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2010réf. DADAX1164930613Kessinger Publishing 2010-09-10. paperback. New. 6.00x0.78x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Kessinger Publishing paperback
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1825réf. 009738Paris: Crapelet 1825 4 volumes 8vo 28 cm XXIV 344 pp.; 4 374 2 pp.; VIII 384 pp.; 4 446 2 pp. Contemporary red morocco-backed marbled boards spines with raised bands gilt-tooled compartments gilt lettering-pieces polished top edges fore- and bottom edges untrimmed green silk bookmarks marbled endpapers uniformly age-toned with occasional foxing; bookplates on pastedowns of each volume. Large-paper copy on papier vélin the binding signed by Thouvenin. A complete set of the French translation of the celebrated bibliographical travelogue by the Reverend Thomas Frognall Dibdin 1776-1847 the most influential English bibliographer and bibliophile writer of the Romantic period dedicated by the publisher G. A. Crapelet to the members of the Société des Bibliophiles Français. First published in English as the Bibliographical Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany 1821 the work is among Dibdin's most important and one of the great literary monuments of nineteenth-century bibliophily. Structured as 36 letters vols. I-II cover Dibdin's journey through Normandy -- Dieppe Rouen Caen Bayeux Coutances and the return to Paris via Falaise and Versailles -- while vols. III-IV are devoted principally to Paris with extended accounts of the Bibliothèque Royale its illuminated manuscripts and rare early printed books as well as the Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal Sainte-Geneviève and the Mazarine concluding with a journey to Strasbourg. Vol. III contains a separate translator's preface by Crapelet who notes the controversial reception of Dibdin's original among the French scholars and institutions it described. A desirable complete set in a distinguished contemporary binding by Joseph Thouvenin 1791-1834 one of the foremost Parisian bookbinders of the Restoration period. Crapelet hardcover
2010réf. DADAX1160271801Kessinger Publishing 2010-02-22. paperback. New. 6.00x0.76x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Kessinger Publishing paperback
2008réf. DADAX1436522196Kessinger Publishing 2008-06-02. hardcover. New. 6.00x0.81x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Kessinger Publishing hardcover
1829réf. 429816London: Jennings and Major 1829. Hardcover. Near Fine. Second edition. Three volumes. Octavos. 421; 428; 481 1pp. Illustrated. Rebound probably in early 20th century in half brown morocco gilt and pale marbled paper over boards. Small bookplate of Morris F. Tyler on the front pastwedown of each volume. A little rubbing at the extremities a few very faint spots on the boards a near fine set. Laid in is a brief Autograph Letter Signed by Dibdin to William Priestley Bookseller. Bifolium: first page used for the note the last page used as an address leaf interior pages blank. Old folds from mailing a couple of small holes and tears postmark remnant of a wax seal about very good. Dibdin writing for the noon post asks Priestley to send him the nine volumes of Burcard Gotthelf Struve's Biblioteca Historica. Besterman 2865 "in boards - as soon as conveneient today. Jennings and Major hardcover
2008réf. DADAX1436775051Kessinger Publishing 2008-06-29. paperback. New. 6.00x1.18x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Kessinger Publishing paperback
2008réf. DADAX0548841675Kessinger Publishing 2008-02-21. paperback. New. 6.00x0.88x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Kessinger Publishing paperback
1790réf. 1024F26London: For the Author: and sold by him at his warehouse 1790 . First edition. Leather. Good. 7" by 4.5". None. The very scarce first edition of this collection of songs selected from the works of composer Charles Dibdin published and sold by the author himself. The vanishingly scarce first edition of this work. A wonderful collected edition of the songs of English composer musician dramatist novelist singer and actor Charles Dibdin. ESTC T83587 Lacking the half title with an index to the rear. Inscriptions to the pastedowns with pencil inscriptions throughout. Dibdin penned over 600 songs during the course of his career. In a full calf binding. Light rubbing to back strip head and board perimeters. Hinges lightly strained but firmly held. Inscriptions to pastedowns. Lacking free endpapers and half title. Internally firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned with handling marks throughout. Pencil inscriptions throughout. Good For the Author: and sold by him at his warehouse hardcover
1994réf. 1028G52London: Faber and Faber 1994-1998. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 9" by 5.5". Not Stated. A smart three volume set of first edition copies of the fourth fifth and sixth novels in Michael Dibdin's 'Aurelio Zen' crime fiction series set in Italy. A three volume set. The first editions. In the publisher's original cloth bindings in the original unclipped dust wrappers. A set of novels by British crime fiction writer Michael Dibdin best known for inventing Aurelio Zen the principal character in 11 crime novels set in Italy. These three volumes are part of the Aurelio Zen mysteries including: 'Dead lagoon' 1994 the fourth novel in the series where Aurelio Zen returns to his native Venice to investigate the disappearance of a rich American resident. 'Cosi Fan Tutti' 1996 the fifth novel in the series where Zen finds himself in Naples in disgrace- and having the time of his life. 'A Long Finish' 1998 the sixth novel in the series where Zen finds himself back in Rome after being given another unorthodox assignment. In the publisher's original cloth bindings in the original unclipped dust wrappers. Externally excellent. Minor shelf wear to extremities. Dust wrappers are very smart with light shelf wear to edges. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine Faber and Faber hardcover
réf. 119597London Faber & Faber 1991. . First edition inscribed by the author in pen to title page; 8vo; interior lightly toned; publisher's black cloth spine lettered in white a very good edition with pictorial dust-jacket lightly rubbed on edges; 241pp. This is a very good inscribed copy of Micheal Dibdin's sixth novel. The dust-jacket designed by Irene von Treskow situates us in Oxford with its citation of quadrangle architecture the Racliffe Camera Tom Tower and the towers of Merton College Chapel St Mary's and All Saints. Dibdin's Oxonian thriller explores sex violence and murder. This edition is inscribed by the author 'For Clive Sinclair with admiration and humility'. Sinclair was a Jewish British author best known for Hearts of Gold 1979 Bedbugs 1982 and The Lady with the Laptop 1996. Dibdin reviewed Sinclair's work in The Independent and The Observer. They both lived transatlantic lives having grown up in England Sinclair studied and lectured at UC Santa Cruz and Dibdin studied in Canada and settled in Washington State. London, Faber & Faber, 1991. hardcover
2010réf. DADAX1165610582Kessinger Publishing 2010-09-10. paperback. New. 6.00x0.79x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Kessinger Publishing paperback
1854réf. 994N10Edinburgh: Wood and Co. 1854. Leather. Good. 10" by 7". None. The scarce first abridged edition to a collection of national folk songs from Scotland dating back to the fifteenth century. The scarce and first abridged edition of the Songs of Scotland a collection of traditional national folk songs collected by musicologist George Farquhar Graham. Published by Wood and Co. in 1854. Containing all three volumes.In half morocco half brown cloth. Contains in-text sheet music throughout. A binding stamp from Alex Banks Jr. based in Edinburgh to rear paste down.Scottish national melodies are known for both their longevity and popularity and this extensive collection celebrates this fact. Containing songs such as Roslin Castle My Ain Fireside and Oh Dinna Think Bonnie Lassie lyrics and music are recorded as well as numerous informative notes accompanying the songs which date back to the fifteenth century. In half morocco half brown cloth. Externally mostly smart with the odd small mark to boards. Edgewear with rubbing to the joints heavier to the front joint with small signs of cracking and to the extremities. Signs of creasing to spine. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Smudged marks to end papers. Internally firmly bound. Pages are clean and generally bright with slight age toning. Good Wood and Co. hardcover
1817réf. 111111113610W.Bulmer and Co. Shakespeare Press 1817. Hardcover. Acceptable. Printed for the Author by W. Bulmer and Co. Shakespeare Press; London 1817. Hardcover. Volume 2 Only. An Acceptable full leather binding rear board detached handling/scuffing to boards leather spine is dry and brittle with loss to top and bottom rubbing along board edges abrasion top front board corner marbled endpapers and pastedowns ribbon marker AEG with some blemishes some scattered foxing to front and back matters starting and partially cracked front hinge moisture stain to top of multiple pages age toning to text block without Dust wrapper. 8vooctavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches. 535pp. b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scans are available for any item please inquire. W.Bulmer and Co. (Shakespeare Press) hardcover
1986réf. 812A57London: Jonathan Cape 1986 . First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 9" by 5.5". None . A lovely first impression of this thrilling murder-mystery by Michael Dibdin. The first edition first impression of this thrilling murder mystery set in nineteenth century Florence around English poets Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning's home. Michael Dibdin is a British author of crime books creator of the best-selling Aurelio Zen mystery series. Complete with its unclipped dust wrapper. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely. The dust wrapper is unclipped and excellent. Internally firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Fine Jonathan Cape hardcover
1990réf. 799J35London: Faber & Faber 1990. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 9" by 6". Not Stated. A crisp first edition copy of this crime fiction novel from Michael Dibdin's famous Aurelio Zen series. The second book of this popular series. Signed by the author to the title page. The Aurelio Zen series are Dibdin's best known works. They provide an insight into less visible aspects of Italian society at the turn of the twenty-first century. Aurelio Zen is an anti-hero which adds to the irony and dark humour found in these books. There are eleven books in the series total. This is the second novel of this critically acclaimed series. 'Vendetta is a complex gripping vivid and unputdownable thriller that shows Michael Dibdin writing at the top of his form' Dust wrapper Review.In the original immaculate dust wrapper. Signed by the author to the title page. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally excellent with no discernible shelf wear. Original unclipped dust wrapper is excellent with no wear. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine Faber & Faber hardcover
1995réf. 800A29London: Faber and Faber 1995. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 9" by 5.5". None . A signed first impression of this mystery novel by Michael Dibdin a bright copy in its unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition first impression of this work. A mystery novel concerning a series of murders that are taking place around towns and cities all over America. By British crime writer Michael Dibdin creator of the popular character Italian police detective Aurelio Zen. Signed by the author to the title page. Complete with its unclipped dust wrapper. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only. The dust wrapper is unclipped and excellent with only minor shelf wear and a minor rubbing to the front wrap. Signed by the author to the title page. Internally firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Fine Faber and Faber hardcover
2003réf. 800A4London: Faber and Faber 2003. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 9" by 5.5". None . A signed first edition first impression of this novel by Michael Dibdin featuring his popular character of Aurelio Zen. The first edition first impression of this novel by Michael Dibdin. Signed by the author to the title page. The ninth entry in the popular detective fiction series featuring the Italian detective Aurelio Zen. In this novel a group of Austrian cavers come across human remains in the Italian Alps; Aurelio Zen is put on the case to prove the death was not accidental. In the unclipped dust wrapper. In the original publisher's binding over paper covered boards. Externally lovely. The dust wrapper is unclipped and excellent with only minor shelf wear. Signed by the author to the title page. Internally firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Fine Faber and Faber hardcover
1986réf. 699L34London: Jonathan Cape 1986. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed. 9" by 5.5". None. A smart first edition copy of illustrious author Michael Dibdin's second novel. 'A Rich Full Death' follows from his Sherlock Holmes pastiche 'The Last Sherlock Holmes Story' and is a 'relentlessly intriguing thriller with dazzling aplomb'. Michael Dibdin is best known for his series of crime novels featuring the anti-hero detective 'Aurelio Zen'. There are eleven novels in that series total. This novel is not from the Zen series. A work of historical fiction with the character Robert Booth 'manoeuvring entree' into the Florentine residence of Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cloth binding. With unclipped dust wrapper. Externally very smart with just some minor edge wear. Dustwrapper is also smart with light shelf wear and a few handling marks to the wraps. Light shelfwear to the head of spine to 'A Rich Full Death'. Stamp to the recto of front endpaper to 'A Rich Full Death' 'W T J Hockham'. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Near Fine Jonathan Cape hardcover
1989réf. 699L35London: Faber and Faber 1989-2000. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5.5". None. A very smart collection of Michael Dibdin novels. All first edition copies of his novels with two signed by the author. Comprising of: 'The Tryst' 1989 'The Dying of the Night' 1993 'Dark Spectre' 1995 and 'Thanksgiving' 2000. 'The Tryst' has Dibdin's signature tipped in to the title page. 'The Dying of the Light' bears Dibdin's signature to the title page. Michael Dibdin is best known for his series of crime novels featuring the anti-hero detective 'Aurelio Zen'. There are eleven novels in that series total. They provide an insight into less visible aspects of Italian society at the turn of the twenty-first century. Aurelio Zen is an anti-hero which adds to the irony and dark humour found in these books. 'The Tryst' follows psychiatrist Aileen Macklin who after attending a young murder witness Gary Dunn finds her marriage under strain and a disturbing link to her own past. 'The Dying of the Light' is a murder mystery novel set in a nursing home. 'Dark Spectre' is another thrilling crime fiction novel. It follows a series of murders in broad daylight where 'there is certainly nothing whatsoever to connect them with an obscure religious sect operating from an island in the Pacific North West'. 'Thanksgiving' follows a man who decides to visit his dead wife's first husband following her untimely death in a plane crash. A smart set of these novels written by an award winning author in the thriller and detective fiction genres. In the publisher's original cloth binding. With the unclipped dustwrappers. Externally all volumes are in excellent with just a small amount of edge-wear. Dustwrappers to 'Thanksgiving' and 'Dark Spectre' are very smart with minor shelf-wear. Dustwrappers 'The Tryst' and 'The Dying of the Night' are generally smart. Small chips to the head of dust wrapper to 'The Dying of the Light'. Tidemark to the head of dust wrapper to 'The Dying of the Light' at the head internally. Not affecting the externals. Library barcode sticker adhered to the verso of front flyleaf to 'Dark Spectre'. Internally all volumes are firmly bound. Signature tipped in to the title page of 'The Tryst'. Author's signature to the title page of 'The Dying of the Light'. Pages are very bright and clean. Near Fine Faber and Faber hardcover
réf. 228183Henry Colburn London 1837. 2 volumes: 446 pp 431 pp marbled edges and end-papers b&w engraved frontispiece some minor wear to boards overall a very good set in blue full calf bindings with gilt decorations and raised bands on spine. Inscribed on blank prelim: "Arthur Markam Nesfield with the best wishes for his future welfare of his friend - Richard Leigh - On his leaving Eton Christmas 1857". Henry Colburn, London, 1837 hardcover
2004réf. DADAX1904799019Parlux 2004-08-04. hardcover. New. 5.50x0.75x8.50. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Parlux hardcover
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