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Edward Lytton, Lord Lytton [ Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton ] (1803-1873), 1st Baron Lytton, English novelist and poli
Edward Lytton Lord Lytton. Autograph Letter Signed 'L.' to 'Mr. Pearson' offering him a present.
Without place or date. On his monogrammed letterhead. 1p. 12mo. In good condition lightly-aged. He writes that he has had 'a very fine p<iece>' sent to him and asks if Pearson might accept it. 'If you dont care about it yourself you may have friends here to whom you might like to give it. Only unluckily I must have back the top'. He ends with a complaint regarding a 'Bronchial cough'. Without place or date. On his monogrammed letterhead. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17165
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Henry Thomas Ellacombe (1790-1885), English campanologist, divine and antiquary:
Henry Thomas Ellacombe campanologist. Autograph Letter Signed 'H T Ellacombe' to Boisville regarding work on his church at Clyst St George Devon.
Clyst St George Topsham Devon . 17 February 1858. 4pp. 16mo. Bifolium. He thanks him for his 'intended help with Mr Hope & Mr Marriott'. He is sending him 'the Design I wish to carry out for our West Window' but without Hope's help it 'must be a distant job - the estimate is 100£ Hardman made the drawing from my description'. He continues by discussing work on the chancel and altar rails and is sending 'a published view of the old Church'. He explains that he is setting up 'one of our South Windows' in memory of his sister-in-law Harriet who died in 1851 addiing that 'S Parr also gave a Stone Pulpit & Eagle Lectern'. He discusses 'Little Harriet & Caroline' who are 'harmless' and thanks him for the 'Maidstone Papers'. He concludes in the hope that the recipient 'can make intercession with any who wd take an interest in our old Church'. In a postscript he asks if he has 'any Correspondents in Paris - I am very curious about Bells There are many old Scarce Books on he Subject - & may often be picked up in Paris'. Clyst St George, Topsham [ Devon ]. 17 February 1858. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17314
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Len Harvey [ Leonard Austen Harvey ] (1907-1976), English boxer, British champion at three weights, and world light-heavyweight
Len Harvey British boxer world light-heavyweight champion. Autograph Inscription with signature 'Len. Harvey.'.
No place. January 1934. On one side of 9 x 11 cm piece of paper. In good condition on lightly-spotted paper. Reads: 'I shall keep your clever little ode. Congratulations and good wishes. Len. Harvey. Cruiser & Heavyweight Champion Jan. 1934.' No place. January 1934. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17540
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Horace Vachell [ Horace Annesley Vachell; H. A. Vachell ] (1861-1955), English author [ Barry Duncan [ Horace Alexander Barry Du
Horace Annesley Vachell English author. Typed Letter Signed 'Horace Vachell' to theatre historian Barry Duncan including anecdote about his naked brother under the 'luncheon table'. With carbon copies of two letters from Duncan.
The Priory House Sherborne Dorset. 16 July 1953. 1p. 8vo. In fair condition aged and worn. He begins with regard to a change of address 'Widcombe Manor - where I was overhoused and understaffed - is for sale.' and continues with reference to a booklet 'I chuckled over the illustrations'as well as his book 'An Impending Sword' written 'in the naughty nineties long before I met Dot Boucicault whose experiences were then unknwon to me' and the Princess Royal. He concludes: 'I never heard the yarn of the man who stripped himself. I can cap it. My brother Arthur vanished from the luncheon table. He was found stark naked under the table. When my mother asked him to explain he replied: "Nobody took any notice of ME!"' Vachell has added in autograph: 'He was six years old'. An autograph postscript reads: 'I have a tolerably clean bill of health'. Also present are carbons of two letters from Duncan dated 16 and 18 July 1953. The first 1p. 4to poses the questions to which Vachell's letter responds; the second 5pp. 4to is a chatty attempt at initiating a correspondence. Both letters refer to Duncan's work on writing 'a complete history of the London "St. James's Theatre"'. The Priory House, Sherborne, Dorset. 16 July 1953. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19307
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James Hogan [James Humphries Hogan (1883–1948), English stained glass designer with the firm of James Powell and Sons:
James Hogan; stained glass Autograph Letter Signed "James Hogan" to "Davis" Royal Society of Arts
17 Bute Gardens Brook Green Hammersmith W6 2 July 1942. One page 4to good condition. "It is not possible to give an opinion as to the value of the drawings referred to by Messrs Mills & Bantock in their letter without seeing them. I would suggest that you should ask for a sample to be sent to the Society and then either Mr Dugdale Mr Geoffrey Holmes Mr Milne or myself could look at it on the 13th either before or after the Council meeting. However it would be advisable not to commit the Society to giving an opinion but only that it would give the matter consideration." 17 Bute Gardens, Brook Green, Hammersmith, W6, 2 July 1942. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19255
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Thomas Carte 1686 1754 historian whose collection of English manuscripts now forms part of the Bodleian Library The Carte Pape
Thomas Carte historian. Autograph Signature 'Tho: Carte' on an Autograph Receipt for the loan of four named manuscripts.
17 January 1744 / 1745. Place not stated. On one side of 11 x 15 cm slip of paper. On aged paper heavily worn at head and at one edge with some loss of text. The damage has been skilfully repaired. Reads: 'Jan. 17. 1744/5 <rec>eived then of <.>ackin Nilliam <.>ynn Bannet the following MS viz. Dares Phrygius & Tyssillons History of the Britions in Welsh Chronica Britonum in Welsh & the chartulary of the Abbey de Bello in Latin which I promise to restore on demand. Witness my hand Tho: Carte'. An attached note in a modern hand states that this item was 'found in Boyle's "Some considerations touching the usefulness of . natural philosophy." 1644'. 17 January 1744 / 1745. Place not stated. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18822
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Isaac Muende (1900-1987), Anglo-Israeli dermatologist and philanthropist [ Nehemiah Asherson (1897-1989), English otorhinolaryng
Isaac Muende Harley Street dermatologist; Israel Autograph Letter Signed 'I Muende' to 'Asherson' Nehemiah Asherson on the 'far from rosy' situation of the Technion Israel Institute of Technology following the Six-day War.
51 Hodford Road London NW11 on his cancelled Harley Street letterhead. 1 January 1968. 1p. 8vo. In good condition on lightly-aged paper with slight creasing along one edge. The letter concludes in autograph: 'It now seems like decades since we last met! Kindest regards from sincerely I Muende'. Otherwise it has the feel of a circular and begins: 'When I was in Israel just after the Six-day War to attend the Annual meeting of the International Board of Governors of the Technion of which I am privileged to be a member and again recently I was greatly impressed with its achievements so well stressed in General Dyan's letter to our Chairman.' He continues with a discussion of the 'far from rosy' situation with a need for the 'replacement of the computer whichc has already done yeoman service; a Solid state Physics Institute; Chemical engineering and facilities for dealing with Food Technology etc. etc.' A paragraph follows with reference to 'the industrious new Campus on Neve Shanaan and the old overcrowded one on Hadar of the Carmel' and praising 'what the Technion has been doing ever since its inception over 40 years ago and its vital potential for Israel's future'. 'I for one always have immense pleasure when meeting the Professors Lecturers and students to note the enthusiasm of them all and was proud but saddened during the July visit to hehar of their great contribution during those grim days of trial.' He concludes: 'I have only just started to approach my medical friends . I do hope that you too will be able to help - the cause is so vital to Israel'. 51 Hodford Road, London NW11, on his cancelled Harley Street letterhead. 1 January 1968. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17804
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Sir Robert Rawlinson (1810-1898), English civil engineer in the field of public health and sanitation [ Thomas Faed (1826-1900),
Sir Robert Rawlinson civil engineer. Autograph Note Signed 'Robert Rawlinson' accepting a dinner invitation from Scottish artist Thomas Faed.
On letterhead of Lancaster Lodge 11 Boltons West Brompton S.W. London 7 November 1877. 1p. 12mo. In good condition lightly-aged with small part of paper mount adhering at head. Accepting a dinner invitation on 20 November. On letterhead of Lancaster Lodge, 11 Boltons, West Brompton, S.W. [ London ] 7 November 1877. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17199
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Dinah Maria Craik [ born Dinah Maria Mulock; 'Miss Mulock'; 'Mrs Craik' ] (1826-1887), English novelist and poet:
Dinah Maria Craik 'Miss Mulock' 'Mrs Craik' English novelist and poet. Autograph Note Signed 'D. M. C.' to 'A. E. W.' regarding 'a list of autographs'.
Without date or place. On envelope with printed address 'Far Country Kitchens Lane Mt. Airy Penna.'. Written lengthwise on front of a 9 x 15.5 cm. envelope. In good condition lightly aged. Reads: 'A. E. W. I had a list of the autographs in thy literary collection but unfortunately have mislaid it. If there is a duplicate it wont make any difference because this is an uncessary little note of D. M. C.' The page also carries annotations in another hand in light pencil. Without date or place. On envelope with printed address 'Far Country | Kitchens Lane | Mt. Airy, Penna.' unknown
Bookseller reference : 18128
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F. W. Pomeroy Frederick William Pomeroy 1856 1924 English sculptor responsible for statue of 'Justice' on the Old Bailey Dou
Frederick William Pomeroy sculptor. Autograph Letter Signed 'F. W. Pomeroy' to Douglas Sladen declining an invitation to a 'delightful Gathering'.
On letterhead of 14 Kensington Square W.8 London . 7 June 1921. 2pp. 16mo. In fair condition lightly aged and with slight smuding at head of first page. There is nothing he should have liked more than to accept Sladen's invitation to 'what will be a delightful Gathering at your house at Richmond on the 9th.' but he has a previous engagement. 'Some other time if you extend the hand of friendship in this charming way I shall be delighted to come and see you.' On letterhead of 14 Kensington Square, W.8 [ London ]. 7 June 1921. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18274
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Samuel Cousins (1801-1887), RA, English mezzotint engraver [ Thomas Faed (1826-1900), RA, Scottish artist ]:
Samuel Cousins engraver. Autograph Note Signed 'Saml: Cousins' to the Scottish artist Thomas Faed
On letterhead of 24 Camden Square N.W. London 29 October 1877. 1p. 12mo. In good condition lightly-aged with small piece of mount adhering at head. Accepting an invitation to dinner. On letterhead of 24 Camden Square, N.W. [London] 29 October 1877. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17197
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Frederic Shields Frederic James Shields 1833 1911 English artist and illustrator associated with the Pre Raphaelites:
Frederic Shields artist. Autograph Letter Signed 'Fredc. Shields' to 'Mrs Stephens'
7 Lodge Place London N.W. 8 June no year. 1p. 12mo. In good condition with tiny remains of labels from mount adhering to corners. He returns her 'Burlington Club permit' with 'thanks for the opportunity of seeing so brilliant a Collection' before concluding with regards to her husband and 'Holly'. 7 Lodge Place, London N.W. 8 June [no year]. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18194
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R. H. Mottram [ Ralph Hale Mottram ] (1883-1971), English novelist, author of the 'Spanish Farm' trilogy:
R. H. Mottram author of the 'Spanish Farm' trilogy. Autograph Letter Signed 'R. H. Mottram' to 'Mr Pettitt' regarding the autographing of books and his Rankin relations in Rochford.
On letterhead of Poplar Avenue Eaton Norwich. 11 July 1928. 1p. 8vo. Lightly aged and with creasing and closed tear at head. He will be pleased to autograph any copies of his book which Pettitt would like to send and concludes: 'Are there any Rankin's in Rochford now They are related to me'. On letterhead of Poplar Avenue, Eaton, Norwich. 11 July 1928. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18454
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Dame Eva Turner 1892 1990 English soprano opera singer born in Oldham Lancashire:
Dame Eva Turner English soprano. Photographic portrait on postcard inscribed in autograph 'Eva Turner'.
Without date and place. 14 x 9 cm black and white postcard. In good condition lightly aged. A head and shoulders image with Turner's face looking to the left looking downwards hands clasped under her chin. Inscribed at foot: 'To Mr A Watt Best Wishes Eva Turner'. Without date and place. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19230
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Dame Marie Tempest [ Mary Susan Etherington ] (1864-1942), English singer and actress ('the queen of her profession'):
Dame Marie Tempest actress. Autograph Letter Signed 'Mary' to 'My dear Cyril' discussing his 'amusing and witty play' and the one in which she is acting.
On letterhead of 'Miss Marie Tempest'. 'Monday' no date . 1p. 8vo. In fair condition aged and worn with slight loss to one corner and creasing to another. Strengthened on reverse with a small piece of tape. Letterhead in red with Tempest writing in green ink. She writes warmly: 'I've read your Play and I think it charming up to the point of the two people who are crooks! It suffers from the same thing that our present Play suffers from. Too sudden a jump!' She invites him to go and see the play 'and you will gather what I mean'. She ends by describing his play as 'amusing and witty'. On letterhead of 'Miss Marie Tempest'. 'Monday' [ no date ]. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18403
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James Lothian (1817-1871), Scottish gardener, author of the first English book on the cultivation of Alpine plants [ Daniel McTa
James Lothian Scottish gardener. Autograph Letter Signed to Daniel Mctaggart of Kilkerran sending a book on the 'Potatoe question'.
No place. 19 June 1854. 2pp. 16mo. Bifolium. Addressed on reverse of second leaf to 'Daniel McTaggart Esq: of Kilkeran sic'. In fair condition on lightly aged paper. He is sending him 'Keith' i.e. a book by George Skene Keith which contains 'some facts bearing on the Potatoe question'. He has other works on the same matter but they are 'out' with the exception of 'Vol: 2 of the Gardener which I send down'. In his opinion 'Works on Forrest sic trees and Landscape Gardening throw no light on either disease or Longivity sic of Plants. Botanical and Horticultural works contain real facts on those subjects'. If he gets his 'hands on any thing farther' he will send it down. Lothian is the subject of a monograph by E. Charles Nelson and W. H. King: 'James Lothian 1817-1871 and his book Practical Hints on the Culture and General Management of Alpine or Rock Plants' in 'Huntiana' Hunt Institute Pittsburgh vol.13 no.2 2007. No place. 19 June 1854. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18095
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William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898), English Liberal prime minister:
William Ewart Gladstone English Liberal prime minister. Portrait photograph of Gladstone in middle-age with conclusion of Autograph Letter Signed 'W E Gladstone' addressed to W. H. Pennington.
Neither item with place or date. Both items are laid down on a leaf removed from an autograph album. Both in good condition with light signs of age. The photographic print of Gladstone measures 9 x 5.5 with the head and shoulders image in an oval 7.5 cm high by 5 cm wide and showing a middle-aged Gladstone with dark bow tie and frock coat staring to the right. Beneath the photograph is a 9.5 x 9 cm piece of paper cut from the conclusion of a letter reading: '. difficult however to follow circumstances with which we are imperfectly acquainted We are now on the eve of going abroad for a <> I remain dear Sir Your very faithful servant W E Gladstone W. H. Pennington Esq'. Neither item with place or date. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17532
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Sir Robert Abbott Hadfield (1858-1940), English metallurgist and steel magnate, discoverer of manganese steel and inventor of si
Sir Robert Abbott Hadfield discoverer of manganese steel and inventor of silicon steel. Six Typed Letters Signed all 'R A Hadfield' to Sir Henry Trueman Wood Secretary Royal Society of Arts including a reference to his achievements.
On letterheads of 22 Carlton House Terrace S.W. London Between 30 March 1915 and 24 January 1916. Each of the six letters is 1p 4to. In good condition on lightly aged and worn paper. With the Society's stamps and annotations. On topics including the printed version of a paper given by Hadfield and the offer to the society of a paper by his friend 'Mr E. P. Reynolds of Bournemouth' whose father 'Mr E. Reynolds … was the mainspring of the Engineering side of Messrs Vickers Sheffield'. On 30 November 1915 he writes regarding 'Dr Dugald Clerk's recent excellent Address as Chairman' that he 'wrote Sir Philip Magnus on this same subject in reference to a letter he contributed to “The Times†… I think this country has done “more than its share†in the science of Metallurgy. Our leading men of science have been kind enough to say that the first great development in steel alloys sprang from my paper “Manganese steel†to the Institute of Civil Engineers in 1888 and the great French scientist Monsieur Floris Osmond a person friend of the late Sir William Roberts-Austen made the remarks given in the enclosed statement P.5694 not present which also includes the remarks of several other distinguished men regarding my research work yet I am certainly not a German.' Also present is a compliments slip with typed note by Hadfield and a typed copy of a note from Hadfield to Wood. On letterheads of 22 Carlton House Terrace, S.W. [ London ] Between 30 March 1915 and 24 January 1916. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19236
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Percival Perry [ Percival Lea Dewhurst Perry ], 1st Baron Perry [ Lord Perry ] (1878-1956), English motor vehicle manufacturer,
Lord Perry first Chairman of the Ford Motor Company in Britain. Typed Letter Signed 'Perry.' to K. W. Luckhurst of the Royal Society of Arts regarding an invitation to become a member.
On letterhead of 88 Regent Street London W.1. 23 October 1947. 1p. 4to. In fair condition on aged and worn paper. Name in block capitals in red pencil and stamped date at head with holes to one corner from stapling. The 'matter' of the invitation to Perry to join the Society has 'been delayed because I have been the victim of very distressing domestic illness'. He is sending the completed application but explains that he has been 'ordered to winter abroad' and is 'leaving for the Bahamas within the month and will not 'be back in England until the Spring of next year'. With carbon of typed response to Perry's letter from the Society's secretary 24 October 1947. 1p. 4to. On letterhead of 88 Regent Street, London, W.1. 23 October 1947. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19467
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Linley Sambourne [ Edward Linley Sambourne ] (1844-1910), English cartoonist and illustrator who worked with Punch [ William Ewa
Linley Sambourne. Large printed 'Memorial Card' carrying engraving of 'the Liberal Monument to Mr. Gladstone erected within the Palace of Westminster'.
Without date or place. 'Linley Sambourne invt et delt V & C'. Printed in black on one side of a 19 x 29 cm piece of stiff card with rounded corners. In fair condition lightly-aged with 4cm vertical closed tear at head. The memorial to a stern-faced Gladstone is depicted - a setting sun blazing behind it - between two mythical seated women Justice on the right and a hooded woman with a hand mirror on the left. In the background are the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. The card is made out in manuscript to 'Edward C Young' with '186357' at foot and the caption at the foot reads: 'This Memorial Card was issued to Edward C Young. A Subscriber to the Liberal Monument to Mr. Gladstone erected within the Palace of Westminster.' See Image. Without date or place. 'Linley Sambourne invt et delt V & C'. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17719
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Wilson Barrett [ William Henry Barrett ] (1846-1904), English manager, actor, and playwright, successful in the field of melodra
Wilson Barrett English actor-manager. Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Greville thanking her for her 'good opinion' of a performance and complaining of 'heavy pressure of work'.
On letterhead of the Royal Princess's Theatre London 'LESSEE & MANAGER MR. WILSON BARRETT.'. 10 April 1884. 2pp. 12mo. On first leaf of a bifolium the blank second leaf of which is laid down on a leaf of yellow paper removed from an album. In good condition lightly-aged. He thanks her for her letter '& the good opinion you express upon the performance'. He hopes to accept her invitation when he no longer labours under 'the heavy pressure of work now rather weighing me down'. On letterhead of the Royal Princess's Theatre, London ('LESSEE & MANAGER, MR. WILSON BARRETT.'). 10 April 1884. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18150
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Henry Tanworth Wells (1828-1903), English miniature and portrait painter, associated with the Pre-Raphaelites [ Thomas Faed (182
Henry Tamworth Wells English artist. Autograph Letter Signed 'Henry T Wells' to Scottish artist Thomas Faed accepting an invitation with reference to a Royal Academy General Assembly.
Thorpe Lodge Campden Hill. W. London 28 October 1877. 1p. 12mo. In very good condition with part of gummed label from mount at head. Writing to 'My dear Faed' he accepts an invitation for 20 November in the hope that 'we shall not be summoned to a Gen. Assembly on that evening if such things are ever again to be resumed!' Thorpe Lodge, Campden Hill. W. [ London ] 28 October 1877. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17132
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C. Aubrey Smith [ Sir Charles Aubrey Smith ] (1863-1948), English stage and film actor and test cricketer:
C. Aubrey Smith Hollywood actor and test cricketer. Autograph Letter Signed 'C. Aubrey . . S.' to 'George'
On letterhead of 'The Round Corner' 2881 Coldwater Canyon Drive Beverly Hills. 22 July 1943. 1p. 8vo. In fair condition on aged and worn paper. He thanks him for thinking of his birthday and taking the trouble 'to bring me that sherry'. He has not yet sampled it as 'it's a bit too hot for anything but water just at present'. He will telephone him as he doesn't 'feel cocksure' about his address. He ends with regards to 'Mrs George'. In pencil in another hand at head: 'Here it is George C.A.S.' On letterhead of 'The Round Corner', 2881 Coldwater Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills. 22 July 1943. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17754
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W. E. Frost [ William Edward Frost ] (1810-1877), English artist specialising in female nudes, Royal Academician [ Joseph B. Coo
William Edward Frost English artist. Autograph Letter Signed 'W. E. Frost' to Joseph B. Cooke regarding family illness and the gift of a photograph.
46 Fitzroy Square London . 30 January 1875. 1p. 12mo. On aged and worn paper. He regrets to inform him that 'we have still a sick house'. His 'dear Sister' has been 'very ill' but he trusts they are 'both mending'. He concludes: 'I have pleasure in enclosing a Photo of myself and shll be pleased to be admitted to your collection'. Professor Joseph Bristow in his paper 'Homosexual Blackmail in the 1890s' describes how twenty years later on 11 August 1894 at a party hosted at 46 Fitzroy Square by John Watson Preston twenty men were arrested including two dressed in women's clothing. Two other attendees at the party Charles Parker and Alfred Taylor played a major part in the circumstances which resulted in Oscar Wilde's conviction for gross indecency the following year. 46 Fitzroy Square [ London ]. 30 January 1875. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 18148
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Rev. J. G. Wood John George Wood 1827 1889 English naturalist and author:
John George Wood naturalist and author. Autograph Signature 'J. G. Woods' on conclusion of Autograph Letter
Date and place not stated. On one side of piece of 13.5 x 8.5 cm piece of paper. Aged and worn. Reads: 'know when I shall have an evening to myself for in the last fifteen days or so I have only dined at home twice and as far as I see that much of vagrant life seems rather on the increase than otherwise. But the first evening that I have I will dedicate to you & give you notice thereof Best remembrances to your family - Yours very sincerely J. G. Wood'. On reverse in another hand: 'J. G. Wood the great naturalist'. Date and place not stated. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18086
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W. Pett Ridge [ William Pett Ridge ] (1859-1930), English novelist and humorous journalist with the St James Gazette:
William Pett Ridge novelist and humorist. Autograph Card Signed 'W. Pett Ridge' apologising for being unable to attend a meeting.
On letterhead of the Garrick Club London. 'Wednesday' no date. On both sides of a card. In good condition with light aging. He hopes she will have 'a very succcessful meeting' but cannot give 'a promise to attend' as other matters are 'engaging just now all the attention I have to spare'. On letterhead of the Garrick Club, London. 'Wednesday' [no date]. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18190
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Thomas Hughes 1822 1896 English lawyer and judge author of 'Tom Brown's Schooldays':
Thomas Hughes author of 'Tom Brown's Schooldays'. Autograph Signature on part of letter.
Place not stated. 1873. . On 3.5 x 16.5 cm piece of paper cut from the end of a letter. Ruckled and lightly stained with small closed tear not affecting signature. Good firm signature. Reads: 'Kindest regards to your wife Ever most truly yours Thos Hughes'. At bottom left: '1873'. Same year printed on reverse which carries more autograph text by Hughes written at right angles to the text on the other side. Place not stated. [ 1873. ] unknown
Bookseller reference : 18236
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English, Michael
3D Eye: The PostersPrints and Paintings of Michael English
Perigee Paper Tiger 1980. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Quarto. Perigee Paper Tiger Paperback
Bookseller reference : 1161314 ISBN : 0399504974 9780399504976
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English T. J
Dangerous Rhythms : Jazz and the Underworld
HarperCollins Publishers. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean average condition without any missing pages. HarperCollins Publishers unknown
Bookseller reference : 42319572-6 ISBN : 0063031418 9780063031418
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E. Schuyler English
The Shifting of the Scenes: A Survey of the Signs of the Times
Grand Rapids MI: Zondervan Publishing House Copyright 1945. Booklet. Very Good . Stapled binding. Red and cream wrapper. 48pp.<br><br>CONDITION: 6overs are mildly rubbed and age toned. Pages are unmarked crisp and clean. Binding is sound. Full refund if not satisfied. Zondervan Publishing House unknown
Bookseller reference : 076309
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Visconde de Lagoa; M. Freire de Andrade English version
Joao Rodrigues Cabrilho: A Biographical Sketch A Summary of the Portuguese original LIMITED FIRST EDITION
Lisboa: Agência Geral Do Ultramar 1957. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket as Issued. 8.75" x 5.75" x 0.5. Illustrated. LIMITED FIRST EDITION 1957. LIMITED TO 1000 COPIES. Hardcover. Written in English and some Portuguese. Bound in gray and burgundy two-toned publisher's cloth with an illustration on the cover. Red lettering on the spine. Endpapers are patterned in burgundy and white. Red and black lettered title page. Frontispiece is a black and white plate depicting a statue of Joao Rodrigues Cabrilho in San Diego. The statue was offered to the State of California By the Government of Portugal and is the work of Alvaro de Bree from 1937. Illustrated occasionally throughout with black and white photos and artifacts on glossy paper inserts and two-toned maps. Contains a list of illustrations. Endpaper reads "Published by order of the Agencia Geral do Ultramar this edition is limited to 1000 copies. It was printed under the technical direction of Luis Raul Nunes by Paulino Ferreira Filhos Lda. Printers in Lisboa in the month of April MCMLVII. 60 pp. Protected by a mylar cover. This copy comes from the library of previous owner Terry Ruscin author of ââ¬ÅMission Memoirs: A Collection of Photographs Sketches & Reflections of Californiaââ¬â¢s Past.ââ¬Â His circular ex-libre mark is blindstamped on the front flyleaf; leaves are very lightly toned around the edges else fine. A very nice copy. Additional photos available upon request. Full refund if not satisfied. Agência Geral Do Ultramar hardcover
Bookseller reference : 067471
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English Church Union
The English Church Union Annual Directory 1878; List of Members and Associate Members of The English Church Union Arranged Alphabetically and According to the Branches to which They Belong: To Which are Added the Names of the Council and Officers of the Society Together with a Statement of its Principles and Objects FIRST EDITION
London: Self-Published 1878. First Edition. Paperback. Good. 7" x 4.75" x 0.75. FIRST EDITION. ENGLISH CHURCH UNION ANNUAL DIRECTORY 1878. Light blue paper cover with black lettering. Black lettering on the spine. The first 22 pages contain advertisements from the period with some black and white illustrations. Contains index to membership listings within the following counties district unions and local branches: Bedfordshire Berkshire Buckinghamshire Cambridgeshire Cheshire Cornwall Cumberland Derbyshire Devonshire Dorsetshire Durham Exxex Gloucestershire Hampshire Herefordshire Hertfordshire Huntingdonshire kent Lancashire Leicestershire Lincolnshire Middlesex Monmouthshire Norfolk Northamptonshire Northumberland Nottinghamshire Oxfordshire Rutland Shropshire Somersetshire Staffordshire Suffolk Surrey Sussex Warwickshire Westmoreland Wilts Worcestershire Yorkshire Wales The Channel Islands Isle of Man Ireland Scotland and Abroad. 296 pp. <br><br>CONDITION: Paper covers are moderately soiled. Front cover and several endpapers are detached yet present. Weekend binding yet pagination appears complete. Ex-library sticker on spine which shows discoloration and some erosion. Previous owner's bookplate for "The Hope Trust Edinburgh" affixed to front endpaper. Leaves contain some bumping on occasional corners yet are free from marginalia or annotation. Quite an historic reference work. <br><br>Additional photos available upon request. Full refund if not satisfied. Self-Published paperback
Bookseller reference : 066608
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David English Camak
Human Gold From Southern Hills: Not a Novel But a Romance of Facts FIRST EDITION
Greer South Carolina: Published Privately by The Author as a Companion Volume to his Lake Junaluska Prize Novel "June of the Hills"; Printed by The Parthenon Press Manufacturing Division of the Methodist Publishing House 1960. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. FIRST EDITION. Per the dust jacket front flap: "Dr. Henry C. Sprinkle Editor World Outlook New York writes: 'This book is more than a narrative of compelling interest; it is full of spiritual insight and kindles resolve. Written by an educational statesman who is gifted with imagination and dramatic skill this human story will capture the reader and hold him till his heart is won. To all who understand the constructive nature of Christian Faith at Work with Youth here is a book that will help in vital fashion.'" Hardcover. Burgundy linen cloth boards with gold lettering on the cover and the spine. Illustrated with several photographs in black and white throughout. Book shows rubbing and some discoloration on the cover and spine. Pages have unevenly toned with foxing throughout including all edges. Dust jacket has 1/2" tear on top cover with some discoloration and foxing. Inside dj also bears foxing. Binding is tight and pages are clean. Edition is free from marginalia except for an inscription on the front pastedown that reads "24 May '71 For: Dexter From: Dad your great great grandfather is mentioned on page VII. Both book and dust jacket are in overall very good condition. Additional photos upon request. Full refund if not satisfied. Published Privately by The Author as a Companion Volume to his Lake Junaluska Prize Novel "June of the Hills"; Printed hardcover
Bookseller reference : 066114
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edited by H. [Hans] von Schubert, DD. (English translation by Rev. John MacPherson) D. D.
The Gospel of St Peter: Synoptic Tables with Translation and Critical Apparatus
Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark 1893. Soft cover. Very Good. Sewn in printed wraps. Some spotting to rear cover. Interior is unmarked. 4 31 pp. 8.75 x 5.75 inches. Tables correlating the Gospel of Peter fragment to its associated Septuagint verses and the four canonical Gospels Matthew 27-28 Mark 15-16 Luke 23-24 John 19-20. Preceded by a couple pages recording in several quotes the opinion of the early church Origin Eusebius etc. and concluding with the two-page English translation by Rev. John MacPherson. Hans von Schubert 1859-1931 was a German Protestant theologian and historian. He held professorships at the University of Strasbourg Kiel University and Heidelberg University. T. & T. Clark paperback
Bookseller reference : 012667
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English Church Union
The English Church Union Annual Directory 1880 Plus Rules of the English Church Union First Edition
London: Self-Published 1880. First Edition. Softcover. Good. Black quarter cloth binding with yellow paper boards. White slip on front cover with black type. 224pp. Covers soiled with a few tears. Spine has a ex-library sticker and inside front cover there is a bookplate. Front and back inner hinge starting. Pages moderately age-toned. Text body is free from underlining highlighting or notes. Good only. Full refund if not satisfied. Self-Published paperback
Bookseller reference : 063914
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English Church Union
The English Church Union Annual Directory 1884 Plus Rules of the English Church Union Revised 1881 First Edition
London: Self-Published 1884. First Edition. Softcover. Good. Dark blue quarter-cloth binding with blue paper boards. White paper slip on front cover with black type. 250pp. plus ads. Spine slightly cocked. Covers mildly soiled. Ex-library sticker on spine and previous owner's bookplate inside front cover. A crack between a text block but binding is still tight. Text body is free from underlining highlighting or notes. Full refund if not satisfied. Self-Published paperback
Bookseller reference : 063917
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English Church Union
The English Church Union Annual Directory 1885: List of Members and Associate-Members of the English Church Union Arranged Alphabetically and According to the Branches to Which They Belong; Added to Which are the Names of the Council and the Officers of the Society Together with a Statement of Its Principles and Objects First Edition
London: Self-Published 1885. First Edition. Softcover. Good. Brown paper bindings. First 35 pages or so are ads. 335pp. Front cover and first few pages are starting to detach. Back cover is missing. Bookplate on second ad page. Spine and front cover have chips and tears. Binding is starting to come apart but pages are still holding together well. Little to no age-toning inside. Text body is free from underlining highlighting or notes. Good only. Full refund if not satisfied. Self-Published paperback
Bookseller reference : 063916
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English Church Union
The English Church Union Annual Directory 1881
London: Self-Published 1881. First Edition. Softcover. Good. Light blue paper bindings. First couple dozen pages or so are ads. 224pp. Original front cover probably missing. Bookplate pasted on first page which is the new front cover. Spine is darkened with chips and tears. Covers detaching. One detached page laid-in booklet. Triple thread binding is coming apart but pages are still holding together. Mild foxing. Text body is free from underlining highlighting or notes. Good only. Full refund if not satisfied. Self-Published paperback
Bookseller reference : 063915
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English, Bella
Last Lion : The Fall and Rise of Ted Kennedy
Simon & Schuster. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean average condition without any missing pages. Simon & Schuster unknown
Bookseller reference : GRP102302403 ISBN : 1439138176 9781439138175
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English, Bella
Last Lion : The Fall and Rise of Ted Kennedy
Simon & Schuster. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Simon & Schuster unknown
Bookseller reference : GRP57891975 ISBN : 1439138176 9781439138175
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Albert Huck; Hans Lietzmann, Reviser; Frank Leslie Cross, English Edition
A Synopsis of the First Three Gospels
Tubingen: J.C.B. Mohr Paul Siebeck 1936. Ninth Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 0x0x0. German English Greek and Latin text. Dark brown cloth binding. Multiple pages have triple columns. 213pp. plus 2 pages of ads. Covers have some places rubbed and a few minor stains and spine is lightly sunned. Previous owner's name is written within the front cover. Slight browning to the pages' borders. Text body is free from underlining highlighting or notes. Full refund if not satisfied. J.C.B. Mohr (Paul Siebeck) hardcover
Bookseller reference : 062335
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Patrick Rouillard; English Translation: Charles L. Roll
Cartagena de Indias
South America: Compania Litografica Nacional S.A 1986. Hardcover. Like New/Like New. 12-1/2 x 9-1/2. Patrick Rouillard Photographer. A beautiful collection of offers color photographs present a creative view of Cartagena: its beaches outstanding architecture and its inhabitants as they go about their days in this warm inviting city. Unpaginated. Brown textured boards gold gilt print front and spine. Panoramic photo on front dust jacket continues on back. Slip cover shows slight wear to upper edges spine tail and corners. Full refund if not satisfied. Compania Litografica Nacional S.A hardcover
Bookseller reference : 061366
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Mackey, Philip English (Ed)
A Gentleman Of Much Promise: the Diary of Isaac Mickle 1837 - 1845 2 Vols
Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press 1977. First Edition. Hardcover Original Cloth. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. 8vo. 2 vols. boxed set. Too large for Priority envelopes. Size: 8vo. 531 pages. 2-volume set complete. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 4. Shipped Weight: 4 pounds or less. Category: Biography & Autobiography; History. ISBN/EAN: 9780812277227. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. University of Pennsylvania Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 048103 ISBN : 0812277228 9780812277227
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English Church Review
The English Church Review Volume 2 - January - June 1911
London: Longmans Green & Company 1911. First Edition. Hardcover Original Cloth. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. 8vo. Binding a little soiled light rubbing. Paper lightly age toned some very light foxing. Size: 8vo. 288 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 4 pounds or less. Category: Religion & Theology; Religion & Theology. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Longmans, Green & Company hardcover
Bookseller reference : 052556
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(English Church Review)
The English Church Review Volume 1 - July - December 1910
London: Longmans Green & Company 1910. First Edition. Hardcover Original Cloth. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. 8vo. Binding rubbed light edge wear spine label chipped at edge. Paper lightly age toned scattered light foxing. Size: 8vo. 289-582 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 4 pounds or less. Category: Religion & Theology; Religion & Theology. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Longmans, Green & Company hardcover
Bookseller reference : 052555
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English, Thomas H
Emory University 1915-1965 A Semicentennial History
Atlanta: Emory Univ 1966. First Edition. Hardcover Original Cloth. Very Good Condition/Good. Octavo standard book size. Dust jacket rubbed little edge wear. Name stamped inside an in ink on half-title page. First eleven pages pencil scored and some notes and scoring in the end section lists of names. Size: Octavo standard book size. 280 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 4 pounds or less. Category: Education; History. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Emory Univ hardcover
Bookseller reference : 054841
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Showalter, English
A Career Guide for Phds and Phd Candidates in English and Foreign Languages
New York : Modern Language Assn of Amer 1989. Fourth Printing. Paperback. Very Good. Paperback. Some highlighting. vi 87pp. Full refund if not satisfied. Modern Language Assn of Amer paperback
Bookseller reference : 040049 ISBN : 0873521463 9780873521468
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English Institute
Literary Criticism--Idea and Act: The English Institute 1939-1972 :Selected Essays
Berkeley CA: Univ of California Press 1974. Second Printing. Hardcover. Very Good /Near Fine. Navy cloth with gold spine lettering. No writing in the book. Mylar cover. vi 650pp. index. Solid copy. Full refund if not satisfied. Univ of California Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 028392 ISBN : 0520025857 9780520025851
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Charles Burroughs Anderson and Earle W. English
The Cap and Gown 1925 Volume XXX First Edition
Chicago : The Junior Class of the University of Chicago 1925. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good . 0x0x0. Illustrated. Burgundy cloth with embossed lettering and design. Previous owner's name written inside front cover. There is no other writing in the book unusual for a yearbook. Illustrated. 525pp. University of Chicago annual in great shape. Includes Convocation bulletin with several other memorabilia. Full refund if not satisfied. The Junior Class of the University of Chicago hardcover
Bookseller reference : 028933
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Preben Kannik. English Edition Edited By William Y. Carman
Military Uniforms of the World in Colour.
London England: Blandford Press. Hardback. some stains and small tears to d/j. book Blue cloth with gilt lettering. prev owners name inside. Contents: Preface. Introduction. Uniforms in Great Britain. . The Colour Plates. Uniforms. Military Technology. Index. Illustrated. 278 pp. We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts Theology History Politics Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions and all types of Academic Literature. . Very Good. Cloth. Reprint. 1971. Blandford Press
Bookseller reference : 094526 ISBN : 0713704829 9780713704822
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