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  • A Christmas Carol in Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas by DICKENS, Charles
    DICKENS, Charles
    A Christmas Carol in Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas With Illustrations by John Leech.

    London: Chapman & Hall, 1843. Third Edition in Original Cloth. Printed in the same month as the first edition. This copy bears all of the issue points of the first issue- with the exception of the title page, which clearly states 3rd Edition. It is likely that this was bound up from 1st issue sheets, when the demand for more copies was realised. Please see photographs from Walter E. Smith for the issue points. To highlight one example - ps 42 line 17. The W in Was is printed in Italic. Smith states that this was corrected in the second edition - but it still appears here as an italic. In particular - all of the changes that Smith…

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    London: Chapman & Hall, 1843. Third Edition in Original Cloth. Printed in the same month as the first edition. This copy bears all of the issue points of the first issue- with the exception of the title page, which clearly states 3rd Edition. It is likely that this was bound up from 1st issue sheets, when the demand for more copies was realised. Please see photographs from Walter E. Smith for the issue points. To highlight one example - ps 42 line 17. The W in Was is printed in Italic. Smith states that this was corrected in the second edition - but it still appears here as an italic. In particular - all of the changes that Smith states occured between the 1st and 3rd editions and in this copy, in the 1st state (see pic of table 1). Original brown buckram / cloth with blind stamped decoration to boards, and gilt titles to spine and front board. The cloth is somewhat darkened,There is a little splitting to the spine and a chip to the top edge of the spine (1cm) this has been re-glued in place, but is still obvious. Blue font on the half-title and red and blue font for the title. Stated third edition in red text to title page. Date MDCCCXLIII to bottom of title. The title is a little darkened and marked. Four hand-coloured steel-engraved plates by and after Leech and four black and white text wood-engravings by W.J. Linton after Leech. As Smith comments "The expense of the hand coloured illustrations reduced profits considerably, and Dickens, who was the actual publisher of the Carol, never again used colour in any of his books" (V.2 p 21). vi, 166, [ii]. pp Adverts for Dickens other works to rear. Pages are darkened to the edges and with some marks to them. Binding is a little shaken but still holding together. Dickens' most beloved Christmas story of Ebenezer Scrooge's redemption after being visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve. Scrooge is made to see the dangers and consequences of his miserly ways and awakens the following morning infused with the spirit of Christmas giving. "A tale to make the reader laugh and cry - to open his hands, and open his heart to charity even toward the uncharitable... a dainty dish to set before a King" (Contemporary review in London's Athenaeum magazine). 165 by 105mm (6½ by 4¼ inches).

    . Troisième édition en toile originale. Imprimée le même mois que la première édition. Cet exemplaire porte tous les points d'édition de la première édition, à l'exception de la page de titre, qui indique clairement qu'il s'agit de la troisième édition. Il est probable que cet exemplaire ait été relié à partir des feuilles de la première édition, lorsque la demande pour plus d'exemplaires s'est faite sentir. Veuillez consulter les photographies de Walter E. Smith pour connaître les points d'édition. Un exemple : ps 42, ligne 17. Le W de Was est imprimé en italique. Smith affirme que cela a été corrigé dans la deuxième édition, mais il apparaît toujours ici en italique. En particulier, tous les changements mentionnés par Smith ont eu lieu entre la première et la troisième édition et, dans cet exemplaire, dans le premier état (voir l'image du tableau 1). Original buckram / tissu marron avec décoration estampée à l'aveugle sur les planches, et titres dorés au dos et sur la première planche. Le tissu est légèrement assombri. Il y a une petite fissure au dos et un éclat au bord supérieur du dos (1cm) qui a été recollé, mais qui est encore visible. Police bleue sur le demi-titre et police rouge et bleue pour le titre. Troisième édition indiquée en rouge sur la page de titre. Date MDCCCXLIII au bas du titre. Le titre est un peu assombri et marqué. Quatre planches gravées sur acier en couleur à la main par et d'après Leech et quatre gravures sur bois en noir et blanc par W.J. Linton d'après Leech. Comme l'explique Smith, "le coût des illustrations colorées à la main a considérablement réduit les bénéfices, et Dickens, qui était l'éditeur du Carol, n'a plus jamais utilisé la couleur dans aucun de ses livres" (V.2 p 21). vi, 166, [ii]. pp Des publicités pour d'autres œuvres de Dickens figurent au dos de l'ouvrage. Les pages sont noircies sur les bords et portent quelques marques. La reliure est un peu secouée mais tient toujours. L'histoire de Noël la plus aimée de Dickens, qui raconte la rédemption d'Ebenezer Scrooge après avoir reçu la visite de trois esprits la veille de Noël. Scrooge prend conscience des dangers et des conséquences de son avarice et se réveille le lendemain matin imprégné de l'esprit de Noël. "Un conte qui fera rire et pleurer le lecteur - pour qu'il ouvre ses mains et son cœur à la charité, même envers ceux qui ne sont pas charitables... un plat délicieux à présenter à un roi" (critique contemporaine dans le magazine Athenaeum de Londres). 165 x 105 mm

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  • A Christmas Carol in Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Yule-Tide by DICKENS, Charles
    DICKENS, Charles
    A Christmas Carol in Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Yule-Tide

    East Aurora NY: The Roycroft Shop, 1902. First Roycroft Press edition, signed limited issue, number 4 of 100 copies. Signed by Elbert Hubbard (Founder of the Roycroft Artisan Community) to the limitation page. A beautiful limited edition on Japanese vellum. Book is three quarter bound in fine blue leather, with a gilt foliate design and titles to the spine. Cream boards. A touch of rubbing to the edges of the spine only. Very presentable. There is the bookplate of Isaac H. Blanchard to the inside front board. Blanchard was the owner of Blanchard Press in New York. He was also well known as a philanthropist, and supporter of workers, having written the first Collective Bargaining Contract in the city,…

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    East Aurora NY: The Roycroft Shop, 1902. First Roycroft Press edition, signed limited issue, number 4 of 100 copies. Signed by Elbert Hubbard (Founder of the Roycroft Artisan Community) to the limitation page. A beautiful limited edition on Japanese vellum. Book is three quarter bound in fine blue leather, with a gilt foliate design and titles to the spine. Cream boards. A touch of rubbing to the edges of the spine only. Very presentable. There is the bookplate of Isaac H. Blanchard to the inside front board. Blanchard was the owner of Blanchard Press in New York. He was also well known as a philanthropist, and supporter of workers, having written the first Collective Bargaining Contract in the city, and for his support of Apprentices. Engraved portrait of Dickens as a frontis, with tissue guard. Decorated title page matching the foliate design on the spine. The typography of the book is lovely, with head- and tailpieces by Samuel Warner. Hubbard had travelled to England and met William Morris in 1892. On his return, he founded the Roycroft community, which promoted the Arts and Crafts style and techniques. [vi], 142 pages. 230 by 160mm (9 by 6¼ inches).

    . Première édition de Roycroft Press, édition limitée signée, numéro 4 sur 100 exemplaires. Signé par Elbert Hubbard (fondateur de la Roycroft Artisan Community) sur la page de limitation. Une belle édition limitée sur vélin japonais. Le livre est relié aux trois quarts en cuir bleu fin, avec un motif de feuillage et des titres dorés au dos. Les planches sont de couleur crème. Un peu de frottement sur les bords du dos seulement. Très présentable. L'ex-libris d'Isaac H. Blanchard se trouve à l'intérieur de la première planche. Blanchard était le propriétaire de Blanchard Press à New York. Il était également bien connu en tant que philanthrope et défenseur des travailleurs, ayant rédigé le premier contrat de négociation collective dans la ville, et pour son soutien aux apprentis. Portrait gravé de Dickens en frontispice, avec protège-tissu. La page de titre est ornée d'un décor assorti au motif foliacé du dos de l'ouvrage. La typographie de l'ouvrage est ravissante, avec des têtes et des queues de Samuel Warner. Hubbard avait voyagé en Angleterre et rencontré William Morris en 1892. À son retour, il fonda la communauté Roycroft, qui promouvait le style et les techniques Arts and Crafts. [vi], 142 pages. 230 x 160 mm

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  • A Dictionary of the English Language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers. To which are prefixed, a history of the language, and an English grammar. by JOHNSON, Samuel
    JOHNSON, Samuel
    A Dictionary of the English Language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers. To which are prefixed, a history of the language, and an English grammar. In Two Volumes. The Tenth Edition, Corrected and Revised.

    London: F. & C. Rivington, J. Walker, et al, 1810. Full leather bindings with burgundy and black labels to spine. Gilt titles and decoration. The labels are rubbed and chipped to the edges. Front board to volume two is cracked to the hinge, but still holding in place. Handled but attractive. Frontis portrait to volume one. (clean and tidy) The title page tp volume one is a little darkened with a corner mark, otherwise the text block is in excellent condition. Volume two is still in very good condition, but with a few foxing spots. A little worm damage to the last few pages of volume 2. with slight impact upon text. Unpaginated quarto edition. Also enclosed are a…

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    London: F. & C. Rivington, J. Walker, et al, 1810. Full leather bindings with burgundy and black labels to spine. Gilt titles and decoration. The labels are rubbed and chipped to the edges. Front board to volume two is cracked to the hinge, but still holding in place. Handled but attractive. Frontis portrait to volume one. (clean and tidy) The title page tp volume one is a little darkened with a corner mark, otherwise the text block is in excellent condition. Volume two is still in very good condition, but with a few foxing spots. A little worm damage to the last few pages of volume 2. with slight impact upon text. Unpaginated quarto edition. Also enclosed are a copy of Canon John Willis's address to the Johnson Society "Dr Johnson and his English Dictionary" 1948 24pp. And an advertising postcard from Scolar Press for a facsimile of the Journey to the Western Isles. 280 x 220 mm (11 x 8¾ inches).

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  • Amadis de Gaule. by HERBERAY, Nicolas de
    HERBERAY, Nicolas de
    Amadis de Gaule. Le tiers livre de Amadis de Gaule, contenant les guerres & dif.

    Paris: Denys Ianot, [Janot], 1540. First Edition. Transl. from Spanish by "le Seigneur des Essarts", Nicolas de Herberay. (1540)-1542, 3 parts in 1 vol. 150; (4), 86; (3), 94 leaves., repeated woodcut printer's mark on 2 title-pages, 43 (some repeated) woodcut illustrations within borders. 65 historiated/ decorated initials (including Janot's white alphabet with thistle especially designed for the Amadis), 18th century calf with gilt spine and two contrasting leather labels. folio. - First part lacks the first two preliminary leaves (incl. title) So begins at aiii); Remaining prelims one leaf with tear in text and one leaf lacks upper outer blank corner; first part partly wormholed in lower margin; title-page. to second part some soiling and old owner's entries;…

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    Paris: Denys Ianot, [Janot], 1540. First Edition. Transl. from Spanish by "le Seigneur des Essarts", Nicolas de Herberay. (1540)-1542, 3 parts in 1 vol. 150; (4), 86; (3), 94 leaves., repeated woodcut printer's mark on 2 title-pages, 43 (some repeated) woodcut illustrations within borders. 65 historiated/ decorated initials (including Janot's white alphabet with thistle especially designed for the Amadis), 18th century calf with gilt spine and two contrasting leather labels. folio. - First part lacks the first two preliminary leaves (incl. title) So begins at aiii); Remaining prelims one leaf with tear in text and one leaf lacks upper outer blank corner; first part partly wormholed in lower margin; title-page. to second part some soiling and old owner's entries; title-page. to third part slightly. dust stained; lower corner of final three leaves of third part restored and small inkstain in outer margin; All three parts occasionally. finger soiled / stained; engraved heraldic bookplate of Ham Court on upper pastedown. Corners and joints professionally and unobtrusively restored. Rare first editions of the first three folios. STC French p.12; Index Aureliensis 104230-104232; Cioranesco 2361, 2363 and 2364; cf. Adams A-869 (2nd book) and A-871 (third book), both printed for Longis; cf. Harvard, French 18 (later edition). The complete work consists of 14 parts and is rarely found complete in 16th century editions. Famous woodcuts, which were widely used by Janot and the other publishers of the subsequent parts and editions of the Amadis for the popular romances that they published. 330 by 210mm (13 by 8¼ inches). Première édition. (1540) -1542, 3 parties en 1 vol. 150 ; (4), 86 ; (3), 94 feuilles., Marque d'imprimeur gravée sur bois répétée sur 2 pages de titre, 43 illustrations gravées sur bois (certaines répétées) dans les bordures. 65 initiales historiées/décorées (dont l'alphabet blanc de Janot au chardon dessiné spécialement pour les Amadis), cuir de veau XVIIIème à dos doré et deux étiquettes en cuir contrastées. Folio. La première partie manque les deux premiers feuillets préliminaires (y compris le titre) commence donc à aiii) ; Prélims restant un in-folio avec déchirure dans le texte et un in-folio manquant le coin supérieur extérieur vierge ; première partie partiellement trouée dans la marge inférieure ; titre de la page. dans la seconde partie quelques salissures et inscriptions de l'ancien propriétaire ; titre de la page. légèrement à la troisième partie. taché de poussière; coin inférieur des trois derniers feuillets du troisième volet restauré et petite tache d'encre dans la marge extérieure ; Les trois parties occasionnellement. doigt souillé / taché; Ex-libris héraldique gravé de Ham Court sur la plaque supérieure. Coins et joints restaurés professionnellement et discrètement. Rares éditions originales des trois premiers in-folios. STC Français p.12; Indice Aureliensis 104230-104232; Cioranesco 2361, 2363 et 2364; cf. Adams A-869 (2e livre) et A-871 (troisième livre), tous deux imprimés pour Longis ; cf. Harvard, français 18 (édition ultérieure). L'œuvre complète se compose de 14 parties et se trouve rarement complète dans les éditions du XVIe siècle. Des gravures sur bois célèbres, qui ont été largement utilisées par Janot et les autres éditeurs des dernières parties et éditions d'Amadis pour les romans populaires qu'ils ont publiés. 330 par 210 mm

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  • One of the most beautiful illustrated editions of La Fontaine's work
    Contes et nouvelles en vers. Two Volumes by LA FONTAINE, Jean de
    LA FONTAINE, Jean de
    Contes et nouvelles en vers. Two Volumes

    Amsterdam: [ ], 1764. The most beautiful of the reproductions of the «des fermiers généraux» edition. (This was first issued in 1762). The illustrations includes a portrait of La Fontaine as the frontispiece of the first volume, 65 vignettes including 1 on each of the engraved titles, 2 full page vignettes, and 2 woodcut vignettes to the contents page. And of course the 80 plates engraved by Charles Boily from Eisen's compositions. Most of the vignettes are after Choffard. The portrait of La Fontaine is engraved by Macret after Ficquet.
    Half calf. This has been recently restored, with the original leather sympathetically laid onto a new spine. Mottled boards. Minimal rubbing. Internally clean and tidy, with a touch of…

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    Amsterdam: [ ], 1764. The most beautiful of the reproductions of the «des fermiers généraux» edition. (This was first issued in 1762). The illustrations includes a portrait of La Fontaine as the frontispiece of the first volume, 65 vignettes including 1 on each of the engraved titles, 2 full page vignettes, and 2 woodcut vignettes to the contents page. And of course the 80 plates engraved by Charles Boily from Eisen's compositions. Most of the vignettes are after Choffard. The portrait of La Fontaine is engraved by Macret after Ficquet.
    Half calf. This has been recently restored, with the original leather sympathetically laid onto a new spine. Mottled boards. Minimal rubbing. Internally clean and tidy, with a touch of darkening only. A few minor marks and edgewear to the pages, but nothing to detract from the enjoyment of this copy. The plates are good impressions with firm strikes.
    frontis portrait, x pp., (1 f.), 214 pp., (1 f.), 16 pp., 39 plates; (1 f.), viij pp., (1 f.), 254 pp., (1 f.), 41 plates.
    20.5 x 12 cm. la plus belle des reproductions de l'édition « des fermiers généraux ». (Ceci a été publié pour la première fois en 1762). L'illustration comprend un portrait de La Fontaine en frontispice du premier volume, 65 vignettes dont 1 sur chacun des titres gravés, 2 vignettes à pleine page, et 2 vignettes gravées sur bois au sommaire. Et bien sûr les 80 planches gravées par Charles Boily d'après les compositions d'Eisen. La plupart des vignettes sont d'après Choffard. Le portrait de La Fontaine est gravé par Macret d'après Ficquet.
    Demi mollet. Cela a été récemment restauré, avec le cuir d'origine joliment posé sur une nouvelle colonne vertébrale. Planches chinées. Frottements minimes. Intérieur propre et bien rangé, avec une touche d'assombrissement seulement. Quelques légères marques et usures des bords aux pages, mais rien n'enlève le plaisir de cet exemplaire. Les assiettes sont de bonnes impressions avec des frappes fermes.
    portrait frontis, x pp., (1 f.), 214 pp., (1 f.), 16 pp., 39 planches ; (1 s.), viij pp., (1 s.), 254 pp., (1 s.), 41 planches. 205 x 120 mm.

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  • De Historie van Docter Johannes Faustus. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    De Historie van Docter Johannes Faustus. Die een uitnemenden grooten Tovenaar in zwarte Konsten was. Van zyn Duivelsche verschryvingen, van zyn Onchristelyk Leven, wonderlyke Avonturen, van zyn schrikkelyk en gruwelyk Einde, en Afscheid. Meestendeel uit zyn eigene Schriften byeen vergaderd. Alle Hovaardigen, Opgeblazene, Stouten en Goddelozen Menschen, als een Schrikkelyk Voorbeeld en Waarschuwing.

    1750. Rare printing of Doctor Faust's chapbook in Dutch. Woodcut on title, 58 (repeated) woodcut illustrations. A total of 60 vignettes. Complete. More recent paper covers. These are somewhat rubbed with significant rubbing and loss to the spine. Written number to the front cover. The date c.1750 is printed on the remnant of a catalogue label stuck to the front cover. The impressions of the engravings are somewhat are somewhat blurred. P. 41, repeated on p. 76, the illustrations are not woodcuts but metalcuts. The shape of the heads of the nails with which the plates were mounted on wood are printed on many of them. A nice example. 86 (2) pp. 205 x 165 mm (8 x 6½ inches). Bibliography: Engel 280, Kippenberg 2089

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  • Dombey and Son. by DICKENS, Charles
    DICKENS, Charles
    Dombey and Son. Dealings with the firm of Dombey and Son, Wholesale, Retail and for Exportation.

    London: Bradbury and Evans, 1848. First issue / first edition. Bound in contemporary green half-calf over buckram boards. Gilt title on red morocco label, and gilt details to the spine and raised bands. Marbled endpapers. Complete. Rubbing to edges and light marking to boards. Small marking to p.1. where it and xvi have once been slightly stuck together. xvi, 624 [2]pp. 225 x 150 mm (8¾ x 6 inches).

    Some first issue points: vignette title with Captain Cuttle's hook on his left arm; p.XV line 2 no quotation marks around 'the Party'; p.14 ten lines from bottom 'aint' with no apostrophe; p.26 line 11 'fidgetty'; p.284 lines 5 and 6 from bottom 'Delight'; p.324 last line 'Captain' correctly spelled;…

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    London: Bradbury and Evans, 1848. First issue / first edition. Bound in contemporary green half-calf over buckram boards. Gilt title on red morocco label, and gilt details to the spine and raised bands. Marbled endpapers. Complete. Rubbing to edges and light marking to boards. Small marking to p.1. where it and xvi have once been slightly stuck together. xvi, 624 [2]pp. 225 x 150 mm (8¾ x 6 inches).

    Some first issue points: vignette title with Captain Cuttle's hook on his left arm; p.XV line 2 no quotation marks around 'the Party'; p.14 ten lines from bottom 'aint' with no apostrophe; p.26 line 11 'fidgetty'; p.284 lines 5 and 6 from bottom 'Delight'; p.324 last line 'Captain' correctly spelled; and p.582 last line with no full stop.
    Some not: Errata has 8 lines; Captain spelled correctly on p.324.

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  • Beautiful edition in miniature in a Simier Cathedral Binding
    El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha. by CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de
    CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de
    El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha. Segunda Edicion en Miniatura

    D. Joaquin Maria de Ferrer, Imp. by Julio Didot Mayor, 1832. A lovely copy of this miniature edition. Contemporary brown leather Simier of Paris signed Cathedral Binding, with profuse gilt decoration and armourial crest to the boards. Gilt design, titles and windmill to the spines. This binding is identical to one part of the British Library Charles Ramsden Collection of Signed Bindings. (See BL Shelfmark c150k11) A little rubbing to the bindings, with slight loss of gilt, but overall, in excellent condition. The hinges have been professionally restored at some point, in a way that is barely noticeable. Marbled end papers. Illustrated with 11 plates engraved by E Stalker (including Frontis) and a folding hand coloured map. Complete. Half…

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    D. Joaquin Maria de Ferrer, Imp. by Julio Didot Mayor, 1832. A lovely copy of this miniature edition. Contemporary brown leather Simier of Paris signed Cathedral Binding, with profuse gilt decoration and armourial crest to the boards. Gilt design, titles and windmill to the spines. This binding is identical to one part of the British Library Charles Ramsden Collection of Signed Bindings. (See BL Shelfmark c150k11) A little rubbing to the bindings, with slight loss of gilt, but overall, in excellent condition. The hinges have been professionally restored at some point, in a way that is barely noticeable. Marbled end papers. Illustrated with 11 plates engraved by E Stalker (including Frontis) and a folding hand coloured map. Complete. Half title to each volume, and an engraved title on glossy paper, and a second engraved title. Vol. 1 has a frontispiece portrait of Cervantes, (portrait of Cervantes engraved by E. Stalker after José del Castillo's design). and 5 engraved plates. It ends with the beautiful miniature hand coloured map, showing Don Quixote's travels. Volume 2 offers 5 engraved plates. Inside, the books are in very good condition, but with a little darkening and moderate foxing to the pages. Still a very nice copy. This was the second edition of Don Quijote by Ferrer. The first was in one volume, this edition allowed better line spacing, and two extra plates. Originally issued in paper wrappers, this luxurious binding adds greatly to the attractiveness of this work. Nb. Many sources quote STAKKER as the engraver, but a close look at the engravings shows that it is E. Stalker. Christie's commented in a recent auction that Ferrer was a great admirer of Cervantes and paid 30,000 francs in order to produce the first edition in miniature which includes his dedication to Cervantes after the title page. Collation: XX, 352, [ii], Map., XII, 378 pages. 125 x 80 mm (5 x 3¼ inches). Palau, 25059; Rius, 89; Suñé, 96; Quixotes collector's manual, no. 41.1

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  • Fragment of a Novel [Sanditon] by AUSTEN, Jane.
    AUSTEN, Jane.
    Fragment of a Novel [Sanditon] written by Jane Austen, January - March 1817. Now first printed from the manuscript.

    Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1925. First edition of this partial novel, written just before Jane Austen's death. It tells the story of Charlotte Heywood, a young woman from the countryside, as she encounters the people of a sophisticated and cynical developing British seaside town called Sanditon. In grey hardback boards with pale cloth spine. Label to spine reads Sandition. Inscription to front FFEP. In good, cleran condition. 170 pages - plus notes regarding the manuscript. 180 x 125 mm (7 x 5 inches).

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  • Galerie des Personnages de Shakspeare reproduits dans les Principales scenes de ses pieces by PICHOT, Amedee.
    PICHOT, Amedee.
    Galerie des Personnages de Shakspeare reproduits dans les Principales scenes de ses pieces

    Paris: Baudry, Librairie Europeenne, 1844. First edition. Green buckram with with gilt titles and decoration to the spine. Some rubbing to the edges, but still an attractive work. Contains Frontis, two engraved title pages (one in English), and 79 further plates (so 80 plates and complete. Pages are mainly in good, clean condition, with a little foxing to some pages and plates. Slight cracking to one gather, but holding well. Many of the engraved plates are clearly English in origin, and are made by artists including Harvey & Blanchard; Geoffrey; Laisne; Gouttiere; Gautier etc.
    Interesting volume; besides giving a series of pictures illustrating the various plays, it contains a chapter on the Portraits of Shakespeare, the Contemporaries of…

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    Paris: Baudry, Librairie Europeenne, 1844. First edition. Green buckram with with gilt titles and decoration to the spine. Some rubbing to the edges, but still an attractive work. Contains Frontis, two engraved title pages (one in English), and 79 further plates (so 80 plates and complete. Pages are mainly in good, clean condition, with a little foxing to some pages and plates. Slight cracking to one gather, but holding well. Many of the engraved plates are clearly English in origin, and are made by artists including Harvey & Blanchard; Geoffrey; Laisne; Gouttiere; Gautier etc.
    Interesting volume; besides giving a series of pictures illustrating the various plays, it contains a chapter on the Portraits of Shakespeare, the Contemporaries of Shakespeare, the Commentators of Shakespeare, and the celebrated Actors who have played in Shakespearian roles (occupying 32 pp. in all). Each page has a border containing a large number of thumb-nail sketches of Shakespearean scenes. The analysis of each play, by Pichot, is also of great importance. 127 pages. 260 x 130 mm (10¼ x 5 inches).

    . Première édition. Percaline verte avec titres dorés et décoration au dos. Quelques frottements sur les bords, mais toujours un travail attrayant. Contient Frontis, deux pages de titre gravées (une en anglais) et 79 autres planches (donc 80 planches et complètes. Les pages sont pour l'essentiel en bon état, propres, avec quelques rousseurs sur certaines pages et planches. De nombreuses planches gravées sont clairement d'origine anglaise et ont été réalisées par des artistes tels que Harvey & Blanchard ; Geoffrey ; Laisne ; Gouttière ; Gautier, etc.
    Volume intéressant; en plus de donner une série d'images illustrant les différentes pièces, il contient un chapitre sur les portraits de Shakespeare, les contemporains de Shakespeare, les commentateurs de Shakespeare et les célèbres acteurs qui ont joué dans des rôles shakespeariens (occupant 32 pages en tout). Chaque page a une bordure contenant un grand nombre de croquis miniatures de scènes shakespeariennes. L'analyse de chaque pièce, par Pichot, est également d'une grande importance. 127 pages. 260 × 130 mm

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  • Gallery to Shakspeare's Dramatic Works in outlines. Complete in One Volume. by RETZSCH, Moritz
    RETZSCH, Moritz
    Gallery to Shakspeare's Dramatic Works in outlines. Complete in One Volume. Erlaeuterungen der umrisse von Moritz Retzsch von C.A. Boettiger & Carl Borromaeus von Miltitz.

    Leipzig: Ernst Fleischer, 1847. A lovely copy of this work, complete with 101 engraved plates, including Frontis. (Complete). Lovely contemporary half leather binding with green leather to spine and gilt decoration. A little rubbing and edgewear to the spine. Black cloth to boards. There is light to moderate foxing throughout the book. The work contains: Frontis. Title page (In English - dated 1849 and stating that this issue is for the American Market); (1) Hamlet decorated title & plates (16); Macbeth (12); Romeo & Juliet (12); King Lear (12); The Tempest (12); Othello (12); The Merry Wives of Windsor (12); Henry IV part I & II (12). There is then a title page in German and a Title in…

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    Leipzig: Ernst Fleischer, 1847. A lovely copy of this work, complete with 101 engraved plates, including Frontis. (Complete). Lovely contemporary half leather binding with green leather to spine and gilt decoration. A little rubbing and edgewear to the spine. Black cloth to boards. There is light to moderate foxing throughout the book. The work contains: Frontis. Title page (In English - dated 1849 and stating that this issue is for the American Market); (1) Hamlet decorated title & plates (16); Macbeth (12); Romeo & Juliet (12); King Lear (12); The Tempest (12); Othello (12); The Merry Wives of Windsor (12); Henry IV part I & II (12). There is then a title page in German and a Title in English (both dated 1847). Then XCV pages in two columns giving the explanation of the plates in both English and German. The preface to the explanation, states that this Complete edition, has used the plate "Shakspeare's Apotheosis" as a Frontis. This was previously Plate one to each of the separate parts. As a result, the plates are numbered starting with plate 2 for each work. This copy is clearly the 1847 first complete edition, with an additional English title for the American market.
    240 x 315 mm (9½ x 12½ inches).

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  • Index verborum ac phrasium Luciani sive Lexicon lucianeum ad editiones omnes maxime novissimam Westenianam concinnatum a Car. Conr. Reitzio by REITZIO, Car. Conr. & LUCIAN (Luciani)
    REITZIO, Car. Conr. & LUCIAN (Luciani)
    Index verborum ac phrasium Luciani sive Lexicon lucianeum ad editiones omnes maxime novissimam Westenianam concinnatum a Car. Conr. Reitzio

    Trajecti ad Rhenum [Utrecht]: Hermanni Besseling. This index volume forms Volume 4 of the works of Lucian published between 1743 and 1746. [8], xvi 500, [ii]. pp Full leather. The spine has gone, and the front and rear boards are detached from the text block. The title page and first gather are also detached. The leather boards have been held onto the book by tape at some point, and the outlines of this can be seen to the boards. Moderate foxing throughout. Sold as a complete copy of the index, in need of a re-bind. 260 x 205 mm (10¼ x 8 inches). Ce tome d'index forme le tome 4 des ouvrages de Lucien publiés entre 1743 et 1746.…

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    Trajecti ad Rhenum [Utrecht]: Hermanni Besseling. This index volume forms Volume 4 of the works of Lucian published between 1743 and 1746. [8], xvi 500, [ii]. pp Full leather. The spine has gone, and the front and rear boards are detached from the text block. The title page and first gather are also detached. The leather boards have been held onto the book by tape at some point, and the outlines of this can be seen to the boards. Moderate foxing throughout. Sold as a complete copy of the index, in need of a re-bind. 260 x 205 mm (10¼ x 8 inches). Ce tome d'index forme le tome 4 des ouvrages de Lucien publiés entre 1743 et 1746. [8], xvi 500, [ii]. pp Plein cuir. Le dos a disparu et les planches avant et arrière sont détachées du bloc de texte. La page de titre et le premier rassemblement sont également détachés. Les planches de cuir ont été maintenues sur le livre par du ruban adhésif à un moment donné, et les contours de celui-ci peuvent être vus sur les planches. Des rousseurs modérées partout. Vendu comme une copie complète de l'index, a besoin d'une re-reliure.

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  • Le Mariage de Figaro by Beaumarchais
    Beaumarchais
    Le Mariage de Figaro édition collationnée sur le test original

    Paris: Delarue libraire-editeure, 1877. A lovely copy of this large paper edition, Bound in 3/4 leather by Neriot Freres of Rochefort. Dark brown v/ Green leather. Titles and decorations to the spine. A little faded to the spine. Marbled boards. Bum,ping with slight splitting to top right front corner guard. Overall very attractive. original green paper covers bound in. Colophon to rear shows printing date but gives no indication of limitation. This copy printed on large paper from Holland, untrimmed. Clean and tidy throughout. A very nice copy. Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. conforms with OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 490048142 248 pages. 185 x 120 mm

    . Un bel exemplaire de cette grande édition papier, reliée en…

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    Paris: Delarue libraire-editeure, 1877. A lovely copy of this large paper edition, Bound in 3/4 leather by Neriot Freres of Rochefort. Dark brown v/ Green leather. Titles and decorations to the spine. A little faded to the spine. Marbled boards. Bum,ping with slight splitting to top right front corner guard. Overall very attractive. original green paper covers bound in. Colophon to rear shows printing date but gives no indication of limitation. This copy printed on large paper from Holland, untrimmed. Clean and tidy throughout. A very nice copy. Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. conforms with OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 490048142 248 pages. 185 x 120 mm

    . Un bel exemplaire de cette grande édition papier, reliée en 3/4 cuir par Neriot Frères de Rochefort. Cuir brun foncé et vert. Titres et décorations au dos. Le dos est un peu décoloré. Planches marbrées. Les planches sont marbrées. Léger accroc à la garde de l'angle supérieur droit. Dans l'ensemble très attrayant. Les couvertures d'origine en papier vert sont reliées. Le colophon au dos indique la date d'impression mais ne donne aucune indication de limitation. Cet exemplaire a été imprimé sur du grand papier de Hollande, non rogné. L'ensemble est propre et net. Un très bel exemplaire. Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. conforme au numéro OCLC / Identificateur unique : 490048142. 248 pages. 185 x 120 mm

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  • Les Cinq livres de F. Rabelais avec une notice par le bibliophile Jacob. Variantes et Glossaire par P. Chéron by RABELAIS, François
    RABELAIS, François
    Les Cinq livres de F. Rabelais avec une notice par le bibliophile Jacob. Variantes et Glossaire par P. Chéron

    Paris: Librairie des Bibliophiles, 1885. A very nice set of this work. First Edition. Four volumes bound in half red morocco with gilt titles. Red marbled boards. A touch of rubbing only, but overall very presentable. Internally sound, with a little darkening / foxing throughout. 180 x 120 mm (7 x 4¾ inches). XX, 333, [iii]., 368., 312., 308. pp.

    . Un très bel ensemble de cet ouvrage. Première édition. Quatre volumes reliés en demi-maroquin rouge avec titres dorés. Plaques marbrées rouges. Un peu de frottement seulement, mais dans l'ensemble très présentable. L'intérieur est en bon état, avec un peu de noircissement et de rousseur. 180 x 120 mm. XX, 333, [iii], 368, 312, 308 pp.

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  • Les Comedies de Shakespeare. by SHAKESPEARE, William.
    SHAKESPEARE, William.
    Les Comedies de Shakespeare. Les comédies traduites par Suzanne Bing et Jacques Copeau, illustré de nombreux dessins dans et hors texte par Charles Berthold Mahn.

    Paris: Union Latine D'Editions, 1952. A lovely copy of this 7 volume set of Shakespeare's Comedies. Complete. Limited to all 6150 copies, paperbacks under folded covers, folders and publisher's cases. Book illustrated by Berthold Mahn. Copy on Renage vellum (n ° 2619). Series in perfect condition. Text in French. Text printed in red and black.
    230 mm x 180 mm. 

    Contains: Peines d'amour perdues; Les Deux gentilshommes de Vérone. 1 volume 286 pages;  La Comédie des erreurs. Le Songe d'une nuit d'été. 1 volume 224 pages; La Mégère apprivoisée. Tout est bien qui finit bien. 1 volume 294 pages; Le Marchand de Venise. Les Joyeuses Commères de Windsor. 1 volume 294 pages;  Comme il vous plaira. Beaucoup de bruit pour…

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    Paris: Union Latine D'Editions, 1952. A lovely copy of this 7 volume set of Shakespeare's Comedies. Complete. Limited to all 6150 copies, paperbacks under folded covers, folders and publisher's cases. Book illustrated by Berthold Mahn. Copy on Renage vellum (n ° 2619). Series in perfect condition. Text in French. Text printed in red and black.
    230 mm x 180 mm. 

    Contains: Peines d'amour perdues; Les Deux gentilshommes de Vérone. 1 volume 286 pages;  La Comédie des erreurs. Le Songe d'une nuit d'été. 1 volume 224 pages; La Mégère apprivoisée. Tout est bien qui finit bien. 1 volume 294 pages; Le Marchand de Venise. Les Joyeuses Commères de Windsor. 1 volume 294 pages;  Comme il vous plaira. Beaucoup de bruit pour rien. 1 volume 280 pages;  La Nuit des rois. Mesure pour mesure. 1 volume 280 pages; Le Conte d'hiver. La Tempête. 1 volume 266 pages.  Une belle copie de cet ensemble de 7 volumes des Comédies de Shakespeare. Compléter. Limité à tous les 6150 exemplaires, livres de poche sous couvertures pliées, chemises et étuis de l'éditeur. Livre illustré par Berthold Mahn. Exemplaire sur vélin Renage (n ° 2619). Série en parfait état. Texte en français. Texte imprimé en rouge et noir. 23 cm x 18 cm. Contient: Peines d'amour perdues; Les Deux gentilshommes de Vérone. 1 volume 286 pages; La Comédie des erreurs. Le Songe d'une nuit d'été. 1 volume 224 pages; La Mégère apprivoisée. Tout est bien qui finit bien. 1 volume 294 pages; Le Marchand de Venise. Les Joyeuses Commères de Windsor. 1 volume 294 pages; Comme il vous plaira. Beaucoup de bruit pour rien. 1 volume 280 pages; La Nuit des rois. Mesure pour mesure. 1 volume 280 pages; Le Conte d'hiver. La Tempête. 1 volume 266 pages.

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  • Les Rougon-Macquart - Germinal by ZOLA, Émile
    ZOLA, Émile
    Les Rougon-Macquart - Germinal Notes e Commentaires de Maurice Le Blond

    Paris: Typographie François Bernouard, 1928. A lovely copy of this limited, bibliophile edition. One of the 225 copies printed on vergé de Rives. Brown leather with marbled boards. Gilt titles. A touch of rubbing to the spine, but overall in very good condition. Marbled end papers. Original covers are bound in. Large paper copy with un-trimmed pages. A light scattering of foxing to the pages only. First published in 1885 this was the thirteenth novel in the Rougon-Macquart series. A highly political novel, largely concerned with unions and the conditions of miner's. Germination is a metaphor for the miner's revolt. 250 by 180mm (9¾ by 7 inches). 586 pages

    . Très bel exemplaire de cette édition bibliophile limitée. Un…

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    Paris: Typographie François Bernouard, 1928. A lovely copy of this limited, bibliophile edition. One of the 225 copies printed on vergé de Rives. Brown leather with marbled boards. Gilt titles. A touch of rubbing to the spine, but overall in very good condition. Marbled end papers. Original covers are bound in. Large paper copy with un-trimmed pages. A light scattering of foxing to the pages only. First published in 1885 this was the thirteenth novel in the Rougon-Macquart series. A highly political novel, largely concerned with unions and the conditions of miner's. Germination is a metaphor for the miner's revolt. 250 by 180mm (9¾ by 7 inches). 586 pages

    . Très bel exemplaire de cette édition bibliophile limitée. Un des 225 exemplaires imprimés sur vergé de Rives. Cuir brun et planches marbrées. Titres dorés. Un peu de frottement au dos, mais dans l'ensemble en très bon état. Papiers de fin marbrés. Les couvertures originales sont reliées. Exemplaire en grand format avec des pages non rognées. Quelques légères rousseurs sur les pages seulement. Publié pour la première fois en 1885, il s'agit du treizième roman de la série des Rougon-Macquart. Il s'agit d'un roman très politique, qui traite en grande partie des syndicats et des conditions de travail des mineurs. La germination est une métaphore de la révolte des mineurs. 250 x 180 mm. 586 pages.

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  • Madame De Maintenon, Peinte Par Elle-Même. by MADAME DE MAINTENON, [Amélie Suard]
    MADAME DE MAINTENON, [Amélie Suard]
    Madame De Maintenon, Peinte Par Elle-Même.

    Paris: Maradan, 1810. Second edition. Hardback. In full calf, with scored design to boards and gilt stamped details and title. Spine has sustained some damage at head and tail, but been repaired. Boards have a few rubbed areas. Marbled endpapers and matching marbling to closed page edges. Some foxing - mainly to prelims. Overall a good copy. Text in French. lvij, 422 pp. 220 x 140 mm (8¾ x 5½ inches). Deuxième édition. Relié. En plein veau, avec dessin marqué aux plats et détails et titre estampés dorés. La colonne vertébrale a subi quelques dommages à la tête et à la queue, mais a été réparée. Les planches ont quelques zones frottées. Pages de garde marbrées et marbrures assorties…

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    Paris: Maradan, 1810. Second edition. Hardback. In full calf, with scored design to boards and gilt stamped details and title. Spine has sustained some damage at head and tail, but been repaired. Boards have a few rubbed areas. Marbled endpapers and matching marbling to closed page edges. Some foxing - mainly to prelims. Overall a good copy. Text in French. lvij, 422 pp. 220 x 140 mm (8¾ x 5½ inches). Deuxième édition. Relié. En plein veau, avec dessin marqué aux plats et détails et titre estampés dorés. La colonne vertébrale a subi quelques dommages à la tête et à la queue, mais a été réparée. Les planches ont quelques zones frottées. Pages de garde marbrées et marbrures assorties aux bords des pages fermées. Quelques rousseurs - principalement aux préliminaires. Dans l'ensemble une bonne copie. Texte en français. lvij, 422 pages. 220 x 140 mm.

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  • Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice. An historical tragedy in five acts, with notes. The Prophecy of Dante, a poem. by BYRON, Lord
    BYRON, Lord
    Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice. An historical tragedy in five acts, with notes. The Prophecy of Dante, a poem.

    London: John Murray, 1821. First Edition. This is the first UK edition. Nicely bound in grey boards, and light brown spine with paper label. Text body is clean. Binding is tight. Moderate foxing throughout. Edges slightly browned. xxi, 261 [2] pp. 230 x 145 mm (9 x 5¾ inches).

    Book ID: 2062
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  • Oeuvres de Maitre François Rabelais, publiées sous le titre de Faits et Dits du Géant Gargantua et de son fils Pantagruel by RABELAIS, Francois,
    RABELAIS, Francois,
    Oeuvres de Maitre François Rabelais, publiées sous le titre de Faits et Dits du Géant Gargantua et de son fils Pantagruel Limosin, la Crême Philosophale, deux Epîtres à deux Vieilles de moeurs & d'humeurs différentes, & des Remarques Historiques & Critiques de Monsieur le Duchat, sur tout l'Ouvrage

    [Paris]: [Prault], 1732. Five Volumes (containing six books). A new edition. With copperplate title by Scotin showing Rabelais working (in addition to the regular title printed in red and black), engraved portrait (frontis), 3 folding copper plates (La Déviniere, Rabelais' room, the outside of Rabelais' room - they are more interesting than they sound!), and 1 engraved map of Chinon and district. (17x11cm). Initial letters, headbands and tailpieces engraved on wood. Full leather with 5 raised bands, gilt decoration and titles to burgundy labels to the spines. The bindings are mostly sound, with a touch of wear, particularly to the head and tail of volume 1 which has slight loss. Inside, the works are in good, bright condition, with…

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    [Paris]: [Prault], 1732. Five Volumes (containing six books). A new edition. With copperplate title by Scotin showing Rabelais working (in addition to the regular title printed in red and black), engraved portrait (frontis), 3 folding copper plates (La Déviniere, Rabelais' room, the outside of Rabelais' room - they are more interesting than they sound!), and 1 engraved map of Chinon and district. (17x11cm). Initial letters, headbands and tailpieces engraved on wood. Full leather with 5 raised bands, gilt decoration and titles to burgundy labels to the spines. The bindings are mostly sound, with a touch of wear, particularly to the head and tail of volume 1 which has slight loss. Inside, the works are in good, bright condition, with a touch of darkening / foxing to the pages. Slight worm damage (not affecting text) to one volume. Discrete previous owner's stamped ex libris to the verso of the end paper in each volume. An anonymous Paris reissue of the 1711 critical edition of Rabelais, written by Le Duchat and La Monnoye. This edition by Pierre-Charles Jamet and Thomas Gueulette, augmented with personal notes and comments. (vol 1). [3] ff., lii-388 pp., [4] pl. engrav, [1] dep. map; (Vol II). [2] ff., xvi-331 pp.; (Vol III). [2] ff., xxviii-334 pp.; (Vol IV). [2] ff., lxxii-358 pp.; (Vol V). [2] ff., xx-274, [2] ff, 183 pages. 165 by 105mm (6½ by 4¼ inches).

    . Cinq volumes (contenant six livres). Nouvelle édition. Avec titre gravé sur cuivre par Scotin montrant Rabelais en train de travailler (en plus du titre normal imprimé en rouge et noir), portrait gravé (frontis), 3 planches dépliantes sur cuivre (La Déviniere, la chambre de Rabelais, l'extérieur de la chambre de Rabelais - elles sont plus intéressantes qu'elles n'en ont l'air !), et 1 carte gravée de Chinon et de sa région. (17x11cm). Lettres initiales, bandeaux et gardes gravés sur bois. Plein cuir avec 5 bandes surélevées, décorations et titres dorés sur les étiquettes bordeaux au dos. Les reliures sont pour la plupart saines, avec un peu d'usure, en particulier à la tête et à la queue du volume 1 qui présente une légère perte. A l'intérieur, les ouvrages sont en bon état, lumineux, avec un peu de noircissement / rousseur sur les pages. Léger dommage dû à un ver (n'affectant pas le texte) sur un volume. Discret ex libris du propriétaire précédent au verso du papier de fin de chaque volume. Réédition parisienne anonyme de l'édition critique de Rabelais de 1711, écrite par Le Duchat et La Monnoye. Cette édition par Pierre-Charles Jamet et Thomas Gueulette, augmentée de notes et de commentaires personnels. (tome 1). [3] ff., lii-388 pp, [4] pl. gravées, [1] carte dépliante ; (Vol II). [2] ff., xvi-331 pp. ; (Vol III). [2] ff., xxviii-334 pp. ; (Vol IV). [2] ff., lxxii-358 pp. ; (Vol V). (Vol V). [2] ff., xx-274, [2] ff, 183 pages. 165 par 105mm

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  • Select Fables; with cuts, designed and engraved by Thomas and John Bewick and others, previous to the year 1784; together with a memoir; and a descriptive catalogue of the works of Messrs. Bewick. by BEWICK, Thomas and John
    BEWICK, Thomas and John
    Select Fables; with cuts, designed and engraved by Thomas and John Bewick and others, previous to the year 1784; together with a memoir; and a descriptive catalogue of the works of Messrs. Bewick.

    Newcastle: S. Hodgson for Emerson Charnley, and Baldwin, Cradock and Joy, 1820. First edition. A nice copy of this collection of fables with the attractive Bewick engravings. Frontis portrait of Thomas Bewick, title with engraved vignette. Half leather with marbled boards and gilt titles to spine. Slight rubbing to the edges. of the binding. Internally clean and tidy, with just a little darkening to the page edges. [4]; xl; 332 pp. 225 x 145 mm (8¾ x 5¾ inches).

    Book ID: 3879
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