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1919réf. 787R11New York & Chicago : Rand McNally & Company Publishers 1919. Brochure/Pamphlet. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5". Not Stated. A delightful guide to the city of Chicago Illinois also known as the Windy City. Detailing the sites educational religious industrial and notable buildings of the splendid city of Chicago.Very scarce possibly lacking a folding map to the rear of the work. Rand McNally was started with a printing shop in Chicago in 1856 by William Rand who was joined by Andrew NcNally as a partner two years later; they printed their first map in 1872 and are best known for their maps and transportation works.Richly illustrated with fantastic photographs of Chicago throughout as well as a city map at the start of the work.With advertisements at the beginning and end of the work. In the original paper wraps. Externally very smart with just some slight general wear. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed Rand McNally & Company, Publishers unknown
réf. DADAX1857152247New unknown
1955réf. 788R74London: Christie's 1955. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 10" by 7.5". Not Stated. An excellent catalogue for a Christie's auction of British ecclesiastical silverware bound by Edmund Worrell and with illustrations of these treasures. This catalogue was produced for an auction in aid of the Historic Churches Preservation Trust which took plate between January 5th and 30th 1955. Bound by Edmund Worrall of Birmingham with the original paper wraps bound in.With twenty-four plates bound to the rear of the work.With the small library stamp of Assay Office Library Birmingham to the front endpaper. Birmingham Assay Office tests and hallmarks precious metals and was founded in 1773. In a quarter crushed morocco binding. Externally very smart; spine is a little faded as to be expected. Small library stamp to the front endpaper. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed Christie's hardcover
1938réf. 789R73London: Kelly's Directories Ltd. 1938 . Cloth. Good. 8.5" by 6". None. A remarkable catalogue of prominent figures of Great Britain in 1938 printed by Kelly's. An alphabetical catalogue.Kelly's Directory was a trade dictionary listing businesses and tradespeople by town as well as the addresses of gentry and landowners. Founded in the mid nineteenth century by Frederick Festus Kelly it remains an important historical record for the inhabitants and trades of local areas. Complete with a bookmark advertising insurance.With the ownership inscription in pencil of A. V. Russell.Bound with thirty pages of publisher's advertisements to the front of the work. A fascinating insight into the important figures of Britain during the 1930s. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally a trifle worn with wear to the tail of the spine and boards. Internally binding is strained throughout with both hinges strained and exposed but firm. Pages have the occasional mark. Good Kelly's Directories Ltd. hardcover
1841réf. 121312London: Tilt & Bogue 1841. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 64mo - up to 3" tall. original blindstamped cloth hardcover spine decorated and lettered in gilt all page edges gilt illustrated throughout all correct as called for 191 pages plus one catalogue page contemporary gift inscription to flyleaf dated 1841 otherwise a very good complete copy. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom. H. Tilt & Bogue hardcover
1815réf. 045208London: Printed by W. Bulmre & Co. Cleveland Row; Sold by J. Hatchard Piccadilly 1815. Second Edition. . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Quarto. xvi 366 27 30 pages. COLLATES COMPLTE WITH 16 ENGRAVINGS including 4 in color. Hardcover bound in early half leather with brown orange and blue marbled paper-coverd boards. The binding is worn. The hinges are cracked but holding and the spine ends are chipped. The remains of an old paper label are on the front cover. Green endpapers. The text block is sound and clean. Printed with wide margins with untrimmed edges. Text is quite clean. The title page states 2nd edition 1815. There is a 27 page Appendix after the main section of 366 pages. The final 30 pages begins with a "List of drawings of Fruits Executed by Order of the Council. 1816-1817." There are also two lists of medals dated 1816 and 1817. Note there are NO further illustrations beyond the 16 called for. The final pages contain the Index List of Authors etc. Printed by W. Bulmre & Co., Cleveland Row; Sold by J. Hatchard Piccadilly hardcover
1925réf. 0069221925. Wraps. Near Fine. Eighteen mounted black and white sepia toned photographs of a replica model of King Ludwig II's castle Neuschwanstein. 12mo. 18 by 13.5 cm. The model was constructed between November 20 1924 and May 1 1925 by an unknown artist. The replica was done with meticulous attention to detail -- it is very impressive. The model looks like one of the elaborate confections made from Lego blocks but the model predates Lego which began in 1932. The photos show the model from different angles and ranges with both panoramic and close-up photos. The photos are mostly near full page with two smaller photos sharing a page. The ink writing on the cover is in a cursive now long in disuse and so we aren't able to decipher it in its entirely unfortunately. unknown
1851réf. FF6384Thomas Dean and Son 1851. ~Original blue cloth rebacked in near-matching blue cloth with original backstrip laid down. Gilt lettering and elaborate gilt decor to front board striking despite some rubbing to cloth. Gilt lettering to spine rubbed and with some loss near top spine where there are areas of loss to original cloth. Gilt lettering to rear board rubbed and the remains of ornate blindstamped design now faint. Some wear and rubbing to boards and board corners. All edges gilt. Small 8vo 12.4 x 18.2cm. Hinges sound. Original primrose yellow endpapers slightly soiled but uncracked at gutters. Inscription to front flyleaf: 'To dear Clara this small volume is presented with the best wishes of her affectionate Friend F Grout' . Dec. 18th 1851'. Mild dampstaining to blank front endpages only. Frontis and additional engraved title page with vignette both attractively hand-coloured. Decorated initials and numerous woodcut in-text illustrations throughout. Minor scattered foxing. 21pp. of publisher's advertisements bound in to rear. Loose 20th-century newspaper clipping with photograph of Crystal Palace at p. 64 with some offset browning to pp. 64-65. Published anonymously and undated; date taken from WorldCat and supported by 1851 inscription to flyleaf. A remarkable and revealing record of one of the defining events of Victorian Britain and of Victorian attitudes to the wider world with very attractive hand-colouring. First edition. ~Robust packaging. All UK orders trackable others on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. 1st edn Printed for the author. Hardback. Hardback. Very Good. 106 21pp. Thomas Dean and Son Hardcover
1993réf. 26717Alcapulco Mexico: Associon De Ingenieros De Minas Metalurgistas Y Geologos De Mexico A. C. 1993. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good-. Unmarked. ; Book Description; Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds. Covers are square with minor wear. Ships Safe and Fast. ; Memorias; B&W Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 890 pages DL1. Associon De Ingenieros De Minas, Metalurgistas Y Geologos De Mexico, A. C. paperback
1963réf. 27118Moscow Ussr: Subsoil Publishing House 1963. First Russian Edition. Hardcover. Very Good- with no dust jacket. Unmarked. ; Book Description; Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds. Covers are square with minor wear. Ships Safe and Fast. Published without Dust Jacket. ; Textbook; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 341 pages DC1. Subsoil Publishing House hardcover
1939réf. 30000Newfoundland Canada: Geologic Survey of Newfoundland 1939. Hardcover. Very Good-. Unmarked except for stamps of geologic survey. Slip cas hs broken corners in most cases and is slightly bent inward. Several maps mostly mine maps are well preserved. ; Book Description: folded maps in slip case. ; Bulletin No. 20; 4to 11" - 13" tall DE1. Geologic Survey of Newfoundland hardcover
1933réf. 39310Economist Office London 1933. First Edition. Hardcover. Good Condition ex-library/No Dust Jacket. Size: Folio <19". xii 672pp. Single volume only of set or series. Binding firm spine faded. Slight foxing front/rear pages but body of book mostly clean and unfoxed. Edges foxed and browned. Library rebind with new boards and end papers fitted along with usual library stamps. Covers slightly marked. Corners slightly bumped. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-5 kilos. Category: Economics; 1930s; History. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 39310. . This book is extra heavy and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries. Economist Office hardcover
1879réf. 769R10Not Stated: Alfred Mame et Fils 1879. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 4.5". Not Stated. A lovely and scarce pocket-sized two volume collection detailing all journeys around the world until 1832 starting with Ferdinand Magellan in French. Contains descriptions of the voyages of Sir Francis Drake Fernandez de Quiros Samuel Wallis James Cook Marion Dufresne George Vancouver James Wilson Frederic William Beechey and Theodore Laplace as well as many others.Each volume is illustrated with a full plate frontispiece.From the library of Eric Kenneth Prentice Back. Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years. He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition he served as base commander at Halley Faraday and Rothera stations. His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration.A handy and scarce little set providing a brief synopsis of all voyages made around the world between 1519 and 1832. In a quarter crushed morocco binding. Externally generally smart with some slight wear to the cloth-covered boards and bumping to the extremities resulting in a touch of loss to the cloth. Ownership bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally firmly bound. Pages have the odd instance of spotting but are otherwise bright and clean. Very Good Indeed Alfred Mame et Fils hardcover
1940réf. 8445Bristol: Gardiner And Sons Ltd 1940. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No DJ. First Edition. DESCRIPTION: Red paper wrappers with punched hole to upper spine corner. Catalogue of tools and prices along with two loose leaf inserts being a revised price sheets for 1940 and a discount sheet. Language: English. Book Condition: Very Good: Light wear to corners edges and spine. Minor creasing to spine. Tightly bound. Lightly toned pages. DJ Condition: No DJ Pages 264. Size: 8vo 24cm by 15cm. Gardiner And Sons Ltd hardcover
1886réf. 8393London: Ben. George 1886. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No DJ. First Edition. 45th annual edition. DESCRIPTION: Gilt illustrated red cloth with gilt titles and blue floral upper and lower bands. Blue title plate to spine with gilt lettering. Bevelled boards with gilt text block edges. Colour illustrated frontis and title page with a further 14 other coloured plates. Language: English. Book Condition: Very Good: Light wear to corners edges and spine ends. Wear to title plate with some loss of blue. Minor surface cracks to rear endpaper with slight weakening to hinge. Spotting and light foxing to fly pages and other prelims. Lightly toned pages with some faint light spotting and foxing to plate margins and reverse side. DJ Condition: No DJ Pages viii 296 adverts. Size: 8vo 20cm by 14.5cm. Ben. George hardcover
1923réf. 8452London: Brunner Mond & Co 1923. 1st Edition. Softcover. Good/No DJ. First Edition. DESCRIPTION: Dark over sized wrappers with titles to front. Language: English. Book Condition: Good: Wear to over sized edges and spine ends. Tightly bound. Age toned pages and spotting to some margins. DJ Condition: No DJ Pages 48. Size: 8vo 25cm by 19cm. Brunner, Mond & Co paperback
1835réf. 770R4Paris: Louis Janet c1835. Hardback. Very Good. 4" by 6". Not Stated. A very scarce French work for children comprising short stories illustrated with full plates. A collection of short stories for children including 'Les Polichinelles' 'Le Soldat Invisible' 'Les Petit Enfans dans le bois' and 'Le petit Gourmand'.In the French language.Illustrated with six plates. Collated.A particularly scarce work with no copies identical on Library Hub. In its original paper covered boards. Externally a trifle rubbed with the front joint cracked at the head and tail of the spine which is a little chipped. Bumping to extremities resulting in slight loss to the paper. Internally generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean bar the occasional spot. Very Good Louis Janet hardcover
1844réf. 771A40London: The Religious Tract Society 1844. Cloth. Near Fine. 5.5" by 4". Anon. A charming and scarce volume on the season of Autumn. Illustrated with beautiful engravings. A scarce volume held institutionally by two libraries only. Dated from Jisc 1844A fascinating book on the Autumnal season looking at the various seasonal plants fruits and animals to be found from September to November. Part of a group where each volume focuses on a different season published by the Religious Tract Society in 1844. With an illustrated title page five full plates and various engravings in text throughout. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally excellent with only minor shelf wear. Contemporary inscription to the front free endpaper dated 1856. Internally firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. With an illustrated title page and five full plates as well as engravings in text throughout. Near Fine The Religious Tract Society hardcover
1904réf. 012340Calcutta: Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing India 1904. Book measures 33.5x21.cm. 89pp. Bound in original publishers printed boards. Spine sellotaped wear and dust/dirt marking to boards library label and cancellation stamp. Internally occasional library stamp. Pages in good clean condition. A good clean copy in a worn binding. . Hardcover. Good. Quarto. Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing, India Hardcover
1904réf. 012341Calcutta: Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing India 1904. Book measures 33.5x21.cm. 87pp. Bound in original publishers printed boards. Spine sellotaped wear and dust/dirt marking to boards library label and cancellation stamp. Internally occasional library stamp. Pages in good clean condition. A good clean copy in a worn binding. . Hardcover. Good. Quarto. Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing, India Hardcover
1910réf. 012342Calcutta: Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing India 1910. Book measures 33.5x21.cm. 89pp. Bound in original publishers printed boards. Spine sellotaped wear and dust/dirt marking to boards library label and cancellation stamp. Internally occasional library stamp. Pages in good clean condition. A good clean copy in a worn binding. . Hardcover. Good. Quarto. Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing, India Hardcover
1918réf. 012345Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing India 1918. Book measures 33.5x21.cm. 39pp. Bound in original publishers printed softcover. Spine repaired with tape some dust marking library label cancellation stamp. Internally occasional library stamp. Pages in good clean condition. . Softcover. Good. Quarto. Superintendent Government Printing India
1900réf. 012344Calcutta: Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing India 1900. Book measures 33x21.cm. 167pp. Bound in original publishers printed boards. Spine sellotaped boards rubbed library label cancellation stamp. Internally occasional library stamp. Pages in good clean condition. . Hardcover. Good. Quarto. Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing, India Hardcover
1958réf. 55583921958. English Edition. softcover magazine stapled cover 48 pages illustrated photos very good some creasing along spine and edges pages clean. very good. Porsche Magazine articles: Birth of a Motor Dr. Lehman on legal tickets "The Tire The Road and The Art of Possibility unknown
1760réf. 2936London 1760. Rare Latin / Spanish version of this copper engraving of Somerset House and St. Mary le Strand in London. Circa 1770. Originally designed to be viewed through a zograscope. Good condition. Slightly wrinkled / creased with some small closed tears to sheet edge not affecting the actual engraving. A few pale spots of foxing. Neat repair to verso. Light water stains only obvious from otherwise blank verso. 280 x 420 mm image; 306 x 490 mm sheet. A zograscope is an optical device for magnifying flat images as the shape of the lens enhanced the sense of the depth shown in the picture. The precursor to 3D images! These were very fashionable in the late 18th century. Rare version latine/espagnole de cette gravure sur cuivre de Somerset House et St Mary le Strand à Londres. Vers 1770. Conçu à l'origine pour être vu à travers un zograscope. Bonne condition. Légèrement froissé / froissé avec quelques petites déchirures fermées sur le bord de la feuille n'affectant pas la gravure proprement dite. Quelques taches pâles de rousseurs. Réparation soignée au verso. Légères taches d'eau évidentes uniquement à partir du verso autrement vierge.28 x 42 cm image; 36 x 49 cm feuille. Un zograscope est un appareil optique pour agrandir des images plates car la forme de la lentille améliore le sens de la profondeur montrée dans l'image. Le précurseur des images 3D ! Celles-ci étaient très à la mode à la fin du XVIIIe siècle. unknown
