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  • The Imperial Presidency by SCHLESINGER, Arthur M.
    SCHLESINGER, Arthur M.
    The Imperial Presidency

    Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1975. Very nice copy of thir first edition with a warm gift inscription from the author to the politician and journalist Woodrow Wyatt. Clean, slightly darkened dust wrapper, now protected with a mylar cover. Clean, slightly rubbed grey boards. Internally clean and tidy. Inscription in red ink to the front end paper, and Wyatt's bookplate to the inside front board. X, 505 pages. 235 by 160mm (9¼ by 6¼ inches).

    Wyatt was initially a Labour politician and MP from 1945-1970 Afterwards he became a broadcaster and journalist. Over time he moved away from the Labour party, and on becoming friends with Margaret Thatcher, moved significantly to the right. His memoirs were described as "Mischievously indiscreet diaries" (Andrew Neill).

    Book ID: 3620
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  • The Liberal Catholic Church and some facets of its Doctrine by WICKS, Rev. Charles C.
    WICKS, Rev. Charles C.
    The Liberal Catholic Church and some facets of its Doctrine

    London: St Alban Press, 1975. A decent copy of this first edition, outlining the tenets of the Liberal Catholic Church. The Liberal Catholics are a breakaway from the Roman tradition, which hold to Catholic sacramental practices but are more liberal in their theology, and in particular are more open to Theosophy. They are independent groups but tend to be in communion with the Episcopalian churches. Clean blue boards. with white titles. Glossy clean pages inside. Slight bowing to the top board. Has label for the Liberal Catholic Church of Bournemouth to the front end paper. xxii, 227 pages. 21cm x 14cm.

    . Un bon exemplaire de cette première édition, qui présente les principes de l'Église catholique libérale. Les catholiques…

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    London: St Alban Press, 1975. A decent copy of this first edition, outlining the tenets of the Liberal Catholic Church. The Liberal Catholics are a breakaway from the Roman tradition, which hold to Catholic sacramental practices but are more liberal in their theology, and in particular are more open to Theosophy. They are independent groups but tend to be in communion with the Episcopalian churches. Clean blue boards. with white titles. Glossy clean pages inside. Slight bowing to the top board. Has label for the Liberal Catholic Church of Bournemouth to the front end paper. xxii, 227 pages. 21cm x 14cm.

    . Un bon exemplaire de cette première édition, qui présente les principes de l'Église catholique libérale. Les catholiques libéraux sont une scission de la tradition romaine, qui conservent les pratiques sacramentelles catholiques mais sont plus libéraux dans leur théologie et, en particulier, plus ouverts à la théosophie. Il s'agit de groupes indépendants, mais qui tendent à être en communion avec les églises épiscopaliennes. Carton bleu propre avec des titres blancs. Pages intérieures brillantes et propres. Légère courbure de la partie supérieure de la planche. Une étiquette de l'église catholique libérale de Bournemouth est apposée sur la première page de garde. xxii, 227 pages. 21cm x 14cm.

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    Book ID: 4802
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  • The Life and Scientific Legacy of George Porter by PHILLIPS, David & BARBER, James
    PHILLIPS, David & BARBER, James
    The Life and Scientific Legacy of George Porter

    London: Imperial College Press, 2006. First edition. Hardback in unclipped dust jacket. Small inscription to FFEP. Otherwise in spotless condition. 640 pages. 265 x 195 mm (10½ x 7¾ inches).

    Sir George Porter was a highly regarded and well known British scientist. Appointed Director of the Royal Institution in 1966, Porter was awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1967. He was the only Director of the Royal Institution to later become President of the Royal Society.
    Porter's enthusiasm for science was infectious, and in this book his peers, former colleagues, students and friends celebrate his life and work.

    Book ID: 3663
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  • The Life of Robert, Lord Clive: by MALCOLM, Sir John.
    MALCOLM, Sir John.
    The Life of Robert, Lord Clive: Collected from the Family Papers communicated by the Earl of Powis.

    London: John Murray, 1836. First Edition. Three volumes. Complete with frontis portrait and map. Bound in burgundy buckram, with simple gilt titles to the spine. In good, slightly dulled condition. Internally in sound condition, with moderate darkening to the pages only. There is foxing to the frontis portrait. The portrait is a portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds, but the final page of volume three has an errata, stating that in fact, it was by Dance R.A. Large folding map of India is in good, slightly darkened condition. There have been archival repairs to a couple of closed tears. Neatly done. Overall a decent copy. xii, 430., vi, 1-381, [iii]., iv, 1-416. pages. 22.5cm x 14.5cm.

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    London: John Murray, 1836. First Edition. Three volumes. Complete with frontis portrait and map. Bound in burgundy buckram, with simple gilt titles to the spine. In good, slightly dulled condition. Internally in sound condition, with moderate darkening to the pages only. There is foxing to the frontis portrait. The portrait is a portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds, but the final page of volume three has an errata, stating that in fact, it was by Dance R.A. Large folding map of India is in good, slightly darkened condition. There have been archival repairs to a couple of closed tears. Neatly done. Overall a decent copy. xii, 430., vi, 1-381, [iii]., iv, 1-416. pages. 22.5cm x 14.5cm.

    . Première édition. Trois volumes. Complet avec portrait frontis et carte. Relié en bougran bordeaux, avec des titres dorés simples au dos. En bon état, légèrement terni. L'intérieur est en bon état, avec un noircissement modéré sur les pages seulement. Il y a des rousseurs sur le portrait en frontispice. Il s'agit d'un portrait de Sir Joshua Reynolds, mais la dernière page du troisième volume comporte un errata indiquant qu'il s'agit en fait d'un portrait de Dance R.A. La grande carte dépliante de l'Inde est en bon état, légèrement assombrie. Des réparations d'archives ont été effectuées sur quelques déchirures fermées. Ces réparations ont été faites avec soin. Dans l'ensemble, un bon exemplaire. xii, 430, vi, 1-381, [iii], iv, 1-416. pages. 22.5cm x 14.5cm.

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    Book ID: 4881
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  • The Life Story of Birds. by DAGLISH, Eric Fitch
    DAGLISH, Eric Fitch
    The Life Story of Birds.

    London: J.M. Dent & Sons, 1930. Very nice copy of this first edition. Clean and tidy pale grey boards, with illustration to the front board. Beautiful black and white cuts throughout. viii, 236. pp
    200 by 140mm (7¾ by 5½ inches).

    Book ID: 2413
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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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    Book ID: 4200
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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 Mysterious Visit by HB (John Doyle)
    HB (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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    Book ID: 4496
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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 Papermaker in Ambert by HAASEN, Raymond.
    HAASEN, Raymond.
    The Papermaker in Ambert

    Paris: Albert Haasen, 1943. First edition. Signed original burin print by Haasen. Signed and dated in the plate to the bottom left. Signed in pencil by the author to the bottom right. On high quality watermarked art paper. In immaculate condition. blank to verso. Printed area is 24.5cm x 32.5cm the sheet is 39cm x 54.5cm. Raymond Haasen (1911-1983), was a master printer, painter and engraver, son of the intaglio printer Paul Haasen. He was active in Paris between 1920 and 1944. R. Haasen produced, among other things, the etchings for the covers of the two volumes of La Fontaine's Fables illustrated by Chagall (Vollard, 1952) as well as thirty-nine etchings for Chagall's Bible produced between 1952 and 1956…

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    Paris: Albert Haasen, 1943. First edition. Signed original burin print by Haasen. Signed and dated in the plate to the bottom left. Signed in pencil by the author to the bottom right. On high quality watermarked art paper. In immaculate condition. blank to verso. Printed area is 24.5cm x 32.5cm the sheet is 39cm x 54.5cm. Raymond Haasen (1911-1983), was a master printer, painter and engraver, son of the intaglio printer Paul Haasen. He was active in Paris between 1920 and 1944. R. Haasen produced, among other things, the etchings for the covers of the two volumes of La Fontaine's Fables illustrated by Chagall (Vollard, 1952) as well as thirty-nine etchings for Chagall's Bible produced between 1952 and 1956 (Vollard, 1956).

    . Première édition. Épreuve originale au burin signée par Haasen. Signée et datée dans la planche en bas à gauche. Signée au crayon par l'auteur en bas à droite. Sur papier d'art filigrané de haute qualité. En état impeccable. Vierge au verso. La surface imprimée est de 24.5cm x 32.5cm, la feuille est de 39cm x 54.5cm. Raymond Haasen (1911-1983) était un maître imprimeur, peintre et graveur, fils de l'imprimeur en taille-douce Paul Haasen. Il a travaillé à Paris entre 1920 et 1944. R. Haasen a réalisé, entre autres, les eaux-fortes des couvertures des deux volumes des Fables de La Fontaine illustrées par Chagall (Vollard, 1952) ainsi que trente-neuf eaux-fortes pour la Bible de Chagall réalisées entre 1952 et 1956 (Vollard, 1956).

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  • The Parnellite Split. by TIMES, The
    TIMES, The
    The Parnellite Split. Or the Disruption of the Irish Parliamentary Party.

    London: George Edward Wright / George Routledge & Sons, 1891. A nice copy, albeit ex-Library, of this account of a turbulent period in Anglo-Irish Political History. Burgundy buckram, with gilt titles. Parnell had founded the Irish Parliamentary Party, which dominated Nationalist representation at Westminster, and stood a good chance of obtaining Home Rule from Gladstone's government. But when Parnell was cited as a party in the divorce of Katherine O'Shea, there was a scandal and rift. The party split, and this book contains the Times articles which told of the divisions in the subsequent year. It accounts for the period October to November 1890. Parnell died in October 1891. The front and read board are in good, clean condition,…

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    London: George Edward Wright / George Routledge & Sons, 1891. A nice copy, albeit ex-Library, of this account of a turbulent period in Anglo-Irish Political History. Burgundy buckram, with gilt titles. Parnell had founded the Irish Parliamentary Party, which dominated Nationalist representation at Westminster, and stood a good chance of obtaining Home Rule from Gladstone's government. But when Parnell was cited as a party in the divorce of Katherine O'Shea, there was a scandal and rift. The party split, and this book contains the Times articles which told of the divisions in the subsequent year. It accounts for the period October to November 1890. Parnell died in October 1891. The front and read board are in good, clean condition, but there is a little fading and fraying to the spine. Library number to the base of the spine. Library sticker to the ffep and a few other library marks and writings elsewhere. Other than these, the book is in very good condition. 220 by 130mm (8¾ by 5 inches). XX, 196, [iv] pages.

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    Book ID: 2357
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  • The Path to Power. by THATCHER, Margaret
    THATCHER, Margaret
    The Path to Power.

    London: Harper Collins, 1995. First edition, first impression. Original black cloth, spine lettered in gilt, blue end papers. With its original dust jacket. With 20 leaves of photographic reproductions. This is the second book of Mrs. Thatcher's autobiography, covering the years of her childhood up to her election as Prime Minister. With separate b/w photo signed by Thatcher. Fine in a fine dust jacket. 656 pp. 240 x 160 mm (9½ x 6¼ inches).

    Book ID: 2333
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  • The Penguin Atlas of Diasporas. by CHALIAND, Gerard & RAGEAU, Jean-Pierre
    CHALIAND, Gerard & RAGEAU, Jean-Pierre
    The Penguin Atlas of Diasporas. Maps by Catherine Petit. Translated from the French by A.M. Berrett

    London: Viking Penguin, 1995. A lovely copy of this fascinating atlas. Text, maps and a few photographs of the most important migrations of the modern period. These include the Jewish, Armenian, Gypsy, Black, Chinese, Indian, Irish, Greek, Lebanese, Palestinian and the Vietnames and Korean diasporas. Clean and tidy dust wrapper over clean black boards. Oblong octavo. Internally clean and tidy throughout. 190 by 250mm (7½ by 9¾ inches). 184 pages.

    Book ID: 3280
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  • The Pocket and the Stud : or, Practical hints on the Management of the Stable by HIEOVER, Harry. [Charles Bindley]
    HIEOVER, Harry. [Charles Bindley]
    The Pocket and the Stud : or, Practical hints on the Management of the Stable

    London: Longman, Brown, Green & Longmans, 1848. A lovely copy of this first edition. An interesting English guide dedicated to horse owners, illustrated with a beautiful steel engraving (first printing). based on a work by the author Harry Hieover pseudonym of Charles Bindley (1795/6–1859). Half tan morocco, smooth spine decorated with blind stamped design, gilded title, green percaline boards, the first decorated with a gilt decoration. The boards and spine are in good, clean condition. A touch of rubbing only. Internally the book is in very nice condition. Some light foxing otherwise very good copy. Bookplate of Alfred André, a great bibliophile, from a Nimes Protestant family who made their money in the silk trade, then in banking. He became…

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    London: Longman, Brown, Green & Longmans, 1848. A lovely copy of this first edition. An interesting English guide dedicated to horse owners, illustrated with a beautiful steel engraving (first printing). based on a work by the author Harry Hieover pseudonym of Charles Bindley (1795/6–1859). Half tan morocco, smooth spine decorated with blind stamped design, gilded title, green percaline boards, the first decorated with a gilt decoration. The boards and spine are in good, clean condition. A touch of rubbing only. Internally the book is in very nice condition. Some light foxing otherwise very good copy. Bookplate of Alfred André, a great bibliophile, from a Nimes Protestant family who made their money in the silk trade, then in banking. He became regent of the Bank of France in 1871. xvi, 216, 32 pages. 32 page edverts fro new works by Longman to rear. 180 by 110mm (7 by 4¼ inches). he author Charles Bindley (1795/6–1859) was a British sports writer specializing in horses and outdoor sports, particularly hunting and stable management.

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    Book ID: 4153
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  • The Princesse De Lamballe: A Sketch. by MONTEFIORE, Sir Francis
    MONTEFIORE, Sir Francis
    The Princesse De Lamballe: A Sketch.

    London: Richard Bentley And Son, 1896. First edition in neat library brown cloth hardback binding, with title in gilt to the spine. Ex-library copy with usual stamps to a few pages. With numerous illustrations. The tragic life of the Princess Marie-Louise Thérèse of Savoy-Carignan (1749 1792), who was a friend and confidante of Marie Antoinette. Her fate was to be put to death in the September Massacres of the French revolution. 210 pages. 250 x 190 mm (9¾ x 7½ inches).

    Book ID: 2849
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  • The R.B. Adam Library relating to Dr. Samuel Johnson and his era: Volume the first by ADAM, R. B.
    ADAM, R. B.
    The R.B. Adam Library relating to Dr. Samuel Johnson and his era: Volume the first Letters of Samuel Johnson, James Boswell, Edmund Burke, Joshua Reynolds, and David Garrick.

    London and New York: Oxford University Press, 1929. First Edition. In original dust jacket. Signed dedication to front from author to William C. Carroll. Hardback in blue cloth with gilt decoration and titles to spine. Limited to 500 copies. Dust jacket has loss to the top and bottom of the spine, and moderate darkening. In archival protection. Book itself has a little rubbing to top and base of spine. Internally, generally very clean, but has some smoke damage to the top edge of the initial pages, and to the bottom closed page edge. Overall a very useable copy, enhanced by the author's signature. Profuse facsimiles and illustrations throughout. Perhaps most important of the three volumes as it includes the…

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    London and New York: Oxford University Press, 1929. First Edition. In original dust jacket. Signed dedication to front from author to William C. Carroll. Hardback in blue cloth with gilt decoration and titles to spine. Limited to 500 copies. Dust jacket has loss to the top and bottom of the spine, and moderate darkening. In archival protection. Book itself has a little rubbing to top and base of spine. Internally, generally very clean, but has some smoke damage to the top edge of the initial pages, and to the bottom closed page edge. Overall a very useable copy, enhanced by the author's signature. Profuse facsimiles and illustrations throughout. Perhaps most important of the three volumes as it includes the text of many letters not previously reproduced. 280 x 210 mm (11 x 8¼ inches).

    . Première édition. En jaquette d'origine. Dédicace signée au recto par l'auteur à William C. Carroll. Livre relié en toile bleue avec décoration et titres dorés au dos. Limité à 500 exemplaires. La jaquette présente une perte en haut et en bas du dos, ainsi qu'un assombrissement modéré. Elle est protégée par un film d'archivage. Le livre lui-même présente quelques frottements en haut et à la base du dos. L'intérieur est généralement très propre, mais le bord supérieur des premières pages et le bord inférieur de la page fermée sont endommagés par la fumée. Dans l'ensemble, il s'agit d'un exemplaire très utilisable, rehaussé par la signature de l'auteur. Nombreux fac-similés et illustrations tout au long de l'ouvrage. Peut-être le plus important des trois volumes, car il contient le texte de nombreuses lettres qui n'avaient pas été reproduites auparavant. 280 x 210 mm

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  • The Rake's Progress. by SEARLE. Ronald
    SEARLE. Ronald
    The Rake's Progress.

    London: Perpetua, 1955. A nice copy of this first edition. No dust wrapper. Clean black cloth. Inside in very good condition. Front free end paper has been removed. 120 pages, 250 by 190mm (9¾ by 7½ inches). 255 by 185mm (10 by 7¼ inches).

    Book ID: 3243
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  • The Rudiments of the Chinese Language, with Dialogues, Exercises, and a Vocabulary. by SUMMERS, Reverend James
    SUMMERS, Reverend James
    The Rudiments of the Chinese Language, with Dialogues, Exercises, and a Vocabulary.

    London: Bernard Quaritch, 1864. First Edition. Ex library, with the usual stamps etc. Original brown embossed cloth boards. Yellow endpapers. Complete with the frontispiece folding table of tsz-pu, or 'radicals'. The book block has almost come away from the boards at the spine. The spine has cracking and splitting. Pages clean inside. An ideal book for a repair / rebind. 159 pages. 170 x 110 mm (6¾ x 4¼ inches).

    . Première édition. Ex-bibliothèque, avec les tampons habituels, etc. Original en toile gaufrée marron. Pages de garde jaunes. Complet avec le tableau dépliant frontispice des tsz-pu, ou "radicaux". Le corps du livre s'est presque détaché des planches au niveau du dos. Le dos présente des craquelures et des fissures.…

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    London: Bernard Quaritch, 1864. First Edition. Ex library, with the usual stamps etc. Original brown embossed cloth boards. Yellow endpapers. Complete with the frontispiece folding table of tsz-pu, or 'radicals'. The book block has almost come away from the boards at the spine. The spine has cracking and splitting. Pages clean inside. An ideal book for a repair / rebind. 159 pages. 170 x 110 mm (6¾ x 4¼ inches).

    . Première édition. Ex-bibliothèque, avec les tampons habituels, etc. Original en toile gaufrée marron. Pages de garde jaunes. Complet avec le tableau dépliant frontispice des tsz-pu, ou "radicaux". Le corps du livre s'est presque détaché des planches au niveau du dos. Le dos présente des craquelures et des fissures. Les pages sont propres à l'intérieur. Un livre idéal pour une réparation ou une reliure. 159 pages. 170 x 110 mm (6¾ x 4¼ pouces).

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    Book ID: 5113
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  • "Here's How!" signed and inscribed by Harry Craddock
    The Savoy Cocktail Book. by CRADDOCK, Harry
    CRADDOCK, Harry
    The Savoy Cocktail Book. Being a Compendium of Cocktails, Sours, Flips, Toddies, Coolers, Smashes, Daisies, Highballs, Egg Noggs, Tom Collins, Sangarees, Punches, Cobblers, Rickeys, Juleps, Slings, Shrubs, Fizzes, Frappé, Fixes & Cups

    London: Constable & co ltd. Scarce. New and enlarged edition of this classic, printed in 1933 with a gift inscription / signature by Craddock to the colophon dated May 18th 1934. No dust wrapper. The hardback boards are bright orange with black titles. Still in bright, clean condition with just a touch of marking. Endpapers show a devil mask and high class revellers. Internally, in good condition with amusing colour illustrations by Gilbert Rumbold. 204 pages. 190 x 125 mm (7½ x 5 inches)

    Book ID: 3322
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  • The Second Annual Report of the Catholic Institute of Great Britain: by CATHOLIC INSTITUTE OF GREAT BRITAIN
    CATHOLIC INSTITUTE OF GREAT BRITAIN
    The Second Annual Report of the Catholic Institute of Great Britain: With an Appendix; Containing an Abstract of Cash Account, ending 12th May 1840, List of Auxiliary Branches, List of Publications, Names and Number of Tracts, Particulars of distribution, and Forms of Bequests.

    Edition: First Edition

    London: C. Richards: 1840. 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. 26pp.

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

    Book ID: 1301
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