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SITWELL (Sacheverell) & BLUNT (Wilfrid)
Great Flower Books 1700-1900. A Bibliographical Record of Two Centuries of Finely-Illustrated Flower Books.
New expanded edition, 4to, xii,189pp., coloured frontis., 50 coloured plates, orig. cloth, d.w. A well-illustrated guide to coloured plate flower books. The text describes the illustrators and the age in which these books were produced. The bibliography describes over 750 books.
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HALLIWELL-PHILLIPPS. BAKER (Ernest E.)
Are Shakespeare's Deeds to go to America? Reprinted from 'The Times' of 27th August, 1890.
4pp. Ernest E. Baker, nephew and beneficiary to the Halliwell-Phillipps library, here pleas to the "many wealthy Englishman" to purchase the Shakespearean deeds (for approximately ?10,000) before they are to be sold to an American library at the close of 1890. An English buyer was not found, and it was sold, in 1897, to Mr Marsden J. Perry of Providence, who re-sold it Mr H.C. Folger of New York.
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HALLIWELL-PHILLIPPS.
An Inventory of Certain Books and Manuscripts, Including Notes for Shakespearian Researches, Preserved at Hollingbury Copse, Brighton.
Small 4to, 7,[1]pp., inscribed on front paste-down "F.C.N. Hall, Executor's Copy. 1887. All these articles are at Copse, with the exception of the second [the diaries of the late Henrietta Elizabeth Molyneux Halliwell (n?e Phillipps)], the four volumes comprising which are in London", cont. cloth.
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KENNINGTON (Don)
The Sourcebook of Golf.
First Edition, vi,256pp., illustrs., orig. cloth, d.w. This work highlights and evaluates the key English language sources of golf from both sides of the Atlantic and elsewhere.
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GEE (Ernest R.) Compiler.
The Sportsman's Library. Being a Descriptive List of the most important Books on Sport.
First Edition, xx,158pp., one of 600 copies, frontis., 7 plates, orig. buckram.
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LAKE (Fred) & WRIGHT (Hal)
A Bibliography of Archery. An Indexed Catalogue of 5,000 Articles, Books, Films, Manuscripts, Periodicals and Theses on the use of the Bow for Hunting, War, and Recreation, from the Earliest Times to the Present Day.
4to, xviii,501pp., orig. cloth, d.w. Includes American and British library locations for the rarer books and manuscripts.
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HEALEY (George Harris) Compiler.
The Cornell Wordsworth Collection. A Catalogue of Books and Manuscripts Presented to the University by Mr Victor Emanuel.
First edition, 4to, [xiv], 458pp., one of 750 copies, 24 plates, orig. cloth. Complete bibliographical descriptions of books written by Wordsworth also including periodical appearances, anthologies, Wordsworthiana, etc.
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COOPER (John) & PIKE (B.A.)
Detective Fiction: The Collector's Guide.
Second edition, 4to, x, 341pp., numerous illustrs., (some coloured), orig. cloth, d.w. The second edition of this essential reference book which includes practical advice on all aspects of assembling and maintaining detective fiction collections.
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BRITISH MUSEUM.
Catalogue of Books Printed in the XVth Century now in the British Museum. Part IX. Fascicule I: Holland. Facicule II: Belgium. Lithographic Reprint.
Folio, xxxi,123,[6],222,[7]pp., 19 plates of facsimiles, orig. cloth-backed boards.
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YATES THOMPSON (Henry)
A Lecture of some English Illuminated Manuscripts. With fifty plates taken from ten of the volumes exhibited by the lecturer.
4to, 32pp., followed by 50 collotype plates, presentation inscription from Henry Yates Thompson to Ellen Murray Smith, endpapers spotted, orig. buckram, fore-edges of boards lightly water stained, uncut, t.e.g. A very rare work, private printed in a small number for Henry Yates Thompson and given away by him to friends. Copac locates the a single copy at Manchester; No locations on OCLC.
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[THOMPSON (Henry Yates)] Editor.
Facsimiles of Two "Histoires" by Jean Foucquet from Vols. I. and II. of the "Anciennet?s des Juifs", Numbered Respectively 247 fran?ais in the National Library of France, and 101 in in the Supplemental Volume... of the Catalogue of Illuminated Manuscripts in the Collection of Henry Yates Thompson, to Which is Added a Notice with 2 Photogravures and Four Photographic Facsimiles (By Three-Colour Process) from Detached Pages of a Fifteenth-Century Manuscript of "Historie Ancienne jesqu'? Romains".
2 Vols., folio and royal 4to, 10; [ii]pp., limited edition of 20 copies, 5 photogravure, 4 coloured photograph plates, each with a leaf of letterpress explanatory text, cont. printed wrapper, cloth spine, enclosed in orig. portfolio, a nice copy. Extremely scarce, limited to 20 set for private distribution.
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THOMPSON (Henry Yates)
Facsimiles in Photogravure of Six Pages from a Psalter, written and illuminated about 1325 A.D. for a member of the St. Omer family in Norfolk, subsequently (c. 1422 A.D.) the property of Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, fourth son of King Henry IV, and now in the library of Henry Yates Thompson, 19, Portman Square, London.
Folio, [6]pp., no. 37 of 53 copies for private distribution, presentation inscription by HYT to C.W. Dyson Perrins, along with 2pp., A.L.s tipped in, subsequently owned by D.H. Turner & Janet Backhouse (with their signatures), 6 photogravure plates, each with a letterpress leaf of description, loose in the orig. morocco-backed printed boards, lightly stained.
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BOSSUAT (Robert)
Manuel Bibliographique de la Litt?rature Fran?aise du Moyen Age.
First Edition, large 8vo, xxxiv,638pp., orig. printed wrappers bound in, cloth. 5,797 Items described.
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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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MELZI (Gaetano) PASSANO (G.B.) & ROCCO (R.)
Dizionario di Opere Anonime e Aseudonime di Scrittori Italiani o come che sia aventi Relazione all'Italia. [With:] Supplemento.
4 Vols., 482; 484; 701; 518,16pp., orig. cloth. The standard reference for Italian works of published anonymously from the 16th to the 19th century, this reprint also includes the supplement by Passano & Rocco.
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MAGGS BROS.
Voyages and Travels in All Parts of the World. Vol. 1-5. A Descriptive Catalogue.
5 Vols., numerous plates, general indices to each volume, orig. buckram, spines gilt with two contrasting morocco labels. A highly regarded reference work. The prices maybe out of date but the valuable annotations are timeless, making this a most valuable work of reference.
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QUINBY (Jane) & STEVENSON (Allan)
Catalogue of Botanical Books in the Collection of Rachel McMasters Miller Hunt.
3 Vols., in 2, 4to, limited to 400 sets, frontis., 24 plates, orig. cloth. Vol. 1. Printed Books 1477-1700 with several manuscripts of the 12th, 15th, 16th & 17th centuries. Vol. 2. Part 1. Introduction to Printed Books 1701-1800. Vol. 2. Part 2. Printed Books 1701-1800.
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FABER DU FAUR (Curt von)
German Baroque Literature. A Catalogue of the Collection in the Yale University Library [With the Supplement].
2 Vols., in one, orig. cloth. Describes a total of 2,375 original editions of baroque books in Yale University Library, with full information on size, pagination, and illustrations. The first volume covers 1,875 books. The supplement describes an additional 500 books.
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DUVEEN (Denis I.) & KLICKSTEIN (Herbert S.)
A Bibliography of the Works of Antoine Laurent Lavoisier 1743-1794. With a Preface by John F. Fulton.
First Edition, large 8vo, xxiv,491,[3]pp., frontis., 42 full page facsimiles, orig. cloth, d.w. The standard reference for one of the most extraordinary men in the annals of literature and science.
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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, coloured mounted frontis., illustrs., throughout (some coloured and mounted), orig. cloth, d.w. a little torn. Definitive work to-date on the subject.
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GOSSETT (Rev. Isaac)
A Catalogue of the Extensive and Very Valuable Library of the Late Rev. Is. Gossett, Which Will be Sold by Auction, by Leigh and Sotheby... On Monday, June 7, 1813, and Twenty-two Following Days...
[iv],213,[1]pp., tipped-in engraved portrait of Gossett published July 6, 1813 by R. S. Kirby (partially effected by a circular water-stain), title-page a little dusty, ruled in red throughout with prices in a cont. hand, cont. half calf, worn, re-backed with remains of orig. spine laid-down, label chipped. Rev. Isaac Gossett (1735-1812) was "the most regular attendant at book sales of his generation, who bought more bibliographical treasures for 6d. than any man before or since" according to Frank Herrman's 'Sotheby's'. "For over thirty years a familiar figure in the London auction rooms where he... gave a running commentary, critical and bibliographical, on the lots as they were offered" ? Munby. Gossett helped Dibdin with his 'Introduction to the Classics' and was cast as "Lepidus" in his 'Bibliomania'. A tiny man with a liking for old fashioned hats he appeared in several contemporary caricatures and was the subject of an amusing obituary poem in the 'Gentleman's Magazine, for 1813. He also played a formative role in the young Richard Heber's career as a book collector. Munby, Some Caricatures of Book-Collectors, 1948.
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LITHOGRAPHY. BR?GEAUT (R. L.)
Manuel Complet Th?orique et Pratique du Dessinateur et de l'Imprimeur Lithographe. Seconde ?dition revue, corrig?e, augment?e et orn?e de douze lithographies.
Second edition, revised, 12mo, xxxvi,176pp., 12 illustrs., (6 of which are on 2 folding leaves), the folding leaves creased and waterstained, some light spotting and staining, bookplate of Jacob L. Chernofsky, new marbled endpapers, recent full calf. The second revised edition which was published in the same year as the first. It provides a good overall account of the art of lithography up this date and illustrates the apparatus involved along with examples of techniques. Michael Twyman, Lithography 1800-1850, p. 264.
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LACKINGTON (James)
Memoirs of the Forty-Five First Years of the Life of James Lackington... Written by Himself, in Forty-Seven Letters to a Friend...
New Edition, corrected and much enlarged, xvii,[1],339,[1],[8] + 4pp., of Books Published by Lackington, Allen, & Co., LACKING THE FRONTISPIECE, orig. half calf, rubbed, hinges cracked, spine chipped. James Lackington made bookselling history by his speculations in the remainder trade. He was determined to sell for cash at the lowest possible price and broke through the trade custom of destroying all but a few copies of remainders, and sold the whole stock at little profit.
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DERKSEN (Dr. Walter) & SCHEIDING (Dr. Ursula)
Index Litterature Entomologicae. Serie II: Die Welt-Literatur ?ber die gesamte Entomologie von 1864 bis 1900.
5 vols., 4to, orig. cloth, vol. III soiled. The standard bibliography of entomology. This is the continuation of Series I by Horn & Schenkling covering the years up to 1864.
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BRADSHAW IRISH COLLECTION. [SAYLE (C.E.)] Compiler.
A Catalogue of the Bradshaw Collection of Irish Books in the University Library, Cambridge.
First Edition, 3 vols., 4to, x,690; [vi],693-1340; iv,1341-1696pp., orig. cloth. An important catalogue and probably the best general catalogue of Irish printed books. Records 8,743 numbered items: vol.1, books printed in Dublin by known printers 1602-1882; vol.2, books printed in Dublin of which the printer in not known, etc; vol.3, index.
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ROXBURGHE CLUB. BARLOW (T.D.)
The Medieval World Picture & Albert D?rer's Melancholia.
4to, x,[ii],22,[2]pp., frontis., 3 plates, title printed in red and black, orig. buckram, spine lettered in gilt, uncut, t.e.g. Presented by Sir Thomas Barlow. Barker, 213.
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WOOD (Casey A.) Compiler.
An Introduction to the Literature of Vertebrate Zoology. Based Chiefly on the Titles in the Blacker Library of Zoology...
First Edition, 4to, xix,643pp., coloured frontis., orig. cloth. "A comprehensive summary and bibliography of the literature of vertebrate zoology."?Garrison & Morton, 354.
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POLLARD (A.W.) & REDGRAVE (G. R.) Compilers.
A Short-Title Catalogue of Books Printed in England, Scotland, & Ireland and of English Books Printed Abroad 1475-1640. Revised and Enlarged, begun by W. W. Jackson & F. S. Ferguson Completed by Katharine F. Pantzer.
Second Edition, 2 vols., 4to, liv,620pp., xii,494pp., orig. cloth, d.w. lightly soiled. The "STC" is one of the milestones in the retrospective bibliography of English books.
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MCLEAD (Margaret S. G.) JAMES (Karen I.) & SHAW (David J.) Compilers.
The Cathedral Libraries Catalogue. Books Printed Before 1701 in the Libraries of the Anglican Cathedrals of England and Wales.
3 Vols., 4to, xxi,442; xvi,820; 820-1686pp., limited to 325 set, from the library of Professor Birrell, orig. cloth, gilt. The first volume covers books printed in the British Isles and British America and English books printed elsewhere, the second (in 2 parts) covers books printed on the continent.
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MAITLAND (Rev. S. R.)
A List of some of the Early Printed Books in the Archiepiscopal Library at Lambeth. [Sold with:] An Index of English Books, Printed before the year MDC., as are now in the Archiepiscopal Library at Lambeth.
First edition, 2 vols., xxii,,[2],464; xii,120pp., main work in cont. red morocco, marbled boards, lightly rubbed, uncut, supplement in orig. cloth. Provenance: A. N. L. Munby, bookplate; Phil Shirley, bookplate; Professor Birrell.
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GRAESSE (Jean George Th?odore)
Tr?sor de Livres Rares et Pr?cieux ou Nouveau Dictionnaire Bibliographique...
4to, 8 vols., orig. cloth, light wear. Describes more than 100,000 rare books and is particularly strong in German titles, thus supplementing Brunet. Brunet and Graesse between them constitute the main key to noteworthy antiquarian books published during the first four centuries of printing.
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READ (E. Anne)
A Checklist of Books, Catalogues and Periodical Articles Relating to the Cathedral Libraries of England. Occasional Publication no. 6.
4to, viii,59,[1]pp., from the library of Professor Birrell, orig. printed wrappers.
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WOOLF (Cecil)
A Bibliography of Norman Douglas. Soho Bibliographies VI.
First edition, 201pp., frontis., 2 plates, orig. cloth, d.w.
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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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BRITISH LIBRARY. THOMAS (Henry)
Short-Title Catalogue of Spanish, Spanish-American and Portuguese Books Printed Before 1601 in the British Museum.
xvi,169pp., from the library of Professor Birrell, orig. cloth, d.w.
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THOMPSON (Henry Yates)
Illustrations from One Hundred Manuscripts in the Library of Henry Yates Thompson. The seventh and last volume with with plates from the remaining twenty-two MSS.
4to, v,[3],24pp., no. 32 of 100 copies, presentation inscription at head of title-page, 79 collotype plates, orig. buckram, gilt. The final part of this important and outstanding catalogue which describes the illuminated manuscripts in the collection of Henry Yates Thompson.
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HUTH LIBRARY.
Catalogue of the Famous Library of Printed Books, Illuminated Manuscripts, Autograph Letters and Engravings Collected by Henry Huth, and Since Maintained and Augmented by his Son Alfred H. Huth, Fosbury Manor, Wiltshire... First [-Ninth and Final] Portion. [With:] The Autograph Letters; Engravings & Woodcuts; Unsold & Imperfect Books.
12 Parts., 4to, numerous plates throughout (some coloured, some folding), all parts illustrated in orig. printed wrappers unless otherwise described. A complete record of the sale of printed books, manuscripts and autographs which De Ricci described as "one of the most striking events in the history of the English sale-rooms". Huth's collection, which ranked among the finest in England, was rich in incunabula, voyages, Shakespearean and early English literature, and Bibles. Together these 12 sales consisted of 8,788 lots and totalled over ?350,000. [i] 12 June 1911. Autograph letters (246 lots). [ii] 4 July 1911. Engravings and woodcuts (341 lots). This catalogue was under printed and is especially difficult to obtain. [iii] 15 November 1911. Library, part I (lots 1-1228). Limited edition, spine broken. [iv] 5 June 1912. Library, part II (lots 1229-2596). Quarter calf. [v] 2 June 1913. Library, part III (lots 2597-3931). Lightly waterstained, spine broken. [vi] 7 July 1914. Library, part IV (lots 3932-4602). Limited edition. [vii] 4 July 1916. Library, part V (lots 4603-5205). New wrappers. [viii] 11 July 1917. Library, part VI (lots 5206-6060). Limited edition. [ix] 1 July 1918. Library, part VII (lots 6061-7182). [x] 8 July 1919. Library, part VIII (7183-7842). Un-illustrated, new wrappers. [xi] 22 June 1920. Library, part IX and final portion (lots 7843-7969). [xii] 27 February 1922. Unsold or imperfect books (232 lots). De Ricci, pp. 151-154.
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WALLIS (R. V. and P. J.)
Biobibliography of British Mathematics and its Applications 1701-1760.
4to, xxiii, [i], 502pp., facsimiles throughout, orig. cloth. Covers mechanics, astronomy, navigation, surveying, architecture and commerce, as well as pure mathematics. Each biography is followed by details of all the author's mathematical works, including many books and articles. 1,090 authors, over 8,000 books, illustrations and indexes. A scarce bibliography. A further part was planed but never issued.
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ECONOMICS.
A Catalogue of Rare English Books on Banking, Economics & Trade in the Library of Amex Bank Limited.
[2], 192pp., limited to 500 copies, numerous facsimiles, orig. cloth. 502 Items with collations and detailed descriptions.
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JAMES (Montague Rhodes)
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Manuscripts in the Fitzwilliam Museum, with Introduction and Indices.
4to, l, 472pp., 20 plates in photogravure, one leaf with an old repair to a closed tear, recent cloth, a nice copy. Pfaff, pp.180-181. "The great work - a fair assessment, despite imperfections - among the 1895 catalogues is that of the Fitzwilliam MSS... Being at the Fitzwilliam most days of the weeks must have given him constant access to the codices and allowed him to continue elaborating and refining his descriptions."
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SKELTON (R.A.)
County Atlases of the British Isles 1579-1850: A Bibliography. 1579-1703.
4to, viii,262pp., frontis., 40 plates, facsimiles, orig. cloth, d.w.
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TOOLEY (R.V.)
Maps and Map-Makers.
4to, coloured frontis., numerous plates throughout (some coloured), orig. cloth, d.w. This standard work gives full information and illustrations of the principal map-makers and their work.
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EMBLEM BOOKS. HECKSCHER (William S.) & SHERMAN (Agnes B.) Compilers.
Emblem books in the Princeton University Library: a short-title catalogue. With the assistance of Stephen Ferguson.
4to, vii, 105pp., orig. printed wrappers.
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THOMAS (Joseph)
Universal Pronouncing Dictionary of Biography and Mythology.
Fourth edition, revised, 4to, 2549pp., cont. half morocco, slightly rubbed otherwise a nice copy.
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ADAMS (Ramon F.) Compiler.
Six-Guns and Saddle Leather. A bibliography of books and pamphlets on Western Outlaws and Gunmen.
New Edition, revised and greatly enlarged, xxv, 808pp., orig. cloth, d.w. 2,491 items described.
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LEWINE (J.)
Bibliography of Eighteenth Century Art and Illustrated Books. Being a Guide to Collectors of Illustrated Works in England and French of the Period.
First edition, 4to, xviii,615pp., limited edition, 35 plates, recent cloth.
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HOWES (Wright)
U.S.-Iana (1700-1950). A descriptive check-list of 11,450 printed sources relating to those parts of Continental North America now comprising the United States.
Revised and Enlarged Edition, large 8vo, 652pp., orig. cloth.
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PIANTANIDA (Sandro) DIOTALLEVI (Lamberto) & LIVRAGHI (Giancarlo)
Autori Italiani del '600.
4 vols., in two, xxiii, [2], 239; 281; 345; 310pp., illustrs., cloth. Listing over 5000 items.
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MANZI (Pitro)
La Tipografia Napoletana Nel '500 Annali Di Sigismondo Mayr Giovanni A. Del Caneto Antonio De Frizis Giovanni Pasquet De Sallo (1503-1535).
First edition, 4to, 290pp., orig. printed wrappers bound in, half vellum, morocco title label to spine.
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FREITAG (Wolfgang M.)
Art books: a basic bibliography of monographs on artists.
4to, xxvii, 351pp., orig. cloth.
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