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Best.-Nr. 1616London: Printed for the Author by W. Bulmer and Co. Shakspeare Press 1817. Hardcover. Good. Tall octavo. Three volumes. I: vi vi ii ccxxv i 410 2 pages; II: iv 535 3 pages; III: iv 544 4 pages. With half-title to each volume present. Quarter black calf over black cloth. Title label. Illustrated as follows: I: 16 plates facing pages xiii xcii cxii cxii cxiii cxiv cxv cxxxviii cxlii not found in all copies since it was not ready at publication & absent here clxxi clxxix clxxx cxcix ccxi ccxvi 204-205 double-page textual engravings & woodcuts and 15 prints on india paper at pages xiv xcii ci cxxviii cxlvii cli cliv clxi clxvii clxxi clxxii clxxxii ccii etching in sepia 44 & 340; II: 6 plates facing pages 27 double-page 108 157 175 458 & 466 textual engravings & woodcuts and 11 prints on india paper at pages 157 172 380 395 401403 417 red pared calf with gold letterpress 466 two prints 490 etching in sepia & 518; III: 16 plates facing pages 51 199 206 249 263 281 293 302 327 344 351 368 435 440 475 & 477 textual engravings & woodcuts and 10 prints on india paper at pages 51 177 194 sepia 284 361 362 364 445 456 & 466. Jackson 40; Bigmore & Wyman I pp. 169-170; Lowndes II p. 640; Windle & Pippin A28. Ex-library copy with the library's perforated stamp on each title-page. Some browning. A very good copy. 0 London: Printed for the Author, by W. Bulmer and Co., Shakspeare Press, 1817. hardcover
Best.-Nr. 1253London: John Murray 1841. Hardcover. Good. Small octavo. xxxi 328 pages. Second edition. In a green cloth binding. Illustrated with 12 plates by George Cruikshank. 0 London: John Murray, 1841. hardcover
1978Best.-Nr. 9033839New York: Pantheon 1978. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. First U.S. edition. Author's first book. Bound in black cloth with spine and cover stamped in silver. Book is in fine condition. Dust jacket has light wear to extremities. 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches. 192 pages. Pantheon hardcover
Best.-Nr. 57821945-20Howes Limited W. F. Used - Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Howes Limited, W. F unknown
1811Best.-Nr. 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
1838Best.-Nr. 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
1836Best.-Nr. 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
1838Best.-Nr. 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
1841Best.-Nr. 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
Best.-Nr. B9781017380088Hardback. New. hardcover
1811Best.-Nr. 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
1823Best.-Nr. SKU1171126Payne and Foss and R. H. Evans 1823. Hardcover. Used; Very Good. London 1823; marbled paper covered boards; spine and corners calf; edge and corner wear with board exposed at corners; spine edges chipped; Mylar cover; joints split; 4to9 3/4" to 12" tall; interior foxed; Interior is clean and unmarked; 295 pages. Additional shipping charges may need to be requested due to size or weight of book. Payne and Foss and R. H. Evans hardcover
1903Best.-Nr. 50084Boston: The Bibliophile Society 1903. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Very good. Quarto Limited wition of 483 sets bound in green and ivory paper over boards. Each with a frontis with an etching by W.H.W. Bicknell after a painting by Howard Pyle. A light abrasion on front cover of volume 4 otherwise a very good sound set. Laid into volume 1 is a unique disclaimer from the printer indicating a misprint on one page and the determined to be a misprint by members of the 'Council' in charge of the printing. He goes on to dramatize the comic decisions made by the printers proof readers and editor. Inspite of this it still slipped through the cracks and "idioddities" went topress. The errata is printed on Bibliophile Society watermarked paper. The Bibliophile Society hardcover
1803Best.-Nr. 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
1821Best.-Nr. 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
Best.-Nr. #[38516]The first and best edition each volume ca. 500-600 pages. With 83 engraved plates 64 other illustrations on India paper mounted in the text and many textual illustrations. Bound in half Morocco but all hinges broken one backstrip missing. Uncut. Text and plates complete and in good quality. The set needs rebinding. unknown
1841Best.-Nr. 9002830London: John Murray 1841. Hardcover. Very good condition. George Cruikshank. Collected and arranged by Thomas Dibdin with characteristic sketches by George Cruikshank. Bound in contemporary full brown calf with rules stamped in gilt on the covers and spine. The title is stamped in gilt on a black label on the spine. Five raised bands on the spine. Top edge gilt. Marbled end papers. From a non-circulating library with bookplate and a pocket at the rear. Wear at the head and the heel of the spine. Front board detached. John Murray hardcover
1858Best.-Nr. 16035London:: Henry G. Bohn 1858. 7.5 x 4.75 inches. Single leaf from the 1858 edition of Hans Holbeins Dance of Death by Francis Douce & Thomas Frognall Dibdin. The leaf portrays the angel Gabriel comforting Daniel - Daniel VIII:17. with text lines beneath. Excellent woodblock and leaf in excellent condition. Top corners with a little bit of bleed from previous adhesive on verso overall excellent and suitable for framing. 7.5 x 4.75 inches. The reproduction fomr the Douce & Dibdin were cut from wood by Messrs. Bonner and Byfield. The authors aimed to provide extremely accurate woodcut representations of the original Holbein designs to readers. This leaf shows the clarity of line and beautiful use of light and shade which Holbein had achieved in his original work . [Henry G. Bohn,] unknown
Best.-Nr. 41897London Harding & Lepard 1827; reprint Martino 2000. Hard Cover. 8vo; two volumes in one: iv xiii 562; iv 580 p.; 22.5 cm. Besterman 1374. First published 1802 and intended as a 64-page vade mecum for collectors the fourth and best edition reprinted here grew to nearly 1200 pages and describes 3500 editions of the classics. Alphabetical by author and then chronological by publication date with long annotations and cross-references this work includes polyglot bibles and psalters Hebrew bibles Greek bibles and testaments and the Greek and Latin fathers. Stock# 41897. Fine binder's cloth; new from the publisher. London, Harding & Lepard, 1827; reprint Martino 2000 hardcover
Best.-Nr. 5736067like new. unknown
1841Best.-Nr. 666609John Murray 1841. First Edition. Leather Binding. Near Fine. Beautiful inlaid binding by Kelliegram ca. 1920s signed at rear. Near fine in full dark blue crushed Levant morrocco spine with raised bands gilt shell devices and three small gilt balls at corners of gilt-ruled compartments covers bordered with a single gilt fillet front cover features an elaborate inlaid and tooled ship under sail composed of ca. a dozen inlays in red three shades of brown and two grays transfixed by a trident edges of boards and inner dentelles tooled in gilt red silk endpapers slight wear. Illustrated with 12 plates by George Cruikshank. John Murray unknown
2005Best.-Nr. SBBI-mon0000157876Faber & Faber 2005. paperback. Good. Our good condition books are generally good for reading but not for gifting or collecting. They could have imperfections such as creasing fanning inscriptions margin notes yellowing staining on edge or cover or pages bumps scuffs etc etc sometimes multiple of these. It's a wide category that encompasses anything that isn't almost-new down to anything that is slightly better than poor. We would NOT recommend gifting Good books - these should be considered reading copies. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order at least not without checking with us first although we don't always have time to check. We aim to dispatch prompty the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only. Faber & Faber paperback
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1821Best.-Nr. 2020421London: Shakespeare Press for the author 1821. 1st edition. Supplement bound after volume 3. 3/4 brown pebbled leather with 5 raised bands and marbled boards & endpapers T.E.G. Ex-library Marlboro College and Boston Atheneum some plates foxed no tissue guards occasional in-text foxing but generally clear hinges tape reinforced inside and out bindings tight light edge rubbing: VG. 8vo. Shakespeare Press (for the author) hardcover
