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2007ref. DADAX0548551650Kessinger Publishing 2007-09-13. hardcover. New. 6.00x1.00x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Kessinger Publishing hardcover
1855ref. C79168London: Longmans Brown Green And Co. 1855. Fourth Edition. Hardback. No Dust Jacket. Hardcover Hardcover. Good. Fourth Edition. Hardback. No Dust Jacket. Large 8vo. pp 486; 546. Original publisher's brown cloth lettered gilt at the spines. A selection from his letters edited by Mrs. Austin. Signed presentation from Sydney Smith's daughter Saba Holland on the title page of volume one. Some restoration at spines otherwise near very good. Longmans, Brown, Green And Co., hardcover
ref. 1334930619.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
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1855ref. 959T46London: Longmans Green and Co. 1855. First edition. Leather. Good. 8.5" by 5.5". None. A complete two volume first edition of the memoir of the popular writer and cleric Sydney Smith. Complete in two volumes. First edition. The memoirs of Sydney Smith an English wit writer and Anglican cleric. Besides his energetic parochial work he was known for his writing and philosophy founding the Edinburgh Review and lecturing at the Royal Institution. He is also remembered for his rhyming recipe for salad dressing. Written by his daughter Lady Saba Holland the second wife of Sir Henry Holland. She made a name for herself as the author of this much-read memoir of her famous father. With a selection from his letters edited by Sarah Austin an English editor linguist and translator who wrote as Mrs. Austin. In the original half calf binding. Externally sound with rubbing and light bumping to the extremities. Volume one has been rebacked with the original spine laid down. The odd mark to the boards. Hinges starting but firm. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting predominantly to the first and last few pages. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Good Longmans, Green, and Co. hardcover
1855ref. FB6979(1&2) /3Tan calf spine with green title plates gilt banding and lettering. Brown cloth boards. Dimensions are for one volume. We provide an in-depth photographic presentation of this item to stimulate your feeling and touch. More traditional book descriptions are immediately available Hard Cover. Condition: Good - see photographs. First Edition. 378pp; 511pp. In 2 volumes finely bound. Sydney Smith 1771-1845 was a cleric orator and writer and a co-founder of the influential magazine of the Scottish Enlightenment the "Edinburgh Review" 1755-1756. This publication included a review by Adam Smith on Rousseau's "Discourse on Inequality" in which private property is shown to be the original source and basis of all inequality. Sydney Smith was a regular visitor at the famous salons held at Holland House in London where Lord & Lady Holland hosted political and literary gatherings whose attendees included the Scottish novelist Sir Walter Scott and the Irish playwright Richard Sheridan. Some quotations from Smith: "All lives lived out of London are mistakes" "No furniture is so charming as books." and "Poverty is no disgrace to a man but it is confoundedly inconvenient.".The memoir was written by Smith's eldest daughter Lady Saba Holland 1802-1866. R.W.Smith was one of the first employees of the Club Bindery 1898-1909 which had been established by members of New York's Grolier Club to bring the art of European fine bookbinding to America. Longman Brown Green & Longmans. hardcover
1855ref. 864N39London: Longman Brown Green and Longmans 1855. Leather. Good. 9" by 6". None. A leather bound copy of the witty Reverend's memoir. A complete two-volume memoir of the popular writer and Anglican cleric Sydney Smith written by his daughter. With a selection from his letters to volume 2. Alongside his parochial work Smith also founded the cultural and intellectual periodical Edinburgh Review. Among his contemporaries Smith had a reputation as a humourist but also published several sermons and religious works throughout his career. Prior owner's bookplate to the front pastedown of both volumes. From the Library of Sir Robert Shafto Adair. Adair was a British Liberal party politician who served as MP for Cambridge for eight years in the mid-nineteenth century. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper of volume 1. The inscription reads 'To Pater From Eric. April 1951'. Prior owner's ink inscription to the title page of volume 2 'S. A. London. Oct. 27. 1857'. In a quarter leather binding over patterned paper boards. The spine to the first volume is lighter than the second. Rubbed to the boards with some light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Rubbed to the spine with some light bumping to the head of volume 2. The hinge are starting but firm to volume 1 and the front hinge is starting to volume 2. Internally generally firmly bound. Pages are bright with some light foxing. Good Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans hardcover
ref. 6128154544Read Books UK . Papeback. New. pp. 454 Read Books (UK) unknown
1855ref. 5318London: Longman Brown Green and Longmans 1855. Second Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. Two Volumes. Near Fine. Half leather with marbled paper on the boards rubbed at the edges and corners Square and firmly bound with gilt top edges sewn-in bookmarks clean internally. Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans hardcover
1855ref. LTH14-E-7London : Longmans Brown Green and Longmans 1855. Leather. Very Good. 8" by 5". None. An affectionate memoir of wit writer and cleric Sydney Smith. Written by his daughter Lady Saba Holland the second wife of Sir Henry Holland. Sydney Smith published several sermons and religious work. His reputation among contemporaries was that of a humorist. He was known to make jest of religious subjects. He is known in the United States for his rhyming recipe for salad dressing. In full diced calf prize bindings. Externally generally smart. rubbing to boards and spine. Prize bookplate from Harrow school to front pastedown of Vol I addressed to E H Allen. Internally generally firmly bound though strained in places. Pages are bright. Scattered spots to first and last few pages otherwise generally clean. Very Good Longmans, Brown, Green and Longmans hardcover
1854ref. LTH30-F-17London: Printed for Private Circulation 1854. Leather. Very Good. 8.5" by 6". None. An affectionate memoir of wit writer and cleric Sydney Smith. This work is the extremely scarce privately circulated copy of the memoir 1854 which was first published in 1855. Undated dated using Copac. Printed by John Edward Taylor Little Queen Street. Written by his daughter Lady Saba Holland the second wife of Sir Henry Holland. Lady Holland made a name for herself in the literary sphere by penning this carefully written memoir of her father. Sydney Smith published several sermons and religious work. His reputation among contemporaries was that of a humorist. He was known to make jest of religious subjects and is known in the United States for his rhyming recipe for salad dressing. With the bookplate of Hon. Francis C Bridgeman to the front pastedown. Bridgeman was a British Army officer and Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1885-1895. His crest to the tail of the spine. In a half morocco binding with cloth covered boards. Externally very smart with a small amount of rubbing to the rear joint and to the head and tail of spine. Slightly heavier rubbing to the front joint. Minor rubbing to the extremities. Small amount of damp staining to the rear board. Prior owner's bookplate to the front pastedown Francis C Bridgeman. Library plate to the front pastedown. Front hinge is slightly strained but firm. Internally firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned with the odd spot throughout. Very Good Printed for Private Circulation hardcover
1855ref. 12833London: Longman Brown Green and Longmans 1855. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. Octavos; pp. I; xvi 432 with index. II; xxiv 547; three quarter brown morocco and marbled boards and end papers top edges gilt spine labels lettered in gilt; 19th century bookplate of Charles H. Spencer; minor scattered foxing;. A handsome set. Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans hardcover
1855ref. 1242E016London: Longman Brown Green and Longmans 1855. 4th Edition . Hardback. Printed pages: xvi 486 xxiv 546. Very Good. 5.75 x 8.5 inches 14.5 x 22 cm. Signed by Author. Complete two volume set. Half calf leather bindings with marbled boards. Spines with five raised bands morocco title and author labels gilt decoration to compartments. Marbled page edges and endpapers. Light rubbing to spines and corners of boards. Good solid bindings with no cracking to joints. Foxing to leading and trailing blanks a few occasional spots to text. Upper corner torn from p59/60 in Volume I appears to be an original production flaw - no loss of text. Gift inscription to verso of front free endpaper in both volumes dated 1855. Pasted to the leading blank in Volume I is an original letter to Lady Coltman handwritten and signed by Sydney Smith. Final page in Volume I and final two pages in Volume II have pasted newspaper articles relating to Smith with marking from the glue. Overall condition is Very Good. Please Note: This is a heavy item and international postage will be more than the standard rate. Actual Royal Mail postage costs are: Europe £23.00; USA £33.00; Oceania £40.00; Rest of World £37.00. A postage supplement will be requested after the order has been placed. Size: 5.75 x 8.5 inches 14.5 x 22 cm. Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans hardcover
2015ref. Gyan-9789333661324Facsimile Publisher 2015. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 14.34 x 5.31 cm. English Facsimile Publisher hardcover
2015ref. Gyan-9789333456500Facsimile Publisher 2015. Paperback. New. 21.59 x 13.34 x 3.717 cm. English Facsimile Publisher paperback
2015ref. Gyan-9789333661324Facsimile Publisher 2015. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 14.34 x 5.31 cm. English Facsimile Publisher hardcover
2015ref. Gyan-9789333456500Facsimile Publisher 2015. Paperback. New. 21.59 x 13.34 x 3.717 cm. English Facsimile Publisher paperback
ref. 0332986357.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
2026ref. LRB59449Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 628 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1874. of a classic biography of the Reverend Sydney Smith first published in 1874. This edition reproduces the historical text in modern print form and is intended for readers researchers and collectors seeking access to a scarce work without handling an original antique copy. Illustrations and formatting may vary slightly from the original; images shown are non-contractual. This is a of a work first published in 1874. It presents the historical text in modern printed form and is suitable for readers researchers and collectors who want access to a scarce title without using an original period copy. Illustrations and formatting may differ slightly from the original; images shown are non-contractual. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB526036Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 534 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1855. An important 19th-century memoir of the English cleric wit and reformer Sydney Smith compiled by his daughter Lady Holland and enriched with a selection from his letters. The volume offers a lively portrait of Smith's intellectual life social circle and public opinions with correspondence that adds immediacy and historical interest. A substantial source for readers interested in Victorian biography ecclesiastical history and literary society. Biographical and literary memoir of Sydney Smith combining narrative correspondence and personal recollection. Of interest for its insight into early Victorian thought reform and the wider cultural world in which Smith moved. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB36034187Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 544 pages. Volume 2 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1855. Text in English. This two-volume work presents a comprehensive memoir of the Reverend Sydney Smith a prominent 19th-century Anglican clergyman writer and wit. The first volume focuses on his life and career while the second compiles his letters offering insights into his intellectual and social circles. A valuable resource for scholars of Victorian literature and religious history. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
1855ref. 5318London: Longman Brown Green and Longmans 1855. Second Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. Two Volumes. Near Fine. Half leather with marbled paper on the boards rubbed at the edges and corners Square and firmly bound with gilt top edges sewn-in bookmarks clean internally. Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans hardcover books
1855ref. 255722London: Longman Brown 1855. First. hardcover. near fine. 2 volumes 8vo 3/4 burgundy morocco marbled boards t.e.g. London: Longman Brown 1855. First Edition. Near Fine. Longman, Brown unknown books
1856ref. 148686New York: Harper & Brothers 1856. Hardcover. Very Good. Very good book has rub of spine edges and corners of cover bend in corners of cover light fraying of spine and corners of cover fading cover water stain top front endpapers yellowing pages lean to book. Harper & Brothers hardcover books
1856ref. 551718New York: Harper & Brothers 1856. Hardcover. Near Fine. First American edition. Two volumes. Octavo. Publisher's brown cloth gilt. A couple of older owner names all in the Beach family scattered foxing nominal wear at the spine ends of Volume 1 else near fine. Harper & Brothers hardcover books