London: T. Warner, 1727. First edition, second issue without the words "Conjugal Lewdness" in the main title. Daniel Defoe (ca. 1660-1731) published this essay under the original title of "Conjugal Lewdness or Matrimonial Whoredom" (1717) before being asked to rename it for the sake of propriety. This copy shows the cancel title mounted to a stub (as it should be!) Contemporary full calf, gold-tooled filets, fleurons on boards and coat of arms of Earl Stanley on upper board, ribbed spine with gold-tooling, inner filets in gold-tooling, all edged gilt. Boards have been repaired and the spine re-laid onto the back. Internally clean and tidy throughout, with just a touch of foxing to the pages. vi, [2], 406 pp. 195 x 125mm (7¾ x 5 inches).

Despite changing the title, Defoe's text is unchanged. In this essay "concerning the Use and Abuse of the marriage bed", Defoe deals with contraception and compares it with infanticide, "the diabolical practice of attempting to prevent childbearing by physical preparations". He also maintains that marriage should be a state of equality and companionship, and considers the fatal consequences of clandestine or forced marriages, unequal matches etc.

The coat of arms with the motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" are from the Earl of Derby, Edward Stanley (1799-1869), member of the Order of the Garter. Ex-libris of "G.O.M."

Den Haag: Samuelis Broun, 1649. Three works bound in one, in a contemporary French binding. Works are: Eikōn basilikē, vel, Imago Regis Caroli, in illis suis aerumnis et solitudine Hagae-Comitis (Den Haag) Samuelis Broun. 1649. Conforms to OCLC 60405083. Beautiful double page frontis engraving by Hollar. Text in Latin. Translation by John Earle. Attributed to Charles I and John Gauden. The book presents itself as the king's personal meditations, prayers, and reflections during his imprisonment, portraying him as a pious martyr steadfast in faith amid political turmoil [12], 272 pages.

[Bound With] [SALMASIUS, CLAUDIUS] Defension Regia Pro Carolo I Ad Serenissimum Magnae Britannia Regem Carolum II. Filium natu majorem, Heredem & Successorem legitimum. Anonymous author & printer. 1649 Conforms to OCLC 70699080. 468 pages. Seems to be first edition but not clear. Claude Saumaise (Salmasius) was a French Humanist (1596-1653). This work is a defense of Charles I, (written shortly after his execution), supporting Absolute Monarchy and the Divine Right of Kings.

[Bound With] MILTON, Joannis [John Milton], Angli Pro Populo Anglicano Defensio Contra Claudii Anonymi, alias Salmasii, Defensionem Regiam. Londini: Typis Du Gardianis, 1652. 192 pages. OCLC 933136975. Second (?) edition of this rebuttal of Saumaise (printed 1651) which was an important work for Milton, establishing his reputation, and celebrated as a victory over Salmasius's writing. The work, written in Latin is noted for its colourful invectives such as a 'dung-hill Frenchman' and indignant attacks on the French scholar. (With thanks for this Pat Marrin!) Wing, M2169.

Binding has leather spine and vellum boards. These are somewhat bowed with age. Spine, with gilt titles and decoration is still attractive, but has a couple of small holes to the binding. Pages are clean and tidy throughout, with just a few foxing spots. Attractive armorial ex libris belonging to I.L.B. De Neve to the inside board. They were likely a member of the De Neve family, a name associated with the Low Countries. All works are 125 by 70mm (5 by 2¾ inches).

London: Charles J. Skeet, 1859. First edition. A rare personal account of the Crimean War, written soon after the events described. Orange red buckram, with gilt titles to the spine. Darkened to the spine and with some marks to the boards. Binding is a little shaken, with a slight lean. Pages are a little darkened, with some foxing spots. Errata. Adverts for recent publications to rear. [vi], 351 [i], [4]. pp The author (anonymous here but Charles Townshend Wilson) was with the Coldstream Guards. He purchased his commission in 1839, was an Ensign by 1842, a captain in 1846 and Lt Colonel in 1854. He served at Alma, Balaclava and Inkemann, as well as at the Siege of Sebastapol. He received the Crimea Medal with 4 bars, and retired by sale in 1855. Died in 1887. 200 by 130mm (7¾ by 5 inches). First edition. A rare personal account of the Crimean War, written soon after the events described. Orange red buckram, with gilt titles to the spine. Darkened to the spine and with some marks to the boards. Binding is a little shaken, with a slight lean. Pages are a little darkened, with some foxing spots. Errata. Adverts for recent publications to rear. [vi], 351 [i], [4]. pp The author (anonymous here but Charles Townshend Wilson) was with the Coldstream Guards. He purchased his commission in 1839, was an Ensign by 1842, a captain in 1846 and Lt Colonel in 1854. He served at Alma, Balaclava and Inkemann, as well as at the Siege of Sebastapol. He received the Crimea Medal with 4 bars, and retired by sale in 1855. Died in 1887. 200 by 130mm (7¾ by 5 inches).

Paris: Chez Sébastien Cramoisy, 1627. Third edition. Full leather binding with gilt decoration and label to the spine. The armorial stamp of the Earl of Malmesbury is in gilt to both the front and rear board. The front board is pretty loose, just holding, and the rear board is completely detached - but still present! Chipping with a little loss to both the top and bottom edge of the spine. Internally, a good, wide margined and clean copy. Title with engraved printer's mark / vignette. The history of Amiens from ancient times to the 17th Century. Text in French. Collation: [14], 409, [8]. [6], 335, [22], (2), 361-441 pp. 360 x 230 mm (14¼ x 9 inches). Troisième édition. Reliure plein cuir avec décor doré et étiquette au dos. Le timbre armorié du comte de Malmesbury est doré sur le panneau avant et arrière. La planche avant est assez lâche, tenant juste, et la planche arrière est complètement détachée - mais toujours présente ! Écaillage avec un peu de perte à la fois sur le bord supérieur et inférieur de la colonne vertébrale. A l'intérieur, bel exemplaire à larges marges et propre. Titre avec cachet d'imprimeur gravé/vignette. L'histoire d'Amiens de l'Antiquité au XVIIe siècle. Texte en français. Classement : [14], 409, [8]. [6], 335, [22], (2), 361-441 p. 360 x 230 mm

Paris: Sans Pareil, 1929. First edition softback. Rebound in plain grey paper wrappers. Covers clean and tidy. pages are slightly darkened but still in very good condition. a detailed survey of the film industry at the end of the silent film era. Illustrated with 80 b/w photographic reproductions, this work written by the eminent French cinema historian sheds a valuable light on an industry about to enter the age of the "talkies." 150 pages. 230 by 160mm (9 by 6¼ inches). Première édition broché. Dans des emballages en papier gris uni. Couvertures propres et bien rangées. les pages sont légèrement noircies mais toujours en très bon état. une étude détaillée de l'industrie cinématographique à la fin de l'ère du cinéma muet. Illustré de 80 reproductions photographiques n/b, cet ouvrage de l'éminent historien du cinéma français jette un éclairage précieux sur une industrie qui s'apprête à entrer dans l'ère des « talkies ». 150 pages. 230 x 160 mm

Nieuwkoop: B. de Graaf, 1966. Nice copy of this first edition thus - A Facsimile of the 1886 edition. Correspondence from Beatus Rhenanus. Collected and edited by Adalbert Horawitz and Karl Hartfelder. Red cloth with black label to spine. Gilt titles. Very good clean condition. Frontis portrait of Rhenanus. Very slight cracking to the top edge of the spine to the title page. Very small stamp to ffep showing this was a publisher's archive example. XXIV, 700 pages. 240 by 170mm (9½ by 6¾ inches).

. Bel exemplaire de cette première édition - Fac-similé de l'édition de 1886. Correspondance de Beatus Rhenanus. Recueillie et éditée par Adalbert Horawitz et Karl Hartfelder. Tissu rouge avec étiquette noire au dos. Titres dorés. Très bon état de conservation. Portrait frontispice de Rhenanus. Très légère fissure sur le bord supérieur du dos à la page de titre. Un très petit tampon à la page de garde indique qu'il s'agit d'un exemplaire d'archive de l'éditeur. XXIV, 700 pages. 240 x 170 mm (9½ x 6¾ pouces).