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1990799J35London: Faber & Faber 1990. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 9" by 6". Not Stated. A crisp first edition copy of this crime fiction novel from Michael Dibdin's famous Aurelio Zen series. The second book of this popular series. Signed by the author to the title page. The Aurelio Zen series are Dibdin's best known works. They provide an insight into less visible aspects of Italian society at the turn of the twenty-first century. Aurelio Zen is an anti-hero which adds to the irony and dark humour found in these books. There are eleven books in the series total. This is the second novel of this critically acclaimed series. 'Vendetta is a complex gripping vivid and unputdownable thriller that shows Michael Dibdin writing at the top of his form' Dust wrapper Review.In the original immaculate dust wrapper. Signed by the author to the title page. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally excellent with no discernible shelf wear. Original unclipped dust wrapper is excellent with no wear. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine Faber & Faber hardcover
99490faber and faber 1990 london. first edition octavo lilac cloth boards with white lettering 281pp FINE in Near Fine d/w light rubbing faber and faber 1990 london hardcover
2015x-1108076513Cambridge University Press 2015. Paperback. New. 684 pages. 9.60x6.70x1.50 inches. Cambridge University Press paperback
1108015808.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
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
103999William Kidd 1830 - 1831. 7 vols bound in 1. 8vo. Contemporary blue cloth with faded plate inset on upper board all edges gilt poor - repaired splits at edge of spine boards rubbed and corners bumped. Pp. 36 & 36 & 36 & 36 & 36 & 35 & 26 illus with 41 engraved plates pictorial titles and vignettes in text by Robert Cruiskshank 2 plates with closed tears at edges; bottom corner of pp.13/14 of Devil's Visit torn away; some spotting throughout. William Kidd, 1830 - 1831 unknown
4859No place or date x 2 the other headed "A.M. Sep 25" to which another hand has added 1835. Total 4pp. 8vo two laid down on a page with minor defects and texts complete tending towards the illegible the other with bottom of page torn off with some textual loss again tending towards the illegible. In one he asks his correspondent to take up a bill of exchange that day "which I miscalculated for Monday" next - it will materially serve me without injuring you". In the next letter 1835 hard to read but he appeqars to be talking money with someone in need money he would supply before his Benefit and institute a transaction involving "Mr Peake". "After this week every night is a public or private Benefit at the Haymarket. In the final letter he mentions being ill all night and his writing in bed all day. He is sending various pieces: "the young English Gent" "I like it & wish it went to another Time - it would be much impressed by it"; "the Finale" "it was hard to do on account of the D-d short lines"; "an Abridgment of the Examination" "i hope it will do. I couldn't make it shorter". He'll bring along "The Introduction to Duett" although illness might affect their plans. He gives his address but in a quotation asks him to tell no-one of his address. No place or date (x 2), the other headed "A.M. Sep 25" to which another hand has added 1835. unknown
19890193626New York NY U.S.A.: Bantam Books 1989. Signed by the late author on a bookplate tipped in between the front free endpaper and the half-title page. This is the first U.S. edition of the first Aurelio Zen Mystery recently shown on Masterpiece Mystery Theatre. Winner of the U.K. Golden Dagger Award in the year of publication. 266 pp. Becoming a bit hard to find in collectible condition. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Bantam Books Hardcover
1837309678Henry Colburn 1837. Hardcover. Very Good. Two volumes 8vo in 3/4 black morocco on marbled paper raised bands gilt geometric designs in the compartments marbled endsheets. Bindings tight and square rubbing at the corners spine ends and joints two small p.o. bookplates on the front pastedowns title pages a bit toned. Henry Colburn hardcover
1108051103.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
18531London: Walter King 1889. . Small 4to 20.8cm. Pp. xvi227 30 wood-engraved figures in text 2 folding diagrams index. Hardbound original cloth gilt lettered title to backstrip. Excellent copy in unlikely pristine state really like new. - Rare. One of the first widely available books thoroughly investigating and summarising the available photometric methods. The author analytical chemist by profession was Superintending Gas Examiner to the London Metropolitan Board of Works. - gkt.1058 London: Walter King, 1889. hardcover
185259972London: Henry G. Bohn York Street Covent Garden 1852. 8vo pp. 1 frontispiece; xxxi 1 328; 12 engravings by George Cruikshank frontispiece included; original blind-stamped purple cloth gilt-decorated spine; binder's ticket of J. Cathers & Bro.; some ink stains along the spine; otherwise very good. Bookseller's ticket of J. Cathers & Bro. Baltimore. Hundreds of songs from the English composer Thomas Dibdin 1745-1814. Prepared for publication by his illegitimate son the dramatist Thomas John Dibdin 1771-1845. 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. Henry G. Bohn, York Street, Covent Garden unknown
1942458765London : How & Parsons 1942. First Edition. Hardcover. Good copies only in contemporary half calf over marble boards with raised spine bands gilt-tooled and in the compartments. Boards somewhat scuffed and worn along the edges and joints with some surface loss to the leather. Spines heavily worn with a tear to the headband of volume 2. Endpapers and edges marbled. Very good internally with text blocks remaining surprisingly tight bright and clean. Despite evidence of heavy use a well-preserved set overall. Physical description: complete in 2 volumes xxviii 318 pages; 368 pages : portrait music ; 23 cm. Subjects: Dibdin Charles 1745-1814. Songs English - England - 18th century - Scores. Ballads English - 18th century - Scores. Sea songs - England - 18th century - Scores. Folk songs English - 18th century - Scores. Songs with piano - 18th century - Scores. Composers - England - Biography. London : How & Parsons hardcover
1804500034882London: Barker & Son 1804. First Edition. . Hardcover. Good. 19pp 23 p. A new edition. 27pp 23pp 30pp new edition 28pp published Woodfall not in British Library8pp8pp8pp8pp. All bound in one contemporary volume disbound <br/> <br/> Barker & Son hardcover
a73645NY 1818 David Longworth. Text only no music. 12mo. 5.5 x 3.5 inches 53pp. removed and rebound in later wraps. Good some light foxing. Scarce. . paperback
2015x-1108077161Cambridge University Press 2015. Paperback. New. 640 pages. 11.70x8.20x1.30 inches. Cambridge University Press paperback
ria9783752375329_inpHardcover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Reproduction of the original: Bibliomania by Thomas Frognall Dibdin hardcover
1834017688London: Harding and King 1834. Book. Fair. Original Cloth. First Edition. Book has worn covers rear cover detached but present missing 15% of spine thus fair. All plates are present. Scarce. Harding and King Paperback
1790287051London: Printed for the author: and sold by him at his warehouse No. 411 Strand opposite the Adelphi 1790. Second Edition. Full Leather. Very Good binding. The Second Edition of A Collection of Songs Selected from the Works of Mr. Dibdin. Complete with half title; 4 iii 1 vi 2 231 1 vii 1 pp. Vol. I only as issued in this edition. Bookplate bookseller's ticket and previous owners' names on the front endpapers. Wear to the front joint and minor loss to the top of the spine. Full calf with a red leather label. Very Good. ESTC T83589. Very Good binding. Printed for the author: and sold by him, at his warehouse, No. 411, Strand, opposite the Adelphi 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
1829129059London England: Robert Jennings 1829. original leather all edges gauffred gilt marbled endpapers. 8vo. original leather all edges gauffred gilt marbled endpapers. xliv 4211; iv 428; iv 4811 pages. 3 Volumes. Second edition Windle and Pippin A38b. Dedication to John Lodge table of contents in each volume preface to the second edition index of manuscripts and printed books in first volume. Each volume with frontispiece and engraved illustrations throughout text. Covers rubbed and scuffed at edges and along spine. Front cover of Volume III separated. Scattered foxing. Previous owner's inscription on front free endpaper of Volume I. Robert Jennings unknown books
1824474651London : T. Williams 1824. 1st edition. Hardcover. Poor copy in contemporary leather-backed marble boards. Spine bands worn; panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description: 1 score 150p. ; 29cm. Contents: Bleak was the morn -- Blow high blow low -- Bonny Kate -- Ben Backstay -- Here a sheer hulk -- I locked up all my treasure -- I went to sea -- It blew great guns -- Joltering Giles -- Lovely Nan -- Life's like a ship -- Love me evermore -- Little Ben -- Meg of Wapping -- Nautical anatomist -- Naval victories -- Poor Tom -- Poor Jack -- Rational vanity -- Saturday night -- The village clock -- The soldier's adieu -- The lad's of the village -- The sheep shearing song -- The woodman -- The poet and the paper -- The high mettled racer -- The breeze was fresh -- The anchorsmiths -- True courage -- The Cornish miners -- The Greenwich pensioner -- The last shilling -- Tom Tackle -- The veterans -- The sailor's journal -- The can of grog -- The moon on the ocean -- The lucky escape -- The flowing bowl -- The look out -- The wind was hushed -- Victory's laurel -- When Bibo went down. Subjects: Songs English England. Songs High voice with piano. Songs with piano Arranged. London : T. Williams hardcover
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
25587DIBDIN Thomas. The Reminiscences of Thomas Dibdin of the Theatres Royal Covent-Garden Drury-Lane Haymarket &c. Two volumes in one as issued. Orig. linen-backed boards wanting label on spine. N.Y.: J. & J. Harper 1828. First American edition. A very good untrimmed copy. unknown
