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  • Rapprochemens historiques sur l'hospitalité des Anciens; by FRIZAC, François Marie Jacques.
    FRIZAC, François Marie Jacques.
    Rapprochemens historiques sur l'hospitalité des Anciens; sur la formation de nos hôpitaux, la nature de leurs revenus, et les divers systèmes qui se sont succédés dans leur administration

    Toulouse: J.M. Douladoure, 1820. A nice copy of this first edition. Signed by the author opposite the title page, with a dedication to a Doctor Lallemand. A treatise on the history and nature of hospitals / hospitality in ancient times. The binding is an attractive half leather with marbled boards. gilt decoration to the spine with a burgundy label. Six panels to the spine. There is a loss of half a panel of the spine leather. Slight bumping and rubbing to the binding otherwise. Slight weakening to the front hinge. Marbled end papers. The title page has had almost half of it cut out, but has been replaced professionally with similar paper at a later date (see photograph). There…

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    Toulouse: J.M. Douladoure, 1820. A nice copy of this first edition. Signed by the author opposite the title page, with a dedication to a Doctor Lallemand. A treatise on the history and nature of hospitals / hospitality in ancient times. The binding is an attractive half leather with marbled boards. gilt decoration to the spine with a burgundy label. Six panels to the spine. There is a loss of half a panel of the spine leather. Slight bumping and rubbing to the binding otherwise. Slight weakening to the front hinge. Marbled end papers. The title page has had almost half of it cut out, but has been replaced professionally with similar paper at a later date (see photograph). There is also a location stamp to the top of the title page. To the next page (introduction) there is a small circular stamp. Somewhat obscured and un identifiable. This is repeated a couple of times throughout the book. Otherwise clean and tidy throughout the work, with just a touch of foxing. Frizac (1772-1865) was a native of Toulouse and surgeon. From 1808 to 1814 he was head of the secretariat of the Grand Duchy of Florence, in charge of the mendicity department. Louis XVIII appointed him a counseiller to the Prefecture of Toulouse. As well as this work on hospitals, he wrote a work on Prisons. 140 pages. 200 by 125mm (7¾ by 5 inches). Conforms to OCLC: 23358521.

    . Bel exemplaire de cette première édition. Signée par l'auteur en face de la page de titre, avec une dédicace au Docteur Lallemand. Un traité sur l'histoire et la nature des hôpitaux et de l'hospitalité dans l'Antiquité. La reliure est une jolie demi-cuir avec des planches marbrées. Le dos est décoré en doré avec une étiquette bordeaux. Six panneaux au dos. La moitié d'un panneau du cuir du dos a été perdue. Légers chocs et frottements à la reliure. Léger affaiblissement de la charnière avant. Papiers de fin marbrés. La page de titre a été coupée sur presque la moitié de sa longueur, mais a été remplacée professionnellement par un papier similaire à une date ultérieure (voir la photographie). Il y a également un cachet de localisation en haut de la page de titre. La page suivante (introduction) porte un petit cachet circulaire. Il est quelque peu obscurci et non identifiable. Ce cachet se répète plusieurs fois dans l'ouvrage. Autrement, l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé, avec juste un peu de rousseur. Frizac (1772-1865) était originaire de Toulouse et chirurgien. De 1808 à 1814, il fut chef du secrétariat du grand-duché de Florence, chargé du service de la mendicité. Louis XVIII le nomme conseiller à la préfecture de Toulouse. Outre cet ouvrage sur les hôpitaux, il a écrit un ouvrage sur les prisons. 140 pages. 200 par 125mm (7¾ par 5 pouces). Conforme à OCLC : 23358521.

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  • Remains of Pagan Saxondom. by AKERMAN, John Yonge
    AKERMAN, John Yonge
    Remains of Pagan Saxondom.

    London: John Russell Smith, 1855. First Edition. Original green full buckram, with paper label pasted to the spine. Half-title, vignette title page (Anglo-Saxon Barrows in Greenwich Park), xxviii, 84, with 40 fine plates, printed in colours and hand-finished, captioned J.Basire del set sc., grandson of James Basire, mentor to Blake.
    Owner's signature of Francis Vine. He was the vicar of Eastington, Stonehouse in Gloucestershire, member of Kent Archaeological society. and author of "Caesar in Kent: an Account of the Landing of Julius Caesar and His Battles With the Ancient Briton" Published in 1888. No doubt this work was an essential reference to him. The buckram is in good clean condition, but with a couple of small splits to the…

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    London: John Russell Smith, 1855. First Edition. Original green full buckram, with paper label pasted to the spine. Half-title, vignette title page (Anglo-Saxon Barrows in Greenwich Park), xxviii, 84, with 40 fine plates, printed in colours and hand-finished, captioned J.Basire del set sc., grandson of James Basire, mentor to Blake.
    Owner's signature of Francis Vine. He was the vicar of Eastington, Stonehouse in Gloucestershire, member of Kent Archaeological society. and author of "Caesar in Kent: an Account of the Landing of Julius Caesar and His Battles With the Ancient Briton" Published in 1888. No doubt this work was an essential reference to him. The buckram is in good clean condition, but with a couple of small splits to the spine edges. Paper label darkened and a little chipped. Library label to the front pastedown. Intermittent small library stamps throughout. Owner's signature to the half title. Binding is a little shaken, but holding. Intermittent foxing. Overall a nice copy. xxviii, 1-84 + plates. 300 by 230mm (11¾ by 9 inches).

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  • Reparationsfibel by GARVENS, Von O., GULBRANSON, O, HEINE, Th Th.. SCHILLING, E., SCHULZ, W., THONY, Ed.
    GARVENS, Von O., GULBRANSON, O, HEINE, Th Th.. SCHILLING, E., SCHULZ, W., THONY, Ed.
    Reparationsfibel

    Hamburg: Broschek & Co, 1931. A collection of caricature and political illustrations published in Germany aimed against the Treaty of Versailles and the reparations placed upon Germany after the first world war. First edition. Original burgundy boards, with a caricature of an octopus strangling the world to the front cover, and death embracing the world to the rear panel. The book is in sound condition but with a little rubbing and marking to the covers. Very small area of loss to the top edge of the spine. Internally clean and tidy throughout, but with moderate darkening to the edges. 22 pages. There were also editions printed in English at the same time. 32cm x 24cm. Introduction to the first…

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    Hamburg: Broschek & Co, 1931. A collection of caricature and political illustrations published in Germany aimed against the Treaty of Versailles and the reparations placed upon Germany after the first world war. First edition. Original burgundy boards, with a caricature of an octopus strangling the world to the front cover, and death embracing the world to the rear panel. The book is in sound condition but with a little rubbing and marking to the covers. Very small area of loss to the top edge of the spine. Internally clean and tidy throughout, but with moderate darkening to the edges. 22 pages. There were also editions printed in English at the same time. 32cm x 24cm. Introduction to the first few pages in German.

    . Recueil de caricatures et d'illustrations politiques publiées en Allemagne contre le traité de Versailles et les réparations imposées à l'Allemagne après la première guerre mondiale. Première édition. Carton bordeaux original, avec une caricature d'une pieuvre étranglant le monde sur la couverture avant, et la mort embrassant le monde sur le panneau arrière. Le livre est en bon état, mais les couvertures sont légèrement frottées et marquées. Une très petite zone de perte sur le bord supérieur de la colonne vertébrale. L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé, mais les bords sont modérément assombris. 22 pages. Des éditions en anglais ont également été imprimées à la même époque. 32cm x 24cm. Introduction aux premières pages en allemand.

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  • Robert Baillie and the Second Scots Reformation by McCOY, F.N.
    McCOY, F.N.
    Robert Baillie and the Second Scots Reformation

    Berkeley: University Of California Press, 1974. First Edition, hardback in dust jacket. Clean and fresh, with just slight sun fading to spine of dust jacket. 244 pages. 235 x 160 mm (9¼ x 6¼ inches).

    Book ID: 3453
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  • Sapeurs-pompiers de la Madeleine-lez-Lille by MADELEINE, Marie la.
    MADELEINE, Marie la.
    Sapeurs-pompiers de la Madeleine-lez-Lille

    Madeleine: N/P, 1848. A lovely manuscript book, recording the members and regulations of the fire brigade in La Madeleine, now a suburb on the northern side of Lille, when this manuscript was begun it had a population of approximately 1,800. A hardback notebook of plain paper, with paper covered boards and cloth corners and spine. There is a hand written paper label with the contents to the front. This is partly obscured by a printed label from the "Ville de La Madeleine." The contents are: A title page, stating that this is the register of the Fire Brigade of La Madeleine, and contains details of the members and regulations. This is signed by the mayor (Monsieur Bonnier) with an…

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    Madeleine: N/P, 1848. A lovely manuscript book, recording the members and regulations of the fire brigade in La Madeleine, now a suburb on the northern side of Lille, when this manuscript was begun it had a population of approximately 1,800. A hardback notebook of plain paper, with paper covered boards and cloth corners and spine. There is a hand written paper label with the contents to the front. This is partly obscured by a printed label from the "Ville de La Madeleine." The contents are: A title page, stating that this is the register of the Fire Brigade of La Madeleine, and contains details of the members and regulations. This is signed by the mayor (Monsieur Bonnier) with an ornate signature and dated 1848. It also beats the stamp of the Mairie. (this stamp appears frequently throughout the manuscript). The next sheets are a "Control-Matricule" or registration check. This lists each fireman, with their grade (rank) profession and date of birth. This page is also stamped and signed by the major. The leading officer is a sous-lieutenant (born in 1810 and a tailor). There are 39 firemen listed. (From the professions we can assume that they were all volunteers or part time). Following this are several pages of the "Réglemens constitutif."The last two pages of this are the signatures of the mayor and 26 others. Following are a copy of a letter regarding the election of officers, appointment ordersetc. This is the first 11 leaves of the document. Starting on the 12th leaf, are the regulations updated in a new hand and dated 1853 (It seems a result of a re-organisation). The regulations include sections on absence and sickness, discipline etc. We are pleased to see that Ms Bonnier is still the mayor and still signing!. To the end of this are another two pages of signatures. Further pages concern the regulations for the fire brigade specific to the commune of Madeleine. In total there are 26 leaves (52 pages) of manuscript. There are also approx 150 blank pages following. Overall a fascinating piece of mid nineteenth century fire brigade history. The front board has a crease / bend across it, so although it closes neatly, it has cracked. The pages are clean, but a little darkened and foxed. 22cm x 18cm.

    . Un beau livre manuscrit, enregistrant les membres et les règlements du corps des pompiers de La Madeleine, aujourd'hui une banlieue au nord de Lille, qui comptait une population d'environ 1 800 habitants lorsque ce manuscrit a été commencé. Cahier cartonné en papier ordinaire, avec des planches couvertes de papier et des coins et un dos en tissu. Une étiquette en papier manuscrite avec le contenu se trouve au début de l'ouvrage. Elle est en partie masquée par une étiquette imprimée de la "Ville de La Madeleine". Le contenu est le suivant : Une page de titre, indiquant qu'il s'agit du registre du corps des sapeurs-pompiers de La Madeleine, et contenant des détails sur les membres et les règlements. Il est signé par le maire (Monsieur Bonnier) avec une signature ornée et daté de 1848. Il porte également le cachet de la Mairie. (ce cachet apparaît fréquemment dans le manuscrit). Les feuilles suivantes sont un "Control-Matricule" ou contrôle d'enregistrement. Il s'agit d'une liste de chaque pompier, avec son grade, sa profession et sa date de naissance. Cette page est également tamponnée et signée par le major. L'officier en chef est un sous-lieutenant (né en 1810 et tailleur). Il y a 39 pompiers sur la liste. (D'après leurs professions, on peut supposer qu'ils étaient tous volontaires ou à temps partiel). Suivent plusieurs pages de "Réglemens constitutif", dont les deux dernières sont les signatures du maire et de 26 autres personnes. Suit une copie d'une lettre concernant l'élection des officiers, les arrêtés de nomination, etc. Il s'agit des 11 premiers feuillets du document. À partir du 12e feuillet, on trouve le règlement mis à jour d'une nouvelle main et daté de 1853 (il semble que ce soit le résultat d'une réorganisation). Le règlement comprend des sections sur l'absence et la maladie, la discipline, etc. Nous sommes heureux de constater que Mme Bonnier est toujours maire et qu'elle signe encore ! A la fin de ce document, il y a encore deux pages de signatures. D'autres pages concernent le règlement du corps des sapeurs-pompiers spécifique à la commune de Madeleine. Au total, il y a 26 feuilles (52 pages) de manuscrit. Il y a également environ 150 pages blanches à la suite. Dans l'ensemble, il s'agit d'un document fascinant sur l'histoire des pompiers au milieu du XIXe siècle. La première page de couverture est pliée, et bien qu'elle se ferme proprement, elle s'est fissurée. Les pages sont propres, mais un peu assombries et roussies. 22cm x 18cm.

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  • Sea Road to the Indies. by HART, Henry H.
    HART, Henry H.
    Sea Road to the Indies. An account of the voyages and exploits of the Portuguese Navigators, together with the life and times of Dom Vasco Da Gama, Capitao-Mor, Viceroy of India and Count of Vidigueira.

    London: William Hodge and Company, Limited, 1952. First British edition. Hardback. In original unclipped dust jacket. Now in protective wrap. Red cloth with gilt title to spine. The map end papers have some age toning in line with the dust jacket. Inside is clean. The dust jacket has a little age-toning and some light rubbing / chips to the corners. Overall a good example. 296 pages. 225 x 145 mm (8¾ x 5¾ inches).

    Book ID: 2889
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  • Secret Despatches from Arabia. by [LAWRENCE, T.E.]
    [LAWRENCE, T.E.]
    Secret Despatches from Arabia. Published by Permission of the Foreign Office.

    London: 1939. Nice copy of this numbered limited first edition from The Golden Cockerel Press. Cream boards with quarter Niger leather spine and gilt titles by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. The black leather is in excellent condition, but the cream boards are a little rubbed on the corners, and slightly soiled. Still attractive though. The end papers have stains where tape has been used (it seems to hold a previous cover). Otherwise the book is in very good clean condition. #458 / 1000 copies. Printed on Arnold's mould made paper. Top edge gilt. Frontis photograph of Lawrence. 173, [2], pp. 255 x 195 mm (10 x 7¾ inches).

    Book ID: 3311
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  • Very scarce two volume work
    Selections from the most celebrated foreign literary journals and other periodical publications by TOOKE, William
    TOOKE, William
    Selections from the most celebrated foreign literary journals and other periodical publications

    London: J. Debrett, 1798. First edition. Two volumes, sympathetically rebound in half calf, with new leather spines, but retaining carefully restored original marbled boards. Original boards a little rubbed, but recent leather all very good. Some spots of foxing internally. 220 x 140 mm (8¾ x 5½ inches). Volume I: viii, 526 pp. Volume II: viii, 528 pp.
    William Tooke (1744–1820) was a British clergyman and an historian of Russia. This work gives a fascinating historical perspective, not only on his favoured Russia, but also on everything from the way ladies dressed in Peru, to the use of spices in 'the torrid zone'.

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  • An incunable leaf
    [Sermones de tempore et de Sanctis] by BONAVENTURE
    BONAVENTURE
    [Sermones de tempore et de Sanctis]

    Zwolle: [Johannes de Vollenhoe], 1479. An attractive leaf, taken from Bonaventure's Sermons. Printed in black with red highlighting of capitals and key letters. Printed to both sides of the leaf, in two columns. Area of light staining to the bottom corner of the leaf (visible both sides) otherwise in excellent condition. The paper is chain laid paper, with a crude unicorn watermark. Although we have been unable to date / match precisely, the paper and watermark are very similar to some in the graphics arts collection at Princeton University, including one from Bruges dated to 1475 and another dated 1593. Very small damage to the edge where removed from a book. Slight marking to one side of the paper. 270 x190 mm (10¾ x 7½ inches).

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  • Setting out in Life by ROWLANDSON, Thomas.
    ROWLANDSON, Thomas.
    Setting out in Life

    London: S.W. Fores, 1796. A nice copy of this caricature, pasted onto a backing sheet. Sadly, the person who pasted it trimmed it very close, and around the title (see photo) so no publisher information showing. A father asks his son what career he wants. The son rather likes the idea of becoming a Bishop, with good pay for very little work! The print is clean and tidy, and could still be nicely framed. Print is 32cm x 22.5cm. Backing sheet is 36.5cm x 27cm Thomas Rowlandson (13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) was a renowned English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian era, celebrated for his sharp political satire and vivid social observation. His works, often bawdy…

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    London: S.W. Fores, 1796. A nice copy of this caricature, pasted onto a backing sheet. Sadly, the person who pasted it trimmed it very close, and around the title (see photo) so no publisher information showing. A father asks his son what career he wants. The son rather likes the idea of becoming a Bishop, with good pay for very little work! The print is clean and tidy, and could still be nicely framed. Print is 32cm x 22.5cm. Backing sheet is 36.5cm x 27cm Thomas Rowlandson (13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) was a renowned English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian era, celebrated for his sharp political satire and vivid social observation. His works, often bawdy and robust, ranged from individual caricatures to illustrations for novels, humorous books, and topographical works. He is considered one of Britain's greatest graphic artists, alongside contemporaries like James Gillray.

    . Une belle copie de cette caricature, collée sur une feuille de support. Malheureusement, la personne qui l'a collée l'a rognée de très près, et autour du titre (voir photo), de sorte qu'aucune information sur l'éditeur n'apparaît. Un père demande à son fils quel métier il veut faire. Le fils aime bien l'idée de devenir évêque, avec un bon salaire pour très peu de travail ! L'estampe est propre et bien rangée, et pourrait encore être joliment encadrée. L'estampe mesure 32 cm x 22,5 cm. La feuille de support mesure 36,5 cm x 27 cm Thomas Rowlandson (13 juillet 1757 - 21 avril 1827) était un artiste et caricaturiste anglais renommé de l'ère géorgienne, célèbre pour sa satire politique acerbe et ses observations sociales vives. Ses œuvres, souvent paillardes et robustes, vont de la caricature individuelle à l'illustration de romans, de livres humoristiques et d'ouvrages topographiques. Il est considéré comme l'un des plus grands artistes graphiques britanniques, aux côtés de contemporains comme James Gillray.

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  • Short sketches of eminent men of the North of England. by NOBLE, Mark
    NOBLE, Mark
    Short sketches of eminent men of the North of England.

    Newcastle Upon Tyne: Andrew Reid, 1885. Scarce. First Edition. Previously published as articles in the 'Consett Guardian'. Copac lists only two holdings - Newcastle and Oxford. Disbound, but the text block is complete and holding well (Has more the appearance of a tract). Has some age toning, and spots of foxing. Concise biographies of characters such as the "Father of Railways" George Stephenson, former Prime Minister Earl Grey, engineer and industrialist William George Armstrong (1st Baron Armstrong), Victorian ironmaster Sir Isaac Lowthian Bell, and others. 160 pages. 185 x 125 mm (7¼ x 5 inches).

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  • Sparks from the Anvil by BURRITT, Elihu
    BURRITT, Elihu
    Sparks from the Anvil

    London: Alfred W. Bennett, 1864. Small brown embossed boards, with gilt titles to front. Inside, clean and with engraved frontispiece. Always a temperance supporter, during the mid 19th century Elihu Burritt toured New England speaking against war and promoting brotherhood. In 1844 he founded 'The Advocate of Peace' in Worcester, Massachusetts, as the head of a group of radical pacifists. [2], xii, 2-106 pp. 180 x 110 mm (7 x 4¼ inches).

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  • Stage Coach Travelling by POLLARD, J.
    POLLARD, J.
    Stage Coach Travelling

    London: J. Watson, 1828. First edition. An original print / aquatint after James Watson, engraved by R. Rosenbourg and printed by Watson in March 1828. This has been laid onto a stiff mounting card - almost certainly removed from a glass and wooden frame. The sheet is a little darkened and spotted, with some marks, bumps and edgewear. A couple of small tears to the edges. Still and attractive coloured print and suitable for re-framing. Print is 28cm x 40cm. Sheet is 41cm x 52cm.

    . Première édition. Une estampe / aquatinte originale d'après James Watson, gravée par R. Rosenbourg et imprimée par Watson en mars 1828. Elle a été posée sur une carte de montage rigide - très…

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    London: J. Watson, 1828. First edition. An original print / aquatint after James Watson, engraved by R. Rosenbourg and printed by Watson in March 1828. This has been laid onto a stiff mounting card - almost certainly removed from a glass and wooden frame. The sheet is a little darkened and spotted, with some marks, bumps and edgewear. A couple of small tears to the edges. Still and attractive coloured print and suitable for re-framing. Print is 28cm x 40cm. Sheet is 41cm x 52cm.

    . Première édition. Une estampe / aquatinte originale d'après James Watson, gravée par R. Rosenbourg et imprimée par Watson en mars 1828. Elle a été posée sur une carte de montage rigide - très certainement retirée d'un cadre en verre et en bois. La feuille est un peu assombrie et tachetée, avec quelques marques, bosses et usures. Quelques petites déchirures sur les bords. Il s'agit toujours d'un tirage coloré attrayant qui peut être réencadré. Le tirage mesure 28 cm x 40 cm. La feuille mesure 41 cm x 52 cm.

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  • Testament Politique du Marquis de Louvois by LOUVOIS, Marquis de [SANDRAS, Courilz de)
    LOUVOIS, Marquis de [SANDRAS, Courilz de)
    Testament Politique du Marquis de Louvois Premier ministre d'etat sous le regne de Louis XIV

    Cologne: Chez le Politique, 1695. Nice copy of this first edition forgery. Almost everything on the title page is false. The real author is the soldier turned author Coutilz de Sandras (1644-1712). The publication date of 1695 is accurate. The work is essentially fiction, written in a stately language and woven into a historical background. Full leather binding with small leather label and gilt title. A little rubbing and marking, but overall in very good condition. marking to the end papers from old tape. Frontis showing the grovelling marquis presenting his memoirs to the king. The rear Louvois died before this work was written. [x], 576. pages. Final blank end paper has been removed. Usually ascribed to Gatien de…

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    Cologne: Chez le Politique, 1695. Nice copy of this first edition forgery. Almost everything on the title page is false. The real author is the soldier turned author Coutilz de Sandras (1644-1712). The publication date of 1695 is accurate. The work is essentially fiction, written in a stately language and woven into a historical background. Full leather binding with small leather label and gilt title. A little rubbing and marking, but overall in very good condition. marking to the end papers from old tape. Frontis showing the grovelling marquis presenting his memoirs to the king. The rear Louvois died before this work was written. [x], 576. pages. Final blank end paper has been removed. Usually ascribed to Gatien de Courtilz. cf. B.M. Woodbridge, Gatien de Courtilz, 1925, p. 207; Sources de l'hist. de France, XVIIe siècle (1610-1715) IV, p. 353. conforms to OCLC: 13682009. 160 by 100mm (6¼ by 4 inches).

    . Bel exemplaire de cette première édition falsifiée. Presque tout ce qui figure sur la page de titre est faux. Le véritable auteur est le soldat devenu écrivain Coutilz de Sandras (1644-1712). La date de publication de 1695 est exacte. L'œuvre est essentiellement une fiction, écrite dans une langue majestueuse et tissée dans un contexte historique. Reliure en plein cuir avec petite étiquette en cuir et titre doré. Un peu de frottement et de marque, mais dans l'ensemble en très bon état. Marques sur les papiers de fin provenant de l'ancien ruban adhésif. Le frontispice montre le marquis grovelling présentant ses mémoires au roi. L'arrière Louvois mourut avant la rédaction de cet ouvrage. [x], 576. pages. Le dernier feuillet blanc de la fin a été enlevé. Habituellement attribué à Gatien de Courtilz. cf. B.M. Woodbridge, Gatien de Courtilz, 1925, p. 207 ; Sources de l'hist. de France, XVIIe siècle (1610-1715) IV, p. 353. conforme à OCLC : 13682009. 160 par 100mm

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  • The Antiquities of Furness; by [WEST, Thomas]
    [WEST, Thomas]
    The Antiquities of Furness; Or, an Account of the Royal Abbey of St. Mary, in the Vale of Nightshade, Near Dalton in Furness, Belonging to the Right Honorable Lord George Cavendish

    Edition: First Edition

    London: The Author by T. Spilsbury, 1794. A decent copy of this First edition. Old (probably not contemporary) full leather boards, with gilt titles. This copy contains a folding plan of the Abbey, and a folding view of the East Prospect of the Abbey (both clean and tidy). There is also a folding map of the Liberty of Furness. This is somewhat creased and has a few small closed tears to it, and a couple of foxing spots. No loss though. Although anonymous, the dedication is signed Thomas West. The leather is somewhat rubbed, with a little loss to the head and tail of the spine - not much though. Internally mainly clean and tidy, with a touch of…

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    London: The Author by T. Spilsbury, 1794. A decent copy of this First edition. Old (probably not contemporary) full leather boards, with gilt titles. This copy contains a folding plan of the Abbey, and a folding view of the East Prospect of the Abbey (both clean and tidy). There is also a folding map of the Liberty of Furness. This is somewhat creased and has a few small closed tears to it, and a couple of foxing spots. No loss though. Although anonymous, the dedication is signed Thomas West. The leather is somewhat rubbed, with a little loss to the head and tail of the spine - not much though. Internally mainly clean and tidy, with a touch of foxing and a few spots only. Owner's bookplate for John Abraham of of Liverpool. Two folding plates and a folding map. ESTC: T144672. [20],lvi,[2],288,[136] pp.

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  • Bardo-Druidic Celtic philosophy
    The Barddas of Iolo Morganwg: by ITHEL, J. William ab
    ITHEL, J. William ab
    The Barddas of Iolo Morganwg: A Collection of Original Documents, Illustrative of the Theology Wisdom, and Usages of the Bardo-Druidic Systems of the Isle of Britain. Introduction by John Matthews

    Boston M.A: Red Wheel / Weiser, 2004. On its publication in the 19th century, Barddas stirred controversy. Some critics claimed that it was completely made up, or based on forgeries. Others defended it by pointing out similarities to other surviving Celtic documents with clear provenance.
    Photo-offset from the first printing, this edition of Barddas includes the original Welsh on verso pages with the English translation running on the recto pages. 425 pp.In original dust jacket. John Matthews has been a practicing shaman for over 30 years and is a leading authority on Celtic traditions, Grail and Arthurian legends, and the tarot. He is the author of a number of successful divinatory systems based on early spiritual beliefs, and has…

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    Boston M.A: Red Wheel / Weiser, 2004. On its publication in the 19th century, Barddas stirred controversy. Some critics claimed that it was completely made up, or based on forgeries. Others defended it by pointing out similarities to other surviving Celtic documents with clear provenance.
    Photo-offset from the first printing, this edition of Barddas includes the original Welsh on verso pages with the English translation running on the recto pages. 425 pp.In original dust jacket. John Matthews has been a practicing shaman for over 30 years and is a leading authority on Celtic traditions, Grail and Arthurian legends, and the tarot. He is the author of a number of successful divinatory systems based on early spiritual beliefs, and has acted as an adviser on several motion pictures, including Jerry Bruckheimer's King Arthur. Both book and dust jacket are in fine / as new condition. 240 x 160mm (9½ x 6¼ inches

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  • The Baronage of England or An Historical Account of the Lives and most Memorable Actions of Our English Nobility. by DUGDALE, William.
    DUGDALE, William.
    The Baronage of England or An Historical Account of the Lives and most Memorable Actions of Our English Nobility.

    London: Abel Roper, John Martin and Henry Herringman, 1675. First edition. Three volumes bound as one. Ex library copy. The original full leather binding (with an attractive gilt vignette to the front board, has been re-backed in recent leather, with simple gilt titles to the spine. Reference library stamps are on the front end papers. Contents page in red and black (with library stamp over text). The text block has attractive historiated initials to chapter headings. Pages are in good, slightly darkened condition. Letterpress text and pedigrees throughout, with key names in Black Letter type. Volum 1. In the Saxon time, to the Norman Conquest: And from thence, of those who had their rise before the end of King…

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    London: Abel Roper, John Martin and Henry Herringman, 1675. First edition. Three volumes bound as one. Ex library copy. The original full leather binding (with an attractive gilt vignette to the front board, has been re-backed in recent leather, with simple gilt titles to the spine. Reference library stamps are on the front end papers. Contents page in red and black (with library stamp over text). The text block has attractive historiated initials to chapter headings. Pages are in good, slightly darkened condition. Letterpress text and pedigrees throughout, with key names in Black Letter type. Volum 1. In the Saxon time, to the Norman Conquest: And from thence, of those who had their rise before the end of King Henry the Third's Reign. Contains five double page folding lineages (Percy, Talbot, Clifford, Berkley and D'Arcie. One full page engraved plate. Volume Two: After the end of King Henry the Third's Reign, And before the Eleventh Year of King Richard the Second. Volume Three. From the Tenth year of King Richard the Second until this Present Year 1676. [Xii], 1-790, [ii index]., [viii], 1-192., 1-488, [iii] index]. pages. Overall in very good order, with just a few library stamps. 380 by 250mm (15 by 9¾ inches).

    . Première édition. Trois volumes reliés en un seul. Exemplaire de bibliothèque. La reliure originale en plein cuir (avec une jolie vignette dorée sur le premier plat) a été ré-encadrée en cuir récent, avec des titres dorés simples au dos. Les tampons de la bibliothèque de référence se trouvent sur les pages de garde. La table des matières est en rouge et noir (avec le cachet de la bibliothèque sur le texte). Le bloc de texte comporte de jolies initiales historiées sur les titres des chapitres. Les pages sont en bon état, légèrement assombries. Texte en typographie et pedigrees tout au long de l'ouvrage, avec les noms clés en caractères noirs. Tome 1. De l'époque saxonne à la conquête normande : Et de là, de ceux qui ont été élevés avant la fin du règne du roi Henri III. Contient cinq lignées dépliantes à double page (Percy, Talbot, Clifford, Berkley et D'Arcie). Une planche gravée pleine page. Volume 2 : Après la fin du règne du roi Henri III, et avant la onzième année du roi Richard II. Troisième volume. Depuis la dixième année du roi Richard II jusqu'à cette année 1676. [Xii], 790, [ii index], [viii], 192, 488, [iii] index]. pages. Dans l'ensemble en très bon état, avec seulement quelques cachets de bibliothèque. 380 par 250mm (15 par 9¾ pouces).

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  • Author signed dedication.
    The Battle for the Labour Party. by KOGAN, David and KOGAN, Maurice
    KOGAN, David and KOGAN, Maurice
    The Battle for the Labour Party.

    London: Kogan Page Ltd, 1982. Signed First edition. Hardback in original unclipped dust jacket. The Labour Party in turmoil. Drawing on hitherto unpublished interview material and documents. An original and fascinating account of The Labour Party in the early 1980s. Signed dedication to front by David Kogan. Book and jacket in very good condition. 160 pages. 225 x 140 mm.

    David Kogan OBE is a British media executive, historian and journalist, who is an expert on the history of the Labour Party.

    Book ID: 3697
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  • The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry 1853-1953; by TYSON, Geoffrey
    TYSON, Geoffrey
    The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry 1853-1953; A Centenary Survey.

    Calcutta: D. K. Lakin, 1953. First edition. Prepared to mark the centenary of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce. It attempts to compress in to just over 200 pages the important contribution made by the Chamber in those 100 years to the growth of India's trade and industry. Original hardback in blue cloth with gilt stamped titles to front and spine. The illustrations and photographs include a b/w fold out photograph of the Chamber Office Staff of 1952. Boards show signs of handling, neat previous owner's name to FFEP. Otherwise clean and tidy. Very good. 203, xii pages - appendices and index. 220 x 145 mm (8¾ x 5¾ inches).

    Book ID: 3981
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  • The Blue Privilege. by SANGL, Harry
    SANGL, Harry
    The Blue Privilege. The Last Tattooed Maori Women - Te Kuia Moko.

    Auckland: Richards / Collins, 1980. A stunning collection of 34 full page colour portraits, each with a brief biography of the subject on the facing page. The end-papers feature detailed drawings of each intricate tattoo. First edition in unclipped dust jacket. 96 pages. 335 x 245 mm (13¼ x 9¾ inches). Dust jacket and book are both in a very good condition. The clear removable plastic protective cover had sadly been secured by sticky tape, over time some of the residue has transferred to the endpapers (this is shown in the photographs).
    The portrait artist Harry Sangl created these works of art after seeing a centenarian Maori woman with a moko (chin and lip tattoo). He undertook a…

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    Auckland: Richards / Collins, 1980. A stunning collection of 34 full page colour portraits, each with a brief biography of the subject on the facing page. The end-papers feature detailed drawings of each intricate tattoo. First edition in unclipped dust jacket. 96 pages. 335 x 245 mm (13¼ x 9¾ inches). Dust jacket and book are both in a very good condition. The clear removable plastic protective cover had sadly been secured by sticky tape, over time some of the residue has transferred to the endpapers (this is shown in the photographs).
    The portrait artist Harry Sangl created these works of art after seeing a centenarian Maori woman with a moko (chin and lip tattoo). He undertook a three-and-a-half year journey around the North Island of New Zealand during the 1970's, looking for the last remaining Kuia (Maori women) with such decorations. Une superbe collection de 34 portraits couleur pleine page, chacun avec une brève biographie du sujet sur la page opposée. Les pages de garde présentent des dessins détaillés de chaque tatouage complexe. Edition originale sous jaquette déclipsée. 96 pages. 335 x 245 mm (13¼ x 9¾ pouces). La jaquette et le livre sont tous deux en très bon état. Le couvercle de protection en plastique amovible transparent avait malheureusement été fixé par du ruban adhésif, au fil du temps, une partie des résidus s'est transférée sur les pages de garde (ceci est montré sur les photographies).
    Le portraitiste Harry Sangl a créé ces œuvres d'art après avoir vu une femme maorie centenaire avec un moko (tatouage du menton et des lèvres). Il a entrepris un voyage de trois ans et demi autour de l'île du Nord de la Nouvelle-Zélande dans les années 1970, à la recherche des dernières Kuia (femmes maories) avec de telles décorations.

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