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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
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
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
1817111111113610W.Bulmer and Co. Shakespeare Press 1817. Hardcover. Acceptable. Printed for the Author by W. Bulmer and Co. Shakespeare Press; London 1817. Hardcover. Volume 2 Only. An Acceptable full leather binding rear board detached handling/scuffing to boards leather spine is dry and brittle with loss to top and bottom rubbing along board edges abrasion top front board corner marbled endpapers and pastedowns ribbon marker AEG with some blemishes some scattered foxing to front and back matters starting and partially cracked front hinge moisture stain to top of multiple pages age toning to text block without Dust wrapper. 8vooctavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches. 535pp. b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scans are available for any item please inquire. W.Bulmer and Co. (Shakespeare Press) hardcover
1804064235London: W. Dwyer 1804. Hardcover. Very Good. Frontispiece is illustrated with a facsimile of the Greek and Latin text in the New Testament in the Complutension Polygot. Rebound in 1/3 leather with brown and red marbled boards. 4 raised bands on spine with a black leather label with gilt lettering. There is some marginalia throughout though it is sparse. Half-title page has been repaired. lxxiii. 571 pp. Index supplement and errata at back. More images available upon request. Full refund if not satisfied. W. Dwyer 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
1822557011London: W.Simpkin & B.Marshall 1822. Morning Noon & Night or The Romance of the Day A Comic Opera produced at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on Monday Sept.9 1822. The Overture and Music Not included with three exceptions composed by Mr Perry.In Good condition with some wear to the covers The title page still very original.Please email for further details. NOT Signed or Inscribed. First Edition. No Binding Paper Wraps . Good Below AVERAGE/No Jacket. Illus. by Not Illustrated. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Booklet. W.Simpkin & B.Marshall Paperback
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. Front board detached. <br/><br/> John Murray hardcover
1804BIBLIO-07617Printed for W. Dwyer etc. London second edition enlarged and corrected 1804. Contemporary calf leather spine label front board decorated with single rectangular gilt filet and blind filet within spine decorated in blind and with gilt rules marbled endpapers 8vo 22 cm. xx lxiii 1 571 1 pp. Front joint cracked at top inch and covers rubbed with slight wear to spine old armorial booklabel seemingly trimmed down on front pastedown endpaper some light to medium agetoning Good. Printed for W. Dwyer [etc.], London, second edition, enlarged and corrected, 1804 hardcover
18131738141807ABSJoseph Hartnell 1813. Hardcover. Good. 1813. No Edition Stated. No dust jacket. Red marbled paper covered boards half bound in brown leather. Book has been recovered. Two volumes rebound as one book each with separate pagination. Rough cut pages. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Other occasional staining noted. Previous owner's inscription to front paste-down. Hinges are cracked with exposed binding materials. Binding remains firm. Boards have been heavily rub worn with moderate wear to corners spine and edges. Corners are bumped with loss to leather elements. Head of spine is missing down to the first band. Gilt is darkened. Joseph Hartnell hardcover
18070017<p><strong>Volume 1 only of 2 volumes.</strong></p><p><br />Half title volume 1 title-page 379 pages 1 errata 4 list of subscribers. <br /><br /><br />Leather covered boards with buckram spine presumably for repair or strengthening inner joints strengthened with tape joints of rear end-papers also strengthened with paper repair tape. Neat repair to small tear on title-page. End-papers browned. Considerable wear to covers – rubbing splitting and some marks corners heavily worn with loss of leather and board. Binding firm however. Ink and pencil annotations to front and rear end-papers Internally very clean with minor staining to pages 28-33.</p><p>Ex-library book with library sticker to inside front cover. Library stamp to title-page and library markings on spine.<br /><br /></p><p>Dibdin wrote a good portion of this weekly which lasted only 24 numbers. The philanthropist Thomas Bernard and Dibdin were associated together on this publication. Dibdin said that he wrote two thirds of the magazine. This volume contains issues no. 1 January 24th 1807 to 12 April 11th 1807 Windle and Pippin pp. 21-22.</p><p>Windle and Pippin A6 volume 1 only</p><p><strong>This is a heavy volume and as consequence the shipping cost will be higher than the average quoted in my store listings.</strong></p> William Savage hardcover
183626684London: John Major 1836. First edition 2 vols. 8vo pp. xxxii 4 556; 2 557-982; 10 engraved plates a number of illus. in the text; contemporary calf-backed boards joints restored old library pocket inside back cover of both vols.; generally a good sound set or better. Windle A62; Jackson 86; Lowndes I 642. John Major unknown
1825441387London : Harding Triphook and Lepard 1825. 2nd edition. Hardcover. Former library book with minor marks remaining. Finely bound in contemporary leather over boards. Title to spine with raised bands. Marbled edges. Spine bands and panel edges rubbed and bumped as by age. Light foxing. Well-preserved overall. Further scans images and additional bibliographical material available on request. Physical description: 3 preliminary leaves l 899 pages ; 23 cm. Subjects: Book collecting Great Britain. Bibliography Best books. London : Harding, Triphook, and Lepard hardcover
1815222999Printed for the Author by W. Bulmer and Co. Shakespeare Press Sold by Longman Hurst & Co. and others 1815. Very Good. 1815. Hardcover. hardback large 8vo viii5093xxviiindexes1 erratapp numerous illustrations Vol. 4 only marbled edges contents clean and tight full leather binding rebacked with new endpapers gilt-decorated spine with 5 raised bands original boards retained board edges rubbed otherwise Very Good condition . Printed for the Author by W. Bulmer and Co. Shakespeare Press, Sold by Longman, Hurst & Co. and others, 1815, hardcover
1824116561824. London Harding etc. 1824. 4lii912pp. 8vo. Buckram binding slightly soiled & traces of use. First edition. The advertised intention of 'The Library Companion' was to provide a guide to the best books for study and reference in all parts of learning seasoned with literary and bibliophilic anecdotes. But his passions for the rare and curious diverted Dibdin from these worthy aims and as one of his friends remarked he once again 'became rampant' on editions typography illustrations bindings and rare book prices. However the modern reader will find a good many interesting details about books collectors and book trade personalities of the time. c.f. O'Dwyer Thomas Frognall Dibdin; Jackson 63; Windle & Pippin A50a. hardcover
1803887F21Cheltenham: H. Ruff; Payne Faulder et al 1803 . First edition. Leather. Very Good. 9.5" by 6". Not Stated. The first edition of Thomas Frognall Dibdin's study of Cheltenham in an attractive half calf binding. The first edition of this work by Dibdin.A history 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. Illustrated with a frontispiece engraved title page and one further plate. Collated complete.Including a concise view of the Gloucester county.Rebound in half calf with endpapers renewed. Rebound in half calf with marbled paper covered boards. Endpapers renewed. A touch of rubbing to head of rear joint otherwise externally excellent. Internally firmly bound. Significant closed tear bisecting frontispiece with tape repair to reverse of frontispiece. Engraved title page trimmed to perimeters. Pages clean and bright. Very Good H. Ruff; Payne, Faulder et al hardcover
