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  • An Honourable Deception? by SHORT, Clare
    SHORT, Clare
    An Honourable Deception? New Labour, Iraq, and the Misuse of Power.

    London: Free Press, 2004. Nice copy of this first edition. Clean and tidy dust wrapper. No significant flaws. Very slight lean to the book. An account of the Iraq war from Short, who resigned from Blair's cabinet over his Iraq war policy. 294 pages.
    245 x 170 mm (9¾ x 6¾ inches).

    Book ID: 2304
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  • An Oration, Pronounced July 4 1808, at the Request of the Selectmen of the Town of Boston. by RITCHIE, Andrew.
    RITCHIE, Andrew.
    An Oration, Pronounced July 4 1808, at the Request of the Selectmen of the Town of Boston. In Commemoration of the Anniversary of American Independence.

    Edition: First Edition

    Boston: Russell & Cutler, 1808. First edition. Pamphlet, disbound. Title with printer's vignette, "vote of the town", text. There is an owner's inscription on the title leaf. (Isaac Porter from Wm. Porter). There is some browning and foxing throughout (heavier towards the end); the first and last leaf are detached, the rest of the pamphlet loosely bound together. 19, [i] pp. 205 x 130 mm (8 x 5 inches).

    Orations were given annually in Boston, often called "municipal Orations"; typically two or more addresses were given. The impetus for the tradition of municipal orations in Boston stemmed from an act passed at a town meeting in March 1783, when it was decided that the annual celebration of commemorating the…

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    Boston: Russell & Cutler, 1808. First edition. Pamphlet, disbound. Title with printer's vignette, "vote of the town", text. There is an owner's inscription on the title leaf. (Isaac Porter from Wm. Porter). There is some browning and foxing throughout (heavier towards the end); the first and last leaf are detached, the rest of the pamphlet loosely bound together. 19, [i] pp. 205 x 130 mm (8 x 5 inches).

    Orations were given annually in Boston, often called "municipal Orations"; typically two or more addresses were given. The impetus for the tradition of municipal orations in Boston stemmed from an act passed at a town meeting in March 1783, when it was decided that the annual celebration of commemorating the Boston Massacre of March 5, 1770, be replaced with a yearly Independence Day celebration. The local newspaper reported following this oration:

    "The Repertory tells us that Mr. Ritchie delivered an excellent Oration. So much the better for Mr. Ritchie! The Oration was doubtless federal, else it could not have been excellent, and it must have abused the President, else it could not have been federal, and it was delivered on the anniversary of independence, a fit federal occasion for abusing the government of our choice! " (American Mercury, 11 August 1808, 2)

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  • Animal Day - 65p stamp. by CAUTY, James.
    CAUTY, James.
    Animal Day - 65p stamp. A limited edition print against Animal experiments.

    Totnes: James Cauty, 2005. First Edition. Limited Edition Print onto 315 gsm archival paper. Edition of 65 stamped and numbered (this is 06/65). Part of the 'Stamps of Mass Destruction' campaign also released as stamps and prints. Stamped and hand numbered in ink to front. "Cautese National Postal Disservice" certificate inclused. Has the "C.N.P.D. Stamps of Mass Destruction Limited Edition". This is one of James Cauty's famous anti-occupation of Iraq protest prints. These stamps were the subject of a legal action in 2003 by Royal Mail alleging copyright infringement. Dimensions: 32.8 x 30.5 cm. Excellent condition. Currently protected in archival film. James (Jimmy) Cauty, was formerly a musician with the band 'The Orb', and was a member of 'KLF'.…

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    Totnes: James Cauty, 2005. First Edition. Limited Edition Print onto 315 gsm archival paper. Edition of 65 stamped and numbered (this is 06/65). Part of the 'Stamps of Mass Destruction' campaign also released as stamps and prints. Stamped and hand numbered in ink to front. "Cautese National Postal Disservice" certificate inclused. Has the "C.N.P.D. Stamps of Mass Destruction Limited Edition". This is one of James Cauty's famous anti-occupation of Iraq protest prints. These stamps were the subject of a legal action in 2003 by Royal Mail alleging copyright infringement. Dimensions: 32.8 x 30.5 cm. Excellent condition. Currently protected in archival film. James (Jimmy) Cauty, was formerly a musician with the band 'The Orb', and was a member of 'KLF'. More recently, he has been an artist, creating works of dissent, and working alongside artists such as Banksy and Billy Childish. He has been involved in Steve Lowe's L-13 Light Industrial workshop. He created the gift shop at Banksy's 'Dismaland'. His work also toured as part of the ADP (Aftermath Dislocation Principle) Riot Tour.

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    Book ID: 1820
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  • Articles préliminaires de paix entre sa Majesté le Roi de la Grande Bretagne by [NETHERLANDS - STATES GENERAL - TREATY].
    [NETHERLANDS - STATES GENERAL - TREATY].
    Articles préliminaires de paix entre sa Majesté le Roi de la Grande Bretagne et leurs hautes puissances les États Généraux des Provinces Unies des Païs-Bas avec les Actes de ratification.

    Den Haag / ('s-Gravenhage): Jacob & Isaac Scheltus, 1783. First edition thus. 11 pp. With woodcut device on title page and one initial. An account of the preliminaries of a treaty between King George of England and the States General of the Netherlands. Text in French. The covers are clean, but internally, this is quite soiled - it seems from a damp atmosphere. This has "num. 32" printed to the title page, and would appear to come originally from a bound collection of Dutch treaties of the period. Pages have separated from their text block. Conforms to FirstSearch / OCLC:66918463. Only two library holdings (Rotterdam and Utrecht), and no copies for sale at the time of cataloguing.

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    Den Haag / ('s-Gravenhage): Jacob & Isaac Scheltus, 1783. First edition thus. 11 pp. With woodcut device on title page and one initial. An account of the preliminaries of a treaty between King George of England and the States General of the Netherlands. Text in French. The covers are clean, but internally, this is quite soiled - it seems from a damp atmosphere. This has "num. 32" printed to the title page, and would appear to come originally from a bound collection of Dutch treaties of the period. Pages have separated from their text block. Conforms to FirstSearch / OCLC:66918463. Only two library holdings (Rotterdam and Utrecht), and no copies for sale at the time of cataloguing.

    . Première édition. 11 pages. Avec une gravure sur bois sur la page de titre et une initiale. Compte-rendu des préliminaires d'un traité entre le roi George d'Angleterre et les Etats Généraux des Pays-Bas. Texte en français. Les couvertures sont propres, mais l'intérieur est assez sali - il semble que ce soit dû à une atmosphère humide. La page de titre porte la mention "num. 32" imprimé sur la page de titre, et semble provenir d'une collection reliée de traités hollandais de l'époque. Conforme à FirstSearch / OCLC:66918463. Seulement deux bibliothèques (Rotterdam et Utrecht), et aucun exemplaire en vente au moment du catalogage.

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    Book ID: 4537
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  • Au Bout du Quai by SENNEP, J.
    SENNEP, J.
    Au Bout du Quai Grand Album de Caricatures. Cours abrégé d'histoire parlementaire

    Paris: Editions Bossard, 1929. First edition. An album of political caricatures by Sennep. Soft paper covers. The covers are darkened. There are some tears and marks to the covers. The spine has been reinforced with white archival tape. Still a decent copy. Owner's name to the top of the front cover. Internally complete, clean and tidy throughout, with a little darkening to the pages. Unpaginated but 64 pages. Jean-Jacques Charles Pennès, known as Jean Sennep, (1894-1982). He was celebrated for his political caricatures, contributing to major publications such as L'Action française, Le Figaro, Candide, and L'Écho de Paris. Sennep's art often reflecting his strong views—he was a right-leaning anti-communist but also critical of Nazi Germany and opposed collaboration with…

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    Paris: Editions Bossard, 1929. First edition. An album of political caricatures by Sennep. Soft paper covers. The covers are darkened. There are some tears and marks to the covers. The spine has been reinforced with white archival tape. Still a decent copy. Owner's name to the top of the front cover. Internally complete, clean and tidy throughout, with a little darkening to the pages. Unpaginated but 64 pages. Jean-Jacques Charles Pennès, known as Jean Sennep, (1894-1982). He was celebrated for his political caricatures, contributing to major publications such as L'Action française, Le Figaro, Candide, and L'Écho de Paris. Sennep's art often reflecting his strong views—he was a right-leaning anti-communist but also critical of Nazi Germany and opposed collaboration with the Vichy regime. 32cm x 25cm.

    . Première édition. Un album de caricatures politiques de Sennep. Couverture en papier souple. Les couvertures sont assombries. Il y a quelques déchirures et marques sur les couvertures. Le dos a été renforcé avec du ruban adhésif d'archivage blanc. Il s'agit néanmoins d'un bon exemplaire. Le nom du propriétaire figure en haut de la couverture. L'intérieur est complet, propre et bien rangé, avec un léger noircissement des pages. Non paginé mais 64 pages. Jean-Jacques Charles Pennès, connu sous le nom de Jean Sennep, (1894-1982). Célèbre pour ses caricatures politiques, il a contribué à des publications majeures telles que L'Action française, Le Figaro, Candide et L'Écho de Paris. L'art de Sennep reflétait souvent ses opinions tranchées : anticommuniste de droite, il critiquait également l'Allemagne nazie et s'opposait à la collaboration avec le régime de Vichy. 32cm x 25cm.

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    Book ID: 5209
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  • Auch ein Todtentanz. by REINICK, Robert. & RETHEL, Alfred.
    REINICK, Robert. & RETHEL, Alfred.
    Auch ein Todtentanz.

    Leipzig: Verlag von Bernhard Schlicke, 1879. Reprint - Eleventh edition. Alfred Rethel's "Auch ein Todtentanz" (Also a Dance of Death) is a series of six wood engravings created in 1848, with explanatory text by Robert Reinick, critiquing the European revolutions of that year. The work draws on medieval Dance of Death motifs like those of Hans Holbein but satirizes revolutionary fervor, portraying Death as a revolutionary figure inciting chaos. This copy is a later printing, perhaps reprinted with a view to the (then recent) Franco-Prussian war and ensuing turmoil. Original hardback portfolio with buckram spine and corners. Black titles. Somewhat stained and darkened, but sound and retaining the original cloth ties. Owner's bookplate to the inside front board. Title…

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    Leipzig: Verlag von Bernhard Schlicke, 1879. Reprint - Eleventh edition. Alfred Rethel's "Auch ein Todtentanz" (Also a Dance of Death) is a series of six wood engravings created in 1848, with explanatory text by Robert Reinick, critiquing the European revolutions of that year. The work draws on medieval Dance of Death motifs like those of Hans Holbein but satirizes revolutionary fervor, portraying Death as a revolutionary figure inciting chaos. This copy is a later printing, perhaps reprinted with a view to the (then recent) Franco-Prussian war and ensuing turmoil. Original hardback portfolio with buckram spine and corners. Black titles. Somewhat stained and darkened, but sound and retaining the original cloth ties. Owner's bookplate to the inside front board. Title page and a leaf of poetry, followed by four pages of preface by Johannes Proelk. These are slightly foxed. Then are the six loose engraved plates. All in very good condition with a little edgewear only. An uncommon work. Produced at the Academic Studio for Woodcutting Art in Dresden under the direction of Professor H. Bürkner. The final plate was printed by Gaber. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 255521840. 31cm x 42.5cm.

    . Réimpression - Onzième édition. « Auch ein Todtentanz » (Une autre danse macabre) d'Alfred Rethel est une série de six gravures sur bois réalisées en 1848, accompagnées d'un texte explicatif de Robert Reinick, critiquant les révolutions européennes de cette année-là. L'œuvre s'inspire des motifs médiévaux de la danse macabre, comme ceux de Hans Holbein, mais satirise la ferveur révolutionnaire en représentant la Mort comme une figure révolutionnaire incitant au chaos. Cet exemplaire est une impression ultérieure, peut-être réimprimée en vue de la guerre franco-prussienne (alors récente) et des troubles qui s'ensuivirent. Portfolio original à couverture rigide avec dos et coins en buckram. Titres en noir. Légèrement taché et noirci, mais en bon état et conservant les attaches en tissu d'origine. Ex-libris du propriétaire à l'intérieur de la couverture avant. Page de titre et feuille de poésie, suivies de quatre pages de préface de Johannes Proelk. Celles-ci sont légèrement roussies. Viennent ensuite les six planches gravées détachées. Le tout en très bon état, avec seulement quelques légères traces d'usure sur les bords. Un ouvrage rare. Réalisé à l'Academic Studio for Woodcutting Art de Dresde sous la direction du professeur H. Bürkner. La dernière planche a été imprimée par Gaber. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 255521840. 31 cm x 42,5 cm.

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  • A rare piece of propaganda from the 1870 Franco-Prussian war
    Aus Dem Befreiungskriege 1870. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Aus Dem Befreiungskriege 1870. Porträit eines Turkos! Die Avant-Garde des französischen "Civilisationsheeres"! Zum Einmarsch in Süddeutschland bestimmte Muhamedaner!

    Ingolstadt & Esslingen: Krüll and J.F. Schreiber. English translation: "From the War of Liberation 1870. Portrait of a Turko! The avant-garde of the French "army of civilisation" ! Muhamedans destined for the invasion of Southern Germany!" Single sheet printed in original water colour and ink lithograph. 40.5cm x 33 cm. Exceptionally rare old coloured poster on the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71, which Schreiber produced for Krüll'sche Buchhandlung in Ingolstadt. In the upper left margin a larger paper damage with loss of the letter "A" of the title bar. Otherwise in good condition apart from a slight crease and damage to the lower left corner. We can find no copies of this poster on sale at the present time. This…

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    Ingolstadt & Esslingen: Krüll and J.F. Schreiber. English translation: "From the War of Liberation 1870. Portrait of a Turko! The avant-garde of the French "army of civilisation" ! Muhamedans destined for the invasion of Southern Germany!" Single sheet printed in original water colour and ink lithograph. 40.5cm x 33 cm. Exceptionally rare old coloured poster on the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71, which Schreiber produced for Krüll'sche Buchhandlung in Ingolstadt. In the upper left margin a larger paper damage with loss of the letter "A" of the title bar. Otherwise in good condition apart from a slight crease and damage to the lower left corner. We can find no copies of this poster on sale at the present time. This is a curious poster. While France and the Ottoman Empire had a long history of alliance and co-operation dating back to the 16th century, by the time of the Franco-Prussian War, this partnership was largely symbolic and did not translate into Ottoman support or intervention during the conflict. We can only assume that this was purely propaganda, in modern terms a "dog whistle" to the racist elements of the German population.

    . Traduction en anglais : "De la guerre de libération de 1870. Portrait d'un Turko ! L'avant-garde de l'armée française de civilisation ! Muhamedans destinés à l'invasion de l'Allemagne du Sud !" Feuille unique imprimée en lithographie originale à l'encre et à l'aquarelle. 40,5 cm x 33 cm. Affiche ancienne en couleur sur la guerre franco-prussienne de 1870/71, exceptionnellement rare, que Schreiber a produite pour Krüll'sche Buchhandlung à Ingolstadt. Dans la marge supérieure gauche, un gros dégât de papier avec perte de la lettre "A" de la barre de titre. Sinon, l'affiche est en bon état, à l'exception d'un léger pli et d'un dommage dans le coin inférieur gauche. Nous n'avons trouvé aucun exemplaire de cette affiche en vente à l'heure actuelle. Il s'agit d'une affiche curieuse. Bien que la France et l'Empire ottoman aient une longue histoire d'alliance et de coopération remontant au XVIe siècle, au moment de la guerre franco-prussienne, ce partenariat était largement symbolique et ne s'est pas traduit par un soutien ou une intervention de l'Empire ottoman pendant le conflit. Nous ne pouvons que supposer qu'il s'agissait d'une pure propagande, en termes modernes, d'un "sifflet à chien" destiné aux éléments racistes de la population allemande.

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  • Aus dem Nebelspalter by Schoenenberger, Ernst
    Schoenenberger, Ernst
    Aus dem Nebelspalter

    Rorschach: Nebelspalter-verlag, 1948. First edition. A portfolio of 40 Halftone photomechanical prints in a cardboard folder (Complete). Pictures satirise the modern European woman and her devotion to clothes, sex-appeal, swing music, Hollywood, the "new look", and the American soldiers. The portfolio is a little darkened, and has closed tears to the edges. Previous owner's name to the inside flap. The plates themselves are in good, clean condition with no significant marks. Each has a text in Swiss German to it. 340 by 250mm (13½ by 9¾ inches).

    . Première édition. Un portefeuille de 40 tirages photomécaniques en demi-teinte dans une chemise en carton (Complet). Les images font la satire de la femme européenne moderne et de son attachement aux…

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    Rorschach: Nebelspalter-verlag, 1948. First edition. A portfolio of 40 Halftone photomechanical prints in a cardboard folder (Complete). Pictures satirise the modern European woman and her devotion to clothes, sex-appeal, swing music, Hollywood, the "new look", and the American soldiers. The portfolio is a little darkened, and has closed tears to the edges. Previous owner's name to the inside flap. The plates themselves are in good, clean condition with no significant marks. Each has a text in Swiss German to it. 340 by 250mm (13½ by 9¾ inches).

    . Première édition. Un portefeuille de 40 tirages photomécaniques en demi-teinte dans une chemise en carton (Complet). Les images font la satire de la femme européenne moderne et de son attachement aux vêtements, au sex-appeal, à la musique swing, à Hollywood, au "nouveau look" et aux soldats américains. Le portfolio est un peu assombri et présente des déchirures sur les bords. Le nom du propriétaire précédent figure sur le rabat intérieur. Les planches elles-mêmes sont en bon état, propres et sans marques significatives. Chaque planche est accompagnée d'un texte en suisse allemand. 340 x 250 mm (13½ x 9¾ pouces).

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    Book ID: 5136
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  • Bob a l'exposition. by GYP
    GYP
    Bob a l'exposition. dessins de Bob

    Paris: Calmann Lévy, 1889. First edition. A very nice copy of this dialogue, adorned with a large number of full page caricatures throughout. All in the fin de siécle / art nouveau style. Attractive, unsigned half leather binding, with titles and gilt decorations to the spine. Marbled boards. A little rubbing to the spine and corners, but sound. Fractional loss to the surface leather at the head of the spine. Lovely hand made marbled end papers. Original pale green paper covers are bound in. These have slight foxing to the edges. Although not stated, this is possibly a large paper copy, as the text pages are mostly a little larger (about 1cm extra) to compared to the illustration plates.…

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    Paris: Calmann Lévy, 1889. First edition. A very nice copy of this dialogue, adorned with a large number of full page caricatures throughout. All in the fin de siécle / art nouveau style. Attractive, unsigned half leather binding, with titles and gilt decorations to the spine. Marbled boards. A little rubbing to the spine and corners, but sound. Fractional loss to the surface leather at the head of the spine. Lovely hand made marbled end papers. Original pale green paper covers are bound in. These have slight foxing to the edges. Although not stated, this is possibly a large paper copy, as the text pages are mostly a little larger (about 1cm extra) to compared to the illustration plates. The pages and plates are a little darkened to the edge, but still attractive. [vi], 120 pages. 23cm x 17.5cm.

    Gyp / Bob were the pen names of Sibylle Gabrielle Riquetti de Mirabeau (1849-1932), a French writer, satirist, and caricaturist active during the Belle Époque and the Third Republic. Her writings were marked by strong anti-republican, nationalist, and antisemitic views, and she was an outspoken supporter of General Boulanger and an anti-Dreyfusard. Her political stance led her to state her profession as "anti-Semite" during a court case rather than "writer." She was famous in Parisian society, hosting a well-known salon attended by prominent artists and intellectuals such as Marcel Proust and Edgar Degas. Despite her literary success, she faced financial difficulties and several personal threats including assassination attempts and a kidnapping.

    . Première édition. Très bel exemplaire de ce dialogue, agrémenté d'un grand nombre de caricatures pleine page. Le tout dans le style fin de siècle / art nouveau. Reliure demi-cuir attrayante, non signée, avec titres et décorations dorées sur le dos. Couvertures marbrées. Léger frottement sur le dos et les coins, mais en bon état. Perte minime du cuir en surface à la tête du dos. Jolies pages de garde marbrées faites à la main. Les couvertures originales en papier vert pâle sont reliées. Elles présentent de légères rousseurs sur les bords. Bien que cela ne soit pas précisé, il s'agit probablement d'un exemplaire grand format, car les pages de texte sont pour la plupart un peu plus grandes (environ 1 cm de plus) que les planches d'illustrations. Les pages et les planches sont légèrement noircies sur les bords, mais restent attrayantes. [vi], 120 pages. 23 cm x 17,5 cm.

    Gyp / Bob étaient les pseudonymes de Sibylle Gabrielle Riquetti de Mirabeau (1849-1932), écrivaine, satiriste et caricaturiste française active pendant la Belle Époque et la Troisième République. Ses écrits étaient marqués par de fortes opinions anti-républicaines, nationalistes et antisémites, et elle était une fervente partisane du général Boulanger et une anti-dreyfusarde. Sa position politique l'a amenée à déclarer sa profession comme « antisémite » plutôt que « écrivain » lors d'un procès. Elle était célèbre dans la société parisienne, animant un salon réputé fréquenté par des artistes et des intellectuels de renom tels que Marcel Proust et Edgar Degas. Malgré son succès littéraire, elle a connu des difficultés financières et plusieurs menaces personnelles, notamment des tentatives d'assassinat et un enlèvement.

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  • Candidatus rhetoricae seu Aphthonii Progymnasmata in meliorem formam redacta usumque redacta. by POMEY, P. Francisco
    POMEY, P. Francisco
    Candidatus rhetoricae seu Aphthonii Progymnasmata in meliorem formam redacta usumque redacta.

    Antverpiae: Iuxta Exemplar Lugdūnī editum, 1668. Scarce early Antwerp edition. Full vellum binding. Lack final leaf / leaves. No listing in WORLDCAT or elsewhere, so uncertain how many pages are missing. Boards are rubbed and worn. Contents tight, a few page corners folded in. Manuscript notes to inside and back in Latin - dated 1698. Latin text throughout. Overall good. 398 pages present. 155 x 85 mm (6 x 3¼ inches).

    Book ID: 3698
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  • Captain Plume seducing country wench Rose, while her brother Bullock tries to warn her against him. by BOBBIN,Tom. [COLLIER, John]
    BOBBIN,Tom. [COLLIER, John]
    Captain Plume seducing country wench Rose, while her brother Bullock tries to warn her against him.

    John Hayward. A plate from "Human Passions Delineated" first edition, published in Manchester in 1773. Plate Ten. "The Recruiting Officer" is a 1706 play by the Irish writer George Farquhar, which follows the social and sexual exploits of two English Army officers, the womanising Plume and the cowardly Brazen, Here Captain Plume is up to his tricks! A nice plate, generally in very good condition. Uncoloured. There is a small loss to one corner, a small archival repair to the edge and a few light marks. Overall though a very nice copy of a scarce item. print is 13cm x 20cm. Sheet is 19cm x 24cm. OCLC: 5105702 (whole book). We have a number of different plates from this…

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    John Hayward. A plate from "Human Passions Delineated" first edition, published in Manchester in 1773. Plate Ten. "The Recruiting Officer" is a 1706 play by the Irish writer George Farquhar, which follows the social and sexual exploits of two English Army officers, the womanising Plume and the cowardly Brazen, Here Captain Plume is up to his tricks! A nice plate, generally in very good condition. Uncoloured. There is a small loss to one corner, a small archival repair to the edge and a few light marks. Overall though a very nice copy of a scarce item. print is 13cm x 20cm. Sheet is 19cm x 24cm. OCLC: 5105702 (whole book). We have a number of different plates from this work, and can offer discounts for multiple purchases.

    . Une planche tirée de la première édition de "Human Passions Delineated", publiée à Manchester en 1773. Dixième planche. "The Recruiting Officer" est une pièce de théâtre écrite en 1706 par l'écrivain irlandais George Farquhar, qui suit les exploits sociaux et sexuels de deux officiers de l'armée anglaise, le coureur de jupons Plume et le lâche Brazen. Ici, le capitaine Plume est en train de faire des bêtises ! Une belle planche, généralement en très bon état. Elle n'est pas colorée. Il y a une petite perte à un coin, une petite réparation d'archive au bord et quelques marques légères. Dans l'ensemble, il s'agit d'un très bel exemplaire d'une pièce rare. L'épreuve mesure 13 cm x 20 cm. La feuille mesure 19 cm x 24 cm. OCLC : 5105702 (livre entier). Nous avons un certain nombre de planches différentes de cet ouvrage, et nous pouvons offrir des réductions pour des achats multiples.

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  • Cardinal Richelieu and the Development of Absolutism. by TREASURE, G. R.R.
    TREASURE, G. R.R.
    Cardinal Richelieu and the Development of Absolutism.

    London: Adam & Charles Black, 1972. First edition. Red cloth hardback book in original unclipped dust jacket. Frontispiece is a map of France in 1630. Additions after 1630 are marked with the date of accession; towns underlined were seats of parlements (sic). Both book and dust jacket are in very good condition. Very small previous owner's name to top of front pastedown. Geoffrey Treasure was a popular history teacher and housemaster at Harrow School. He was the author of several books, mainly about France in the 16th and 17th centuries. 316 pages, including bibliography and index. 225 x 145 mm (8¾ x 5¾ inches).

    . Première édition. Livre cartonné en toile rouge dans sa jaquette d'origine non fermée. Le…

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    London: Adam & Charles Black, 1972. First edition. Red cloth hardback book in original unclipped dust jacket. Frontispiece is a map of France in 1630. Additions after 1630 are marked with the date of accession; towns underlined were seats of parlements (sic). Both book and dust jacket are in very good condition. Very small previous owner's name to top of front pastedown. Geoffrey Treasure was a popular history teacher and housemaster at Harrow School. He was the author of several books, mainly about France in the 16th and 17th centuries. 316 pages, including bibliography and index. 225 x 145 mm (8¾ x 5¾ inches).

    . Première édition. Livre cartonné en toile rouge dans sa jaquette d'origine non fermée. Le frontispice est une carte de la France en 1630. Les ajouts après 1630 sont marqués de la date d'adhésion ; les villes soulignées étaient les sièges des parlements (sic). Le livre et la jaquette sont en très bon état. Très petit nom de l'ancien propriétaire en haut du pastedown avant. Geoffrey Treasure était un professeur d'histoire populaire et un maître de maison à Harrow School. Il est l'auteur de plusieurs ouvrages, principalement sur la France des XVIe et XVIIe siècles. 316 pages, y compris la bibliographie et l'index. 225 x 145 mm

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  • Church Wealth in Mexico; by COSTELOE, Michael P.
    COSTELOE, Michael P.
    Church Wealth in Mexico; A Study of the 'Juzgado de Capellanías' in the Archbishopric of Mexico 1800-1856.

    Cambridge University Press, 1967. First edition. Hardback in red cloth with gilt and burgundy title to spine. Inside original unclipped dust jacket. In a near fine condition. 139 pages. 220 x 140 mm (8¾ x 5½ inches).

    Book ID: 2893
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  • Critical and Historical Essays Contributed to the Edinburgh Review by MACAULEY, Lord
    MACAULEY, Lord
    Critical and Historical Essays Contributed to the Edinburgh Review

    London: Longman, Green, Reader & Dyer, 1868. Full leather binding decorated in gilt, spine panelled with raised bands. Endpapers and all page edges marbled. There is light rubbing to boards, but the spine is in excellent condition. This is two volumes bound as one: 412 pp. + 434 pp. 190 x 130 mm (7½ x 5 inches).

    Book ID: 3054
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  • Crossman. The Pursuit of Power. by HOWARD, Anthony
    HOWARD, Anthony
    Crossman. The Pursuit of Power.

    London: Jonathon Cape, 1990. First edition. Original black cloth in pictorial dust wrapper. Both clean and tidy. Now in clear protective wrap. A little darkening to the page edges only. Tiny nick to head of wrapper. xiv, 370 pp. 240 x 160 mm (9½ x 6¼ inches)

    Book ID: 2326
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  • Das Karikaturenbuch des Franz Freiherrn Gaudy. by GAUDY, Franz Freiherr & ZOBELTITZ, Fedor von.
    GAUDY, Franz Freiherr & ZOBELTITZ, Fedor von.
    Das Karikaturenbuch des Franz Freiherrn Gaudy.

    Privatdruck de Berliner Bibliophilen=Abends, 1906. First edition. This is one of the 100 copies of the limited edition privately produced for the members of the "Berlin Bibliophile Evening" on fine chamois handmade paper with fedis hand-coloured pictures. This special edition was not for sale at the time. The zinc engravings and autotypes came from the studio of 5. Baudouin in Berlin, the printing was done by the company A. W. Zickfeldt in Osterwieck/harz. Full leather signed binding, by P. Kersten. Profuse gilt decoration to the spine and dentelles surround the boards. The binding is somewhat rubbed to the edges, and has rubbing to the edges. Green end papers. After a foreword by Zobeltitz, there are 62 numbered leaves. Most…

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    Privatdruck de Berliner Bibliophilen=Abends, 1906. First edition. This is one of the 100 copies of the limited edition privately produced for the members of the "Berlin Bibliophile Evening" on fine chamois handmade paper with fedis hand-coloured pictures. This special edition was not for sale at the time. The zinc engravings and autotypes came from the studio of 5. Baudouin in Berlin, the printing was done by the company A. W. Zickfeldt in Osterwieck/harz. Full leather signed binding, by P. Kersten. Profuse gilt decoration to the spine and dentelles surround the boards. The binding is somewhat rubbed to the edges, and has rubbing to the edges. Green end papers. After a foreword by Zobeltitz, there are 62 numbered leaves. Most are printed to one side only, but quite a number have poems or illustrations on both sides. Pages are generally clean, but have a touch of marking to some pages. With drawings from "Hogarthiana", some of which were created during Gaudy's military service from 1818 to 1833. "Gaudy used to draw his caricatures on individual sheets of paper, which he later pasted into his 'Hogarthiana' book. His inclination towards satire, which in his poetry sometimes touches on the political realm, is evident in these amusing pictures, as is his harmless humour." (from the Preface). [viii], 62f, [1]. pages. 24cm x 33.5cm. Paul Kersten was a fine bookbinder from the end of the nineteenth century in Germany. His work was significant enough that Octave Uzanne wrote a piece entitled "Paul Kersten's Decorative Leather Work."

    . Première édition. Il s'agit de l'un des 100 exemplaires de l'édition limitée réalisée à titre privé pour les membres de la "Soirée des bibliophiles berlinois" sur papier chamois fin et avec des images de fedis coloriées à la main. Cette édition spéciale n'a pas été mise en vente à l'époque. Les gravures sur zinc et les autotypes proviennent de l'atelier du 5. Baudouin à Berlin, l'impression a été réalisée par l'entreprise A. W. Zickfeldt à Osterwieck/harz. Reliure en plein cuir signée par P. Kersten. Le dos est orné d'une abondante décoration dorée et des dentelles entourent les plats. La reliure est quelque peu frottée sur les bords et présente des traces de frottement. Papiers de garde verts. Après un avant-propos de Zobeltitz, il y a 62 feuilles numérotées. La plupart sont imprimées d'un seul côté, mais un bon nombre d'entre elles comportent des poèmes ou des illustrations sur les deux côtés. Les pages sont généralement propres, mais il y a quelques marques sur certaines pages. Avec des dessins tirés de "Hogarthiana", dont certains ont été créés pendant le service militaire de Gaudy de 1818 à 1833. "Gaudy avait l'habitude de dessiner ses caricatures sur des feuilles de papier individuelles, qu'il collait ensuite dans son livre 'Hogarthiana'. Son penchant pour la satire, qui touche parfois au domaine politique dans sa poésie, est évident dans ces images amusantes, tout comme son humour inoffensif". (extrait de la préface). [viii], 62f, [1]. pages. 24cm x 33.5cm.

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    Book ID: 4914
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  • De Weegschaal 1822 by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    De Weegschaal 1822

    Leyden: L. Herdingh & Zoon, 1822. First Edition. A complete year of this periodical, bound in hardback. Marbled paper boards, with label to spine giving date in gilt. Engraved title page. Diverse subjects are covered; everything from The case of Douglas Loveday, prohibition of the import of grain, Belgium and Batavia, the High Council of Nobility, Profanity and Church songs, and information about the Dutch colonies! We have other complete years of this scarce periodicals too. Boards a little rubbed but overall good and clean. Very slight bowing to the boards. Ownership stamp of the Rijskarchief of Noord-Brabant to verso of title page. 446 pages. 220 x 130 mm (8¾ x 5 inches).

    Book ID: 4851
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  • De Weegschaal 1823 by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    De Weegschaal 1823

    Leyden: L. Herdingh & Zoon, 1823. First Edition. A complete year of this periodical, bound in hardback. Marbled paper boards, with label to spine giving date in gilt. Engraved title page. Diverse subjects are covered; everything from the art of book printing, Jews to Jesuits, agriculture, salaries, prevention of begging, steam vessels, and South America! We have other complete years of this scarce periodicals too. Boards a little rubbed, with slight splitting starting to spine. Overall good and clean. 458 pages. 220 x 130 mm (8¾ x 5 inches).

    . Première édition. Une année complète de ce périodique, reliée en cartonnage. Plaques de papier marbré, avec étiquette au dos indiquant la date en doré. Page de titre gravée. Divers…

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    Leyden: L. Herdingh & Zoon, 1823. First Edition. A complete year of this periodical, bound in hardback. Marbled paper boards, with label to spine giving date in gilt. Engraved title page. Diverse subjects are covered; everything from the art of book printing, Jews to Jesuits, agriculture, salaries, prevention of begging, steam vessels, and South America! We have other complete years of this scarce periodicals too. Boards a little rubbed, with slight splitting starting to spine. Overall good and clean. 458 pages. 220 x 130 mm (8¾ x 5 inches).

    . Première édition. Une année complète de ce périodique, reliée en cartonnage. Plaques de papier marbré, avec étiquette au dos indiquant la date en doré. Page de titre gravée. Divers sujets sont abordés : l'art de l'impression des livres, les juifs et les jésuites, l'agriculture, les salaires, la prévention de la mendicité, les bateaux à vapeur et l'Amérique du Sud ! Nous avons également d'autres années complètes de ce périodique rare. Les planches sont un peu frottées et le dos est légèrement fendu. Dans l'ensemble, bon et propre. 458 pages. 220 x 130 mm (8¾ x 5 pouces).

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  • Decision-Making in the White House. The olive branch or the arrows by SORENSEN, Theodore C.
    SORENSEN, Theodore C.
    Decision-Making in the White House. The olive branch or the arrows Foreword by John F. Kennedy

    New York: Columbia University Press, 1963. First Edition. Dust wrapper. Cream with design and text. Slightly darkened and a couple of small nicks. Small price sticker to rear panel of wrapper. Over a blue / grey paper covered hardback. Book is in good, clean condition throughout. February 2025 seems the right time for us to catalogue this book of due process in the White House. The author uses the Cuban Missile Crisis as a key example. 94 pages. 20cm x 14.5cm.

    . Première édition. Couverture en papier. Couleur crème avec motifs et texte. Légèrement assombri et quelques petites entailles. Sur une couverture rigide en papier bleu/gris. Le livre est en bon état, propre dans l'ensemble. Février 2025 semble être…

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    New York: Columbia University Press, 1963. First Edition. Dust wrapper. Cream with design and text. Slightly darkened and a couple of small nicks. Small price sticker to rear panel of wrapper. Over a blue / grey paper covered hardback. Book is in good, clean condition throughout. February 2025 seems the right time for us to catalogue this book of due process in the White House. The author uses the Cuban Missile Crisis as a key example. 94 pages. 20cm x 14.5cm.

    . Première édition. Couverture en papier. Couleur crème avec motifs et texte. Légèrement assombri et quelques petites entailles. Sur une couverture rigide en papier bleu/gris. Le livre est en bon état, propre dans l'ensemble. Février 2025 semble être le bon moment pour cataloguer ce livre sur la procédure régulière à la Maison Blanche. L'auteur utilise la crise des missiles de Cuba comme exemple clé. 94 pages. 20 cm x 14,5 cm.

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    Book ID: 4866
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  • Desiderata Curiosa Hibernica: Or, A Select Collection of State Papers; [Two Volumes] by [LODGE, John]
    [LODGE, John]
    Desiderata Curiosa Hibernica: Or, A Select Collection of State Papers; [Two Volumes]

    Dublin: David Hay, 1772. Very scarce. First Edition. Two volumes Hardback. In full brown calf with tooled gilt spine, raised bands. Two half titles, complete. Contains detailed parish records to the last 35 pages. Original brown full leather. Some chipping, particularly to the head and tail of the spine. Remnant of labels to the spines. One label is retained with clear tape. Internally in good shape, with light foxing throughout. A press cutting in Latin from 1888 is tipped into the front board of Volume I. Pagination: Volume I - xii, 516 pp. Volume II - viii, 533, [36] pp. Full title: Desiderata Curiosa Hibernica; Or, A Select Collection of State Papers; Consisting of Royal Instructions, Directions, Dispatches, and…

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    Dublin: David Hay, 1772. Very scarce. First Edition. Two volumes Hardback. In full brown calf with tooled gilt spine, raised bands. Two half titles, complete. Contains detailed parish records to the last 35 pages. Original brown full leather. Some chipping, particularly to the head and tail of the spine. Remnant of labels to the spines. One label is retained with clear tape. Internally in good shape, with light foxing throughout. A press cutting in Latin from 1888 is tipped into the front board of Volume I. Pagination: Volume I - xii, 516 pp. Volume II - viii, 533, [36] pp. Full title: Desiderata Curiosa Hibernica; Or, A Select Collection of State Papers; Consisting of Royal Instructions, Directions, Dispatches, and Letters; to which are Added, Some Historical Tracts; the Whole Illustrating and Opening the Political Systems of the Chief Governors and Government of Ireland, During the Reigns of Queen Elizabeth, James the First, and Charles the First. 210 x 130 mm (8¼ x 5 inches).

    . Très rare. Première édition. Deux volumes reliés. En plein veau brun, dos à nerfs orné de filets dorés. Deux demi titres, complet. Contient des registres paroissiaux détaillés jusqu'aux 35 dernières pages. Plein cuir brun d'origine. Quelques ébréchures, en particulier à la tête et à la queue du dos. Restes d'étiquettes au dos. Une étiquette est maintenue par du ruban adhésif transparent. L'intérieur est en bon état, avec de légères rousseurs. Une coupure de presse en latin datant de 1888 est insérée dans la première planche du volume I. Pagination : Volume I - xii, 516 pp. Volume II - viii, 533, [36] pp. Titre complet : Desiderata Curiosa Hibernica ; Or, A Select Collection of State Papers ; Consisting of Royal Instructions, Directions, Dispatches, and Letters ; to which are added, some Historical Tracts ; the Whole Illustrating and Opening the Political Systems of the Chief Governors and Government of Ireland, During the Reigns of Queen Elizabeth, James the First, and Charles the First. 210 x 130 mm

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    Book ID: 3028
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