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1660285London: W. G. and R. W. 1660. Second Enlarged Edition. Fine Binding 17th Century. Very Good. :: Seventeenth century Anglican guide to the Holy Days. Full of prayers hymns poems reflections discourses upon the liturgical calendar. :: Multitude of exquisite Biblical copperplate engravings. :: <br /> <br /> Bound in full fine decorated leather. Binding is original from the period. Title and author appear lettered in gold in second compartment of spine other boxes bear lovely ornamental gilt stamping with the date 1660 at the bottom. All edges text block red. Marbled endpapers. Sextodecimo 6 7/8 x 4 11/16 inches; 174 x 118 millimeters. 644 pages. <br /> <br /> Condition: Very Good. Leather has rubbed at corners along edges and at the front hinge. Lowest hub of spine flattened. General wear. Pages are toned small stains throughout. Some foxing. Page 225-226 is missing the very edge of the margin- no text is affected. Occasional script from prior owners all in hand superior to that of modern times. Front blank has petite inscription to a mother from her son. <br /> <br /> Front paste-down endpaper bears bookplate for Genevieve Ludlow Griscom pseudonym Cavé New York Theosophist whom built a mansion in the Bronx for Christ upon his return. W. G. and R. W. unknown
1601mon0004030698The Macmillan Company 1916-01-01. Hardcover. Good. . 1st edition. minimal wear The Macmillan Company hardcover
16891420701689. pamphlet. 4 34; 1 32 pages. 2 volumes in one. Thin 4to modern wrappers. London: Richard Baldwin 1689. Some foxing and light contemporary marginalia still very good.<br/> <br/> Wing STC R1515.<br/> <br/> unknown
169634541London: Printed for T.D. and B.T. and are to be sold by S. Keble. 1696. 4to. 4 35 1 blank 22 16 25-55 1 blank 55 1 65-126 pp. First leaf strengthened at margins light rubberstamp to title page light dusting and wear. Hole at one leaf affects several words. Good in modern green buckram title and call number stamped on spine in gilt.<br /> <br /> The Plea expresses the Corporation of London's determination to retain and if possible expand its freedoms despite the attempted encroachments of the King. <br /> ESTC R28154. Wing P2528. Printed for T.D. and B.T. and are to be sold by S. Keble... unknown
169899057<p>London: Printed for Tho. Parkhurst at the Bible and Three Crowns at the lower End of Cheapside near Mercers Chapel 1698. 1698. Fair. - Small quarto 7-3/4 inches high by 6 inches wide. Softcover bound in printed self-wrappers. Once likely bound in with other pamphlets there are remnants of leather along the spine which is splitting. 4 22 & 2 pages of advertisements. There are repaired closed tears and extensive paper repairs largely to the fore margins of the last two leaves. There is an unrepaired tear to the center of the last leaf. Despite the repairs there is no loss of text. Good.</p><p>First and only edition. Rare in commerce.</p><p>The sermon is a refection on the 122nd Psalm Verse 6: "Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee."</p> London: Printed for Tho. Parkhurst at the Bible and Three Crowns at the lower End of Cheapside near Mercers Chapel, 1698. paperback
1615059804London: W. S. For William Barret William Stansby 1615. Reprint . Hardcover. Good. 12mo. LONDON : 1615. Actually 1616 as per internal title-pages. First published in 1613. Text in both Roman and 'Black Letter' type. Two additional title-pages to; 'A Direction to Live Well'; Williams Stansby : 1616 and Funeral Elegie' : 1616 with woodcut Skeleton. Hardback. Later plain paper-covered boards. Blank leaf prior to title-page with blind circular stamp of 'John Fowles - Lyme Regis' author. Contemporary owner name of John Josselen. Title-page worn and first few leaves and last few leaves. Text-block trimmed but not close cropped probably in 19th century. A few light old stains and marginal old ink marks. A few tiny old insect holes. Tight copy. Defective; lacks a title-page to 'A Pithy Discourse' and pages 35-50 to 'A Communicant Prepared' pages 98-109 of to Live Well to 'A Direction to Die Well' plus leaf of Dedication. Sold with all faults. A rare little book. xl 142 xiv 357 pages. The latter work A Funeral Elegie has title-page with woodcut skeleton; verses on the death of Hill's wife Margaret is by Joshua Sylvester. 12mo. Will be well-packed for posting/shipping. London : W. S. For William Barret William Stansby SCARCE. <br/> <br/> W. S. For William Barret [ William Stansby ] hardcover
169935185London: Printed by Edward Jones in the Savoy 1699. First Edition. Newspaper. Good. Newspaper broadsheet. 1 leave 2 pages. Double columns. Paper is lightly toned with edge tears and edge chips not affecting the print. Contents include an article on the Anniversary of the Pope's Coronation; brief articles from Warsaw Vienna Frankfurt Hamburgh Brussels Lee Hague Paris and Plimouth. Advertisements located in the second column on back. Printed by Edward Jones, in the Savoy unknown
1688GT404aLondon: Printed by Authority 1688. Original issue 1st Printing. No Binding. Fine. 4to. 2pp. Original single sheet issue of the London Gazette No 2400 dated November 15th to Saturday November 17thst 1688. Double column layout printed by Edw: Jones in the Savoy 1688. AN IMPORTANT ISSUE REPORTING William of Orange landed at Brixham in Devon with an invasion force on November 5th 1688 that deposed of James II of England and James VI of Scotland. The unfolding events are dramatically reported in the opening paragraph of this rare surviving original edition of the London Gazette. The worlds first newspaper. The Invasion fleet entered the English Channel on 3/13 November.Britain had became a Protestant Society and the last Catholics reign of James II would soon be over. 2pp complete. <br/> <br/> Printed by Authority unknown
1687MH777London: Printed by Authority 1687. Original issue . No Binding. Fine. 4to. 2pp. Original single sheet issue of the London Gazette No 2328 March 8 to March 12 1687. Double column layout printed by Thomas Newcomb in the Savoy 1688. Includes an address from the Mayor of Nottingham Presented to King James 11 praising him for his religious stance. The Ship The Ann docks at Cadiz and other European news report etc etc. A COCK FIGHT HAS BEEN ARRANGED IN LEED YORKSHIRE and another at Wakefield.King James 11 reigned 1684-1688 following the death of Charles11. 2pp complete. <br/> <br/> Printed by Authority unknown
1688MH782London: Printed by Tho. Newcomb in the Savoy 1688. Original issue . No Binding. Very Good. 4to. 2pp. Original single sheet issue of the London Gazette No 2389 October 8- October 11 1688. Charles 11 was King. Double column layout printed by Thomas Newcomb in the Savoy 1688. Includes . An address from Justices of the Peace in Cumberland supporting the King against an intended invasion by the Dutch armies. Negrepont naval action reported. 2pp trimmed to the lower edge with no text lacking but the imprint is cropped of p2 lower edge.Right side margin small split but no text loss <br/> <br/> Printed by Tho. Newcomb in the Savoy unknown
1688MH783London: Printed by Tho. Newcomb in the Savoy 1688. Original issue . No Binding. Very Good. 4to. 2pp. No 2329 March 12 to March 15 1687. Original single sheet issue of the London Gazette Charles 11 was King. Double column layout printed by Thomas Newcomb in the Savoy 1687. Includes .AN ADDRESS FROM THE GENTLEMEN OF THE GRAND JURY OF ESSEX supporting the Monarch. News from Vienna and the military conflicts there. Small hole in the txt 2cms otherwise a fine copy with a dark imprint. <br/> <br/> Printed by Tho. Newcomb in the Savoy unknown
1688GT402mLondon: Printed by Tho. Newcomb in the Savoy 1688. Original issue . No Binding. Fine. 4to. 2pp. No 2353 Monday June 4 to Thursday June 7 1688. Original single sheet issue of the London Gazette James 11 was King 1688-1766. Double column layout printed by Thomas Newcomb in the Savoy 1687. Includes .Addresses to James II from Wapping Shadwell Ratcliffe and Lamehouse in support. Another from Citizens of Rochester. A fine copy with a dark imprint left edge rather chipped but not affecting the text. Lovely dark impression with several European news stories. etc etc A complete single sheet original newspaper being the first English newspaper in the world in 1655 <br/> <br/> Printed by Tho. Newcomb in the Savoy unknown
1688GT402LLondon: Printed by Tho. Newcomb in the Savoy 1688. Original issue . No Binding. Fine. 4to. 2pp. No 2348 May 17-May 21 1688. Original single sheet issue of the London Gazette James 11 was King. Double column layout printed by Thomas Newcomb in the Savoy 1687. Includes .An Address from the Mayor Aldermen Bailiffs and Citizens of the City of Carlisle. and another from the Mayor. of Scarborough etc. praising the Monarch. Also news from Vienna of military manoeuvers A fine copy with a dark imprint with several European news stories. etc etc A complete single sheet original newspaper being the first English newspaper in the world in 1655 <br/> <br/> Printed by Tho. Newcomb in the Savoy unknown
1688GT402London: Printed by Authority 1688. Original issue . original print. Fine. 4to. 2pp. Original single sheet issue of the London Gazette No 2426 dated February 18-21st 1688. Double column layout printed by Edw: Jones in the Savoy 1688. Includes news of A DECLARATION By The Prince of Orange 'For Restraining and Preventing Abuses in Forests &c.' dated Sixth Day of February 1688 W.H. Prince of Orange. The advertisements carry a very nice listing of 'There being at New Market a Horse Match the 18th of April and two more on the 22nd and 24th days.that the 12 stone Plate Gentlemen to ride is to be run on the25th Day of April value100l.Any Horse that runs for either Plate to be kept a month in New-Market before the day of racing'. A rare early racing item. Newmarket ran its first race in 1622. <br/> <br/> Printed by Authority unknown
1688GT402bLondon: Printed by Authority 1688. Original issue . original print. Fine. 4to. 2pp. Original single sheet issue of the London Gazette No 2391 dated . Double column layout printed by Edw. Jones in the Savoy 1688. Includes news of The Privy Council Assembly in Whitehall and a very long news story and description of The Conspiracy in Constantinople Aug 7.1688 by The Janissaries an elite infantry unit against the Grand Signior. ALSO A short entry of news from Hague that ships now have troops on board and await the Prince of Orange to embark.On Nov 5 1688 William of Orange landed at Brixham UK.with an invasion force. A RARE ITEM <br/> <br/> Printed by Authority unknown
1687GT402dLondon: Printed by Authority 1687. Original issue . original print. Fine. 4to. 2pp. Original single sheet issue of the London Gazette No 2326 dated . Double column layout printed by Thos. Newcomb in the Savoy 1687. Rear imprint line clipped and missing.Text complete except final line on the rear side.The headline on front top is.'BY THE KING A PROCLAMATION Prohibiting His Majesties Subjects to Enter into the Service of Foreign Princes and States. Interesting Gold Plate worth 40 guineas to be raced for at Chipping Norton for horses that had never won it previously 12 st. 3 heats. Report of the murder of Hobry a French midwife. etc etc. A RARE ITEM The first Newspaper in the world was The London Gazette Nov 1665 <br/> <br/> Printed by Authority unknown
1688GT402aLondon: Printed by Authority 1688. Original issue . original print. Fine. 4to. 2pp. Original single sheet issue of the London Gazette No 2391 dated . Double column layout printed by Edw: Jones in the Savoy 1688. Includes news BY THE KING OF A PROCLAMATION For Restoring Corporations Liberties Rights and Franchises James. The Proclamation cover the front page entires with the reverse has two replies by John Nicholas and P. Sutherland. Plus some news items and three advertisements includingnews of a stolen horse in Andover. <br/> <br/> Printed by Authority unknown
1688GT402gLondon: Printed by Authority 1688. Original issue . original print. Fine. 4to. 2pp. Original single sheet issue of the London Gazette No 2397 dated . Double column layout printed by Edw. Jones in the Savoy 1688. A RARE AND IMPORTANT ISSUE/ A DECLARATION BY THE KING JAMES R. Regarding the Invasion by the Prince of Orange.Given at Our Court at Whitehall the sixth day of November 1688 in the Fourth Year of Our Reign. Followed by a List of Sheriffs appointed by His Majesty for each County of England. The reverse side has List of the Regiments of Foot and Horse that have come with William of Orange as Printed in Holland. A lovely dark impression with a hinge reinforcement to the gutter not affecting the text. <br/> <br/> Printed by Authority unknown
1690Ant66781690. 4to. Blue paper wrappers. Paper browning. Wing J1177 unknown
1699017670at the Spread Eagle in Westminster-Hall: M. Gillyflower 1699. Second edition corrected. Illustrated with a frontispiece and nine engraved plates of which eight are folding Apparently lacking one plate small octavo pp iv xxxv i 43iii 4 35-309 vii much of the text rather browned and age-toned a fair few signs of use though all very tight the first fifty pages or so have a fair anount of pencil notes and underlinings see illustration with a little more on pages 179-199 contemporary calf rubbed and cracked but soundrebacked with a fairly recent calf spine raised bands new endpapers apparently by Bayntuns. The folding plates are rather worn and creased occasionally frayed at the margins; two have old sellotape repairs and one is rather badly torn across but without loss. The pagination is erratic and appears incorrect but it actuall ties in exactly with the contents pages at the rear. In this copy "An advertisement of J. Evelyn Esq." as mentioned by Blanche Henrey is bound immediately after the title page. LACKING ONE PLATE. Quintinie was in charge of the royal fruit and vegetable gardens under Louis XV. "His book shows his deep knowledge of every aspect of kitchen gardening" - Taylor. George London and Henry Wise were garden designers and nurserymen and formed one of the most important garden design practices in the history of British gardening. They designed formal gardens very much in the tradition of Le Notre and London was also royal gardener to William and Mary. Full Leather. Fair. M. Gillyflower Hardcover
168230592London: Published by Randal Taylor 1682. 4to. 2 31 i.e. 35 1 blank pp. Title and last leaf dusted else Very Good in modern quarter morocco and green cloth with spine title stamped in gilt.<br /> <br /> The Plea expresses the Corporation of London's determination to retain and if possible expand its freedoms despite the attempted encroachments of the King. The Mayor and Citizens of London assert their ancient "claim to have and use within the City of London aforesaid and the Liberties and Precincts of the said City divers Liberties Priviledges and Franchises." The Plea is printed in two columns per page the left column in Latin and the right in English. <br /> ESTC R15339. Published by Randal Taylor unknown
