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RUSSELL (K. F.)
British Anatomy 1525-1800: A Bibliography.
First edition, large 8vo, xviii, 254pp., limited edition of 750 copies signed and numbered by the author, frontis., 52 plates, orig. cloth, slip-case. This bibliography covers the full range of books on human anatomy by British authors published in Britain, America and on the Continent in all languages and editions from 1525 to 1800.
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HUGO (Thomas)
The Bewick Collector. A Descriptive Catalogue of the Works of Thomas and John Bewick... [With:] The Bewick Collector. A Supplement...
2 Vols., 292 facsimiles in the text, orig. cloth. This monumental illustrated work, with appendix of portraits, autographs, works of pupils, etc., is still a major work of reference for the Bewick collector.
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COLBECK (Norman) Compiler.
A Bookman's Catalogue. The Norman Colbeck Collection of Nineteenth Century and Edwardian Poetry and Belles Letters in the Special Collections of the University of British Columbia. Edited by Tirthanker Bose. Introduction by William E. Fredeman.
First edition, 2 vols., xxxii, [2],502; viii,503-1059pp., frontispieces, orig. cloth. The collection has 465 author sections with 13,291 numbered items, all with full collations. The Colbeck collection fills a respectable niche on Victorian reference shelves alongside the more famous libraries of Thomas Wise (The Ashley Library) and Chauncey Brewster Tinker and the two great Victorian collections of fiction formed by Michael Sadleir and Robert Lee Wolff.
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WESTWOOD (T.) & SATCHELL (T.)
Bibliotheca Piscatoria. A Catalogue of Books on Angling, the Fisheries and Fish-Culture, with Bibliographical Notes and an Appendix of Citations Touching on Angling and Fishing from Old English Authors. [With:] The Supplement... by R.B. Marston.
xxiv, 397; 24pp., orig. cloth.
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GRAY (George J.)
A Bibliography of the Works of Sir Isaac Newton Together with a List of Books Illustrating his Works.
Second Edition, revised and enlarged, [6], 80pp., frontis., orig. cloth.
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RILING (Ray)
Guns and Shooting: A Selected Chronological Bibliography. Including Works in Various Languages on Artillery, Bombs, Fireworks and Rockets...
First edition, xx, 434pp., limited edition, frontis., 21 facsimiles, orig. cloth, d.w. With almost 3,000 books listed.
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SCOTT (W.R.)
Scottish Economic Literature to 1800.
72pp., orig. cloth.
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COIGNEY (Rodolphe L.)
Izaak Walton; A New Bibliography 1653-1987.
First edition, large 8vo, xx, 434pp., one of 500 copies signed and numbered by the author, coloured frontis., 25 plates (some coloured), orig. cloth, d.w. Rodolphe Coigney's bibliography is truly comprehensive, and surpasses all previous works in this field.
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TOOLE STOTT (Raymond)
A Bibliography of English Conjuring 1581-1876.
First edition, 2 vols., 288; 143pp., frontispieces, limited edition signed by the author, 10 plates, orig. cloth, d.w. a little torn. A full-dress bibliography of conjuring running to nearly one thousand items, each with full collation and location of copies.
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BIGMORE (F. C.) & WYMAN (C. W. H.)
A Bibliography of Printing. With Notes and Illustrations.
3 Vols., in one, illustrs., in the text, orig. cloth, d.w. Since its original publication in 1880 this famous work has established itself as the greatest work in its chosen field. Many thousands of books and monographs are fully described, many with detailed collations.
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BOYNE (William)
The Yorkshire Library. A Bibliographical Account of Books on Topography, Tracts of the Seventeenth Century, Biography, Spaws, Geology, Botany, Maps, Views, Portraits, and Miscellaneous Literature, Relating to the County of York. With Collations and Notes on the Books and Authors. With Collations and Notes on the Books and Authors.
First edition, 4to, vi, [ii], 204pp., one of 150 copies printed for private distribution, nice wide margins, interleaved throughout with what appears to be the author's additional entries, also a few entries entered in a later hand, 2 portraits, 20 woodcuts of seals in the text, later half calf, marbled boards, a nice copy. Lists in detail over 550 rare antiquarian books, pamphlets and tracts, 28 maps and plans, and over 800 prints of views and portraits all relating to Yorkshire.
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MARTIN (Edward A.)
A Bibliography of Gilbert White, the Naturalist & Antiquarian of Selborne.
202pp., frontis., 4 plates, orig. cloth, d.w.
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WHICHER (George Frisbie)
The Life and Romances of Mrs. Eliza Haywood.
First edition, xii, 210pp., orig. cloth.
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GUERINOT (J.V.)
Pamphlet Attacks on Alexander Pope 1711-1744. A Descriptive Bibliography.
First edition, 360pp., illustrs., orig. cloth, d.w. This book provides the first full guide to the pamphlet attacks on Pope during his lifetime. In addition to a brief bibliographical description of each item, there is complete summary of each pamphlet.
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FAXON (Frederick W.)
Literary Annuals and Gift Books: A Bibliography, 1823-1903; with Supplementary Essays by Eleanore Jamieson & Iain Bain.
xxix, 130pp., 24 plates, orig. cloth.
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HILER (Hilaire and Meyer) Compilers.
Bibliography of Costume. A Dictionary Catalogue of About Eight Thousand Books and Periodicals.
xl,911pp., orig. cloth.
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STEWART (James D.) HAMMOND (Muriel E.) & SAENGER (Erwin)
British Union-Catalogue of Periodicals. A Record of the Periodicals of the World, from the Seventeenth Century to the Present Day, in British Libraries.
5 Vols., 4to, orig. blue cloth. Vols 1-4 (A-Z); Vol 5 (Supplement).
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LOWNDES (William Thomas)
The Bibliographer's Manual of English Literature Containing an Account of Rare, Curious, and Useful Books, Published in or Relating to Great Britain and Ireland, from the Invention of Printing; with Bibliographical and Critical Notices, Collations of the Rarer Articles, and the Prices at which they have been Sold in the Present Century.
New Edition, revised, corrected and enlarged, 11 vols., orig. cloth.
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MAGGS BROS.
Catalogue d'une Collection Unique Editions Originales de Ronsard par Seymour De Ricci. [With:] Supplement...
4to, 156;16pp., facsimiles, orig. printed wrappers, unopened, uncut, 87 items. Special Paris Catalogue 1.
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HOUZEAU (J.C.) & LANCASTER (A.)
Bibliographie G?n?rale de l'Astronomie Jusqu'en 1880. New Edition, with Introduction and Author Index by D.W. Dewhirst.
2 vols., of 3 (vol. 1 Part I & vol. 2), 4to, 858; 2225pp., orig. cloth, d.w. torn. The primary bibliographical source for the history of astronomy from the earliest times up to 1880.
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TCHEMERZINE (Avenier)
Bibliographie d'Editions Originales et Rares d'Auteurs Francais des XVe, XVIe, XVIIe et XVIIIe Siecles.
Folio, 10 vols., in one, 450pp., 6,000 original pages reproduced at 12 per page, orig. cloth. The standard bibliography of French literary first editions from the beginning of printing until 1800. Gives detailed bibliographical descriptions, line-by-line transcriptions, and many reproductions of title pages and engravings.
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MUSIC.
Catalogue of Printed Music in the British Museum. Accessions: Part 53?Music in the Hirsch Library.
First edition, 4to, [iv], 438pp., orig. cloth.
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FREEMANTLE (W. T.)
A Bibliography of Sheffield and Vicinity. Section 1: to the End of 1700. [All Published].
First edition, small 4to, 285pp., frontis., 66 plates and facsimiles, orig. cloth, light stain to lower corner.
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MINET (William) & COURTNEY (Charles J.) Compilers.
A Catalogue of the Collection of Works Relating to the County of Surrey Contained in the Minet Public Library. [With:] Supplement.
2 Parts, 148; 127pp., orig. printed wrappers, spines chipped.
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WEBER (Carl J.)
Fore-Edge Painting. A Historical Survey of a Curious Art in Book Decoration.
First printing under this title, small 4to, 223pp., coloured mounted frontis., illustrs., throughout (some coloured and mounted), orig. cloth, d.w. rubbed. Definitive work to-date on the subject.
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BRITISH MUSEUM. NATURAL HISTORY.
Catalogue of the Books, Manuscripts, Maps and Drawings in the British Museum (Natural History).
4to, 8 volumes, all first editions besides vol. 5 which is the 1964 reprint, orig. cloth, final 2 supplements in orig. printed wrappers. Catalogue of the World's finest collection of Natural History. This is not just a checklist, it also gives bibliographical detail which includes plate counts in many cases.
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HOCKEN (T.M.)
A Bibliography of the Literature Relating to New Zealand. [With:] Supplement... Compiled by A. H. Johnstone.
Limited edition, xii, 619; 73pp., orig. cloth.
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MAYER (C. A.)
Bibliographie des Oeuvres de Clement Marot. II Editions.
4to, part II only, 105pp., facsimiles, orig. printed wrappers. Parts one relates to manuscripts.
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BOOKS PRINTED ON VELLUM. [PRAET (Joseph Basile Bernard van)]
Catalogue des Livres Imprim?s sur V?lin de la Biblioth?que du Roi.
9 Vols., small 4to, orig. cloth. "The first bibliography of books printed on vellum; it describes 1,750 books owned by what is now the Biblioth?que Nationale, Paris, and 2,750 works which the author traced in other public and private libraries. But it is much more than a mere bibliography of books printed on that precious material; the copious notes make it a valuable bibliography of rare books in many fields." - Breslauer & Folter, Grolier Club, Bibliography, 123.
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DORFMULLER (Kurt)
Beitr?ge zur Beethoven-Bibliographie., Studien und Materialien zum Werkverzeichnis von Kinsky-Halm.
Large 8vo, ix, 452pp., orig. cloth.
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LOHF (Kenneth A.)
The History of Printing from its Beginnings to 1930. The Subject Catalogue of the American Type Founders Company Library in the Columbia University Libraries.
4 Vols., 4to, over 2740pp., orig. cloth. Reproduces the catalogue cards of the ca. 16,000 items in this very important collection. Some of the many subjects include: incunabula, curiosities of bookmaking (such as chained books), modern fine printing, history of paper, type specimen books, printing manuals, graphic design, trade catalogues, binding, and much more.
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HAZLITT (W. Carew)
Gleanings in Old Garden Literature.
First Edition, 12mo, 263pp., orig. cloth, uncut.
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NELSON (William)
Check-List of the Issues of the Press of New Jersey, 1723, 1728, 1754-1800.
First Edition, number 39 of 100 copies, presentation copy, half calf, rubbed, lacks spine, uncut.
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MASSON (Sir Irvine)
The Mainz Psalters and Canon Missae 1457-1459.
First Edition, folio, viii, 72pp., 6 folding plates, 8 tables on 6 folding leaves, orig. cloth-backed boards, uncut.
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LE PETIT (Jules)
Bibliographie des Principales Editions Originales d'Ecrivains Francais du XVe au XVIIIe Siecle.
4to, 300 facsimiles of title pages, orig. printed wrappers, uncut, 583pp. Facsimiles of the title pages with long, detailed descriptions of original editions.
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GILL (Evan R.)
Bibliography of Eric Gill.
4to, xvi,224pp., frontis., illustrs., in the text, orig. cloth. 664 Items described.
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MIQUEL Y PLANAS (Ram?n)
Ensayos de Bibliofil?a. Reunidos y Publicados con Motivo de los XXV A?os de Vida Editorial del Autor.
4to, [iv],59,[4]pp., frontispiece portrait etching by Jose Torne, printed on Japan paper, 48 coloured plates, loose in art nouveau printed wrappers designed by Figuerola, unopened. First and only edition of this scarce work consisting of three parts, published in celebration of 25 years (1904-1928) of editorial accomplishment by this noted Catal?n author. First is a bibliography (in Catal?n) of his published works, accompanied by 48 multi-coloured plates, showing reproductions of many of the title pages and text illustrations used in his books. Then follow two essays given as lectures (in Spanish) on the art of the book: La Formaci?n del Libro [= The Making of the Book] and El Arte de la Ilustraci?n en el Libro [= The Art of the Illustration in the Book].
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HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. KENYON (Lord)
The Manuscripts of Lord Kenyon. Fourteenth Report, Appendix, Part IV.
First edition, xi, [1], 703pp., a very good ex-library copy, buckram.
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HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. SOMERSET (Duke of)
The Manuscripts of The Duke of Somerset, The Marquis of Ailesbury, and The Revb. Sir T. H. G. Puleston, Bart. Fifteenth Report, Appendix, Part VII.
First edition, xvii, [2], 410pp., ex-library copy, buckram.
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HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. FRANKLAND-RUSSELL-ASTLEY (Mrs.)
Report of the Manuscripts of Mrs. Frankland-Russell-Astley, of Chequers Court, Bucks.
First edition, xliii, [1], 468pp., very good ex-library copy, buckram, small nick to head of spine.
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HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION. LOTHIAN (Marquess of)
Report of the Manuscripts of the Marquess of Lothian Preserved at Blickling Hall, Norfolk.
First edition, xviii, 514, xpp., very good ex-library copy, buckram.
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BRESLAUER (Bernard H.)
Bibliotheca Bibliographica Breslaueriana.
3 Parts, price list to each part loosely inserted, coloured illustrs., throughout, orig. decorated stiff wrappers, 1639 lots. The auction catalogue of the magnificent bibliographical library of Bernard H. Breslauer. For almost six years he employed Michael Laird to assist him in cataloguing the collection, Christie's have used these scholarly notes in the compilation of this catalogue.
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BARTH?S AND LOWELL.
Catalogue des Livres Fran?ais, Italiens, Espagnols, Etc., Tant Anciens que Modernes qui se Trouvent chez Barth?s et Lowell, Successeurs de Bossange, Barth?s & Lowell.
Large 8vo, vi, 538pp., orig. cloth, covers detached, 14,664 items. An enormous catalogue from this bookseller specialising in French, Italian, Spanish literature.
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SALE (William Merritt)
Samuel Richardson. A Bibliographical Record of his Literary Career with Historical Notes.
First edition, 141pp., title-page facsimiles throughout, orig. cloth.
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DIBDIN (Rev. Thomas Frognall)
A Bibliographical Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany.
Second Edition, 3 vols., frontispiece in each volume (offset), 9 plates, illustrs., in the text, orig. cloth, hinges torn, one spine lacking. Windle & Pippin A38b; Jackson 49.
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WHEELER (H.A.) Compiler.
A Short Catalogue of Books Printed in England and English Books Printed Abroad before 1641 in the Library of Wadham College Oxford.
First Edition, 102pp., orig. buckram, t.e.g. d.w.
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SAWYER (Charles J.) & DARTON (F.J. Harvey)
English Books 1475-1900. A Signpost for Collectors.
First edition, 2 vols., xvi, 368; viii, 423pp., limited edition, presentation inscription "It gives me pleasure to sign this copy of [English Books 1475-1900] for George Noel Paxton, Charles J. Sawyer", frontispiece, folding plate, 98 full-page illustrs., and facsimiles, orig. cloth, uncut, spine lightly faded otherwise a very nice set. Discusses the works of each writer in turn from a selling and book-collecting point of view; the authors were a bookseller and a collector.
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DEROME (L.)
Les ?ditions Originales des Romantiques. Causeries d'un ami des Livres.
First Edition, 2 vols., xvi, 224; [4], 225-452pp., one of 800 numbered copies on Holland paper, orig. printed wrappers bound in, cont. half red morocco, spines gilt, slightly rubbed, uncut, t.e.g. a nice set.
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DUFF (E. Gordon)
Fifteenth Century English Books. A Bibliography of Books and Documents Printed in England and of Books for the English Market Printed Abroad.
First edition, [x], 136pp., 4to, 53 facsimiles, orig. cloth-backed boards, t.e.g. A complete listing, as known at the time, of all extant copies of 15th-century English books. Has 431 entries with detailed descriptions of the different imprints, noting variations where pertinent. Also provides location of copies.
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MILLER (Liam) Copiler.
Dolmen XXV: An Illustrated Bibliography of the Dolmen Press 1951-1976.
First edition, 4to, 96pp., one of 700 copies, illustrs., orig. cloth, d.w.
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