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1890332340London: Cambridge at the University Press 1890. First edition. Hardcover. Good/No dustjacket. 8vo. 2 volume set 23 x 15.5 cm. Octavo. xiii 539 vii 640 pages. Internally very good with tissue guard present on plates bound in brown/gilt cloth gilt device on spinefrontispiece portrait in each volume attractive bookplate on front pastedown of each volume Cambridge at the University Press hardcover
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
183029296Montreal: The Office of the Herald and New Gazette 1830. Hardcover. First Edition. 4.25 x 7.25in. 216pp. Publisher's original quarter cloth over paper-covered boards. POOR. Shows extensive loss from the binding lacking frontispiece the text-block is split completely in the middle front board detached etc. The text-block itself shows only extremely minor foxing. As pictured. The Office of the Herald and New Gazette hardcover
1830210624020Montreal: Printed at the office of the Herald and New Gazette 1830 2021-06-24. First Edition. Hardcover. Fair. Lacks PP. 97-120 207-214 frontis. with tissue guard intact pages untrimmed. External soiling corners rounded from wear cloth of spine buckled/frayed label front cover pastedown worn off at top corner from sticker removal markings in pencil on FFEP. Printed at the office of the Herald and New Gazette hardcover
1830333547Montreal: Printed at the Office of the Herald and New Gazette 1830. First Edition. xii 13-216pp. Without the frontispiece portrait. 12mo. Bound in contemporary black straight grained morocco. gilt flat spine a.e.g. hole with loss at pp. 91/92. First Edition. xii 13-216pp. Without the frontispiece portrait. 12mo. Sabin 37700; Dionne III 22; Gagnon I 1864; Lande 1882; TPL 1585; Watters p. 104 Printed at the Office of the Herald and New Gazette unknown
18531845<p>Six volume set of Clarke's Commentaries on the Old and New Testament books of the Bible. Leather bindings to all six volumes show some signs of wear and some age-toning of pages is evident mainly on endpapers. Bindings are tight. Pages unmarked. A scarce set of these venerable commentaries.</p> Carlton & Phillips hardcover
1837980T25London: Thomas Tegg and Son 1837. Leather. Very Good. 10.5" by 7.5". Not Stated. A new edition of the Holy Bible complete with the biblical commentary and critical notes of Irish scholar Adam Clarke. Complete in six volumes. New edition with the author's final corrections. The Holy Bible containing both the old and new testaments carefully printed from the most correct copies of the present authorised translation of the work including marginal readings and parallel texts. With a commentary and critical notes from Adam Clarke an Irish writer and biblical scholar best known for this influential Bible commentary. He was a Methodist theologian who served three times as President of the Wesleyan Methodist Conference and also of the Irish Conference. Volume one contains Genesis to Deuteronomy volume two Joshua to Esther volume three Job to Solomon's Son volume four Isaiah to Malachi volume five Matthew to Romans and volume six Corinthians to Revelations. Volume one is illustrated with a portrait frontispiece a folding genealogical table of the patriarchs from Adam to Jacob and a folding map. Volume five is illustrated with two folding maps. Collated complete. This commentary which took Clarke forty years to complete was a primary Methodist theological resource for two centuries. Clarke followed Wesley in opposing a Calvinistic scheme of salvation and considered Scripture itself a miracle of God's grace that "takes away the veil of darkness and ignorance." His teachings followed the Wesleyan-Arminian positions with specific regards to predestination prevenient grace the offer of justification to all persons the possibility of entire sanctification and assurance of salvation. His commentary particularly that on Revelation identified the Catholic Church with the Antichrist. Bound in half calf with cloth covered boards. Externally smart with light rubbing to the extremities and the odd small mark to the boards. Spine label lost to volume V. Front hinge starting to volume V with the front free endpaper loosening slightly. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot and light age toning to the extremities. A 1.5" closed tear to page 703 of volume V. A contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper with tide marks to the frontispiece of volume one. With additional ink inscriptions to the endpapers of volume V. Three small tears to page 2199 of volume VI. Very Good Thomas Tegg and Son hardcover
1875987H31London: Thomas Tegg c1875. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 10.5" by 7". None . A smartly bound six-volume set of Adam Clarke"s celebrated Bible with commentary complete with the author"s final corrections and fold-out maps in a signed binding by Riviere. Bound in a handsome full calf binding by Riviere. Complete in six volumes.New editions with the author"s final corrections.A complete set of Adam Clarke"s influential Bible with commentary containing the Old and New Testaments with marginal readings parallel texts and extensive critical notes intended to support a fuller understanding of scripture. This commentary which took Clarke forty years to complete was a primary Methodist theological resource for two centuries. Clarke followed Wesley in opposing a Calvinistic scheme of salvation and considered Scripture itself a miracle of God's grace that "takes away the veil of darkness and ignorance." Compromising: The Old Testament Volume I: Genesis to Deuteronomy. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece a folding genealogical table of the patriarchs from Adam to Jacob and a folding map. Collated complete.The Old Testament Volume II: Joshua to Esther.The Old Testament Volume III: Job to Solomon"s Song.The Old Testament Volume IV: Isaiah to Malachi.The New Testament Volume I: Matthew to Romans. Illustrated with two fold-out maps. Collated complete. The New Testament Volume II: 1 Corinthians to Revelation.Adam Clarke 1762-1832 was a leading Methodist theologian and biblical scholar whose commentary became foundational for 19th-century English biblical studies; this "new edition" is the final authorised form of his work. Bound in a full calf binding by Riviere. Externally very smart. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities. The odd minor scratch to boards resulting in very slight loss to calf. Slight fading to upper perimeter of rear board of volume I. Discolouration to upper perimeter of front board of Volume II. Slight damp staining to upper corner of front board of Volume III. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with the odd spot to first and last few leaves. Very Good Indeed Thomas Tegg hardcover
1824079667New York: Printed and Published by Abm. Paul 72 Nassau-Street. Also Published by N. Bangs and T. Mason 55 Fulton-Street New-York; Martin Ruter Cincinnati Ohio; and Armstrong and Plaskitt Baltimore 1824 18311833 1837 . Likely Second American Edition; . Hardcover. Good . This is four volumes out of a six volume set Volumes I III IV and VI. Volumes II and V are NOT present. Likely Second American Edition; Volume I is a Stated First American Royal Octavo Edition. Printed by two different publishers each noted within the respective volume's description below. <br><br>Adam Clarke's Holy Bible edition is a classic study Bible featuring the Authorized King James Version text with his extensive commentary and critical notes aiming to clarify difficult passages explain historical context and offer theological insights for deeper understanding making it a popular resource for Methodists and Bible students for centuries. Clarke's notes provide detailed explanations addressing difficulties exploring original meanings and offering practical application rooted in his Wesleyan perspective. The entire work is designed as a "Help to a Better Understanding of the Sacred Writings" bridging gaps in comprehension for ordinary readers. It became a foundational resource for Methodists emphasizing personal faith and understanding of Scripture. <br><br>OVERALL SET: Bound in matching full leather covers are plain. Hubbed spines bear five raised bands accented in gilt lining and each bears a burgundy and black label stamped in gilt lettering. Dual columned. Each volume is 10.25 inches tall x 6.25 inches wide with the exception of volume IV which measures 10.5 inches tall x 7 inches wide. Each vary in thickness between 2 and 2.75 inches thick. On a shelf this set spans 8.75 inches. Interestingly an antiquarian "Schedule of Hours" for college classes has been left in the book in Volume III by a previous student with handwriting on the back and presumed to be dated in the year 1845.<br><br>VOLUME I: Genesis through Joshua. Several fold-out maps. Tables at the back. "First American Royal Octavo Edition." Stereotyped by A. Chandler. Printed and published by Abm. Paul 72 Nassau-Street. Also published by N. Rangs and T. Mason 55 Fulton-Street New-York; Martin Butler Cincinnati Ohio; and Armstrong and Plaskitt Baltimore. Published in 1824. xviii ii 948 pp.<br><br>VOLUME II: Not present.<br><br>VOLUME III: Psalms through Isaiah. "Royal Octavo Stereotype Edition". Stereotyped by A. Chandler. Published by B. Waugh and T. Mason for the Methodist Episcopal Church at the Conference Office 13 Crosby-Street. J. Collord Printer. Published in 1833. xiv 888 pp. <br><br>VOLUME IV: Isaiah to Malachi. "New Edition with the Author's Final Corrections". Published in 1837 by T. Mason & G. Lane for the Methodist Episcopal Church at the Conference Office 200 Mulberry-Street New York. James Collord Printer. 865 pp.<br><br>VOLUME V: Not present.<br><br>VOLUME VI: Romans to Revelation. Volume VI in overall set; Volume II in New Testament. Title: "The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Text Carefully Printed from the Most Correct Copies of the Present Authorised Version. Including the Marginal Readings and Parallel Texts with a Commentary and Critical Notes. Designed as a Help to a Better Understanding of the Sacred Writings." "Royal Octavo Stereotype Edition". Published by J. Emory and B. Waugh for the Methodist Episcopal Church at the Conference Office 13 Crosby-Street. J. Collord Printer New York. Published in 1831. 1015 pp. <br><br>CONDITION: Good to Very Good all volumes present are significantly scuffed and worn with some leather stripping. The front board of Volume I is detached yet present and the leather is pulling away at the head of the spine; also has a stamp at the bottom of page ix within the General Preface for "Wofford College Library" but no other ex-library markings or attributes are present. Set is heavily foxed but text is still fully legible. Some leaves have detached yet are present and laid in. Previous owner's names are written within the front endpapers in antiquarian dipped ink or pencil. Even so this is a solid set. Full refund if not satisfied. Printed and Published by Abm. Paul, 72 Nassau-Street. Also Published by N. Bangs and T. Mason, 55 Fulton-Street, New-York; Marti hardcover
1856SET1042361Carlton & Porter 1856-01-01. Hardcover. Acceptable. 0x0x0. Reading Copy; New York 1856 & 1857; 6 Volume set which contains four volumes on the Old Testament and two volumes on the New Testament; The Text Carefully Printed From the Most Correct Copies of the Present Authorized Translation; brown leather boards; boards and spine in rough shape; only Volume 2 still has it's title label and volume number on the spine; cracking along exterior hinges so boards are loosely attached; some internal foxing and discoloration but texts are readable; wormholes at edges of some pages; 4to 9 3/4" - 12" Tall; Additional shipping charges will be requested for International and expedited orders. Carlton & Porter hardcover
1832013893New York: J. Emory and B. Waugh 1832. Royal Octavo Stereotype Edition. Hardcover. Very Good . 10" tall x 6.5" wide x 1.5" thick. This is a single volume ONLY -- Volume IV --out of a 6-volume set. This Volume IV contains the books of Jeremiah through Malachi from the Old Testament in the Bible. The other five volumes are NOT present.<br><br>For much of the 19th and early 20th centuries Adam Clarke’s Commentary was the standard Bible commentary in Methodist Wesleyan and many other evangelical circles. Charles Spurgeon called it “a work of gigantic scholarship” and one of the best commentaries available in his day. This verse-by-verse commentary includes: Detailed exegetical notes on almost every verse extensive use of original languages Hebrew Greek and Aramaic; critical historical and geographical background information; theological observations and practical applications; lengthy introductions to each book of the Bible; and discussion of textual variants ancient versions and rabbinical interpretations.<br><br>Again this listing is for one book out of six -- VOLUME IV ONLY -- and is NOT the complete set. <br><br>This is from the "Royal Octavo Stereotype Edition" published in 1832. Bound in beautiful polished full tree calf leather. Gilt lettering on red and brown leather spine labels. Dual columned. Indexed. 554 pp. <br><br>CONDITION: Covers show light edge-wear but leather is well-preserved clean and glossy. Hinges sturdy inside and out. A few small stains on spine and front board. Mild foxing. Pages are sturdy and tightly bound. Penciled family history of book ownership and bookplate on slightly creased flyleaf. Name stamped on title page - no other writing or markings in the book. Mild musty smell. <br><br>This stately volume is both visually appealing and functional. Even though it's only Volume IV it is LOVELY copy feels very nice in hand and gives a through commentary of the books Jeremiah through Malachi in the Old Testament. Full refund if not satisfied. J. Emory and B. Waugh hardcover
1851190107008HS & J Applegate 1851-01-01. Hardcover. Acceptable. HS & J Applegate hardcover
1831101255J. Emory & B. Waugh. Good. No Jacket Royal Octavo Stereotype Edition-sterotyped by A. Chandler. The test printedc from the most correct copies of the present authorized translation including the marginal readings and parallel texts with Commentary and Critical notes. Designed as a help to a better understanding of the sacred writings. Front hinge is begining to loosen-otherwise in great shape for age. Leather . Leather. 1831. J. Emory & B. Waugh hardcover
1811biblio344<p>About 1500 pp. The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments: The Text Carefully Printed from the Most Correct Copies of the Present Authorized Translation. . . . Commentary and Critical Notes. . . . Volume I by Clarke Adam Publisher: Ezra Sargeant</p> Ezra Sargeant hardcover
1830CON-LEACH-ROMANR-01-26-24<p>Thomas Wardle Philadelphia 1830. Leather covers have heavy wear; spine ends loosened as well a black title band. Back cover starting to separate. Frontispiece with tissue intact foldout map. Heavy foxing throughout. Text block good no loose pages.</p> Thomas Wardle hardcover
183083388Thomas Wardle 1830. Adam Ferguson<br /> <br /> The History of the Progress and Termination of the Roman Republic<br /> Philadelphia: Thomas Wardle Fair to Good condition with heavy foxing. Wear to the covers as shown. Thomas Wardle unknown
18419316<p>Nice condition antique copy of "The History of the Progress and Termination of the ROMAN REPUBLIC" by Adam Ferguson. 1841; Thomas Wardle; Philadelphia. Complete in one volume stated. Full leather binding with gilt lettering on the spine. The book features a fold-out map titled "The Roman Empire - Exhibiting its Coasts & Internal Divisions with the Principal Naval & Military Stations." There is an engraved frontispiece portrait of Ferguson and an engraved title page illustration.</p><p>Condition:<br />There are some scratches to the leather at the right edge of the front cover and at the left ege of the back cover. Light wear to the cover corners. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Both covers are firmly attached. Consistent mild foxing to the text pages though heavier on the end papers and pastedowns otherwise clean. The folding map is firmly attached and in nice condition with only some foxing. Overall the book is in Very Good- condition.</p> Thomas Wardle hardcover
1825mon00003734111825T. hardcover. Very Good. 1825 Revised Edition Hardback; five volume set with maps; some foxing throughout; quarter cloth bindings on buff boards with paper labels hardcover
1805005886Bell & Bradfute Edinburgh 1805. Hardcover. Good. The History of the Progress and Termination of the Roman Republic by Adam Ferguson. Complete in five volumes. Quarter bound in leather with marbled boards. Early edition published in 1805 by Bell & Bradfute Edinburgh and sold by Longman Rees Hurst and Orme London. Includes multiple fold out maps Previous owners name stamped in red on endpaper of each volume. Upper right corner of each title page has been excised to remove a name. Edges and corners thourougly scuffed. Front board of several volumes appear to have been detached and subsequently repaired with new endpapers. <br/> <br/> Bell & Bradfute (Edinburgh) 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
1826010233London: Jones & Company 1826. Book measures 21.5x14.cm. viii480pp engraved frontis engraved and printed title folding map. Bound in half calf calf corners marble boards flat gilt bands ornate gilt tooling and title lettering. Binding rubbed/scuffed some wear loss on edges. Generally a good clean binding. Internally pages clean. A nice copy in an attractive binding. . Half Calf. Good Plus. 8vo. Jones & Company Hardcover
18416391Thomas Wardle 1841. Leather. VERY GOOD. xiii 9-492pp. Frontispiece author portrait facing decorative half-title in engraved “Judgment of Brutus†scene foldout map after table of contents. 8vo full sheep over boards gilt spine title on black morocco label gilt ruled spine panels dual column text frontispiece foldout map. Hinges starting and a bit loose leather moderately worn with a few stains. Very sound and clean text with typical age toning. Thomas Wardle unknown
1841616088Philadelphia: Thomas Wardle 1841. Hardcover. Near Fine. First edition by this publisher complete in one volume. Tall octavo. 493pp. Preliminary frontispiece and decorative title. Printed in two columns. Publisher's brown cloth stamped in blind and in gilt on the spine. Two early ink owner names a faint dampstain on first and last few leaves corners bumped and a small scrape on front board. A nice example of relatively early American publisher's book binding. Thomas Wardle hardcover
180549584Edinburgh: Bell & Bradfute 1805. Leather. Very Good. 5 vols. 8vo. Complete with maps. Bound in full tree calf spines with now-faded gilt-lettered leather labels and gilt-ruled compartments; volume numbers stamped in gilt directly to the spines. Engraved bookplates of Lord Forbes in each volume with his ownership signature at the head of each title-page; modern bookplate of Jack Sexton to front endpaper with additional blue ink-stamped name above. All volumes clean throughout with bindings tight and square. Maps present and in excellent condition. A very clean and solid set. Bell & Bradfute unknown
1897055320London: Hodder and Stoughton 1897. Seventh Impression . Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo. Six Maps. LONDON : 1897. Hardback. Black ribbed cloth gilt lettered spine. With six maps frontis folding-map and rear folding map in pocket are both intact. Bright tight and clean. Minor wear only one small nick to rear hinge. Maps not torn. The rear map has been reinforced to folds some time ago with brown gummed tape to the rear. Map itself crisp and clean inside. VERY GOOD. xvii 713 pages. This masterpiece among the vast literature on the Bible will continue to delight readers as well as to inform" H.H. Rowley. Please Note: Heavy book - extra postage needed outside the the UK. Will be well-packed for posting/shipping. Lg.8vo. Rosley Books for Antiquarian books CHS Cumberland Everyman GKC Inklings Keswick Literature MacDonald Rarities Theology and History. . <br/> <br/> Hodder and Stoughton hardcover