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1851E429P001U79OMunich 1851. Royal oblong folio 62.5 x 45.5 cm. Cotta Plates loose in a contemporary red cloth slipcase with a silk lining. With tinted lithographed title dedication leaf to Radetzky preface and 24 lithographed plates. With 24 ll. of explanatory text printed on blue paper. 24 ll. First edition of a monumental commemorative work to mark the campaigns of the Austrian army in Italy during the years 1848-49. The plates lithographed by Ernst and Franz Adam and printed by Julius Adam depict the street riots assaults cavalry battles and sieges near Milan Santa Lucia Vicenza Custozza Volta Mortara Novara Malghera and elsewhere during the suppression of the Italian revolt by the Habsburgs. The war correspondent Friedrich Wilhelm Hackländer 1816-77 wrote the extensive explanatory texts most in both German and French for each plate. Austria won this first Italian War of Independence; a decade later however Italy was an independent state.From the library of Duke Maximilian Joseph in Bavaria 1808-1888 father of Elisabeth Empress of Austria 'Sisi'. Some minor browning and foxing. Frayed edges. Very good set of lithographs depicting military scenes during the first Italian Independence War.l Hiler p. 6; Lipperheide Qe 20. hardcover
1850033279<p>London: Reeve and Benham 1850 A very good copy of the 1st edition in the original decorative cloth binding with hand coloured frontispiece and 15 further hand coloured plates. This work was part of the Popular Natural History Series which was designed to introduce young people to different aspects of natural history. Adam White a Scottish zoologist authored 3 of the volumes - his particular speciality was crustacea but he had a broad knowledge of zoology. The binding is very bright and clean with gilt titles and decoration to spine and a gilt goat on the front board. There is a small red paint splash at the bottom corner of the front board and light wear to corners. Spine ends lightly pulled with a little chipping. The original endpapers are present - there is slight paper loss at the top of the front endpaper joint. Contents are complete and very clean with the occasional spot or mark. There is some spotting at the front and rear of the work - including the tissue guard to the frontispiece. The text is numbered to p346 - there is then a plate list un-numbered and an index numbered pp 1-14. Publisher's catalogue at the rear.</p> Reeve and Benham hardcover
1850986W18London: By the Order of the Trustees 1850. Paperback. Very Good. 7.5" by 4.5". None. A very scarce paper-bound copy of this work in lovely condition - one in a series of catalogues by the British Museum. A very scarce 1850 copy bound in blue paper.A reprint of volume IV in the British Museum's catalogue series printed for the trustees.A comprehensive and detailed catalogue compiled by Adam White. Bound in blue paper. Externally in lovely condition. Small areas of loss to paper to head and tail. Very faint '4' penciled to front board. Subtle wear to spine tips. Internally firmly bound slight weakness towards end of text block. Pages consistently bright and clean. Very Good By the Order of the Trustees paperback
186167586Edward Stanford 1861. 1st. Paperback. Collectable very good. VG condition. Original edition/printing. Blue softcover paper title label four very large foldout plates. Cover has slight wear back cover has list of others in this series to which a prior owner added many red checkmarks. Plates have slight wear on folded eges clean no marks or writing. We are a small family business selling fine new and pre-owned books online since 1999. We provide professional service and individual attention to your order daily shipments and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA. Edward Stanford, paperback
18601012H22Edinburgh : Edmonston and Douglas 1860. Leather. Good. 12.5" by 8". J. B J. Stewart and Others. The fourth edition of this colour illustrated natural history for younger readers by Scottish zoologist Adam White filled with vividly coloured animal studies and engaging introductions to the wider natural world. In a contemporary half roan binding with marbled paper boards. Fourth edition. Illustrated with an extra colour pictorial title and twenty-nine double page coloured plates by J. B. J. Stewart and others. Plates xii xv and xxi misbound with the other half of the double page plates bound in elsewhere. Collated complete. A lively and accessible introduction to zoology for younger readers combining descriptions of mammals birds reptiles and marine creatures with vivid natural history scenes. Adam White 1817-1878 was a Scottish zoologist Fellow of the Linnean Society and entomologist who worked in the Zoological Department of the British Museum where he specialised in insects and crustacea. In a contemporary half roan binding with marbled paper boards. Rubbing and bumping to extremities resulting in slight loss to road. Rubbing to boards with loss to paper. Slight cracking to extremities of joints with slight lifting to backstrip at head of spine. Slight loss to tail of spine. Creasing to spine. Slight splaying to boards. Previous owner"s bookplate and ink inscription to the front pastedown partially obscured by remnants of paper formerly laid down over the bookplate and now removed. Creasing to endpapers with the odd small tear and chip to gutters and fore edge. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with the odd light spot. The odd closed tear and chip to margins of plates not affecting the images. Slight loss to plates xx and xxix only slightly affecting the image. Plates XII XV and XXI misbound with the remaining halves of the double-page plates bound elsewhere. Tape repairs to verso of plates i xiii xxii xxiv and xxix. Good Edmonston and Douglas hardcover
1852922P24London: Longman Brown Green and Longmans 1852. First edition. Cloth. Good Only. 9" by 6". None. A scarce history of the Bishops of Lincoln by Adam Stark an expansive work on religion in the county. The first edition of this scarce work.Publisher's presentation copy inscribed to the head of the title page.An interesting and detailed study on the early history of the Bishopric of Lincoln offering a compelling look at the history of religion in Lincolnshire.This volume begins in 55 B.C. with the origins of the See of Lincoln up to the year 1094 at which time the Bishop was Robert Bloet. Written by bookseller and antiquary Adam Stark who also published other works on Lincolnshire such as his 'History and Antiquities of Gainsborough'. Undated dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally sound only with minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Spine label is chipped with loss. Minor marks and a little light rubbing to the cloth. Spine is a little faded. Hinges are starting but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription and stamp to the front paste down. Internally generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots. Good Only Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans hardcover
185250111090082Longman Brown green and Longmans; Simpkin Marshall and Co; J R Smith London 1852. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. Includes Appendix. Clean navy-blue covers with darkened paper title-label on spine in non-adhesive clear protective cover bumped corners and spine ends. Binding sound. End-papers freckled pages a little darkened but otherwise clean. xviii 529. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 50111090082. All our books music and maps are sent by a tracked mail service. This book is heavier than 1kg and may incur additional shipping charges. Longman Brown green and Longmans; Simpkin Marshall and Co; J R Smith, London hardcover
18171747137298IEVNichols & Son 1817. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1817. No Edition Remarks. 365 pages. Half bound brown leather with marbled paper covered boards. Full title: The History and Antiquities of Gainsburgh Together with a Topographical and Descriptive Account of Stow. Black and white illustrations throughout. Pages and illustrations have light tanning and foxing throughout. Minor dog-eared corners. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have heavy shelf-wear with bumping to corners crushing to spine ends and rub wear all over. Tears to leather to spine and edges. Nichols & Son hardcover
1819879F13London: William Allason; J. Maynard; W. Blair 1819 . Leather. Very Good. 9" by 6". None. A very smart early nineteenth century edition of Adam Smith's enormously influential work of classical economics. An attractive 1819 three volume edition of this work which was first published in 1776.This edition includes a biography of the author - described by some as both 'The Father of Economics' and 'The Father of Capitalism' - and an essay in which 'A View of the Doctrine of Smith' is compared with that of the French economist Germain Garnier.Smith's work is widely held as perhaps the most influential and foundational text in the field of economics laying the groundwork form modern economic thought and policy and discussing matters including division of labour and the free market and introducing the metaphor of 'the invisible hand'.A smart early nineteenth century edition of Smith's magnum opus the first modern work to treat economics as a comprehensive system and as an academic discipline. In half calf bindings with marbled paper covered boards. Endpapers renewed. Light fading to back strips with light rubbing to joints and board perimeters and a minor chip to the head of volume III back strip. Internally firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned throughout with significant spotting to first and last few leaves of each volume and most concentrated throughout volumes I and II. Light tide marks to fore edge and tail of first nine leaves of volume II. Very Good William Allason; J. Maynard; W. Blair hardcover
18051707386497BWCPrinted by and for R. Chapman 1805. Hardcover. Good. 1805. New Edition. 280 pages. No dust jacket. Fully bound in brown leather. Volume IV only. Full title: An Inquiry Into The Nature And Causes Of The Wealth Of Nations. Book has been rebound. Pages are moderately tanned with some foxing throughout. Slightly more pronounced foxing to endpapers and pastedowns with faint dust markings. Mild cracking to hinges exposing binding thread. Binding throughout remains firm. Top text block edge slightly darkened. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping. Small splits to joints with minor loss to spine ends. Leather peeling to edges and corners with noticeable scuffing overall. Marks and scratches overall. Minor burn marks to both boards. Gilt lettering to spine is darkened. Printed by and for R. Chapman hardcover
18051707386451BWCPrinted by and for R. Chapman 1805. Hardcover. Good. 1805. New Edition. 284 pages. No dust jacket. Fully bound in brown leather. Volume III only. Full title: An Inquiry Into The Nature And Causes Of The Wealth Of Nations. Book has been rebound. Pages are moderately tanned with some foxing throughout. Slightly more pronounced foxing to endpapers and pastedowns with faint dust markings. Mild cracking to hinges exposing binding thread. Binding throughout remains firm. Top text block edge slightly darkened. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping. Small splits to joints with minor loss to spine ends. Leather peeling to edges and corners with noticeable scuffing overall. Marks and scratches overall. Minor burn marks to both boards. Gilt lettering to spine is darkened. Printed by and for R. Chapman hardcover
180123364Dublin: P. Wogan Gilbert Hodges W. Porter J. Moore B. Dornin 1801. Full calf. Very Good. Very early Irish editions of "The Wealth of Nations" both volumes published out of Dublin in mixed states. Vol. I is the 1801 "sixth edition with additions"; and Vol. II is the 1785 "fourth edition with additions". Thick uniform octavos both volumes bound identifically in their contemporary-to-the-period full calf with professionally handsomely rebacked spines ansd new endsheets. The original text and bindings have held up very well: solid and VG with bright crisp pages. Only the original title page of Vol. I shows notable wear with creasing several small closed tears and soiling along the top-edge. Originally published out of London in 1776 this elegant early set out of Dublin though mismatched editions remains very presentable and deeply historic. P. Wogan, Gilbert, Hodges, W. Porter, J. Moore, B. Dornin unknown
1805948F37Glasgow: R. Chapman 1805 . First edition. Hardback. Good. 8" by 5". None. The scarce first Scottish edition of Adam Smith's enormously influential work of classical economics the first edition of this work to feature a portrait of the author. A scarce first Scottish edition complete in four volumes and in the publisher's original boards.This is the first edition to have been published in Smith's native Scotland and is the first with a portrait of the author.Published in Glasgow the city where Smith studied as a young man and held posts at the University including as Professor of Logic in 1751 and then as Professor of Moral Philosophy until 1764. Based upon the the text of the fourth edition of 1786.Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece to volume I.Smith's work is widely held as perhaps the most influential and foundational text in the field of economics laying the groundwork form modern economic thought and policy and discussing matters including division of labour and the free market and introducing the metaphor of 'the invisible hand'.An important edition of the first modern work to treat economics as a comprehensive system and as an academic discipline. In the publisher's original paper covered boards with paper spine labels. Losses of paper to back strip heads and tails with ink volume numbers to back strip heads of volumes II-IV. Handling marks to boards. Spine labels age toned with small losses. Joints starting with rear board of volume IV a touch tender otherwise firmly held. Volume I endpapers renewed. Internally firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper type with spots throughout. Good R. Chapman hardcover
180585307h<p>Glasgow: R. Chapman 1805. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Four volumes complete set lately bound in handsome brown half-morocco over marbled paper boards. New endpapers. Speckled edges; new endpapers. Collates complete. viii304;iv286;iv2844appendix;iv280pp. Portrait frontispiece in Volume I. Some varied staining and toning to text. Otherwise clean tight and unmarked and internally bright. Very neat -- a sound and handsome set. .</p> R. Chapman hardcover
1836mon0001583993Charles Knight 1836. Hardcover. Good. . Charles Knight hardcover
1806996Y39Edinburgh: William Creech 1806. Leather. Good. 8.5" by 5.5". None. Complete in three volumes the Edinburgh edition of Adam Smith's magnum opus an economical treatise on building a nations' wealth. Commonly known as the Edinburgh edition. Complete in three volumes. First edition to be printed by and for William Creech. With a life of the author. Uniformly bound in half diced calf with cloth boards. Renewed endpapers. Lacking two pages of advertisements to the rear of Vol. III.The Wealth of Nations offers one of the first accounts of what builds nations' wealth established as a fundamental work in classical economics and described as the "first formulation of a comprehensive system of political economy".A product of the Scottish Enlightenment and the dawn of the Industrial Revolution the treatise offered a critical examination of the mercantilist policies of the day shaping the field and providing a theoretical foundation for free market capitalism that prevailed in the 19th century. It also influenced several authors and economists such as Karl Marx as well as governments and organisations setting the terms for economic debate and discussion for the next century and a half.From Scottish economist philosopher and pioneer in the field of political economy Adam Smith named the "father of economics" or the "father of capitalism". Uniformly bound in half diced calf with cloth boards. Renewed endpapers. Externally joints to Vol I and II are tender. Rubbing to the extremities notably to the spines. The odd minor mark to the boards. Internally firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with offsetting to the endpapers and scattered spotting usually found to the first and last couple leaves. Good William Creech hardcover
1811954Edinburgh 1811. Third Edinburgh Edition. Fine Leather Bindings. Near Fine. A complete three volume set in near fine condition an early reback retaining the original boards. Small amount of rubbing to leather. Binding and hinges are excellent pages are bright and clean without marks and minimal foxing. Books measure 8.5"x5.5". Third Edinburgh Edition 215 years old. A beautiful set in remarkable condition especially for its age. . unknown
18704651London: Ward Lock and Co Limited c 1870. First edition thus. Hardcover. Good. Bookplates for gift to the Reverend W Curzon-Siggers Vicar of St Mathews Dunedin 1901. Some faint pencil marks seen. Rear cover loose. 831 pages . 3 volumes from 1812 reprinted into one volume. Blue and brown buckram cloth with gilt title tofront and spine. Deckle cut pages are nice and white - no foxing to pages gilt stamped World Library of Standard Books logo to spine. Circa 1870 <br/><br/> Ward Lock and Co Limited hardcover
1812678L9London: Cadell and Davies 1812. Hardback. Good Only. 9" by 5.5". None. A new edition of Adam Smith's magnum opus very scarce in its original boards. Adam Smith the Scottish philosopher and economist is best known for this work which was first published in 1776. Top edge remains unopened to first few gatherings to volume III. Half titles to volumes 2 and 3 as called for. Very rare in original boards and unopened. To this work Smith offers one of the first descriptions of what builds nations wealth. It is regarded as a corner stone of classical economics. This fundamental study reflects on economics at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution whilst discussing productivity free markets and division of labour. 'The Wealth of Nations' was formed of almost two decades of notes by Smith his earlier works and an observation of conversations among economists at the time. It took Smith almost a decade to write. This 'New Edition' has an account of the author's life for the first time in addition to studies on the author and the French economists. This edition retains Smith's original introduction and has his advertisements for the third and fourth editions. Five editions of this work were published during Smith's lifetime. In the original paper covered boards. Externally sound with rubbing to the joints and extremities. Loss to the head and tail of spine. Rear hinge to volume I is weak and held by one cord only. Front hinge and joint to volume III is tender with cords showing. Internally firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Occasional scattered spots to pages. Good Only Cadell and Davies hardcover
1806666P26Edinburgh: William Creech 1806. Leather. Very Good. 8.5" by 5". None. A smartly rebound three volume set of Adam Smith's influential and popular work on economics 'The Wealth of Nations' a work which went on to shape economics theory. Rebound in a smart quarter crushed morocco binding with paper to the boards with new endpapers. With two pages of publisher's adverts to the rear of Volume III. Complete in three volumes. With a life of the author. 'The Wealth of Nations' was one of the world's first work discussing what builds nation's wealths. The author discusses the division of labour productivity and free markets. The work is divided into five parts titled 'One the Causes of Improvement in the Productive Powers of Labor' 'Of the Nature Accumulation and Employment of Stock' 'Of the Different Progress of Opulence in Different Nations' 'Of Systems of Political Economy' and 'Of the Revenue of the Sovereign or Commonwealth'. The work is still a fundamental reference in classical economics and provided the foundation for future politicians economists thinkers biologist and mathematicians. In fact the work showed the clear shift that was happening in the field of economics. In this work the author aimed to offer a practical application for reformed economic theory. They were intended to replace the prevalent economic theories of the time due to the coming industrial progress. In this work Adam Smith introduced his theory of absolute advantage meaning the ability of a party to produce a greater quantity of goods than competitors. Written by Adam Smith. This work was his magnum opus being the product of seventeen years of notes and works. He is well known for being a pioneer of political economy as well as being a leading figure in the Scottish Enlightenment. He is often nicknamed 'The Father of Economics' and also is credited with laying the foundations of the classical free market economical theory. Rebound in a quarter crushed morocco binding with paper to the boards. Externally smart. Internally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some tidemarks and the odd spot. Very Good William Creech hardcover
18056000078J.&J. Scrymgeour and Mundell & Son 1805. Hardcvoer. Fair/No jacket. 3 volumes. 11th edition the first with a biography of the author by W. Playfair. Cloth bindings worn with the front cover of first volume partially detached. Spines very worn and partially missing. Some foxing at the beginning and end of each volume. As-Is. A perfect candidate for a nice rebinding. J.&J. Scrymgeour and Mundell & Son unknown
18711100London: Alex Murray& Son 1871. Later printing. Hardcover. Good. Bookplates for Sir Robert Stout donating his library in 1926 and Victoria University College book plate in front. Some faint pencil marks seen. Rear cover loose. 781 pages plus 16 pages of adverts. 3 volumes from 1812 reprinted into one volume. Carmine coloured cloth with gilt title to spine. Pages are nice and white - slight foxing to pages edges and dusty looking to top edges <br/><br/> Alex Murray& Son hardcover
1804011225Oliver D. Cooke 1804. Book. Fine. Full-Leather. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 1804 2 Volume EditionNew Edition. Beautiful Contemporary Leather with 6 Raised Bands.Internally Very Fresh.Very Rare Edition.Gorgeous Copy With Red Labels. Oliver D. Cooke Hardcover books
1822999F40London: J. Richardson and Co. Thomas Tegg 1822 . First edition. Leather. Very Good. 7" by 4.5". None. An attractive and very scarce 'New Edition' of Scottish Enlightenment figure and economist Adam Smith's posthumously published collection of essays on diverse subjects. First published in 1795 this is a very scarce later 'New Edition' of Adam Smith's important posthumously published work.This is a collection of Smith's philosophical and historical essays assembled from material he had worked on but not formally issued before his death.It explores the history of astronomy ancient physics logic and metaphysics as well as essays on the external senses and the nature of imitation in the arts.From Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith who was a pioneer in the field of political economy and key figure during the Scottish Enlightenment.Former owner's inscription to title page head. In a half calf binding with marbled paper covered boards. Back strip age toned with two paper labels. Light rubbing to back strip head otherwise excellent. Endpapers renewed. Front hinge tail strained but firmly held. Internally firmly bound. Inscription to title page head. Pages clean and bright. Very Good J. Richardson and Co. Thomas Tegg hardcover
18431901090025Charles Knight & Co 1843-01-01. Hardcover. Acceptable. 3 volume set of 4. Important note: Lacking vol. 1. Vols. 2-4. Bound in contemporary 3/4 leather over marbled boards. 17 cm. Vol. 4 front board detached. Clean unmarked pages. Goldsmiths'-Kress no. 28973.25. Charles Knight & Co hardcover
