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19742021569Franklin Center PA: The Franklin Mint 1974 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Quarto 1480 pages sculpted sterling silver covers in velvet chemise in publisher's clamshell paper box scuffed with its quarto Prospectus octavo Supplementary Notes typed letter from the Mint Suggestions for the Care of Your Franklin Mint Family Bible and a special leather bookmark but lacking the silver polishing cloth. Calligrapher's inked name for the original purchaser in the Family Records preceding the Bible. Note: WorldCat cites only one copy of this. <br /><br />This is the very special deluxe edition of the King James Version of the Bible in English in a very special binding containing 12 ounces of sterling silver with a cross on top and bottom on the top are the sculpted images of the Four Evangelists: Mark Matthew Luke and John. The design was done by Barcelona silversmith Oriol Sunyer. The illustrations are reproduced - for the first time in a printed book - from the priceless original manuscript in the British Library which was executed in the mid-14th century. "As the most extensively illustrated of all surviving medieval psalters the Queen Mary Psalter is a unique treasure. . The Queen Mary style is one of the three main styles of English painting in the Middle Gothic period which encompasses the years 1280 - 1380. . Of particular interest in the development of the Queen Mary style is the fact that it can be traced to a single artist the Master of the Queen Mary Psalter." The Franklin Mint hardcover
1787D15093London: printed for C. Taylor 1787. First Edition. Full Leather. Near Fine. Two volumes in contemporary calf elegantly rebacked in light tan calf with dark brown morocco labels raised bands spine compartments gilt. 8 x 7 inches 20.5 x 18 cm; various paginations with 45 and 50 superb engravings respectively including engraved titles the latter count including the ten engraved landscapes largely stipple-engraved plates executed by Taylor and Ogborne mostly after designs by Samuel Shelley and Robert Smirke. Originally issued in parts the work is rarely found complete with all plates. As the publishers state "Gentlemen may bind any numbers together to make a volume and in any order they please" as a consequence of which few copies have the full quota of plates. The authors represented include Shakespeare Milton Pope Gay Burns Goldsmith and others. <br/><br/> printed for C. Taylor hardcover
180320435London: F. And C. Rivington. 1803. Early Edition. Later Printing. Hard Cover. Good in No Dust Jacket dust jacket. F. And C. Rivington hardcover
18301891London 1830. Lithograph with hand coloring in watercolor on cream wove paper 12 1/4 x 9 5/16 inches 312 x 235 mm full margins. In good condition with some light areas of minor foxing throughout. Hand coloring is extensive and vibrant. An ass wears his Lord Mayor's gown and chain over court dress with big bows on his shoulders. Published in November 1830 this anthropomorphic satirical caricature is of Sir John Key 1st Baronet 16 August 1794 - 14 July 1858 who was a wholesale stationer and Whig politician in England. He was elected Sheriff of the City of London in 1824 and Lord Mayor of London for two years from 1830 to 1832. <br /> <br /> An uncolored impression of this work may be found in the permanent collection of the British Museum accession No. 16302. unknown
18201889London 1820. Lithograph with handcoloring in watercolor 9 x 6 1/2 inches 230 x 165 mm full margins. Light pencil inscriptions in the lower margins which are largely illegible. Light handling wear and some surface soiling otherwise in good condition with beautiful saturated watercolor work in the area of the subject's face. Whitehead's brother Philip was employed by the Bank of England from 1797 to 1810. During his employment at the Bank Philip Whitehead "adopted an extravagant lifestyle" and evidence came to light that he had defrauded Robarts & Co. by "forging an acceptance to a Bill." He was charged with forgery in 1811 and executed on 29 January 1812. The news of her brother's conviction was kept from his sister Sarah as long as possible. Learning of the execution Sarah Whitehead's mental health became unstable and she began to visit the Bank daily asking if Phillip was there. This continued until 1818 when the Directors offered Whitehead a financial grant on the condition that she stopped coming to the bank. Whitehead wore black crepe clothing which was a sign of mourning and as a result became known as the "Black Nun." To this day Whitehead's ghost reputedly haunts the Bank of England as well as the area on Threadneedle Street nearby. The myth of Whitehead's ghost appears in the poem New Year Letter by W. H. Auden. unknown
187516765London: Longmans Green and Co. Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 1875. Reprint. Leather. Beautifully bound in brown half morocco over marbled boards spines in six compartments separated by raised bands gilt lettering in two compartments intricate gilt tooling in the remainder gilt borders on covers marbled endpapers all edges marbled. This collection was edited by Lord Macaulay's sister Lady Trevelyan. NB Thomas Babington Macaulay 1st Baron Macaulay PC 1800 1859 was a British historian and Whig politician. He wrote extensively as an essayist and reviewer; his books on British history were hailed as literary masterpieces. He held political office as Secretary at War between 1839 and 1841 and Paymaster-General between 1846 and 1848. He played a major role in introducing English and western concepts to education in India. . All of the volumes are unmarked tight square and clean with only minor edgewear. This is a large and heavy 17 pounds set - additional shipping charges may apply. An extremely handsome set. NEAR FINE. . 8vo 8" - 9" tall . Longmans, Green, and Co. hardcover
1740MAP1Homann Heirs Nuremburg: CA: . 1740 Four maps inset on one large engraved sheet. 510 x 610 mm. Some outline and sectional color. Excellent condition. Based upon earlier maps by Herman Moll published in London 1700-1750. The individual map titles are: New Engelland New York New Yersey und Pensilvania; Carolina neksteinem Theil von Florida; Virginia und Maryland; and New Founland od Terra Nova S. Laurentii Bay⦠New Schotland. There is finely engraved text at the bottom which include notes on the maps and the Iroquois Indians. These detail the most current information from the British Colonies including dozens of place names Indian Settlements roads postal information etc. They also provide: details on battles with the Indians by Col. Barnwell and Col Craven in the Carolina map details on Indian and English plantations on the Maryland and Virginia map and many other details. Founded in 1702 by Johann Baptist Homann they were very prominent map publishers. business was passed to his son Christoph upon Johannâs death in 1724. Young Christoph died in 1730 and the firm was inherited by subsequent Homann heirs. This altered the name of the company which was later known as Homann Erben or Homann heirs. The firm continued in business until 1848. Homann Heirs, Nuremburg: CA: . unknown
51-4651London: William Miller 1804. Small folio. 26 x 36cm. Contemporary morocco with gilt embellishments on cover. Light stain in lower margins but very fresh otherwise.OCLC Number: 837662958. In-folio mar. brun à long grain large roulette dorée en encadrement dos lisse orné tr. dorées Rel. de l'époque.Colas 2112.Édition originale illustrée de 50 planches gravées par W. Ellis et W. Poole coloriées ; elles "sont copiées sur la première émission des cinquante planches de Kininger" Vienne vers 1803 : Colas 1610.Ex-libris : Thomas Whitemore Francis Whitemore.Reliure très usagée premier plat et premiers feuillets détachés larges mouillures au début in fine et dans la marge inférieurela marge inférieure. London: William Miller, 1804 unknown
19270001377ABOARD THE S.S. LANCASTRIA TO EUROPE. Good. 1927. On offer is a delightful original manuscript travel diary dated 1927 wherein Fred English with his wife Cora writes of his adventures and observations while aboard the S.S. Lancastria as well as his travels and adventures in England France Ireland etc. He writes of going to Blarney Castle and other castles seeing Lord Barrymore's estate and going to Killarney Dublin Brussels and many many other places! He begins: "S.S. Lancastria at Sea" - These notes are written for my own use. I am mailing them home that others may perhaps enjoy some of our pleasures. Please read them and then mail them immediately to the next on the list he then lists a lot of peoples names Don't forget that I want to use them when I return. Please see that none are lost". Here are some snippets: "Saturday August 27 1927 - Embarked at East Boston at 4:50 p.m. 10th Calvary Band playing. Bon Voyage by official representative of city. Escorted down harbor by Fire Boat playing four streams hose. Many vessels saluted with whistles. Three women and a boy failed to get off and were taken off down a ladder to a tug. It has rained all day. Have dropped pilot and are proceeding to sea. Found we were both booked together in J4 so far no sign of sea sickness. Am now waiting for dinner second sitting at 7 p.m. in to dinner at Table 3. Mr & Mrs Cain of N.Y. table companions. Enjoyed dinner five courses excellent service. Back on deck sea not rough but fog has shut down fog horn blows every minute. Watched sea and talked until 9:30 p.m. then seven times around deck equal one mile. Cora has taken a dose of Mothersill's pills as a prevention against sea sickness. Really doesn't need if no rougher than now. This day has been a big experience . It is as hot as it ever gets in Aroostook. The dining room is really too hot to eat in. We have a table stewart who tries hard to please but has a difficult time he is always in his own way . We had an impressive Memorial Service for sailors lost at sea 8 gold star mothers strewed flowers on water. We lost our table companions Mr & Mrs Cain. They moved to C deck - We had a good sing last night and a symphony concert by the ships orchestra. This morning wireless reports that Brock and Schlee had crossed the Atlantic in 23 hr. and 19 min. Had a wonderful day on deck. In the afternoon we played shuffleboard and ball on top deck. In the evening we danced a little . Now sailing directly towards Queenstown - Tonight the water has a larger swell and the ship is beginning to roll and pitch. So far the sensation is not bad. Some are beginning to feel sick again - There is to be dancing if the roll does not prevent. Saw a large school of flying fish seemed to be either white or silver color. Sometimes they take a flight of perhaps a hundred yards. There is a very jolly crowd on board who are bent on enjoying themselves - We saw schools of porpoises yesterday wish we might see a whale . We have enjoyed life on the boat. Time passes rapidly - There are two or three real characters on board. One Greenly from Boston a very fat good natural cuss from Boston. He brought aboard about 50 bottles of drink and a couple cases of oranges. He nearly missed the boat but arrived in time a dress coat over his arm part of which had been dropped in the mud. Neverless he was feeling glorious and has been ever since - Last night we sighted a passenger ship about five or six miles north sailing towards America. We have seen a number of freighters. They make the sea less lonely. - There are a small number aboard who are trying to drink the bar dry with fair success. We are in touch with land by wireless. We could radiogram home but would cost about four dollars. When we realize the expanse of ocean we feel that Lindberg had colossal nerve to attempt its passage all alone . It is fun to dance aboard except when the ship gives an extra roll the dancers go crashing into the wall or into the rail . We have the run of the ship which is worth a good deal. Our room is fairly good though small. I believe I would rather have the cheapest room aboard with run of ship than a better room say second class without run of the ship . Clancy our table steward is having a wonderful time telling us English customs. One of the cleverest jokes of last evening was a passenger who dressed as a steward. He had an English face even to that dumb look they have when they do not understand. He went into the smoking room and about the deck taking orders from many people who were not wise to the joke much to the amusement of those who were . Memorial for Lusitania in fore lounge over or nearly over spot where she sank . We arrived in Paris about 10 a.m. - After breakfast we took a train or street car to Trocadeors Convention Hedges. The parade was to start at 1:30 so we found the place were Mainse was to form. It was near Place D'lena which contains Geo Washingtons equestrian statue. While admiring the statue we noticed Hotel D'lena facing it. Then it occurred to Cora that the Mac Manuses were stopping at that hotel. We proceeded to find them. Crossing the square we heard our names called. Sure enough there they were on an iron balcony watching the parade form. We went up watched the parade form and pass until the ___ section came along then we joined and paraded. Talk about thrills. Flying could not compare. Up Rue D'Iena to the Arc dr Triomphe where we threw flowers on the unknown soldiers tomb - It was a National French Holiday declared for the occasion. The Stars and Stripes flew from the Eiffel Tower for the first time in history. It seemed millions of people lined the streets all cheering - No not all for it was reported that a few hissed. Both sides of the street were lined with soldiers with drawn bayonets. Every square had a troop of Calvalry or mounted guards. Every corner a squad of gendarmes ready to turn in any direction. It was expected that some demonstration would be made against Massachusetts but none came. There was a thrill to this parade that words cannot describe. It made me shiver and quiver. The Soldiers of a Nation parading the streets of the capital city of another cheered by its populace. One of the objects of this convention was to cement the two people together. I believe that it went a long way towards accomplishing its purpose." HISTORICAL NOTES: Originally named Tyrrhenia the S.S. Lancastria was the sister of Cameronia II of the Anchor Line which Cunard owned from 1911 until 1935. Built by Wm. Beardmore & Co. of Glasgow the Tyrrhenia was launched in 1920 and made her maiden voyage Glasgow-Quebec-Montreal on June 13 1922. She then ran from Liverpool to Canada Boston or New York until placed on the Hamburg-New York route in 1923. Refitted and renamed Lancastria during the winter of 1923-34 she then served New York from Liverpool Southampton or London until 1932 after which Lancastria was used mostly for cruising. Requisitioned for use as a troopship in 1940 Lancastria was bombed and sunk at St. Nazaire on 17 June 1940 during the evacuation of France. As many as 9000 people mostly British troops were on board. At least 3000 and perhaps as many as 5000 died in the costliest British merchant ship loss of the war. Winston Churchill felt the country's morale could not bear the burden of such terrible news and newspapers were ordered not to print the story. Survivors were forbidden under the King's Regulations to mention the disaster and people killed were listed as "missing in action". This led to the assumption by most bereaved relatives that they probably died during the bloody retreat through France. However the story of the sinking finally broke in New York newspapers on July 26 1940 and was soon afterwards taken up by the British press. The official report is still sealed until the year 2040 under the Official Secrets Act. If it could be proved that Sharpe was ordered by Ministry of Defense Officials to ignore his maximum load restriction there could be considerable grounds for compensation claims against the British Government. Currently the evidence for this remains under lock and key for another 31 years. The diary has 50 pages filled with handwritten entries plus there are an additional 12 pages with notations on his purchases cost of the trip etc. 4 1/2" x 7 1/4" and it is VG.; 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall; KEYWORDS: SS LANCASTRIA OCEAN TRAVEL TYRRHENIA EVACUATION OF FRANCE POST WORLD WAR I WWI HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA Als antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito Papel . unknown
6a603um 1910. Maße des Tisches: ca. 240 cm lang x 108 cm breit x 725 cm hoch Plattenstärke 4 cm; Maße der Stühle: ca. 465 cm breit x 44 cm tief x 100 cm hoch; jedes Möbel am Fußende mit geschnitzem Salamander leichte Gebrauchsspuren. - Gediegene massive handgefertigte Werkstattarbeit / Gewicht ca. 200 kg / Weitere Fotos auf Anfrage - unknown
190031896AB1900. Dulwich / Shoreditch / London a.o. Percy A.Wells Private Library c.1900-c.1920. Octavo / Quarto / Folio. Hardcover Folder with loosely inserted material like letters and photographs envelopes signed and inscribed books and rare pamphlets with designs etc. Very good condition with only minor signs of wear. Fantstic Archive and lots of unpublished material of one of the more eminent Cabinet Furniture and Chair - Designers which resulted from inspiration by William Morris' Kelmscott - School. Percy A. Wells Chairs are still in regular demand today and sell for stunning prices 3000 £ etc. Please see here a detailed description of the Archive which we display with permission of the composer of the Bibliography Dr.Christian White from Christian White Rare Books and which we have embellished only by listing everything in more detail: Percy A. Wells with May Morris; Ambrose Heal etc. The Batsford-published author and arts and crafts designer Percy Wellss retained collection of drawings a notebook letters photographs and articles. Wells 1867-1956 a cabinet maker and disciple of William Morris lectured taught and wrote extensively during the later phase of the Arts and Crafts movement in Britain. His typescript autobiography is included in the archive which follows him through an apprenticeship in Londons City Road with early practice as a cabinet maker before working alongside William Lethaby at the Central School and subsequently leading the cabinet department at the Shoreditch Technical Institution in London. His two most significant works both published by Batsford were "Modern Cabinet Work" 1909 which brought him to a wider audience and "Furniture for Small Houses" 1924 but as revealed by this archive his work went much wider. Included in the archive is the following material: I. PHOTOGRAPHS A fantastic collection of gelatin photographs of furniture many used as illustrations in Wells' books and labelled as such to verso. Contained within an envelope labelled in a later hand: 'Furniture designed by Percy Wells. Including Shoreditch.' Small sheaf of personal photographs including images of Wells in old age gardening in Dulwich. Two photographs of a house exterior project in New Barnet with Wells' handwritten explanations overleaf of 'treatment of Wall with trellis and boxes' and additional larger furniture photographs. 60 sixty silver gelatine photographs of Furniture designed by Percy A. Wells many with his signature or monogram and titled verso 1 one silver gelatine print of a Livingroom setting with Furniture by Percy A. Wells Photograph by Monger and Marchant 1 one silver gelatine print of a Bedroom setting with Furniture by Percy A. Wells Photograph by Monger and Marchant 2 two vintage Albumen print photographs showing a courtyard - design by Percy A. Wells: a. Concrete Yard with border of flowers and Trellis of Flowers and Shelter designed by Percy A. Wells Annotated and signed verso b. Yard - with Treatment of Wall with trellis and Boxes and Outdoor Shelter designed by Percy A. Wells Annotated and signed verso 4 four wonderful silver gelatine portrait photographs of Percy A. Wells 3 three negatives of vintage photographs showing cupboards and one chair designed by Percy A. Wells 1 one fantastic Group Photo of British Furniture Makers signed by most of those depicted showing C.C.Beetles and others II. PERCY WELLS' TYPESCRIPT AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Containing 22-page A4 Typescript Autobiography titled 'Fifty Years in the Furniture Trade' by Percy Wells 1934 according to a handwritten note by Wells it was published on three instalments inside the publication: "The Cabinet Maker" in the year 1934. The short autobiography describes Wells' poor background his apprenticeship in the City Road as a cabinet maker; mentored by Stephen Webb and W. R. Lethaby and then teaching-work at Central School and Shoreditch Technical Institute. The Typescript - Autobiography is included in a Folder Numbered "9" which also includes: a. Typescript Autobiography b. Page from "The Cabinet Maker" June 11th 1933 in which it is announced that Percy Wells has retired from his position as head of the department of cabinet-making at L.C.C. Shoreditch Technical Institute. A photograph shows a Chair and writing - desk made and presented to Percy Wells by night students of the Institute Photo by Bloomsbury Trade School. "The Writing Desk is veneered with Walnut.the whole of the front pigeon-holes in fine Cuba Mahogany.Students responsible under their instructors for various features of the desk: Abbott Beetles Nash and Starling conytributed the carcase and veneered work; Elder the interior fitment; Hilliard and Wheeler the carving Marritt the chair frame and Miller the Upholstery.". c. Account in local paper Shoreditch of Percy Wells' retirement in December 1932 d. Personal Note with photograph of Wells mentioning his authorship for Pamphlets for the National Association of Boys Clubs. III. PERCY WELLS' SKETCHBOOK c1900-1920: Small quarto c. 200 pages bound in quarter-roan over textured black boards; back strip largely missing; binding remains intact. Inscribed in ink to first blank Percy A Wells with pencil addition 31 Hindmans Rd East Dulwich SE. Starting with the endpapers Wells has used almost every page for drawings some vignette sized many full page. There are for example variations on William Morris titled in handwriting: Border Designs - Corners from W. Morris's Books a series of heraldic shield-fillings credited to William Morris and a full page attempt at what seems to be a graphic tribute to Morris with the names of Dante Rossetti' 'Madox Brown' 'Burne Jones contained within a column in the right margin and the slogan ARTS - CRAFTS - POETRY - BEAUTY - BROTHERHOOD at the foot of the page. Much of the sketchbook is dedicated to drawings for furniture and other design such as tiles architectural details often connected to Wells emergent book projects thus Fences and Gates. Screens Chapt There are several early pages of stylised art nouveau influenced flower drawings including irises and many other attempts to incorporate the natural world into design as Wells examined and noted the Geometry of leaf. There are a couple of pages of experiments with lettering including a possible commission for The Ruskin Gallery and The Passmore Edwards Gallery copies from tapestries medieval manuscripts and much more. Many pages with Furniture - Designs in pencil of Library Tables and ornaments in the Merton College Library 1 page drawings and manuscript elaborations on St.Peter' Church in Sudbury Designs for a wooden Music Stand etc. etc. IV. LETTERS 25 items: Writing on Kelmscott Manor paper June 1922 May Morris thanks Wells for his letter and the cheque. Will you please tell the students how very much I appreciate their help - probably with her fund raising in efforts for the Memorial Hall at Kelmscott signed in full. In a 1910 letter the furniture designer Ambrose Heal writes asking for your criticism on a piece of modern furniture design. There are several letters thanking Wells for presentation copies of Modern Cabinet Work Furniture and Fitments 1909 including one from Maple and Co his bosses at Shoreditch Technical Institute Ambrose Heal the sculptor Harry Hems furniture designer Ernest Betjemann John Betjemans father and the books publisher Herbert Batsford. Marjorie Quennell writes about a museum consultantship and an ALS from the artist and designer Selwyn Image proposes a talk on the start and development of the Arts and Crafts Society and Movement 1922. Additional correspondence regarding the presentation of several awards to Wells including the Royal Society of Arts Silver Medal in 1909. The Letters are detailed here: 1. Garnett William Professor Garnett was also Editor of James Clerk Maxwell's "Elementary Treatise on Electricity" TLS from Professor William Garnett in his role as Secretary and Educational Adviser to the Technical Education Board at the London County Council to Percy Wells detailing on two pages the awarding of an Artisan Art Scholarship to Wells at The Royal College of Arts. The letter is detailing the amount and some conditions. The Letter is accompanied with a beautifully designed Certificate with Kelmscott-style borders which details that Wells received the scholarship after winning a competition of 154 cantidates who had entered. 2 Pages plus Certificate. London April 1898. Signed by Secretary to the Board Prof. William Garnett. 2. Masters L.C. Editor TLS on beautiful Stationery of "The Woodworker" Handicraft Press about an article by Wells on "Historic Woodworkers". Wells obviously had written a series of instalments tackling the theme and is asked here by Editor L.C.Masters The Woodworker for the final instalment of the essay. 1 page London September 1908. Signed by L.C.Masters. 3. Waterer Jr. Robert english Furniture Maker MLS Manuscript Letter signed on beautiful stationery of Waterer & Sons - House Furnishers and Cabinet Makers from Chertsey Surrey. In the Letter to Wells Robert Waterer writes to Wells about Wells' approaching appearance before the Society of Arts. Waterer was obviously consulted by Wells on the question of retaining the name of a certain "Comtess" in a draft description within an art-book-publication Wells was part of. 1 page Chertsey Surrey January 8th 1909. Signed by Robert Waterer. 4. Wood H.J. english designer MLS Manuscript Letter signed on stationery of the Royal Society of Arts in John Street Adelphi London. Wonderful autograph letter by english Designer H.J.Wood to Percy Wells inviting Wells to attend a function at which Wells will receive a Medal which is awarded to him for his paper on "Furniture Design" which Wells had read in May 1908 in front of the Royal Society of Arts. 1 page folded. London 4th of March 1909. Signed by H.J.Wood. 5. Allom Sir Charles Carrick english decorator - TLS Typed Letter signed by eminent english decorator Sir Charles Carrick Allom thanking Wells for a letter and the Journal of the Society of Arts. Allom reminisces about a lecture by Wells which he attended and offers some prices he offers to be awarded to students of Wells and Hicks at the Shoreditch Technical Institute. 1 page London May 11th 1909. Signed by Charles C. Allom. 6. Wood H.J. english designer - MLS by english designer H.J.Wood on stationery of the Royal Society of Arts informing Wells that he was awarded the Society's Silver Medal for his paper on "English Furniture Design and Construction". 2 pages London 17th of June 1909. Signed by H.J.Wood 7. Hicks Shadrach Principal at Shoreditch Technical Institue - MLS by Shadrach Hicks to Percy Wells. On Stationery of the London Council - Shoredich Technical Institute. Hicks praises Wells' recent publication and conveys how poroud he is that "two of my colleagues are responsible for such an interesting and useful work. It is sure to have a permanent influence on the Craftnot only in Englland but abroad." 1 page London / Shoreditch - 16th September 1909. Signed in full by Shadrach Hicks. 8. Henry Jacob Solomon artistic and fancy furniture maker and fancy chair maker between 1878-1914 TLS by eminent furniture maker Jacob Solomon Henry to Percy Wells thanking Wells for sending him his latest book and raising the work as "one of the finest and most interesting works that has been published for some considerable time.it will always be a permanent work of interest to those connected with Cabinet work." 1 page on beautiful stationery of J.S.Henry. London 29th September 1909. Signed by J.S.Henry. 9. Heal Ambrose english Furniture Designer MLS - 1 page London 29th of September 1909. Signed by Ambrose Heal. 10. Plimley A.J MLS - 1 page London 7th of October 1909. Signed by A. J.Plimley 11. Maple & Co. Upholsterers to his Majesty / Murray Frank Stuart MLS on Stationery of this Royal Upholsterer signed by an employee Frank Stuart Murray who thanks Wells for sending him his latest book. 1 page London 16th of October 1909. 12. Waterer Jr. Robert english Furniture Maker MLS - 4 pages A 4 folded - Buxton Derbyshire 23rd of October 1909. Robert Waterer writes here to Wells from his holidays at the Buxton Hydropathic the letter is on the stunning stationery of the Hydro. Waterer reports about his impression of Buxton and the surrounding landscape. aterer reports also that he has bought Wells' book prior to leaving but has not brought it with him on his holidays. Waterer speculates in the letter if Wells does indeed "compare old methods of construction with modern.". Waterer thinks that ".the price for such a book is very moderate.the amount of work entailed must have been enormous. I had a chat with Mr. Batsford when I bought it - he happened to be in the shop - he spoke well of you"."I showed the book to my father who was surprised at its volume and very pleased to see our cabinet in it." ".i explained to him that you had given it the first place under 'modern work' which was very kind of you". 13. Hems Harry English architectural and ecclesiastical sculptor / of Harry Hems & Sons - Ecclesiastical Art Works Exeter - Makers of Church Furniture & Fittings MLS - 7 pages on two A4 sheets folded Exeter 1st of November 1909. On the beautiful stationery of Harry Hems & Co. citing all the prices this company won at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia 1876 World Fair Chicago 1893 and International Exhibition in Antwerp 1894. Harry Hems writes to Wells and apologises for not being in touch earlier because he just returned ".from another visit to the United States and find your kind letter of Sept 28th and a copy of your most admirable volume entitled "Modern Cabinet Work Furniture and Fitments" awaiting my advent - " Hems goes on to praise ".the most useful selection of drawings and photographs that so lucedly illustrate the letterpress - all are invaluable". Hems outs himself to be of earnest appreciation of "Modern Cabinet Work" and informs Wells that he is planning to ask Mr. Batsford to send him another copy so Hems may present it to his foreman and in doing this he is sure this will make his foreman of 20 years in his establishment an even better craftsman. Hems is also informed that Wells had written to Hems' son Greville Chester Hems in his absence to inquire ".whether we have any photos of old chests and miserere" Very detailed and interesting letter of one of England's foremost sculptors of the Gothic Revival. 14. and 15. Hems Harry & Burgess Edwin A. Two MLS. One by Harry Hems to Percy Wells dated 10th of November 1909 in which Hems allows Wells to keep Photographs he provided and in which he also refers to a case of loss of a miserere which had been removed from a Cathedral and fell into Collector's hands and Hems was only able to get it back after several years. Hems also writes about a letter he received from his foreman of joiners one Edwin A. Burgess. Harry Hems writes to Wells that he send him the letter by his foreman and does not need it back. The letter by Burgess to Hems is dated Exeter November 9th 1909. This letter to Hems by Burgess is full of praise for the recent book by Wells & Hooper which Burgess received as a gift from Hems and Hems saw it fit to forward this letter of praise to Wells as encouragement. 16. Heal Ambrose English furniture designer MLS on Stationery of "Heal & Son Ltd. "Manufacturer of Bedding Bedsteads Upholstery and Bedroom Furniture". 1 page. London 7th of February 1910. Important letter by Ambrose Heal to Wells: "Dear Mr.Wells your letter & remarks of appreciation give me very great pleasure to receive all the more so because I would rather have your criticism on a piece of modern furniture design than eny one else's." Signed by Ambrose Heal. 17. Batsford Herbert of B T Batsford - Publisher & Bookseller TLS - On Batsford Stationery. 1 page London10th of October1913. Batsford writes to Wells about a letter which Wells had received from his co-author Hooper and which Wells obviously had forwarded to Batsford for his opinion. There seemed to be some discord but nothing which Batsford found alarming and Batsford reassured Wells that Hooper "clearly shows his appreciation of your knowledge judgment and help". Batsford continues: "The book will belaunched towards the end of next week and I shall send you a copy in which I propose to write "with kind regards and many thanks for friendly help' because I think this is due to you. I shall hoipe to see you before very long and will then be able to report to you how the book is going and show reviews and so forth" Signed by Herbert Batsford. 18. Llewellyn Smith Sir Hubert British civil servant. He served as permanent secretary to the Board of Trade from 1907 to 1919 where he played an important role in the Liberal government's welfare reforms. He also served as the chief economic advisor to the government from 1919 to 1927 Wikipedia TLS 1 page Knightsbridge 4th of November 1920 from Sir Hubert Llewellyn Smith to Wells about an invitation to Wells to "accept the title of Fellowof the British Institute of Industrial Art". On Stationery of the Institute. Signed by Sir Hubert. 19. Image Selwyn British artist designer writer and poet associated with the Arts and Crafts Movement. He designed stained glass windows furniture and embroidery and illustrated books. He was the seventh Slade Professor of Fine Art at the University of Oxford from 1910 to 1916. Wikipedia MLS 1 page. Holloway 14th of May 1922. Wonderful letter by Selwyn Image to Percy Wells. Obviously Wells has invited Selwyn Image to hold a talk at the Shoreditch Institute and Selwyn Image is only happy to oblige: "Dear Mr. Wells Itis very good of you to ask me to come to you again.of course I'll come .As to subject how do you think this would be acceptable : - a brief account of the start & development of the Arts and Crafts Society and Movement from its inception in the early eighties up to to-day. I could speak with some fair intimacy on this - if the idea of it appeals to you" - Beautifully Signed by Selwyn Image. 20. Morris May Mary "May" Morris 25 March 1862 17 October 1938 was an English artisan embroidery designer jeweller socialist and editor. She was the younger daughter of the Pre-Raphaelite artist and designer William Morris and his wife and artists' model Jane Morris née Burden Wikipedia MLS 1 page on Kelmscott Manor Stationery. Kelmscott Manor Lechlade 4th of June 1922. May Morris writes to Percy Wells and thanks him for sending a cheque to help with a Fund Miss Morris running. Signed by May Morris in full. 21. Betjeman Ernest Silverware maker of dutch descent and father of Poet Sir John Betjeman TLS 1 page. London Pentonville Road 18th of October 1923. Interesting letter by Ernest Betjeman to Percy Wells in which Betjeman shares his enthusiasm about the recent work "Modern Cabinetwork". Betjeman writes: ".I feel that I must write to tell you and your co-Author how excellent and helpful it will be even to us who have had many generations of experience in fine Cabinetwork". In a post scriptum Betjeman adds in ink: "We want more works on Modern work v fewer on Antiques". 22. Herdman Daniel W. Librarian and Curator for the Cheltenham Arts and Crafts Collection TLS 1 page with review stapled to the letter. Daniel W. Herdman writes to Percy Wells and thanks him enthusiastically for a wonderful lecture: "Dear Mr.Wells on behalf of the Cheltenham Public LibraryArt Gallery and Museum Committees I cannot express too highly our sense of gratitude to you for coming all the way from London to deliver such a delightfully clear and interesting Lecture "Craftsmanship and Furniture"." Herdman includes a review / resume of the lecture published in the "Gloucestershire Echo" aand remarks that the article was drawn up by the reporter from his notes and "Some at least of the salient points you made have been nicely brought out". Signed by Daniel W. Herdman on stationery of the Cheltenham Public Library. 23. Russell Sir Sydney Gordon English designer craftsman and educationalist MLS 1 page on Russell's personal stationery "Kingcombe - Campden" October 27th 1928. Important letter by one of Englands foremost Furniture Makers of the 20th century influenced by the Arts and Crafts Movement but also important regarding the production of Utility Furniture. In this letter Rissell highlights the importance of Percy Wells' influence on the work of Russell's company: "Dear Wells If you can get away we should be so glad if you would be our guest at Broadway for the D.I.A. visit.You have been so intimately identified with our work since its commencement or shall we say renaissance that it would be nice for you to be here. We owe so very much to your counsel & encouragement - Sincerely Gordon Russell" Letters No. 24. and 25. Wells Percy A. / Piercy. E.F. TLS by General Secretary for the "National Association of Boys' Clubs" E.F.Piercy to Percy Wells and attached to it the MLS which Percy Wells sent as an answer. 2 pages London / Hampstead Garden Suburb 5th Piercy and 6th Wells of June 1936. E.F.Piercy invites Wells to hold lectures in many of the Boys Clubs of the region and that after speaking to Sir Hubert that is Sir Hubert Llewellyn Smith the Association offers Wells 75 Sterling per year and accommodation for holding Lectures. Wells answers thoroughly and outlines on which topics he can speak: "In writing to the Clubs perhaps you would like to say that I am ready to give talks or Lectures with or without a Lantern on Craftwork Architecture Furniture - old and new - Ancient Woodwork etc. or modern methods if desired - Yours Sincerely - Percy A. Wells" 26. Quennel Marjorie British historian Illustrator and Museum curator at "The Geffrye Museum" 1935-1940 TLS 1 page on Stationery of the "London County Council - The Geffrye Museum" 31st of March 1937. Marjorie Quennell in her function as Curator of the Geffrye Museum invites Percy Wells: "If you are free on Friday 9th of April I should be pleased if you would come to tea with me at 4 o'clock at the museum. Marjorie Quennell at this point had been curator for 2 years and she informs Wells in this letter also of fellow honorary concultants to the Museum giving several names and their position in society. Letters 27. and 28. are also by E.F.Piercy to Percy Wells regarding Lectures given by Wells to the National Association of Boys Clubs. DOCUMENT / Commons Order included in Folder with Letters: The Folder with Letters also includes an original Commons Order Paper from Friday 3rd of February 1893. The Commons order is annotated by Percy A. Wells at the rear and he obviously attended the House of Commons for this session because he writes in ink: "Heard Gladstone Chamberlain Harcourt Balfour Labouchère Henry Du Pré Goschen George Goschen &c. from Strangers Gallery. Glorious !" V. PORTFOLIO / Large Portfolio with an abundance of Reviews of Books written by Wells forwarded by Batsford with a signed note on Batsford Stationery as well as newspaper-articles on Lectures given by Wells etc. Exhibition ephemera included in this Portfolio are sheaves of Wells' drawings of church details at Long Melford Kersey and Lavenham; rubbings of lettering pieces by P Wells from the 1930s each carefully annotated with time spent on the commission; 2 folders of articles annotated by Wells; reviews of his books; certificates for various awards and group photos; press reports of his lectures etc etc. VI. PUBLISHED WORKS included in the Archive are these very scarce pamphlets some of which have Wells as co-author and some which he had no part in but obviously kept for reference: 1. Wells Percy A.: "Modern Cabinet Works" by Percy A Wells & John Hooper. Promotional pamphlet for the First Edition from 1909 "Just Published". The promotional pamphlet was designed on 16 pages with a perforated order-form for the book to the rear wrapper. An exceptional piece of Ephemera. 2. Wells Percy A.: "Furniture For Small Houses" - "A Book of Designs for Inexpensive Furniture with New Methods of Construction and Decoration". London B.T.Batsford 1920. X 4 9 pages text and XIII Plates on Tables as well as LVII plates on other Furniture Dressers Chair-Designs Bedsteads etc. Loosely inserted also a colour-scheme plate for "Patterns for Combing". Inscribed to the authors brother: S.H.W' Sidney H. Wells from the Author - June 1920. The Chapter for Chairs includes: "The Windsor and Stick Back Chair / Stuff-over and Loose Seats / Wooden Seats and Loose Cushions / The Settee the Couch and the Settle / Easy Chairs". 3. Wells Percy A. This pamphlet No.234 from Volume XXI of "Practical Education and School Crafts with which is Incorporated Manual Training". Percy A. Wells is mentioned on page 112 in the segment on "Vacation Courses". Wells is remembered for "talking about 'Four points on good Furniture'. Published in Leeds For the Institute by A.W.Howard May 1924. 4. Percy A Wells An Introduction to Handicrafts in Clubs 1933 National Association of Boys Clubs P A Wells to upper cover - this anonymous work was written by Wells Dr. Christian White. Covers chipped and detached. With text-markings. This work is of great interest regarding the creation of clubs for boys in which manual education would lead to craftsmanship and appreciation of quality in teaching Furniture Making as well as the wish that: "A Club should try to give scope for everything that contributes to the ideal of complete fitness. Handiness with tools and materials is a form of fitness as definite as soundness of wind and limb.The making of things is for many boys an immediate interest having the direct appeal of play". Several Photographs within the publication show boys at work e.g.: "Working a home-made lathe at the grainger Park Boys Club in Newcastle" or "An improvised work-shop at the Crown Club in Hoxton". Other photos show "Simple Furniture" and "Plywood Animals for Noah's Ark and toy birds" "Mosaic Floor Tile made of waste fragments set in cement and sand" as well as an example of a "Lino Cut for Cover of Club Magazine". The Booklet includes very useful "Detailed Notes on Particular Crafts" with recommendated Reading for Woodwork Bookbinding and MArbling mentioning books by J. Kay etc. as well as a photoghraph of an £Example of Bookbinding by T.W.Swindlehurst". 5. Wells Percy A. Boys' Clubs in War-Time. London October 1939. Published by the National Association of Boys's Clubs. 32 pages. Including an article by Percy A. Wells: "Club Handicrafts in War-Time". Other articles include: A.Llewellyn Smith - "Some War-Time Measures" / D. Hughes-Jones - "Physical Recreation in Time of War" / A.Thomas - Club Drama in War-Time" // PRESENTATION COPIES of two publications gifted signed and inscribed to Percy A. Wells: 1. Heal Ambrose - 'The Old Farm in Tottenham Court Road'. Offprint blue paper wrappers detached. London Tottenham Court Published by Heal & Son Ltd. at the Sign of the Fourposter" 1913. Inscribed to title-page: P.A. Wells - With AHs Ambrose Heal's compliments possibly secretarial. 2. Russell J. B. - 'The Story of an Old English Hostelry - Being a Concise History of the Lygon Arms Broadway Worcestershire From Medieval Times until the present Day Together with some account of the Craftwork carried on at Lygon Cottage by S.G.Russell with numerous Illustrations from Drawings and Photographs. Fourth Edition. London Arden Press 1924. Frontispice Photograph of "The Lygon Arms" VIII 32 pages with several Photographs of the Interior as well as furniture of this Inn. The text is also embellished with drawings. Signed and beautifully inscribed by the author: "To P.A.Wells without whose help & encouragement the last chapter might have remained unwritten - J.B.Russell - 25. April - 24". Binding Poor and cover detached. VI. EXHIBITION - EPHEMERA: 1. BIA Exhibition of Industrial Art at Dorland Hall 1933: Reviews and Program including names mentioned like Christopher Hussey Chairman of the Executive Committee Sir Philip Sassoon Bryan Guinness Prince George Patron etc. A wonderful collection of numerous newspaper-clippings and other materials with detailed announcements of Furniture Exhibitions among them a fantastic original A4 Flyer 4 pages advertising the: "Exhibition of British Industrial Art BIA in Relation to the Home at Dorland Hall June 20 - July 12 1933. Organised privately but with the approval of the Government and the British Institute of Industrial Art the Design and Industries Assaociation and the Society of Industrial Artists" Loosely inserted a Typescript with a long list of names of those who were on the sub-committee like Percy A. Wells and represented all the different showcased industries in the Exhibition like: Books & Printing Furniture & Equipment Kitchen Equipment Lighting and Heating Fittings Pottery & Glass Siler & Metal Textiles etc. Architect of the Exhibition was Oliver Hill. 2. "Examples of Modern Craftsmanship - Exhibited by the British Institute of Industrial Art in the Victoria and Albert Museum" Included is a page from "Modern Design in Furniture" showing a full page of photographs of the Exhibition-setup and an explanation of the photographs like: A. "Painted sideboard and two chairs designed by Percy A. Wells" B. "Bedroom Furniture in teak with natural oak panels by Mrs. Betty Joel C. Examples of Furniture of Gordon Russell etc. Newspaper Clippings with: A. News about openings of Exhibitions B. Announcements of Percy Wells' Publications hardcover
198111709<p>Random House. New York. 1981. Second printing of this new revised three volume edition with number sequence on copyright notice showing 2 as the lowest number. Seven volumes in 3. Complete. 8vo. 8.1 x 5.5 inches. Volume 1; xii 1040pp. Volume 2; viii 1197pp. Volume 3; viii 1128pp. Each volume contains notes addenda and synopsis at the end of the text. Finely bound in full black calf leather. Spines lettered and ruled in gilt. Boards with single gilt ruled borders. Marbled endpapers. All edges gilt. Dark blue silk bookmark ribbons. The bindings are unsigned but are certainly the work of a master binder. This new edition is Revised by Kilmartin based on the 1954 Pleiade edition and features material not in the original Scott Moncrieff translation. A fine simple but beautifully bound set of this classic work.</p> Random House. New York. 1981 hardcover
2006SKU0468671Pearson Longman 2006-12-01. Paperback. Good. Textbook May Have Highlights Notes and/or Underlining BOOK ONLYNO ACCESS CODE NO CD Ships with Emailed Tracking Pearson Longman paperback
1989201275080Sarvadeshik Arya Pratinidhi Sabha 1993 1978 1984 1986 1989 1989. Good. Hardcovers with dustjacket. Books in good condition. Signs of edgewear to dustjackets and fraying spine part 1. Flaps dustjacket part 3 on two small spots attached to inside bookcover. 952 pp 992 pp 808 pp 800 pp 720 pp. See photo's Sarvadeshik Arya Pratinidhi Sabha 1993, 1978, 1984, 1986, 1989 hardcover
179230870London: Printed for Benjamin and John White; Printed for the Authork and sold by Messrs. White and Son et al. 1793; 1792. 2 volumes bound as one. A New Edition To Which Is Now Added a Supplement Containing Twelve Plates. First Edition of the Supplement Printed in 1792. Illustrated with 72 fine full-page copperplate engravings printed in sepia complete. Quarto very handsomely bound in contemporary three-quarter red morocco over marbled paper covered boards the spine with raised bands gilt ruled and decorated one compartment lettered in gilt gilt rules to the turnovers marbled endleaves probably supplied at a later date. iv; 119 5; ii; 24 pp. 72 plates on 72 leaves. A pleasing copy handsomely bound at the time of publication very little evidence of wear to the binding which remains tight and strong the text-block with some of the typical mellowing of the paper at the edges the plates all with strong images and well preserved. A fine example. FIRST PRINTING OF THE EXPANDED VERSION WITH THE 24 PAGE TEXTUAL SUPPLEMENT AND THE ADDITIONAL 12 PLATES. A very fine source work expertly illustrated by engravings made from the originals. A scholarly and visually pleasing tour through centuries of English history and rule. <br> Of the author/illustrator the great antiquary and bibliographer Thomas Dibdin said “I will boldly affirm that he who wishes to be informed of the curious and interesting details connected with ancient manners and customs costumes regal and ecclesiastical antiquities must devote his days and nights to the volumes of Strutt.†Printed for Benjamin and John White; Printed for the Authork and sold by Messrs. White, and Son et al. hardcover
34861VERONA OFFICINAE BODONI 1952. LIMITED TO 225 COPIES THIS BEING NUMBER 24. ILLUSTRATED WITH WOODCUTS BY BARTOLOMEO DI GIOVANNI RECUT BY FRITZ KREDEL PRINTED IN GRIFFO TYPE ON HAND-MADE FABRIANO PAPER. QUARTER VELLUM OVER PATTERNED CLOTH. A FINE COPY IN A DAMAGED SLIPCASE. WITH THE BOOKPLATE OF ROBERT ELWELL TO FRONT PASTEDOWN. VERONA, OFFICINAE BODONI, 1952 hardcover
1649150001London: Printed in the Year 1650 i.e. 1649. One of five editions all listed by ESTC as printed in 1649 with a 1650 date with minor variations; the author argues against duties of obedience to a usurping power naturally directed against Parliament and the new Commonwealth. Authorship is unclear - an attribution to Richard Hollinworth is still held by ESTC based on a report by the contemporary Adam Martindale but is also credited to Charles Herle and DNB places it as by Edward Gee "with little doubt". The latter attribution is most commonly accepted. Small quarto 182 x 131 mm. Recent brown quarter calf gilt ornaments in compartments marbled sides vellum tips. Contemporary ownership signatures "John Bryan 3d" and "E. Bailey" to title. Selbourne Library stamps to title verso and to p. 51 small slip of paper affixed to p. 53 covering a few letters. Binding fine; contents generally a little browned and soiled as usual for pamphlets of this date. A good copy. ESTC R201998; Wing G449. hardcover
188083103c.1880. Charming country scene showing the river Thames with Windsor Castle in the background. Original watercolour. Size: 360 x 520 mm Excellent condition. unknown
26515Cambridge. Undated but written shortly before the publication of his poems in 1801. 3pp. 4to. Bifolium. In good condition lightly aged with thin stub from mount neatly adhering. A long closely written letter of 116 lines including eight-line postscript at head of first page. Addressed by Dyer on reverse of second leaf: 'To Lord Buchan Dryburgh Abbey Berwickshire Scotland.' Buchan has annotated the reverse of the second leaf: 'George Dyer Characteristic while I reasoned with George Dyer in my Library at Dryburgh Abbey on the Economy of Nature and the Providence of God I said Heaven itself will one day bear witness to my Words. At the instant there was a flash of Lightning so vivid as to deprive us for a moment of Sight This . subject for Poetry' latter part obscured by stub. Both men have interesting entries in the Oxford DNB. Dyer's entry stresses his eccentricity of which the present letter is indeed 'Characteristic'. The main topic is Dyer's obsessive belief that his conversation has in some way offended Buchan and 'given very undesignedly some offence to my friends in Scotland'. Dyer also discusses the preparation for publication of privately-printed 'Poems' of 1801 whose 'Ode XXXIX' is titled 'After visiting Dryburgh Abbey in Berwickshire the Seat of Lord and Lady Buchan'. The poem carries the following footnote: 'This delightful spot now the residence of Lord and Lady Buchan was formerly a monastery. In a part of the chapel are now placed the busts of our English poets. Lord Buchan is well known as a man of letters.' The florid opening paragraph of the letter starts: 'Kind Sir It is unpleasant to write and no less unpleasant to read letters of apology: they move heavily and leave behind nothing worth remembering. The writer feels like a prisoner at the bar and if conscious of crime recollection of civilities received he finds painful and without waiting for the decision of the judge he confesses himself worthy of punishment.' The second paragraph sets out Dyer's specific concerns: 'I intended writing to you from Berwick and to acknowlege sic your civilities to me when at Kelso: but I thought it expedient afterwards to defer writing till after I had been at Richmond more particularly as my mind at the time was quite occupied with poetical reveries though I said nothing on the subject to my ingenious and sensible fellow-traveller. On my arrival in London I expecterd to receive letters from Dr. Anderson the author and editor Dr Robert Anderson 1750-1830 who like Buchan was a member of the American Antiquarian Society to be conveyed to sic me under cover to James Marten: one was to have been a letter to Park from Dr. Anderson as a kind of introductory letter. From Park I expected to hear every thing relative to the Richmond business: but I waited in vain for letters and knew nothing concerning the place for solemnizing the birth-day of Thompson. I was extremely puzzled to account for this silence and was at length unhappy fearful that I had given very undesignedly some offence to my friends in Scotland: I have however since recd: letters perfectly satisfactory from Dr. Anderson and others: having however no letter to Park and the birth day of Thompson having passed by unnoticed I was perplexed and knew not what to say to you.' He gives the gist of a speech made by Buchan 'when I had the pleasure of seeing you at Dryburgh' on the subject of acknowledging the giving of pain by ones words and confesses: 'Now Sir I did recollect having made two speeches of this kind and though probably you may not recollect them or indeed might not have noticed them at the time yet the recollection of them gave pain to me.' He explains at length how he 'wished to apologize' but 'knew not what to say or how to begin'. But now Buchan's 'very civil letter' has 'removed my suspicions that he has given offence and increased my respect for you.' Again he had wished to answer immediately but could not get a frank: 'I had not an opportunity of getting the name of an M.P. as the friends who are kind enough to favour me with their names occasionally were not in town'. He has been 'pedestrianizing backwards & forwards to Cambridge time insensibly stole away … and therefore now write to you from Cambridge though I have no M.P. at hand'. After further apologies and explanations he praises Buchan's 'delightful retreat of Dryburgh Abbey and the learned Hermit residing there' adding: 'you may rest assured yourself that I shall not forget them in my poems ere long to be published. I am at present quite enslaved to Poetry. I am just ready with a volume of poems in which I shall not be forgetful of the hospitality of sic natural beauty of Scotland: The Muse however is obliged to give way for a reason and a violent head-ach a bad substitute supplies its place: a pain which I assure you is not diminished by contemplating the contents of this letter.' He hopes he will have 'the pleasure of revisiting Dryburgh at some future opportunity when I shall be in better spirits than I am at present and when I may be able to express in person what I now do by letter viz: that I have a high sense of your civility and worth.' He may return to Dryburgh with his 'particular' friend James Ramsay Cuthbert of neighbouring Ednam. He has 'delivered' Buchan's 'remembrance to Laetitia. Barbauld D. Gregory & Dr. Tytler' and hopes to see him on his return to town. In the concluding paragraph he states that he has delivered Buchan's 'papers to the Editor of the Monthly Magazine: they as yet have not I perceive made their appearance but owing to no neglect of mine. I delivered them immediately on coming to London: one indeed is I believe precluded from being inserted there as having been published before: the other will I doubt not appear next month'. At the end of the letter Dyer declares that he holds 'some peculiarities of sentiment' and in the postscript he expresses the hope that he will be 'in better spirits' if he has 'occasion to write again to Dryburgh … on a more agreeable topic'. He ends with reference to his 'fellow traveller J. Leyden who was kind enough to accompany me from Edinburgh to Newcastle is very clever; as also is your neighbour Landie the son of the Dissenting minister'. Accompanying the letter is an engraving of Dyer by Henry Meyer from a drawing by 'Miss Beetham' 'Published by Mathews & Leigh 1809'. In good condition in windowpane mount. Cambridge. Undated, but written shortly before the publication of his poems in 1801. unknown
37537LIVORNO POZZOLINI 1827. THREE VOLUMES COMPLETE. FIRST AND ONLY LIVORNO EDITION BEING A RE-IMPRESSION OF THE TRUE FIRST EDITION OF MILAN. CONTEMPORARY HALF VELLUM GILT LETTERED GREEN MOROCCO LABELS CLEAN AND TIGHTLY BOUND. BOUND WITHOUT HALF TITLES. ITALIAN TEXT. pp.328 353 398. WITH THE ARMORIAL BOOKPLATE OF CHARLES FIRST VISCOUNT OF EVERSLEY OF HECKFIELD SOUTHAMPTON 1794-1880 FORMER SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE. AN ATTRACTIVE SET. LIVORNO, POZZOLINI, 1827 hardcover
34845VERONA KULGIN D. DUVAL 1982. LIMITED TO 150 COPIES THIS BEING NUMBER 27. WITH FOUR ETCHING BY PIETRO ANNIGONI. SIGNED BY ANNIGONI. PRINTED AT OFFINA BODONI IN ITALY. QUARTER GREEN LEATHER. A NEAR FINE COPY IN A SLIPCASE. VERY SMALL NICK TO TOP OF LEATHER SPINE. VERONA, KULGIN D. DUVAL, 1982 hardcover
1729BB0664London: printed for I. Tonson in Ye Strand 1729. First Edition. Full Calf. Near Fine. Large 4to: 18450xci1pp with engraved title page four full-page copper-engraved plates including frontispiece portrait of Waller engraved by Vertu after Kneller and numerous superb head- and tailpieces and historiated initials. Contemporary cambridge-style calf sides decorated in blind and framed with rat's tooth roll ribbed spine richly gilt in seven compartments red morocco lettering piece gilt chipped plain period end papers. Near Fine or better with light offsetting sporadic foxing and the odd smudge else clean and crisp throughout; joints very skillfully repaired spine ends renewed. Provenance: signature of the bibliophile Douglas Grant in pencil to front fly-leaf. Wither to Prior 941. Grolier English 100 27. First Collected Edition the "most sumptuous ever published. It contains all the poems which had hitherto appeared to which the editor has added four new . . . Waller's letter are added for the first time and the various prefaces to the earlier editions are reprinted. Finally the information given in the notes is so full and accurate that little has been left to the research or correction of later editions." Wither to Prior Waller's poems were widely read during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. "Dryden who greatly admired Waller and consistently treated him as mentor and precursor claimed that ‘the well-placing of words for the sweetness of pronunciation was not known till Mr. Waller introduced it.' . . . When neo-classical canons of correctness fell out of fashion in the nineteenth century Waller's poetic reputation plummeted and it has never fully recovered though . . . renewed interest in court culture and in the intersection of literature and history toward the end of the twentieth century has led to a modest Waller revival." ODNB N. B. With few exceptions always identified we only stock books in exceptional condition. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association and we subscribe to its codes of ethics. printed for I. Tonson in Ye Strand unknown
192647172Minneapolis Minn. The Physicalreview 1926. 4to. Contemp. full buckram. Small tear to first hinge at foot. A stamp in upper right corner on titlepage and 2 other pages. In: "The Physical Review. Conducted by the American Physical Society" Vol. 28 Second Series. VI1343 pp. Entire volume offered.Schrödinger's paper: pp. 1049-1070. Internally clean and fine. <br/><br/><em>First appearance of the first treatment of Wave Mechanics in English.The paper reviews Schrödinger's own wave-mechanics and De Broglie's "phase waves" and covers all the results Schrödinger had hitherto obtained in his main communications of 1926 the 3 papers in German. An English translation of Schrödinger's main papers was not published until 1928."The paper gives an account of the author's work on a new form of quantum theory. §1. The Hamiltonian analogy between mechanics and optics. §2. The analogy is to be extended to include real "physical" or "undulatory" mechanics instead of mere geometrical mechanics. §3. The significance of wave-length; macro-mechanical and micro-mechanical problems. §4. The wave-equation and its application to the hydrogen atom. §5. The intrinsic reason for the appearance of discrete characteristic frequencies. §6. Other problems; intensity of emitted light. §7. The wave-equation derived from a Hamiltonian variation-principle; generalization to an arbitrary conservative system. §8. The wave-function physically means and determines a continuous distribution of electricity in space the fluctuations of which determine the radiation by the laws of ordinary electrodynamics. §9. Non-conservative systems. Theory of dispersion and scattering and of the "transitions" between the "stationary states." §10. The question of relativity and the action of a magnetic field. Incompleteness of that part of the theory." From the Abstract in front of the paper. </em> hardcover
1811AQ33894Lewes: Sussex Press Printed and sold by John Baxter 1811. In two volumes. With an engraved title page to each volume and a further 30 of 32 plates. Contemporary red straight-grain morocco richly tooled in gilt and blind A.E.G. marbled endpapers. A trifle rubbed. Armorial bookplates of John Trotter Royal Artillery to both FEPs naive clear tape repair of head of leaf 4Z2 of Vol. I small marginal hole to leaf 5N2 loss to lower corner of leaf 6M1 with slight loss of sense slight marginal loss to leaf 7S1 small central hole to leaf 10Q1 naive marginal paper repairs to initial two leaves of Vol. II second leaf misbound closed tear to leaf 12E2 loss to lower corner of leaf 12S1 marginal clear tape repairs to leaves 13G1-2 13H2 loss to lower corner of 14C1 15Q2 and 16Y2. A handsomely bound - albeit slightly defective - early nineteenth century provincially published illustrated Bible with explanatory notes by Brightonian Church of England clergyman John Styles 1782-1849. . Quarto. Sussex Press, Printed and sold by John Baxter unknown
