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181041428Dublin Ireland: Hime at his Musical Circulating Library No. 34 College Green No 40 College Green 1810. Folio. ff. 25. Sheets: 12 3/4 x 9 inches. Plates: 10 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches. 25 copper-plated engraved pieces of sheet music printed in black. Most sheets hand-foliated in ink. With the ownership signature in ink on the back of songs 9 and 10 written "Susan Buchanan's." 9 of the pieces of sheet music are loose 16 are loosely bound together.<br/> <br/> Provenance: Family of Founding Father Francis Hopkinson<br/> <br/> 25 pieces of sheet music printed in Ireland by Hime at the end of the 18th century from the family collection of Francis Hopkinson America's first composer.<br/> <br/> "American society from about 1805 on was especially enamored of Irish and Scotch tunes particularly the Irish Melodies of Thomas Moore and other national music." - Richard J. Wolfe Early American Music Engraving and Printing Founding Father Francis Hopkinson 1737-1791 was a signatory for New Jersey to the Declaration of Independence and the first American to compose a song which he attested to himself: "I cannot I believe be refused the Credit of being the first Native of the United States who has produced a Musical Composition." Hopkinson published three of the earliest American song collections: Collection of Plain Tunes with a Few from Anthems and Hymns printed by Carr in 1763; America Independent or Temple of Minerva the first American opera printed by Carr in 1781; and Seven Songs for the Harpsichord or Forte Piano printed by T. Dobson in 1788. All sheets were printed by Hime. Hime was an English and Irish music publishing firm run by two brothers Humphrey and Morris. Hime began in Liverpool but moved to Dublin in 1790. The firm continued printing until the 1870s as Hime & Son. The Himes did the largest provincial trade in Britain at the end of the 18th century because English copyright law did not apply to Irish publishers so Hime could flood the English market with bootleg copies of popular songs. The song titles are: 1. "TEARS THAT EXHALE: An admired SONG in the PRISONER Composed by Mr. Attwood." 2. "I'D THINK on THEE MY LOVE. A Favorite NEW SEA SONG Composed by Mr. HOOK." 3. "HENRY's COTTAGEMAID." 4. "AS WRAPT IN SLEEP I LAY: A favorite Song sung by Mrs CROUCH in the Opera of The PIRATES Composed by STEPN STORACE." 5. "WINDS SOFTLY TELL MY LOVE: As Sung by Mrs MOUNTAIN in the Opera of the FARMER with uncommon Applause." 6. "THE MANSION OF PEACE: A Much Admired SONG Composed by Mr. WEBBE." 7. "THE NEW MANSION OF PEACE: A Favorite NEW SONG Composed by Mr. MOULDS." 8. "DEAR MARY TO THEE: A much Admired NEW Song Composed by Mr. HOOK." 9. "DEAR IMAGE OF THE MAID I LOVE: Composed by SIGr. GIORDANI." 10. "WHILST WITH VILLAGE MAIDS: A favorite Song in the Opera of ROSINA Sung by Mrs BILLINGTON." 11. "COME BLUSHING ROSE: Composed by Pleyel." 12. "EVENING: A Favorite BALLAD Composed by HAYDN: The WORDS by DOCr. JOHNSON." 13. "EDWIN AND ELLA: Composed by MR. HOOK." 14. "GO HAPPYGALES: A favorite SONNETT translated from PETRACH by Mr HOOK." 15. "ENCOMPASSED IN AN ANGELS FRAME: A much Admired Song." 16. "THE SHIPWRECK'D BOY. A Favorite NEW Song Written by Geo. Saville Carey." 17. "THERE THE SILVER'D WATERS ROAM: An admired Song in the PIRATES. Sung by Mr Sedgwick. composed by Sigr. STORACE." 18. "Charming Delia: A Favorite BALLAD Composed by Mr. PLEYEL." 19. "DIRE IS HIS GRIEF: An Admired Song in the new Historical Romance of the CRUSADE sung by Mr Incldeon." 20. "NOW THE WOODLAND CHORISTS SING: A Favorite PASTORAL BALLAD composed by J PLEYEL." 21. "O!EVER IN MY BOSOM LIVE: A favorite Duett in OSCAR and MALVINA sung by Mrs Mountain and Miss Keys." 22. "DEAR IS MY LITTLE NATIVE VALE: A favorite NEW Ballad." 23. "YOUNG JOCKEY TRIPT IT O'ER THE MEAD: An Admired BALLAD Composed by SIGr PLEYEL." 24. "BLOW HIGH BLOW LOW: A favorite SONG." 25. "WHEN FAIR SUSAN I LEFT: A much Admired SEA SONG." These scores were part of a Sammelband acquired at the Francis Hopkinson Family Americana Collection sale in June 2020.<br/> <br/> Wolfe Early American Music Engraving and Printing 1980. Hime at his Musical Circulating Library No. 34 College Green, No 40 College Green unknown
18012282180801012C.F. Peters 1918-01-01. Paperback. Good. Nice looking book has minor edge wear. front & rear covers are missing. C.F. Peters paperback
1868RO50049685L. FARRENC. 1868. In-Folio. Relié demi-cuir. Etat d'usage, Tâchée, Dos frotté, Intérieur frais. 103 pages de partitions + 9 pages de notice biographique de François Joseph Haydn. Editeur, titre, compositeur et filets dorés au dos de l'ouvrage. Dos légèrement frotté.. . . . Classification Dewey : 780.26-Partitions
189656585Handel and Haydn Society Boston Massachusetts 1896. Pamphlet. Used - Good. 3-9 pages each. 9.5 x 6.5" stitched. Saint Paul; Messiah; Verdi Requiem; Bach Passion Music; Haydn Creation. Creasing soiling G. Handel and Haydn Society, Boston, Massachusetts unknown
180895829London: Lavenu Cianchettini & Sperati 1808-1810. First editions of the first printings of the full orchestral scores of the complete symphonies of Beethoven Mozart and Hadyn. Quarto two volumes bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards wit gilt titles and tooling to the spine including A Complete Collection of Haydn Mozart and Beethoven's Symphonies Cianchettini and Sperati and A Complete Collection of Mozart and Beethoven's Symphonies. A Compleat Collection of Haydn Mozart and Beethoven's Symphonies contains the first appearance of the full scores of Mozart's Overture to the Marriage of Figaro Mozart's Symphony no. 40 and no. 41. Fuld The Book of World-Famous Music 564-567. A Complete Collection of Mozart and Beethoven's Symphonies Lavenu contains the first appearance of the full scores of Mozart's Symphony no. 39 no 13 and no. 38. In very good condition with light toning to the text. An exceptional collection of the utmost rarity. 1786 saw the successful premiere of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro in Vienna. Its reception in Prague later in the year was even warmer and this led to a second collaboration with Da Ponte: the opera Don Giovanni which premiered in October 1787 to acclaim in Prague but less success in Vienna in 1788. The two are among Mozart's most important works and are mainstays of the operatic repertoire today. In 1787 the young Ludwig van Beethoven spent several weeks in Vienna hoping to study with Mozart. No reliable records survive to indicate whether the two composers ever met. Beethoven would go on to become a crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in classical music he remains one of the most recognized and influential of all composers with his best-known compositions including 9 symphonies; 5 piano concertos; 1 violin concerto; 32 piano sonatas; 16 string quartets; a mass the Missa solemnis; and an opera Fidelio. Lavenu, Cianchettini & Sperati hardcover
180895829London: Lavenu Cianchettini & Sperati 1808-1810. First editions of the first printings of the full orchestral scores of the complete symphonies of Beethoven Mozart and Hadyn. Quarto two volumes bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards wit gilt titles and tooling to the spine including A Complete Collection of Haydn Mozart and Beethoven's Symphonies Cianchettini and Sperati and A Complete Collection of <span class="match">Mozart</span> and Beethoven's <span class="match">Symphonies. </span>A Compleat Collection of Haydn Mozart and Beethoven's Symphonies contains the first appearance of the full scores of <span class="match">Mozart</span>'s Overture to the Marriage of Figaro <span class="match">Mozart</span>'s Symphony no. 40 and no. 41. Fuld The Book of World-Famous Music 564-567. A Complete Collection of <span class="match">Mozart</span> and Beethoven's <span class="match">Symphonies Lavenu contains the first appearance of the </span>full scores of <span class="match">Mozart</span>'s Symphony no. 39 no 13 and no. 38. In very good condition with light toning to the text. An exceptional collection of the utmost rarity. 1786 saw the successful premiere of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro in Vienna. Its reception in Prague later in the year was even warmer and this led to a second collaboration with Da Ponte: the opera Don Giovanni which premiered in October 1787 to acclaim in Prague but less success in Vienna in 1788. The two are among Mozart's most important works and are mainstays of the operatic repertoire today. In 1787 the young Ludwig van Beethoven spent several weeks in Vienna hoping to study with Mozart. No reliable records survive to indicate whether the two composers ever met. Beethoven would go on to become a crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in classical music he remains one of the most recognized and influential of all composers with his best-known compositions including 9 symphonies; 5 piano concertos; 1 violin concerto; 32 piano sonatas; 16 string quartets; a mass the Missa solemnis; and an opera Fidelio. Lavenu, Cianchettini & Sperati hardcover books
1893RO50022898"Imprimerie des Annales. 15 octobre 1893. In-4. En feuillets. Bon état, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos satisfaisant, Quelques rousseurs. Non paginé. 4 pages environ. Gravures noires et blanches représentant ""L'artillerie russe aux manoeuvres"" par Caran d'Ache, Marie-Antoinette d'après le portrait de F. Dumont, ""Monseigneur le Dauphin et Madame, fille du roy"" de Louise Elisabeth.. . . . Classification Dewey : 780.26-Partitions"
1899RO50023197"Imprimerie des Annales. 9 juillet 1899. In-4. En feuillets. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Quelques rousseurs. Non paginé. 4 pages environ. Gravures noires et blanches représentant ""La promenade du soir"", et photos et gravures noires et blanches ayant pour thèmes ""Autour de l'affarie Dreyffus"" et ""Actualités : les cimetières de chiens en Angleterre et en France"".. . . . Classification Dewey : 780.26-Partitions"
1851mon0000992290Longman Brown Green and Longm 1851. Hardback. Very Good. in x in x in. Some foxing to front few pages. rnPrevious owners inscription in pen on FFEP. First edition first printing. Pages clean and bright no markings light wear to edges. Binding tight. Longman, Brown, Green, and Longm hardcover
1851401629London : Longman Brown Green and Longmans 1851. 1st edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original paper-covered boards with paper labels. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and dust-toned as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; 594 pp. Subjects; Royal houses Europe ; Registers. Nobility Great Britain. Aristocracy Social class. Public officers. Officials and employee. Directories. London : Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans hardcover
1851030124London: Longman Brown Green And Longmans 1851. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good. Maps And Plan. Xvi594 Pp. Ads At Rear Addenda And Corrigenda On P. Xvi. Quarter Red Morocco Over Green Cloth Decorated Endpapers With Ads On Pastedowns Binder's Ticket Of Remnant And Evans London. Wear Fraying At Corners Spine Gilt Brilliant But Spine Reinforced With Strips Of Transparent TapeHinges Solid Binding Intact 2" Fray/Tear At Lower Left Of Spine But Not Reaching The Bottom Edge. Note "From The Publisher's" On Page Facing Title ;Page With Later Ownership Signature Of An Employee Of The Mgm Research Department. A Massive Compilation Of Information Chiefly Historical Including Foreign Colonies And Company Administrations Etc. The Best Summary Of British Imperial Administration At Its Unsupportable Height When Power Was A Dignity. <br/> <br/> Longman, Brown, Green, And Longmans hardcover
1851LTH17-D-22London: Longman Brown Green and Longmans 1851. Leather. Good. 9" by 6". None. An interesting heraldic and historical reference work. This work comprises of civil ecclesiastical judicial military naval and municipal rolls of the official personages from the earliest periods to the nineteenth century. There are also the sovereigns of Europe the peerage of England and Great Britain and more. Written and compiled by Joseph Haydn. With letters from William Brenchley Rye to his book dealer loosely inserted. Rye was the keeper of printed books in the British Museum. In a quarter morocco binding with cloth covered boards. Externally generally smart with rubbing to the spine and to the joints. Heavier rubbing to the tail of spine. Cracks to the spine due to wear. Minor bumping to the extremities. Prior owner's bookplate to the front pastedown Mr Wm Campbell. Internally binding is strained in places. Loosely inserted are articles on this work and the author. Letters loosely inserted from William Brenchley Rye keeper of books at the British museum. Small article on Rye loosely inserted also. Pages are generally bright with the odd spots throughout. Good Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans hardcover
181947344Stockholm Johan Imnelius 1819. Samtidigt marmoreret papbd. nederste del af ryg mangler. 488 pp. samt dobbelsidet kobberstukket nodeplanche. Et ormehul i indre marginpå de første blade. Nederste del af bladene med aftagende bruning. unknown
181947344Stockholm, Johan Imnelius, 1819. Samtidigt marmoreret papbd. nederste del af ryg mangler. (4),88 pp. samt dobbelsidet kobberstukket nodeplanche. Et ormehul i indre marginpå de første blade. Nederste del af bladene med aftagende bruning.
181040444Wien: Camesinaische Buchhandlung 1810. Octavo. Full 19th century dark red calf with gilt rules and blindstamping to boards titling gilt to upper dark red doublure endpapers. Preserved in a modern quarter brown mid-tan leather clamshell box with dark ivory linen boards titling gilt to spine. <br /> <br /> 1f. fine engraved frontispiece portrait of Haydn by D. Weiss after Ihrwack's medallion 1f. recto title verso 3-line verse by D. Tomas de Yriarte 1f. recto dedication verso blank v-x 11-220 pp. 1 folding plate of engraved music. <br /> <br /> Binding slightly worn rubbed and bumped. Minor to moderate foxing throughout; small tear to lower outer corner of pp. 157/158 with no loss of text; frontispiece loose. First Edition. Catalogue of the Printed Books in the British Museum. Accessions Third Series . Books in the Hirsch Library. P. 118. Eitner III p. 197.<br /> <br /> Dies was a German writer composer and painter. "Esterhazy sponsored the publication of his Biographische Nachrichten von Joseph Haydn . for which Dies collected material from 30 conversations with the aged composer. Because of its factual tone and the typically Classical standpoint of its aesthetic judgments this work occupies a significant position in early Haydn literature alongside Griesinger and Carpani. . Many Haydn documents appeared for the first time in the Nachtrichten and it contains a 'list of all the works Haydn composed in London' taken from the lost London notebook." Horst Seeger in Grove Music Online<br /> <br /> An early and important biographical account of Haydn. Camesinaische Buchhandlung unknown
1810H34424London Dublin etc. 1810. Hardcover. Very good. 12.5 x 9.5 inches old dark red leather and marbled boards very good with general rubbing and wear but tightly bound and contents mainly very good. With ownership leather label on front cover of Marquis of Abercorn probably John James Hamilton 1756-1818 and bookplate of Anne Jane Abercorn 1763-1827 who was the third wife of the Marquess of Abercorn; both the Marquess and his wife had Irish roots and interests -- he was very invested in the politics of County Tyrone and she was the daughter of the 2nd Earl of Arran. There is also an old handwritten index of the song titles on a double-sided sheet loosely inserted. Highlights include a number of compositions that appear to be initialed by the composer Mazzinghi over a dozen songs based on Scott's Lady of the Lake an early appearance by Mozart in English and several Dublin imprints. Contains the following titles: 1. Qual strano evento from Phaedra by Radicati. 2. Nume benefico from the same opera. 3. Il core vi dono bell'Idolo mio from Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte Dublin Goulding. 4. Contento il nor nel sono from Le Virtuose in Puntiglio by Simone Mayer. 5. Dolce Fiamma di Gloria d'onore by Portogallo arranged by Luigi Gianella. 6. Do puri affetti mici by Tarchi. 6. Chi dice mal D'Amore from Il Fanatico per la Musica by Mayer. 7. A Corri's Serenade L'Incanto. 8. The Day of Love A Ballad; music and words by Thomas Moore. 9. Dunque non senti O barbaro from Gli Orazi e I Curazi by Braham. 10. Egli vide le mie Lagrime by Winter. 11. Mad Margery by Henry R. Bishop. 12. While their Sweet Guittars are Tingling by Thomas Cooke words by Miss Owenson. 13. The celebrated Mocck Bravura from the opera First Attempt words by Miss Owenson music by Thomas Cooke. 14. Roderigh vich Alpine from The Lady of the Lake by Walter Scott by J. Mazzinghi possibly initialed by Mazzinghi in ink at bottom right of the title page: "M". 15. Ave Maria also from Lady of the Lake and also with "M" in ink. Blanche of Devan's Song "They bid me sleep they bid me Pray" by Scott music by Dr. Clarke of Cambridge. 16. John of Brent the Soldiers' Song from Lady of the Lake by Mazzinghi with the "M". 17. The Coronach or Funeral Song from Lady of the Lake.by Dr. John Clarke of Cambridge. 18. Norman's Song from Lady of the Lake by Clarke. 19. Dear! In pity do not speak words by Thomas Moore music by J. A. Stevenson Dublin Rhames' Musical Circulating Library. 20. The Beggar Girl by H. Piercy verso advertises other compositions by Piercy available through him. 21. The Favorite Airs from Lady of the Lake by T. Cooke. 22. Hymn to the Virgin from Lady of the Lake by T. Cooke. 23. The Soldier Bridegroom's Song from Lady of the Lake music by Sir J. Stevenson. 24. See our Oars with Feather'd Spray by Sir John A. Stevenson. 25. Lovely Emma by Stevenson. 26. Will you come to the Bow'r by T. M. Thomas Moore Dublin Hime. 27. Tell Me Where Is Fancy Bred by Shakespeare music by J. Stevenson Dublin Powers Music Ware House. 28. Give Me the Harp a Chorus Glee.sung with great applause at the Irish Harmonic Club Wednesday the 4th of May 1803 Dublin Rhames; 18 pages!. 29. Bragela from Ossian music by R. I. S. Stevens Signed at the bottom right of the first page by Stevens. 30. The Rose and the Lover words by E. Fitzsimons music by Braham and Stevenson. 31. And Will He Not Come Again Shakespeare's Ophela by Mrs. J. Williams Dublin William Power & Co. 32. Laura from The Seige of St. Quintin by Mr. Hook. 33. Awake my Lyre words by Cowley music by Joseph Major. 34. Farewell though lovely calm retreat by J. Willis Dublin Goulding & Co. 35. In vain I strive with aspect gay by M. P. King. 36. Together let us range the fields from the opera The Woodman by H. Bate Dudley. 37. The Farewell by Robert Cooke. 38. The Separation words by M. J. Stehl music by V. Novello. 39. Coronation Anthem by Handel. 40. Hymn for the Emperor translated by Burney by Haydn. 41. Who Would Not Love from the opera First Attempt words by Miss Owenson music by Thomas Cooke. hardcover
1878117481878 Bourges, E. Pigelet imprimeur, 1878; pièce de 4 pages in-12 avec musique notée.
1870HAY07975Sans Date v. 1870. Leipzig et Berlin C. F. Peters Bureau de musique. reliés demi-basane noire. Coiffes usées ou accidentées coupes et coins frottés ; quelques cahiers un peu déboités et quelques faibles rousseurs en fin d'ouvrages sinon ensemble en bon état et intérieurs frais. 4 volumes in-4. dos à 4 nerfs avec motifs et titres à froid. unknown
18401402070012Launer 1840-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. 6 volume set. Folio. 34 cm. 3/4 leather binding over marbled boards. Hardcover. Generally good bindings and covers except 2 boards detached. Chipping with loss to spine leather. Clean unmarked pages. This is an over sized or heavy book which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. Includes: 1re Cahier: Piano sonatas; H. xvi 37 39 38 35 20 44 45 46 27 28 29 30 31 32. -2me Cahier: Piano trios piano parts only; H. xv 21 22 23 3 4 5 14 17 30. 3me Cahier: Piano trios; H. xv 11 12 13 9 2 10 27 28 29. -4me Cahier: Piano sonatas; H. xvi 40 41 42 34 21 22 23 24 25 26 Piano pieces H. xvii 6 4. 5me Cahier: Piano trios; H.xv 18 19 20 6 7 8 16 24 25 26 6me Cahier: Piano sonatas; H. xvi 3 1 Die sieben letzen Worte unseres Erlosers am Kreuze H.xx Piano sonatas; H.xvi 51 12 13. Musical score : Sonatas : No Linguistic Content. Launer hardcover
1885770R75London & New York: Novello Ewer and Co. c1885. Leather. Very Good. 10.5" by 7". None. A wonderful leather-bound collection of scores of 'Mors et Vita' by Charles Gounod and 'The Passion' by Joseph Haydn. 'Mors et Vita' is a three-part oratorio which premiered at the Birmingham Festival in 1885 conceived as a sequel to the successful 'La Redemption'.'The Passion The Seven Words of our Saviour on the Cross' is here set to music by J. Haydn in an adaptation by the Reverent H. Clementi-Smith.Charles Francois Gounod 1818-1893 was a French composer most renowned for his twelve operas including 'Faust' and 'Romeo et Juliette'. He studied at the Conservatoire de Paris. He was extremely influential upon later French musicians.Joseph Haydn 1732-1809 was a Classical composer hailing from Austria. Haydn was an extremely prolific and influential composer being a friend and mentor to Mozart and the tutor of Beethoven.Undated; dated from copies on Jisc. In a half straight grain morocco binding. Externally a trifle rubbed to the head of the spine resulting in slight loss to the leather; some slight wear to the hinges and bumping to the extremities otherwise general wear. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Novello, Ewer and Co. hardcover
186030681Dresden, C. C. Meinhold & Söhne, o. J. (um 1860). 8°. Mit 6 farb. lithogr. Tafeln von Bernhard Schmelzer. 3 Bll., 250 S., Mod. Ppbd.
1860960H20London: Edward Moxon 1860. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5.5". None. The 9th edition of Hadyn's Dictionary of Dates revised and enlarged in a signed W. H. Smith and Son binding. Bound in half calf binding with marbled paper boards.Signed binding by W. H. Smith and Son.This is the ninth edition which has been revised and greatly enlarged. A comprehensive dictionary of world history arranged in alphabetical order with a copious appendix to the rear. This dictionary serves as a comprehensive reference providing chronological accounts of significant events and developments in science literature politics and history this work is a sweeping historical reference work compiled by Benjamin Vincent. Bound in signed half calf binding with marbled paper boards. Externally very smart. Slight rubbing to spine extremities and boards with the odd handling mark. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with minor spotting to the first few leaves. Previous owner's ink inscription to title page. Very Good Indeed Edward Moxon hardcover
1851423529London : Edward Moxon 1851. 5th edition. Hardcover. Poor copy in the original gilt-blocked leatherette-covered boards. Spine and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age with some tears and wear to the material. Text block detaching from spine and boards. Scattered foxing internally. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; viii 673 1 p. ; 23 cm. Subjects; Encyclopedias and dictionaries. History ; Dictionaries. Chronology Historical. London : Edward Moxon hardcover
1847222535London : Edward Moxon 1847. Fourth Edition. Hardback. Good copy bound in contemporary full leather. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Small 2cm tear between spine over and front panel. All edges marbled; marbled endpapers. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Further scans images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 587 pages; Subjects: History -- Dictionaries -- Chronology Historical. ""Fourth edition to which is added a copious index of leading names."" --title page. Physical description: viii. 587p ; 22cm. London : Edward Moxon hardcover
1851GEN20-I-1London : Edward Moxon 1851. Cloth. Very Good. 9" by 6". None. A scarce early edition of this well established reference work. The fifth edition. With a bookbinder's label for Cash and Astle Coleman Street London to the rear pastedown. 'The whole comprehending a body of information classical political and domestic from the earliest accounts to the present time'. There is a publisher's catalogue to the front. Direct from the Widdrington library at Newton Hall - the family's eighteenth-century country house near Alnwick Northumberland - with the armorial bookplate of S.E. Widdrington and a pencil shelfmark to the front pastedown. Samuel Edward Widdrington formerly Cook 1787-1856 was an English writer. Having served as a Royal Navy Captain he spent some years in Spain and wrote several books about the country. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society and the Royal Geographical Society. He assumed the name Widdrington by royal license and purchased the moiety in 1842. In 1854 he served as High Sheriff of Northumberland. He inherited the Newton Hall estate from his father Joseph Cook. In a cloth binding with blindstamped decoration. Externally some shelfwear. Internally firmly bound. Bright with occasional light foxing prominent to margins and first and last few pages. Some dusting to extreme outer margins. Several of the pages are unopened. Very Good Edward Moxon hardcover
