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  • The Light Princess by MACDONALD, George.
    MACDONALD, George.
    The Light Princess With Pictures by Maurice Sendak

    London: The Bodley Head, 1972. A nice copy of the First Thus (English edition, with Sendak's illustrations). The dust wrapper is sound, but is slightly faded, and has a couple of small nicks to the edges of the wrapper. An old price is written to the front cover and a couple of small marks to the rear cover. The book is an attractive blue cloth with silver printed decoration. Internally clean and tidy throughout, with attractive black and white illustrations by Sendak. 110 pages. 19cm x 12.5cm.

    . Un bel exemplaire de la première édition (édition anglaise, avec les illustrations de Sendak). La jaquette est en bon état, mais légèrement décolorée, et présente quelques petites entailles sur les bords.…

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    London: The Bodley Head, 1972. A nice copy of the First Thus (English edition, with Sendak's illustrations). The dust wrapper is sound, but is slightly faded, and has a couple of small nicks to the edges of the wrapper. An old price is written to the front cover and a couple of small marks to the rear cover. The book is an attractive blue cloth with silver printed decoration. Internally clean and tidy throughout, with attractive black and white illustrations by Sendak. 110 pages. 19cm x 12.5cm.

    . Un bel exemplaire de la première édition (édition anglaise, avec les illustrations de Sendak). La jaquette est en bon état, mais légèrement décolorée, et présente quelques petites entailles sur les bords. L'ancien prix est inscrit sur la couverture avant et il y a quelques petites marques sur la couverture arrière. Le livre est relié dans une jolie toile bleue avec des décorations imprimées en argent. L'intérieur est propre et soigné, avec de jolies illustrations en noir et blanc de Sendak. 110 pages. 19 cm x 12,5 cm.

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  • The Little Traveller by DAME WONDER
    DAME WONDER
    The Little Traveller

    New York: John McLoughlin, C 1850. First edition. Undated but before the McLoughlin Brothers imprint (see below). An acceptable only copy. Crudely sewn binding with the first and last image providing the covers (not unusual for these early McLoughlins, we have seen several examples similarly stitched). The front cover is a little darkened but overall in decent condition. Including the covers, there are 8 pages of hand coloured woodcut images with text beneath. (complete). These pages are in fairly good condition, with just a little darkening, and a touch of shaking. The binding is in danger of separating with the spine edge splitting. The hand colouring is attractively done. 18.5cm x 11.5cm.

    . John McLoughlin was a Scottish-born…

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    New York: John McLoughlin, C 1850. First edition. Undated but before the McLoughlin Brothers imprint (see below). An acceptable only copy. Crudely sewn binding with the first and last image providing the covers (not unusual for these early McLoughlins, we have seen several examples similarly stitched). The front cover is a little darkened but overall in decent condition. Including the covers, there are 8 pages of hand coloured woodcut images with text beneath. (complete). These pages are in fairly good condition, with just a little darkening, and a touch of shaking. The binding is in danger of separating with the spine edge splitting. The hand colouring is attractively done. 18.5cm x 11.5cm.

    . John McLoughlin was a Scottish-born coach maker who became a prominent figure in the New York publishing industry during the 19th century. He began in 1819 after moving to New York and initially worked for the Sterling Iron Company, where he developed an interest in printing. By 1828, he had established his own printing business on Tryon Row in Manhattan, focusing on publishing semi-religious tracts for children under the title McLoughlin's Books for Children. In 1840, McLoughlin partnered with wood engraver Robert H. Elton to form Elton & Co., which specialised in toy books, comic almanacs, and valentines. His son, John McLoughlin Jr., eventually took over in 1850 when both senior partners retired. The firm of McLoughlin Brothers is listed at 24 Beekman St. in the New York directories for 1858 to 1862, McLoughlin Bros. was located at 30 Beekman St., New York, between 1863 and April, 1870. Under John Jr.'s leadership, the company became known as McLoughlin Brothers and pioneered the use of colour printing technologies, including chromolithography, for children's books. This innovation made their publications visually striking and widely popular. The McLoughlin Brothers expanded their offerings to include games, puzzles, paper dolls, and other children's products. By 1870, they had opened the largest colour printing factory in the United States. Their works often featured adaptations of British stories by illustrators such as Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway. The company thrived until it was sold to Milton Bradley in 1920. Despite this transition, the McLoughlin imprint continued to produce children's books into the early 20th century.

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    Book ID: 5038
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  • The Little Treasury of Leaflets. Vols 1-3. by DUBLIN, Archdiocese of.
    DUBLIN, Archdiocese of.
    The Little Treasury of Leaflets. Vols 1-3.

    Dublin: M & S. Eaton, 1885. First edition. Three volumes bound as one. This is a collection of 382 short leaflets approved by the Roman Catholic church in Dublin. Here they are printed in book form. The three volumes each have their own index, contents, title and imprimatur. Unpaginated, but each is one or two pages long. Full leather binding. The binding is splitting to the front hinge and has rubbing to the spine and edges. Internally in good, clean condition. Frontis illustration of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour. Pencilled gift inscription to the front end papers. A scarce item, there are none currently for sale. WorldCat shows only later printings. (The dating here is from prayers of indulgence…

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    Dublin: M & S. Eaton, 1885. First edition. Three volumes bound as one. This is a collection of 382 short leaflets approved by the Roman Catholic church in Dublin. Here they are printed in book form. The three volumes each have their own index, contents, title and imprimatur. Unpaginated, but each is one or two pages long. Full leather binding. The binding is splitting to the front hinge and has rubbing to the spine and edges. Internally in good, clean condition. Frontis illustration of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour. Pencilled gift inscription to the front end papers. A scarce item, there are none currently for sale. WorldCat shows only later printings. (The dating here is from prayers of indulgence in volume three. This was one of the first books to receive the imprimatur of Archbishop William Walsh, as he was not installed until August 1885.).

    . Première édition. Trois volumes reliés en un seul ouvrage. Il s'agit d'un recueil de 382 petits dépliants approuvés par l'Église catholique romaine de Dublin. Ils sont ici imprimés sous forme de livre. Chacun des trois volumes possède son propre index, sa table des matières, son titre et son imprimatur. Non paginés, mais chacun compte une ou deux pages. Reliure en cuir pleine peau. La reliure présente des fissures au niveau de la charnière avant, ainsi que des traces d'usure sur le dos et les tranches. Intérieur en bon état, propre. Illustration de couverture représentant Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours. Inscription de dédicace au crayon sur les pages de garde avant. Ouvrage rare, aucun exemplaire n'est actuellement en vente. WorldCat ne répertorie que des rééditions ultérieures. (La datation provient des prières d'indulgence figurant dans le troisième volume. Il s'agit de l'un des premiers ouvrages à avoir reçu l'imprimatur de l'archevêque William Walsh, celui-ci n'ayant été intronisé qu'en août 1885.)

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    Book ID: 5719
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  • The London Sketch Club. by CUPPLEDITCH, David
    CUPPLEDITCH, David
    The London Sketch Club.

    London: Dilke Press, 1978. Hardback first edition in dust jacket. Book was limited to 1,000 copies of which this is # 862. Signed by author on copyright page. Author dedication to title page. Unclipped dust jacket has some curling / small tears to the edges. Otherwise in a good condition. 148 pages. 305 x 215 mm (12 x 8½ inches).

    Book ID: 2635
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  • The Londoner's England. by BOTT, Alan
    BOTT, Alan
    The Londoner's England. Contemporary water colours and drawings of London and the Home Counties reproduced by Colour and Duochrome lithography and by Half Tone

    London: Avalon Press, 1947. First edition hardback. Cream coloured boards with red embossed text to the front board and spine. Nice clean copy. No wrapper. Internally clean and tidy. viii, 192. pages. 280 by 225mm (11 by 8¾ inches).

    Book ID: 3086
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  • The Lone Wolf Returns by VANCE, Louis Joseph
    VANCE, Louis Joseph
    The Lone Wolf Returns

    London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1923. First UK Edition. Clean yellow dust wrapper with image to the front and other titles by Vance to the rear panel. A little nicking to the top and bottom edge, and some rubbing to the front lower portion. An invisible repair to the inside top edge of the wrapper. Red cloth hardback with black titles. Fractional rubbing to the spine edge. Paper stock is very cheap and so significantly darkened throughout. Neat owner's name and date to front free end paper. Nevertheless a decent copy of this scarce UK First. "The most original cracksman since Raffles" says the dust jacket. The word cracksman was used to describe a burglar or thief. 313 pages. 180 x 115 mm (7 x 4½ inches).

    Book ID: 3317
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  • The Lord's Passion. by ALMEDINGEN, E. M.
    ALMEDINGEN, E. M.
    The Lord's Passion. A brief meditation by Rabanus Maurus, Abbot of Fulda and Archbishop of Mains 788-856

    London: A.R. Mowbray, 1938. Small meditation, hardback. Attached dust wrapper with blue patterned cover. Neat owner's inscription to the front end paper. Contains nine short meditations. A scarce book. 48 pages. 145 x 110 mm (5¾ x 4¼ inches).

    Condition: Covers are clean and tidy but with a little edgewear to the spine. Internally clean throughout if somewhat darkened.

    Book ID: 2026
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  • The Love Beach. by THOMAS, Leslie
    THOMAS, Leslie
    The Love Beach. Signed dedication to Thomas' second wife, Diana.

    London: Constable, 1968. Hardback cloth covered First Edition. From the author's own collection. To the front there is a hand written dedication to his second wife, Diana Miles, whom he married in 1970. Leslie Thomas, OBE was a Welsh author best known for his comic novel The Virgin Soldiers. This novel is set in the South Pacific, with many interesting characters - very 1960's! Good clean copy, obviously been read by the author's wife and family. 284 pages. 200 x 140 mm (7¾ x 5½ inches).

    . Première édition reliée et recouverte de tissu. Provenant de la collection de l'auteur. Au recto figure une dédicace manuscrite à sa seconde femme, Diana Miles, qu'il a épousée en 1970. Leslie Thomas,…

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    London: Constable, 1968. Hardback cloth covered First Edition. From the author's own collection. To the front there is a hand written dedication to his second wife, Diana Miles, whom he married in 1970. Leslie Thomas, OBE was a Welsh author best known for his comic novel The Virgin Soldiers. This novel is set in the South Pacific, with many interesting characters - very 1960's! Good clean copy, obviously been read by the author's wife and family. 284 pages. 200 x 140 mm (7¾ x 5½ inches).

    . Première édition reliée et recouverte de tissu. Provenant de la collection de l'auteur. Au recto figure une dédicace manuscrite à sa seconde femme, Diana Miles, qu'il a épousée en 1970. Leslie Thomas, OBE, était un auteur gallois surtout connu pour son roman comique The Virgin Soldiers. Ce roman se déroule dans le Pacifique Sud, avec de nombreux personnages intéressants - très années 1960 ! Bon exemplaire propre, manifestement lu par la femme et la famille de l'auteur. 284 pages. 200 x 140 mm.

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  • The Love of a Foolish Angel with decorations by Edmund Dulac. by BEAUCLERK. Helen
    BEAUCLERK. Helen
    The Love of a Foolish Angel with decorations by Edmund Dulac.

    London: W. Collins Sons and Co. Ltd, 1929. Cloth bound first edition. Binding is an Art Deco design by Dulac. Slightly darkened, but no significant marking. Fading to spine. Internally sound with foxing to end papers. 252 pages. 200 by 140mm (7¾ by 5½ inches).

    Book ID: 2459
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  • The Luton Auguries. by PRUS, Timothy
    PRUS, Timothy
    The Luton Auguries.

    Paris: RVB Books, 2017. First Edition. Soft cover, in silver photographic paper jacket. Features newspaper archive of 106 b/w photographs, and text in English, both by Timothy Prus. There is a loosely inserted French translation for each photo caption. This book was the result of the purchase of the newspaper archives of the city of Luton, England. A vast source of material, from which Timothy Prus selected a series of images to create a surrealist story line. Prus had been interested in amateur photography / found images long before this became accepted in most of contemporary art. The book is in a near fine condition, and appears almost unread. 112 pages. 185 x 130 mm (7¼ x 5 inches).

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    Paris: RVB Books, 2017. First Edition. Soft cover, in silver photographic paper jacket. Features newspaper archive of 106 b/w photographs, and text in English, both by Timothy Prus. There is a loosely inserted French translation for each photo caption. This book was the result of the purchase of the newspaper archives of the city of Luton, England. A vast source of material, from which Timothy Prus selected a series of images to create a surrealist story line. Prus had been interested in amateur photography / found images long before this became accepted in most of contemporary art. The book is in a near fine condition, and appears almost unread. 112 pages. 185 x 130 mm (7¼ x 5 inches).

    . Première édition. Couverture souple, dans une jaquette en papier photographique argenté. Comprend des archives de journaux, 106 photographies en noir et blanc, et un texte, tous deux de Timothy Prus. Il y a une traduction française insérée pour chaque légende de photo. Ce livre est le résultat de l'achat des archives des journaux de la ville de Luton, en Angleterre. Une vaste source de matériel, à partir de laquelle Timothy Prus a sélectionné une série d'images pour créer une histoire surréaliste. Prus s'est intéressé à la photographie amateur et aux images trouvées bien avant que cela ne soit accepté par la plupart des artistes contemporains. Le livre est dans un état proche de la perfection et semble ne pas avoir été lu. 112 pages. 185 x 130 mm

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    Book ID: 4353
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  • The lyric. by DRINKWATER, John
    DRINKWATER, John
    The lyric.

    London: Martin Secker, 1922. First Edition. One of 1,000 copies. In original dust jacket, which has age toning, sections of spine missing, and some chips to top of front. Boards in good shape, and book is very clean inside. Overall a decent copy. 85 pages. 195 x 120 mm. (7¾ by 4¾ inches).

    Book ID: 4344
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  • The Man Who Died. by LAWRENCE, D. H
    LAWRENCE, D. H
    The Man Who Died.

    London: Martin Secker, 1931. First Edition, that was limited to only 2000 copies. Hardback in publisher's original green cloth, with the spine lettered in gilt and with the image of a phoenix in gilt to the front board. Top page edges gilt, other edges left untrimmed. Last page states that it was printed in Great Britain by the Botolph Printing Works. Minus the dust jacket. There is light sun fading to the both the front, the back and the spine. Darkening to front and back blank endpapers. Text is clean binding is tight. 97 pages. 260 x 170 mm (10¼ x 6¾ inches).

    Book ID: 2853
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  • Signed First Edition in unclipped dust jacket
    The Mary Deare. by INNES, Hammond
    INNES, Hammond
    The Mary Deare.

    London: Collins, 1956. First Edition; signed by the author, in its original dust jacket. Very good book, in green cloth. Simply signed by the author to the title page. Dust jacket unclipped with price shown as 12s. 6d - but the head and tail of spine are chipped, and lesser so to corners. Now in removable clear protective wrapping. Owner name to the front endpaper. Lightly age-toned pages. One or two small spots to prelims. 256 pp. 210 x 140 mm (8¼ x 5½ inches).

    Ralph Hammond Innes CBE, was a British novelist who wrote over 30 novels, as well as children's and travel books.

    Book ID: 2348
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  • The Mechanism of the Credit Standard. by Glückstadt, Hans
    Glückstadt, Hans
    The Mechanism of the Credit Standard. Practical Proposals for a New Monetary Standard.

    London: P. S. King, 1933. First Edition. Signed by the author, with a gift inscription to the Freud Bibliophile Robert Masson (His bookplate reads Nossam). Original blue cloth with gilt titles to the front board and spine. The titles to the front board are almost rubbed away. A little bumping otherwise. Bookplate to inside the front board. Gift inscription opposite. The book is in good condition throughout with a little darkening to the pages. Tipped into the rear of the book, are a review of the title by the Manchester Guardian, and the original dust wrapper of the book. This work was an attempt by the Danish economist, to counter the inflation and depression of the previous few years…

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    London: P. S. King, 1933. First Edition. Signed by the author, with a gift inscription to the Freud Bibliophile Robert Masson (His bookplate reads Nossam). Original blue cloth with gilt titles to the front board and spine. The titles to the front board are almost rubbed away. A little bumping otherwise. Bookplate to inside the front board. Gift inscription opposite. The book is in good condition throughout with a little darkening to the pages. Tipped into the rear of the book, are a review of the title by the Manchester Guardian, and the original dust wrapper of the book. This work was an attempt by the Danish economist, to counter the inflation and depression of the previous few years which had come about from an abandoning of the Gold Standard. He suggested that money supply be connected to an index of measurements of market requirements (index linking). 112 pages. 220 x 150 mm.

    . Première édition. Signée par l'auteur, avec une inscription de cadeau au bibliophile de Freud Robert Masson (son ex-libris porte la mention Nossam). Original en tissu bleu avec des titres dorés sur le panneau avant et le dos. Les titres de la première planche sont presque effacés. Un peu de bosses par ailleurs. Etiquette de livre à l'intérieur de la première planche. Inscription de cadeau en face. Le livre est en bon état avec un léger noircissement des pages. Une critique du titre par le Manchester Guardian et la jaquette originale du livre sont jointes à la fin de l'ouvrage. Cet ouvrage est une tentative de l'économiste danois pour contrer l'inflation et la dépression des années précédentes, dues à l'abandon de l'étalon-or. Il a suggéré que la masse monétaire soit reliée à un indice de mesures des besoins du marché. (lien vers l'index). 112 pages. 220 x 150 mm.

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  • The Memphite Tomb-Chapel of Mose by GABALLA, G. A.
    GABALLA, G. A.
    The Memphite Tomb-Chapel of Mose

    Warminster: Aris & Phillips Ltd, 1977. First Edition. Includes English translations of Egyptian texts, and a transcription and translation of the 'Legal text'. Hardback in light blue cloth covered boards. Inside original unclipped illustrated dust jacket. Dust jacket has some wear to the edges but no tears. Also a little handled / darkened as it's was originally white. Inside clean and unmarked. v, 40 pages, 32 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations. 300 x 210 mm (11¾ x 8¼ inches)

    Book ID: 4379
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  • The Mute Bride by JORDAN, Andrew
    JORDAN, Andrew
    The Mute Bride

    Exeter: Stride Publications, 1998. First Edition. A spotless copy of this collection of Jordan's poetry. A large (69 poems) selection. Clean and tidy black softback covers, with picture to front cover. Internally virtually as new. ""Buried," "ancestral", "decoded", "invisible", "mute": the adjectives Andrew Jordan has used in the titles of his books of poems indicate his persistent concern with the hidden, the repressed, that which lies under." (PN Review 1998). 116 pages. 210 by 145mm (8¼ by 5¾ inches).

    . Première édition. Un exemplaire impeccable de ce recueil de poèmes de Jordan. Une grande sélection (69 poèmes). Couverture souple noire, propre et soignée, avec photo sur la couverture avant. L'intérieur est pratiquement comme neuf. "Enterré", "ancestral", "décodé", "invisible", "muet"…

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    Exeter: Stride Publications, 1998. First Edition. A spotless copy of this collection of Jordan's poetry. A large (69 poems) selection. Clean and tidy black softback covers, with picture to front cover. Internally virtually as new. ""Buried," "ancestral", "decoded", "invisible", "mute": the adjectives Andrew Jordan has used in the titles of his books of poems indicate his persistent concern with the hidden, the repressed, that which lies under." (PN Review 1998). 116 pages. 210 by 145mm (8¼ by 5¾ inches).

    . Première édition. Un exemplaire impeccable de ce recueil de poèmes de Jordan. Une grande sélection (69 poèmes). Couverture souple noire, propre et soignée, avec photo sur la couverture avant. L'intérieur est pratiquement comme neuf. "Enterré", "ancestral", "décodé", "invisible", "muet" : les adjectifs qu'Andrew Jordan a utilisés dans les titres de ses livres de poèmes indiquent sa préoccupation persistante pour le caché, le refoulé, ce qui se trouve en dessous. (PN Review 1998). 116 pages. 210 x 145 mm

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  • The Mysterious Visit by H.B. [John Doyle]
    H.B. [John Doyle]
    The Mysterious Visit

    London: Thomas McLean. First edition lithograph, published 1829. 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. The print is reasonably clean, but has a light damp stain across the background, and light foxing. A little nicking and edgewear to the edges of the card, including a 7cm tear to the card (now repaired with archival tape). Issued as #9 of "Political sketches" - Issued in 5 volumes. (John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838), Lord Chancellor. Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover (1771-1851), Son of George III. King George IV (1762-1830), Regent 1811-19; Reigned 1820-30. John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst…

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    London: Thomas McLean. First edition lithograph, published 1829. 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. The print is reasonably clean, but has a light damp stain across the background, and light foxing. A little nicking and edgewear to the edges of the card, including a 7cm tear to the card (now repaired with archival tape). Issued as #9 of "Political sketches" - Issued in 5 volumes. (John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838), Lord Chancellor. Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover (1771-1851), Son of George III. King George IV (1762-1830), Regent 1811-19; Reigned 1820-30. John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863), Lord Chancellor and politician; son of the painter John Singleton Copley. Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Bt (1788-1850), Prime Minister.) Description is: "An announcement in the Court Circular that His Majesty George IV. received a visit from Lord Eldon who (of course) was most graciously received, suggested the idea of this sketch. The Duke of Cumberland, as the particular friend of Lord Eldon, stands by, as if to share the gratification of seeing the cordial reception which his king and brother would give to an old and valued adviser of the crown. Such a visit, however, is quite enough to excite the jealousy of the new Chancellor, Lord Lyndhurst, who expresses his uneasiness by an anxious enquiry of his colleague, Sir Robert Peel, what the ex-favourite can want at court so soon after his retirement; and Sir Robert Peel, by way of waggery, and to increase the suspicion of his friend, replies that the visit most probably relates to him." Mclean. Illustrative Key to the Political Sketches of H.B. From No.1 to No. 600. Conforms to the National Portrait Gallery copy: NPG D40944.

    . Première édition de la lithographie, publiée en 1829. L'image mesure 28,5 x 39,5 cm. Collée sur une carte brune (35 x 50 cm). Au verso se trouve un montage vierge de la même taille. L'impression est relativement propre, mais présente une légère tache d'humidité sur le fond, ainsi que de légères rousseurs. Quelques entailles et usures sur les bords de la carte, y compris une déchirure de 7 cm sur la carte (réparée maintenant avec du ruban adhésif d'archivage). Publié en tant que n° 9 de "Political sketches" - Publié en 5 volumes. (John Scott, 1er comte d'Eldon (1751-1838), Lord Chancelier. Ernest Augustus, duc de Cumberland et roi de Hanovre (1771-1851), fils de George III. Roi George IV (1762-1830), régent de 1811 à 19 ; règne de 1820 à 1930. John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863), Lord Chancelier et homme politique ; fils du peintre John Singleton Copley. Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Bt (1788-1850), Premier ministre.) Description : "Une annonce dans le Court Circular selon laquelle Sa Majesté George IV a reçu la visite de Lord Eldon qui a (bien sûr) été très bien accueilli, a suggéré l'idée de cette esquisse. Le duc de Cumberland, en tant qu'ami particulier de Lord Eldon, est présent, comme pour partager la satisfaction de voir l'accueil cordial que son roi et son frère réserveraient à un vieux et précieux conseiller de la couronne. Une telle visite, cependant, suffit à exciter la jalousie du nouveau chancelier, Lord Lyndhurst, qui exprime son malaise en demandant avec anxiété à son collègue, Sir Robert Peel, ce que l'ex-favori peut bien vouloir à la cour si peu de temps après sa retraite ; et Sir Robert Peel, en guise de plaisanterie, et pour accroître les soupçons de son ami, répond que la visite le concerne très probablement". Mclean. Clé illustrative des croquis politiques de H.B. du n° 1 au n° 600. Conforme à l'exemplaire de la National Portrait Gallery : NPG D40944.

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  • The Nature and True Value of Church Property Examined in a CHARGE Delivered to the Clergy of the Archdeaconry of Colchester in June MDCCCXXXI. by LYALL, William Rowe.
    LYALL, William Rowe.
    The Nature and True Value of Church Property Examined in a CHARGE Delivered to the Clergy of the Archdeaconry of Colchester in June MDCCCXXXI.

    Edition: Reprint

    London: J. G. & F. Rivington: 1832. A nice copy of this tract. Disbound or unbound. It is small, sewn booklet without covers. Clean and tidy, but with a little foxing to the front cover. Frequently this is found as a 'print on demand', but this is one of the uncommon tracts, in its original form. This is the second edition. Lyall was the Archdeacon of Colchester, and the Rector of Fairsted and Weeley in Essex.

    Book ID: 1059
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  • Signed by the author
    The Netsuke Handbook of Ueda Reikichi with 226 new photographs in color and gravure by BUSHELL, Raymond
    BUSHELL, Raymond
    The Netsuke Handbook of Ueda Reikichi with 226 new photographs in color and gravure

    London, Rutland, Vermont and Tokyo: Charles E. Tuttle Company, 1961. First Edition hardback. Author signed dedication to 'fellow collectors' on half-title. Original gift postcard from the author to the same people also included inside. In original dust jacket. Inside publisher's corrugated cardboard slipcase with pictorial title label; this is somewhat darkened and rubbed. There is some wear to the price-clipped dust jacket. The grey cloth boards underneath remain in very good condition. Overall in good condition. B/w and colour images of netsuke - miniature collectable sculptures, originating from 17th Century Japan. 325 pages. 245 x 165 mm (9¾ x 6½ inches).

    Book ID: 3056
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  • The New Week's Preparation for a Worthy receiving of the Lord's Supper, as Recommended and Appointed by the Church of England; by Anon
    Anon
    The New Week's Preparation for a Worthy receiving of the Lord's Supper, as Recommended and Appointed by the Church of England; Consisting of Meditations and Prayers for the Morning and Evening of every Day in the Week with Forms of Examination and Confession of Sins and a Companion at the Altar....

    Edition: Reprint

    London: Executors of Edward Wicksteed for John Hinton, 1750. Reprint. 16mo. Full leather binding. Two parts. Each with their own frontispiece and title page. Half title, which is a warning from the publisher about impersonations (Beware the 'Old Week's preparation' and the fake 'New Week's preparation' Frontis to verso of this. Title, with contemporary ownership signature. Imprimatur of George [II] to the verso of the title. The leather binding is a little rubbed and with a touch of cracking to the front hinge. A new front end paper has been added at some point. Still presentable. Internally in sound, but slightly darkened, state. Annotations / family tree to the rear end paper. Overall a decent copy. xi, 156. 156 pp.

    Book ID: 1953
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