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  • The British Tradesman and Other Sketches by SULLIVAN, J. F.
    SULLIVAN, J. F.
    The British Tradesman and Other Sketches including The Complete Builder.

    London: "Fun" Office, 1883. First edition from a collection of pencil sketches by J.F. Sullivan pulled from the weekly periodical "Fun," engraved by the Dalziel Brothers at the Camden Press. Was the companion volume to "The British Working Man." In green cloth covered hardback boards, with gilt title to spine. Neat ex libris to front pastedown. Clean and tidy throughout. 104 pages, with b/w illustrations throughout. 280 x 220 mm (11 x 8¾ inches). Première édition tirée d'un recueil de croquis au crayon de J.F. Sullivan, extraits de l'hebdomadaire « Fun », gravés par les frères Dalziel à la Camden Press. Il s'agissait du volume complémentaire de « The British Working Man ». Reliure cartonnée recouverte de toile verte,…

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    London: "Fun" Office, 1883. First edition from a collection of pencil sketches by J.F. Sullivan pulled from the weekly periodical "Fun," engraved by the Dalziel Brothers at the Camden Press. Was the companion volume to "The British Working Man." In green cloth covered hardback boards, with gilt title to spine. Neat ex libris to front pastedown. Clean and tidy throughout. 104 pages, with b/w illustrations throughout. 280 x 220 mm (11 x 8¾ inches). Première édition tirée d'un recueil de croquis au crayon de J.F. Sullivan, extraits de l'hebdomadaire « Fun », gravés par les frères Dalziel à la Camden Press. Il s'agissait du volume complémentaire de « The British Working Man ». Reliure cartonnée recouverte de toile verte, avec titre doré sur le dos. Joli ex-libris sur la page de garde avant. En très bon état général. 104 pages, avec des illustrations en noir et blanc tout au long de l'ouvrage. 280 x 220 mm

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  • The Beaux Stratagem. A comedy. Adapted for Theatrical representaton as performed at the Theatres-Royal Drury Lane and Covent-Garden. by FARQUHAR, Geo.
    FARQUHAR, Geo.
    The Beaux Stratagem. A comedy. Adapted for Theatrical representaton as performed at the Theatres-Royal Drury Lane and Covent-Garden. [Bound in with]. The Constant Couple; Or, A trip to the Jubilee. A comedy......

    London: John Bell, 1791. First edition thus. Two acting editions of these plays. Contains 'The Beaux Stratagem', a comedy in five acts in prose, first performed in London on Saturday 8 March 1707 at the Queen's Theatre in Haymarket; followed by 'The Constant Couple', a play from 1699 performed at the Drury Lane Theatre in London. These two comedies are illustrated with four separate engravings, one of which appears as the frontispiece.
    Contemporary green bradel-bound cardboard binding, smooth spine decorated with a title label. Corners worn, losses to the spine. Interior fresh. Fair condition. Bookseller's label 'Théophile Barroi fils' on the inside front cover. Irish writer George Farquhar (1677–1707). ix, 10-110., [ii], ix, 10-118. pages. 165 by 100mm (6½…

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    London: John Bell, 1791. First edition thus. Two acting editions of these plays. Contains 'The Beaux Stratagem', a comedy in five acts in prose, first performed in London on Saturday 8 March 1707 at the Queen's Theatre in Haymarket; followed by 'The Constant Couple', a play from 1699 performed at the Drury Lane Theatre in London. These two comedies are illustrated with four separate engravings, one of which appears as the frontispiece.
    Contemporary green bradel-bound cardboard binding, smooth spine decorated with a title label. Corners worn, losses to the spine. Interior fresh. Fair condition. Bookseller's label 'Théophile Barroi fils' on the inside front cover. Irish writer George Farquhar (1677–1707). ix, 10-110., [ii], ix, 10-118. pages. 165 by 100mm (6½ by 4 inches).

    . Première édition telle quelle. Deux éditions scéniques de ces pièces. Contient « The Beaux Stratagem », une comédie en cinq actes en prose, jouée pour la première fois à Londres le samedi 8 mars 1707 au Queen's Theatre de Haymarket ; suivie de « The Constant Couple », une pièce de 1699 jouée au Drury Lane Theatre de Londres. Ces deux comédies sont illustrées de quatre gravures distinctes, dont l'une figure en frontispice. Reliure contemporaine en carton verte à nerfs, dos lisse orné d'une étiquette de titre. Coins usés, lacunes au dos. Intérieur en bon état. État correct. Étiquette du libraire « Théophile Barroi fils » à l'intérieur de la page de garde. Écrivain irlandais George Farquhar (1677–1707). ix, 10-110., [ii], ix, 10-118. pages. 165 × 100 mm

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  • A rare work inspired by the Sufi Meher Baba
    The Blue Shawl. by STEVENS, D. E.
    STEVENS, D. E.
    The Blue Shawl. Illustrations by Roger Vieillard

    Paris: Jacques Haumont, 1963. First edition. A lovely copy of this scarce work. Pale green soft cover. Cover slightly sun-faded. With two engravings (including the frontis) and an engraved initial by Vieillard. Printed on fine paper by Pierre Gaudin for the text and by Georges Leblanc for the illustrations. In very good condition internally. The colophon states that the copyright for the work rests with "Sufism Reoriented" of San Francisco. This was a spiritual organisation led by Meher Baba. Vieillard's wife, Anita (also an artist) was a devotee of Meher. This short story tells of meeting an inspirational Indian guru, almost certainly Meher Baba. Roger Vieillard (1907–1989). He was an exceptional engraver, one of the greatest burin artists of…

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    Paris: Jacques Haumont, 1963. First edition. A lovely copy of this scarce work. Pale green soft cover. Cover slightly sun-faded. With two engravings (including the frontis) and an engraved initial by Vieillard. Printed on fine paper by Pierre Gaudin for the text and by Georges Leblanc for the illustrations. In very good condition internally. The colophon states that the copyright for the work rests with "Sufism Reoriented" of San Francisco. This was a spiritual organisation led by Meher Baba. Vieillard's wife, Anita (also an artist) was a devotee of Meher. This short story tells of meeting an inspirational Indian guru, almost certainly Meher Baba. Roger Vieillard (1907–1989). He was an exceptional engraver, one of the greatest burin artists of his century, a banker, poet, Hellenist, writer, and tennis champion. His wife, Anita, was an American artist who moved to Paris in the 1930's. Unpaginated (14 leaves). 23cm x 16cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 40054593, which notes only one library holding (University of Minnesota). No copies for sale at the time of cataloguing.

    . Première édition. Un très bel exemplaire de cet ouvrage rare. Couverture souple vert pâle. Couverture légèrement décolorée par le soleil. Avec deux gravures (dont le frontispice) et une initiale gravée par Vieillard. Imprimé sur papier de qualité par Pierre Gaudin pour le texte et par Georges Leblanc pour les illustrations. En très bon état à l'intérieur. Le colophon indique que les droits d'auteur de l'ouvrage appartiennent à « Sufism Reoriented » de San Francisco. Il s'agissait d'une organisation spirituelle dirigée par Meher Baba. L'épouse de Vieillard, Anita (elle-même artiste), était une adepte de Meher. Cette nouvelle raconte la rencontre avec un gourou indien inspirant, très certainement Meher Baba. Roger Vieillard (1907–1989). C'était un graveur d'exception, l'un des plus grands artistes du burin de son siècle, banquier, poète, helléniste, écrivain et champion de tennis. Son épouse, Anita, était une artiste américaine qui s'était installée à Paris dans les années 1930. Non paginé (14 feuillets). 23 cm x 16 cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 40054593, qui ne mentionne qu'un seul exemplaire en bibliothèque (Université du Minnesota). Aucun exemplaire en vente au moment du catalogage.

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    Book ID: 5773
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  • Le microscope bibliographique. by MALEBRANCHE [P. B. Maximilien]
    MALEBRANCHE [P. B. Maximilien]
    Le microscope bibliographique. Premiere et nouvelle édition, revûe, corrigée & diminuée.

    Amsterdam: [s.n.], 1771. The subject of this scarce satirical work is Pierre Rousseau (1716–1785), founder of the Journal encyclopédique, one of the most influential Enlightenment periodicals in Europe. Originally from Toulouse, he had settled in Bouillon (in what is now Belgium) under the protection of the Duke of Bouillon, and from there published his journal, which played a leading role in spreading Enlightenment ideas across Europe. This work purports to expose the flaws and misdeeds of Rousseau and his wife under literary and moral scrutiny. The genre of satire against journalists and editors was common in 18th century literary culture, often driven by rivalries, religious objections to their philosophies, or personal enmity. At the time publishing in Amsterdam was…

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    Amsterdam: [s.n.], 1771. The subject of this scarce satirical work is Pierre Rousseau (1716–1785), founder of the Journal encyclopédique, one of the most influential Enlightenment periodicals in Europe. Originally from Toulouse, he had settled in Bouillon (in what is now Belgium) under the protection of the Duke of Bouillon, and from there published his journal, which played a leading role in spreading Enlightenment ideas across Europe. This work purports to expose the flaws and misdeeds of Rousseau and his wife under literary and moral scrutiny. The genre of satire against journalists and editors was common in 18th century literary culture, often driven by rivalries, religious objections to their philosophies, or personal enmity. At the time publishing in Amsterdam was a traditional method for controversial French language publications avoiding any censorship or prosecution that they might face if printed in France. Hardback in quarter leather, with mottled boards. Gilt decoration and title to spine. Very light rubbing to edges. Small and neat previous owner's ink inscription to verso of front endpaper. Internally very good with fractional darkening, and minimal foxing to the title page only. 120 pages. 160 x105 mm (6¼ x 4¼ inches). Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 3883898

    . Cet ouvrage satirique rare a pour sujet Pierre Rousseau (1716-1785), fondateur du Journal encyclopédique, l'une des revues les plus influentes de l'époque des Lumières en Europe. Originaire de Toulouse, il s'était installé à Bouillon (dans l'actuelle Belgique) sous la protection du duc de Bouillon, et c'est de là qu'il publiait son journal, qui joua un rôle de premier plan dans la diffusion des idées des Lumières à travers l'Europe. Cet ouvrage prétend exposer les défauts et les méfaits de Rousseau et de son épouse sous un regard littéraire et moral. Le genre de la satire contre les journalistes et les éditeurs était courant dans la culture littéraire du XVIIIe siècle, souvent motivé par des rivalités, des objections religieuses à leurs philosophies ou une inimitié personnelle. À l'époque, l'édition à Amsterdam était une méthode traditionnelle pour les publications controversées en langue française, permettant d'éviter toute censure ou poursuite judiciaire auxquelles elles auraient pu être confrontées si elles avaient été imprimées en France. Reliure en quart de cuir, avec des plats marbrés. Décoration dorée et titre sur le dos. Très légers frottements sur les tranches. Petite inscription à l'encre, soignée, de l'ancien propriétaire au verso de la page de garde avant. Intérieur en très bon état, avec un léger noircissement et des rousseurs minimes sur la page de titre uniquement. 120 pages. 160 x 105 mm (6¼ x 4¼ pouces). Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 3883898

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  • Wereldtentoonstelling by BOER, Jo
    BOER, Jo
    Wereldtentoonstelling

    Rotterdam: Nijgh & Van Ditmar N. V, 1939. First edition. A scarce work. Hardback black boards with an ex-libris from NYU Library to the front inside, and two small stamps, one to verso of title page, and one to bottom of last page. This is the first novel by Boer, a fascinating portrayal of life surrounding the great Paris World's Fair. People from all countries meet, build their illusions, and disappear again - a motley mix of fleeting happiness and painful suffering. At the centre stands the figure of former Governor Weitinger, an idealist who views this exhibition as if it were a new world order, yet who must admit afterwards that his desire and idealism have failed. It…

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    Rotterdam: Nijgh & Van Ditmar N. V, 1939. First edition. A scarce work. Hardback black boards with an ex-libris from NYU Library to the front inside, and two small stamps, one to verso of title page, and one to bottom of last page. This is the first novel by Boer, a fascinating portrayal of life surrounding the great Paris World's Fair. People from all countries meet, build their illusions, and disappear again - a motley mix of fleeting happiness and painful suffering. At the centre stands the figure of former Governor Weitinger, an idealist who views this exhibition as if it were a new world order, yet who must admit afterwards that his desire and idealism have failed. It is an interesting book, freshly written and engagingly told. Text in Dutch. 221 pages. 210 x 160 mm (8¼ x 6¼ inches). Première édition. Un ouvrage rare. Couverture rigide en toile noire, avec un ex-libris de la bibliothèque de l'université de New York (NYU) sur la page de garde intérieure, ainsi que deux petits cachets, l'un au verso de la page de titre et l'autre au bas de la dernière page. Il s'agit du premier roman de Boer, un portrait fascinant de la vie autour de la grande Exposition universelle de Paris. Des gens de tous les pays se rencontrent, se construisent des illusions, puis disparaissent à nouveau – un mélange hétéroclite de bonheur éphémère et de souffrances douloureuses. Au centre se dresse la figure de l'ancien gouverneur Weitinger, un idéaliste qui considère cette exposition comme un nouvel ordre mondial, mais qui doit admettre par la suite que son désir et son idéalisme ont échoué. C'est un livre intéressant, écrit avec fraîcheur et raconté de manière captivante. 221 pages. 210 x 160 mm

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  • Grammaire allemande à l'usage des commenc̨ans by RÜFFER, C. T.
    RÜFFER, C. T.
    Grammaire allemande à l'usage des commenc̨ans

    Genève: Berthier-Guers, 1828. Revised edition. Full title: "Grammaire allemande à l'usage des commenc̨ans : contenant les principales règles de la langue allemande enseignées d'après une méthode claire et facile, suivie de thèmes allemands et franc̨ais et de modèles d'écriture." Scarce 19th century French language grammar textbook for German beginners; it overs the core rules of German syntax, morphology, and usage in a systematic, pedagogical format aimed at French-speaking learners. Designed for "commençants" (beginners), it emphasises practical rules over theory, typical of era grammars bridging Enlightenment pedagogy and Romantic interest in German literature. In blue hardback mottled boards. These are a little rubbed and lightly soiled. Page edges blue mottled. Neat owner's name in ink to blank at front. 16…

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    Genève: Berthier-Guers, 1828. Revised edition. Full title: "Grammaire allemande à l'usage des commenc̨ans : contenant les principales règles de la langue allemande enseignées d'après une méthode claire et facile, suivie de thèmes allemands et franc̨ais et de modèles d'écriture." Scarce 19th century French language grammar textbook for German beginners; it overs the core rules of German syntax, morphology, and usage in a systematic, pedagogical format aimed at French-speaking learners. Designed for "commençants" (beginners), it emphasises practical rules over theory, typical of era grammars bridging Enlightenment pedagogy and Romantic interest in German literature. In blue hardback mottled boards. These are a little rubbed and lightly soiled. Page edges blue mottled. Neat owner's name in ink to blank at front. 16 pages of printed "manuscript" in German. Presumably to get students used to reading handwriting. Several pressed flowers found between pages. iv, 16, 400 pp. 19 x 11 cm. Revised edition. Full title: "Grammaire allemande à l'usage des commenc̨ans : contenant les principales règles de la langue allemande enseignées d'après une méthode claire et facile, suivie de thèmes allemands et franc̨ais et de modèles d'écriture." Scarce 19th century French language grammar textbook for German beginners; it overs the core rules of German syntax, morphology, and usage in a systematic, pedagogical format aimed at French-speaking learners. Designed for "commençants" (beginners), it emphasises practical rules over theory, typical of era grammars bridging Enlightenment pedagogy and Romantic interest in German literature. In blue hardback mottled boards. These are a little rubbed and lightly soiled. Page edges blue mottled. Neat owner's name in ink to blank at front. 16 pages of printed "manuscript" in German. Presumably to get students used to reading handwriting. Several pressed flowers found between pages. iv, 16, 400 pp. 19 x 11 cm.

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  • An Apology for the Bible, in a Series of Letters, Addressed to Thomas Paine, by WATSON, R.
    WATSON, R.
    An Apology for the Bible, in a Series of Letters, Addressed to Thomas Paine, Author of a Book entitled, The age of Reason, Part the Second, being an Investigation of True and of Fabulous Theology.

    London: Printed for T. Evans, 1796. Third edition. Brown cloth covered hardback boards with gilt title to spine. Lacks half title, and final adverts, seemingly never having been bound in. Page 84 has been crudely repaired, but is totally legible. A good reading copy. 385 pages. 185 x 120 mm (7¼ x 4¾ inches).

    Richard Watson became a fellow of Trinity College Cambridge in 1760, and received his MA in 1762. He was appointed Professor of Chemistry at Cambridge in 1764, despite having limited formal training in the subject, and transitioned to theology, becoming Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge in 1771, a post he obtained with royal support - again despite lacking a divinity degree (at that…

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    London: Printed for T. Evans, 1796. Third edition. Brown cloth covered hardback boards with gilt title to spine. Lacks half title, and final adverts, seemingly never having been bound in. Page 84 has been crudely repaired, but is totally legible. A good reading copy. 385 pages. 185 x 120 mm (7¼ x 4¾ inches).

    Richard Watson became a fellow of Trinity College Cambridge in 1760, and received his MA in 1762. He was appointed Professor of Chemistry at Cambridge in 1764, despite having limited formal training in the subject, and transitioned to theology, becoming Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge in 1771, a post he obtained with royal support - again despite lacking a divinity degree (at that time). Watson was known for his rational, biblical approach, recognising no authority but the New Testament and showing little interest in systematic or historical theology. He associated with the influential group of Edmund Law's followers, which included John Hey and William Paley.

    Thomas Paine (1737–1809), was a pivotal figure of the Enlightenment and the American Revolution, and is renowned for his radical critique of the Bible and organised Christianity, most famously articulated in his work The Age of Reason, which began this series of letters. Troisième édition. Carton rigide recouvert de toile brune, titre doré au dos. Manque le demi-titre et les publicités finales, n'ayant apparemment jamais été reliées. La page 84 a été grossièrement réparée, mais est tout à fait lisible. Un bon exemplaire de lecture. 385 pages. 185 x 120 mm.

    Richard Watson devint membre du Trinity College de Cambridge en 1760 et obtint sa maîtrise en 1762. Il est nommé professeur de chimie à Cambridge en 1764, bien qu'il n'ait reçu qu'une formation formelle limitée dans ce domaine, et se tourne ensuite vers la théologie, devenant Regius Professor of Divinity à Cambridge en 1771, un poste qu'il obtient avec l'appui de la royauté, bien qu'il n'ait pas de diplôme de théologie (à l'époque). Watson est connu pour son approche rationnelle et biblique, ne reconnaissant aucune autre autorité que le Nouveau Testament et montrant peu d'intérêt pour la théologie systématique ou historique. Il s'associe au groupe influent des disciples d'Edmund Law, qui comprend John Hey et William Paley.

    Thomas Paine (1737-1809), figure centrale du siècle des Lumières et de la révolution américaine, est réputé pour sa critique radicale de la Bible et du christianisme organisé, dont l'expression la plus célèbre se trouve dans son ouvrage L'âge de raison, qui marque le début de cette série de lettres.

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  • English Books 1475 - 1900. A Signpost for Collectors. by SAWYER, Charles J., HARVET DARTON, F.J.
    SAWYER, Charles J., HARVET DARTON, F.J.
    English Books 1475 - 1900. A Signpost for Collectors. With one hundred illustrations. Volume I: Caxton to Johnson. Volume II: Gray to Kipling.

    Westminster; New York: Chas. J. Sawyer Ltd; E.P. Dutton, 1927. First edition. Two volumes in red cloth hardback, in publisher's dust jackets, darkened to spines, but in very good condition otherwise. Title pages in red and black. Profusely illustrated, including facsimiles (one folded illustration, one frontispiece with tissue guard). Some pages remain uncut. Moderate foxing throughout. Pagination: v. 1 [6], vii - xvi, [2], 3-367, [1] pages, [3] leaves of plates (1 folded); v. 2. [4], v - vii, [2], 3-423, [1] pages. Charles J. Sawyer (1876–1931) was a prominent London-based antiquarian bookseller and author, best known for his expertise in rare books and his influential role in the British and international rare book trade during the early 20th…

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    Westminster; New York: Chas. J. Sawyer Ltd; E.P. Dutton, 1927. First edition. Two volumes in red cloth hardback, in publisher's dust jackets, darkened to spines, but in very good condition otherwise. Title pages in red and black. Profusely illustrated, including facsimiles (one folded illustration, one frontispiece with tissue guard). Some pages remain uncut. Moderate foxing throughout. Pagination: v. 1 [6], vii - xvi, [2], 3-367, [1] pages, [3] leaves of plates (1 folded); v. 2. [4], v - vii, [2], 3-423, [1] pages. Charles J. Sawyer (1876–1931) was a prominent London-based antiquarian bookseller and author, best known for his expertise in rare books and his influential role in the British and international rare book trade during the early 20th century. His firm, Chas. J. Sawyer Ltd., specialised in "anything suitable for a gentleman's library," with particular focus on rare items, early English literature, fine bindings, and sporting and colour-plate books. 235 x 165 mm (9¼ x 6½ inches).

    . Première édition. Deux volumes en toile rouge cartonnée, dans les jaquettes de l'éditeur, dont le dos est assombri, mais en très bon état par ailleurs. Pages de titre en rouge et noir. Abondamment illustré, y compris des fac-similés (une illustration dépliante, un frontispice avec protège-tissu). Certaines pages ne sont pas coupées. Rousseurs modérées sur l'ensemble de l'ouvrage. Pagination : v. 1 [6], vii - xvi, [2], 3-367, [1] pages, [3] feuilles de planches (1 pliée) ; v. 2. [4], v - vii, [2], 3-423, [1] pages. 235 x 165 mm

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  • Midnight House and other tales by FRYER HARVEY, William
    FRYER HARVEY, William
    Midnight House and other tales

    London: J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd, 1910. First edition. A collection of sixteen fantasy short stories. Includes one of his best known stories: August Heat. Olive green cloth covered hardback boards. Gilt title and decoration to front board.Cloth at spine has started to split and appears to have been neatly repaired. Some foxing internally but overall in good condition. William Fryer Harvey (1885–1937), was an English writer renowned for his short stories in the macabre, horror, and mystery genres. Born into a wealthy Quaker family in Leeds, Yorkshire (UK) where he was educated at Quaker schools and Balliol College, Oxford. Fryer Harvey would later earned a medical degree from Leeds, but due to ill health was prevented from practising…

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    London: J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd, 1910. First edition. A collection of sixteen fantasy short stories. Includes one of his best known stories: August Heat. Olive green cloth covered hardback boards. Gilt title and decoration to front board.Cloth at spine has started to split and appears to have been neatly repaired. Some foxing internally but overall in good condition. William Fryer Harvey (1885–1937), was an English writer renowned for his short stories in the macabre, horror, and mystery genres. Born into a wealthy Quaker family in Leeds, Yorkshire (UK) where he was educated at Quaker schools and Balliol College, Oxford. Fryer Harvey would later earned a medical degree from Leeds, but due to ill health was prevented from practising medicine fully, leading him to focus on writing. 243 pages. 180 x 125 mm (7 x 5 inches).

    . Première édition. Un recueil de seize nouvelles fantastiques. Inclut l'une de ses histoires les plus connues : Chaleur d'août. Carton rigide recouvert de tissu vert olive. La toile du dos a commencé à se fendre et semble avoir été proprement réparée. Quelques rousseurs à l'intérieur, mais globalement en bon état. William Fryer Harvey (1885-1937) était un écrivain anglais réputé pour ses nouvelles dans les genres macabre, horreur et mystère. Né dans une riche famille quaker à Leeds, dans le Yorkshire (Royaume-Uni), il a fait ses études dans des écoles quakers et au Balliol College d'Oxford. Fryer Harvey a ensuite obtenu un diplôme de médecine à Leeds, mais sa mauvaise santé l'a empêché de pratiquer pleinement la médecine, ce qui l'a conduit à se concentrer sur l'écriture. 243 pages. 180 x 125 mm

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  • The Love Beach. by THOMAS, Leslie
    THOMAS, Leslie
    The Love Beach. Signed dedication to Thomas' second wife, Diana.

    London: Constable, 1968. Hardback cloth covered First Edition. From the author's own collection. To the front there is a hand written dedication to his second wife, Diana Miles, whom he married in 1970. Leslie Thomas, OBE was a Welsh author best known for his comic novel The Virgin Soldiers. This novel is set in the South Pacific, with many interesting characters - very 1960's! Good clean copy, obviously been read by the author's wife and family. 284 pages. 200 x 140 mm (7¾ x 5½ inches).

    . Première édition reliée et recouverte de tissu. Provenant de la collection de l'auteur. Au recto figure une dédicace manuscrite à sa seconde femme, Diana Miles, qu'il a épousée en 1970. Leslie Thomas,…

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    London: Constable, 1968. Hardback cloth covered First Edition. From the author's own collection. To the front there is a hand written dedication to his second wife, Diana Miles, whom he married in 1970. Leslie Thomas, OBE was a Welsh author best known for his comic novel The Virgin Soldiers. This novel is set in the South Pacific, with many interesting characters - very 1960's! Good clean copy, obviously been read by the author's wife and family. 284 pages. 200 x 140 mm (7¾ x 5½ inches).

    . Première édition reliée et recouverte de tissu. Provenant de la collection de l'auteur. Au recto figure une dédicace manuscrite à sa seconde femme, Diana Miles, qu'il a épousée en 1970. Leslie Thomas, OBE, était un auteur gallois surtout connu pour son roman comique The Virgin Soldiers. Ce roman se déroule dans le Pacifique Sud, avec de nombreux personnages intéressants - très années 1960 ! Bon exemplaire propre, manifestement lu par la femme et la famille de l'auteur. 284 pages. 200 x 140 mm.

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  • Images in Winter - signed by TRAYNOR, Shaun.
    TRAYNOR, Shaun.
    Images in Winter - signed

    London: Martin Brian & O'Keeffe, 1979. First Edition. Ted Hughes said 'On a first reading I enjoyed every poem' (taken from a letter from Ted Hughes in September 1980). Hardback in publisher's unclipped dust jacket. In fine condition. Signed by Traynor to the front FFEP. Appears unread. 41 pages. 220 x 140 mm (8¾ x 5½ inches).

    . Première édition. Ted Hughes a déclaré : "A la première lecture, j'ai apprécié chaque poème" (extrait d'une lettre de Ted Hughes datant de septembre 1980). Livre relié avec jaquette de l'éditeur. En très bon état. Signé par Traynor sur la page de garde. Ne semble pas avoir été lu. 41 pages. 220 x 140 mm

    Book ID: 4944
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  • Innocent Blood by JAMES, P.D.
    JAMES, P.D.
    Innocent Blood

    Edition: Modern First Editions,

    London: Faber & Faber, 1980. Very nice copy of this first edition. Clean and tidy dust wrapper, Fractional handling only. Neatly price clipped Clean and tidy red hardback boards with minor bumping only. 276 pages.

    . Très bel exemplaire de cette première édition. La jaquette est propre et en bon état, avec une légère manipulation. Les planches de la couverture rigide rouge sont propres et en bon état et ne présentent que de légères aspérités. 276 pages.

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  • Gedichten en Rijmen by GOEVERNEUR, J. J. A.
    GOEVERNEUR, J. J. A.
    Gedichten en Rijmen

    Groningen: W. van Boekeren, 1836. First Edition. Hardback in embossed cloth boards. Engraved title page. Jan Jacob Antonie Goeverneur was a Dutch poet, writer, and translator. Sometimes his writing for children used under pseudonyms Oom Jan, or Jan de Rijmer. Boards a little faded to spine. Clean and fresh inside. iv, 164 [3] pages. 170 x 105 mm (6¾ x 4¼ inches).

    . Première édition. Couverture rigide en toile gaufrée. Page de titre gravée. Jan Jacob Antonie Goeverneur était un poète, écrivain et traducteur néerlandais. Ses écrits pour enfants sont parfois utilisés sous les pseudonymes Oom Jan ou Jan de Rijmer. Les planches sont un peu décolorées au niveau du dos. Intérieur propre et frais. iv, 164 [3] pages. 170 x 105 mm (6¾ x 4¼ inches).

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  • Chill Factor by STEIN, Aaron Marc
    STEIN, Aaron Marc
    Chill Factor

    Garden City, New York: The Crime Club by Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1978. First Edition. Part of the Matt Erridge murder mystery series. Hardback, with signed author dedication to FFEP. Dated 1978. In original dust jacket. Jacket is a little foxed, but otherwise in very good condition. Inside clean and fresh. 177 pages. 215 x 145 mm (8½ x 5¾ inches).

    Book ID: 4798
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  • Todtentanz der Stadt Basel. La Danse des Morts. The Dance of Death. by [Matthäus Merian]
    [Matthäus Merian]
    Todtentanz der Stadt Basel. La Danse des Morts. The Dance of Death.

    Basel: Felix Schneider, 1875. Recent hardback black cloth boards with original front cover illustration laid on to front board. New endpapers. Boards in very good condition. With b/w woodcut illustrations based on frescoes from the cemetery wall of the church of St. John in Basel. Trilingual edition, with text in English, French and German. Three separate title pages. Internally good, but with some light sporadic foxing. [85] pages. 135 x 110 mm (5¼ x 4¼ inches). Couverture cartonnée récente en toile noire avec l'illustration originale de la première de couverture collée sur la première planche. Nouvelles pages de garde. Les planches sont en très bon état. Avec des illustrations gravées sur bois en noir et blanc d'après des fresques…

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    Basel: Felix Schneider, 1875. Recent hardback black cloth boards with original front cover illustration laid on to front board. New endpapers. Boards in very good condition. With b/w woodcut illustrations based on frescoes from the cemetery wall of the church of St. John in Basel. Trilingual edition, with text in English, French and German. Three separate title pages. Internally good, but with some light sporadic foxing. [85] pages. 135 x 110 mm (5¼ x 4¼ inches). Couverture cartonnée récente en toile noire avec l'illustration originale de la première de couverture collée sur la première planche. Nouvelles pages de garde. Les planches sont en très bon état. Avec des illustrations gravées sur bois en noir et blanc d'après des fresques du mur du cimetière de l'église Saint-Jean à Bâle. Édition trilingue, avec un texte en anglais, en français et en allemand. Trois pages de titre séparées. Bon état intérieur, mais avec quelques légères rousseurs sporadiques. [85] pages. 135 x 110 mm.

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  • Follies Of The Year. by LEECH, John
    LEECH, John
    Follies Of The Year. A Series of Coloured Etchings from Punch's Pocket Books, 1844-64. With some Notes by Shirley Brooks.

    London: Bradbury, Evans & Co, 1864. Hardback, three quarter red leather boards, with blue cloth boards. Gilt title vignette to front and back boards. Circa 1864 - but no date. Hand coloured title vignette, and 21 hand coloured plates. Caricatures and descriptions. Spine with light rubbing. Internally very clean and fresh. 51 unnumbered pages. 220 x 320 mm (8¾ x 12½ inches). Livre relié, trois quarts en cuir rouge, avec des planches en tissu bleu. Vignette de titre dorée sur les planches avant et arrière. Circa 1864 - mais pas de date. Vignette de titre coloriée à la main, et 21 planches coloriées à la main. Caricatures et descriptions. Le dos est légèrement frotté. Intérieur très propre et frais. 51 pages non numérotées. 220 x 320 mm

    Book ID: 4723
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  • Mademoiselle Roxane. by FRANCE, Anatole
    FRANCE, Anatole
    Mademoiselle Roxane. Illustrations en couleurs de Léon Lebègue.

    Paris: A. Ferroud, 1923. Limited edition of 1,500 copies numbered and signed by the publisher to the colophon. Soft cover. Under glassine wraps. With b/w frontis under tissue guard and many colour illustrations. 57 pages. 180 x 130 mm (7 x 5 inches). Frontispice en noir à l'eau-forte. Cinq compositions en couleurs à pleine page ainsi que des vignettes dans le texte. Tirage de 1500 exemplaires numérotés et paraphés par l'éditeur. Un des 1200 sur vélin (n° 1384). Couverture souple. Bel exemplaire. 57 pages. 180 x 130 mm.

    Book ID: 4716
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  • Of Queens' Gardens. by RUSKIN, John.
    RUSKIN, John.
    Of Queens' Gardens. Sesame Booklets No. 18.

    London: George G. Harrap, 1908. First Edition. Small hardback book, with olive green clothed covered boards. Trademark Sesame logo embossed to front board. Frontispiece of John Ruskin. Based on late 19th century lectures Ruskin's gave on women's, conduct, education and employment. A little age toned, and one or two tiny closed tears, but in good condition. 77 [1] pages. 100 x 75 mm (4 x 3 inches). Première édition. Petit livre cartonné, avec des planches couvertes d'une toile vert olive. Le logo de la marque Sésame est estampé sur la première page. Frontispice de John Ruskin. Basé sur des conférences données par Ruskin à la fin du XIXe siècle sur la conduite, l'éducation et l'emploi des femmes. Un peu…

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    London: George G. Harrap, 1908. First Edition. Small hardback book, with olive green clothed covered boards. Trademark Sesame logo embossed to front board. Frontispiece of John Ruskin. Based on late 19th century lectures Ruskin's gave on women's, conduct, education and employment. A little age toned, and one or two tiny closed tears, but in good condition. 77 [1] pages. 100 x 75 mm (4 x 3 inches). Première édition. Petit livre cartonné, avec des planches couvertes d'une toile vert olive. Le logo de la marque Sésame est estampé sur la première page. Frontispice de John Ruskin. Basé sur des conférences données par Ruskin à la fin du XIXe siècle sur la conduite, l'éducation et l'emploi des femmes. Un peu terni par l'âge, mais en bon état. 77 [1] pages. 100 x 75 mm.

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  • Outside Eden. by ELPHINSTONE, Margaret
    ELPHINSTONE, Margaret
    Outside Eden. The Poetry of Margaret Elphinstone.

    Stroud: The Sundial Press, 1990. First edition. Illustrated paperback covers. A collection of poems that spans fifteen years of work. In very good, almost unread, condition. 56 pages. 205 x 150 mm (8 x 6 inches).

    . Première édition. Couverture illustrée. Un recueil de poèmes qui couvre quinze années de travail. En très bon état, presque sans avoir été lu. 56 pages. 205 x 150 mm

    Book ID: 4511
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  • Mésséniennes et poésies diverses. Théatre & derniers chants. Nouvelle édition. by DELAVIGNE, C.
    DELAVIGNE, C.
    Mésséniennes et poésies diverses. Théatre & derniers chants. Nouvelle édition.

    Paris: Furne Libraire-éditeur. A new edition complete in eight volumes. Printed 1833-1845. Attractive contemporary half burgundy binding with profuse gilt illustrations and titles. Marbled boards. illustrated with out-of-text engravings by Johannot, Regnier. 13 plates. Each of the volumes and the plates are moderately foxed. Collation as follows: 3 plates, 327 pages; 2 plates, 310 pages; 2 plates, 344 pages; 2 plates, 339 pages; 3 plates, 413 pages (this volume has light damp staining); 1 plate, 355 pages; 499 pages; 312 pages. (It would appear that the publishers were running out of money by the end, as the plates cease in volume six. Overall an attractive set. 230 by 160mm (9 by 6¼ inches).

    . Nouvelle édition complète en huit…

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    Paris: Furne Libraire-éditeur. A new edition complete in eight volumes. Printed 1833-1845. Attractive contemporary half burgundy binding with profuse gilt illustrations and titles. Marbled boards. illustrated with out-of-text engravings by Johannot, Regnier. 13 plates. Each of the volumes and the plates are moderately foxed. Collation as follows: 3 plates, 327 pages; 2 plates, 310 pages; 2 plates, 344 pages; 2 plates, 339 pages; 3 plates, 413 pages (this volume has light damp staining); 1 plate, 355 pages; 499 pages; 312 pages. (It would appear that the publishers were running out of money by the end, as the plates cease in volume six. Overall an attractive set. 230 by 160mm (9 by 6¼ inches).

    . Nouvelle édition complète en huit volumes. Imprimée de 1833 à 1845. Jolie reliure de l'époque en demi-bordeaux avec de nombreuses illustrations et titres dorés. Planches marbrées. Illustré de gravures hors texte de Johannot, Regnier. 13 planches. Chaque volume et les planches sont modérément roussis. Collation comme suit : 3 planches, 327 pages ; 2 planches, 310 pages ; 2 planches, 344 pages ; 2 planches, 339 pages ; 3 planches, 413 pages (ce volume présente une légère tache d'humidité) ; 1 planche, 355 pages ; 499 pages ; 312 pages. (Il semblerait que les éditeurs aient été à court d'argent à la fin de l'ouvrage, car les planches cessent dans le sixième volume. Dans l'ensemble, il s'agit d'un ensemble attrayant. 230 x 160 mm (9 x 6¼ pouces).

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    Book ID: 4422
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