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  • A.B.C. Petits Contes avec des images de Job by LEMAITRE, Jules
    LEMAITRE, Jules
    A.B.C. Petits Contes avec des images de Job

    Tours: Maison Mame, 1933. A nice copy of this French A.B.C. with Job's delightful illustrations throughout. 54 pages. Second edition, identified by being "Maison Mame" rather than Alfred Mame et fils. Otherwise a faithful reproduction of the first edition. The boards are mainly clean, but have had some additional lines added by an owner at some point (not too damaging - see pics), and some rubbing to the edges. Internally in mainly good, clean and tidy condition, with nice lithographic illustration. The binding is slightly loose, but still holding together. 300 by 245mm (11¾ by 9¾ inches).

    . Un bel exemplaire de cet A.B.C. français avec les délicieuses illustrations de Job tout au long de l'ouvrage. 54 pages. Deuxième…

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    Tours: Maison Mame, 1933. A nice copy of this French A.B.C. with Job's delightful illustrations throughout. 54 pages. Second edition, identified by being "Maison Mame" rather than Alfred Mame et fils. Otherwise a faithful reproduction of the first edition. The boards are mainly clean, but have had some additional lines added by an owner at some point (not too damaging - see pics), and some rubbing to the edges. Internally in mainly good, clean and tidy condition, with nice lithographic illustration. The binding is slightly loose, but still holding together. 300 by 245mm (11¾ by 9¾ inches).

    . Un bel exemplaire de cet A.B.C. français avec les délicieuses illustrations de Job tout au long de l'ouvrage. 54 pages. Deuxième édition, identifiée comme étant "Maison Mame" plutôt qu'Alfred Mame et fils. Autrement, il s'agit d'une reproduction fidèle de la première édition. Les planches sont généralement propres, mais quelques lignes supplémentaires ont été ajoutées par un propriétaire à un moment donné (pas trop dommageable - voir les photos), et quelques frottements sur les bords. L'intérieur est en bon état, propre et bien rangé, avec une belle illustration lithographique. La reliure est légèrement décollée, mais tient encore. 300 par 245mm (11¾ par 9¾ pouces).

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  • A Book of Nonsense by LEAR, Edward
    LEAR, Edward
    A Book of Nonsense

    Tokyo: Toronto Library - Holp Shuppan Publishers, 1981. Fabulously attractive, gilt decorated blue cloth facsimile edition of the Frederick Warne, London [1895] edition; reproduced from The Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books. Cover title reads: Lear's Book of Nonsense. 78 unnumbered leaves, with 130 coloured illustrations. All page edges gilt. In fine condition, appears almost unread. 265 x 230 mm (10½ x 9 inches).

    . Fabuleux fac-similé de l'édition de Frederick Warne, Londres [1895], en tissu bleu décoré de dorures, reproduit à partir de la collection Osborne de livres pour enfants. Le titre de la couverture se lit comme suit : "Lear's Book of Nonsons" : Lear's Book of Nonsense. 78 feuilles non numérotées, avec 130 illustrations en couleur.…

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    Tokyo: Toronto Library - Holp Shuppan Publishers, 1981. Fabulously attractive, gilt decorated blue cloth facsimile edition of the Frederick Warne, London [1895] edition; reproduced from The Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books. Cover title reads: Lear's Book of Nonsense. 78 unnumbered leaves, with 130 coloured illustrations. All page edges gilt. In fine condition, appears almost unread. 265 x 230 mm (10½ x 9 inches).

    . Fabuleux fac-similé de l'édition de Frederick Warne, Londres [1895], en tissu bleu décoré de dorures, reproduit à partir de la collection Osborne de livres pour enfants. Le titre de la couverture se lit comme suit : "Lear's Book of Nonsons" : Lear's Book of Nonsense. 78 feuilles non numérotées, avec 130 illustrations en couleur. Toutes les tranches des pages sont dorées. En très bon état, ne semble pas avoir été lu. 265 x 230 mm

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  • A Cabinet of Quadrupeds with historical and scientific descriptions; by CHURCH, John
    CHURCH, John
    A Cabinet of Quadrupeds with historical and scientific descriptions; Consisting of highly-finished engravings, by James Tookey.

    London: Darton and Harvey, 1805. First Edition. Two volumes bound as one. With titles, two engraved titles and 84 copper plate engravings (complete). The plates with decorative animal illustrations by J. Tookey after J. Ibbetson. Half calf binding with brown boards. The boards are somewhat stained. The binding is rubbed to the corners and edges. The gilt decoration and titles to the spine are still attractive though. Has the ownership signature of G. Goldney, Buckfield to the front end paper. Small bookshop stamp of Paul A Struck of New York to the inside board. Some of the pages and plates have light water staining (a couple there is more distinct staining), and there is light foxing in places. Pages…

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    London: Darton and Harvey, 1805. First Edition. Two volumes bound as one. With titles, two engraved titles and 84 copper plate engravings (complete). The plates with decorative animal illustrations by J. Tookey after J. Ibbetson. Half calf binding with brown boards. The boards are somewhat stained. The binding is rubbed to the corners and edges. The gilt decoration and titles to the spine are still attractive though. Has the ownership signature of G. Goldney, Buckfield to the front end paper. Small bookshop stamp of Paul A Struck of New York to the inside board. Some of the pages and plates have light water staining (a couple there is more distinct staining), and there is light foxing in places. Pages a touch darkened. Overall, a nice copy though. Unpaginated. Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817), was a Yorkshire painter noted for his rural scenes and depictions of animals. This is the first printing of an important work of natural history, which was re-printed in 1848/9. 330 by 260mm (13 by 10¼ inches).

    . Première édition. Deux volumes reliés en un seul. Avec les titres, deux titres gravés et 84 gravures sur cuivre (complètes). Les planches avec des illustrations d'animaux décoratifs par J. Tookey d'après J. Ibbetson. Reliure en demi-veau avec des planches brunes. Les planches sont légèrement tachées. Les coins et les bords de la reliure sont frottés. La décoration et les titres dorés au dos sont encore attrayants. La signature de G. Goldney, Buckfield, figure sur la première page de garde. Petit cachet de librairie de Paul A Struck of New York à l'intérieur de la planche. Certaines pages et planches présentent de légères taches d'eau (quelques taches plus nettes) et de légères rousseurs par endroits. Les pages sont un peu noircies. Dans l'ensemble, un bel exemplaire. Non paginé. Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817) était un peintre du Yorkshire connu pour ses scènes rurales et ses représentations d'animaux. Il s'agit de la première impression d'un important ouvrage d'histoire naturelle, qui a été réimprimé en 1848/9. 330 x 260 mm.

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    Book ID: 4510
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  • A collection of 15 original caricature sketches by M.N.K.
    M.N.K.
    A collection of 15 original caricature sketches

    France: na, 1910. An attractive bundle of 7 pages, with 17 sketches / vignettes in ink on them. Caricature sketches, showing: (1) Two elderly gentlemen conversing; (2) Two gentlemen in circa 1910 dress; (3) two sketches showing horse riders and a small Chinese caricature; (4) A collection of soldiers, a gentleman frog, and a frog talking to a duck; (5) An anthropomorphic bakery and knights entering a forest; 6) a sailor ?; (7) Three Beatrix Potter style rabbit sketches. All of the caricatures are on pages removed from a sketch book. These are somewhat darkened. There is a little edgewear and nicking to the sheets. Sheet are various sizes, but mostly 200 by 120mm (7¾ by 4¾ inches).

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    France: na, 1910. An attractive bundle of 7 pages, with 17 sketches / vignettes in ink on them. Caricature sketches, showing: (1) Two elderly gentlemen conversing; (2) Two gentlemen in circa 1910 dress; (3) two sketches showing horse riders and a small Chinese caricature; (4) A collection of soldiers, a gentleman frog, and a frog talking to a duck; (5) An anthropomorphic bakery and knights entering a forest; 6) a sailor ?; (7) Three Beatrix Potter style rabbit sketches. All of the caricatures are on pages removed from a sketch book. These are somewhat darkened. There is a little edgewear and nicking to the sheets. Sheet are various sizes, but mostly 200 by 120mm (7¾ by 4¾ inches).

    . Une jolie liasse de 7 pages, avec 17 croquis / vignettes à l'encre. Esquisses caricaturales, montrant : (1) deux vieux messieurs conversant ; (2) deux messieurs habillés vers 1910 ; (3) deux croquis représentant des cavaliers et une petite caricature chinoise ; (4) une collection de soldats, un gentleman grenouille et une grenouille parlant à un canard ; (5) une boulangerie anthropomorphe et des chevaliers entrant dans une forêt ; (6) un marin? ; (7) trois croquis de lapins à la Beatrix Potter. Toutes les caricatures se trouvent sur des pages extraites d'un carnet de croquis. Elles sont quelque peu assombries. Il y a un peu d'usure sur les bords et des entailles sur les feuilles. Les feuilles sont de différentes tailles, mais principalement de 200 par 120 mm (7¾ par 4¾ pouces).

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    Book ID: 4482
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  • A beautiful collection of Architectural water colours
    A Collection of Greek Elements of Architecture by LEDONNÉ, Louis
    LEDONNÉ, Louis
    A Collection of Greek Elements of Architecture

    New York: N/A, 1900. A lovely collection of seven ink and water-colour designs by Ledonné, which were part of his submission for the "Designing" certificate from the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Together with a printed and embossed certificate from the college. The sheets comprise: "Tuscan Order Cap and Entablature" Nov. 1899; "Doric Order Pedestal and Base" Nov. 1899; "Doric Order Capital and Entablature" Dec. 1899; "Ionic Order Capital and Entablature" Jan. 1900; "Ionic Order Pedestal and Base" Feb. 1900; "Corinthian Order Capital and Entablature" April 1900; and a "Study of Corinthian Temple" Jan. 1901. Each of the sheets is approximately 49 x 37 cm. They are all in good, clean condition, but some have…

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    New York: N/A, 1900. A lovely collection of seven ink and water-colour designs by Ledonné, which were part of his submission for the "Designing" certificate from the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Together with a printed and embossed certificate from the college. The sheets comprise: "Tuscan Order Cap and Entablature" Nov. 1899; "Doric Order Pedestal and Base" Nov. 1899; "Doric Order Capital and Entablature" Dec. 1899; "Ionic Order Capital and Entablature" Jan. 1900; "Ionic Order Pedestal and Base" Feb. 1900; "Corinthian Order Capital and Entablature" April 1900; and a "Study of Corinthian Temple" Jan. 1901. Each of the sheets is approximately 49 x 37 cm. They are all in good, clean condition, but some have a little marking / foxing to one edge. A touch of creasing to a couple of corners. All are of an excellent standard, and suitable for framing. The Cooper Union was founded by inventor, industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper, in New York in 1858 (according to certificate, 1859 according to their website) and still exists today. The certificate, with an attractive engraved vignette of the Great Hall of the college. It is signed by both the director and the president of the college in ink, and has a blind stamped embossed seal. It shows that Ledonné was enrolled in the Free Night School, and presumably in an Architecture School (although this topic was called designing). We can find little about Ledonné. A Frenchman, he was in America between 1899 and 1903, and later returned to France and worked as a draughtsman or architect under the architect Eugené Dr Chifflot (Brother of Jules Léon Chifflot).

    . Une belle collection de 7 dessins à l'encre et à l'aquarelle de Ledonné, qui faisaient partie de son dossier pour le certificat "Designing" de la Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. L'ensemble est accompagné d'un certificat imprimé et gaufré de l'université. Les feuilles comprennent : "Tuscan Order Cap and Entablature" Nov. 1899 ; "Doric Order Pedestal and Base" Nov. 1899 ; "Doric Order Capital and Entablature" Dec. 1899 ; "Ionic Order Capital and Entablature" Jan. 1900 ; "Ionic Order Pedestal and Base" Feb. 1900 ; "Corinthian Order Capital and Entablature" April 1900 ; et une "Study of Corinthian Temple" Jan. 1901. Chaque feuille mesure environ 49 x 37 cm. Elles sont toutes en bon état, propres, mais certaines ont un petit marquage / rousseur sur un bord. Elles sont toutes d'un excellent niveau et peuvent être encadrées. La Cooper Union a été fondée par l'inventeur, l'industriel et le philanthrope Peter Cooper à New York en 1858 (d'après le certificat, 1859 d'après leur site web) et existe toujours aujourd'hui. Le certificat comporte une jolie vignette gravée représentant le grand hall de l'établissement. Il est signé à l'encre par le directeur et le président du collège, et porte un sceau estampé à l'aveugle. Il montre que Ledonné était inscrit à la Free Night School, et vraisemblablement à une école d'architecture (bien que ce sujet ait été appelé designing). Nous n'avons que peu d'informations sur Ledonné. Français, il a séjourné aux États-Unis entre 1899 et 1903, puis est rentré en France et a travaillé comme dessinateur ou architecte sous la direction de l'architecte Eugené Dr Chifflot (frère de Jules Léon Chifflot).

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  • A collection of Six Lino Cuts by WILLIAMS, Kathleen.
    WILLIAMS, Kathleen.
    A collection of Six Lino Cuts

    London: N/P, 1937. First edition. An attractive collection of six lino cuts by Kathleen Williams. These are: (1) "Kew" a boat, presumably on the Thames. 16cm x 9cm. Pasted onto card and laid under passe partout of 21cm x 15.5cm. used a a (christmas?) card and signed inside. (2) Untitled - A cottage under snow. Pasted onto a folded sheet of card, and used as a gift card (Christmas card?) by signed by Williams, congratulating a friend on the publication of a picture. 10cm x 11cm on card of 14cm x 13cm. (3) "Monnow Bridge, Avonmouth" dated Xmas 1937 in pencil. 16cm x 12cm. (4) Untitled, A Tudor house dated Xmas 1937. 15cm x 11cm. (5) Untitled. A Windmill.…

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    London: N/P, 1937. First edition. An attractive collection of six lino cuts by Kathleen Williams. These are: (1) "Kew" a boat, presumably on the Thames. 16cm x 9cm. Pasted onto card and laid under passe partout of 21cm x 15.5cm. used a a (christmas?) card and signed inside. (2) Untitled - A cottage under snow. Pasted onto a folded sheet of card, and used as a gift card (Christmas card?) by signed by Williams, congratulating a friend on the publication of a picture. 10cm x 11cm on card of 14cm x 13cm. (3) "Monnow Bridge, Avonmouth" dated Xmas 1937 in pencil. 16cm x 12cm. (4) Untitled, A Tudor house dated Xmas 1937. 15cm x 11cm. (5) Untitled. A Windmill. dated Jan 1938. 14cm x 9cm. (6) Untitled, a bunch of flowers, no date. 16.5cm x 10.5cm. A nice collection. Overall in good condition, with marking to the corners where they have been pasted into an album at some point. We can find little about the artist. There is a pencilled note on one of the frames, which states that she attended Slade School of Art from 1931-1934, but we can find no other biographical details.

    . Une collection attrayante de six gravures sur lino de Kathleen Williams. Il s'agit de (1) "Kew" un bateau, probablement sur la Tamise. 16cm x 9cm. Collé sur une carte et placé sous un passe-partout de 21cm x 15.5cm. Utilisé comme carte (de Noël ?) et signé à l'intérieur. (2) Sans titre - Un chalet sous la neige. Collé sur une feuille de carte pliée, et utilisé comme carte cadeau (carte de Noël ?) signée par Williams, félicitant un ami pour la publication d'un tableau. 10cm x 11cm sur une carte de 14cm x 13cm. (3) "Monnow Bridge, Avonmouth" daté au crayon de Noël 1937. 16cm x 12cm. (4) Sans titre, Une maison Tudor datée de Noël 1937. 15cm x 11cm. (5) Sans titre. Un moulin à vent. daté de janvier 1938. 14cm x 9cm. (6) Sans titre, un bouquet de fleurs, sans date. 16,5cm x 10,5cm. Une belle collection. Dans l'ensemble en bon état, avec des marques dans les coins où elles ont été collées dans un album à un moment donné. Nous ne savons pas grand-chose sur l'artiste. Il y a une note au crayon sur l'un des cadres, qui indique qu'elle a fréquenté la Slade School of Art de 1931 à 1934, mais nous n'avons pas trouvé d'autres détails biographiques.

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  • A Complete, Scientific, and Popular Treatise upon Perspective, with the Theories of Reflection and Shadows. Illustrated with Twenty-Four Plates by A Pupil of Monsieur J.P. Thenot (HAKEWELL, A. W).
    A Pupil of Monsieur J.P. Thenot (HAKEWELL, A. W).
    A Complete, Scientific, and Popular Treatise upon Perspective, with the Theories of Reflection and Shadows. Illustrated with Twenty-Four Plates

    London: Simpkin & Marshall, 1836. First English Edition. Attractive contemporary full leather green binding with profuse gilt decoration to the spine and boards. A little rubbing but still in good condition. Marbled end papers. There is a prize inscription from Spitalfield School of Design from May 1843 to the end paper. On the second end paper is a large gift inscription giving the book to a young boy on his 12th birthday. The rest of the work is in good, clean condition, with a light darkening / foxing only. Attractive engraved frontis of a perspective view of Greenwich Hospital from across the Thames. A Further 24 folding plates showing a total of 168 different figures demonstrating aspects of Perspective.…

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    London: Simpkin & Marshall, 1836. First English Edition. Attractive contemporary full leather green binding with profuse gilt decoration to the spine and boards. A little rubbing but still in good condition. Marbled end papers. There is a prize inscription from Spitalfield School of Design from May 1843 to the end paper. On the second end paper is a large gift inscription giving the book to a young boy on his 12th birthday. The rest of the work is in good, clean condition, with a light darkening / foxing only. Attractive engraved frontis of a perspective view of Greenwich Hospital from across the Thames. A Further 24 folding plates showing a total of 168 different figures demonstrating aspects of Perspective. 210 by 140mm (8¼ by 5½ inches). xiv, 152, XXIV. pp.

    English edition of "Essai de perspective pratique pour rectifier les compositions et dessiner d'après nature" (Paris 1828). - The French Painter JP Thénot (1803-1857) was the most famous drawing teacher in Paris at the beginning of the 19th century. His textbook "Les regles de la perspective " was also highly valued by Paul Cezanne, as evidenced by his recently discovered copy with numerous handwritten annotations by Cezanne.

    . Première édition anglaise. Jolie reliure pleine cuir verte de l'époque avec abondante décoration dorée sur le dos et les plats. Un peu frotté mais encore en bon état. Gardes marbrées. Il y a une inscription au prix de la Spitalfield School of Design de mai 1843 au papier final. Sur le deuxième papier de fin se trouve une grande inscription cadeau offrant le livre à un jeune garçon à l'occasion de son 12e anniversaire. Le reste du travail est en bon état, propre, avec un léger assombrissement / rousseur uniquement. Joli frontis gravé d'une vue en perspective de l'hôpital de Greenwich de l'autre côté de la Tamise. A 24 autres planches dépliantes montrant un total de 168 figures différentes démontrant des aspects de la perspective. 210 par 140 mm (8¼ par 5½ pouces). XIV, 152, XXIV. pp.

    Édition anglaise de "Essai de perspective pratique pour rectifier les compositions et dessiner d'après nature" (Paris 1828). - Le peintre français JP Thénot (1803-1857) était le plus célèbre professeur de dessin à Paris au début du 19e siècle. Son manuel « Les règles de la perspective » était également très apprécié par Paul Cézanne, comme en témoigne son exemplaire récemment découvert avec de nombreuses annotations manuscrites de Cézanne.

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    Book ID: 3822
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  • A Display of Heraldry: by GUILLIM, John
    GUILLIM, John
    A Display of Heraldry: Manifesting a more easie access for the Knowledge thereof than hath been hitherto published by any, through the benefit of Method; Whereunto it is now reduced by the study and Industry of John Guillim; Late Pursuivant at Arms. Bound with Analogia Honorum

    London: Printed by S. Roycroft for R. Blome, 1679. "The Fifth Edition, much enlarged with great variety of Bearings. To Which is added a Treatise of Honour, Military and Civil, According to the Laws and Customs of England, collected out of the most Authentick Authors, both Ancient and Modern by Capt. John Logan."
    A very nice copy - recently bound in quarter calf with burgundy label and marbled boards. Recent end papers. The rest of the book is original and complete. This is an ex library copy, but the stamps are not too disfiguring. A stamp and a couple of location records to the title page. Otherwise some small stamps to the verso of plates. A few of the…

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    London: Printed by S. Roycroft for R. Blome, 1679. "The Fifth Edition, much enlarged with great variety of Bearings. To Which is added a Treatise of Honour, Military and Civil, According to the Laws and Customs of England, collected out of the most Authentick Authors, both Ancient and Modern by Capt. John Logan."
    A very nice copy - recently bound in quarter calf with burgundy label and marbled boards. Recent end papers. The rest of the book is original and complete. This is an ex library copy, but the stamps are not too disfiguring. A stamp and a couple of location records to the title page. Otherwise some small stamps to the verso of plates. A few of the pages have minor nicking to the edges - but well away from the text. Slight browning to the pages. Overall though, a good clean copy, with nice clear and well pressed engravings in a flawless binding. The first part of the work (Guillim's) contains hundreds of examples of Arms throughout the text. The second part (the Analogia Honorum) contains two engraved dedications, 9 full page portraits and 105 engraved plates containing hundreds of Arms and honours. All uncoloured.
    [xiv], 1-317, [ix]. [ii], 3-181, [ix]. pp + plates and engraved portraits. 380 x 250mm (15 x 9¾ inches).

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    Book ID: 1859
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  • A Dissertation on the Antiquity and Use of Seals in England. by [LEWIS, Reverend John]
    [LEWIS, Reverend John]
    A Dissertation on the Antiquity and Use of Seals in England. Collected by **** 1736.

    London: William Mount and Thomas Page, 1740. Scarce first edition. In hard back neat burgundy coloured library cloth. Ex-library copy. With one full-page engraved plate showing seals, plus other engravings in text. Lovely deep impressions. [2],31,[1]pp. 255 x 195 mm (10 x 7¾ inches).
    Has expected library stamps, new endpapers. Tipped-in handwritten note to back of plate reads: This Tract is written by John Lewis author of the History of the Abbey of Faversham etc. Another small insert tipped-in to title page states: Purchased out of a donation of £250 given by George William Palmer Esq. to the Reading Free Public Library. One or two pages have been reinforced towards the spine edge. Light foxing, but overall in very good shape.

    Book ID: 2929
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  • A Doorway in Fairyland. by HOUSMAN, Laurence
    HOUSMAN, Laurence
    A Doorway in Fairyland.

    London: Jonathan Cape, 1922. First edition. Hardback in blue cloth with title and decorative mushrooms to front board. Cloth on spine is brown, otherwise in good shape. 220 pages. 205 x 140 mm (8 x 5½ inches).

    Book ID: 3797
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  • A Guinness Sport Folio by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    A Guinness Sport Folio

    Guinness. Printed by John Waddington Ltd, 1952. As the slogan on the back cover says: There's nothing like a Guinness; except another! Softback colour promotional booklet, with the year divided in to various sporting activities by month. Undated, but circa 1952. First Edition. Designed for Guinness by S. H. Benson Limited. A few very small spots of foxing throughout, often barely visible. Otherwise very good. Illustrated throughout by Anthony Groves-Raines. 16 pages. 240 x 165 mm (9½ x 6½ inches).

    . Comme le dit le slogan au dos de la couverture : Rien ne vaut une Guinness, sauf une autre ! Livret promotionnel souple en couleurs, avec l'année divisée en diverses activités sportives par mois. Non daté, mais vers…

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    Guinness. Printed by John Waddington Ltd, 1952. As the slogan on the back cover says: There's nothing like a Guinness; except another! Softback colour promotional booklet, with the year divided in to various sporting activities by month. Undated, but circa 1952. First Edition. Designed for Guinness by S. H. Benson Limited. A few very small spots of foxing throughout, often barely visible. Otherwise very good. Illustrated throughout by Anthony Groves-Raines. 16 pages. 240 x 165 mm (9½ x 6½ inches).

    . Comme le dit le slogan au dos de la couverture : Rien ne vaut une Guinness, sauf une autre ! Livret promotionnel souple en couleurs, avec l'année divisée en diverses activités sportives par mois. Non daté, mais vers 1952. Première édition. Conçu pour Guinness par S. H. Benson Limited. Quelques très petites rousseurs, souvent à peine visibles. Autrement très bon. Illustré par Anthony Groves-Raines. 16 pages. 240 x 165 mm (9½ x 6½ pouces).

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  • A Gun for Hire by NEWTON, Helmut.
    NEWTON, Helmut.
    A Gun for Hire

    Cologne: Taschen, 2005. First edition. Triple language (English, German and French) in dust wrapper. An account of both commercial and artistic work by Newton. Includes selections of colour and black and white full page photographs from advertising (Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Thierry Mugler, Villeroy & Bosch, Absolut Vodka etc:) and magazine work (Italian, US & German Vogue, Sportmagazin etc:). A lovely collection of portraiture. Wrapper is near perfect (tiny nick to the top edge of wrapper). Book is immaculate. 216 pages. 31cm x 24cm.

    . Première édition. Triple langue (anglais, allemand et français) dans une jaquette. Un compte rendu du travail commercial et artistique de Newton. Comprend des sélections de photographies pleine page en couleur et en noir…

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    Cologne: Taschen, 2005. First edition. Triple language (English, German and French) in dust wrapper. An account of both commercial and artistic work by Newton. Includes selections of colour and black and white full page photographs from advertising (Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Thierry Mugler, Villeroy & Bosch, Absolut Vodka etc:) and magazine work (Italian, US & German Vogue, Sportmagazin etc:). A lovely collection of portraiture. Wrapper is near perfect (tiny nick to the top edge of wrapper). Book is immaculate. 216 pages. 31cm x 24cm.

    . Première édition. Triple langue (anglais, allemand et français) dans une jaquette. Un compte rendu du travail commercial et artistique de Newton. Comprend des sélections de photographies pleine page en couleur et en noir et blanc provenant de publicités (Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Thierry Mugler, Villeroy & Bosch, Absolut Vodka etc 🙂 et de magazines (Vogue italien, américain et allemand, Sportmagazin etc :). Une belle collection de portraits. La jaquette est presque parfaite (petite entaille sur le bord supérieur de la jaquette). Le livre est impeccable. 216 pages. 31cm x 24cm.

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    Book ID: 4920
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  • A Hint to the Ladies, or, A visit from Dr Flannel by CRUIKSHANK, Isaac
    CRUIKSHANK, Isaac
    A Hint to the Ladies, or, A visit from Dr Flannel

    London: Thomas Tegg. Isaac Cruikshank after Woodward. First edition. Approximately 1807. Framed in a later black and gilt frame under glass. Title etched below image. Date of publication from British Museum catalogue. Plate numbered "295" in upper right corner. Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 4. Also issued separately. Visible plate: 26.5cm x 36.5cm. Frame: 43cm x 52cm. The plate is a little darkened, and with a couple of very light creases to the corner. But the hand colouring is very good, and the plate still worthy of display. Frame is a little dated, and with slight handling, but sound. Can be shipped without frame if required. "A grotesque old…

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    London: Thomas Tegg. Isaac Cruikshank after Woodward. First edition. Approximately 1807. Framed in a later black and gilt frame under glass. Title etched below image. Date of publication from British Museum catalogue. Plate numbered "295" in upper right corner. Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 4. Also issued separately. Visible plate: 26.5cm x 36.5cm. Frame: 43cm x 52cm. The plate is a little darkened, and with a couple of very light creases to the corner. But the hand colouring is very good, and the plate still worthy of display. Frame is a little dated, and with slight handling, but sound. Can be shipped without frame if required. "A grotesque old doctor, with carbuncled nose, approaches a lady, bowing low and holding out a clumsy petticoat. He says: "Mrs Jenny said your Ladyship complain'd of being cold about the loins - so I have Just stept in with a warm flannel petticoat." She is seated beside a tea-table, and throws up her arms, flinching back in horror; she says: "I have no loins fellow! do you want to make a monster of me?!!" She wears a high-waisted, short-sleeved dress, under which her legs are defined. Her little dog barks at the doctor. A large urn and a small cup (overturned) and saucer, are the only objects on the table." (British Museum online catalogue).

    . Isaac Cruikshank d'après Woodward. Première édition. Vers 1807. Encadré dans un cadre noir et doré sous verre. Titre gravé sous l'image. La date de publication est tirée du catalogue du British Museum. Planche numérotée "295" dans le coin supérieur droit. Planche tirée de : Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. Londres : Thomas Tegg, [1808 ?], v. 4. Également publié séparément. Plaque visible : 26.5cm x 36.5cm. Cadre : 43cm x 52cm. La plaque est un peu assombrie et présente quelques plis très légers dans le coin. Mais la coloration à la main est très bonne et l'assiette est encore digne d'être exposée. Le cadre est un peu daté et a subi de légères manipulations, mais il est en bon état. Peut être expédié sans cadre si nécessaire. "Un vieux médecin grotesque, avec un nez en escarboucle, s'approche d'une dame en s'inclinant et en lui tendant un jupon maladroit. Il dit : "Mme Jenny a dit que Madame se plaignait d'avoir froid aux reins - je viens donc d'apporter un jupon de flanelle chaud." Elle est assise à côté d'une table à thé et lève les bras en arrière, frémissant d'horreur ; elle dit : "Je n'ai pas de reins, mon ami ! Voulez-vous faire de moi un monstre ?!!" Elle porte une robe à taille haute et à manches courtes, sous laquelle ses jambes se dessinent. Son petit chien aboie contre le médecin. Une grande urne et une petite tasse (renversée) avec sa soucoupe sont les seuls objets posés sur la table". (Catalogue en ligne du British Museum).

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  • A Meeting of Creditors by NUTTER, William
    NUTTER, William
    A Meeting of Creditors Assemblée de Créanciers

    London: Robert Cribb, 1798. An attractive re-issue of Nutter's caricature after Boyne. Stipple-engraving, printed in colours and finished by hand. This is the re-issue with the title in English and French below. Closely cropped, with the titles protruding to the base of the print. Some small closed tears repeaired to the real. Attractive colouring. The debtor (left), a fashionably dressed man, stands meditatively at the end of a long table, stroking his chin, and looking at a bill to which one of the creditors, a butcher, points angrily: "[Squan]der Dr [to] Bluff Beef Mutton &c. £70". The butcher, a stout man wearing over-sleeves to the elbow, is seated at the table. Facing him is a well-dressed creditor wearing spurred…

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    London: Robert Cribb, 1798. An attractive re-issue of Nutter's caricature after Boyne. Stipple-engraving, printed in colours and finished by hand. This is the re-issue with the title in English and French below. Closely cropped, with the titles protruding to the base of the print. Some small closed tears repeaired to the real. Attractive colouring. The debtor (left), a fashionably dressed man, stands meditatively at the end of a long table, stroking his chin, and looking at a bill to which one of the creditors, a butcher, points angrily: "[Squan]der Dr [to] Bluff Beef Mutton &c. £70". The butcher, a stout man wearing over-sleeves to the elbow, is seated at the table. Facing him is a well-dressed creditor wearing spurred top-boots who points to his bill: "Seven Qrs Rent due Lady day last... £140. 0s. Repairs &c. as Pr Ordy go. £230. 0. 0." Ten other creditors sit and stand round the table and are grouped (right) at its far end. A stout man stands at the end of the table facing the debtor and holding a schedule of debts: "T Squander Debts Certain 200 Uncertain 500 Due to Thos Squander 700 Against 1500. Debtr 800". On the table is a paper of "[Memora]ndums [F]aro 20 EO 50 Phaeton Ponies 100 Lottery Insurance 75". A tailor looks gloomily at his bill: "Snip Tay[lor]". A stout man (right) sits looking at a dog feeding from a bowl. Another dog (left) pulls at the coat-tails of his master, the debtor. On the wall which forms a background is a framed "Perspective View of the Kings Bench". Above it is a bust portrait of Lord Mansfield. A scarce item. The British museum holds an uncoloured version of the first issue (without French title) #1866,1114.625. We can find no copies of this version available. 43cm x 50.5cm

    . Réédition attrayante de la caricature de Nutter d'après Boyne. Gravure au poinçon, imprimée en couleurs et finie à la main. Il s'agit de la réédition avec le titre en anglais et en français en dessous. Coupé de près, avec les titres dépassant à la base de l'impression. Quelques petites déchirures fermées réparées au réel. Couleurs attrayantes. Le débiteur (à gauche), un homme habillé à la mode, se tient debout, méditatif, au bout d'une longue table, se caressant le menton et regardant une facture que l'un des créanciers, un boucher, montre du doigt avec colère : "Squan]der Dr [to] Bluff Beef Mutton &c. £70". Le boucher, un homme corpulent portant des manches jusqu'au coude, est assis à la table. Face à lui, un créancier bien habillé, portant des hauts-de-chausses à éperons, montre sa facture : "Seven Qrs Rent due Lady day last... £140. 0s. Réparations &c. comme Pr Ordy go. £230. 0. 0." Dix autres créanciers sont assis et debout autour de la table et sont regroupés (à droite) à l'extrémité de celle-ci. Un homme corpulent se tient à l'extrémité de la table, face au débiteur, et tient un tableau des dettes : "T Squander Debts Certain 200 Uncertain 500 Due to Thos Squander 700 Against 1500. Debtr 800". Sur la table se trouve un papier de "[Memora]ndums [F]aro 20 EO 50 Phaeton Ponies 100 Lottery Insurance 75". Un tailleur regarde sa facture d'un air sombre : "Snip Tay[lor]". Un homme corpulent (à droite) est assis et regarde un chien qui se nourrit dans une gamelle. Un autre chien (à gauche) tire sur la queue de son maître, le débiteur. Sur le mur qui forme l'arrière-plan se trouve une "Vue en perspective du banc des rois" encadrée. Au-dessus se trouve un portrait en buste de Lord Mansfield. Une pièce rare. Le British Museum possède une version non colorisée de la première édition (sans titre français) #1866,1114.625. Nous n'avons trouvé aucune copie de cette version disponible. 43cm x 50.5cm

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  • A Noisy Book! by THOMSON, Ross
    THOMSON, Ross
    A Noisy Book!

    Aylesbury: Abelard-Schuman Ltd, 1971. First edition. Hardback blue cloth boards, inside the original unclipped dust jacket. Pre-school book that's simple and funny. 32 unnumbered pages. 235 x 205 mm (9¼ x 8 inches).

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  • A signed black and white photograph
    A photograph of the interior of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco by BLOCH-LAINÉ, Jean-Louis
    BLOCH-LAINÉ, Jean-Louis
    A photograph of the interior of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

    Paris: Bloch-Laine, 1991. First edition. A large black and white photograph by the celebrated photographer Jean-Louis Bloch-Lainé. It is signed to the rear, with the note "Monaco". It portrays the large hall of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco The image itself is clean and neat, but the white surround has some staining to it. This could be hidden with mounting. Now presented under a temporary passe partout. Image is 20cm x 30cm. Sheet is 30cm x 41cm. Jean-Louis Bloch-Lainé is a distinguished French photographer celebrated for his editorial, artistic, and documentary photography. His extensive career, spanning from the early 1960s onward, has influenced French visual culture in both fashion and fine art contexts. He began his work with Elle…

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    Paris: Bloch-Laine, 1991. First edition. A large black and white photograph by the celebrated photographer Jean-Louis Bloch-Lainé. It is signed to the rear, with the note "Monaco". It portrays the large hall of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco The image itself is clean and neat, but the white surround has some staining to it. This could be hidden with mounting. Now presented under a temporary passe partout. Image is 20cm x 30cm. Sheet is 30cm x 41cm. Jean-Louis Bloch-Lainé is a distinguished French photographer celebrated for his editorial, artistic, and documentary photography. His extensive career, spanning from the early 1960s onward, has influenced French visual culture in both fashion and fine art contexts. He began his work with Elle magazine in 1963. He is particularly known for his culinary photographs.

    . Première édition. Grande photographie en noir et blanc du célèbre photographe Jean-Louis Bloch-Lainé. Elle est signée au dos, avec la mention "Monaco". Elle représente le grand hall du Musée océanographique de Monaco. L'image elle-même est propre et nette, mais le cadre blanc présente quelques taches. Ces taches pourraient être masquées par un montage. Elle est actuellement présentée sous un passe-partout temporaire. L'image mesure 20 cm x 30 cm. La feuille mesure 30 cm x 41 cm. Jean-Louis Bloch-Lainé est un éminent photographe français célèbre pour ses photographies éditoriales, artistiques et documentaires. Sa longue carrière, qui s'étend du début des années 1960 à aujourd'hui, a influencé la culture visuelle française, tant dans le domaine de la mode que dans celui des beaux-arts. Il a commencé à travailler pour le magazine Elle en 1963. Il est particulièrement connu pour ses photographies culinaires.

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  • A Princess Comes to Our Town. by FYLEMAN, Rose
    FYLEMAN, Rose
    A Princess Comes to Our Town. With 12 illustrations by Gertrude Lindsay.

    London: Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1927. First edition. Gold blocked cloth case hardback binding. Lovely illustrations, including frontis. Boards have a little bumping and are slightly grubby / handled. Inside very clean. vii, 119 pp. 175 x 115 mm (7 x 4½ inches).

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  • Attractive copy of these Pugin engravings
    A Series of Views Illustrative of Pugin's Examples of Gothic Architecture: by LEEDS, W.H. & NASH, Joseph
    LEEDS, W.H. & NASH, Joseph
    A Series of Views Illustrative of Pugin's Examples of Gothic Architecture: Sketched from nature and drawn on stone by Joseph Nash, pupil to Augustus Pugin. With letter-press descriptions by W.H. Leeds.

    London: A. Pugin at his office, 1830. First Edition. Original buckram boards with leather spine and gilt titles. A touch of rubbing to the boards and the spine edges, but still an attractive copy. Slight fading to the edges of the boards.
    Engraved title, title and a further 21 plates (so 22 plates including title), plus 20 pages of Leed's text. Some foxing /darkening to the plates. [iv], 20, [22] pp. 350 x 265 mm (13¾ x 10½ inches).

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  • A smoking bandsman holding his Tuba by CIG
    CIG
    A smoking bandsman holding his Tuba

    France: NA, 1880. A nice original caricature of a standing bandsman, holding his tuba (or his euphonium) under his arm. He is smoking and looking to one side. He appears to be in military uniform, but also has an earring, so probably just a late nineteenth century band uniform. Drawn in pencil. The image is in very good condition, but does have a couple of small ink stains to it. Sheet is 20cm x 11.5cm. Signed in pencil "Cig" to the bottom right of the sheet. A nice piece.

    . Belle caricature originale d'un musicien debout, tenant son tuba (ou son euphonium) sous le bras. Il fume et regarde de côté. Il semble porter un uniforme militaire, mais…

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    France: NA, 1880. A nice original caricature of a standing bandsman, holding his tuba (or his euphonium) under his arm. He is smoking and looking to one side. He appears to be in military uniform, but also has an earring, so probably just a late nineteenth century band uniform. Drawn in pencil. The image is in very good condition, but does have a couple of small ink stains to it. Sheet is 20cm x 11.5cm. Signed in pencil "Cig" to the bottom right of the sheet. A nice piece.

    . Belle caricature originale d'un musicien debout, tenant son tuba (ou son euphonium) sous le bras. Il fume et regarde de côté. Il semble porter un uniforme militaire, mais il a aussi une boucle d'oreille. Il s'agit donc probablement d'un uniforme d'orchestre de la fin du XIXe siècle. Dessiné au crayon. L'image est en très bon état, mais présente quelques petites taches d'encre. La feuille mesure 20 cm x 11,5 cm. Signée au crayon "Cig" en bas à droite de la feuille. Une belle pièce.

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  • A Study of the Illuminated Books of William Blake: Poet, Printer, Prophet. by KEYNES, Geoffrey.
    KEYNES, Geoffrey.
    A Study of the Illuminated Books of William Blake: Poet, Printer, Prophet.

    London: The Trianon Press, 1964. First edition. A very nice copy of this limited edition fine press book. Original quarter morocco, marbled boards, matching slipcase, In very nice clean condition, with a little fading to the spine only. The slipcase in in very good, fractionally rubbed condition. The blank front end paper has some marking to the top edge, where an old name has been rubbed out. The book is in good, clean condition, with a little darkening to the page edges only. The plates are taken from Songs, Visions, Marriage, Europe, Urizen, Milton, and Jerusalem. One of 525 numbered copies. This one is out of series / unnumbered. 104 pages (including the 32 plates, which are printed in…

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    London: The Trianon Press, 1964. First edition. A very nice copy of this limited edition fine press book. Original quarter morocco, marbled boards, matching slipcase, In very nice clean condition, with a little fading to the spine only. The slipcase in in very good, fractionally rubbed condition. The blank front end paper has some marking to the top edge, where an old name has been rubbed out. The book is in good, clean condition, with a little darkening to the page edges only. The plates are taken from Songs, Visions, Marriage, Europe, Urizen, Milton, and Jerusalem. One of 525 numbered copies. This one is out of series / unnumbered. 104 pages (including the 32 plates, which are printed in full colour to one side only). 31cm x 23,5cm.

    . Première édition. Très bel exemplaire de ce livre de luxe à tirage limité. Reliure originale en quart maroquin, plats marbrés, étui assorti. En très bon état, propre, avec une légère décoloration sur le dos uniquement. L'étui est en très bon état, légèrement frotté. La page de garde vierge présente quelques marques sur le bord supérieur, où un ancien nom a été effacé. Le livre est en bon état, propre, avec un léger noircissement sur les bords des pages uniquement. Les planches sont tirées de Songs, Visions, Marriage, Europe, Urizen, Milton et Jerusalem. L'un des 525 exemplaires numérotés. Celui-ci est hors série / non numéroté. 104 pages (y compris les 32 planches, imprimées en couleur sur une seule face). 31 cm x 23,5 cm.

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