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1983réf. 459299London : Folio Society 1983. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 8 volumes : illustrations maps ; 26 cm. Notes; Text reproduced from the Everyman edition 1910. Subjects; Gibbon Edward 1737-1794. Rome History Empire 30 B.C.-476 A.D. Byzantine Empire History To 527. London : Folio Society hardcover
réf. FORT802591Henry T. Coates & Co. Used - Good. 5 Volume set. The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Octavo. Half bound in blue leather with gilt lettering and raised bands on spine; Marbled paper covered boards and endpapers. Top edges gilt. Henry T. Coates & Co hardcover
1930réf. 346H5276New York: The International News Company 1930. Book. Illus. by Tresilian S.; Robinson T.H.; Wenban R.; Bestall A.E.; Holloway Cyril; Cleaver Reginald; Peddie T.H.; Goss G.W.; Inns Kenneth; Prater Ernest; Abbey S.;. Very Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Generously illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Features: Our Wild Boar - Coolies were afraid to work on a tea plantation in Assam India due to a huge wild boar; Two Mysteries - Two strange incidents that happened in a North Country hospital during WWI; Bred in the Bone - What happened to an Australian aborigine couple who offended their tribal elders; Photo of an excellent example of French topiary; Round the World in a "Baby" Car - Part II of II of Gladys de Havilland's world-tour in a midget car with photo of her in Hollywood talking to Mr. Lupino Lane plus five other wonderful photos; The Forbidden Valley - The fascinating photo-illustrated account of how RCMP officers Horsfield Berger and Greenfield accompanied a surveyor sent to the Kitwancool Valley in Northern British Columbia where the local natives had previously evicted the few settlers wanting nothing to do with the white man - with photos and illustrations; the "Fool Afoot" in Italy - Part V - John Gibbons continues his amusing walking trip; Photo and explanation of "Sati" memorials in India where wives were burnt in the same funeral pyre as their deceased husbands; The Haunting of the "Flamingo" - Bad luck strikes a vessel named Flamingo after her third engineer takes a shot at an albatross; Filming in the Wilds - Part II - Major C. Lestock Reid and his film crew experience major adventures as they attempt to film an adventure story in Siam - with photos; The Brand of the "Circle H" - A charming little story from the far west by Edith Ammons Kohl; Payment in Kind - A curious tale from Western India; The Mystery of the Post - Sergeant A.R. Cooper of the French Foreign Legion is sent to a lonely Moroccon outpost where N.C.O.s have been murdered - with photos; My Island Home - Henry G. Lamond describes his idyllic life on Homestead Bay on South Molle Island - article with photos; and more. 84 pages plus 32 pages of great ads. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A lovely vintage copy of this fascinating issue. The International News Company Paperback
1946réf. L3 box1020 b1The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Three Volume Set. By Edward Gibbon. The text edited by J. B. Bury with notes by Mr. Gibbon the introduction and the index as prepared by Professor Bury and a Letter to the Reader from P. Guedalla. Illustrated from the etchings by G. B. Piranesi. 1946 The Heritage Press. Hardcover 3 volumes total 2538 pp. The Heritage Press. hardcover
1796réf. 165516London: A. Strahan T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davies 1796. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 2 vols. 703p; 726p. Rebound. A set of two large hardcover books rebound in blue cloth. Volume 1 is in essentially fine condition apart from some very minimal foxing. Text unmarked and binding quite secure. Volume 2 has a small hole in the title page and penetrating as far as page 12 and on the blank rear free endpaper. Otherwise only mild occasional foxing unmarked text and secure binding. Overall this pair of volumes is in very nice condition. A two-volume anthology of Gibbons' lectures essays and correspondence. Most selections are in English but a substantial amount is in French. Both volumes measure approx. 11.2" x 8.75 A. Strahan, T. Cadell Jun., and W. Davies hardcover
1825réf. 16506London: Plummer for McLean Goodwin et al 1825. Reprint. Hardcover. Good. A New Edition" of the history the first volume of which was first published in 1776 and in full in 1788. Two volumes in each bound book. Vol. XII includes general index for all. Half leather raised bands and marbled paper boards. Spines with gold stamped decoration and gold lettering on red and black background. Blue marbled endpapers and all edges marbled. Some rubbing on front & rear boards & edges. Frontis in volume one with offsetting on title page. Large folding map in volumes I and II: one has 3" tear. Some foxing especially on pages around maps and illustration of Hadrianus. The other books have a little foxing on title pages only. First book is good others in very good condition. All books are tight straight and unmarked. Not available for international shipping. Plummer (for McLean, Goodwin, et al) hardcover
1838réf. 321024London: T. Cadell; C. and J. Rivington et al. 1838. New edition. Steel-engraved frontispiece portrait by Dean after Joshua Reynolds foxed in volume I three folding engraved maps. 8 vols. 8vo. Bouind in full green contemporary morocco a.e.g. Bookplates. New edition. Steel-engraved frontispiece portrait by Dean after Joshua Reynolds foxed in volume I three folding engraved maps. 8 vols. 8vo. T. Cadell; C. and J. Rivington, et al. unknown
1838réf. 321024London: T. Cadell; C. and J. Rivington et al. 1838. New edition. Steel-engraved frontispiece portrait by Dean after Joshua Reynolds foxed in volume I three folding engraved maps. 8 vols. 8vo. Bouind in full green contemporary morocco a.e.g. Bookplates. New edition. Steel-engraved frontispiece portrait by Dean after Joshua Reynolds foxed in volume I three folding engraved maps. 8 vols. 8vo. T. Cadell; C. and J. Rivington, et al. unknown books
1849réf. 19970London. 1849. A classic work in the theory of colonization the culmination of Wakefield's attempt at a theory of colonization based upon scientific principles. His ideas influenced colonial officials and practices in Canada Australia and New Zealand and in the latter place Wakefield was instrumental in establishing a permanent British colony. "The importance of Wakefield's achievements in colonial matters can hardly be overestimated. The tangible fruits of his labours are the least part of their result for all subsequent colonial development has followed the direction of his thought" - DNB. Half title. Modern half calf and marbled boards spine gilt leather label. Early ownership signature on titlepage minimal foxing. Very good plus. FERGUSON 5235. DNB XX pp.449-52. hardcover
1849réf. 19970London. 1849. A classic work in the theory of colonization the culmination of Wakefield's attempt at a theory of colonization based upon scientific principles. His ideas influenced colonial officials and practices in Canada Australia and New Zealand and in the latter place Wakefield was instrumental in establishing a permanent British colony. "The importance of Wakefield's achievements in colonial matters can hardly be overestimated. The tangible fruits of his labours are the least part of their result for all subsequent colonial development has followed the direction of his thought" - DNB. Half title. Modern half calf and marbled boards spine gilt leather label. Early ownership signature on titlepage minimal foxing. Very good plus. FERGUSON 5235. DNB XX pp.449-52. hardcover books
réf. 24949By Wm. Lewis Herndon and Lardner Gibbon Lieutenants United States Navy. In three volumes. Washington: Robert Armstrong Public Printer 1853 - 54 Med.8vo. 1. Part I. By Lieut. Herndon. 417ivpp. 16 tinted lithograped plates appendix. 2. Part II. By Lt. Lardner Gibbon. x339pp. 36 lithographed plates some tinted 2 hand-coloured folding lithographed maps appendix. 3. 3 lithographed folding maps 2 with hand-colouring. The expedition started in Peru and ended at the mouth of the Amazon. "An excellent book on the regions mentioned." - Borba de Moraes p.399 who lists just the three maps in the third volume this copy has two extra maps. In the original cloth the map case having been rebacked usually this book is found in appalling condition due to the poor quality of the paper. However this copy is particularly clean with very little browning of the text none on the plates and the maps are very good with only the occasional split. The covers on volume I are faded unevenly and volume II has been bound-in upside down. A very nice set of the first edition in the publisher's cloth. We have been selling antiquarian books on Africa Oceania archaeology anthropology travel and the ancient world for over forty years. All our books are carefully catalogued and they are in excellent condition unless stated in the description. All shipments are fully insured at our expense. All books are carefully packaged in new packaging material and despatched by registered or recorded mail or by a courier service; the customer is always able to track their shipment. All sales are accompanied by a VAT invoice. Photographs may be supplied if requested.O hardcover
réf. 22027Paris Chez le Directeur de la Décade philosophique, An Ve de la République 1796 in 8 (20x13) 2 volumes reliures pleine basane fauve mouchetée de l'époque, dos lisses ornés, pièces de titre de maroquin rouge, pièces de tomaison de maroquin vert, faux-titre, portrait frontispice gravé: Gibbon en pied, Triturant sa prise de Tabac, titre, XXXVI et 352 pages; faux-titre, titre, IV et 452 pages [1]. Bel ex-libris gravé héraldique, portant la devise: A moy, nec unquam te contamina, Lamais. Première édition française. Bel exemplaire ( Photographies sur demande / We can send pictures of this book on simple request )
1813réf. mon0000147437T. Cadell et al 1813T. hardcover. Good. in x in x in. Lovely 12 volume leather bound set from Cadell & Davies 1807 ask for images T. Cadell et al hardcover
1845réf. 015772Philadelphia: Henry T. Coates & Co 1845. Hardcover. Near Fine. 8vo. A NEW EDITION with a Complete Index to the Whole Work. Three quarter calf over marbled boards spine lettered in gilt with gilt dandelion motif in compartments 662; 690; 720; 729; 649pp. Frontispiece of Gibbon in first vol. some unopened pages a few small tears at margins light rubbing on edges some sunning and superficial scuffing on spine else near fine. Edward Gibbon 1737-1794 was an English historian and essayist whose seminal work on the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is a classic indispensable text for students and scholars. Henry T. Coates & Co hardcover
réf. 315926The Easton Press. Hardcover. Near Fine. Typical leather binding. Eaven foxing to the gilt on all volumes. Collector's edition. Please request a shipping quote. The Easton Press hardcover
1974réf. 310207Easton Press 1974. Hardcover. Near Fine. Six volumes in the typical extravagant Easton treatment. Each volume had the Easton bookplate affixed to the front pastedown all of which have been removed leaving a very light shadow. Across the six volumes only two very small pin pricks to the page edge gilt. Obviously a bit heavier than normal postal charges would allow. Please request a shipping quote before ordering. Easton Press hardcover
1764réf. 030945London: T. Becket and P. A. De Hondt 1764. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition in English. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Full leather gilt rebacked scuffed and scratched bumped corners original covers darkened near the joints. This is the scarce first English translation of Gibbon's first book. Title page repaired and former owner's name written there minimal foxing and soiling with browning on the margins of the page after the title and the final page. 4 pp of ads present. This book is remarkably clean for its age. The original was written in French in 1761 and proved a success in Paris. Gibbon is most well known for writing The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. T. Becket and P. A. De Hondt Hardcover
1849réf. 140241London: John W. Parker 1849. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. London John W. Parker 1849. Octavo xxiv 514 6 publisher's catalogue pages plus a tipped-in errata slip. Antique-style half calf and marbled boards; spine gilt in compartments with a contrasting title-label; minimal signs of age and use; overall an excellent copy. 'Under the device of imaginary letters between colonist and statesman Wakefield fully develops his cherished theories on colonisation particularly of Australia and New Zealand . Amidst his numerous valuable contributions this is Wakefield's chief work. Ever since its publication controversy has never ceased to defend or denounce the author's propositions which it is but fair to say have never been fairly carried into practice .' Hocken page 149. Ferguson 5235; Bagnall 5818; Hocken page 149. John W. Parker hardcover
1813réf. 270534London : printed for T. Cadell and W. Davis 1813. New edition. Hardcover. Finely bound in modern fine ribbed cloth with contrasting gilt-blocked labels. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling and rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight bright clean and strong. Physical description; 12 v. : ill. folded maps port. ; 22 cm. Notes; ""Some account of the life and writings of Edward Gibbon esq."": v. 1 p. iii-xxxviii. Portrait engraved by W. Evans after Sir Joshua Reynolds. With the half-title to each volume. Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects; Rome Italy — History — Empire 30 B.C.-476 A.D. Byzantine Empire — History — To 527. London : printed for T. Cadell and W. Davis hardcover
1813réf. 11309London: T. Cadell et al 1813. Book. Good. Hardback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 5.5 x 8.5"; 456496412442432420424375460385502432 and general index pages; dark green buckram with gilt title to spine the rear board of vol.X is water stained but contents not affected; rebound by Chas. W. Poole Market Place Chelmsford; a nice clean bright set;. T. Cadell et al Hardcover
1831réf. 44817A CRITICAL VIEW CAPITAL PUNISHMENT - CERTAINTY OF PUNISHMENT MORE EFFICACIOUS THAN SEVERITY - AN ANALYSIS CONCEIVED IN UNUSUAL CIRCUMATANCES first edition small 8vo. iii-xii198pp. very attractive modern quarter calf spine panelled by raised bands large gilt tool at panel centres and a plum morocco title label gilt marbled sides no half title scattered minor marks or dustiness else very good. A handsome copy. Wakefield 1796–1862 promoter of colonization had in 1816 married a young heiress after eloping with her to Scotland but she died in 1820 from complications after childbirth. "Despite being relatively wealthy from the proceeds of his marriage settlement Wakefield's ambition a seat in the Commons demanded more .and in 1826 with the connivance of his brother William Wakefield and his stepmother Frances he abducted an heiress Ellen Turner from her boarding-school near Liverpool. She was fifteen and the daughter of William Turner of Shrigley a wealthy Cheshire manufacturer. Told that her father was dangerously ill Ellen was bundled into a coach and taken to Gretna Green. A second lie that her father's fortune depended on marriage to Wakefield persuaded her to agree to a marriage ceremony. After they were caught by angry relatives at Calais en route for Paris. . After being tried and found guilty the brothers were sentenced to three years apiece . An act of parliament was needed to annul the marriage because according to Scottish law it had been perfectly legal despite the fact it had not been consummated. The case had attracted immense attention and the reputations of the brothers appeared for ever blighted. . However imprisonment proved ironically to be Wakefield's salvation. Given the time for reflection he began the transition from vain and arrogant gadfly to serious student of society and its ills although he remained arrogant and ill-tempered. Part of his time was spent talking to prisoners and discussing the usefulness of imprisonment and in particular capital punishment. His ideas were later published in Facts Relating to the Punishment of Death in the Metropolis 1831 and in evidence to the select committee on secondary punishments 1831. In both he condemned the use of capital punishment for all but the most serious crimes and sought to emphasize the certainty of punishment as the deterrent rather than the harshness of the penalty. His other occupation a corollary of his studies on the causes of crime was to devise a programme of systematic colonization" O.D.N.B. Commencing in 1829-30 Wakefield became through a series of "brilliantly imaginative" writings an influential proponent of colonization offering "a plan based on six principles to overcome the problems of over-population identified by Malthus. Colonies he wrote were unprofitable because they suffered from a scarcity of labour the reverse of the situation in Britain. Emigration must therefore be encouraged" O.D.N.B. Thereafter he became a leading figure in the British colonization of Australia New Zealand and Canada. He "irrevocably altered the temper and style of the British empire in the nineteenth century. He brought to the subject a spark of imaginative genius the vision of systematic colonization and joined it to a far-sighted emphasis on the merits of colonial self-government" O.D.N.B. James Ridgway hardcover
2012réf. x-1848726120Psychology Pr 2012. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 488 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. Psychology Pr hardcover
1834réf. 624691New York: Harper and Brothers 1834. Hardcover. Very Good. First American edition. Tall octavo. 376pp. followed by publisher's ads inserted dated October 1833. Original cloth with printed paper spine label. Nicks and small tears at the spine ends overall sunning and light wear on the boards small stain at the crown foxing scattered throughout a very good copy. Howes W-18. Harper and Brothers hardcover
1834réf. 624691New York: Harper and Brothers 1834. Hardcover. Very Good. First American edition. Tall octavo. 376pp. followed by publisher's ads inserted dated October 1833. Original cloth with printed paper spine label. Nicks and small tears at the spine ends overall sunning and light wear on the boards small stain at the crown foxing scattered throughout a very good copy. Howes W-18. Harper and Brothers hardcover books
1974réf. 064213The Easton Press. A beautiful clean six volume leather bound set in near fine condition; faint fraying end of marker ribbon on two volumes. No dust jackets as issued. Photos available upon request. . Near Fine. Hardcover. 1974. The Easton Press hardcover
