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1838410924London : Printed for the author by C. Richard 1838. 1st edition. Hardcover. Provenance: Peel Park Royal Museum Library bookplate. Very good copy in gilt-blocked aniline calf over ribbed-cloth boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; 1 v. illustrations portraits plates some folded facsimiles. Contents; v. 2 Scotland. Subjects; Bewick Thomas 1753-1828 ; Biography. Burns Robert 1759-1796 Homes and haunts. Libraries England Northern. Manuscripts England Northern. London : Printed for the author by C. Richard hardcover
1806175126Albany: Backus and Whiting 1806. First American Edition. Leather. 251p. A small hardcover book bound in full brown leather. Boards rubbed bumped and starting to crack off but still well enough attached for gentle handling. Spine ends chipped. Bottom corner chipped off page xi text unaffected. Lots of spotty light stains and other blemishes scattered throughout the text but otherwise no notes or underlining. Rear endpapers torn and covered in pencil scribbles. Binding secure. Bishop Fenelon 1651-1715 was an advocate for women's education. Measures approx. 6.75" x 4.25 Backus and Whiting unknown
1808D15709London: William Bulmer at the Shakespeare Press for William Miller 1808. Hardcover. Good. Two volume set. Contemporary of original grey boards; spines with new labels. Volume 1. Clxxx 141 pages. Frontispiece portrait of More is lacking. Volume 2. 320 pages. An uncommon Dibdin edition of this classic work. Formerly in the Thomas More collection of the College of New Rochelle Library with perforated stamps to title pages; ink lettering to spines. Mid 19th century owner bookplate and ownership signature dated 1919. Housed in a handsome burgundy clamshell box with labels lettered in gilt. <br/><br/> William Bulmer at the Shakespeare Press for William Miller hardcover
1836303671London: John Major 1836 982 pages. Rebound in brown cloth. Illus. by Illustrated. Book. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. John Major hardcover
1805028813Cheltenham UK: H. Ruff 1805. 240pp frontis. Contemporary marbled boards with leather spine and corners half-leather. Spine worn hinges tender with bottom panel of spine torn but attached corners rubbed. Quite heavily foxed on frontis with lesser foxing throughout. Translated from the French and adapted for English readers this is the first edition with Dibdin's chapter on religious education. . First Thus. Hard Cover. Near Very Good. 8vo. H. Ruff Hardcover
1888031012Edinburgh: Richard Cameron 1888. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Half burgundy leather gilt on red leather boards lightly soiled. Binding tight top edge gilt and pages uncut. First edition. Front and rear hinges white taped and faint foxing in the margins plus the rare bit of soiling but the text block is clean. Contains 9 plates. Large 8vo. Tells the stories of famous actors theatres and associated people from 1691 to 1888. Very nice binding. Richard Cameron Hardcover
183637569London: John Major 1836. First edition. Very good condition; Toning especiialy to plates; Bit of scratching to cover of Volume II. Two volumes; Bound in half leather with marbled paper over boards raised bands and gilt titles and emplems; pp. xxxii 4 556 4 ads 557-982; 20 plates. John Major unknown
18237548282G. and W.B. Whittaker 1823. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Octavo quarter leather. Title and author stamped on spine. Printed by J. Moyes. Leather rubbed. Boards slightly warped. Age toned pages. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item1400grams ISBN: G. and W.B. Whittaker hardcover
181856918published for the proprietors by W Simpkin & R Marshall Stationers Court Ludgate Street ; & C Chaple 66 Pall Mall 1818 - 1820. reprint. Hardback. Half calf over marbled boards P. vi61viii65viii84tpvi23tpiv6vi8ii pp engraved frontis to each title small diagram showing the 'desposition of the characters when the curtain falls' Ex Libris Baliol Holloway with his signature to the pastedown upper board detached & spine missing pages generally clean with a few marks & stains occasional foxing a fair set. Oxberry's New English Drama vols 10 12 8 54 59 & 9 respectively. A footnote on the title page after each title it reads 'With prefatory remarks. The only edition existing which is faithfully marked with the stage business and stage directions as it is performed at the Theatres Royal'. Six plays with introduction & notes by William Oxberry 1784 - 1824 the English actor who also wrote extensively on the theatre. Baliol Holloway 1883 - 1967 Shakespearian actor pasted to the endpaper is a Low cartoon of him in probably his most famous role - Richard III. published for the proprietors, by W Simpkin & R Marshall, Stationers Court, Ludgate Street ; & C Chaple, 66 Pall Mall hardcover
1829004594London: Robert Jennings and John Major 1829. 2nd Edition. . Hardcover. Good. vol. I xlii 421 3 plates; vol. II iv 428 6 plates; vol. III iv 481 with 33 autographs throughout. Original publisher's diced purple cloth gold titles to spine. Vol. II spine relaid vol. III rebound in brown cloth original spine relaid variant. yellow eps throughout Occasional mild foxing. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾ <br/> <br/> Robert Jennings and John Major hardcover
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
184159843London: John Murray Albemarle Street publisher to the Admiralty 1841. Small 8vo pp. xxxi 1 328; frontispiece and 11 engraved plates after the humorous nautical drawings of Cruikshank; original green cloth stamped in gilt on upper cover and spine; small crack at the top of the spine else very good and sound. 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. Cohen 231. John Murray, Albemarle Street, (publisher to the Admiralty) unknown
1860115276London: Bohn 1860. hardcover. near fine. George Cruikshank. Collected and Arranged by T. Dibden. Frontispiece & illustrations by George Cruikshank. 328 pages. Small 8vo 3/4 brown morocco gilt-stamped raised bands t.e.g. London: Henry G. Bohn 1860. Near Fine.<br/> <br/> Bohn unknown
1820D17393London: Roach and Co. 1820. First Edition. Paperback. Good. 8vo. 72 pp. Disbound. Ink ownership signatures trimmed to top of title. <br/><br/> Roach and Co. paperback
1841148382London: John Murray 1841. First edition of this collection of patriotic and maritime-themed songs. Octodecimo bound in three-quarters morocco over red cloth with gilt titles and anchor detailing to the spine in six compartments within raised bands top edge gilt marbled endpapers tissue-guarded frontispiece with tissue-guarded illustrations by George Cruishank. In very good condition with rubbing to the extremities. Songs Naval and National of the Late Charles Dibdin compiled by his son Thomas Dibdin serves as both a preservation and celebration of Charles Dibdin’s influential patriotic songs which played a key role in shaping British national identity during the Napoleonic era. Known for their vivid depictions of sailors’ lives these songs blend sentimentality humor and moral fortitude reinforcing ideals of loyalty courage and British maritime supremacy. By compiling the collection with biographical notes and commentary Thomas Dibdin not only honors his father's legacy but also situates the songs within a broader cultural and historical framework highlighting their significance as tools of propaganda and morale during wartime. John Murray hardcover
1892001720London: Robert Jennings and John Major 1892. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Second Edition Re-Issue. 8vo. Volume I: xlii 421 pp. Volume II: 1v 428 pp. Volume III: iv 481 pp. 12 plates numerous engraved illustrations and facsimile autographs in the text A classic account of books and book hunting in France and Germany during the early 19th Century. Second Edition 1892. 2 1/2" closed tear Volume I title page to xviii. Age-toned impressions facing pages from frontispieces with some foxing throughout. Plates of Volume two show age-toned tide marks. Clean tight and strong binding with no underlining highlighting or marginalia. Mylar Protected. Professionally rebound in tan cloth with paper labels to spine. Robert Jennings and John Major Hardcover
1815456437London : Button & Whitaker ; Michael Kelly ; G. Walker ; G. Goulding & Co. ; etc 1815. First Edition. Hardcover. Good copy only in contemporary red leather over grey boards now heavily worn overall and lacking its original front label. Single leaf torn out between a front blank and ""Henry."" Binding remains strong throughout with some marginal tearing and creasing internally. Leaves faintly foxed throughout with some dust-dulling. A strong and very serviceable copy overall. Date is suggested. Physical description; 1 volume variously paginated : music ; 33 cm. Notes; A bound collection of engraved sheet music for voice and piano published in London c.1790-1820. Includes popular songs and ballads of the period including: Gesualdo Lanza's 'Henry' 1809 and 'Mary' 1809; Michael Kelly's 'Ah! why my love'; Charles Dibdin's drinking song 'And this I think a Reason fair'; and Thomas Attwood's 'Ah! once when I was a very little maid' from the farce Fast asleep and others. Subjects; Songs with piano - England - 19th century - Scores Ballads English - 19th century - Scores Operas - Excerpts - Vocal scores with piano Sheet music - England - London - 19th century. London : Button & Whitaker ; Michael Kelly ; G. Walker ; G. Goulding & Co. ; etc hardcover
180479596London: W. Dwyer Et Al. 1804. 21 x 13.5 cm. Rebound in half cloth binding. Frontis. XXLXXIII15711 errata pp. No advertisements. Paper with light foxing/ bit browned. Good copy. See pictures. W. Dwyer, Et Al. hardcover
1803306789Cheltenham: H. Ruff 1803. First edition. Frontispiece vignette title one engraved plate at p. 66. xvi 358 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Twentieth century green cloth morocco spine label. Very good. First edition. Frontispiece vignette title one engraved plate at p. 66. xvi 358 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Jackson 7; Windle & Pippin A4a H. Ruff unknown books
18417299London: John Murray 1841. Later printing. 1/2 calf. Very good -. Cruikshank George. Sm. 8vo. xvi336pp. Illus. with numerous plates by George Cruikshank. Later 19th century 1/2 green calf gilt tooled spine with red calf label over cloth some rubbing of extremities outer front hinge starting but holding fine. A.e.g. A presentation copy inscribed & signed by Thomas Dibdin in 1841 on a preliminary blank. Cohn #231. John Murray unknown books
18046608London: W. Dwyer Hanwell & Parker & Cooke; Deighton & Barrett 1804. Second Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. Octavo. xxlxxiii5711 errata; frontis is a facsimile of the Complutensian Polyglot text. Bound in early 20th century cloth with paper label on spine. A very good tight copy with some small marginal spots of mildew. <br/><br/> W. Dwyer, Hanwell & Parker & Cooke; Deighton & Barrett hardcover books
18078254London: Printed for Vernonr Hood and Sharpe 1807. First Edition . Hardcover. Near fine. 16mo 260pp. A crisp clean near fine copy in contemporary or slightly later 3/4 polished light brown calf over marbled boards. Contemporary bookplate on the front paste-down. Corners gently rounded and the leather somewhat dried but the black morocco spine label and gilt remain bright. Fresh and clean internally. Surprisingly scarce volume filled with lyrics by the English composer and songwriter. Dibdin's brother was similarly talented as was his son and his first cousin was Thomas Frognall Dibdin the noted English bibliographer and book collector. Though there are a healthy number of copies in OCLC we note no recent auction records for this title. Printed for Vernonr, Hood, and Sharpe hardcover
18046608London: W. Dwyer Hanwell & Parker & Cooke; Deighton & Barrett 1804. Second Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. Octavo. xx lxxiii 5711 errata; frontis is a facsimile of the Complutensian Polyglot text. Bound in early 20th century cloth with paper label on spine. A very good tight copy with some small marginal spots of mildew. <br/><br/> W. Dwyer, Hanwell & Parker & Cooke; Deighton & Barrett hardcover
183670666London: John Major 1836. First edition. Full Leather. Very Good. 2 volume set. 22.5 x 13.5 cm. Octavos. xxxii 4 556pp 557-982pp 44 index 4 ads. Illustrated with 10 plates including frontispiece in each volume as well as additional in-text illustrations and facsimiles. Bound into full brown leather with leather spine labels and and gilt designs to spines. Spines have been rebacked. Marble endpapers and foredges. Bookplate of previous owner George H. Brook on front fixed endpapers. Front gutters feel weak but still holding. John Major unknown
1808D15709London: William Bulmer at the Shakespeare Press for William Miller 1808. Hardcover. Good. Two volume set. Contemporary of original grey boards; spines with new labels. Volume 1. Clxxx 141 pages. Frontispiece portrait of More is lacking. Volume 2. 320 pages. An uncommon Dibdin edition of this classic work. Formerly in the Thomas More collection of the College of New Rochelle Library with perforated stamps to title pages; ink lettering to spines. Mid 19th century owner bookplate and ownership signature dated 1919. Housed in a handsome burgundy clamshell box with labels lettered in gilt. <br/><br/> William Bulmer at the Shakespeare Press for William Miller hardcover books