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1805rif. 003920Preston. NELSON Lord Horation; DIBDIN Thomas. The Death of Nelson on the Twenty First of October. Sung by Mr. Incledon in the Interlude of Nelson's Glory at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden. London: Printed & Sold by Preston at his Wholesale Warehouses 97 Strand 1805. Folio bifolium 320 x 240 mm pp. 4. Engraved musical notation and printed text. Small holes and minor wear along former stitching line old folds a little creasing and light marking but a sound and well-preserved example. Good. Scarce patriotic sheet music issued in the immediate aftermath of the Battle of Trafalgar and the death of Admiral Lord Nelson on 21 October 1805. Written by the dramatist and songwriter Thomas Dibdin 1771-1841 the piece formed part of Nelson's Glory a theatrical interlude performed at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden one of several productions mounted in response to Britain's greatest naval victory. The lyrics celebrate Nelson's triumph over the combined French and Spanish fleets while simultaneously memorialising his death in battle. The song was performed by the celebrated tenor Charles Incledon 1763-1826 among the most popular singers of the Georgian stage. His prominent appearance on the title-page reflects both his celebrity status and the commercial appeal of such commemorative productions. Printed by the Strand music publisher Preston and sold for one shilling the work was intended for immediate performance and domestic consumption during the wave of public mourning and patriotic enthusiasm that followed Trafalgar. . Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 1805. Preston paperback
1811rif. 017152London: F.C. and J. Rivington; T. Payne; Wilkie and Robinson 1811. Book measures 29.5x24.5.cm. viii 299pp 18 full leaf prints of early woodcuts. Bound in modern cloth red leather title label. Minor abrasion wear. Binding in very good clean firm condition. Internally offsetting opposite woodcuts. Pages clean. A good solid clean copy. . Cloth. Very Good. Quarto. F.C. and J. Rivington; T. Payne; Wilkie and Robinson Hardcover
2003rif. BN672092Feryane Livres en gros caractères 2003. 2003. Softcover. Et puis tu meurs. édition en gros caractères Et puis tu meurs. édition en gros caractères Michael Dibdin Feryane Livres en gros caractères paperback
1830rif. C219722London: Goulding D'Almaine Potter and Co. 1830. Hardcover Hardcover. Very Good. Octavo. xii 123pp 34 plates of examples and 5 illustrations. Contemporary quarter cloth over plain boards with paper spine label. Covers rather worn contents lightly foxed otherwise very good. No jacket c.1930. 9th edition enlarged. Goulding, D'Almaine, Potter, and Co., hardcover
2014rif. 1-1491573074Brilliance Audio 2014. MP3 CD. New. mp3 una edition. 6.75x5.25x0.50 inches. Brilliance Audio unknown
1838rif. 1011R3London: For the Author by C. Richards 1838 . First edition. Leather. Very Good. 10" by 6.5". Not Stated . The very scarce first volume of this extra-illustrated large paper edition of Dibdin's final work illustrated throughout with engraved plates. Bound in half crushed morocco with marbled paper-covered boards. A richly illustrated travel narrative that records English bibliographer Thomas Frognall Dibdin's visits to libraries book collections historic sites and landscapes in the North of England and Scotland. Volume I concerned with the North of England is illustrated with a frontispiece eleven plates and extra-illustrated with fourteen further mounted vignettes on India paper. Bound in half crushed morocco with marbled paper-covered boards. Externally generally smart but rubbed to extremities and joints. Rubbing to spine head and tail. Fading and the odd mark to the paper-covered boards. The odd mark to the leather. Lower front hinge cracked and starting but firm. Internally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright with spotting to first and last few leaves. Very Good For the Author by C. Richards hardcover
1836rif. 1011H3London: John Major 1836. First edition. Leather. Good. 8.5" by 5.5". None Stated. The first edition of Dibdin"s engaging memoir of the rare book world a vivid glimpse into early 19th century bibliomania complete in two volumes. In a contemporary half calf calf binding with marbled paper boards. First edition. Complete in two volumes.A lively autobiographical work in which Dibdin reflects on his career as a bibliographer and clergyman recounting his encounters with collectors libraries and the rare book trade. Dibdin 1776-1847 was one of the most influential figures in the development of British bibliomania best known for The Bibliomania and Bibliotheca Spenceriana.An engaging and informative account of the golden age of book collecting. In a contemporary half calf calf binding with marbled paper boards. Externally sound. Small perforation mark to spine of volume I. Rubbing and bumping to extremities resulting in loss to calf more so to corners and joints. Rubbing to boards resulting in slight loss to paper. Chipping to calf at extremities of spine. Slight discolouration to spine and extremities. Previous owner's small ink inscription to front paste downs. Colour pencil annotation to front paste down of volume II. Hinges strained but firm. Light soiling to endpapers. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean. Scattered spotting to plates. Offsetting from plates to facing pages. The odd pencil inscription to margins from previous owner. The odd spot heavier to first and last few leaves. Good John Major hardcover
1838rif. 979F3DLondon: For the Author by C. Richards 1838. First edition. Leather. Fine. 11" by 8". Not Stated. The very scarce three volume extra-illustrated large paper edition of Dibdin's final work illustrated throughout with engraved plates and in sumptuous Riviere morocco bindings. The first edition of English bibliographer Thomas Frognall Dibdin's final work a richly illustrated travel narrative that records his visits to libraries book collections historic sites and landscapes in the North of England and Scotland.The very scarce large paper edition of this work one of only 100 unnumbered copies of this large paper edition produced bound in three volumes rather than two; volume II Scotland is spread over two volumes rather than the single volume of the trade first.In vibrant full morocco bindings by Riviere.Volume I concerned with the North of England is illustrated with a frontispiece eleven plates and extra-illustrated with fourteen further mounted vignettes on India paper.Volume II being the first part of the Scotland volume is illustrated with a frontispiece and forty four plates and mounted vignettes.Volume III being the second part of the Scotland volume is illustrated with a frontispiece and seventeen plates and mounted vignettes.These three volumes are extra-illustrated with thirty-one mounted vignettes and plates.Collated complete. In full morocco signed bindings with extensive gilt detailing to back strips. Externally exceptional. Light fading to back strips as is common with deep shades of morocco. Internally firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright with only the odd light handling mark to page perimeters. Fine For the Author by C. Richards hardcover
1804rif. 79596London: W. Dwyer Et Al. 1804. 21 x 13.5 cm. Rebound in half cloth binding. Frontis. XXLXXIII15711 errata pp. No advertisements. Paper with light foxing/ bit browned. Good copy. See pictures. W. Dwyer, Et Al. hardcover
1841rif. 148382London: John Murray 1841. First edition of this collection of patriotic and maritime-themed songs. Octodecimo bound in three-quarters morocco over red cloth with gilt titles and anchor detailing to the spine in six compartments within raised bands top edge gilt marbled endpapers tissue-guarded frontispiece with tissue-guarded illustrations by George Cruishank. In very good condition with rubbing to the extremities. Songs Naval and National of the Late Charles Dibdin compiled by his son Thomas Dibdin serves as both a preservation and celebration of Charles Dibdin’s influential patriotic songs which played a key role in shaping British national identity during the Napoleonic era. Known for their vivid depictions of sailors’ lives these songs blend sentimentality humor and moral fortitude reinforcing ideals of loyalty courage and British maritime supremacy. By compiling the collection with biographical notes and commentary Thomas Dibdin not only honors his father's legacy but also situates the songs within a broader cultural and historical framework highlighting their significance as tools of propaganda and morale during wartime. John Murray hardcover
1988rif. c093138Faber & Faber 1988. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition. Faber & Faber hardcover
1811rif. 905F35London: F. C. and J. Rivington; T. Payne; Wilkie and Robinson; et al 1811. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 12" by 10". Not Stated. A very smart facsimile of this sixteenth century chronicle of English history by John Rastell. Complete with eighteen charming woodcuts. A faithful facsimile of a work which was originally published in 1529.Illustrated with eighteen woodcut plates. Collated complete.The plates in this work depict Popes Emperors and Kings of England.A wonderful facsimile of John Rastell's important chronicle of English history from the earliest times up to the reign of Richard III.Bound without the half title.It is believed that only five-hundred copies of this facsimile were produced.Notable contents include biographies of Richard I William Rufus and King John as well as histories of other kingdoms in the Northern Hemisphere.This new edition was edited by Thomas Frognall Dibdin. Rebacked in a full calf binding with original boards restored. Externally smart. Rubbing to board perimeters. Endpapers renewed. Internally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright with only one or two spots. Bound without the half title. Very Good Indeed F. C. and J. Rivington; T. Payne; Wilkie and Robinson; et al hardcover
1803rif. 887F21Cheltenham: H. Ruff; Payne Faulder et al 1803 . First edition. Leather. Very Good. 9.5" by 6". Not Stated. The first edition of Thomas Frognall Dibdin's study of Cheltenham in an attractive half calf binding. The first edition of this work by Dibdin.A history of Cheltenham and its natural mineral waters. The mineral springs were discovered in 1716 and caused the town to become an important attraction during the Georgian era. This history was written during the town's heyday and discussed the important establishments of the town such as circulating libraries and theatres. Illustrated with a frontispiece engraved title page and one further plate. Collated complete.Including a concise view of the Gloucester county.Rebound in half calf with endpapers renewed. Rebound in half calf with marbled paper covered boards. Endpapers renewed. A touch of rubbing to head of rear joint otherwise externally excellent. Internally firmly bound. Significant closed tear bisecting frontispiece with tape repair to reverse of frontispiece. Engraved title page trimmed to perimeters. Pages clean and bright. Very Good H. Ruff; Payne, Faulder et al hardcover
1836rif. 869T35London: John Major 1836. First edition. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 9" by 6". None. A complete two volume set of this first edition from Thomas Frognall Dibdin with illustrations. Complete in two volumes. Volume one is illustrated with frontispiece and three plates. Volume two is illustrated with five plates. Collated complete. A biographical account from Thomas Frognall Dibdin an English bibliographer and reverend with anecdotes of numerous books and book collectors of his day. In the original half crushed morocco with patterned boards. Externally smart with rubbing and light bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine and the odd mark to the board. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot. Very Good Indeed John Major hardcover
1827rif. 107222London: Harding and Lepard 1827. Together with an account of polyglot Bibles polyglot Psalters Hebrew Bibles Greek Bibles and Greek Testaments; the Greek fathers and the Latin fathers. Fourth edition; greatly enlarged and corrected. In two volumes. Pp. ivxiv562iv580 1 engraved plate and small mounted specimen leaf Volume I corrigenda at end of Volume II; impl. 8vo; half dark green morocco the spines lettered and decorated in gilt marbled papered boards; edges slightly rubbed; t.e.g. others uncut and partly unopened; marbled endpapers; ribbon markers; bookplate on upper pastedowns small catalogue slip tipped-in after upper free endpaper Volume I large water stain to top fore-corner of the engraved plate and a couple of the surrounding leaves a little light offsetting from the bookmarkers scattered pale foxing; Harding and Lepard London 1827. Fourth edition large paper copy one of 250 thus. Windle & Pippin A3d. Contains much information not found in earlier editions. The plate is a facsimile of a page from the Complutensian Polyglot Bible and the mounted specimen leaf is from Pickering's 1826 Diamond Edition of the Greek New Testament. Harding and Lepard unknown
1824rif. 164843London: N 1824. Pp. ivlii912 title page vignette index errata; thick demy 8vo; early half calf over marbled papered boards rebacked not recently with the original gilt lettered and decorated spine laid on the gilt worn away from the decorations between the raised bands the boards a trifle rubbed edges lightly worn with a few mainly small surface chips heavier below top fore-corner of upper board both joints worn with the upper joint cracking; uncut; ribbon marker; hinges cracking book label of David Levine Sydney on upper pastedown some light foxing and browning occasional slight soiling; printed for Harding Triphook and Lepard and J. Major London 1824. First edition one volume issue. 100 large paper copies were issued in two volumes. Windle & A50a. Tipped-in after the upper free endpaper is an autograph letter from Dibdin signed and dated April 15 1814 with an integral address leaf to W. Godwin Bookseller franked by Earl Spencer in Bath. George John Spencer 2nd Earl Spencer 1758-1834 served as Home Secretary from 1806 to 1807. He was renowned for his vast and impressive book collection and was the instigator and first President of the Roxburghe Club the oldest society of bibliophiles in the world. Thomas Frognall Dibdin 1776-1847 was also a founding member of the Roxburghe Club. Earl Spencer was Dibdin's patron for many years opening up the library at Althorp to Dibdin for cataloguing. The resulting Bibliotheca Spenceriana a Descriptive Catalogue of the Books Printed in the Fifteenth Century and of Many Valuable First Editions in the Library of George John Earl Spencer is regarded as one of the most thorough and elaborate catalogues of a private library. In 1818 Spencer commissioned Dibdin to buy books for him on the continent a trip described in Bibliographical Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany 1821. Dibdin also wrote Aedes Althorpianae an account of Althorp giving many details of the library. The letter to Godwin is Dibdin's response to a request for a copy of Bibliotheca Spenceriana: 'Sir I understand you have solicited for a third copy of the B S as subscribed for last July - but am sorry to add that such third copy never came to my knowledge and there must have been a mistake somewhere. It is wholly out of my power to furnish you with it. I am Sir Your undeciphered T. F. Dibdin.' It is possible that the recipient could have been the writer and political philosopher William Godwin 1756-1836 widower of Mary Wollstonecraft and father of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley. At the time of the letter 1814 Godwin was a bookseller and publisher in partnership with his second wife Mary Jane Clairmont. In 1805 Mary Jane and William Godwin opened a bookshop and publishing house M. J. Godwin & Co. Among other popular titles the firm published The Swiss Family Robinson and Charles & Mary Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare. The bookshop also known as The Juvenile Library specialised in literature for children. N unknown
rif. 64808Oak Knoll Books New Castle. 1989 791pp. Illustrated. Halfleather with glassine wrapper and ribbon marker in slipcase. Printed in 250 copies. In very good condition. Oak Knoll Books, New Castle hardcover
1847rif. 830J15London: G.H. Davidson 1847-8. Leather. Very Good. 9.5" by 6.5". H.B. Hall. A comprehensive collection of the popular songs by Charles Dibdin published posthumously an early edition of this work complete in two volumes. A collection of the songs and poems of Charles Dibdin the noted British composer and musician who wrote over six-hundred songs during his life and was the most prolific English songwriter of his time.Including comprehensive notes of historical biographical and critical nature as well as Dibdin's most popular melodies and music with new piano-forte accompaniments. Also with a memoir of the author all by George Hogarth. Complete in two volumes. The fifth edition of this work.Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece by H.B. Hall. Collated and complete. In half calf binding with marbled boards. Externally sound with shelf wear and rubbing to the spines joints and extremities. Front joint of Volume I starting at the head. Small previous bookseller's sticker to the front pastedown of each volume. Internally binding is generally firm. A few spots to the first and last few pages and the odd spot throughout otherwise pages are generally bright and clean. Very Good G.H. Davidson hardcover
1803rif. 831P7Cheltenham: H. Ruff 1803. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. The first edition of one of Thomas Frognall Dibdin's important histories an interesting study of Cheltenham. The first edition.Thomas Frognall Dibdin's extensive history and study of Cheltenham and its natural mineral waters. The mineral springs were discovered in 1716 and caused the town to become an important attraction during the Georgian era. This history was written during the town's heyday and discussed the important establishments of the town such as circulating libraries and theatres. Including a concise view of the Gloucester county.Illustrated with a frontispiece engraved title page and one plate.Collated complete.Compiled by Thomas Frognall Dibdin the librarian of the second Earl Spencer at Althorp. Label of the Hereford City Library to the front paste down. Rebound in a modern cloth binding with new endpapers. Externally smart. Library label to the front paste down. Internally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned with the occasional spot. Library stamp to the frontispiece engraved title page title page and other leaves. Ink inscription to the head of the title page. Very Good Indeed H. Ruff hardcover
1817rif. 153987London: Printed for the author by W. Bulmer and Co. 1817. A splendid copy First edition of the book which defined a golden age of book collecting epitomising an era of aristocratic collectors and great libraries focused on black-letter and early printing large paper and vellum copies. Dibdin's classic remains eminently readable and is held in high regard by modern collectors even those collecting in areas alien to Dibdin. 3 vols royal octavo 238 x 151 mm. With 37 plates as called for; an additional plate "Presentation in the Temple" was not ready at time of publication and is aset usual not present here. Contemporary green straight-grain morocco spines gilt in compartments wide gilt border to covers broad gilt turn-ins pink endpapers gilt edges. Scattered minor rubbing skilfully retouched contents clean save for occasional light foxing bound without terminal imprint leaf in vol. I. An excellent copy. Lowndes p. 640; Windle and Pippin A28. hardcover
1821rif. 012622London: Shakspeare Press 1821. Gift inscription '' Rugby Shool Library Given by Sir John Johnstone August 1823 ''Complete in 3 volumes. Books measure 25.5x17.cm. Collation xxv7462lxxix1pp 555pp 2622lxiipp 83 plates correct as index. Bound in full calf. Each volume has been rebacked retaining the original boards raised bands leather title labels marble edges and endpapers. Boards rubbed/worn but repaired. All three bindings in very good firm condition. Internally school library bookplate occasional library stamp a few pages worn on edges occasional spotting/foxing. Pages and plates in good condition. A good solid set. . First Edition. Full Calf. Near Very Good. 8vo. Shakspeare Press Hardcover
1827rif. 764P30London: Henry Colburn 1827. First edition. Leather. Very Good. 8.5" by 5". Not Stated. The first edition of Thomas Dibdin's reminiscences of his time spent at various Theatres Royal in London a wonderful look behind the scenes at Georgian theatre. The first edition of this work.Complete in two volumes.A selection of the reminiscences of Thomas Dibdin reflecting on his time spent at the Theatres Royal of Covent Garden Drury Lane and Haymarket.Dibdin offers a unique insight into the world of the theatres in the Georgian era a time in which the theatre community dramatically blossomed.Illustrated with a frontispiece to Volume I.Bookplate of Janet Aldway to the verso to the front endpapers. Ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpapers 'Presented to the London Tailors Club by Mr. McNab Sept 1877'. Stamp of the London Tailors Club throughout to various pages. In a half crushed morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally generally smart with some rubbing to the boards and spines. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities. Bookplate to the verso of the front endpapers. Ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpapers. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some odd spots. Ink stamp to various pages. Very Good Henry Colburn hardcover
1799rif. 27328London: Drawn etch'd & pub.by Dighton Charing Cross April 1799 1799. The earliest recorded portrait of Thomas John Dibdin. NCBEL III 1129-30. One crease; in fine condition. Rare. Hand-colored etching 20.5 x 16.5 cm with the caption "Sans Souci Jun." With the portrait is the manuscript note: "This Portrait of myself / taken in the palmy days of white neckcloths and frills / when I was as you see rather younger than at present is presented / by Thomas Dibdin April 28 1841." Around the image of Dibdin are depictions of his plays and songs. A fine portrait of the actor and writer Thomas John Dibdin 1771-1841 who like the other famous thespian Dibdins was involved in the English theater from an early age. Thomas John was one of three illegitimate children of Charles Dibdin and actress Harriet Pitt and in his early years on stage he used the name "T. Merchant" and his writings were published anonymously a fact that the artist Dighton makes a playful reference to in giving the subject of his portrait the name "Sans Souci Jun." Charles Dibdin was the owner of the San Souci Theater in London. See the ODNB for both Thomas John and Charles Dibdin. (London:) Drawn, etch'd & pub.by Dighton, Charing Cross, April, 1799 unknown
rif. 175916Jonathan Cape 1978. first edition octavo black boards with gilt lettering to spine 192pp fine in nr fine d/w Jonathan Cape 1978 hardcover
1903rif. 026636Boston / London: The Bibliophile Society 1903. First Edition . Full Color Morocco. Fine. 9 1/4" Tall. 273 247 Pp. Volumes One And Two Of Four Only. Full Green Morocco Inlays Of Red Flowers And Green Leaves Gilt Stems Gilt Lettering And Design On Spine Top Edge Gilt Deckled Foredge And Bottom Edge White Morocco Inlaid Doublures Ornately Illustrated With Green And Red Design With Gilt Silk Endpapers Silk Bookmarks Bound In Gilt Rules Along Foredges Of Boards. Special Edition And Binding With Introductory Leaf Stating "Six Copies Of This Edition Are Printed On Japanese Vellum; One Of Which Is Assigned To The Library Of The British Museum; One To The Library Of Congress; One Is Presented To Dr. Richard Garnett; One Is Retained By The Society And Two Will Be Sold By Auction". Vellum Paper Watermarked "Bibliophile Society" In A Vertical Strip Near The Foredges. Extra Illustrated With Extra Frontispieces The Extra Frontispieces Being The Usual Frontispiece Engravings Entirely Hand Colored And Re-Signed "Pyle" Apparently By Pyle As The Signatures Are Correct. Further Extra-Illustrated With Original Marginal Watercolor Illustrations Mainly Of Bibliophile Scenes A Few Of Book Collecting 17 Illustrations In Volume I 26 Illustrations In Volume Ii. Volume I And Ii Only Apparently An Incomplete Project Of The Bibliophile Society And Pyle Probably One Of The Six Copies Identified On The Limitation Page In The Book But Also Possibly An Incomplete Special Edition. Well Preserved Fine Or Near Fine. The Bibliophile Society unknown
