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1838ST17640fLondon: Printed for the author by C. Richards 1838. FIRST EDITION. 251 x 156 mm. 9 7/8 x 6 1/8". With the list of subscribers in volume I. Two volumes. <br/> HANDSOME EARLY 20TH CENTURY RED MOROCCO GILT BY MATTHEWS stamp-signed on front turn-in covers with gilt French fillet border enclosing a simple lobed panel raised bands spines very attractively gilt in compartments with spiral cornerpieces and centerpiece featuring either a fleur-de-lys a manuscript scroll and quill or Dibdin's cipher gilt inner dentelles marbled endpapers all edges gilt. With numerous engravings in the text and 44 ENGRAVED PLATES as called for including portraits views antiquities and manuscript facsimiles. Jackson 89; Windle & Pippin A-65; Lowndes I 641. ◆Plates with occasional minor foxing otherwise A VERY PLEASING SET IN ESPECIALLY FINE CONDITION the text clean and bright and the decorative bindings unworn and remarkably lustrous.<br/> <br/> This charming bibliographical travelogue takes us from Peterborough to London and on to Lincoln York Durham Newcastle Carlisle Dumfries Edinburgh Glasgow St. Andrews and the border lands of Sir Walter Scott with many stops along the way at libraries cathedrals castles and ruins. Dibdin 1776-1847 was perhaps the most visible figure among the bibliophiles and bibliographers of the first half of the 19th century. His "Bibliomania" 1809 was an amusing account of the then-current craze of book collecting among wealthy English aristocrats and the book while cynical did much to encourage the mania. And it was at his suggestion that the Roxburghe Club was founded in 1812. Our binding is typical of the elegant work produced by William Matthews a Scot who became the leading binder in America during the second half of the 19th century. He was head of the bindery at D. Appleton and Company was an early member of the Grolier Club and was an important advisor in the formation of the Club Bindery a firm organized with the generally realized intention of executing fine American bindings that rivalled the best being produced in Europe. Printed for the author by C. Richards unknown
181155999London: Printed for F.C. and J. Rivington; T. Payne; Wilkie and Robinson etc. 1811. Now First Reprinted and Systematically Arranged one of 500 according to Lowndes. With 18 Fac-simile Wood-cuts of the Portraits of the Popes Emperors &c and the Kings of England by John Nesbit one headpiece & a number of small woodcuts in the text. viii 299 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Contemporary calf boards stamped in blind and gilt neatly rebacked. Extremities lightly rubbed else Fine. Now First Reprinted and Systematically Arranged one of 500 according to Lowndes. With 18 Fac-simile Wood-cuts of the Portraits of the Popes Emperors &c and the Kings of England by John Nesbit one headpiece & a number of small woodcuts in the text. viii 299 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Jackson 30; Windle & Pippin A19 Printed for F.C. and J. Rivington; T. Payne; Wilkie and Robinson, etc. unknown
183220035London: Wm. Davy for Henry Bohn 1832. First edition 8vo pp. 102; without the errata slip at B1; half red morocco a little rubbed and spine darkened else good and sound or better. Windle & Pippin A60; Jackson 82: "Mercurius Rusticus and Cato Parvus were pseudonyms used by Dibdin in the Bibliomania. Owing to the agitation regarding Reform and perhaps also because of cholera epidemics the rare book market appeared to Dibdin to be very low indeed. His diatribe was touched off by the absurdly inadequate prices that the original manuscripts of the Waverley Novels fetched at Evans' sale 19 August 1831. Dibdin's natural optimism made him prophesy that the depression in books would not last long . One hundred copies of this book printed on large paper were also issued. [Wm. Davy for] Henry Bohn unknown
183253459London:: Henry Bohn 1832. First edition. old half morocco over marbled boards. Front cover detached; two short tears to title page not affecting lettering; engraved bookplates; binding worn and soiled. 8vo. With Notes by Cato Parvus. Henry Bohn, hardcover
1803831P7Cheltenham: H. Ruff 1803. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. The first edition of one of Thomas Frognall Dibdin's important histories an interesting study of Cheltenham. The first edition.Thomas Frognall Dibdin's extensive history and study of Cheltenham and its natural mineral waters. The mineral springs were discovered in 1716 and caused the town to become an important attraction during the Georgian era. This history was written during the town's heyday and discussed the important establishments of the town such as circulating libraries and theatres. Including a concise view of the Gloucester county.Illustrated with a frontispiece engraved title page and one plate.Collated complete.Compiled by Thomas Frognall Dibdin the librarian of the second Earl Spencer at Althorp. Label of the Hereford City Library to the front paste down. Rebound in a modern cloth binding with new endpapers. Externally smart. Library label to the front paste down. Internally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned with the occasional spot. Library stamp to the frontispiece engraved title page title page and other leaves. Ink inscription to the head of the title page. Very Good Indeed H. Ruff hardcover
18209959London: J. Duncombe; John Cumberland; T. Dolby c1820 -1830. Six imprints bound as one in half calf over marbled boards; bumped and scuffed to corners and boards; six panelled spine good; a sound and square copy. Endpapers and flyleaves age toned and water marked; a handwritten 1961 ownership inscription to top of front free endpaper; text block unmarked; tender over gutters front and rear. 1. Demon of the Desert; or The Murderer's Sacrifice: A Melo Dramatic Spectacle in Two Acts. By A L Campbell. J. Duncombe: London c1830. 36pp. 2. Ivanhoe; or The Jew's Daughter: a Romantic Melo Drama in Three Parts. By Thomas Dibdin. John Cumberland: London c1820. 64 pp. 3. The Gambler's Fate; or a lapse of Twenty Years. By Charles Thompson. John Cumberland: London c1827. 52pp. 4. The Maid of Genoa; or The Bandit Merchant. By John Farrell. J. Duncombe: London 1848. 24pp. 5. The Duenna A Comic Opera. By Rt Hon R.B. Sheridan. T. Dolby: London 1823. 59pp. 6. Clari; Or the Maid of Milan in Two Acts. By John Howard Payne. John Cumberland: London c1830. 40pp. Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item 1823 J. Duncombe; John Cumberland; T. Dolby hardcover
180122551801. Sepia aquatint. 230mm by 290mm sheet. From Dibdin's 'Observations on a tour'.<br /> Charles Dibdin the elder was a famed singer songwriter and actor who spent a significant amount of time touring the countryside. During this time he produced a series of charming picturesque aquatints depicting the English countryside. unknown
183110145London: William Kidd. London William Kidd 1831. First Edition. First Impression. Paperback. A very good copy. Uncommon in the wraps. A curious issue it looks to be complete but I think it's perhaps lacking a gathering. There are only 22 numbered pages and there are fewer than ten illustrations if you only count the tissue-guarded plates. So presumably incomplete. Some foxing and a little edge wear. Illustrations by George Cruikshank 10145 Hyraxia Books. . Very Good. Paperback. 1st Edition. 1831. William Kidd paperback
180122561801. Sepia aquatint. 230mm by 290mm sheet. From Dibdin's 'Observations on a tour'.<br /> Charles Dibdin the elder was a famed singer songwriter and actor who spent a significant amount of time touring the countryside. During this time he produced a series of charming picturesque aquatints depicting the English countryside. unknown
1847830J15London: G.H. Davidson 1847-8. Leather. Very Good. 9.5" by 6.5". H.B. Hall. A comprehensive collection of the popular songs by Charles Dibdin published posthumously an early edition of this work complete in two volumes. A collection of the songs and poems of Charles Dibdin the noted British composer and musician who wrote over six-hundred songs during his life and was the most prolific English songwriter of his time.Including comprehensive notes of historical biographical and critical nature as well as Dibdin's most popular melodies and music with new piano-forte accompaniments. Also with a memoir of the author all by George Hogarth. Complete in two volumes. The fifth edition of this work.Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece by H.B. Hall. Collated and complete. In half calf binding with marbled boards. Externally sound with shelf wear and rubbing to the spines joints and extremities. Front joint of Volume I starting at the head. Small previous bookseller's sticker to the front pastedown of each volume. Internally binding is generally firm. A few spots to the first and last few pages and the odd spot throughout otherwise pages are generally bright and clean. Very Good G.H. Davidson hardcover
18210020<p>4 viii 71 pages.</p><p><br />One of one hundred copies. Boards covered with glazed cartonnage gilt noted by Windle & Pippin p134 as an original binding.<br /><br />Loss of cartonnage to the spine. Corners bumped<br />and rounded with loss. Heavy foxing to inner-covers end-papers and throughout text to varying degrees. Fair condition for a very rare item.<br /><br />The first of three French responses to Dibdin's Tour in France and Germany comprising of a translation of Dibdin's thirtieth letter from his Tour. What marks this publication out is the introduction written by the Parisian printer Georges Crapelet contesting Dibdin's veracity on occasions and criticising his general writing style as being too concerned with effect and over-complicated " Il vise singulièrement à l'effet ne dit jamais rien simplement ".</p><p>Crapelet contrasts Dibdin's petulance and perpetual enthusiasm with the patience and contemplation he argues is necessary for bibliographical studies.</p><p>That being said he also 'tips his printer's hat' to the quality of Dibdin's book production in paricular his abundant use of illustrations in his publications.</p><p><br />Windle & Pippin A39.</p><p><br /><strong>As a high value item shipping costs will be greater than the average quoted. Signed for delivery will be used. Please contact me for further details.</strong></p> G.A. Crapelet, imprimeur. hardcover
184050054London: John Chidley William Kidd 1840. Hardcover - as published. A collection of five 19th century humorous pamphlets from the 1830s and 40s. Illustrated by Cruikshank. Good with book plate. Sold by W. Smith Reading. Hinges repaired damage to spine red cloth with gilt decoration to spine. Minimal foxing. . John Chidley, William Kidd hardcover
18391177671839. CRUIKSHANK George. Songs Naval and National of the Late Charles Dibdin; with a Memoir and Addenda. xvi 336 pp. With 12 etchings including frontispiece by George Cruikshank. Small 8vo. 165 x 115 mm bound in late 19th century blue sheepskin over marbled boards red morocco spine label. London: John Murray 1841. First Edition. A collection of patriotic songs by the talented songwriter Charles Dibdin complemented perfectly by Cruikshank's illustrations. Despite Dibdin's lack of experience at sea his songs were extraordinarily popular in his time with the public and the British Navy. With bookplate of John Francis Neylan on front paste-down bookstore stamps of Hunt Books and S. W. Lord. Headcap chipped spine worn some very light foxing a very good copy. Cohn 231. hardcover books
1819307861London: printed by Strahan and Spottiswoode. for Longman Hurst Rees Orme and Brown 1819. First Edition. vii i errata 1-322pp. 8vo. Original boards uncut with original paper spine title label. First Edition. vii i errata 1-322pp. 8vo. ORIGINAL BOARDS. printed by Strahan and Spottiswoode. for Longman Hurst Rees Orme and Brown unknown books
1831834771831. CRUIKSHANK. DIBDIN Charles. THE HIGH-METTLED RACER. Illustrated with six of ten wood engravings by Bonner after Cruikshank. 36 pp. 16mo. half darkest green morocco with gilt rules raised bands gilt spine and top edge marbled paper covered boards. Joints tender boards rubbed. Tiny London bookseller's label to front pastedown. Occasional light soil within. "To Which are added many interesting Anecdotes of the Race-Horse. unknown books
184133088London: John Murray 1841. First edition sm. 8vo pp. xv 1 336; frontispiece and 11 engraved plates after the humorous nautical drawings of Cruikshank; a very good copy in later half green pebble-grain morocco over marbled boards gilt-decorated spine t.e.g. A member of the circle which included Garrick Sheridan and Harris Dibdin boasted truly "My songs have been the solace of sailors in long voyages in storms in battle; and they have been quoted in mutinies to the restoration or order and discipline." It is said that his sea songs of which he is the indisputable master were responsible for bringing more men into the Navy in war time than could all the press-gangs. <br/><br/> John Murray hardcover books
182254607London: John Lowndes 1822. Isaac Robert Cruikshank. Two volumes. VOLUME 1 FIRST EDITION: Folding hand-colored frontispiece etching "Mr. Wilkinson Mr. Burroughs & Mr. Wrench As Logic Jerry & Corinthian Tom." by Robert Cruikshank. Bound together with Songs Parodies etc below in 8vo gilt-stamped polished calf by Riviere & Son with six spine compartments; all edges gilt; 54 pp; 2-line Errata and "Printed by F. Marshall Kenton Street Brunswick Square" at base of last text page. Upper half-inch of spine rubbed to board darkening from old tape repair on verso of frontis crossing upper left corner otherwise very good. Bound in at rear is SONGS PARODIES DUETS CHORUSSES . TOM & JERRY; OR LIFE IN LONDON . UPS & DOWNS IN LIFE . BY A CELEBRATED EXTRAVAGANT ERRATIC AUTHOR." London: John Lowndes no-date. Title page notes "First performed at the Adelphi Theatre November 26 1821." Hand-colored frontispiece etching "Corinthian Tom" by Robert Cruikshank 23 pp; publisher's ads on verso of title page. VOLUME 2 SECOND EDITION CORRECTED: Hand-colored frontispiece etching "Mr. Oxberry as Jerry Hawthorn" by Robert Cruikshank. "Bingham Printer Tavistock-street Covent-garden" on title page. Bound by Wallis in 8vo three-quarter leather over light brown cloth boards gilt-lettered spine; 40 pp; top edge gilt. Front cover front free endpaper and first blank detached rubbing along edges of leather lower half inch of spine leather rubbed to board. Provenance: Bookplate of William Hartmann Woodin who served as the Secretary of Treasury under Franklin Roosevelt in each. In the first Woodin's bookplate partially obscures that of J. Barton Townsend whose collection of color-plate books was auctioned in 1919 and in the second that of Cruikshank bibliographer Alfred M. Cohn whose collection was auctioned in 1920. The first and second editions of the "Larks" are exceedingly scarce if not rare as is "Songs Parodies etc. John Lowndes unknown books
18419002830London: John Murray 1841. Hardcover. Very good condition. George Cruikshank. Collected and arranged by Thomas Dibdin with characteristic sketches by George Cruikshank. Bound in contemporary full brown calf with rules stamped in gilt on the covers and spine. The title is stamped in gilt on a black label on the spine. Five raised bands on the spine. Top edge gilt. Marbled end papers. From a non-circulating library with bookplate and a pocket at the rear. Wear at the head and the heel of the spine. <br/><br/> John Murray hardcover books
182533810London: Harding Triphook and Lepard and J. Major 1825. Second edition. Hardcover. Very good/No dust jacket. or; The Young ManÕs Guide and The Old ManÕs Comfort in the Choice of a Library EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED WITH 109 PLATES . London: Harding Triphook and Lepard and J. Major 1825. 2 vols. Second edition. 109 plates portraits and views inserted. l 899 ad pp. Hardcover. Large 8vo. Full chocolate brown polished calf. Five raised bands decoratively ruled in gilt gilt lettering and devices tooled in compartments boards paneled in gilt gilt borders and dentelles all edges gilt marbled endpapers. Covers lightly worn. Bookplates to front paste-downs. Pages minimally toned with light scattered foxing and staining. A very handsome set. Very good/No dust jacket. Multiple volumes - extra shipping charges apply Insurance required to ship this item. Harding, Triphook, and Lepard, and J. Major hardcover books
1802D6881London: G. Goulding n.d. c. 1802. Hardcover. Very Good. Contemporary full black morocco ornate border stamped in gilt on boards gilt-stamped lettering and ornament in spine compartments 5 raised bands inside gilt dentelles a.e.g.; 4to with wide margins 8.75 x 10.75 inches; volumes 1 and 2 bound together; pp. 404 plus 27 plates; 2 title-p. blank 407 plus 35 plates 2 of them folding. Some light scuffing at spine tips along joints and edges of boards; a little foxing and faint off-setting of plates onto facing pages but text block is overall bright and clean with wide margins. An excellent copy. <br/><br/> G. Goulding hardcover books
1821124713London England: for the author by W. Bulmer and W. Nicol Shakspeare Press 1821. later buckram gilt-stamped spine labels all edges gilt. Dibdin Thomas Frognall. 8vo. later buckram gilt-stamped spine labels all edges gilt. 6 xxxii 462 lxxx; iv 5551; iv 622 lxii pages. 3 volumes. Windle and Pippin A38a; New Cambridge Bibliography 3 1644. Preface by the author table of contents list of plates "with" and "without" text in Volume I. Bibliographical and general indices addenda and corrigenda follow text in Volume I. Author's intent was to furnish Britons with "an account of the treasures of the libraries or of the general literary character" of his destinations on the Continent. With 63 plates 83 text illustrations. 20th century buckram binding. Previous owner's bookplate in each volume. Some tissue leaves lacking causing offsetting. Scattered foxing. for the author by W. Bulmer and W. Nicol, Shakspeare Press unknown books
181738193London: Printed for the author by W. Bulmer and Co. Shakespeare Press 1817. First and Only Edition evidently limited to 750-800 regular and 50 large-paper copies. Three volumes. 8vo pp. ccxxvi 410; iv 536 ii; iv 544 iv. 37 engraved plates two double-page; 35 text illustrations printed on India paper and mounted on pages; one mounted gilt lettered specimen of red pared calf; and hundreds of engraved and woodcut text illustrations several colored. including plate 9 in the first volume Bookplates. Bound in later 3/4 brown morocco all edges marbled. Some minor foxing soiling and offsetting. A handsome copy. Hart 186. Jackson 40. Lowndes 1885 edition II p. 640. Windle & Pippin A28. "In 1817 appeared the most amusing and the most successful from a pecuniary point of view of his works the 'Bibliographical Decameron' on which a great sum was spent for engravings and woodcuts. The reader will find a great deal of gossip about books and printers about book collectors and sales by auction." DNB. Perhaps the most lavish of all Dibdin's works.Its publication was a financial success and doubtless marks the high-water mark of the Dibdinian bibliomania." Jackson 4. Lowndes says of this work: "From the information which it contains and the splendor of the decorations and printing it will ever be considered as a model of excellence and good taste in typography and the arts. Printed for the author, by W. Bulmer and Co. Shakespeare Press unknown books
1824262161London: Printed for Harding Triphook and Lepard Finsbury-Square and J. Major Fleet Street 1824. Large paper copy of the first edition. li i 400; 512 pp. 1 vols. 8vo 9-3/4 x 6 inches. Full tree calf a.e. g. by Riviere. Labels reads "Dibdin's Work." Bookplates of Henry William Poor Marinus Willet Dominick Francis J. Gagliandi and Stuart B. Schimmel. Large paper copy of the first edition. li i 400; 512 pp. 1 vols. 8vo 9-3/4 x 6 inches. LARGE PAPER COPY. Pagination not as called for in Pippin and Windle who call for continuous pagination. Printed for Harding, Triphook, and Lepard, Finsbury-Square and J. Major, Fleet Street unknown books
186335738London: Henry G. Bohn 1863. Third edition. Hardcover. Very good/No dust jacket. With a Memoir. London: Henry G. Bohn 1863. Third edition. Numerous full page character sketches by George Cruikshank. xxxi 328 pp. Hardcover. 16mo size. 3/4 polished black calf over purple cloth. 5 raised bands ruled in gilt contrasting leather spine label all edges speckled. Mild edge wear. Top corners split bottom starting. Boards lightly rubbed. Edges and pages toned with minimal scattered foxing. Overall quite good. Plates clean and crisp. Binding tight. A nice little book. Very good/. Henry G. Bohn hardcover books
1806212280New York 1806. hardcover. very good. 7 plays. 24mo brown cloth. New York: Longworth 1806. Very Good. .<br/><br/> unknown books
