Paris: Emile-Paul Freres, 1947. A beautiful copy of this limited, numbered edition (#60/500 from a total edition of 551). Bound in a felt lined slipcase by Michel Fassin of Barchon (Belgium). Full leather binding with embossed title to the spine. Handmade marbled end papers with the same paper used to decorate the slipcase. Both in excellent condition with just a touch of rubbing to the slipcase. Printed in black and blue with with woodcut engravings by Campion throughout. 130, [6]. pp. 240 by 190mm (9½ by 7½ inches). Bel exemplaire de cette édition limitée et numérotée (#60/500 sur une édition totale de 551). Relié dans un étui feutré par Michel Fassin de Barchon (Belgique). Reliure plein cuir avec titre en relief au dos. Papiers de garde marbrés faits à la main avec le même papier que celui utilisé pour décorer l'étui. Les deux en excellent état avec juste une touche de frottement à l'étui. Imprimé en noir et bleu avec des gravures de Campion partout. 130, [6]. pages 240 sur 190 mm

Edinburgh: Self Published, 1822. Full dark green Morocco with gilt pattern to the boards and spine. Shelf mark (presumably) in gilt to the front cover. Some rubbing to the spine edges, but overall in attractive condition. Bookplate of Mary Catherine Asburnham to the front paste down. Signature of J. A. Murray to the verso of the second ffep. The rest of the book is clean and bright. xiv, 170 pp. 220 by 135mm (8¾ by 5¼ inches).

George Baillie (1664-1738) was a Scottish politician who sat in the Scottish parliament until 1707 then the British Commons until 1734. His wife Griselle, was a singer and songwriter. Their daughter (also Griselle b 1692) married British army officer Sir Alexander Murray of Stanhope

Lady Mary Catherine Ashburnham (1890-1953) was the last in the line of the Baronage and Earldom of Ashburnham, whose seat (Ashburnham Place) pictured in the bookplate, is now part of Westminster School.

New York: Thornwillow Press, 1992. Large black envelope, with brass clasp, containing a black folder with gilt and black label. Inside are two items: a black catalogue with gilt titles (190 x 145 mm) 14 pages. With two colour photo-illustrations: frontispiece, and a photo of a number of Thornwillow Press books on display. Sewn. Lists seven publications from 1985 to 1992; authors include: Barbara England, William L. Shirer, Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., Walter Cronkite, Helmut Kohl, Hugh Sidey, Neal Zaslaw. Alongside this is a red, untitled "Press Pack" (290 x 225cm) containing: (1) a folded leaflet for Arthur Rimbaud "Le Bateau Ivre" with illustration by Thierry W. Despont; (2)two black and white silver gelatin photographs (175 x 125cm) of Luke Pontifell; (3) a printed sheet giving 9 short, critical notices of the Press, from various sources (1988-91); and (4) 10 photocopied articles regarding Luke Pontifell and the Thornwillow Press. (those mentioned in the printed sheet). An interesting snapshot of a modern American Fine Press.
All of the items are in fine condition. The outer envelope only has a little edge wear. 300 x 240 mm (11¾ x 9½ inches).