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1822ref. 67110London: Thomas McLean 26 Haymarket 1822. Parts I and II only of VI 8vo 7 hand-colored aquatint plates after Alken and Barenger by G. & T. Hunt; both issues in original pictorial wrappers; some tears creases and minor losses but generally good or better. Contained in a quarter red morocco folding box with red calf label lettered in gilt on the upper cover. This periodical is rare in the printed wrappers. Thomas McLean, 26, Haymarket unknown books
1901ref. 5545London: J. M. Dent & Co. 1901. 1901. Hardcover. Fine. xii 418 pp ; illustrated plates frontispiece with tissue guard fold-out plans. ; 18 cm. ; 1/2 red leather with four raised bands decorated in tooled gold ; pages untrimmed ; red endpapers ; top edge gilt ; LCCN: 01-27172 ; OCLC: 2104430 ; LC: DH 811.B8; Dewey: 949.3 ; Contents : The first Flemings - Earliest Bruges -- Arnulph the Great -- Progress of the city -- The Murder of Charles the Good -- Vengeance -- Bruges in the Days of Charles the Good -- William Cliton -- Dierick of Alsace and t he Precious Blood -- Philip of Alsace and the Charter of the Franc -- Baldwin of Constantinople -- The Love Story of Bourchard d' Avesnes -- The French Annexation -- Peter de Coninck -- The Battle of the Golden Spurs -- The Great Charter -- Louis o f Nevers -- Louis of Maele -- Bruges under the princes of the House of Burgundy -- The Great Humiliation -- The terrible Duke and his Gentle Daughter -- The final catastrophe -- The architects and architecture of Bruges in the fifteenth century -- T he painters and the pictures of Bruges in the 15th century -- Modern Bruges -- Index ; "We can well understand Mr. Smith's boast that there is hardly any spot within the magic circle of the ramparts of Bruges which is devoid of interest. Its guilds men were masterful and jealous of their rights and the story of their wrestling with the counts of Alsace and dukes of Burgundy is told with so much spirit that we feel ourselves almost in the midst of the long struggle. The burghers were not often worsted though they sometimes found their master. Their girl sovereign Marie is the sweetest figure in the portrait gallery of the city." ; charming illustrations in a fine binding ; slight soiling on cloth paste-downs otherwise a beautiful FINE copy London: J. M. Dent & Co., 1901. hardcover
ref. 124384London Lawrence and Bullen 1895. . 8vo 22 x 15 cm; black and white illustrations throughout occasional spot or mark else very good condition; publisher's yellow cloth boards with black lettering and illustration light soiling slight rubbing to extremities spine a little faded some spotting to endpapers small hole to rear endpaper else very good; lii 300pp. A handsome copy of The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen a satirical collection of stories about a German nobleman with black and white illustrations. London, Lawrence and Bullen, 1895. hardcover
ref. mon0000086198Platt & Munk 1961-01-01. Paperback. Good. in x in x in. Booklet. Some cover/edge wear. Platt & Munk paperback
ref. 81668hLondon: Griffith Farran Browne & Co. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. A tidy batch of sound Kingstons issued in the "Boys' Own Favourite Library" series. Circa late 1890s. Bound in publisher's red and blue gilt pictorial cloth hard covers with beveled edges. All edges gilt; black coated endpapers. All about very good or better with some handling & shelf-wear to covers and edges some with owner's names and toning to text but all with firm hinges and bindings. The first volume shows discoloration inside front cover from removal of a bookplate. Otherwise clean tight and unmarked. An attractive and readable lot. There will be no upcharge requested for additional postage if shipping within Canada or the USA. Griffith Farran Browne & Co. Hardcover
2010ref. 11657Ringling College of Art & Design. Fine. Paperback. Book is rubbed at corners otherwise pristine. Book has ever been cracked open. .; 30 pages . c. 2010. Ringling College of Art & Design paperback
ref. 55376London: Longmans Green and Co. 1893. Childrens illustrated FIRST EDITION. Octavo 19 x 13cm pp.xvi; 337; 1 blank; 1 advertisement; 1 blank. With numerous engraved illustrations by Ford Speed and others. Publisher's blue cloth with gilt titles to spine and gilt decoration to upper board coated black endpapers all edges gilt. Some spotting within bookplate to pastedown some overall handling to cloth. Very good. Stirring tales of Culloden Rourke's Drift Pirates Red Indians Kidnaps and Escapes. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1893 unknown
1982ref. 11627Salisbury; Wiltshire UK: Michael Russell 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Wraps. First Edition. Hardcover. Inscription on tp "To Oliver Happy Birthday!" Association copy. First edition in book-form of the author s autobiographical essay "As Old as the Century" previously published in a Sunday newspaper. This copy numbered 106. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks the renowned neurologist author and educator. He was in his life celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Minimal shelfwear tear to wrappers else tight bright and unmarred. Original green cloth spine lettered in gilt sepia-toned pictorial plate mounted to upper cover. 12mo. 48pp. Illus. b/w engravings. One of 150 numbered copies signed by the author and Theroux. Michael Russell hardcover
1982ref. 11627Salisbury; Wiltshire UK: Michael Russell 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Wraps. First Edition. Hardcover. Inscription on tp "To Oliver Happy Birthday!" Association copy. First edition in book-form of the author s autobiographical essay "As Old as the Century" previously published in a Sunday newspaper. This copy numbered 106. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks the renowned neurologist author and educator. He was in his life celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Minimal shelfwear tear to wrappers else tight bright and unmarred. Original green cloth spine lettered in gilt sepia-toned pictorial plate mounted to upper cover. 12mo. 48pp. Illus. b/w engravings. One of 150 numbered copies signed by the author and Theroux. Michael Russell hardcover books
1828ref. 9027029London: Jones 1828. Hardcover. Very good. Cruikshank George. Illustrated with three etched frontispieces by George Cruikshank and 84 woodcut illustrations by George and Robert Cruikshank et al. "With a copious and classified index" in each volume. Bound in half black morocco with gilded bands spine stamped in both gilt and blind black cloth boards ruled in gilt printed endpapers. A few signatures loose but stilll holding otherwise binding is intact. A nice clean set. Jones hardcover
1828ref. 9027029London: Jones 1828. Hardcover. Very good. Cruikshank George. Illustrated with three etched frontispieces by George Cruikshank and 84 woodcut illustrations by George and Robert Cruikshank et al. "With a copious and classified index" in each volume. Bound in half black morocco with gilded bands spine stamped in both gilt and blind black cloth boards ruled in gilt printed endpapers. A few signatures loose but stilll holding otherwise binding is intact. A nice clean set. Jones hardcover books
1993ref. Q-089134540XNorth Light Books 1993-09-01. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! North Light Books hardcover
ref. DADAX089134540XBrand: North Light Books 0000-00-00. First Edition. hardcover. New. 8.75x1.00x11.25. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Brand: North Light Books hardcover
2017ref. 57140Marvel Publishing: NY 2017. First edition & 1st printing. Oversize hardcover. Fine copy in a fine dustjacket as new. Full colour graphic novel/Super-hero comic strips written by Tom King. Original published as 12 magazine issues eleven of them illustrated by Walta with no 7 illustrated by Walsh This hardcover includes 100 pages of ''bonus material''. Marvel Publishing: NY unknown
ref. 071714108X.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
ref. 71-1327London: George Virtue 1838. 8vo. 216 pp. Hard Cover gilt title on spine and sheet edges in gilt. Black and white engravings with tissue guards throughout. Very Good light rubs and bumps to covers interior sheet edges toned moderate foxing. Heavy book: shipping will cost extra. London: George Virtue, 1838. hardcover
ref. 97582George Virtue London. 1838. 4to 216pp with numerous black and white engraved plates and one fold-out map lightly creased and with one closed tear. A very good hardback copy in attractive original gold decorated green leather boards. Some very minor rubbing to leather. Gold fore edges bright and clean. All plates have original protective sheets with occasional offsetting from engravings. George Virtue, London. 1838 hardcover
ref. 15-3760London: Macmillan 1874. 12mo. 388 pp. Very Good Blue Decorative Gilt Cloth with stains some sun-fading edge wear & rubbing; spine somewhat slanted; minor shelf wear; front end papers repaired with tape; some stains on edges of text block. Provenance: John Ruyle his bookplate inside cover; previous owners' signatures on half-title. Illustrated. London: Macmillan, 1874. hardcover
ref. 60962London: Macmillan and Co. 1874. Children's Classic FINELY BOUND a later edition. Octavo 19 x 13cm pp.8 388 2. With four illustrated plates including a frontispiece. Contemporary tan full calf by BICKERS & SON with raised bands gilt titles to contrasting red and green labels and further gilt tooling to spine. All edges and endpapers marbled. Illustrated bookplate to flyleaf. A little toning and spotting to first and final leaves. Lower half of upper hinge and joint split with an archival tape repair to hinge. Moderate wear to spine and extremities. Very good. The classic children's tale first published in 1863. London: Macmillan and Co., 1874 unknown
1962ref. 86722Peking Beijing:: The Foreign Language Press 1962. Very good in illustrated wrappers some toning . 2nd printing. A story told in the mountains of Tibet. An old couple are tricked by a rogue into giving him their beautiful daughter in marriage but she is rescued by a handsome young hunter who in turn tricks the rogue. Illustrated in full color throughout by Yoa Yu-tuo and Yoa Yu-hsin. 92 pp. The Foreign Language Press, unknown
ref. 75484London: Chapman and Hall Ltd. no date 1894. Literature FINELY BOUND CROWN EDITION. Complete in 17 volumes bound at 16. Octavo 21 x 15 x 60 cm. With illustrations from the original plates by Cruikshank Stone Phiz et al. printed with new type. Contemporary navy half calf with gilt titles and decoration to spines and marbled paper over boards. Top edges gilt others untrimmed and marbled endpapers. Very gently toned throughout otherwise internally clean. Bindings carefully re-coloured with light general wear. Very good. A popular edition first issued between 1890 and 1891: ". on the whole the more convenient and satisfactory edition of the novels." a contemporary review quoted by Spencer. SPENCER Andrew 'Charles Dickens: A Guide to the Collected Editions' Chesney Wold 2021 p.31. London: Chapman and Hall, Ltd., no date [1894] unknown
ref. 75101Boson MA and New York NY: The C.T. Brainard Publishing Co. 1909. Literature LEATHER-BOUND ILLUSTRATED SET Edition De Luxe. Complete in 15 volumes. Octavo 20 x 13 x 56cm. Each volume with between three and seven black and white illustrated plates including a frontispiece by various illustrators. An out-of-series copy from an edition of 1000 numbered copies. Recently bound in blue half morocco with raised bands gilt titles to twin red labels and matching cloth over boards. Top edges gilt and others lightly trimmed. A crisp clean set in an attractive new leather binding. Boson, MA, and New York, NY: The C.T. Brainard Publishing Co., 1909 unknown
1900ref. 250213-MB68Judge and Leslie's Weekly 1900. Very Good Large Folio Hardcover hinges reinforced Over 500 Camera Views and Colored Plates no date circa 1900 544 Pages . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Dustjacket. large Folio. Judge and Leslie's Weekly Hardcover
19988vo., First Edition thus, with title-vignette, coloured plates, photographs and illustrations in the text; blue cloth gilt, gilt back, blue endpapers, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. SIGNED BY ROGER TORY PETRSON ON HALF-TITLE. SIGNED COPIES OF THE UK EDITION ARE SCARCE.
ref. 57499London: Cassell & Company 1892. Crime Mystery FIRST EDITION. Octavo 20 x 14cm pp.viii; 427 12. Publisher's catalogue dated May 1892. With 12 half-tone illustrated plates by Hole and Metcalf including a frontispiece. Publisher's blue cloth with gilt titles to spine. Fore-edge untrimmed. Repair to split lower hinge. Spotting and toning to edges and endpapers. Slightly cocked. Quite roughly opened in places. Moderate wear to cloth; spine quite heavily toned. Very good. Another stirring tale of shipwreck salvage and dark doings from Mr.Stevenson; the second mystery written in collaboration with his stepson Lloyd Osborne in this instance the investigator being the narrator himself. Inspired by the schooner Equator 1888-1953 this strange South Seas tale concerns the abandoned wreck of the Flying Scud at Midway Island. London: Cassell & Company, 1892 unknown
