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  • With three hand coloured caricatures
    London und Paris. by [BÖTTIGER, C. A. & C. Bertuch]
    [BÖTTIGER, C. A. & C. Bertuch]
    London und Paris. Zwenter Jahrgang, No. III. drittes stuch

    Weimar: im Verlage der Industrie Comptoirs, 1799. First edition. Original orange paper covers. This is the third volume in the first year. (Strangely, although appearing the year after it first appeared, it states "Twentieth year" to the front cover. Presumably this is a printers error for "Second year"). The covers have black titles and decoration in gothic script. A touch of marking and rubbing to the covers. The preface states that issue were published every six weeks, usually containing five or more sheets of text an "usually four copperplate engravings, with coloured and black and white caricatures, drawings, plans and notated songs." This issue (complete in itself) contains text pages [188]-278, [i]. with contents to the rear. Although the…

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    Weimar: im Verlage der Industrie Comptoirs, 1799. First edition. Original orange paper covers. This is the third volume in the first year. (Strangely, although appearing the year after it first appeared, it states "Twentieth year" to the front cover. Presumably this is a printers error for "Second year"). The covers have black titles and decoration in gothic script. A touch of marking and rubbing to the covers. The preface states that issue were published every six weeks, usually containing five or more sheets of text an "usually four copperplate engravings, with coloured and black and white caricatures, drawings, plans and notated songs." This issue (complete in itself) contains text pages [188]-278, [i]. with contents to the rear. Although the text of this issue deals with London and Paris, the illustrations are all regarding London. The illustrations are #VII, VIII & IX. (complete for this volume). The illustrations comprise [vii]: "Meeting of the monied Interest" James Gillray. hand coloured folding engraving. Fox and others are alarmed by a new tax. Detached from the book. One of the folds has split and has been repaired some time ago. 21cm x 26cm. Originally published by Hannah Humphries in a larger format in December 1788. Original in the National Portrait Gallery. NPG D12672. [viii]; 'Horrors of the Irish-Union; - botheration of poor Pat - or - a whisper across the Channel' James Gillray. 21cm x 26cm. Hand coloured folding plate. The original, in a larger format, was published in December 1798. The original was signed Gillray. This edition isn't, although a tiny signature "C. Starck 99" to the bottom right. (Starck was an engraver associated with Gillray). National Portrait Gallery Ref. NPG D12673. [ix]; "A new Irish jaunting carr" the subtitle is "the Tandem, or Billy in his sulky," Isaac Cruikshank. Hand coloured folding plate. 21cm x 26.5cm. A reduced copy of the original. This edition is held in the Yale library.
    In excellent condition. The book itself is in sound condition, with moderate darkening and foxing to the pages. 21cm x 12.5cm. London und Paris was a German cultural and fashion periodical published roughly between 1798 and 1815 in Weimar, closely associated with Friedrich Justin Bertuch's Industrie-Comptoir press. It was co-edited by Karl August Böttiger, a prominent classical scholar and journalist, known for his work on art, theatre, and antiquity. The periodical offered a blend of reports on art, theatre, fashion, and urban culture.

    . Première édition. Couverture originale en papier orange. Il s'agit du troisième volume de la première année. (Étrangement, bien qu'il soit paru l'année suivant sa première publication, il est indiqué « Vingtième année » sur la couverture. Il s'agit probablement d'une erreur d'impression qui aurait dû indiquer « Deuxième année »). La couverture comporte des titres et des décorations en lettres gothiques noires. La couverture présente quelques marques et traces de frottement. La préface indique que le numéro était publié toutes les six semaines et contenait généralement cinq feuilles de texte ou plus, ainsi que « généralement quatre gravures sur cuivre, avec des caricatures en couleur et en noir et blanc, des dessins, des plans et des chansons annotées ». Ce numéro (complet en soi) contient les pages de texte [188]-278, [i]. avec le sommaire à la fin. Bien que le texte de ce numéro traite de Londres et de Paris, les illustrations concernent toutes Londres. Les illustrations sont les n° VII, VIII et IX (complètes pour ce volume). Les illustrations comprennent [vii] : « Meeting of the monied Interest » (Réunion des intérêts financiers) James Gillray. Gravure pliable coloriée à la main. Fox et d'autres sont alarmés par une nouvelle taxe. Détachée du livre. L'un des plis s'est déchiré et a été réparé il y a quelque temps. 21 cm x 26 cm. Publié à l'origine par Hannah Humphries dans un format plus grand en décembre 1788. Original conservé à la National Portrait Gallery. NPG D12672. [viii] ; « Horrors of the Irish-Union ; - botheration of poor Pat - or - a whisper across the Channel » (Les horreurs de l'union irlandaise ; - les ennuis du pauvre Pat - ou - un murmure à travers la Manche) James Gillray. 21 cm x 26 cm. Planche pliante coloriée à la main. L'original, dans un format plus grand, a été publié en décembre 1798. L'original était signé Gillray. Ce n'est pas le cas de cette édition, bien qu'une petite signature « C. Starck 99 » figure en bas à droite. (Starck était un graveur associé à Gillray). National Portrait Gallery Réf. NPG D12673. [ix] ; « Une nouvelle voiture irlandaise » dont le sous-titre est « Le tandem, ou Billy dans son sulky », Isaac Cruikshank. Planche pliante coloriée à la main. 21 cm x 26,5 cm. Copie réduite de l'original. Cette édition est conservée à la bibliothèque de Yale.
    En excellent état. Le livre lui-même est en bon état, avec un léger noircissement et des rousseurs sur les pages. 21 cm x 12,5 cm. London und Paris était un périodique culturel et de mode allemand publié entre 1798 et 1815 à Weimar, étroitement associé à la presse Industrie-Comptoir de Friedrich Justin Bertuch. Il était coédité par Karl August Böttiger, éminent érudit classique et journaliste, connu pour ses travaux sur l'art, le théâtre et l'Antiquité. Le périodique proposait un mélange de reportages sur l'art, le théâtre, la mode et la culture urbaine.

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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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  • With three Gillray caricatures (two hand coloured) and a lovely coloured London map.
    London und Paris. by [BÖTTIGER, C. A. & C. Bertuch]
    [BÖTTIGER, C. A. & C. Bertuch]
    London und Paris. Erster Jahrgang, No. II.

    Weimar: im Verlage der Industrie Comptoirs, 1798. First edition. Original orange paper covers. This is the second volume in the first year. The covers have black titles and decoration in gothic script. A touch of marking and rubbing to the covers. The preface states that issue were published every six weeks, usually containing five or more sheets of text an "usually four copperplate engravings, with coloured and black and white caricatures, drawings, plans and notated songs." This issue (complete in itself) contains text pages [112]-216 with index to the rear. Although the text of this issue deals with London and Paris, the illustrations are all regarding London. The illustrations are #iv-vii (complete for this volume). The illustrations comprise [iv]:James…

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    Weimar: im Verlage der Industrie Comptoirs, 1798. First edition. Original orange paper covers. This is the second volume in the first year. The covers have black titles and decoration in gothic script. A touch of marking and rubbing to the covers. The preface states that issue were published every six weeks, usually containing five or more sheets of text an "usually four copperplate engravings, with coloured and black and white caricatures, drawings, plans and notated songs." This issue (complete in itself) contains text pages [112]-216 with index to the rear. Although the text of this issue deals with London and Paris, the illustrations are all regarding London. The illustrations are #iv-vii (complete for this volume). The illustrations comprise [iv]:James Gillray - "Search night, or State Watchmen" Folding, hand coloured engraving. This shows seven of the most prominent Whigs in a narrow, rundown room surprised in their supposedly treasonous plots against the country by the "State Watchmen" (Prime Minister William Pitt, and Secretary of State for the Home Department Henry Dundas). The "Conspirators" include the Whig leader Charles James Fox and his frequent ally, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, now climbing the ladder to the roof, the Dukes of Bedford and Norfolk going up the chimney, and the Whig politicians Horne Tooke, John Nicholls, and George Tierney cowering beneath the table. As the bolted door is smashed in by Pitt and Dundas, all but Lord Moira, standing apart and across the room, present their backs to the guard, looking behind them guiltily. First published in March 1798, this sheet is beautifully coloured and without edgewear. National Portrait Gallery ref: NPG D12633. This copy is slightly reduced in size to the Hannah Humphrey printing (ours is 21cm x 26cm.) and doesn't have the H. Humphrey imprint. [v]; James Gillray, "The Tree of Liberty..." Round a bare and decayed oak-tree is twined a serpent with the head of Fox; he has scaly arms with human hands and holds out a damaged apple inscribed "Reform", saying, "nice Apple, Johnny!...." First published May 1798. Beautifully hand coloured folding sheet, with no damage to it. British Museum ref: 1868,0808.6739. This copy is slightly reduced in size to the Hannah Humphrey printing (ours is 26cm x 19.5cm) and doesn't have the H. Humphrey imprint. [VI]: James Gillray "The Explanation." Originally published May 30th 1798. An un-coloured copy here, shows a duel between the current Prime Minister William Pitt and one of the leaders of the opposition Whigs, George Tierney. (The duel fought on May 28th). This copy is slightly reduced in size to the Hannah Humphrey printing (ours is 21cm x 26cm.) and doesn't have the H. Humphrey imprint. In excellent condition. British Museum ref: 1868,0808.6744. [VII] "A New Pocket Plan of the cities of London and Westminster with the Borough of Southwark comprehending the New Buildings and other Alterations to the year 1798" Nicely hand coloured. There are no engraver / mapmaker details but by William Faden. Conforms to the London Museum holding ref: A18849. 29cm x 54.5cm. A reduced copy of this original Faden publication. None of the illustrations are available to purchase (in their original or in this format) at the time of cataloguing. London und Paris was a German cultural and fashion periodical published roughly between 1798 and 1815 in Weimar, closely associated with Friedrich Justin Bertuch's Industrie-Comptoir press. It was co-edited by Karl August Böttiger, a prominent classical scholar and journalist, known for his work on art, theatre, and antiquity. The periodical offered a blend of reports on art, theatre, fashion, and urban culture

    . Première édition. Couverture originale en papier orange. Il s'agit du deuxième volume de la première année. La couverture comporte des titres et des décorations en caractères gothiques noirs. La couverture présente quelques traces de marques et de frottements. La préface indique que les numéros étaient publiés toutes les six semaines et contenaient généralement cinq feuilles de texte ou plus, ainsi que « généralement quatre gravures sur cuivre, avec des caricatures en couleur et en noir et blanc, des dessins, des plans et des chansons annotées ». Ce numéro (complet en soi) contient les pages de texte [112]-216 avec un index à la fin. Bien que le texte de ce numéro traite de Londres et de Paris, les illustrations concernent toutes Londres. Les illustrations sont les numéros iv-vii (complètes pour ce volume). Les illustrations comprennent [iv] : James Gillray - « Search night, or State Watchmen » (Nuit de recherche, ou les gardiens de l'État). Gravure pliable, colorée à la main. Elle montre sept des whigs les plus éminents dans une pièce étroite et délabrée, surpris dans leurs complots prétendument traîtres contre le pays par les « gardiens de l'État » (le Premier ministre William Pitt et le secrétaire d'État à l'Intérieur Henry Dundas). Parmi les « conspirateurs » figurent le leader whig Charles James Fox et son allié de longue date, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, qui escaladent l'échelle menant au toit, les ducs de Bedford et de Norfolk qui montent par la cheminée, et les politiciens whigs Horne Tooke, John Nicholls et George Tierney qui se cachent sous la table. Alors que Pitt et Dundas enfoncent la porte verrouillée, tous, à l'exception de Lord Moira, qui se tient à l'écart de l'autre côté de la pièce, tournent le dos aux gardes et regardent derrière eux d'un air coupable. Publiée pour la première fois en mars 1798, cette feuille est magnifiquement colorée et ne présente aucune usure sur les bords. Référence de la National Portrait Gallery : NPG D12633. Cette copie est légèrement réduite par rapport à l'impression de Hannah Humphrey (la nôtre mesure 21 cm x 26 cm) et ne porte pas la mention H. Humphrey. [v] ; James Gillray, « The Tree of Liberty... » (L'arbre de la liberté...) Un serpent à tête de renard s'enroule autour d'un chêne nu et pourri ; il a des bras écailleux avec des mains humaines et tient une pomme abîmée sur laquelle est inscrit « Reform » (Réforme), en disant « Belle pomme, Johnny !... ». Publié pour la première fois en mai 1798. Belle feuille pliante colorée à la main, sans aucun dommage. Référence du British Museum : 1868,0808.6739. Cette copie est légèrement plus petite que l'impression de Hannah Humphrey (la nôtre mesure 26 cm x 19,5 cm) et ne porte pas la mention H. Humphrey. [VI] : James Gillray « The Explanation ». Publié à l'origine le 30 mai 1798. Cette copie non colorée montre un duel entre le Premier ministre de l'époque, William Pitt, et l'un des leaders de l'opposition whig, George Tierney. (Le duel a eu lieu le 28 mai). Cette copie est légèrement plus petite que l'impression de Hannah Humphrey (la nôtre mesure 21 cm x 26 cm) et ne porte pas la marque H. Humphrey. En excellent état. Référence du British Museum : 1868,0808.6744. [VII] « Nouveau plan de poche des villes de Londres et Westminster avec le borough de Southwark, comprenant les nouveaux bâtiments et autres modifications jusqu'en 1798 ». Joliment coloré à la main. Il n'y a pas de détails sur le graveur/cartographe, mais il est signé William Faden. Conforme à la référence du London Museum : A18849. 29 cm x 54,5 cm. Copie réduite de cette publication originale de Faden. Aucune des illustrations n'est disponible à l'achat (dans leur format original ou dans ce format) au moment du catalogage. London und Paris était un périodique allemand consacré à la culture et à la mode, publié entre 1798 et 1815 à Weimar, étroitement associé à la presse Industrie-Comptoir de Friedrich Justin Bertuch. Il était coédité par Karl August Böttiger, éminent érudit classique et journaliste, connu pour ses travaux sur l'art, le théâtre et l'Antiquité. Le périodique proposait un mélange de reportages sur l'art, le théâtre, la mode et la culture urbaine.

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  • The Tower of London by McKIVRAGEN, Terry
    McKIVRAGEN, Terry
    The Tower of London

    N.P, C1990. An attractive print of a water colour landscape by McKivragen, showing the Tower of London from across the Thames, with a red barge in the middle ground. A very high quality print, unsigned in the plate by by Terry McKirvragen, and with the title beneath. The print is done onto embossed art card, which gives an attractive border. The paper is held under passe partout card with a yellow bevelled edge. The passe partout is very slightly darkened with a couple of very light marks. Held under glass in a contemporary gilt faux antique frame. A very attractive work. Paper area 21cm x 15.5cm. Frame is 40cm x 34cm. Terry McKivragan (1929-2013) was a British artist born…

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    N.P, C1990. An attractive print of a water colour landscape by McKivragen, showing the Tower of London from across the Thames, with a red barge in the middle ground. A very high quality print, unsigned in the plate by by Terry McKirvragen, and with the title beneath. The print is done onto embossed art card, which gives an attractive border. The paper is held under passe partout card with a yellow bevelled edge. The passe partout is very slightly darkened with a couple of very light marks. Held under glass in a contemporary gilt faux antique frame. A very attractive work. Paper area 21cm x 15.5cm. Frame is 40cm x 34cm. Terry McKivragan (1929-2013) was a British artist born in Cheshire in 1929. He studied at Wimbledon Art School, and pursued a career in commercial art before becoming a full time watercolour artist in 1986. He specialised in landscapes and sporting scenes.

    . Une jolie reproduction d'une aquarelle de McKivragen représentant la Tour de Londres vue depuis l'autre rive de la Tamise, avec une péniche rouge au milieu. Une reproduction de très haute qualité, non signée par Terry McKirvragen, avec le titre inscrit en dessous. L'impression est réalisée sur une carte artistique gaufrée, ce qui lui confère une bordure attrayante. Le papier est maintenu sous un passe-partout avec un bord biseauté jaune. Le passe-partout est très légèrement assombri et présente quelques marques très légères. Il est maintenu sous verre dans un cadre contemporain doré imitation antique. Une œuvre très attrayante. Surface du papier : 21 cm x 15,5 cm. Le cadre mesure 40 cm x 34 cm. Terry McKivragan (1929-2013) était un artiste britannique né dans le Cheshire en 1929. Il a étudié à la Wimbledon Art School et a poursuivi une carrière dans l'art commercial avant de devenir aquarelliste à plein temps en 1986. Il s'est spécialisé dans les paysages et les scènes sportives.

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  • St Paul's Cathedral by McKIVRAGEN, Terry
    McKIVRAGEN, Terry
    St Paul's Cathedral

    London: N.P, C1990. An attractive print of a water colour landscape by McKivragen, showing St Paul's Cathedral from the Thames, with a skiff in the foreground. A very high quality print, signed in the plate, and with the title beneath. The print is done onto embossed art card, which gives an attractive border. The paper is held under passepartout card with a yellow bevelled edge. The passe partout is very slightly darkened with a couple of very light marks. Held under glass in a contemporary gilt faux antique frame. A very attractive work. Paper area 21cm x 15.5cm. Frame is 40cm x 34cm. Terry McKivragan (1929-2013) was a British artist born in Cheshire in 1929. He studied at Wimbledon…

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    London: N.P, C1990. An attractive print of a water colour landscape by McKivragen, showing St Paul's Cathedral from the Thames, with a skiff in the foreground. A very high quality print, signed in the plate, and with the title beneath. The print is done onto embossed art card, which gives an attractive border. The paper is held under passepartout card with a yellow bevelled edge. The passe partout is very slightly darkened with a couple of very light marks. Held under glass in a contemporary gilt faux antique frame. A very attractive work. Paper area 21cm x 15.5cm. Frame is 40cm x 34cm. Terry McKivragan (1929-2013) was a British artist born in Cheshire in 1929. He studied at Wimbledon Art School, and pursued a career in commercial art before becoming a full time watercolour artist in 1986. He specialised in landscapes and sporting scenes. Une jolie reproduction d'une aquarelle de McKivragen représentant la cathédrale Saint-Paul vue depuis la Tamise, avec une barque au premier plan. Une reproduction de très haute qualité, signée dans la plaque, avec le titre en dessous. L'impression est réalisée sur une carte artistique gaufrée, ce qui lui confère une bordure attrayante. Le papier est maintenu sous un passe-partout à bord biseauté jaune. Le passe-partout est très légèrement assombri et présente quelques marques très légères. Il est maintenu sous verre dans un cadre contemporain doré imitation antique. Une œuvre très attrayante. Surface du papier : 21 cm x 15,5 cm. Cadre : 40 cm x 34 cm. Terry McKivragan (1929-2013) était un artiste britannique né dans le Cheshire en 1929. Il a étudié à la Wimbledon Art School et a poursuivi une carrière dans l'art commercial avant de devenir aquarelliste à plein temps en 1986. Il s'est spécialisé dans les paysages et les scènes sportives.

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  • Londres et ses environs by BAEDEKER, Karl
    BAEDEKER, Karl
    Londres et ses environs Manuel du voyager aver 5 cartes et 43 plans

    Leipzig / Paris: Karl Baedeker / Librairies Ollendorff, 1913. Second edition. Red stiff card covers with gilt titles. Slight marking and with a light crease to the front board, but in good condition. A decent copy, 160 by 110mm (6¼ by 4¼ inches). The frontis colour map (which is of the whole of England and Wales) has a closed tear to one edge, otherwise very good. The rest of the book is in good, slightly darkened condition. Deuxième édition. Couverture rigide rouge avec titres dorés. Légères marques et léger pli sur le plat avant, mais en bon état. Exemplaire correct, 160 x 110 mm (6¼ x 4¼ pouces). La carte en couleurs en frontispice (qui représente l'ensemble de l'Angleterre…

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    Leipzig / Paris: Karl Baedeker / Librairies Ollendorff, 1913. Second edition. Red stiff card covers with gilt titles. Slight marking and with a light crease to the front board, but in good condition. A decent copy, 160 by 110mm (6¼ by 4¼ inches). The frontis colour map (which is of the whole of England and Wales) has a closed tear to one edge, otherwise very good. The rest of the book is in good, slightly darkened condition. Deuxième édition. Couverture rigide rouge avec titres dorés. Légères marques et léger pli sur le plat avant, mais en bon état. Exemplaire correct, 160 x 110 mm (6¼ x 4¼ pouces). La carte en couleurs en frontispice (qui représente l'ensemble de l'Angleterre et du Pays de Galles) présente une déchirure fermée sur un bord, mais est sinon en très bon état. Le reste du livre est en bon état, légèrement noirci.

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  • The Countie and Citie of Lyncolne described with the Armes of them that have bene Earles thereof since the conquest. by SPEED. John.
    SPEED. John.
    The Countie and Citie of Lyncolne described with the Armes of them that have bene Earles thereof since the conquest.

    LONDON: Thomas Basset and Richard Chiswell. Attractive full colour example of Speed's map of Lincoln, from an early (1676) edition of Speed's Theatre of Great Britain. Includes multiple coats of arms and a large inset plan of the town of Lincoln. The hand colouring is attractive and bright, but there are marks and stains to the edges of the map, and a little darkening. There are old pin holes to the corners where one pinned to the wall! To the rear are pages 63 and 64 with the description of Lincolnshire and list of the Hundreds in the county. The decoration of the text title identifies the edition as that of 1676. Centre fold. There are a few tape…

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    LONDON: Thomas Basset and Richard Chiswell. Attractive full colour example of Speed's map of Lincoln, from an early (1676) edition of Speed's Theatre of Great Britain. Includes multiple coats of arms and a large inset plan of the town of Lincoln. The hand colouring is attractive and bright, but there are marks and stains to the edges of the map, and a little darkening. There are old pin holes to the corners where one pinned to the wall! To the rear are pages 63 and 64 with the description of Lincolnshire and list of the Hundreds in the county. The decoration of the text title identifies the edition as that of 1676. Centre fold. There are a few tape remnants to the verso and some small repairs with archival tape. 42cm x 54cm. British historian John Speed is perhaps the most famous English mapmaker of the seventeenth century. His reputation rests on two great books: The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine, produced initially in 1611-1612 and A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, published in 1627, the first general atlas of the world to be created in England.

    . Attrayant exemple en couleur de la carte de Lincoln de Speed, tirée d'une édition ancienne (1676) du Speed's Theatre of Great Britain. Elle comprend plusieurs armoiries et un grand plan en médaillon de la ville de Lincoln. La coloration à la main est attrayante et brillante, mais il y a des marques et des taches sur les bords de la carte, ainsi qu'un léger assombrissement. Il y a de vieux trous d'épingle dans les coins où l'on a épinglé la carte au mur ! Au verso, les pages 63 et 64 contiennent la description du Lincolnshire et la liste des centaines du comté. La décoration du titre du texte identifie l'édition comme étant celle de 1676. Pli central. Il y a quelques restes de ruban adhésif au verso et quelques petites réparations avec du ruban adhésif d'archivage. 42cm x 54cm. L'historien britannique John Speed est peut-être le cartographe anglais le plus célèbre du XVIIe siècle. Sa réputation repose sur deux grands livres : The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine, produit initialement en 1611-1612 et A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, publié en 1627, le premier atlas général du monde créé en Angleterre.

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  • A new and accurate description of all the Direct and Partial Cross Roads in England and Wales.... by PATERSON, Daniel.
    PATERSON, Daniel.
    A new and accurate description of all the Direct and Partial Cross Roads in England and Wales.... [Bound together with] A travelling Dictionary ; or Alphabetical Tables.... [together with].... Direct and Principal Cross Roads of Scotland.

    London: T. Carnan, 1781. A lovely copy of this set of three books, bound as one. Original leather boards, with a newer leather spine and black and burgundy labels with gilt titles. Binding is in good, clean condition. Lovely clean folding map of the roads of England and Wales as a frontis. The first volume is a 1785 fifth edition. The first part is an index of crossroads, followed by a list of main roads. The second volume is a travelling dictionary, or alphabetical tables, showing the distances between significant towns. This is also 1781, and is the fourth edition of this volume. The third volume (1781, fifth edition) is principal cross roads of Scotland. A beautifully clean example.…

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    London: T. Carnan, 1781. A lovely copy of this set of three books, bound as one. Original leather boards, with a newer leather spine and black and burgundy labels with gilt titles. Binding is in good, clean condition. Lovely clean folding map of the roads of England and Wales as a frontis. The first volume is a 1785 fifth edition. The first part is an index of crossroads, followed by a list of main roads. The second volume is a travelling dictionary, or alphabetical tables, showing the distances between significant towns. This is also 1781, and is the fourth edition of this volume. The third volume (1781, fifth edition) is principal cross roads of Scotland. A beautifully clean example. Essential for those sunspot days when your satnav doesn't work. xxiv, 265., iv, 180., ii, [16] (pagination is 32 but this is the number of columns, two per page) pages. 18.5cm x 11cm.

    . Un bel exemplaire de cette série de trois livres, reliés en un seul. Les planches sont en cuir d'origine, le dos est en cuir plus récent et les étiquettes sont noires et bordeaux avec des titres dorés. La reliure est en bon état. Belle carte dépliante des routes d'Angleterre et du Pays de Galles en frontispice. Le premier volume est une cinquième édition de 1785. La première partie est un index des carrefours, suivi d'une liste des routes principales. Le second volume est un dictionnaire de voyage, ou des tables alphabétiques, indiquant les distances entre les villes importantes. Il s'agit également de 1781, et c'est la quatrième édition de ce volume. Le troisième volume (1781, cinquième édition) est consacré aux principales routes d'Écosse. Un exemplaire d'une propreté irréprochable. Indispensable pour les jours de taches solaires où votre GPS ne fonctionne pas. xxiv, 265, iv, 180, ii, [16] (la pagination est de 32 mais il s'agit du nombre de colonnes, deux par page) pages. 18.5cm x 11cm.

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  • Forest Trees and Woodland Scenery as described in Ancient and Modern Poets. by MENZIES, William.
    MENZIES, William.
    Forest Trees and Woodland Scenery as described in Ancient and Modern Poets.

    London: Longman's, Green & Co, 1875. First Edition. Containing 20 full colour chromolithographs, mounted as issued, by M. & N. Hanhart after water-colours by Elphinstone, Walton, and Nutt. Ex public library copy but still in very good, clean condition. Rebound in half dark green leather and green buckram boards. A little bumping to the spine and slight fading to the spine. Internally reasonably clean and tidy, with sporadic foxing, but with a small library stamp to the border of each tipped in chromolithograph. Library label to the inside front board, and to the base of the title page. A scarce item. There are none for sale at the time of cataloguing, and the last auction sale seems to have…

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    London: Longman's, Green & Co, 1875. First Edition. Containing 20 full colour chromolithographs, mounted as issued, by M. & N. Hanhart after water-colours by Elphinstone, Walton, and Nutt. Ex public library copy but still in very good, clean condition. Rebound in half dark green leather and green buckram boards. A little bumping to the spine and slight fading to the spine. Internally reasonably clean and tidy, with sporadic foxing, but with a small library stamp to the border of each tipped in chromolithograph. Library label to the inside front board, and to the base of the title page. A scarce item. There are none for sale at the time of cataloguing, and the last auction sale seems to have been in 2019. vi, [ii], 151 pages. 20 unnumbered chromolithographs. 36cm x 26cm. Confroms to WorldCat / FirstSearch OCLC: 39137538. Contents. POETS: Old Testament; GREEK POETS. Homer ; Hesiod ; Aeschylus ; Sophocles ; Theocritus ; Apollonius Rhodius ; Moschus. LATIN POETS. Lucretius ; Virgil ; Horace ; Ovid ; Lucan. ITALIAN POETS. Dante ; Ariosto ; Tasso. GERMAN POETS. Schiller ; Goethe. ENGLISH POETS. Chaucer ; Spenser ; Shakespeare ; Milton ; Dryden ; Pope ; Thomson ; Gray ; Cowper ; Macpherson ; Burns ; Wordsworth ; Sir Walter Scott ; Byron ; Longfellow (American) ; Tennyson. THE PLATES: Queen Victoria's Review Oak / A.Y. Nutt. Cedar (at maturity) / A.Y. Nutt. Horse chestnut at Ankerwycke / W.L. Walton. Poplar at Upton / W.L. Walton. Plane, Bagshot Park / W.L. Walton. Cluster pine, Belvidere / Sir H. Elphinstone. William the Conqueror's Oak / A.Y. Nutt. Birch at Obelisk Pond / A.Y. Nutt. Queen Elizabeth's Oak, Home Park / W.L. Walton. Elms, Windsor Home Park / A.Y. Nutt. Elms and yew, Upton Churchyard / W.L. Walton. Old beech, Obelisk Pond / W.L. Walton. Beech, Manor Hill. Winter / A.Y. Nutt. Avenue of limes, Cumberland Lodge / W.L. Walton. Old oak, Prince Consort's Gate / W.L. Walton. Old oaks, Cranbourne. November / Sir H. Elphinstone. Grove of yews, Belvidere / A.Y. Nutt. Oak near Cranbourne / A.Y. Nutt. Scotch fir, Braemar / A.Y. Nutt. Pinasters and cedars. in snow / W.L. Walton.

    . Première édition. Contient 20 chromolithographies en couleurs, montées comme il se doit, par M. & N. Hanhart d'après des aquarelles d'Elphinstone, Walton et Nutt. Exemplaire d'une bibliothèque publique, mais en très bon état. Relié en demi-cuir vert foncé et planches de bougran vert. Quelques bosses au dos et une légère décoloration au dos. L'intérieur est raisonnablement propre et ordonné, avec des rousseurs sporadiques, mais avec un petit tampon de bibliothèque sur le bord de chaque chromolithographie incluse. Étiquette de bibliothèque à l'intérieur de la première planche et à la base de la page de titre. Un ouvrage rare. Il n'y en a pas à vendre au moment du catalogage, et la dernière vente aux enchères semble avoir eu lieu en 2019. vi, [ii], 151 pages. 20 chromolithographies non numérotées. 36cm x 26cm. Confroms à WorldCat / FirstSearch OCLC : 39137538.

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  • The Crystal Palace Interior by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    The Crystal Palace Interior

    London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1867. First edition. Complete with 12 high quality colour lithographs and text. One of the "Nelsons' Pictorial Guide-Books for Tourists" series. Lilac covered blind and gilt stamped hardback with a colour lithograph pasted to the centre of the front cover. (This is one of the 12 lithographs). Pale blue end papers. Blind stamped booksellers embossed with "W.H. Smith & Co" to the front end paper. The work is complete with 11 lithographs inside, and 32 pages of accompanying text. There were other publications by Nelson at the same time. One was a portfolio with loose plates and 16 pages of text. Another with 24 plates combines the Interior and Exterior illustrations. Condition is excellent.…

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    London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1867. First edition. Complete with 12 high quality colour lithographs and text. One of the "Nelsons' Pictorial Guide-Books for Tourists" series. Lilac covered blind and gilt stamped hardback with a colour lithograph pasted to the centre of the front cover. (This is one of the 12 lithographs). Pale blue end papers. Blind stamped booksellers embossed with "W.H. Smith & Co" to the front end paper. The work is complete with 11 lithographs inside, and 32 pages of accompanying text. There were other publications by Nelson at the same time. One was a portfolio with loose plates and 16 pages of text. Another with 24 plates combines the Interior and Exterior illustrations. Condition is excellent. A little fading to the front cover and spine, but clean and with minimal handling. Internally clean and tidy throughout. 11cm x 17cm. 32 pages. Conforms to FirstSearch / WorldCat OCLC: 1152920294. See Also Gascoigne, Bamber. How to identify prints. New York : Thames and Hudson, 1986.; 30.

    . Première édition. Complète avec 12 lithographies en couleur de haute qualité et le texte. Fait partie de la série "Nelsons' Pictorial Guide-Books for Tourists". Reliure cartonnée à couverture lilas, estampillée à l'aveugle et dorée, avec une lithographie en couleur collée au centre de la couverture. (Il s'agit de l'une des 12 lithographies). Papiers de garde bleu pâle. La première page de garde porte le cachet du libraire "W.H. Smith & Co". L'ouvrage est complet avec 11 lithographies à l'intérieur et 32 pages de texte d'accompagnement. Nelson a publié d'autres ouvrages à la même époque. L'une d'entre elles était un portfolio avec des planches détachées et 16 pages de texte. Une autre avec 24 planches combinant les illustrations intérieures et extérieures. L'état de l'ouvrage est excellent. La couverture et le dos sont un peu décolorés, mais l'ouvrage est propre et n'a subi qu'un minimum de manipulations. L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé. 11cm x 17cm. 32 pages. Conforme à FirstSearch / WorldCat OCLC : 1152920294. Voir aussi Gascoigne, Bamber. Comment identifier les estampes. New York : Thames and Hudson, 1986 ; 30.

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  • Britannia Romana by Morden, Robert.
    Morden, Robert.
    Britannia Romana

    London: 1722. A very nice copy, with contemporary hand colouring, under passe partout. This is probably from the second (1722) edition of Camden's Britannia. 43cm x 39cm. Good, clean copy, with minimal darkening. Centre fold has been reinforced to the rear. Nice bright colouring. Tipped onto passe partout with archival tape. Frame is 49cm x 39cm. Very good condition. Shows Britain as named under Roman occupation.

    . Très bel exemplaire, avec coloriage à la main de l'époque, sous passe partout. Il s'agit probablement de la deuxième édition (1722) du Britannia de Camden. 43cm x 39cm. Bon exemplaire, propre, avec un noircissement minimal. La pliure centrale a été renforcée au dos. Belles couleurs vives. Le texte est collé sur le…

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    London: 1722. A very nice copy, with contemporary hand colouring, under passe partout. This is probably from the second (1722) edition of Camden's Britannia. 43cm x 39cm. Good, clean copy, with minimal darkening. Centre fold has been reinforced to the rear. Nice bright colouring. Tipped onto passe partout with archival tape. Frame is 49cm x 39cm. Very good condition. Shows Britain as named under Roman occupation.

    . Très bel exemplaire, avec coloriage à la main de l'époque, sous passe partout. Il s'agit probablement de la deuxième édition (1722) du Britannia de Camden. 43cm x 39cm. Bon exemplaire, propre, avec un noircissement minimal. La pliure centrale a été renforcée au dos. Belles couleurs vives. Le texte est collé sur le passe-partout avec du ruban adhésif d'archivage. Le cadre mesure 49 cm x 39 cm. Très bon état. Montre la Grande-Bretagne telle qu'elle est nommée sous l'occupation romaine.

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  • A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland, Containing a General Description of the Kingdom by WEBSTER, David
    WEBSTER, David
    A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland, Containing a General Description of the Kingdom

    Edinburgh: D Webster & D Schaw, 1817. First Edition. Contemporary half leather binding with gilt decoration and titles to the spine. The boards are significantly rubbed, and the gilt to the spine dulled, but still attractive and original. The "Elegant sheet map" of Scotland is present, but a quarter of it (North East) is missing, and there are a couple of closed tears to the rest of the sheet. The book itself is complete and in sound shape, but has moderate foxing / darkening throughout. XXviii, 676 pages + map. includes Errata. 210 by 130mm (8¼ by 5 inches). OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 25167176.

    . Première édition. Reliure contemporaine en demi-cuir avec décoration et titres dorés au dos.…

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    Edinburgh: D Webster & D Schaw, 1817. First Edition. Contemporary half leather binding with gilt decoration and titles to the spine. The boards are significantly rubbed, and the gilt to the spine dulled, but still attractive and original. The "Elegant sheet map" of Scotland is present, but a quarter of it (North East) is missing, and there are a couple of closed tears to the rest of the sheet. The book itself is complete and in sound shape, but has moderate foxing / darkening throughout. XXviii, 676 pages + map. includes Errata. 210 by 130mm (8¼ by 5 inches). OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 25167176.

    . Première édition. Reliure contemporaine en demi-cuir avec décoration et titres dorés au dos. Les planches sont considérablement frottées et la dorure du dos est ternie, mais l'ouvrage reste attrayant et original. La "carte en feuille élégante" de l'Ecosse est présente, mais il manque un quart de la carte (Nord-Est), et il y a quelques déchirures fermées sur le reste de la feuille. Le livre lui-même est complet et en bon état, mais présente des rousseurs modérées. XXviii, 676 pages + carte. comprend l'Errata. 210 par 130mm (8¼ par 5 pouces). Numéro OCLC / Identificateur unique : 25167176

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  • Views of London by LONDON STEREOSCOPE & PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY
    LONDON STEREOSCOPE & PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY
    Views of London

    London Stereoscope and Photographic Company Ltd, 1889. An attractive collection of 25 published albumen photographs of London, photographed and published by the London Stereoscope company. Original red cloth with gilt titles to the front board. There is some bumping and water staining to the front board particularly. The title page and some page edges are a little foxed, but the images themselves are in very good condition. The pages are each bound in, album style. This is weak in parts, and has been reinforced, but overall is sound. images are 13.5 x 21 cm each. The usual London landmarks are all represented, on streets which seem very empty to the modern eye, and populated by pedestrians, horses and carriages.…

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    London Stereoscope and Photographic Company Ltd, 1889. An attractive collection of 25 published albumen photographs of London, photographed and published by the London Stereoscope company. Original red cloth with gilt titles to the front board. There is some bumping and water staining to the front board particularly. The title page and some page edges are a little foxed, but the images themselves are in very good condition. The pages are each bound in, album style. This is weak in parts, and has been reinforced, but overall is sound. images are 13.5 x 21 cm each. The usual London landmarks are all represented, on streets which seem very empty to the modern eye, and populated by pedestrians, horses and carriages. Album is 300 by 220mm (11¾ by 8¾ inches).

    . Une collection attrayante de 25 photographies à l'albumine de Londres, photographiées et publiées par la London Stereoscope company. Original en tissu rouge avec des titres dorés sur le panneau avant. Il y a quelques bosses et des taches d'eau sur le panneau avant en particulier. La page de titre et certains bords de page sont un peu roussis, mais les images elles-mêmes sont en très bon état. Les pages sont reliées dans le style d'un album. Les images mesurent 13,5 x 21 cm chacune. Les monuments habituels de Londres sont tous représentés, dans des rues qui semblent très vides à l'œil moderne, et peuplées de piétons, de chevaux et de calèches. L'album mesure 300 x 220 mm (11¾ x 8¾ pouces).

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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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  • Photograph Album of London. by Valentine
    Valentine
    Photograph Album of London.

    London: NA. A nice photograph album, from Circa 1918. Half faux leather with card boards and cord ties. This contains 22 tourist photographs of London. All are size 6.5cm x 8.5cm. Nice sepia tone with white numbers. These seem to be mainly (or possibly all) by Valentine. There are handwritten captions alongside many of the photographs of the major London landmarks. The dating is from the style and vehicles shown. There are then a number of blank pages. To the rear of the album are 4 larger (10cm x 14cm photographs with 3 exteriors and one interior of British country houses. These would appear to be slightly later photographs - perhaps 1930's. A total of 26 photographs. Provenance: From…

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    London: NA. A nice photograph album, from Circa 1918. Half faux leather with card boards and cord ties. This contains 22 tourist photographs of London. All are size 6.5cm x 8.5cm. Nice sepia tone with white numbers. These seem to be mainly (or possibly all) by Valentine. There are handwritten captions alongside many of the photographs of the major London landmarks. The dating is from the style and vehicles shown. There are then a number of blank pages. To the rear of the album are 4 larger (10cm x 14cm photographs with 3 exteriors and one interior of British country houses. These would appear to be slightly later photographs - perhaps 1930's. A total of 26 photographs. Provenance: From a Brussels antique market, Small photograph (from Brussels studio) with a photograph of an aircraft, circa 1950's. A nice collection. Album dimensions 175 by 205mm (7 by 8 inches).

    . Un bel album de photographies, Circa 1918. Demi simili cuir avec cartons et cordons de serrage. Celui-ci contient 22 photographies touristiques de Londres. Al sont de taille 6,5 cm x 8,5 cm. Joli ton sépia avec des chiffres blancs. Ceux-ci semblent être principalement (ou peut-être tous) de Valentine. Il y a des légendes manuscrites à côté de nombreuses photographies des principaux monuments de Londres. La datation provient du style et des véhicules présentés. Il y a alors un certain nombre de pages blanches. À l'arrière de l'album se trouvent 4 photographies plus grandes (10 cm x 14 cm avec 3 extérieurs et un intérieur de maisons de campagne britanniques. Celles-ci semblent être des photographies légèrement ultérieures - peut-être des années 1930. Un total de 26 photographies. Provenance : d'un marché d'antiquités de Bruxelles, Petite photographie (de l'atelier bruxellois) avec une photo d'avion, vers les années 1950. Une belle collection.Dimensions de l'album 175 par 205mm

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  • An Account of the Most Approved Mode of Draining Land; according to the System practised by Mr Joseph Elkington. by JOHNSTONE, John.
    JOHNSTONE, John.
    An Account of the Most Approved Mode of Draining Land; according to the System practised by Mr Joseph Elkington. With an appendix containing hints for the further improvements of Bogs and other Marshy Ground after draining;

    Edinburgh: Mundell and Son, 1797. Title continues: "Together with observations on hollow and surface draining in general. The whole illustrated by explanatory engravings." Quarter leather with marbled boards. gilt title on label to spine. Owner's bookplate to the inside board. Scarce First Edition. 16 engraved plates (2 folding) - Complete. The binding (later re-back) has been done a little tight, so there is some breaking to the first gather. One of the plates has scuffing to the surface (not particularly noticeable). One leaf of "Conclusion." xv, 182 pp. Large 4to. 270 by 220mm (10¾ by 8¾ inches).

    Johnstone (d. 1838), an Edinburgh surveyor, was promised a grant of £1000 by the recently formed Board of Agriculture to provide…

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    Edinburgh: Mundell and Son, 1797. Title continues: "Together with observations on hollow and surface draining in general. The whole illustrated by explanatory engravings." Quarter leather with marbled boards. gilt title on label to spine. Owner's bookplate to the inside board. Scarce First Edition. 16 engraved plates (2 folding) - Complete. The binding (later re-back) has been done a little tight, so there is some breaking to the first gather. One of the plates has scuffing to the surface (not particularly noticeable). One leaf of "Conclusion." xv, 182 pp. Large 4to. 270 by 220mm (10¾ by 8¾ inches).

    Johnstone (d. 1838), an Edinburgh surveyor, was promised a grant of £1000 by the recently formed Board of Agriculture to provide a detailed and accurate account of the system of land drainage developed by Joseph Elkington (d. 1806), a farmer in Warwickshire and designer of land drainage systems. Elkington was known to be in poor health, and it was feared that knowledge of his innovations might perish with him. "About 1763 Elkington inherited a farm at Princethorpe, where some years later he discovered, at Long Harold Pits along a geological fault, the method of land drainage for which he is remembered. He discovered by accident, after losing more than 800 sheep to liver rot, how some strata were porous and pervious to water while others were not, and that he could locate the former with the auger used in exploring for marl and coal."-ODNB

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  • [GREAT BRITAIN] – HEDENDAAGSCHE HISTORIE, Of Tegenwoordige Staat Van Groot Brittannie. [Vol. I-II] by [SALMON, Thomas.] & TIRION, Isaak
    [SALMON, Thomas.] & TIRION, Isaak
    [GREAT BRITAIN] – HEDENDAAGSCHE HISTORIE, Of Tegenwoordige Staat Van Groot Brittannie. [Vol. I-II] Vervattende Eene Beschryving van 's Lands Gelegenheid.

    Amsterdam: Isaak Tirion. 1754-1755. Four Parts in two volumes: With two different engraved frontispieces by J.C. Philips, six folding engraved maps by Isaak Tirion. (Including "Nieuwe Kaart van de Eilanden van Groot Brittannien behelzende De Koningryken Engeland, Schotland en Ierland [..]", ca. 32,5 x 37,5 cm.; "Nieuwe Kaart van Ierland", ca. 34 x 27,5 cm. & "NIEUWE KAART VAN DE GROOTBRITTANNISCHE VOLKPLANTINGEN IN NOORD AMERICA [..]", ca. 36,5 x 45,5 cm.), 1 fold. engraved map of London & surroundings ("Kaart van Londen [..]", ca. 28 x 41,5 cm.). The are also 6 folding engraved views (of London) by J.C. Philips et al. including 1 which depicts 2 views of London. There is also an engraved portrait of King George…

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    Amsterdam: Isaak Tirion. 1754-1755. Four Parts in two volumes: With two different engraved frontispieces by J.C. Philips, six folding engraved maps by Isaak Tirion. (Including "Nieuwe Kaart van de Eilanden van Groot Brittannien behelzende De Koningryken Engeland, Schotland en Ierland [..]", ca. 32,5 x 37,5 cm.; "Nieuwe Kaart van Ierland", ca. 34 x 27,5 cm. & "NIEUWE KAART VAN DE GROOTBRITTANNISCHE VOLKPLANTINGEN IN NOORD AMERICA [..]", ca. 36,5 x 45,5 cm.), 1 fold. engraved map of London & surroundings ("Kaart van Londen [..]", ca. 28 x 41,5 cm.). The are also 6 folding engraved views (of London) by J.C. Philips et al. including 1 which depicts 2 views of London. There is also an engraved portrait of King George II by J. Houbraken after A. Schouman. 8vo (ca. 20 x 12 cm.), 18th century uniform gilt calf, gilt ribbed spine with 2 contrasting labels with titles, marbled edges. A profusion of gilt to the spines! Both vols possibly lack a divisional title (of the second part), but texts are complete. A few minor imperfections (foot of spine of vol. I slightly damaged / chipped, bindings slightly rubbed/ worn along extremities, 1 fold. map. slightly torn in outer blank margin, a little foxed/ browned), but nevertheless an attractively bound set in good condition. [6],368,[2],369-712,[12 index] and [4],348,[6],349-684,[24 index] pp. 200 by 125mm (7¾ by 5 inches).
    ¶ Tiele (Ned. Bibliographie van Land- en Volkenkunde) 1033. Complete set of an 18th-cent. topographical description of Great Britain including a description of the former British colonies in NORTH AMERICA (pp. 658-684, titled "Tegenwoordige Staat Van De Groot Brittannische Bezittingen In Noord-Amerika, En in andere Weerelsdeelen"). –

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  • Rade de Plimouth 1829. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Rade de Plimouth 1829. Original watercolour

    n/a, 1829. An attractive original watercolour of the beach and harbour at Plymouth, with title and date of 1829. By unknown French artist. Mounted on white card (somewhat darkened). The picture itself is in very good, bright condition. Held in a later (mid 20th century) wooden frame. Watercolour is 13.5cm x 9cm Frame is 22cm x 18cm. Une jolie aquarelle française de la plage et du port de Plymouth, avec titre et date de 1829. Montée sur carton blanc (un peu assombri). L'image elle-même est en très bon état lumineux. Tenu dans un cadre en bois plus tard (milieu du XXe siècle). L'aquarelle mesure 13,5 cm x 9 cm. Le cadre mesure 22 cm x 18 cm.

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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).

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  • The Evening Standard Open Road for Motoring, Cycling, and Walking. by Automobile Association & Motor Union
    Automobile Association & Motor Union
    The Evening Standard Open Road for Motoring, Cycling, and Walking. With separate large coloured linen road map.

    London: The Evening Standard, 1920. Hardback book, in fold-over red cover (similar to a Baedeker) which fastens down neatly with a popper. Includes large loose linen colour folded map in a pocket at the back. Revised edition, circa 1920. Several b/w fold-out maps inside, including one entitled: How to get out of London! With 224 pages of advice, routes and advertisements for relevant items - plus the maps. It's a charming item, and we can't find any other copies available. 224 pages + folding map. 145 x 105 mm (5¾ x 4¼ inches).

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