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pp. xxxii, 312, clii [Appendix]. Mildly XLib. Early engraved bookplate with an unusual cipher TSC(?). Bookplate of W. Emmert Swigart and Juniata College. All edges marbled. 8vo. Quarter leather over marbled boards. Boards detached. Spine very worn with loss. Should be considered disbound. Peltier was a French Royalist who took refuge in England around 1792. Accused of promoting the assassination of Napoleon, he was tried by an English court in 1803. Very scarce. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! JUN5 BOX 4
Two Parts. pp. 56: 48. Illustrated with top margin woodcuts. 4to. Original full purple cloth binding. Edges sun faded. Owned by Judge Mayer Sulzberger (1843-1923). XLib. [Dropsie College]. Scarce reprint of the rare original 1700's edition. Interesting poems describing public houses (Pubs) in London and Westminister during the 1700's. Describes the kinds of beers they served and the sorts of people that frequented them. Wood cut images accompany each verse. Ward (1667-1731), was a humourist, of `low extraction' and with little education. In early life he visited the West Indies, and afterwards he began business as a publican in Moorfields. By 1699 he had moved to Fulwood's Rents, where he kept a punch-shop and tavern (probably the King's Head), next door to Gray's Inn, until his death. Giles Jacob (Poetical Register, 1723) says: `Of late years he has kept a public-house in the city (but in a genteel way), and with his wit, humour, and good liquor, has afforded his guests a pleasurable entertainment; especially the high-church party. A man of considerable natural parts and with a gift of humour, `Ned Ward,' as he is frequently called, imitated Butler's `Hudibras' both in his style and in his attacks on the Whigs and low-church party. Though vulgar and often grossly coarse, his writings throw considerable light on the social life of the time of Queen Anne, and especially on the habits of various classes in London; but much allowance has to be made for exaggeration" - DNB. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! WHISKEY 4
Spine darkened and with chips to spine ends. Ex-lib with usual markings and stamps. Light soiling to boards. Internally a nice and tight copy. Rear map missing, rear pocket top edge open. ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 17, 183, 48 pages
200 p. Large 16mo. 17 cm. Some age stain. Plain paper wraps. Stamped ownerships of the German Roman Catholic Seminary, Heidelberg. Scarce. OCLC shows only seven copies in U.S. libraries. "Addison was famous as an English essayist, poet, and statesman. Educated at Charterhouse, where he was a classmate of Richard Steele, and at Oxford, where he became a distinguished classical scholar. His travels on the Continent from 1699 to 1703 were recorded in 'Remarks on Italy' (1705). Addison first achieved prominence with 'The Campaign' (1704), an epic celebrating the victory of Marlborough at Blenheim. The poem was commissioned by Lord Halifax. Its great success resulted in Addison's appointment in 1705 as undersecretary of state and in 1709 as secretary to the lord lieutenant of Ireland. He also held a seat in Parliament from 1708 until his death. Addison's most enduring fame was achieved as an essayist. In 1710 he began his contributions to the Tatler, which Richard Steele had founded in 1709. He continued to write for successive publications, including the Spectator (1711-12), the Guardian (1713), and the new Spectator (1714). His contributions to these periodicals raised the English essay to a degree of technical perfection never before achieved and perhaps never since surpassed. In a prose style marked by simplicity, order, and precision, he sought to engage men's thoughts toward reason, moderation, and a harmonious life. His works also include an opera libretto, 'Rosamund' (1707); a prose comedy, 'The Drummer' (1716); and a neoclassical tragedy, Cato (1713), which had an immense success in its own time. In his last years Addison received his greatest prominence. In 1717 he was made secretary of state, an office he resigned the following year. The period (1714-1719) was also marked by failing health, a supposedly unhappy marriage, and the severing of his relations with his good friend Richard Steele." - Columbia Encyclopedia. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! W140 FarRt
Two volumes. pp. xii, 574 (2); iv, 592 + Two folding maps (one in color), color plate. Includes a publisher's advertisement. 8vo. Original cloth boards. Spine taped. Sabin 2083. FIRST EDITION. A scarce important set, worthy of rebinding. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! W146Rear
pp. viii, 286. Uncut. 8vo. Original full red buckram binding. Original paper spine label. Hardbound. Very nice example of a scarce and important work. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! GAMES BOX 2
Minor shelfwear to DJ else Fine. ; In this book, David Braund offers a significantly different perspective upon the history of Roman Britain. Rather than relying on archaeology, the author concentrates on the literary evidence, drawing a colorful picture of the social and political context of Roman imperialism. The study discusses Roman theories of imperialism as well as the intellectual and political atmosphere within which Caesar mounted his invasions of Britain in 55 and 54 B. C. Braund shows how the ideologies and power structures at work in Rome fundamentally shaped politics and society in Roman Britain. Thus he develops an understanding of the literary sources which goes beyond mere translation and allows the reader insights into this remote corner of the Roman world. ; 0.87 x 8.43 x 5.67 Inches; 217 pages
Seven Volumes. Inked ownership of M. A. Grace. XLib stamps, but not on title pages. Bookplate of Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary on front paste downs. Large 12mo. 215mm. Original full cloth bindings. Boards decorated in blind. Front boards decorated in gold with a scepter and seal. White call numbers on spines. Volume One spine very worn with loss. All other volumes worn with slight loss at head and tail. All corners bumped. Hardbound. Please email us directly about postal charges on these sets. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! ENGSETS BX 1
pp. 23, (1). 12mo. New wraps. The authorship has been variously ascribed to Thomas Price, Robert Goadby, Mrs. Goadby and, Carew himself. Old tape repair of title page not effecting text. The purported author, who characterizes himself as the Devonshire stroller and dog stealer, was born in 1693 and transported to America at some undetermined date in his youth. Carew describes his adventures in Maryland, Virginia,and farther north where,according to Howes, he operated confidence schemes among colonial suckers. Also described are his picaresque adventures among gypsies, on the Continent,and particularly in London. The volume concludes with a gypsy cant dictionary. This particular edition is quite scarce. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! GYPSY 2
pp. (2). 304 (8) [Index]. 8vo. 210 mm. Nice modern faux leather binding. Hardcover. The printer apparently transposed the X & the L of the Roman numerals, changing the correct date for this edition of 1768 to 1748. Early ownership of John Evered. The right to receive tithes was granted to the English churches by King Ethelwulf in 855. The Saladin tithe was a royal tax, but assessed using ecclesiastical boundaries, in 1188. Tithes were given legal force by the Statute of Westminster of 1285. Adam Smith criticized the system in The Wealth of Nations (1776), arguing that a fixed rent would encourage peasants to farm more efficiently. The Dissolution of the Monasteries led to the transfer of many tithe rights from the Church to secular landowners, and then in the 1530s to the Crown. The system ended with the Tithe Commutation Act 1836, which replaced tithes with a rent charge decided by a Tithe Commission. The present work gives wonderful details on the tithe "value" of various monasteries, locales, and institutions. Very good. Scarce. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! W153
pp. 389, (2)[Publisher's Advertisement]. Small 8vo. Some age stain. Worn original full cloth binding by Edmunds and Remnants, with their ticket. First edition of the classic work on Court fools and jesters. Scarce. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! W148
pp. xix, 391. Lacks frontis. XLib. Old bookplate of the Lancaster Theological Seminary Library on front paste down. XLib stamp on title page and elsewhere. Damp stain. Foxed. Early manuscript presentation "Compliments of E.O. Wager West Genoa, NY" on first fly leaf. Large 8vo. 225 mm. Original worn leather binding. Library call letters on spine. Title continues: "With An Account of his Death, On the 3d of May, 1814, While On a Missionary Voyage To the Island of Ceylon, In the East-Indies. Concluding With An Abstract Of His Writings And Character." Coke was a prominent Methodist bishop, who spent a lot of time in America - especially in Virginia, Georgia, and the Carolinas. In 1784 he presented an address to George Washington, on the state of Methodism in the United States, to which Washington made a reply (as printed here). Coke also visited many islands in the West Indies, including Antigua, Dominica, St. Vincent, St. Christopher, Nevis, and Tortola. There is much about John Wesley, with whom Coke had several disputes. S&S/AI 43887. Hardbound. AI BX 2
pp. lxxv, 371, (32) [Contents and Index]. Age stain. Early manuscript ownership of Charles West, 1783. 8vo. 205 mm. Disbound. Remnants of original (American?) leather binding. William Edmondson or Edmundson (1627-1712) was the founder of Quakerism in Ireland. He was born in Little Musgrove, Westmoreland, England, and was raised by an uncle. He joined the Parliamentary Army, and went to Scotland in 1650. He took part in the Battle of Worcester. While serving in the military, at Chesterfield, he was first introduced to Quakerism. After his discharge he went to live in County Antrim, Ireland. He established the first Meeting House in Lurgan, Ireland in 1654. He was imprisoned several times for his faith. His life was a guide to Quakers in England and America. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! PA SHELF 60 LEFT STK
Two volumes. Uncut and unopened. With original invoice from John & Edward Bumpus, Ltd. to Alfred Reginald Allen, Philadelphia, 1930. Dr. Allen was a prominent Philadelphia physician who is most famous for founding the Savoy Company to perform Gilbert & Sullivan Operettas. Linen backed paper bindings. Original spine labels. Limited Edition. Number 846 of only 900 sets. Very nice set. PRESS/W43
Three volumes. Volume I: Water Birds, Marsh Birds and Shore Birds. Volume II: Land Birds - From Bob-Whites to Grackles. Volume III: Land Birds - From Sparrows to Thrushes. 1408 p. + Maps; + Plus numerous color plates (93) on glossy paper, from paintings by Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927), and others by Allan Brooks. Each plate with multiple birds; + Plus over 45 glossy black and white photos with two birds each; and over 175 figures in the text. Large 8vo. Original full cloth bindings, faded. "This book is the first comprehensive work on the birds of this state. It marks notable advances in our knowledge of the local distribution of species." **PRICE JUST REDUCED! NH8
pp. viii + 688 + Hand colored frontis + Full page archictectural photo illustrations; etc. Manuscript genealogical notes. 4to. 260 mm. Nineteenth century half leather over cloth boards binding; joints cracked. Hardbound. Very good. Scarce original 1885 first edition. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! NEW ENG 4.
Two volumes in one. pp. 564; 658. This was probably issued with two engraved title pages and 16 portrait plates - which are not now present. Thick 12mo. Early and unusual moire cloth binding. Spine repaired. Hardbound. Very good. Mary Anne Thompson Clarke (1776-1852) became the mistress of Prince Frederick Augustus (1763-1827) Duke of York in 1803, while he was Commander-in-Chief of British forces. He set her up in a fashionable residence, but failed to supply the funds necessary to support their lavish lifestyle. In 1809, a national scandal arose when Clarke testified before the House of Commons that she had sold army commissions with the Duke of York's knowledge. Frederick was forced to resign from his position. A select committee was appointed by the British House of Commons to enquire into the matter. The parliament eventually acquitted the Duke of having received bribes by 278 votes to 196. He nevertheless resigned because of the high tally against him. In 1811, after it was revealed that Clarke had received payment from the Duke's disgraced chief accuser, Gwyllym Lloyd Wardle (1762?-1833), the Prince Regent reappointed the now exonerated Duke of York as commander-in-chief. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! ENGLAND 6
Four Volumes. Profusely illustrated with wood and steel full page plates from drawings by A. De Neuville, Sir John Gilbert, P. Leyendecker, G. Staal, Emile Bayard, T. Weber and others. Marbled endpapers. All edges marbled. XLib stamp on title pages and elsewhere. Bookplate of Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary on front paste downs. Half Title in volume one printed in red and black with stamped ownership of J.T.R. McKay. 4to. 250mm. Original half leather over marbled paper covered boards. Spines lettered and decorated in gold with original spine labels and raised bands. Hardbound. Very good. Please email us directly about postal charges on these sets. This full four volume set of this First American Edition is rather scarce. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! ENGSETS BX 4
Three Volumes. All volumes age stained. XLib stamps on title pages of all volumes and elsewhere. Bookplate of Henry D. Gilpin on front paste downs. Gilpin (1801-1860) was an English born Jacksonian Democrat from Pennsylvania. President Martin Van Buren named him 14th Attorney General of the United States in 1840. He served until 1841, during which time he presented the U.S. government's side of the Amistad case to the U.S. Supreme Court. 220mm. Original quarter red leather over marble boards. Bindings very worn. Spine and front board of volume three detached with loss. Hardbound. Please email us directly about postal charges on these sets. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! ENGSETS BX 4
Two Volumes. Illustrated with thirteen full page Engravings. Offsetting from engravings. Volume one: dated 1817; Volume two: dated 1813. Manuscript inscription in both volumes "The Rev. Steward ? Jenkins from his friend Mrs. Stephenson". 215mm. Original full leather bindings diced diaper pattern with an acanthus leaf border. Spines decorated in gold with raised bands and original leather labels. Volume one: front board detached, loss at tail of spine, corners rubbed with loss. Volume two: front board fragile, binding rubbed with small loss at corners. James Hervey (1714- 1758) was an English clergyman and writer. His earliest work, Meditations and Contemplations, said to have been modelled on Robert Boyle's Occasional Reflexions on various Subjects, within fourteen years passed through as many editions. Theron and Aspasio, which first appeared in 1755, and was equally well received, apart from the objections of Wesley and others. Hardbound. Please email us directly about postal charges on these sets. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! . ENGSETS BX 5
Two Volumes. Illustrated with numerous engravings. Engraved Portrait Frontis in volume one with offsetting onto title page. Double column. All edges marbled. Marbled endpapers. Early engraved bookplate of Brown on front paste down of both volumes. Bookseller's label on front paste down of both volumes. 215mm. Disbound. Original full leather bindings. Boards ruled in gold. Both front boards of both volumes detached. Original spines decorated in gold with original title spine labels. Hardbound. Dedicated to Charles Lamb. Please email us directly about postal charges on these sets. ENGSETS BX 6
Two Volumes. Illustrated with Forty Portraits in color of Brummell and his contemporaries. Slight offsetting onto opposite pages in both volumes. Wide margins. Deckled edges. Volume Two unopened. Large 4to. 290mm. Original cloth bindings, very worn. Corners and spines very worn with loss. Remnants of paper spine labels. Limited edition. One hundred copies of this large paper edition printed for England and fifty for America, each copy numbered. This copy numbered No. 16. Hardbound. Please email us directly about postal charges on these sets. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! ENGSETS BX 5
Light edgewear to first and last few pages ; Loose leaves. Numerous steel engraved regional maps with hand coloring. Includes a handmade cloth binder for protection ; 4to 11" - 13" tall
Two Volumes. Various paginations. Early manuscript ownerships of Sarah E. Huger and Susan M. Ditilh?, 1855, in both volumes. Foxed. 12mo. 175 mm. Original full leather bindings. Front board detached on volume I. Leather abraded head and tail of spine Volume I. Original leather spine labels. Hardbound. This, Moore's second novel, after the huge success of Zeluco in 1789, was less successful with the public. He was a distinguished travel writer, noted for his portrayals of post Revolutionary France. At one time he was a close friend and confidant of Robert Burns, but Moore's hostility to the French Revolution cooled the relationship. 'Edward' still of interest for its perceptive depiction of English society in the late 18th Century. First American Edition. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! AI BX 5
Boards in remarkable bright condition and with spine a bit faded. First and last few pages browned and with very light occasional foxing ; 22 tissue guarded plates from watercolors by John Fulleylove ; Ex-Library; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 220 pages