dust wrapper. Black cloth hardback. Both in very good+ condition. Very slight handling to the wrapper only. Full of colour, sepia and black and white photographs. Primarily nudes / erotica. Text is in English. 160 pages. 32.5 x 24.5 cm Avec une introduction de Michel Tournier. Signé par Saudek sur la page de titre. Couverture anti-poussière originale illustrée en noir. Couverture cartonnée en toile noire. Les deux en très bon état+. Très légère manipulation à l'emballage uniquement. Plein de photographies couleur, sépia et noir et blanc. Principalement nus / érotisme. Le texte est en anglais. 160 pages. 32,5 x 24,5 cm

    Book ID: 2737
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  • Life of the Rev. J. W. FLETCHER, Vicar of Madeley. by WESLEY, J. (Rev.) and others.
    WESLEY, J. (Rev.) and others.
    Life of the Rev. J. W. FLETCHER, Vicar of Madeley. Abridged from the Narrative of Rev. J. Wesley; the Biographical Notes of Rev. W. Gilpin; and his Life by Rev. J. Benson. With Extracts from Rev. R. Cox.

    Edition: First Edition

    London: Religious Tract Society. First edition. No date to this publication, but COPAC suggests circa 1825. Hardback. Thin leather spine, with number 100 in gilt to the spine. (This copy from Santon Sunday School Library, presumably their numbering). Inside, it lacks front end paper. Overall clean and tidy. The boards have a touch of rubbing to the edges, but no marking. The inside front board has slight loss to the paper - presumably where labels have been removed., The front end paper has been removed. School library sticker to the inside front board, and recent owner's name. The rest of the book is clean and tidy, with a touch of darkening only. 144 pages.

    The Reverend Fletcher was a…

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    London: Religious Tract Society. First edition. No date to this publication, but COPAC suggests circa 1825. Hardback. Thin leather spine, with number 100 in gilt to the spine. (This copy from Santon Sunday School Library, presumably their numbering). Inside, it lacks front end paper. Overall clean and tidy. The boards have a touch of rubbing to the edges, but no marking. The inside front board has slight loss to the paper - presumably where labels have been removed., The front end paper has been removed. School library sticker to the inside front board, and recent owner's name. The rest of the book is clean and tidy, with a touch of darkening only. 144 pages.

    The Reverend Fletcher was a contemporary of Wesley, and one of Methodism's first great theologians. He was a French Huguenot, (his actual name was Jean Guillaume de la Fléchère.) and came to England in 1740. He spent most of his career as curate of the Parish of Madeley. Although a key Methodist, he always remained loyal to the Church of England.

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    Book ID: 1184
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  • Lilette Léveillé à Craboville by JORDIC
    JORDIC
    Lilette Léveillé à Craboville

    Paris: Librairie Garnier Frères, 1914. First edition. Colour illustrated hardback boards with red cloth spine. 64 colour illustrated pages. One corner a little rubbed, otherwise in good shape. 305 x 230 mm (12 x 9 inches).

    . Première édition. Carton rigide illustré en couleur avec dos en tissu rouge. 64 pages illustrées en couleur. Un coin un peu frotté, sinon en bon état. 305 x 230 mm

    Book ID: 4149
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  • Unique item - Architectural text plus Ms
    Lincoln Cathedral, nine plates from by WINKLES, Benjamin
    WINKLES, Benjamin
    Lincoln Cathedral, nine plates from Architectural and Picturesque Illustrations of the Cathedral Churches, plus manuscript (in Dutch)

    1838. First edition. Pages 1 - 24 on Lincoln (from Volume II of Architectural and Picturesque Illustrations of the Cathedral Churches) with coloured frontis plus nine b/w plates depicting Lincoln Cathedral from the same, bound together with 58 pages of handwritten Dutch manuscript about the cathedral. With red leather spine, and gilt titles to same. Marbled brown boards. Blue endpapers. Plates have the original protective tissue. Spine has some wear but is good, scuffing / rubbing to boards. 270 x 190 mm (10¾ x 7½ inches).

    Book ID: 2289
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  • Literary Blunders. A Chapter in the "History of Human Error". by WHEATLEY, Henry B.
    WHEATLEY, Henry B.
    Literary Blunders. A Chapter in the "History of Human Error".

    London: Elliot Stock, 1893. Large paper edition. On of a small (but unspecified) number of copies on superior quality paper. Half leather. The spine has cracking to the edge of this, and across the back. Has been lightly repaired with archival glue. Green buckram boards. End papers are somewhat darkened, but the rest of the book is in good clean condition. xii, 226, [ii]. pages.

    Book ID: 3348
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  • Lithograph of a banquet for Daniel o'Connell by O'CONNELL, Daniel.
    O'CONNELL, Daniel.
    Lithograph of a banquet for Daniel o'Connell

    London: 1844. A large Lithograph of a banquet for Daniel O'Connell. Chalk lithograph by an unknown engraver and publisher. C1844, Although not stated on the image, this almost certainly represents the banquet given in honour of O'Connell at the Covent Garden theatre on March 13th 1844. This was reported on in the Illustrated London News of the time, which bore a much smaller illustration. An article in the Times recorded that the dinner was given "to show," as the announcements expressed it, "the admiration entertained by Englishmen for his constant and consistent advocacy of the rights and privileges of Irishmen, for more than 40 years." This was a fascinating time in Irish Politics. Following the massive rallies and gatherings in…

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    London: 1844. A large Lithograph of a banquet for Daniel O'Connell. Chalk lithograph by an unknown engraver and publisher. C1844, Although not stated on the image, this almost certainly represents the banquet given in honour of O'Connell at the Covent Garden theatre on March 13th 1844. This was reported on in the Illustrated London News of the time, which bore a much smaller illustration. An article in the Times recorded that the dinner was given "to show," as the announcements expressed it, "the admiration entertained by Englishmen for his constant and consistent advocacy of the rights and privileges of Irishmen, for more than 40 years." This was a fascinating time in Irish Politics. Following the massive rallies and gatherings in Ireland to obtain the repeal of repressive legislation, O'Connell was arrested and charged with "creating discontent and disaffection" among the Queen's subjects. The trial began in January 1844 and O'Connell was of course found guilty in February. Sentence was deferred, and O'Connell began the equivalent of a "grand progress" through England, and to Westminster, where he presented a bill to Parliament. In May (after this banquet) he was sentenced to a year's imprisonment. The Covent Garden theatre burnt down in the 1850's. Some pencil notes to the rear. A little marginal nicking to the corners and small closed tear. Single pin hole to the side. 280 by 410mm (11 by 16¼ inches).

    . Grande lithographie d'un banquet pour Daniel O'Connell. Lithographie à la craie d'un graveur et éditeur inconnu. C1844. Bien que cela ne soit pas indiqué sur l'image, il est presque certain que cette lithographie représente le banquet donné en l'honneur de Daniel O'Connell au théâtre de Covent Garden le 13 mars 1844. Cet événement a fait l'objet d'un article dans l'Illustrated London News de l'époque, qui comportait une illustration beaucoup plus petite. Un article du Times indiquait que le dîner avait été organisé "pour montrer", comme l'indiquaient les annonces, "l'admiration des Anglais pour sa défense constante et cohérente des droits et des privilèges des Irlandais, depuis plus de 40 ans". C'est une période fascinante de la politique irlandaise. À la suite des rassemblements massifs organisés en Irlande pour obtenir l'abrogation de la législation répressive, O'Connell a été arrêté et accusé de "créer du mécontentement et de la désaffection" parmi les sujets de la Reine. Le procès s'ouvre en janvier 1844 et O'Connell est bien sûr déclaré coupable en février. La sentence est reportée et O'Connell entame l'équivalent d'une "grande progression" à travers l'Angleterre, jusqu'à Westminster, où il présente un projet de loi au Parlement. En mai (après ce banquet), il est condamné à un an de prison. Le théâtre de Covent Garden a brûlé dans les années 1850. Quelques notes au crayon au verso. Une petite entaille marginale aux coins et une petite déchirure fermée. Un seul trou d'épingle sur le côté. 280 x 410 mm

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    Book ID: 3814
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  • Little Constructions by BURNS, Anna
    BURNS, Anna
    Little Constructions

    London: Fourth Estate, 2007. First Edition. Uncommon second novel from author who went on to win the 2018 Booker prize with "Milkman". Clean and tidy dust wrapper, with just a touch of handling. Now protected in archival wrapper. Book itself is clean and tidy throughout with no significant marks or flaws. Burns was born in Belfast and lives in London. The blurb describes the book as: By turns chilling and wickedly funny. 298 pages. 225 x 140mm (8¾ x 5½ inches).

    . Première édition. Deuxième roman peu commun de l'auteur qui a remporté le Booker Prize 2018 avec "Milkman". Jaquette propre et soignée, avec juste un peu de manipulation. Elle est maintenant protégée par une pochette d'archivage. Le livre…

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    London: Fourth Estate, 2007. First Edition. Uncommon second novel from author who went on to win the 2018 Booker prize with "Milkman". Clean and tidy dust wrapper, with just a touch of handling. Now protected in archival wrapper. Book itself is clean and tidy throughout with no significant marks or flaws. Burns was born in Belfast and lives in London. The blurb describes the book as: By turns chilling and wickedly funny. 298 pages. 225 x 140mm (8¾ x 5½ inches).

    . Première édition. Deuxième roman peu commun de l'auteur qui a remporté le Booker Prize 2018 avec "Milkman". Jaquette propre et soignée, avec juste un peu de manipulation. Elle est maintenant protégée par une pochette d'archivage. Le livre lui-même est propre et bien rangé, sans marques ou défauts significatifs. Burns est né à Belfast et vit à Londres. Le blub décrit le livre comme "tour à tour glaçant et méchamment drôle". 298 pages. 225 x 140 mm

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    Book ID: 4223
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  • First Edition T.S. Eliot
    Little Gidding by ELIOT, T. S.
    ELIOT, T. S.
    Little Gidding

    London: Faber and Faber, 1942. In original printed mauve card stock, with sewn binding. 16 pp. 230 mm x 150 mm (9 x 6 inches). Covers show some fading / light bumping around the margins. Internally fine with only small previous owner's name in pencil to front blank.

    Book ID: 2214
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  • Lloyd George. by KIERNAN, R.H.
    KIERNAN, R.H.
    Lloyd George.

    London: George G. Harrap & Co, 1940. First edition. Hardback in blue cloth. In original dust jacket. Fascinating biography of the famous Welsh Liberal Party politician, David Lloyd George - 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor. He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1916 to 1922. Book and contents are clean. The dust jacket is somewhat rubbed and has been strengthened inside (imperceptibly from outside). 207 pages. Including several b/w photos. 195 x 135 mm (7¾ x 5¼ inches).

    Book ID: 3947
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  • Lobe. by MALLIN, Tom
    MALLIN, Tom
    Lobe.

    London: Allison & Busby, 1977. First Edition. Black cloth hardback in original unclipped dust jacket. Set in The Balkans and spanning a period of thirty-four years, this novel tells of the wanderings of a certain Lobe Obblemun. As World War II starts, and the Germans invade, Lobe experiences war, repression, revolution, love, politics and suffering. This is a story packed with incident, and unforgettable characters. Dust jacket has light soiling the back, and slight age toning to the edges. Inside the book is clean and tidy. 225 x 140 mm (8¾ x 5½ inches).

    This was Tom Mallin's first book - his other published novels are: 'Dodecahedron', 'Knut', 'Erowina', and 'Bedrok'.

    Book ID: 4007
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  • Local Government in Scotland: With Complete Statutory References by WHYTE, W.E.
    WHYTE, W.E.
    Local Government in Scotland: With Complete Statutory References

    Edinburgh & Glasgow: William Hodge & Co, Limited, 1925. First Edition. Publisher's burgundy cloth boards with gilt title to spine. Clean and bright inside with no marks. 692 pages. Text in English. 225 x 155 mm (8¾ x 6 inches). Première édition. Planches de toilé bordeaux de l'éditeur avec titre doré au dos. Intérieur propre et lumineux sans traces. 692 pages. Texte en anglais. 225 × 155 mm

    Book ID: 3456
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  • Loisirs de l'enfance et de la jeunesse: ou Historiettes amusantes et morales. by BERTIN, Théodore Pierre
    BERTIN, Théodore Pierre
    Loisirs de l'enfance et de la jeunesse: ou Historiettes amusantes et morales. Ouvrage traduit de l'anglais par Bertin.

    Paris: A la librairie d'education, 1811. Scarce. Four books in two volumes. Half leather with marbled boards. Volume I and II state second edition - first published in 1811. Volumes III and IV state 1811 so are First Edition. With text in French from original written in English, with contributors including Charlotte Turner Smith and the English Quaker Priscilla Bell Wakefield. Title pages engraved with vignettes. Boards are rubbed at edges. Both volumes lack the front end paper. Vol 1. also lacks the half title and the frontis engraving. So there are a total of 4 engraved title pages and three frontis engravings. Title page to Volume I has a small loss to the bottom. Binding to the first…

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    Paris: A la librairie d'education, 1811. Scarce. Four books in two volumes. Half leather with marbled boards. Volume I and II state second edition - first published in 1811. Volumes III and IV state 1811 so are First Edition. With text in French from original written in English, with contributors including Charlotte Turner Smith and the English Quaker Priscilla Bell Wakefield. Title pages engraved with vignettes. Boards are rubbed at edges. Both volumes lack the front end paper. Vol 1. also lacks the half title and the frontis engraving. So there are a total of 4 engraved title pages and three frontis engravings. Title page to Volume I has a small loss to the bottom. Binding to the first gather is loose but holding. Volume III has a neat previous owner's name to half title. Both books have some sporadic foxing. The last page of the fourth volume has a partial page loss. A few other closed tears to margins. Overall the two books are generally in good condition. 135 x 90 mm (5¼ x 3½ inches). 179, [1]; 175, [1]; 179, [1]; 177, [1] Rare. Quatre livres en deux volumes. Demi-cuir et planches marbrées. Les volumes I et II portent la mention deuxième édition - première publication en 1811. Les volumes III et IV portent la mention 1811 et sont donc la première édition. Texte en français d'après l'original écrit en anglais, avec des collaborateurs tels que Charlotte Turner Smith et la quaker anglaise Priscilla Bell Wakefield. Les pages de titre sont gravées de vignettes. Les planches sont frottées sur les bords. Les deux volumes sont dépourvus de la première page de garde. Le volume 1 manque également la moitié du titre et la gravure du frontis. Il y a donc au total 4 pages de titre gravées et 3 gravures en frontispice. La page de titre du volume I présente une petite perte en bas. La reliure de la première collection est détachée mais tient bon. Le volume III porte le nom d'un ancien propriétaire sur la moitié du titre. Les deux livres présentent quelques rousseurs sporadiques. La dernière page du quatrième volume présente une perte partielle. Quelques autres déchirures fermées dans les marges. Dans l'ensemble, les deux livres sont en bon état. 135 x 90 mm. 179, [1] ; 175, [1] ; 179, [1] ; 177, [1]

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    Book ID: 3360
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  • London is London. A Selection of Prose and Verse. Illustrated by Edward Bawden. by LOW, D.M.
    LOW, D.M.
    London is London. A Selection of Prose and Verse. Illustrated by Edward Bawden.

    London: Chatto & Windus, 1949. First edition. Dust wrapper. The wrapper has a couple of closed tears, and a chip to the head of the spine (about 1 cm). Blue cloth is clean. The book itself is in very good condition, with fractional foxing to the end papers and closed page edge only. Gift inscription to end paper. 300 pages. 210 x 140 mm (8¼ x 5½ inches).

    Book ID: 2451
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  • London Lyrics. by LOCKER, Frederick
    LOCKER, Frederick
    London Lyrics.

    London: Chiswick Press, 1881. Lovely copy of this reprint edition, with a gift inscription by the author. With engraved frontispiece and tailpiece by Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway, respectively. Original buckram with gilt titles and edges. Darkening to end papers, otherwise in very good condition. 108 pages. 235 x 155 mm (9¼ by 6 inches).

    Book ID: 2425
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  • London Types. by NICHOLSON, William
    NICHOLSON, William
    London Types. Quatorzains by W. E. Henley.

    London: William Heinemann, 1898. First Edition. Hardback. A decent, and slightly repaired copy of this set of lithographed illustrations by Nicholson. The binding has been restored with a cloth backstrip, and reinforced to the front and rear hinge inside as well. A little rubbing to the edges of the boards, with some slight chipping. Inside, the pages and plates are in very nice condition, with just a little of darkening to the text pages. 12 colour plates, title and a further 10 leaves of text, including a final leaf with a facsimile of a hand written poem by Henley. Adverts to rear. 340 by 290mm (13½ by 11½ inches). In this first edition, the bus driver only appears on…

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    London: William Heinemann, 1898. First Edition. Hardback. A decent, and slightly repaired copy of this set of lithographed illustrations by Nicholson. The binding has been restored with a cloth backstrip, and reinforced to the front and rear hinge inside as well. A little rubbing to the edges of the boards, with some slight chipping. Inside, the pages and plates are in very nice condition, with just a little of darkening to the text pages. 12 colour plates, title and a further 10 leaves of text, including a final leaf with a facsimile of a hand written poem by Henley. Adverts to rear. 340 by 290mm (13½ by 11½ inches). In this first edition, the bus driver only appears on the front board, not as a plate inside. Illustrations include the Guardsman, Hawker, Beef-Eater, Sandwich-Man, Coster, Lady, Bluecoat Boy, Policeman, Newsboy, Drum-Major, Flower Girl, Barmaid, each with the London location they are to be found in.

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    Book ID: 3881
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  • Londres illustré de 174 gravures sur bois par Gustave DORÉ by ÉNAULT, Louis.
    ÉNAULT, Louis.
    Londres illustré de 174 gravures sur bois par Gustave DORÉ

    Paris: Librairie Hachette et Cie, 1876. An attractive copy of what is "probably the masterpiece of Gustave Doré" (Adhémar). Three quarter burgundy leather. Gilt titles and decorations to the spine. In good, strong condition, but the leather is somewhat darkened. A little rubbing to the edge of the boards. Marbled end papers. A touch of foxing to the initial pages. The rest of the work is in good condition but with sporadic foxing throughout. The first edition was published in London in 1872 under the title "London, a Pilgrimage." Illustrated with 174 woodcuts based on the drawings of Gustave Doré including 52 full-page compositions. 434 pages. 375 by 290mm (14¾ by 11½ inches).

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    Paris: Librairie Hachette et Cie, 1876. An attractive copy of what is "probably the masterpiece of Gustave Doré" (Adhémar). Three quarter burgundy leather. Gilt titles and decorations to the spine. In good, strong condition, but the leather is somewhat darkened. A little rubbing to the edge of the boards. Marbled end papers. A touch of foxing to the initial pages. The rest of the work is in good condition but with sporadic foxing throughout. The first edition was published in London in 1872 under the title "London, a Pilgrimage." Illustrated with 174 woodcuts based on the drawings of Gustave Doré including 52 full-page compositions. 434 pages. 375 by 290mm (14¾ by 11½ inches).

    . Bel exemplaire de ce qui est "probablement le chef-d'œuvre de Gustave Doré" (Adhémar). Trois quarts en cuir bordeaux. Titres et décorations dorés au dos. En bon état, solide, mais le cuir est quelque peu assombri. Un peu de frottement sur le bord des planches. Papiers de fin marbrés. Quelques rousseurs sur les premières pages. Le reste de l'ouvrage est en bon état mais présente des rousseurs sporadiques. La première édition a été publiée à Londres en 1872 sous le titre "London, a Pilgrimage". Illustré de 174 gravures sur bois d'après les dessins de Gustave Doré, dont 52 compositions à pleine page. 434 pages. 375 x 290 mm

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    Book ID: 4370
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  • Londres Secret et ses Fantômes. by SERGE
    SERGE
    Londres Secret et ses Fantômes.

    Paris: Editions Ergé, 1946. First edition, soft back illustrated with 95 drawings by the author. This is one of 4000 numbered copies on imitation Japan. In original glassine wrappers, in good condition. Some offsetting to inside pages from illustrations. Overall a good, clean example. Text in French. 151 pages. 290 x 230 mm (11½ x 9 inches). Edition originale, dos souple illustré de 95 dessins de l'auteur. Il s'agit d'un des 4000 exemplaires numérotés sur faux Japon. Dans des emballages en verre d'origine, en bon état. Quelques décalages vers les pages intérieures des illustrations. Globalement, un bon exemple propre. Texte en français. 151 pages. 290 x 230 mm

    Book ID: 2102
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  • Lotgevallen van den jongen Willem, by SPALL, T. van
    SPALL, T. van
    Lotgevallen van den jongen Willem, of Het spreekwoord bevestigd: met God en met eer.

    Schoonhoven: S.E. van Nooten, 1848. First edition. Scarce. Original softback publisher's covers. Tinted frontispiece. Signs of handling - the spine has been reinforced at some point - but otherwise very good condition. 76 [2] pp. 190 x 120 mm (7½ x 4¾ inches).

    Book ID: 3645
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  • Louis-Philippe sur sa table de travail, plans des fortifications sur son bureau. by DESPERRET, Auguste
    DESPERRET, Auguste
    Louis-Philippe sur sa table de travail, plans des fortifications sur son bureau. La Caricature, No.147, pl.307

    1833: Chez Aubert. Lithograph by de Becquet, showing the King sitting at his desk reading a 'plan de Paris', while dogs under the desk sniff at his feet. This page appeared in La Caricature, morale, politique et littéraire - a satirical weekly that was distributed in Paris between 1830 and 1843. It was often critical of King Louis-Phillipe (he was typically depicted as a pear), so this was a more positive image! The print is on cloth like paper, aged, and has slight creases to page edges. 250 x 205 mm (9¾ x 8 inches).

    . Lithographie de de Becquet, montrant le Roi assis à son bureau lisant un "plan de Paris", tandis que des chiens sous le bureau…

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    1833: Chez Aubert. Lithograph by de Becquet, showing the King sitting at his desk reading a 'plan de Paris', while dogs under the desk sniff at his feet. This page appeared in La Caricature, morale, politique et littéraire - a satirical weekly that was distributed in Paris between 1830 and 1843. It was often critical of King Louis-Phillipe (he was typically depicted as a pear), so this was a more positive image! The print is on cloth like paper, aged, and has slight creases to page edges. 250 x 205 mm (9¾ x 8 inches).

    . Lithographie de de Becquet, montrant le Roi assis à son bureau lisant un "plan de Paris", tandis que des chiens sous le bureau reniflent à ses pieds. Cette page est parue dans La Caricature, morale, politique et littéraire - un hebdomadaire satirique distribué à Paris entre 1830 et 1843. Elle critiquait souvent le roi Louis-Philippe (il était généralement représenté comme une poire), donc c'était plus image positive ! L'impression est sur du tissu comme du papier, vieillie et présente de légers plis sur les bords de la page. 250 × 205 mm

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    Book ID: 3642
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  • Nice copy of this scarce novel
    Love By Accident. by MARLOW, Louis
    MARLOW, Louis
    Love By Accident.

    London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1929. First edition. Bound in rust / orange cloth, and in its original dust jacket. The book cloth is looking a little faded. The dust jacket is age-toned, and has some very minor chipping to top and bottom of spine. Internally, the book has virtually no foxing. A very good copy. 288 pages. 190 x 130 mm (7½ x 5 inches).

    Louis Marlow was the pseudonym for Louis Umfreville Wilkinson, a British author, lecturer and biographer.

    At the time, The Observer's reviewer thought this story, turning on the protagonist's self-imposed celibacy, was an inadequate vehicle for the book's more serious injunctions against warmongers and literary censorship.

    Book ID: 2323
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