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  • A Dictionary of the English Language compiled from Dr Johnson by Johnson, Dr.
    Johnson, Dr.
    A Dictionary of the English Language compiled from Dr Johnson With the Addition of Words since Familiarized to us. Also a Dictionary of Heathen Mythology to which is added a complete list of all the Cities, Boroughs, Towns and Remarkable Villages in England and Wales. And a Comprehensive view of English Grammar.

    London: Peacocks and Bampton, 1811. An attractive pocket edition of Johnson's Dictionary. Recent leather spine with label. Original boards with gilt edging. Frontis of the statue of Dr Johnson in St Paul's Cathedral, London. Mostly unpaginated. Spine and boards are in excellent condition. Internally, the book is in very good condition, but with some foxing, particularly to the initial pages. Three contemporary signatures to the end paper, and an inked 'D' to the title page. 150 x 100 mm (6 x 4 inches).

    Book ID: 2217
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  • Amadis de Gaule. by HERBERAY, Nicolas de
    HERBERAY, Nicolas de
    Amadis de Gaule. Le tiers livre de Amadis de Gaule, contenant les guerres & dif.

    Paris: Denys Ianot, [Janot], 1540. First Edition. Transl. from Spanish by "le Seigneur des Essarts", Nicolas de Herberay. (1540)-1542, 3 parts in 1 vol. 150; (4), 86; (3), 94 leaves., repeated woodcut printer's mark on 2 title-pages, 43 (some repeated) woodcut illustrations within borders. 65 historiated/ decorated initials (including Janot's white alphabet with thistle especially designed for the Amadis), 18th century calf with gilt spine and two contrasting leather labels. folio. - First part lacks the first two preliminary leaves (incl. title) So begins at aiii); Remaining prelims one leaf with tear in text and one leaf lacks upper outer blank corner; first part partly wormholed in lower margin; title-page. to second part some soiling and old owner's entries;…

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    Paris: Denys Ianot, [Janot], 1540. First Edition. Transl. from Spanish by "le Seigneur des Essarts", Nicolas de Herberay. (1540)-1542, 3 parts in 1 vol. 150; (4), 86; (3), 94 leaves., repeated woodcut printer's mark on 2 title-pages, 43 (some repeated) woodcut illustrations within borders. 65 historiated/ decorated initials (including Janot's white alphabet with thistle especially designed for the Amadis), 18th century calf with gilt spine and two contrasting leather labels. folio. - First part lacks the first two preliminary leaves (incl. title) So begins at aiii); Remaining prelims one leaf with tear in text and one leaf lacks upper outer blank corner; first part partly wormholed in lower margin; title-page. to second part some soiling and old owner's entries; title-page. to third part slightly. dust stained; lower corner of final three leaves of third part restored and small inkstain in outer margin; All three parts occasionally. finger soiled / stained; engraved heraldic bookplate of Ham Court on upper pastedown. Corners and joints professionally and unobtrusively restored. Rare first editions of the first three folios. STC French p.12; Index Aureliensis 104230-104232; Cioranesco 2361, 2363 and 2364; cf. Adams A-869 (2nd book) and A-871 (third book), both printed for Longis; cf. Harvard, French 18 (later edition). The complete work consists of 14 parts and is rarely found complete in 16th century editions. Famous woodcuts, which were widely used by Janot and the other publishers of the subsequent parts and editions of the Amadis for the popular romances that they published. 330 by 210mm (13 by 8¼ inches). Première édition. (1540) -1542, 3 parties en 1 vol. 150 ; (4), 86 ; (3), 94 feuilles., Marque d'imprimeur gravée sur bois répétée sur 2 pages de titre, 43 illustrations gravées sur bois (certaines répétées) dans les bordures. 65 initiales historiées/décorées (dont l'alphabet blanc de Janot au chardon dessiné spécialement pour les Amadis), cuir de veau XVIIIème à dos doré et deux étiquettes en cuir contrastées. Folio. La première partie manque les deux premiers feuillets préliminaires (y compris le titre) commence donc à aiii) ; Prélims restant un in-folio avec déchirure dans le texte et un in-folio manquant le coin supérieur extérieur vierge ; première partie partiellement trouée dans la marge inférieure ; titre de la page. dans la seconde partie quelques salissures et inscriptions de l'ancien propriétaire ; titre de la page. légèrement à la troisième partie. taché de poussière; coin inférieur des trois derniers feuillets du troisième volet restauré et petite tache d'encre dans la marge extérieure ; Les trois parties occasionnellement. doigt souillé / taché; Ex-libris héraldique gravé de Ham Court sur la plaque supérieure. Coins et joints restaurés professionnellement et discrètement. Rares éditions originales des trois premiers in-folios. STC Français p.12; Indice Aureliensis 104230-104232; Cioranesco 2361, 2363 et 2364; cf. Adams A-869 (2e livre) et A-871 (troisième livre), tous deux imprimés pour Longis ; cf. Harvard, français 18 (édition ultérieure). L'œuvre complète se compose de 14 parties et se trouve rarement complète dans les éditions du XVIe siècle. Des gravures sur bois célèbres, qui ont été largement utilisées par Janot et les autres éditeurs des dernières parties et éditions d'Amadis pour les romans populaires qu'ils ont publiés. 330 par 210 mm

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  • Cassandra: The Fam'd Romance. The Whole Work in Five Parts by Cotterell, Charles [Gauthier de Costes]
    Cotterell, Charles [Gauthier de Costes]
    Cassandra: The Fam'd Romance. The Whole Work in Five Parts Written originally in French, and Now Elegantly rendred into English by Sir Charles Cotterell, Master of Ceremonies to His Late Majesty of Blessed Memory, and to our present Soveraign Charles II....

    Edition: First Edition

    London: for Peter Parker, 1676. Folio. Original full leather binding. Seven raised bands, with gilt ornamentation and label to spine. A little bumping and rubbing with some splitting to the spine edge. Armorial plate to the inside front board. Various inscriptions (see notes below). Frontis engraving. There is a little nicking to the edge of the engraving. Title in red and black. Closed tear to the title page. [viii], 1-576. pages. Most of the book is clean and tidy, but with a little marking to the last few pages. Overall a decent copy. A gift and legacy of the Earls of Lindsay. An old inked inscription to verso of the Frontis states "The legacy of King Charles the 1st…

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    London: for Peter Parker, 1676. Folio. Original full leather binding. Seven raised bands, with gilt ornamentation and label to spine. A little bumping and rubbing with some splitting to the spine edge. Armorial plate to the inside front board. Various inscriptions (see notes below). Frontis engraving. There is a little nicking to the edge of the engraving. Title in red and black. Closed tear to the title page. [viii], 1-576. pages. Most of the book is clean and tidy, but with a little marking to the last few pages. Overall a decent copy. A gift and legacy of the Earls of Lindsay. An old inked inscription to verso of the Frontis states "The legacy of King Charles the 1st to Montague Earl of Lindsey. L. M. Bertie." There is another copy of Bertie's signature on the book dated 1732. This would appear to be Capt. Lord Montagu Bertie (died 1753). He was the great grandson of the Earl referred to. (Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey). The term "legacy" here cannot be taken literally, and is more likely to refer to the statement to the title. Both the King and the Earl were dead by the time of publication of the book.
    A large armorial plate to the inside front board states "The Hon. James Bertie esq. of Westminster. Second son to James late Earl of Abingdon 1702." These were the son and grandson of Montague the second earl
    A further inscription to the inside front board states "The gift of Montague Earl of Abingdon to Charles Bertie Rector of Uffington." Charles another of the sons of the second earl (and brother of James whose bookplate is here) – so the book would appear to have moved around the family.
    The important relative here is Montagu (or Montague) Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsay. He was a Royalist, courtier, Member of Parliament and Gentleman of the Privy Chamber. He fought for Charles in the Civil War and was wounded at Naseby. He remained at the side of the King through the war, his surrender, imprisonment and execution.

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    Book ID: 1958
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  • One of the most beautiful illustrated editions of La Fontaine's work
    Contes et nouvelles en vers. Two Volumes by LA FONTAINE, Jean de
    LA FONTAINE, Jean de
    Contes et nouvelles en vers. Two Volumes

    Amsterdam: [ ], 1764. The most beautiful of the reproductions of the «des fermiers généraux» edition. (This was first issued in 1762). The illustration includes a portrait of La Fontaine as the frontispiece of the first volume, 65 vignettes including 1 on each of the engraved titles, 2 full page vignettes, and 2 woodcut vignettes to the contents page. And of course the 80 plates engraved by Charles Boily from Eisen's compositions. Most of the vignettes are after Choffard. The portrait of La Fontaine is engraved by Macret after Ficquet.
    Half calf. This has been recently restored, with the original leather sympathetically laid onto a new spine. Mottled boards. Minimal rubbing. Internally clean and tidy, with a touch of…

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    Amsterdam: [ ], 1764. The most beautiful of the reproductions of the «des fermiers généraux» edition. (This was first issued in 1762). The illustration includes a portrait of La Fontaine as the frontispiece of the first volume, 65 vignettes including 1 on each of the engraved titles, 2 full page vignettes, and 2 woodcut vignettes to the contents page. And of course the 80 plates engraved by Charles Boily from Eisen's compositions. Most of the vignettes are after Choffard. The portrait of La Fontaine is engraved by Macret after Ficquet.
    Half calf. This has been recently restored, with the original leather sympathetically laid onto a new spine. Mottled boards. Minimal rubbing. Internally clean and tidy, with a touch of darkening only. A few minor marks and edgewear to the pages, but nothing to detract from the enjoyment of this copy. The plates are good impressions with firm strikes.
    frontis portrait, x pp., (1 f.), 214 pp., (1 f.), 16 pp., 39 plates; (1 f.), viij pp., (1 f.), 254 pp., (1 f.), 41 plates.
    20.5 x 12 cm. la plus belle des reproductions de l'édition « des fermiers généraux ». (Ceci a été publié pour la première fois en 1762). L'illustration comprend un portrait de La Fontaine en frontispice du premier volume, 65 vignettes dont 1 sur chacun des titres gravés, 2 vignettes à pleine page, et 2 vignettes gravées sur bois au sommaire. Et bien sûr les 80 planches gravées par Charles Boily d'après les compositions d'Eisen. La plupart des vignettes sont d'après Choffard. Le portrait de La Fontaine est gravé par Macret d'après Ficquet.
    Demi mollet. Cela a été récemment restauré, avec le cuir d'origine joliment posé sur une nouvelle colonne vertébrale. Planches chinées. Frottements minimes. Intérieur propre et bien rangé, avec une touche d'assombrissement seulement. Quelques légères marques et usures des bords aux pages, mais rien n'enlève le plaisir de cet exemplaire. Les assiettes sont de bonnes impressions avec des frappes fermes.
    portrait frontis, x pp., (1 f.), 214 pp., (1 f.), 16 pp., 39 planches ; (1 s.), viij pp., (1 s.), 254 pp., (1 s.), 41 planches. 205 x 120 mm.

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  • De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni by CURTI, Q. Rufi.
    CURTI, Q. Rufi.
    De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni Cum Supplementis Freinshemii. Interpretatione et notis illustravit Michael le Tellier e Societate Jesu. Jussu Christianissimi Regis, in usum Serenissimi Delphini

    Edition: First Thus

    Parisiis / Paris: Fredericum Leonard, 1678. First Delphin edition of this biography of Alexander the Great of Macedonia. Original tan leather boards. Recent matching spine with gilt titles. Contemporary end papers, and bookplate for Dalton Hall library. engraved title of the Delphin series (showing Arion and dolphin, engraved by J. Edelinck). Title page has engraved vignette. Initials, head and tail pieces. Overall the book is in very nice condition. The original boards have a little fading to the edges, but are clean and tidy, with minimal bumping. The gilt edge to the book has been re-laid. The new spine, is in keeping with the original, and is bright and tidy. Internally clean throughout, with just a touch of darkening…

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    Parisiis / Paris: Fredericum Leonard, 1678. First Delphin edition of this biography of Alexander the Great of Macedonia. Original tan leather boards. Recent matching spine with gilt titles. Contemporary end papers, and bookplate for Dalton Hall library. engraved title of the Delphin series (showing Arion and dolphin, engraved by J. Edelinck). Title page has engraved vignette. Initials, head and tail pieces. Overall the book is in very nice condition. The original boards have a little fading to the edges, but are clean and tidy, with minimal bumping. The gilt edge to the book has been re-laid. The new spine, is in keeping with the original, and is bright and tidy. Internally clean throughout, with just a touch of darkening to the edges. The Delphin editions, were a collection of classic works, printed in Latin, produced from the 1670's and intended to be a comprehensive collection. The original volumes each have an engraving of Arion and the Dolphin, and the appropriate inscription in usum serenissimi Delphini. The volumes were created for Louis, le Grand Dauphin, heir of Louis XIV (Delphin is the adjective derived from dauphin). There were 25 produced. [xxxiv], 417, [i], [133], [i]. pp Première édition Delphin de cette biographie d'Alexandre le Grand de Macédoine. Planches en cuir beige d'origine. Dos récent assorti avec titres dorés. Papiers de garde contemporains et ex-libris pour la bibliothèque Dalton Hall. titre gravé de la série Delphin (montrant Arion et dauphin, gravé par J. Edelinck). La page de titre a une vignette gravée. Initiales, têtes et queues. Dans l'ensemble, le livre est en très bon état. Les planches d'origine ont un peu de décoloration sur les bords, mais sont propres et bien rangées, avec un minimum de chocs. La tranche dorée du livre a été refaite. La nouvelle colonne vertébrale, conforme à l'original, est lumineuse et bien rangée. Intérieurement propre partout, avec juste une touche d'assombrissement sur les bords. Les éditions Delphin étaient une collection d'œuvres classiques, imprimées en latin, produites à partir des années 1670 et destinées à être une collection complète. Les volumes originaux ont chacun une gravure d'Arion et le Dauphin, et l'inscription appropriée in usum serenissimi Delphini. Les volumes ont été créés pour Louis, le Grand Dauphin, héritier de Louis XIV (Delphin est l'adjectif dérivé de dauphin). Il y a eu 25 produits. [xxxiv], 417, [i], [133], [i]. pp [xxxiv], 417, [i], [133], [i]. pp

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  • DE VERBORUM SIGNIFICATIONE. LIB. XX. NOTIS ET EMENDATIONIBUS ILLUSTRAVIT ANDREAS DEACERIUS IN USUM SERENISSIMI DELPHINI by FLACCUS, [MARCUS VERIUS] & FESTUS, [SEXTUS POMPEIUL].
    FLACCUS, [MARCUS VERIUS] & FESTUS, [SEXTUS POMPEIUL].
    DE VERBORUM SIGNIFICATIONE. LIB. XX. NOTIS ET EMENDATIONIBUS ILLUSTRAVIT ANDREAS DEACERIUS IN USUM SERENISSIMI DELPHINI Accedunt in hac Nova Editione Notae integrae Josephi Scaglieri, Fulvii Ursini, & Antonii Augustini, cum Fragmentis & Schedis, atque Indice novo.

    Edition: Reprint

    Amsterdam / Amstelodami: Huguetanorum, 1700. Second (? - 1st thus was 1699) Delphin edition of Flaccus's etymological / grammatical work, epitomised and expanded by Festus. Original tan leather boards. Recent matching spine with gilt titles. Contemporary end papers, and bookplate for Dalton Hall library. engraved title of the Delphin series (showing Arion and dolphin, engraved by L. Moreau). Title page (in black and red) has engraved vignette. Initials, head and tail pieces. Overall the book is in very nice condition. The original boards have a little fading to the edges, but are clean and tidy, with minimal bumping. The gilt edge to the book has been re-laid. The new spine, is in keeping with the original, and is bright…

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    Amsterdam / Amstelodami: Huguetanorum, 1700. Second (? - 1st thus was 1699) Delphin edition of Flaccus's etymological / grammatical work, epitomised and expanded by Festus. Original tan leather boards. Recent matching spine with gilt titles. Contemporary end papers, and bookplate for Dalton Hall library. engraved title of the Delphin series (showing Arion and dolphin, engraved by L. Moreau). Title page (in black and red) has engraved vignette. Initials, head and tail pieces. Overall the book is in very nice condition. The original boards have a little fading to the edges, but are clean and tidy, with minimal bumping. The gilt edge to the book has been re-laid. The new spine, is in keeping with the original, and is bright and tidy. Internally clean throughout, with just a touch of darkening to the edges. The Delphin editions, were a collection of classic works, printed in Latin, produced from the 1670's and intended to be a comprehensive collection. The original volumes each have an engraving of Arion and the Dolphin, and the appropriate inscription in usum serenissimi Delphini. The volumes were created for Louis, le Grand Dauphin, heir of Louis XIV (Delphin is the adjective derived from dauphin). There were 25 produced. [25], 596, [iv], 96 pp. + [24] indices Deuxième (? - 1ère était donc 1699) édition Delphin de l'ouvrage étymologique / grammatical de Flaccus, résumé et développé par Festus. Planches en cuir beige d'origine. Dos récent assorti avec titres dorés. Papiers de garde contemporains et ex-libris pour la bibliothèque Dalton Hall. titre gravé de la série Delphin (montrant Arion et dauphin, gravé par L. Moreau). La page de titre (en noir et rouge) a une vignette gravée. Initiales, têtes et queues. Dans l'ensemble, le livre est en très bon état. Les planches d'origine ont un peu de décoloration sur les bords, mais sont propres et bien rangées, avec un minimum de chocs. La tranche dorée du livre a été refaite. La nouvelle colonne vertébrale, conforme à l'original, est lumineuse et bien rangée. Intérieurement propre partout, avec juste une touche d'assombrissement sur les bords. Les éditions Delphin étaient une collection d'œuvres classiques, imprimées en latin, produites à partir des années 1670 et destinées à être une collection complète. Les volumes originaux ont chacun une gravure d'Arion et le Dauphin, et l'inscription appropriée in usum serenissimi Delphini. Les volumes ont été créés pour Louis, le Grand Dauphin, héritier de Louis XIV (Delphin est l'adjectif dérivé de dauphin). Il y a eu 25 produits. [25], 596, [iv], 96 pp. + [24] indices [25], 596, [iv], 96 pp. + [24] indices

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  • Dombey and Son. by DICKENS, Charles
    DICKENS, Charles
    Dombey and Son. Dealings with the firm of Dombey and Son, Wholesale, Retail and for Exportation.

    London: Bradbury and Evans, 1848. First issue / first edition. Bound in contemporary green half-calf over buckram boards. Gilt title on red morocco label, and gilt details to the spine and raised bands. Marbled endpapers. Complete. Rubbing to edges and light marking to boards. Small marking to p.1. where it and xvi have once been slightly stuck together. xvi, 624 [2]pp. 225 x 150 mm (8¾ x 6 inches).

    Some first issue points: vignette title with Captain Cuttle's hook on his left arm; p.XV line 2 no quotation marks around 'the Party'; p.14 ten lines from bottom 'aint' with no apostrophe; p.26 line 11 'fidgetty'; p.284 lines 5 and 6 from bottom 'Delight'; p.324 last line 'Captain' correctly spelled;…

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    London: Bradbury and Evans, 1848. First issue / first edition. Bound in contemporary green half-calf over buckram boards. Gilt title on red morocco label, and gilt details to the spine and raised bands. Marbled endpapers. Complete. Rubbing to edges and light marking to boards. Small marking to p.1. where it and xvi have once been slightly stuck together. xvi, 624 [2]pp. 225 x 150 mm (8¾ x 6 inches).

    Some first issue points: vignette title with Captain Cuttle's hook on his left arm; p.XV line 2 no quotation marks around 'the Party'; p.14 ten lines from bottom 'aint' with no apostrophe; p.26 line 11 'fidgetty'; p.284 lines 5 and 6 from bottom 'Delight'; p.324 last line 'Captain' correctly spelled; and p.582 last line with no full stop.
    Some not: Errata has 8 lines; Captain spelled correctly on p.324.

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    Book ID: 2070
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  • Galerie des Personnages de Shakspeare reproduits dans les Principales scenes de ses pieces by PICHOT, Amedee.
    PICHOT, Amedee.
    Galerie des Personnages de Shakspeare reproduits dans les Principales scenes de ses pieces

    Paris: Baudry, Librairie Europeenne, 1844. First edition. Green buckram with with gilt titles and decoration to the spine. Some rubbing to the edges, but still an attractive work. Contains Frontis, two engraved title pages (one in English), and 79 further plates (so 80 plates and complete. Pages are mainly in good, clean condition, with a little foxing to some pages and plates. Slight cracking to one gather, but holding well. Many of the engraved plates are clearly English in origin, and are made by artists including Harvey & Blanchard; Geoffrey; Laisne; Gouttiere; Gautier etc.
    Interesting volume; besides giving a series of pictures illustrating the various plays, it contains a chapter on the Portraits of Shakespeare, the Contemporaries of…

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    Paris: Baudry, Librairie Europeenne, 1844. First edition. Green buckram with with gilt titles and decoration to the spine. Some rubbing to the edges, but still an attractive work. Contains Frontis, two engraved title pages (one in English), and 79 further plates (so 80 plates and complete. Pages are mainly in good, clean condition, with a little foxing to some pages and plates. Slight cracking to one gather, but holding well. Many of the engraved plates are clearly English in origin, and are made by artists including Harvey & Blanchard; Geoffrey; Laisne; Gouttiere; Gautier etc.
    Interesting volume; besides giving a series of pictures illustrating the various plays, it contains a chapter on the Portraits of Shakespeare, the Contemporaries of Shakespeare, the Commentators of Shakespeare, and the celebrated Actors who have played in Shakespearian roles (occupying 32 pp. in all). Each page has a border containing a large number of thumb-nail sketches of Shakespearean scenes. The analysis of each play, by Pichot, is also of great importance. 127 pages. 260 x 130 mm (10¼ x 5 inches). Première édition. Percaline verte avec titres dorés et décoration au dos. Quelques frottements sur les bords, mais toujours un travail attrayant. Contient Frontis, deux pages de titre gravées (une en anglais) et 79 autres planches (donc 80 planches et complètes. Les pages sont pour l'essentiel en bon état, propres, avec quelques rousseurs sur certaines pages et planches. De nombreuses planches gravées sont clairement d'origine anglaise et ont été réalisées par des artistes tels que Harvey & Blanchard ; Geoffrey ; Laisne ; Gouttière ; Gautier, etc.
    Volume intéressant; en plus de donner une série d'images illustrant les différentes pièces, il contient un chapitre sur les portraits de Shakespeare, les contemporains de Shakespeare, les commentateurs de Shakespeare et les célèbres acteurs qui ont joué dans des rôles shakespeariens (occupant 32 pages en tout). Chaque page a une bordure contenant un grand nombre de croquis miniatures de scènes shakespeariennes. L'analyse de chaque pièce, par Pichot, est également d'une grande importance. 127 pages. 260 × 130 mm

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  • Gallery to Shakspeare's Dramatic Works in outlines. Complete in One Volume. by RETZSCH, Moritz
    RETZSCH, Moritz
    Gallery to Shakspeare's Dramatic Works in outlines. Complete in One Volume. Erlaeuterungen der umrisse von Moritz Retzsch von C.A. Boettiger & Carl Borromaeus von Miltitz.

    Leipzig: Ernst Fleischer, 1847. A lovely copy of this work, complete with 101 engraved plates, including Frontis. (Complete). Lovely contemporary half leather binding with green leather to spine and gilt decoration. A little rubbing and edgewear to the spine. Black cloth to boards. There is light to moderate foxing throughout the book. The work contains: Frontis. Title page (In English - dated 1849 and stating that this issue is for the American Market); (1) Hamlet decorated title & plates (16); Macbeth (12); Romeo & Juliet (12); King Lear (12); The Tempest (12); Othello (12); The Merry Wives of Windsor (12); Henry IV part I & II (12). There is then a title page in German and a Title in…

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    Leipzig: Ernst Fleischer, 1847. A lovely copy of this work, complete with 101 engraved plates, including Frontis. (Complete). Lovely contemporary half leather binding with green leather to spine and gilt decoration. A little rubbing and edgewear to the spine. Black cloth to boards. There is light to moderate foxing throughout the book. The work contains: Frontis. Title page (In English - dated 1849 and stating that this issue is for the American Market); (1) Hamlet decorated title & plates (16); Macbeth (12); Romeo & Juliet (12); King Lear (12); The Tempest (12); Othello (12); The Merry Wives of Windsor (12); Henry IV part I & II (12). There is then a title page in German and a Title in English (both dated 1847). Then XCV pages in two columns giving the explanation of the plates in both English and German. The preface to the explanation, states that this Complete edition, has used the plate "Shakspeare's Apotheosis" as a Frontis. This was previously Plate one to each of the separate parts. As a result, the plates are numbered starting with plate 2 for each work. This copy is clearly the 1847 first complete edition, with an additional English title for the American market.
    240 x 315 mm (9½ x 12½ inches).

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  • Graecum lexicon manuale. by HEDERICH, Benjamin
    HEDERICH, Benjamin
    Graecum lexicon manuale. Primum A Benjamine Hederico Institutum Mos Assiduo Labore Sam. Patricii Auctum Myriade Amplius Verborum Postremo Innumeris Vitiis Repurgatum Plurimisque Novis Significatibus Verborum Locupletatum Cura Io. Augusti Ernesti...

    London: C. & J. Rivington et al, 1825. Editio Nova in original nineteenth century brown calf binding. The spine with six spine compartments between raised bands; gilt-tooled title to russet label in second compartment, reads: Hederici Lexicon Graecum. Gilt tooled decoration to edges of boards. Text in Greek and Latin presented in three columns. Boards are a little rubbed. Front board very slightly bowed. Spine delicate at tail. Front and back free endpapers have a light water marks, rest of book clean and unmarked. 270 x 215 mm (10¾ x 8½ inches).

    Book ID: 3393
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  • Index verborum ac phrasium Luciani sive Lexicon lucianeum ad editiones omnes maxime novissimam Westenianam concinnatum a Car. Conr. Reitzio by REITZIO, Car. Conr. & LUCIAN (Luciani)
    REITZIO, Car. Conr. & LUCIAN (Luciani)
    Index verborum ac phrasium Luciani sive Lexicon lucianeum ad editiones omnes maxime novissimam Westenianam concinnatum a Car. Conr. Reitzio

    Trajecti ad Rhenum [Utrecht]: Hermanni Besseling. This index volume forms Volume 4 of the works of Lucian published between 1743 and 1746. [8], xvi 500, [ii]. pp Full leather. The spine has gone, and the front and rear boards are detached from the text block. The title page and first gather are also detached. The leather boards have been held onto the book by tape at some point, and the outlines of this can be seen to the boards. Moderate foxing throughout. Sold as a complete copy of the index, in need of a re-bind. 260 x 205 mm (10¼ x 8 inches). Ce tome d'index forme le tome 4 des ouvrages de Lucien publiés entre 1743 et 1746.…

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    Trajecti ad Rhenum [Utrecht]: Hermanni Besseling. This index volume forms Volume 4 of the works of Lucian published between 1743 and 1746. [8], xvi 500, [ii]. pp Full leather. The spine has gone, and the front and rear boards are detached from the text block. The title page and first gather are also detached. The leather boards have been held onto the book by tape at some point, and the outlines of this can be seen to the boards. Moderate foxing throughout. Sold as a complete copy of the index, in need of a re-bind. 260 x 205 mm (10¼ x 8 inches). Ce tome d'index forme le tome 4 des ouvrages de Lucien publiés entre 1743 et 1746. [8], xvi 500, [ii]. pp Plein cuir. Le dos a disparu et les planches avant et arrière sont détachées du bloc de texte. La page de titre et le premier rassemblement sont également détachés. Les planches de cuir ont été maintenues sur le livre par du ruban adhésif à un moment donné, et les contours de celui-ci peuvent être vus sur les planches. Des rousseurs modérées partout. Vendu comme une copie complète de l'index, a besoin d'une re-reliure.

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  • A two volume work from the library of Compton Mackenzie
    L'Hermite de Londres ou Observations sur les Moeurs et Usages des Anglais au Commencement du IXIe Siecle, by JOUY, De M. De
    JOUY, De M. De
    L'Hermite de Londres ou Observations sur les Moeurs et Usages des Anglais au Commencement du IXIe Siecle, Fasiant Suite a la Collection des Moeurs Francaises De M. De Jouy, membre de L'Acadamie Francais

    Paris: Chez Pillet Aine, 1822. A two volume work. Each is half leather, with marbled boards and burgundy labels to the spines. Mixed editions. Volume one is the fourth edition from 1822. Volume two is the second edition of 1821. Each volume has the bookplate of Compton Mackenzie to the inside front board. Owner's inscription to the front end paper of each volume (B. Lumley). Each volume has an engraved frontis and there is a fold out map to volume one. Numerous vignettes throughout the works. Overall, the condition of these works is good. There is a little rubbing to the edges of the boards and leather - but no splitting or breaking. Two (of four) labels have come…

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    Paris: Chez Pillet Aine, 1822. A two volume work. Each is half leather, with marbled boards and burgundy labels to the spines. Mixed editions. Volume one is the fourth edition from 1822. Volume two is the second edition of 1821. Each volume has the bookplate of Compton Mackenzie to the inside front board. Owner's inscription to the front end paper of each volume (B. Lumley). Each volume has an engraved frontis and there is a fold out map to volume one. Numerous vignettes throughout the works. Overall, the condition of these works is good. There is a little rubbing to the edges of the boards and leather - but no splitting or breaking. Two (of four) labels have come away from the spines. Internally, the books are clean and tidy with a touch of darkening to the page edges. A note with the books states that they were acquired from the library that Mackenzie left on Jethou, a small island in the Channel Islands, occupied by one tenant - which was Mackenzie from 1920-23 when he moved to Barra in the Hebrides. Ouvrage en deux tomes. Chacun est à moitié en cuir, avec des planches marbrées et des étiquettes bordeaux au dos. Éditions mixtes. Le premier volume est la quatrième édition de 1822. Le deuxième volume est la deuxième édition de 1821. Chaque volume a l'ex-libris de Compton Mackenzie sur le plat avant intérieur. Inscription du propriétaire sur le premier papier de chaque volume (B. Lumley). Chaque volume a un frontis gravé et il y a une carte dépliante pour le premier volume. Nombreuses vignettes tout au long des œuvres. Dans l'ensemble, l'état de ces œuvres est bon. Il y a un peu de frottement sur les bords des planches et du cuir - mais pas de fente ni de rupture. Deux (sur quatre) étiquettes se sont détachées des dos. À l'intérieur, les livres sont propres et bien rangés avec une touche d'assombrissement sur les bords de la page. Une note avec les livres indique qu'ils ont été acquis de la bibliothèque que Mackenzie a laissée sur Jethou, une petite île des Îles de la Manche, occupée par un locataire - qui était Compton Mackenzie de 1920 à 23 lorsqu'il a déménagé à Barra dans les Hébrides.

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  • Les Comedies de Shakespeare. by SHAKESPEARE, William.
    SHAKESPEARE, William.
    Les Comedies de Shakespeare. Les comédies traduites par Suzanne Bing et Jacques Copeau, illustré de nombreux dessins dans et hors texte par Charles Berthold Mahn.

    Paris: Union Latine D'Editions, 1952. A lovely copy of this 7 volume set of Shakespeare's Comedies. Complete. Limited to all 6150 copies, paperbacks under folded covers, folders and publisher's cases. Book illustrated by Berthold Mahn. Copy on Renage vellum (n ° 2619). Series in perfect condition. Text in French. Text printed in red and black.
    230 mm x 180 mm. 

    Contains: Peines d'amour perdues; Les Deux gentilshommes de Vérone. 1 volume 286 pages;  La Comédie des erreurs. Le Songe d'une nuit d'été. 1 volume 224 pages; La Mégère apprivoisée. Tout est bien qui finit bien. 1 volume 294 pages; Le Marchand de Venise. Les Joyeuses Commères de Windsor. 1 volume 294 pages;  Comme il vous plaira. Beaucoup de bruit pour…

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    Paris: Union Latine D'Editions, 1952. A lovely copy of this 7 volume set of Shakespeare's Comedies. Complete. Limited to all 6150 copies, paperbacks under folded covers, folders and publisher's cases. Book illustrated by Berthold Mahn. Copy on Renage vellum (n ° 2619). Series in perfect condition. Text in French. Text printed in red and black.
    230 mm x 180 mm. 

    Contains: Peines d'amour perdues; Les Deux gentilshommes de Vérone. 1 volume 286 pages;  La Comédie des erreurs. Le Songe d'une nuit d'été. 1 volume 224 pages; La Mégère apprivoisée. Tout est bien qui finit bien. 1 volume 294 pages; Le Marchand de Venise. Les Joyeuses Commères de Windsor. 1 volume 294 pages;  Comme il vous plaira. Beaucoup de bruit pour rien. 1 volume 280 pages;  La Nuit des rois. Mesure pour mesure. 1 volume 280 pages; Le Conte d'hiver. La Tempête. 1 volume 266 pages.  Une belle copie de cet ensemble de 7 volumes des Comédies de Shakespeare. Compléter. Limité à tous les 6150 exemplaires, livres de poche sous couvertures pliées, chemises et étuis de l'éditeur. Livre illustré par Berthold Mahn. Exemplaire sur vélin Renage (n ° 2619). Série en parfait état. Texte en français. Texte imprimé en rouge et noir. 23 cm x 18 cm. Contient: Peines d'amour perdues; Les Deux gentilshommes de Vérone. 1 volume 286 pages; La Comédie des erreurs. Le Songe d'une nuit d'été. 1 volume 224 pages; La Mégère apprivoisée. Tout est bien qui finit bien. 1 volume 294 pages; Le Marchand de Venise. Les Joyeuses Commères de Windsor. 1 volume 294 pages; Comme il vous plaira. Beaucoup de bruit pour rien. 1 volume 280 pages; La Nuit des rois. Mesure pour mesure. 1 volume 280 pages; Le Conte d'hiver. La Tempête. 1 volume 266 pages.

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  • M. Valerii Martialis Epigrammatum libros XV: by MARTIAL
    MARTIAL
    M. Valerii Martialis Epigrammatum libros XV: interpretatione et notis illustravit Vincentius Collesso J.C. jussu christianissimi regis, ad usum serenissimi Delphini
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    Edition: First Thus

    Paris / Parissi: Antonium Cellier, 1680. First Delphin edition. Original tan leather boards. Recent matching spine with gilt titles. Contemporary end papers, and bookplate for Dalton Hall library. engraved title of the Delphin series (showing Arion and dolphin, engraved by L. Moreau). Title page has engraved vignette. Contemporary signatures of Charles & Henry Molins Davenant. (see below). Overall the book is in very nice condition. The original boards have a little fading to the edges, but are clean and tidy, with minimal bumping. The gilt edge to the book has been re-laid. The new spine, is in keeping with the original, and is bright and tidy. Internally clean throughout, with just a touch of darkening to the edges. There…

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    Paris / Parissi: Antonium Cellier, 1680. First Delphin edition. Original tan leather boards. Recent matching spine with gilt titles. Contemporary end papers, and bookplate for Dalton Hall library. engraved title of the Delphin series (showing Arion and dolphin, engraved by L. Moreau). Title page has engraved vignette. Contemporary signatures of Charles & Henry Molins Davenant. (see below). Overall the book is in very nice condition. The original boards have a little fading to the edges, but are clean and tidy, with minimal bumping. The gilt edge to the book has been re-laid. The new spine, is in keeping with the original, and is bright and tidy. Internally clean throughout, with just a touch of darkening to the edges. There are a few light pencil annotations to the margins. Overall an excellent copy. Charles Davenant (1656-1714) was the eldest son of Sir William Davenant. A businessman, politician, writer and pamphleteer - he was MP. for St Ive's and for Great Bedwyn. Originally very interested in the theatre and drama, he later became a noted economist, writing on a variety of economic issues and trade with India. He was influential in formulating the Law of Demand with Gregory King, and was the first to write about the Balance of Trade. His son was Henry Molins Davenant. The Delphin editions, were a collection of classic works, printed in Latin, produced from the 1670's and intended to be a comprehensive collection. The original volumes each have an engraving of Arion and the Dolphin, and the appropriate inscription in usum serenissimi Delphini. The volumes were created for Louis, le Grand Dauphin, heir of Louis XIV (Delphin is the adjective derived from dauphin). There were 25 produced. Première édition Delphin. Planches en cuir beige d'origine. Dos récent assorti avec titres dorés. Papiers de garde contemporains et ex-libris pour la bibliothèque Dalton Hall. titre gravé de la série Delphin (montrant Arion et dauphin, gravé par L. Moreau). La page de titre a une vignette gravée. Signatures contemporaines de Charles & Henry Molins Davenant. (voir ci-dessous). Dans l'ensemble, le livre est en très bon état. Les planches d'origine ont un peu de décoloration sur les bords, mais sont propres et bien rangées, avec un minimum de chocs. La tranche dorée du livre a été refaite. La nouvelle colonne vertébrale, conforme à l'original, est lumineuse et bien rangée. Intérieurement propre partout, avec juste une touche d'assombrissement sur les bords. Il y a quelques annotations légères au crayon dans les marges. Dans l'ensemble un excellent exemplaire. Charles Davenant (1656-1714) était le fils aîné de Sir William Davenant. Homme d'affaires, homme politique, écrivain et pamphlétaire, il était député. pour St Ive et pour Great Bedwyn. Très intéressé à l'origine par le théâtre et le théâtre, il est devenu plus tard un économiste réputé, écrivant sur diverses questions économiques et commerciales avec l'Inde. Il a exercé une influence dans la formulation de la loi de la demande avec Gregory King et a été le premier à écrire sur la balance commerciale. Son fils était Henry Molins Davenant. Les éditions Delphin étaient une collection d'œuvres classiques, imprimées en latin, produites à partir des années 1670 et destinées à être une collection complète. Les volumes originaux ont chacun une gravure d'Arion et le Dauphin, et l'inscription appropriée in usum serenissimi Delphini. Les volumes ont été créés pour Louis, le Grand Dauphin, héritier de Louis XIV (Delphin est l'adjectif dérivé de dauphin). Il y a eu 25 produits. [28], 793, [1], 59, 168 pp.

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  • Madame De Maintenon, Peinte Par Elle-Même. by MADAME DE MAINTENON, [Amélie Suard]
    MADAME DE MAINTENON, [Amélie Suard]
    Madame De Maintenon, Peinte Par Elle-Même.

    Paris: Maradan, 1810. Second edition. Hardback. In full calf, with scored design to boards and gilt stamped details and title. Spine has sustained some damage at head and tail, but been repaired. Boards have a few rubbed areas. Marbled endpapers and matching marbling to closed page edges. Some foxing - mainly to prelims. Overall a good copy. Text in French. lvij, 422 pp. 220 x 140 mm (8¾ x 5½ inches). Deuxième édition. Relié. En plein veau, avec dessin marqué aux plats et détails et titre estampés dorés. La colonne vertébrale a subi quelques dommages à la tête et à la queue, mais a été réparée. Les planches ont quelques zones frottées. Pages de garde marbrées et marbrures assorties…

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    Paris: Maradan, 1810. Second edition. Hardback. In full calf, with scored design to boards and gilt stamped details and title. Spine has sustained some damage at head and tail, but been repaired. Boards have a few rubbed areas. Marbled endpapers and matching marbling to closed page edges. Some foxing - mainly to prelims. Overall a good copy. Text in French. lvij, 422 pp. 220 x 140 mm (8¾ x 5½ inches). Deuxième édition. Relié. En plein veau, avec dessin marqué aux plats et détails et titre estampés dorés. La colonne vertébrale a subi quelques dommages à la tête et à la queue, mais a été réparée. Les planches ont quelques zones frottées. Pages de garde marbrées et marbrures assorties aux bords des pages fermées. Quelques rousseurs - principalement aux préliminaires. Dans l'ensemble une bonne copie. Texte en français. lvij, 422 pages. 220 x 140 mm.

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  • Marion Faliero, (A Tragedy) / The Prophecy of Dante by BYRON, Lord
    BYRON, Lord
    Marion Faliero, (A Tragedy) / The Prophecy of Dante

    London: John Murray, 1821. First Edition. This is the first UK edition. Newly bound in grey boards, and light brown spine with paper label. xxi, 261 [2] pp. 230 x 145 mm (9 x 5¾ inches). Test body is clean. Binding is tight. Moderate foxing throughout. Edges slightly browned.

    Book ID: 2062
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  • Métamorphoses d'Ovide, traduites en françois, avec des remarques et des explications historiques by Banier, Abbé
    Banier, Abbé
    Métamorphoses d'Ovide, traduites en françois, avec des remarques et des explications historiques par M. l'abbé Banier, de l'Académie Royale des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres. Nouvelle édition, augmentée de la Vie d'Ovide.

    Paris: Chez Hochereau, 1768. First edition Thus. A lovely three volume set of this work. Complete in three volumes. Gilt decoration to spines and edges of boards. Marbled end papers. Attractive title cartouche. There is a little rubbing to the edges of the boards and slight bumping but an attractive set. Internally clean and tidy throughout. (2), LXXXIV, (24), 287. (2), 422. (2), 363, (8). pp Un bel ensemble en trois volumes de cet ouvrage. Première édition donc. Complet en trois volumes. Décor doré aux dos et tranches des plats. Feuilles de garde marbrées. Cartouche de titre attrayant. Il y a un peu de frottement sur les bords des planches et de légers chocs mais un ensemble attrayant. Intérieurement propre et bien rangé. (2), LXXXIV, (24), 287. (2), 422. (2), 363, (8). pp

    Book ID: 1798
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  • Select Fables; with cuts, designed and engraved by Thomas and John Bewick and others, previous to the year 1784; together with a memoir; and a descriptive catalogue of the works of Messrs. Bewick. by BEWICK, Thomas and John
    BEWICK, Thomas and John
    Select Fables; with cuts, designed and engraved by Thomas and John Bewick and others, previous to the year 1784; together with a memoir; and a descriptive catalogue of the works of Messrs. Bewick.

    Newcastle: S. Hodgson for Emerson Charnley, and Baldwin, Cradock and Joy, 1820. First edition. A nice copy of this collection of fables with the attractive Bewick engravings. Frontis portrait of Thomas Bewick, title with engraved vignette. Half leather with marbled boards and gilt titles to spine. Slight rubbing to the edges. of the binding. Internally clean and tidy, with just a little darkening to the page edges. [4]; xl; 332 pp. 225 x 145 mm (8¾ x 5¾ inches).

    Book ID: 3879
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  • Tales of Mean Streets. Lizerunt, Squire Napper, Without Visible Means, Three Rounds, and Others. by MORRISON, Arthur
    MORRISON, Arthur
    Tales of Mean Streets. Lizerunt, Squire Napper, Without Visible Means, Three Rounds, and Others.

    London: Methuen & Co, 1895. Second edition. 301 pages followed by 32 pages of publisher's advertisements dated January 1895. From the library of the author Maarten Maartens. He has written his real name inside on the FFEP. Boards are bumped and rubbed, and there is sun fading to the spine. Page edges are spotted, but inside not so much. 190 x 135 mm (7½ x 5¼ inches).

    Book ID: 2858
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  • The History of King Henry the Eighth [VIII]. The text of the First Folio edited and amended where obscure by Herbert Farjean. Illustrated with Wood Engravings by Eric Gill. by SHAKESPEARE, William.
    SHAKESPEARE, William.
    The History of King Henry the Eighth [VIII]. The text of the First Folio edited and amended where obscure by Herbert Farjean. Illustrated with Wood Engravings by Eric Gill. Together with Shakespeare. A Review and a Preview. (A Prospectus)

    New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1939. A lovely copy of this limited edition (819/1950) copy of Henry VIII, with distinctive illustrations by Eric Gill. A lovely copy, with a very slight bumping to the corners only. Many pages uncut. No slipcase (as issued) in lovely condition inside. (10) 118 pages. 330 x 225 mm (13 x 8¾ inches). [Together with], a very nice copy of the cloth bound review / prospectus for the LEC set. The prospectus includes 4 full page sample illustrations, by Agnes Parker Miller, Demetrios Galanis, Gordon Ross and Arthur Rackham. There is also an original order form and pre-paid envelope loosely laid in. 40 pages.
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    New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1939. A lovely copy of this limited edition (819/1950) copy of Henry VIII, with distinctive illustrations by Eric Gill. A lovely copy, with a very slight bumping to the corners only. Many pages uncut. No slipcase (as issued) in lovely condition inside. (10) 118 pages. 330 x 225 mm (13 x 8¾ inches). [Together with], a very nice copy of the cloth bound review / prospectus for the LEC set. The prospectus includes 4 full page sample illustrations, by Agnes Parker Miller, Demetrios Galanis, Gordon Ross and Arthur Rackham. There is also an original order form and pre-paid envelope loosely laid in. 40 pages.
    This is the prospectus and one volume from a set of 37 volumes comprising all of Shakespeare's plays, each illustrated by a different artist. The paper covered boards reproduced a period wall painting design from John Davenant's house.

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