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1701779Oxford: London : Printed for James Good in Oxford and sold by J. Nut i.e. Nutt London 1701. Second edition of the English translation by John Norton. ¶ Duodecimo; A-E12 F11 A1 half title present Bound in original full calf missing some leather from spine but cords are very strong. ESTC Citation No. N1243 415J. Some wonderful quotes for this book: <br /> <br /> The Answer of R. W. to his Friend importunately desiring to know what LOVE might be<br /> <br /> I Acknowledge the wanton Ty∣ranny of imperious Love that is always requiring the most diffi∣cult Trials of the Affections. Now though it be a kinde of an Hercu∣lean Labour it self to Love considering those severe duties those toyls and hazards appendant to it; as if Cruelty were its sole delight: Nevertheless we believe it reasonable what names so∣ever we have given to Love that he should exercise his Soveraignty which is certainly very great and puissant; and by the Severity of his Commands that he should augment the glory of his high Rule and our obedient Sub∣mission.<br /> <br /> "However this is the supreme Office of Reason to make a right choice of Disposition and Conditions; to choose a Companion with whom we are sure to live with more delight than with our selves; whose judgment we may be sure to follow as our own: or else to stay till we can finde a proper Ob∣ject of Love. Then also so to love like one who is guided by Judgment not carried away by Passion; like one so far from ceasing that he is always beginning to Love. This is to joyn Patience with Constancy. This is to receive the Idea more fairly imprinted in the Minde than in Wax and to preserve more stedfastly. 'Tis the Of∣fice of Vertue to determine upon one measure of wishing; to covet a dispo∣sition and inclination like his own through all the changes of Fortune; and so to make two of one that they may act the same person.". The "Amoris Effigies anon. London 1649 1664 1668 1671. In 1680 appeared a loose English translation by a Robert Nightingale which deviated in many points from the Latin original. John Norris under the pseudonym Phil-iconerus published a fresh translation London 1682; 2nd edit. 1701; In his introduction Norris wrote of Waring's "sweetness of fancy neatness of style and lusciousness of hidden sense".<br /> Waring also wrote Latin verses including in Jonsonus Virbius playwright Ben Jonson.1639 reprinted in the 1668 and subsequent editions of the Amoris Effigies under the title of Carmen Lapidorium." DNB. London : Printed for James Good in Oxford, and sold by J. Nut [i.e. Nutt, London] hardcover
1683714L31London: Obadiah Blagrave 1683. Leather. Good Only. 6" by 3.5". None. An extremely scarce very early edition of this important work regarding the customs and kitchens of the old aristocracy. This work was first published during Cromwell's Commonwealth. With an illustrated frontispiece of Henrietta Maria. ESTC records show that this is the ninth edition overall of this work. ESTC reference no R21760. Collated Lacking pags 108-180 i.e F-H12 to part I. Lacking pages 30-53 i.e. L2-L12 of part II. Lacking pages 107-108 i.e S11 of part III. With separate title pages to parts II and III. Though the pagination differs the register is continuous. These recipes were purported to be from the kitchen on Henrietta Maria the wife of King Charles I. It was originally published following the execution of Charles I and six years after Henrietta Maria fled England during the interregnum. These recipes are 'incomparable secrets in Physick Chirurgery Preserving and Candying &c. Which were presented unto the Queen by the most experienced persons of the times'. Being all three parts in one. 'The Queens Closed Opened'. 'A Queens Delight or the Art of Preserving'. and 'The Compleat Cook'. When this work was first published Cromwell had been in charge for six years and the riches of the old aristocracy were a subject of fascination. These recipes provided insight into the ingredients found in royal and aristocratic pantries and cabinets. Noted recipes include 'The Kings Medicine for the Plague' and 'A salve for the eyes made by Sir Edward Spencer'. A very scarce household work which forms as an historical source of court life during the Stuart reign. Held in a custome cloth chemise and slipcase. With the contemporary calf boards and spine present. The original binding has failed leaving this work disbound. Extenally the original boards and backstrip are rubbed. Gatherings are loose. Pages are bright. Tape repairs to the edges of many pages throughout. Collated Lacking pags 108-180 i.e F-H12 to part I. Lacking pages 30-53 i.e. L2-L12 of part II. Lacking pages 107-108 i.e S11 of part III. Tidemark to the head of most pages though this is very light and doesnt affect the readability of text. Good Only Obadiah Blagrave hardcover
1642753L15London: John Greensmith 1642. Cloth. Fine. 7.5" by 6". None. A very scarce anti-episcopacy satire in England printed at the start of the Civil War. A scarce satire on the concept of petitions regarding the 'newes to them of the Bishops late imprisonment'. ESTC reference no: R5951.With contemporary annotations by hand to A3v.Rebound in modern marbled wraps. In recent marbled wraps. Externally excellent with minor shelfwear. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine John Greensmith hardcover
31263<p>N.p. Anonymous 1800 small quarto 22 manuscript pages on laid paper no watermark tied with ribbon not original through two of three slits front wrapper detached but present entitled: "In Eulogy on the life of General George Washington" Text somewhat worn upper right hand corners somewhat dogeared front wrapper worn and chipped rear wrap missing otherwise very good.</p><p>Apparently Unpublished Eulogy on Washington by a Military Man to his Fellow Soldiers.</p><p>This eulogy or oration written by an anonymous militia commander and likely read to his fellow "soldiers in arms" it extols the virtues of their fallen "Chieftain" on what would have been Washington's 68th birthday:</p><p>Sample of the Text:</p><p>"Countrymen & Fellow Citizens. Permit me by request your humble Eulogist to address you on this no less solemn than afflicting occasion.</p><p>The Parent of our rights the Guardian of our liberties the Saviour of our Country is no more. The illustrious Washington the accomplished Statesman the intrepid Veteran has discharged the demands of nature and rests in dust. This day sixty eight years past ushered the deceased into being.</p><p>How are the mighty fallen – Not as Saul and Jonathan in the field of Battle – but expired like Moses on Pisgah's Mount in the full vigour of age. …</p><p>The Hero of Monongahela witnessed to the world the same magnanimity of mind through the whole course of his life as he did at the moment when he saved a shattered army from impending ruin. And millions this day mourn the loss of their mighty Chieftain dead. … He conquered not like Alexander to enslave millions but to disseminate among them the rights and privileges of men. Like Cincinnatus he took the field but to silence the enemies of his Country & like him again retired to rural repose.</p><p>He was biased by no sinister motives but was entreated by the purest principles of friendship for his distressed Countrymen. And by his Patriotic exertions liberated thousands from impending thralldom… He never took to his hallowed lips the sacred name of Deity; but with the greatest reverence and awe – He united the characters of Moses and Joshua in leading and counseling the Armies of America. Like Moses he took us when to all external appearance human aid could not avail. Although he resigned not his breath on Vernon's top until like Joshua he led us into the promised land of freedom… In war he was our palladium in peace our oracle. … The moment when that the immortal sage was named to command our armies; Europe stood astonished and Great Britain trembled to the center. The knew the worth of our Chief – to them his name was a host – this they were made sensible of even to a demonstration. … With what perfect composure did he command himself at that precarious moment when flying through the Jerseys with an handful of undisciplined Militia and they upon the point of deserting him giving up their Country for loss With a voice more than human he rallied their remains - Spoke and they obeyed – and set his Country free – It was here the Illustrious Chief turned the current of the American war and rolled the tide of its baneful effects upon an exulting foe glutted with success. …</p><p><em> Soldiers in arms </em></p><p><em> Permit me to consider with you on this trying occasion and with you to lament the loss of your guide in war and friend in peace. The honorable name of Soldier ought to involve in it every thing that is great and good. The deceased War worn General whose death you are now lamenting gloried in the epithet of Soldier. Although the ages of many of you put it out of your power to be acquainted with his noble exertions yet you are reaping the advantages which his noble soul aspired to. He in his life set you an example worthy the imitation of an Hannibal. By his intrepidity he has taught you to defy death – and when your Country calls his noble pattern has declared that your lives are not your own. When his demanded his attention he was the first to appear in the midst of danger and could not bear that a soiled tongue should couple with name of coward an American Veteran. If there are any in this assembly who were present when he unfurled the banners of Independence they will declare what a torrent of anxiety swelled his benevolent soul at that initial moment. The fate of your Country the lives of you Parents and your own existences depended on that momentous event. With diffidence and a reserved dignity which characterized him above his comrades in war he took the command of our forces. He organized into a regular army a raw although virtuous yeomanry He led them on to victory. He subdued the enemies of our Country and gave peace to our American climes. Whilst the tear of sensibility steals from your cheeks in commemoration of your departed Hero; Let this conflating plea sooth the pangs of grief that his happiness is now compleat. Let his virtue stimulate you like him when called upon to tread in the paths of glory and then you will receive the plaudits of your Countrymen and rest like him in eternal Bliss." </em></p><p>This eulogy or commemorative address is apparently unpublished. The author's allusion to New Jersey which he refers to as "here" within the text may offer a hint to its origin.</p>
1682CAT000081Paris: Jean Ribou 1682. Fourth Edition. Hardcover Full Leather. Very Good Condition. Full contemporary calf lightly worn corners a little bumped. Two small tears one in the preliminaries one later on obscuring a few letters a few minor stains - a very attractive copy overall with 42 mostly full page woodcuts often copied according to Vicaire within the pagination. viii 480 28pp.Cagle 179 the 1662 1st ed. Vicaire 339 Notaker 625.7.<br /> <br /> A popular and likable plagiaristic jumble of cookery texts put together by the anonymous author with bits from Le Maistre d'Hostel 1659 Le Patissier and Confiturier François 1653 de Lune's Cuisinier 1656 and Livre fort Excellent 1555 along with quite a few original recipes. It was translated into English in 1682. All of the 17th century editions are scarce. Size: 8vo octavo. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Cooking Wine & Dining; Inventory No: CAT000081. Jean Ribou hardcover
1682CAT000081Paris: Jean Ribou 1682. Fourth Edition. Hardcover Full Leather. Very Good Condition. Full contemporary calf lightly worn corners a little bumped. Two small tears one in the preliminaries one later on obscuring a few letters a few minor stains - a very attractive copy overall with 42 mostly full page woodcuts often copied according to Vicaire within the pagination. viii 480 28pp.Cagle 179 the 1662 1st ed. Vicaire 339 Notaker 625.7.<br/><br/>A popular and likable plagiaristic jumble of cookery texts put together by the anonymous author with bits from Le Maistre d'Hostel 1659 Le Patissier and Confiturier François 1653 de Lune's Cuisinier 1656 and Livre fort Excellent 1555 along with quite a few original recipes. It was translated into English in 1682. All of the 17th century editions are scarce. Size: 8vo octavo. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Cooking Wine & Dining; Inventory No: CAT000081. Jean Ribou hardcover books
1779mon0000064106T. Lowndes 1779. Hardcover. Very Good. in x in x in. T. Lowndes hardcover
1925016037Geneva: League of Nations / Societe des Nations 1925. Book measures 32x21.5.cm. 90pp each page numbered twice so 180pp 11 folding maps all but 1 partially coloured original wrappers bound in. Bound in modern library cloth. Library number on spine label on top board. Binding in good clean firm condition. Internally very occasional library stamp mark about 5 in all maps free on stamps light tanning to text. Maps and pages in very good clean condition. A good solid clean copy. F. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good. Quarto. League of Nations / Societe des Nations Hardcover
151624611(Colophon:) Basel, Johannes Froben, August 12. 1516. Folio. Bound in a recent half vellum in old style. A very nice and clean copy with one full page woodcut as title page, consisting of one large central illustration depicting a religious gathering of bishops and other holy men, sorrounded 12 smaller illustrations (6 on each side of the large one), each depicting a saint. Rubricated initials throughout. 77, (1) ff. (144, (1) pp.).
151624611Colophon: Basel Johannes Froben August 12. 1516. Folio. Bound in a recent half vellum in old style. A very nice and clean copy with one full page woodcut as title page consisting of one large central illustration depicting a religious gathering of bishops and other holy men sorrounded 12 smaller illustrations 6 on each side of the large one each depicting a saint. Rubricated initials throughout. 77 1 ff. 144 1 pp. <br/><br/><em>Following saints are treated in this part of the work: Andreas Agnes Paul Maria Phillip Jacob Crucis Johannes the baptist Maria Magdalene Laurentius Bartholomeus Mattheus Michael the archengel Luce. BMC German p. 412. </em> hardcover
1912775R15London: His Majesty's Stationery Office 1912. First edition. Leather. Very Good. 13" by 8.5". None. A very scarce twelve volume 1911 census of the United Kingdom bound in contemporary leather. The United Kingdom Census 1911 was the twelfth census of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. For the first time the census asked questions regarding nationality marriage and children; it was also the first to record details regarding British Army personnel stationed outside of the U.K.Really rare and of course original source. Bound by A & J Bolt.Volume I is regarding administrative areas.Volume II is regarding registration areas.Volume III is regarding parliamentary areas. It is bound with a large amount of blank pages.Volume IV is regarding ecclesiastic areas.Lacking Volume V.Volume VI is regarding buildings of various kinds.Volume VII is regarding ages and condition as to marriage in administrative counties urban and rural districts and registration counties and districts.Volume VIII is regarding tenements in administrative counties and urban and rural districts.Lacking Volume IX.Volume X is in three volumes and relates to occupations and industries.Volume XI relates to infirmities and is bound with a large amount of blank pages.Volume XII relates to language spoken in Wales and Monmouthshire and is bound with a large amount of blank pages. In a half calf binding. Externally a trifle worn with rubbing to the spine and extremities. Internally firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean. A few marks inside volume III. Very Good His Majesty's Stationery Office hardcover
1850048680PaRIS AND lILLE: Delarue 1850. Early Edition. Hardcover Full Leather. Very Good Condition. Undated ca. mid-century though records show estimates from 1820 to 1860. Two volumes bound as one in acid calf original wrappers not bound in. Modest wear to boards trimmed a little close on the bottom edge just touching text in one short section but not obscuring sense. The first with a frontis and 29 figures on 6 pages and the second with 40 figures on 10 pages. 90pp; 90pp<br /> <br /> Both scarce with two copies of each in OCLC and just a few copies in auction records. A charming pair of illustrated close up magic manuals. Size: duodecimo 12mo. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Inventory No: 048680. Delarue hardcover
19692385Hamburg: Otto Rohse Presse 1969-1993. Paperback. Near Fine. Near Fine condition collection of softcover books in slipcases. Total collection consists of Folge 1 - Hefte 123; Folge 2 - Hefte 123; Folge 3 - Hefte 123; Folge 4 - Hefte 1234; Folge 5 - Hefte 123; Folge 6 - Hefte 123; Folge 7 - Hefte 1234; Folge 8 - Hefte 123; Folge 9 - Hefte 123; Folge 10 - Hefte 1234; Folge 11 - Hefte 1234; and Folge 12 - Hefte 1234/5. All 42 volumes are housed in 12 slipcases and are in Near Fine condition. This is a rare opportunity to pick up this entire collection spanning 1969 through 1997! Shipping all 42 volumes will require additional postage due to size and weight. Otto Rohse Presse paperback
331542Poster. Offset color lithograph. Mounted on linen. 40 1/4 x 25 1/2"<br/> <br/> Fabulous 1960s birds eye view of Manhattan from the flat iron building on 5th avenue and 23rd street looking south. Promoting the Pennsylvania Railroad Company PRR. The harbor and statue of liberty glowing in the distance.<br/> <br/> unknown
40252Measures 72 cms tall 69 cms diameter crafted from deep-toned mahogany the pedestal above a tripod base with spreading pad feet. A useful piece of Georgian furniture in good condition. unknown
193010326London: Asprey and Co. Ltd c1930. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No DJ. First Edition. DESCRIPTION: Sought after Art Deco trade catalogue Mail Order Catalogue produced by the luxury goods firm Asprey & Co New Bond Street London from around 1930. Vellum spine and laminated boards in a crocodile skin pattern with gilt lettering. 250 plates with 43 in colour and a 4pp index. Extensively illustrated with multiple items on every page including luggage cases jewellery watches cigarette cases purses books stationery silverware tableware motoring goods and cocktail cabinets. Bound in imitation crocodile skin boards with vellum spine. 43 colour illustrated pages. Language: English. Book Condition: Very Good: Minor wear to corners edges and spine ends. Soiled vellum spine. Lightly warped boards - see photographs. Tightly bound with clean intact endpapers and strong hinges. Clean unmarked pages. DJ Condition: No DJ Pages 206. Size: 29cm by 22cm. AUTHOR: Asprey established in 1781 became a luxury emporium in 1841. They are located in New Bond Street London the premises they have occupied since 1847. From this location they advertised articles of exclusive design and high quality whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment. Today they hold a Royal Warrant from the Prince of Wales POSTAGE: PLEASE NOTE - This is a heavy item and may require additional postage for overseas deliveries. We will contact you if additional charges are required. Please see our postage policy on our shop front for more information. Asprey and Co. Ltd hardcover
71825c.1880. . 14 hand-coloured albumen prints. In good condition pasted on original card title in manuscript.<br /> <br /> [c.1880]. unknown
113737London Yehuda Leib Bar Alexander 1791. . 8vo later cloth-backed boards spine rubbed; a few of the first & last leaves' margins professionally restored library stamp to title browning & staining to some of the leaves bottom edge trimmed at a slight angle; text in Hebrew with some Yiddish; 2 52 7 ll.<br /> Scarce. The Laws of The Great Synagogue of London was published in the year following the completion of the third building at Duke's Place north of Aldgate in the City of London. Unusually for the time the new building was funded by a woman donor the Jewish-British philanthropist Judith Levy 17061803. The building was destroyed on the night of 10-11 May 1941 during one of the last major bombing raids of the Blitz.<br /> London, Yehuda Leib Bar Alexander, 1791. hardcover
1957099866Edita. Lausanne 1957. Books measure 32.5x24.cm. Illustrated throughout. A run from 1956/57 to 1996/97 from volume 4 to 44 lacking volume 29 40 volumes in all. All bound in original publishers hardcovers. Bindings in good clean firm condition. All but volume 4 have dust jacket. A few of the earlier jacket are rubbed chipped worm otherwise jackets in good clean condition. Internally a few pages from the early volumes have worked loose. Pages in good clean condition throughout. A very nice run. Hard Cover. Very Good. Quarto. Edita. Lausanne Hardcover
167566A VERY INTRIGUING LITTLE BOOK OF THE UTMOST RARITY<br /><br />FIRST and ONLY edition. 12mo 96 pp. title within a charming woodcut border. Several headpieces. Contemporary calf with gilt decorations to spine skilfully restored. An excellent copy.<br /><br /><i>This anonymous collection of heroical amorous and frivolous poems is a mystery. It has no imprint information so no place no name nor date stated. The title-page tells us just "printed in that year" which seems a joke. The only bibliographical work mentioning it is Lachèvre's Bibliographie des recueils collectifs de poésies publiés de 1597 a 1700 Paris 1905 in the Supplement Vol. 4 p. 22 Letter N. Not even Lachèvre managed to see this work in person as he stated in his comment to the work: "Nous n'avons pas été assez heureux pour mettre la main sur ce petit volume.". Lachèvre suggested that the book might have been published "vers 1675".</i><br /><br /><i>The book is mentioned also in the third part of Bibliotheca Hohendorfiana no. 1961 p. 149 the catalogue of the private library of Baron Georg Wilhelm von Hohendorf La Haye 1720.</i><br /><br />Only two copies seem to be available in public libraries around the world: at the BNF of Paris "Ex. libr. de Thomas Westwod. Rel. mar. r. de C. Hardy" and at the Austrian National Library which perhaps holds the above mentioned Hohendorf copy.<br /><br />Lachèvre's Bibliographie des recueils collectifs de poésies publiés de 1597 a 1700 Vol. 4 p. 22 Letter N; Bibliotheca Hohendorfiana no. 1961 p. 149. s. n.
233649La Habana.: Instituto Cubano de Geodesia y Cartografia y Centro de Estudios Martianos. 1983. First edition. . Gilt decorated hard cover. . Fine copy in fine dust jacket in mylar. . Folio. . Illustrated in black white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Inscribed "Gift to Mario Obledo from President Fidel Castro during Obledo trip to Havana Cuba 5 Sept 1984" unverified. Obledo was a prominent Latino leader recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Important association copy. Instituto Cubano de Geodesia y Cartografia y Centro de Estudios Martianos. hardcover
1888215018Washington. : Government Printing Office. 1888. First edition. . Gilt decorated hard covers. Blue cloth. Fine beautiful set. Title page in volume I has been professionally restored. Octavo. . Originally bound in 12 volumes this set has been professional rebound in 9 volumes by The Schuberth Bindery in San Francisco. Large folding maps in the rear of volume 9 tears along one edge of one map. Correspondence in facsimile tipped in. Publishing history laid in. Government Printing Office. hardcover
1810290008562c1810s. come all ye little ones and quick draw near. A gift I offer for the approaching year. A little doll who boasts a pretty face And wondrous strange! her clothes a moral trace". Wraps. 8 pages. Each page is a different scene from the original book of the History of Little Fanny Exemplified in A Series of Figures. This manuscript adaptation paraphrases the original toy book with different original watercolor costume for each scene. it focuses on the morality lessons. A single head and neck is moved from scene to scene. Includes five 5 of the seven 7. Measures 9 1/4" x 7 1/4". <br/><br/> hardcover books
18183666London Printed for the proprietor; and sold by Wetton and Jarvis 1818
18183666London: Printed for the proprietor; and sold by Wetton and Jarvis 1818. First edition. Scarce. Hardback mottled boards with paper title label. Part of the title page is printed in gilt letters. Boards are quite rubbed and the front board is a little loose but holding well. Inside the book has some age toning but is otherwise good. viii 136 pp. With illustrated frontis. 230 x 140 mm 9 x 5½ inches. Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales 1796 - 1817 was the only child of George Prince of Wales and his wife Caroline of Brunswick. Charlotte was to ascend the British throne after the deaths of her grandfather George III and her father but died in childbirth - at the tender age of 21. Printed for the proprietor; and sold by Wetton and Jarvis hardcover
