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1827181113London, Whittaker, 1827. M. gest. Front. u. Titel sowie gest. gef. u. grenzkolor. Kte. 2 Bl., 462 S. Hldr. d. Zt. m. Rsch. Einbd. beschabt u. bestoßen. Gebräunt, teils etwas braunfl.
189891338Boston MA: Little Brown & Co. As New. 1898. Five 5 Volume Set. Hardcover. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - -- with a bonus offer-- . Little, Brown & Co. hardcover
1894042122Boston: Little Brown and Company 1894. Title page dated 1894. Sturdy volume in fair to good condition. Brown cloth lettered in gilt and decorated in bilack a thick 787 pages. Covers have minor use-related shelf soil and are rubbed at the extremiites with some minor frays to the spine ends front hinge internally cracked but secure text block sound pages a little age-toned but clean no names or other markings. Hard Cover. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Little, Brown, and Company Hardcover
1859b1413<p>Little Brown and Company 1859. IV452 pages. Fine Hardcover. Original Embossed all over Brown cloth. Gilt spine title. Clean Unmarked with uncut pages throughout. Excelent biding and Hinges. 9.3"x6.0"x1.25". be46.</p> Little, Brown and Company hardcover
1891144396Stuttgart & Berlin. W. Spemann Verlag 1891. XII (richtig 6), 260 Seiten. Roter geprägter u. titelvergoldeter Original-Leinwand-Einband. (Einband etwas fleckig. 3 Bll. der Titelei entfernt). 22x15 cm
1840168986Bremen, Heyer, 1840. M. 2 Plänen. 264 S. OBr. m. verstärktem Rücken. Umschl. etwas angestaubt u. leicht angerissen. St. a. leicht angeflecktem Tit.
18801389763London: Chatto and Windus 1880. First Edition. Hardcover. Quartos two volumes. In Good condition. Quarter bound in red leather with gilt titling and ornamentation to spines and red cloth covered boards. Bindings with light plus scuffing shelf wear and rubbing to heads and tails of spines joints and edges and corners of boards. Light plus bumping and fraying to corners of boards; light plus shelf wear and marking to surfaces of boards. Several small areas of white staining to spine of Vol. 1. Front board of Vol. 2 significantly stained not impacting text block. Text blocks lightly age tones with scattered foxing. Ink annotations scattered throughout text blocks. From the library of Ronald Paulson leading expert on William Hogarth and former professor of English literature at Yale and Johns Hopkins. <br /> <br> <br /> <br> <br /> Oversized set. Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers please inquire for rates. Shelved in Room A Oversized. 1389763. Special Collections. Chatto and Windus hardcover
188041816London: Chatto and Windus 1880. First edition. With about 400 Illustrations. 2 vols. 4to. Original gilt stamped red morocco and cloth covers slightly rubbed else a very nice copy. Bookplates of Nathaniel W. Conkling & Collin Armstrong. 2. Rowlandson Thomas. First edition. With about 400 Illustrations. 2 vols. 4to. Chatto and Windus unknown
18804077London: Chatto & Windus 1880. A very nice First Edition of this two volume selection of Rowlandson's work.Half red leather over red buckram boards. The leather is bright and profusely decorated in gilt. The boards are a little rubbed and have moderate marking to them. An attractive set. Armourial bookplates to the inside board of each volume. Volume two has splitting to the front hinge with some loss of end paper surface but still holding well. Both volumes have light to moderate foxing to them. A "biographical sketch" of Rowlandson is followed by a detailed chronological study of his caricatures. There is a useful "chronological summary of subjects social and political caricatures engraved by or after Thomas Rowlandson" An essential addition to any Rowlandson collection. xv 378. xi 454 pp. 290 by 230mm 11½ by 9 inches. . Un très bel exemplaire de cette sélection en deux volumes de l'œuvre de Rowlandson. Demi-cuir rouge sur des planches de bougran rouge. Le cuir est brillant et abondamment décoré de dorures. Les planches sont un peu frottées et portent des marques modérées. Un ensemble attrayant. Un ex-libris armorié figure à l'intérieur de chaque volume. Le volume 2 présente une fissure à la charnière avant avec une perte de la surface du papier de fin mais il tient encore bien. Les deux volumes présentent des rousseurs légères à modérées. Une "esquisse biographique" de Rowlandson est suivie d'une étude chronologique détaillée de ses caricatures. Un résumé chronologique des sujets des caricatures sociales et politiques gravées par ou d'après Thomas Rowlandson est également utile. 290 x 230 mm Chatto & Windus hardcover
188088836London England: Chatto & Windus 1880. First Edition. Leather-bound. Good Plus. Matching set of two volumes: Quarto 11 in. x 8.75 in. Volume I: pp. xv 1 378. Volume II: pp. xi 1 454. Illustrated with tissue-guarded lithographic frontis to Volume I and "about four hundred" drawings. Smooth blue half cal ruled in gilt over rmaroon/blue marbled boards. Gilt title to red panel on spine. Five raised bands with gilt decorated spine panels. Marbled edges. Rubbing to edges and gutters. Corners worn with a small loss of leather to bottom front corner of Volume I. Matching marbled endpapers. Previous owner's bookplate to front pastedowns and handwritten and dated name to front flyleaves. Title page of Volume I detached but present. Bright interior. Spine and hinges tight. Thomas Rowlandson 1757 - April 1827 was an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era noted for his political satire and social observation. A prolific artist and printmaker Rowlandson produced both individual social and political satires as well as a large number of illustrations for novels humorous books and topographical works. Like other caricaturists of his age such as James Gillray his caricatures are often robust or bawdy. <br /> <br /> Author Joseph Grego 1843 - 1908 was an art collector and exhibitor journalist inventor and graphics expert. Wikipedia. Chatto & Windus unknown
188076124London: Chatto and Windus 1880. 4to. 2 volumes. xvi 378; pp. With black and white illustrations throughout. Quarter red morocco with ornate gilt-decorated spines. Slight darkening to edges of boards and some rubbing cracking to second vol. front hinge light toning to pages. No owners' names. Grego specialised as a writer and collector in the works of James Gillray Thomas Rowlandson George Morland Charles Dickens and George Cruikshank and was an acknowledged authority on all of them. This is the standard reference work on Rowlandson. A clean set illustrated with ornate gilt spines. First vol VG second vol G to VG. This is a heavy set and may require additional postage if being shipped outside of Europe. . Very Good. 1/4 Morocco. 1880. Chatto and Windus 1880 unknown
1880460206London : Chatto and Windus 1880. First Edition. Hardcover. Good copies only both in the original red leather-backed red cloth boards slightly dust-toned overall and heavily rubbed at the edges with some surface loss. Spine elaborately gilt-tooled now heavily worn overall and at the ends. Top edges gilt. In volume 1 the first leaf of the preface is loose showing significant creases and minor tears to the margins. In volume 2 the gathering comprising pp. vii-xii is loose but present and strong. Otherwise although the text blocks are cracked in some places the sewing and cloth joints are holding secure. The leaves themselves are strong and bright overall with some faint scattered foxing. Remains a very serviceable set overall. Physical description; complete in 2 volumes : frontispiece portrait illustrations ; 26 cm. Notes; Title vignettes. ""With about four hundred illustrations."" Contents: Volume 1: 1774-1799. Biographical sketch -- 1774-1781: early production -- 1782-1783 -- 1784: Political caricatures ; Social caricatures -- 1785 -- 1786 -- 1787 -- 1788 -- 1789-1790 -- 1791 -- 1792 -- 1793 -- 1794 -- 1795 -- 1796 -- 1797 -- 1798 -- 1799. Volume 2: 1800-1825. 1800 -- 1801 -- 1802 -- 1803 -- 1804 -- 1805 -- 1806 -- 1807 -- 1808 -- 1809 -- 1810 -- 1811 -- 1812 -- 1813 -- 1814 -- 1815 -- 1816 -- 1817 -- 1818 -- 1819 -- 1820 -- 1821 -- 1822 -- 1823 -- 1824 -- 1825 -- 1831 -- Summaries: Chronological summary of subjects social and political caricatures engraved by or after Thomas Rowlandson with his contributions to book illustration in the order of publication ; Addendum to the chronological summary of Rowlandson's published caricatures -- Appendix: Additional sources of reference upon Rowlandson's caricatures. Subjects; Rowlandson Thomas 1756-1827. Caricatures and cartoons. English wit and humor Pictorial. Satirists English. 18th century. 19th century. Great Britain. London : Chatto and Windus hardcover
1880338694London : Chatto and Windus 1880. First Edition. Hardcover. Worn copy bound in quarter leather over cloth boards with a gilt title to the spine. Wear and tear as with age with the spine and front board loosely attached. Remains well preserved overall; bright and clean. Physical description; vol. 2 only: 454 pages : illustrations portrait ; 29 cm. Notes; Title vignettes. Includes index. ""Chronological summary of subjects social and political caricatures engraved by or after Thomas Rowlandson. With his contributions to book illustration in the order of publication"": v. 2 p. 387-408. ""With about four hundred illustrations"" - T.p. Lists of drawings by Rowlandson: v. 2 p. 412-431. Title vignettes. Includes index. Contents; v. 2: 1800-1825. 1800 -- 1801 -- 1802 -- 1803 -- 1804 -- 1805 -- 1806 -- 1807 -- 1808 -- 1809 -- 1810 -- 1811 -- 1812 -- 1813 -- 1814 -- 1815 -- 1816 -- 1817 -- 1818 -- 1819 -- 1820 -- 1821 -- 1822 -- 1823 -- 1824 -- 1825 -- 1831 -- Summaries: Chronological summary of subjects social and political caricatures engraved by or after Thomas Rowlandson with his contributions to book illustration in the order of publication ; Addendum to the chronological summary of Rowlandson's published caricatures -- Appendix: Additional sources of reference upon Rowlandson's caricatures. Subjects; Rowlandson Thomas 1756-1827. Rowlandson Thomas English caricaturist and watercolorist born 1756 or 1757 died 1827. English wit and humor Pictorial. Caricatures and cartoons. Medicine and art. Caricatures and cartoons England. Satirists English. Caricatures and cartoons Great Britain. English wit and humor Pictorial. Watercolourists British 18th century ; Biography. Watercolourists British 19th century ; Biography. Great Britain History George III 1760-1820. Genres; Bibliography. Biography. Engravings - England - 19th century. Extra-illustrated copies Provenance - England - 19th century. Illustrated. London : Chatto and Windus hardcover
1880033672London: Chatto and Windus Piccadilly 1880. First Edition . Quarter Leather. Good/No Jacket. 4to. Complete in two volumes with "about 400 illustrations." Red leather over spines with gilt stamped lettering and decoration. Red cloth over boards. Covers are rubbed and worn though gilt on spine remains bright. Hinges are cracked though both volume remain fairly tight and text blocks are solid. Contents are very clean and intact. Due to weight extra charges will apply for Priority and/or International shipping. <br/> <br/> Chatto and Windus, Piccadilly hardcover
1880028457London: Chatto and Windus Piccadilly 1880. Quarter Leather. Fair/No Jacket. 4to. Two volumes quarter bound with leather over spines and cloth over boards; Gilt lettering and decoration on spine; Top edges gilded; Edges of covers are rubbed and are worn at corners and spine ends; Scattered rubbing on spines though lettering and most of decoration remains bright and clear; Cloth covers are a little rubbed and show a few worn spots; Front hinge internal of Volume I and rear hinge of Volume II are broke though both volumes remains fairly tight; Volume II shows some moisture stains along bottom edge and outside corner of contents not sticking or affecting text; Contents are otherwise clean and intact. <br/> <br/> Chatto and Windus, Piccadilly hardcover
1880961P55London: Chatto and Windus 1880. First edition. Leather. Very Good. 11.5" by 9". Thomas Rowlandson. The first edition of this illustrated study on the caricatures of Thomas Rowlandson inscribed by the author. The first edition.Inscribed by the author to the verso of the front endpaper of Volume I "To the Honb.le Michael Sandys with the kindest regards of Joseph Grego.Complete in two volumes.This volume presents a study on the life and work of eminent caricaturist Thomas Rowlandson.Rowlandson's caricatures have become synonymous with the Georgian era his satirical pieces portraying the political and social life of the day producing caricatures of those in power and high society such as the members of the Royal Family as well as Georgiana Duchess of Devonshire William Pitt the Younger and Napoleon.Volume I is illustrated with a frontispiece and vignette title page Volume II with an engraved title page alongside many in-text engravings throughout both volumes showcasing the distinctive work of Rowlandson. Collated complete.By Joseph Grego.Presented to Michael Edwin Marcus Sandys 5th Baron Sandys. In the original publisher's quarter morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally generally smart with light rubbing to the bards and spines. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light marks to the boards. Cloth to the rear joints is a little cockled. Discolouration to the extremities of the boards. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Fly-title of Volume I is working loose. Very Good Chatto and Windus hardcover
18801010Y24London: Chatto and Windus 1880. First edition. Leather. Very Good. 11.5" by 9". Thomas Rowlandson. A richly illustrated two-volume study of English caricaturist Thomas Rowlandson with a charming signed letter from the author. With a beautifully written signed letter by the author dated May 7th 1880. The letter expresses his gratitude to the recipient for expressing interest in the work and the subject of Rowlandson. First edition. Complete in two quarto volumes. In the publisher's quarter morocco binding with cloth boards and decorative gilt to the spines.A comprehensive exploration of the works of Thomas Rowlandson a distinguished artist and caricaturist of the Georgian era noted for his political and social satire. His caricatures included those of people in power such as the Duchess of Devonshire William Pitt the Younger and Napoleon Bonaparte. With a tinted frontispiece to Vol I title page vignettes to both volumes as well as a plethora of in-text illustrations throughout showcasing Rowland's distinctive work. Compiled by art collector author and journalist Joseph Grego who specialised as a writer and collector in the works of James Gillray Rowlandson George Morland Charles Dickens and George Cruikshank. In the publisher's quarter morocco binding with cloth boards and decorative gilt to the spines. Externally very smart with moderate rubbing to the extremities and marks to the boards. Bookplate of Sir Reginald W. Proctor Beauchamp. Bart. to the front paste down. Internally firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with occasional light spots most concentrated to the first and last few pages. Very Good Chatto and Windus hardcover
181329400Paris: Imprimerie De Jules Didot Aine 1813-1824. From the first edition of this monumental work on classical art. An original aquatint printed in terracotta red and black over a white background. This plate features two images. The upper images features three warriors two of which carry shield and wear helmets the lower features two Satyrs with the seated figure of a king or elder. Each figure also features cranes. Printed on a folio captioned sheet measuring roughly 23" x 16" the printed area approximately 15" x 10". Now presented in cream mounting boards 26" x 22" glazed behind clear mylar. A fine and beautifully preserved plate in excellent condition. AN IMPRESSIVE PLATE FEATURING WARRIORS AND SATYRS. This plate is from the original edition of LaBorde's COLLECTION DES VASES GRECS DE MR. LE COMTE DE LAMBERG.<br> The Count of Lamberg Ambassador to the King of Naples assembled a remarkable collection of approximately 500 vases which included a number given to him by the Queen of Naples. Laborde mindful of faults in the illustrations of the famous Hamilton catalogues was intent on producing an even finer book and rendering the objects with 'extreme fidelity'. Brunet said of the production "the precious pieces in this collection are shown here with remarkable precision." Quérard noted "this work deserves particular attention for its fine execution. It was attempted as much as possible to present facsimiles so to speak of the vases with all the colours and figures that can be seen on these precious pieces. Imprimerie De Jules Didot Aine hardcover
181329399Paris: Imprimerie De Jules Didot Aine 1813-1824. From the first edition of this monumental work on classical art. An original aquatint printed in terracotta red and black over a white background. This plate features three images. In each is featured a human figure along with Satyrs in two of the images and a centaur in the third. Sets of apotropaic eyes are prominently featured between them in each image. Printed on a folio captioned sheet measuring roughly 23" x 16" the printed area approximately 11" x 12". Now presented in cream mounting boards 26" x 22" glazed behind clear mylar. A fine and beautifully preserved plate in excellent condition. AN IMPRESSIVE PLATE FEATURING BOLD SETS OF apotropaic eyes SATYRS CENTAURS AND HUMANS. This plate is from the original edition of LaBorde's COLLECTION DES VASES GRECS DE MR. LE COMTE DE LAMBERG.<br> The Count of Lamberg Ambassador to the King of Naples assembled a remarkable collection of approximately 500 vases which included a number given to him by the Queen of Naples. Laborde mindful of faults in the illustrations of the famous Hamilton catalogues was intent on producing an even finer book and rendering the objects with 'extreme fidelity'. Brunet said of the production "the precious pieces in this collection are shown here with remarkable precision." Quérard noted "this work deserves particular attention for its fine execution. It was attempted as much as possible to present facsimiles so to speak of the vases with all the colours and figures that can be seen on these precious pieces. Imprimerie De Jules Didot Aine hardcover
181329398Paris: Imprimerie De Jules Didot Aine 1813-1824. From the first edition of this monumental work on classical art. An original aquatint printed in terracotta-red and black over a white background. This plate features two images. In one a female figure is flanked by two Satyrs men with tails like horses. The second features a bearded figure flanked by two female figures. The figures are printed in black on a terracotta background with stylized foliage around them. Printed on a folio captioned sheet measuring 22.5" x 16.5" the printed area approximately 15" x 10". Now presented in cream mounting boards 26" x 22" glazed behind clear mylar. A fine and beautifully preserved plate in excellent condition. AN IMPRESSIVE PLATE FEATURING A TOTAL OF SIX HUMAN FIGURES. This plate is from the original edition of LaBorde's COLLECTION DES VASES GRECS DE MR. LE COMTE DE LAMBERG.<br> The Count of Lamberg Ambassador to the King of Naples assembled a remarkable collection of approximately 500 vases which included a number given to him by the Queen of Naples. Laborde mindful of faults in the illustrations of the famous Hamilton catalogues was intent on producing an even finer book and rendering the objects with 'extreme fidelity'. Brunet said of the production "the precious pieces in this collection are shown here with remarkable precision." Quérard noted "this work deserves particular attention for its fine execution. It was attempted as much as possible to present facsimiles so to speak of the vases with all the colours and figures that can be seen on these precious pieces. Imprimerie De Jules Didot Aine hardcover
184613967AB1846. 9.5 x 15.5 cm.