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ref. PSHB6249Faber 1988. 1st edition. Hardcover. Fine in fine dustjacket. Signed by the author. Very nice copy of the first Aurelio Zen crime novel set in Perugia where the head of a powerful local family has been kidnapped. Faber, 1988 hardcover
1903ref. 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
2010ref. DADAX1108009344New unknown
ref. 6874London Whittingham 1814. . Bound full marrocco blind tooling gilt on boards gilt spine gilt title on spine marbled plates 8x12cm 79pp 44pp 70pp illustrated b/w. front cover loose. It was the author 's first production. Correctly given from copies used in the theatres by Thomas Dibdin. London, Whittingham, 1814.** hardcover
1843ref. 004641114 New Bond Street London: Dickinson 1843. No Binding. Very Good. TC Dibdin. The title page and 6 B&W plates as called for Drawn from Nature and executed on stone by TC Dibdin. Title page with decorative fonts within double lined border plate 2536cm mounted 3042cm. Plate 1.The Dolgarrog engraver and artist TC Dibdin 1843 image 3123cm mounted 4229.5cm. Plate 2.At Trefriw near Llanrwst engraver and artist TC Dibdin 1843 image 2332cm mounted 3042cm. Plate 3.Pont y Pair engraver and artist TC Dibdin 1843 image 31.523cm mounted 4229.5cm. Plate 4.Penmachno on the Conway 1843 image 23.531.5 mounted 3042cm. Plate 5.Rhaidr y Wennol 1843 image 31.523cm mounted 4229.5cm. Plate 6.Caunant Mawr Llanberis 1843 with fishermen image 31.523cm mounted 4230cm. Most of these plates cannot be bought elsewhere and are uncommon to say the least. Dickinson unknown
ref. PSHB4401Faber 1988. 1st edition. Hardcover. Fine in fine dustwrapper some slight page tanning as is usual with this book. An exceptionally nice copy of the first of the author's Aurelio Zen crime novels. Faber, 1988 hardcover
1805ref. 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
2014ref. 1-1491573074Brilliance Audio 2014. MP3 CD. New. mp3 una edition. 6.75x5.25x0.50 inches. Brilliance Audio unknown
1838ref. 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
1836ref. 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
1838ref. 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
1811ref. 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
1803ref. 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
1836ref. 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
1847ref. 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
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1991ref. 207890New York: Vintage Books 1991. First Edition; Sixth Printing. Softcover. Very Good in wraps. Vintage Books unknown