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‎Ordonnance de Louis XIV, sur le fait des Cinq Grosses Fermes. Du mois de Février 1688. Registrée au Parlement de Bretagne le 7 Octobre 1688.‎

‎Rennes François Vatar, imprimeur du Roi & du Parlement 1782 ‎

‎Rare. Prémiere edition. Couverture souple. Etat : Très bon. Édition originale. 50 pages. 215 x 165 mm (8œ x 6œ inches).‎

‎The Oscotian A Literary Magazine of St. Mary's College Oscott. Nos. 13, 14, 15. New Series (Volume 4) 1885). Together with Oscotian Reprint Number 10.‎

‎Erdington, Warwickshire St Mary's College, Oscott 1885 ‎

‎First edition. A very nice copy of this Roman Catholic magazine. Blue cloth boards, with gilt titles and design. Comprising three issues of the magazine. 13 (misnumbered 12), 14 (June 1885), 15 (November 1885) with three photographic plates (portraits). The reprint / offprint contains two articles - one on "The Oscott Lodges" the other contains two poems by Peter Mowle (an Elizabethan Catholic) and a commentary. [iv], 1-295, [i]. +12pp The book is in sound condition. The blue cloth is a little faded and slightly rubbed. There is a touch of bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, the book is clean and tidy, with a little foxing only. Contemporary owner's gift inscription to the inside front board with a library sticker from the South Brent Syon Monastery. St Mary's College (or Oscott as it is often know) is a seminary training Roman Catholic Clergy. It opened in 1794, and in 1805 ordained Francis Martyn - the first Roman Catholic priest wholly ordained in England since the Reformation. Since this time, it has been under the authority of the Archdiocese of Birmingham. the Chapel at Oscott was created by the eminent Catholic architect Augustus Welby Pugin, who also created the museum and altar (from 1837 he lived partly at Oscott). The college played an important part in the Catholic revival of the mid 19th Century.‎

‎The Qur'an ‎

‎ 1890 Un bel exemplaire de ce Coran miniature. Plein cuir, avec un fermoir en cuir (encore en état de marche). Décoration dorée. L'ouvrage est un peu frotté sur les bords du dos, mais reste attrayant. Toutes les tranches sont dorées. Reliure cousue. 3,4 cm x 2,1 cm. Non paginé. Bien qu'il n'y ait pas de détails de publication dans le livre, les titres et l'index ont été confirmés par un collègue arabe comme étant un Coran ottoman. Non daté, mais probablement de la fin du XIXe siècle. L'intérieur est en excellent état de propreté. 34 x 21mm.‎

‎A beautiful copy of this miniature Qur'an. Full leather, with a leather clasp (still fully working). Gilt decoration. This is a little rubbed to the edges of the spine, but still attractive. All edges gilt. Sewn binding. 3.4cm x 2.1cm. Unpaginated. Although there are no publication details in the book, the titles and index have been confirmed by an Arabic colleague to be an Ottoman Qur'an. Undated, but probably late Nineteenth Century. Internally in excellent, clean condition. 34 x 21 mm (1Œ x 0Ÿ inches). .‎

‎Travel in Aquatint and Lithography 1770 - 1860 from the Library of J. R. Abbey Vol. I & II ‎

‎San Francisco Alan Wofsy Fine Arts 1991 ‎

‎Two volumes. Hardback in dust wrapper. The front of the wrapper of Volume 1 has been sliced in half (quite neatly!) now held in removable plastic. Apart from this flaw, the wrappers are clean and tidy. Books are bound in burgundy laminated cloth. The front of Volume 1 has a thin scratch (corresponding to the wrapper damage). Volume 1 - contains the World, Europe and Africa. 347 works are catalogued, with 44 plates and illustrations. Volume 2 - contains Asia, Oceania, Antarctica & America. Contains 381 works catalogued and 46 plates and illustrations. xiv, 1-300., xiv, 301-676. pp. 320 by 240 mm (12œ by 9œ inches).‎

‎Mr. Punch's Travels in Foreign Lands ‎

‎It is not clear whether these are 32 original ink drawings in the style of Punch and Judy by one H. Abbot, or if they are engravings culled from other sources and here gathered together. Perhaps it is a combination of the two. There are 15 numbered illustrations, with a title to each. This is followed by a further 7 illustrations on diverse subjects. Then comes "Attitudes for Exits from the Stage" with 8 small illustrations with quotations(seemingly from Shakespeare). Finally are three further illustrations. Overall, we sell this as a nice gathering (and hence unique collection) of mid-Nineteenth century engravings. 70 by 120mm (2Ÿ by 4Ÿ inches). The small pocket book is clean and tidy, with a little rubbing to the edges. Overall a nice item. Slight darkening / foxing throughout.‎

‎The Comic History of England (2 volumes) ‎

‎London Punch Offices 1847 ‎

‎First editions. Each volume has ten hand coloured steel engravings, and numerous b/w wood engravings in the text - all by John Leech. Uniformly bound in brown cloth with gilt designs on the front panel. Gilt titling and designs on the spines. Cloth a little rubbed and starting to split at head of spine on Volume II. Original yellow endpapers with neat ex libris to the front of each. The plates are lovely and bright. A touch of foxing to the pages. Vol. I: xii, 320 pp; and Vol. II: xii, 304 pp. 230 x 150 mm (9 x 6 inches).‎

‎De Bononiensi Scientiarum et Artium Instituto atque Academia. ‎

‎Bononiae ex Typographia Lelii a Vulpe 1748 ‎

‎The first five full volumes in this series, containing: Volume 1) Printed 1748 (reprint) [viii], 1-645pp Contains engraved title and 9 full page or folding plates. In two parts. The Commentaria (p1-297) and the Opuscula (301-645). This second part includes the important treatise by Eustachii Manfredd (p599-641 and 2 of the plates) entitled 'De novissimis circa fixorum siderum errores observationibus'. This confirmed James Bradley's hypothesis about astronomical phenomena, and together they provided the first evidence of the Earth's movement around the Sun (Ie the first scientific confirmation of Copernicus' work). (2) Vol. II Part I. printed 1745 (1st edition - possibly later impression as errate shows amendments to August 1745). [vi], 1-506 [ii]. pp Engraved title. Commentaria. No plates (none called for). (3) Vol. II part II. Printed 1746. (1st edition errata to July 27th 1746). Viii, 1-406 [ii]. pp Engraved title and 24 engraved plates (complete), (including some lovely plates of the natural world, and some muscle and artery illustrations). This volume sees the first printing of the first volume of 'Opusculorum ad res physicas et mathematicas pertinentium,' introducing hyperbolic functions. In this paper, Riccati derives the law of composition of forces by using the principle of virtual velocities. (4) Vol II part III. printed printed 1747. (1st edition, errata to August 1747). viii, 1-568, [ii]. pp. Engraved title and 15 plates (mainly of mathematical or astronomical topics). 95) Vol. III. printed 1755. (1st edition. Errata to June 1754). [vi], 1-509, [i]. pp. Engraved title. Dedication to Pope Benedict XIV, with a rather lovely vignette initial to this. 13 engraved plates including mathematics, natural history and anatomy. All five volumes are in full calf, with gilt titles and decoration to the spines. Each volume is complete (although there were to be later volumes added to this set until 1791). Internally, each volume is in very good condition, with sound binding. Light to moderate foxing to the pages (including the plates). This set belonged to Georges Cuvier, the celebrated French naturalist, and his stamp appears to the title page of each volume. Cuvier is sometimes referred to as the "founding father of Palaeontology" An opponent of early theories of Evolution (long before Darwin's) he believed that the earth went through cyclical creation and periods of extinction. He identified and named Mastodons and other dinosaurs, and postulated that the Earth went through a period where it was dominated by reptiles. Baron Cuvier was was the director of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle in Paris intermittently between the years of 1808 and 1831. Each volume also has the discrete stamp of this museum, further reinforcing the provenance. No further library stamps through volumes.‎

‎Al Privilegio dell' Immacolate Concezione di Maria Santissima. Sia Resa in Terra la Maggior Gloria Possible.‎

‎Rome 1850 ‎

‎First edition. A broadside about the Association of Prayers. Undated, but Circa 1850. Printed in Italian. Presumed 1st edition - no printing details given. Excellent condition. A touch of handling to the edges only. Single sheet folded. Unpaginated - 4pp. 195 x 130 mm (7Ÿ x 5 inches).‎

‎Billingsgate Market. A plate from the "Microcosm of London."‎

‎London: R. Ackermann's Repository, 1808 Planche numéro 9 du "Microcosme de Londres" d'Ackermann. Une belle aquatinte. Première édition. La plaque mesure 24 cm x 29 cm. La taille du montage est de 32,5 cm sur 38 cm (12Ÿ sur 15 pouces). Les détails architecturaux ont été dessinés par Pugin, et Rowlandson a dessiné les personnages (les deux sont crédités sur la feuille). L'aquatinte a été réalisée par J. Bluck. Très belle impression propre de cette planche, avec une bonne mise en couleur. Une très petite rousseur fermée sur le bord inférieur de la planche. Ackermann a réalisé cette uvre entre 1807 et 1810. L'un des plus grands livres de planches en couleurs. "Les planches de Rowlandson et de Pugin présentent une image inégalée de Londres au début du XIXe siècle, d'une valeur historique, car de nombreux bâtiments n'existent plus." (Tooley).‎

‎Plate number 9 from Ackermann's "Microcosm of London". A lovely aquatint. First edition. Plate is 24cm x 29 cm. Mount size is 32.5cm by 38cm (12Ÿ by 15 inches). The architectural details were drawn by Pugin, and Rowlandson drew the figures (both are credited on the sheet). The aquatinting was done by J. Bluck. Very nice clean impression of this plate, with good colouring. A very small closed foxing spot to the bottom edge of the plate. Ackermann produced this work between 1807 and 1810. One of the greatest of the colour plate books. "The plates by Rowlandson and Pugin present an unrivaled picture of London in early 19th century, of historic value, as many of the buildings no longer exist." (Tooley) .‎

‎Leaden Hall Market a plate from the "Microcosm of London"‎

‎London: R. Ackermann's Repository 1809 Ackermann produced this work between 1807 and 1810. One of the greatest of the colour plate books. "The plates by Rowlandson and Pugin present an unrivalled picture of London in early 19th century, of historic value, as many of the buildings no longer exist" (Tooley).‎

‎Plate number 50 from Ackermann's "Microcosm of London". A lovely aquatint. The architectural details were drawn by Pugin, and Rowlandson drew the figures. (both are credited on the sheet). The aquatinting was done by J.C. Sadler. Glazed and framed in a black and gilt frame. Total size: 405 x 345 mm (16 x 13œ inches).‎

‎A Full View of the Roman Catholic Question. ‎

‎London: J.J. Stockdale, 1813 ‎

‎An Anti-Catholic pamphlet, printed by J.J. Stockdale. An examination of the Claims of Roman Catholics, particularly those in Ireland, and concluding that "Too much is already conceded to the Papists." The initials W.L.J. appear in ink to the top of the title page. There are some annotations in ink throughout the text. These are in a contemporary hand, and appear to be proofing corrections - changing the grammar, correcting errors, and altering some footnotes. Perhaps this copy was being prepared for a second publication? If so, it came to nothing, as Copac cites only two holdings of this issue, with no others cited.Good clean, but with no wrappers (if any). This was once part of a larger work, and has been removed from this - but was published alone (with price, printers details and colophon here). There is a touch of darkening to the outside pages. Internally clean, with the annotations as described above. This work was published anonymously, and there is no reference on Copac or in bibliographies of anonymous literature to any author. However, the name Richard Mence Esq. is written in a contemporary hand alongside the stated "Country Gentleman" This would certainly fit well. Richard Mence was a Barrister, at Middle Temple, who went on to write about the Law of Libel. He was active in writing at this time, and his dedication in the Law of Libel, was to those who oppose "Disloyal and Seditious Principles" These almost certainly included Catholic Emancipation. With his awareness of Libel laws, he was perhaps wise to remain anonymous! 49 [i]. pp‎

‎The R.B. Adam Library relating to Dr. Samuel Johnson and his era: Volume the first Letters of Samuel Johnson, James Boswell, Edmund Burke, Joshua Reynolds, and David Garrick.‎

‎London and New York Oxford University Press 1929 Première édition. En jaquette d'origine. Dédicace signée au recto par l'auteur à William C. Carroll. Livre relié en toile bleue avec décoration et titres dorés au dos. Limité à 500 exemplaires. La jaquette présente une perte en haut et en bas du dos, ainsi qu'un assombrissement modéré. Elle est protégée par un film d'archivage. Le livre lui-même présente quelques frottements en haut et à la base du dos. L'intérieur est généralement très propre, mais le bord supérieur des premières pages et le bord inférieur de la page fermée sont endommagés par la fumée. Dans l'ensemble, il s'agit d'un exemplaire très utilisable, rehaussé par la signature de l'auteur. Nombreux fac-similés et illustrations tout au long de l'ouvrage. Peut-être le plus important des trois volumes, car il contient le texte de nombreuses lettres qui n'avaient pas été reproduites auparavant. 280 x 210 mm‎

‎First Edition. In original dust jacket. Signed dedication to front from author to William C. Carroll. Hardback in blue cloth with gilt decoration and titles to spine. Limited to 500 copies. Dust jacket has loss to the top and bottom of the spine, and moderate darkening. In archival protection. Book itself has a little rubbing to top and base of spine. Internally, generally very clean, but has some smoke damage to the top edge of the initial pages, and to the bottom closed page edge. Overall a very useable copy, enhanced by the author's signature. Profuse facsimiles and illustrations throughout. Perhaps most important of the three volumes as it includes the text of many letters not previously reproduced. 280 x 210 mm (11 x 8Œ inches). .‎

‎The Free-Holder [Freeholder] or Political Essays. ‎

‎London: D. Midwinter & J.Tonson 1716 ‎

‎Large Paper edition. Original gilt decorated calf, with a recent tan spine. Marbled end papers. Contemporary signature to blank end paper. title, contents and essays. This large paper edition, with wide margins, and 400 pages, is much scarcer than the contemporaneous ordinary edition, with [12], 312 pages. The boards are in very good, clean condition. A touch of bumping. Inside, the book is in good, clean, if slightly darkened condition. 400 pp. Addison published the 'Freeholder' in fifty five papers, from 23 December 1715, to 9 June 1716 - a political 'Spectator,' in defense of orthodox Whig principles imperiled by the rebellion in Scotland. (DNB) Two essays are devoted to the Tory Fox Hunter (22 & 47) and one "On the late Act of Parliament for suspending the Habeus Corpus Act." (essay 16).‎

‎De Inventione Dialectica Lucubrationes. Facsimile Of The Edition Cologne, 1539. Monumenta Humanistica Belgica, Volume II.‎

‎Nieuwkoop B. de Graaf 1967 Grande édition cartonnée en fac-similé de l'ouvrage classique. Toile sombre, avec initiales dorées sur le premier plat et étiquette au dos. Exemplaire d'archive, avec un petit cachet hollandais rouge sur la page de garde. Dans l'ensemble, l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé. [5], 471, [20], 321 pp. 225 x 160 mm‎

‎Large hardback facsimile edition of the classic work. Dark cloth, with gilt initials to front board, and label to spine. Archive example, with small red Dutch stamp to FFEP. Overall clean and tidy. [5], 471, [20], 321 pp. 225 x 160 mm (8Ÿ x 6Œ inches). .‎

‎Les Chansons de Sao Van Di. ‎

‎Paris Louis-Michaud 1910 Première édition limitée. Signé et dédicacé par Ajalbert à la page de faux titre. Un des 870 exemplaires sur alfa, reliés sous couvertures illustrées coloriées à la main. (Cette copie n° 277 sur 870). Frontis photographique N/B de Sao Van Di avec garde en tissu. Douze belles planches illustrées en couleurs à pleine page. Histoire d'amour érotique française se déroulant au Laos, racontant l'histoire de Kao Som Sène et les chansons qu'il chante pour la belle Sao Van Di. Les couvertures souples sont un peu toniques/sales. La colonne vertébrale a de petites déchirures fermées à la tête et à la queue. Légères rousseurs sporadiques partout, sinon très bon exemplaire. 101 pages. 255 x 170 mm‎

‎Limited first edition. Signed and dedicated by Ajalbert to half title page. One of 870 copies on alfa paper, bound in hand coloured illustrated wrappers. (This copy # 277 of 870). B/w photographic portrait frontis of Sao Van Di with tissue guard. Twelve beautiful full-page colour illustrated plates. Erotic French love story set in Laos, telling the tale of Kao Som Sène and the songs he sings for the beautiful Sao Van Di. Softback covers are a little toned / soiled. Spine has small closed tears to head and tail. Sporadic light foxing throughout, otherwise a very good copy. 101 pages. 255 x 170 mm (10 x 6Ÿ inches).‎

‎Remains of Pagan Saxondom. ‎

‎London John Russell Smith 1855 ‎

‎First Edition. Original green full buckram, with paper label pasted to the spine. Half-title, vignette title page (Anglo-Saxon Barrows in Greenwich Park), xxviii, 84, with 40 fine plates, printed in colours and hand-finished, captioned J.Basire del set sc., grandson of James Basire, mentor to Blake. Owner's signature of Francis Vine. He was the vicar of Eastington, Stonehouse in Gloucestershire, member of Kent Archaeological society. and author of "Caesar in Kent: an Account of the Landing of Julius Caesar and His Battles With the Ancient Briton" Published in 1888. No doubt this work was an essential reference to him. The buckram is in good clean condition, but with a couple of small splits to the spine edges. Paper label darkened and a little chipped. Library label to the front pastedown. Intermittent small library stamps throughout. Owner's signature to the half title. Binding is a little shaken, but holding. Intermittent foxing. Overall a nice copy. xxviii, 1-84 + plates. 300 by 230mm (11Ÿ by 9 inches).‎

‎Enchiridion Historiae Ecclesiasticae Vols I & II (of III) Tomus I - Aetas Prima Seu Christiana Antiquitas Annis 1-692; Tomus II Aetas Altera Seu Medium Aevum Annis 692-1517.‎

‎Holland L.C.G. Malmberg 1909 ‎

‎First edition. Two volumes (of three) produced. Volume I published in 1909, Volume II in 1910. Each complete in themselves for the period that they cover. Text entirely in Latin. Soft grey paper covers. Pages largely uncut. A very nice copy of these two books. The pale grey paper covers are slightly darkened, and have light foxing spots, but overall in clean and tidy shape. Internally clean throughout. Monastery library bookplate to the front of each volume. [viii], 328., + 443. pp These books were a gift to the Bridgettine House of Syon Abbey from the Rev. Benedict Williamson, a Roman Catholic priest who was a keen supporter of the Bridgettine order and the author of a history of the order. There is a presentation inscription to the front of each volume.‎

‎Le cuisinier Parisien, ou Manuel complet d'économie domestique, contenant: la cuisine, la charcuterie, la grosse pâtisserie et la pâtisserie fine, l'office dans toutes ses branches; les propriétés diététiques des substances alimentaires; les procédés les plus sûrs pour la conservation des viandes, des fruits, des légumes, des oeufs, etc. Avec 4 planches. Par B.Albert, ex-chef de cuisine de S.E. le Cardinal Fesch.‎

‎Paris, Chez Dufour 1828 Quatrième édition. Quartier récent en cuir marron à plats marbrés. Dans de très bonnes conditions. Beau frontispice intitulé 'Intérieur d'une cuisine bien ordonnée'. VIII (titres, préface), 454 pp. Avec 3 autres planches gravées représentant des ustensiles de cuisine. uvre classique de l'ancien chef de cuisine du cardinal Fesch ; Prince de France, diplomate et oncle de Napoléon. À l'intérieur, il y a des rousseurs intermittentes. 210 x 135 mm‎

‎Fourth edition. In recent quarter brown leather with marbled boards. In very good condition. Handsome frontispiece entitled 'Intérieur d'une cuisine bien ordonnée' (interior of a well-ordered kitchen). VIII (titles, preface), 454 pp. With 3 other engraved plates depicting kitchen utensils. Classic work by the former 'chef de cuisine' of Cardinal Fesch; Prince of France, diplomat, and Napoleon's Uncle. Internally, there is intermittent foxing. 210 x 135 mm (8Œ x 5Œ inches).‎

‎La Loterie dévoilée ou l'Astrologue fortuné devin contenant une liste générale de tous les songes et visions nocturnes...traduit de l'italien...Nouvelle édition.‎

‎Venise 1822 Rare. Couverture souple. Une combinaison de mathématiques et d'astrologie, bien connue des mathématiciens, et de diverses méthodes plus ésotériques pour gagner aux jeux de hasard ; y compris la loterie. Couvertures froissées. Dans l'ensemble en très bon état. 179 pages. 160 x 110 mm‎

‎Scarce. French translation of an Italian work. Soft cover. A combination of mathematics and astrology, well known to mathematicians, and various more esoteric methods for winning at games of chance; including the Lottery. Covers creased. Overall in a very good condition. 179 pages. 160 x 110 mm (6Œ x 4Œ inches). .‎

‎Homiliae seu sermones sive conciones ad populum. Praestantissimorum ecclesiae doctorum, Hieronymi, Augustini, Ambrosii, Gregorii, Origenis, Chrysostomi, Bedae, Herici, Haymonis, Aliorumq. In hunc ordinem digestae per Alchuinum Leuitam.‎

‎Lugduni Mathiam Bonhome 1538 Plein vélin d'époque. Attribué à Paul le diacre par le dactylographié Oxford Intercollegiate Catalogue ; à Alcuin par Adams et répertorié sous le titre Alcuin par BM STC allemand, 1455-1600, bien que décrit comme un travail supposé. Titre et date imprimés en rouge et noir dans une bordure architecturale gravée sur bois. Initiales gravées sur bois. Texte imprimé en double colonne. 230 et suiv. 250 par 180 mm. Certains assombrissement des couvertures. Intérieurement généralement une bonne copie propre avec un peu de poussière légère. Inscriptions au crayon à coller à l'intérieur. Il y a du vermifuge sur la marge inférieure vierge, ainsi que sur les feuilles 166-189 avec perte de texte. COPAC montre un seul exemplaire de cette édition de 1538. (Oxford).‎

‎Full contemporary vellum. Ascribed to Paul the Deacon by the typescript Oxford Intercollegiate Catalogue; to Alcuin by Adams and listed under the heading Alcuin by BM STC German, 1455-1600, though described as a suppositious work. Title and date printed in red and black within a woodcut architectural border. Woodcut initials. Text printed in double columns. 230 ff. 250 x 180 mm (9Ÿ x 7 inches). Some darkening to the covers. Internally generally a good clean copy with some slight dustiness. Penciled inscriptions to inside paste down. There is worming to the blank lower margin, and also to leaves 166-189 with loss of text. COPAC shows a single copy of this 1538 edition. (Oxford).‎

‎Alechinsky. une peinture, etc. - En Puisaye N°3 ‎

‎Paris Robert et Lydie Dutrou éditeurs 1997 Bel exemplaire de cette monographie de l'artiste, comprenant une couverture et 9 signatures de quatre pages (détachées dans les plis français). 4 lithographies d'Alechinsky, dont deux en couleur, sur double page. L'une d'entre elles était originale pour ce numéro. Les couvertures souples sont assez propres, mais le dos en papier s'est fendu et a été réparé/renforcé avec du ruban adhésif d'archivage. L'intérieur est en excellent état. Titre ; Pierre Michon, "La feuille de terre" ; Pierre André Benoít, "Alechinsky ici" ; Octavio Paz, "Central Park" ; Jean Tardieu, "Portrai á la Diable" ; Joyce Mansour, "Cobra est L'image nocturne d'un lavis chinois" ; Pol Bury, "Préface vue du sujet" ; colophon. Plus des planches. Bel exemplaire. 36 pages. 360 x 280 mm‎

‎First Edition. A nice copy of this artist monograph. comprising a cover and 9 four page signatures (loose in French folds). 4 lithographs by Alechinsky, two of which are colour, double page works. One was original for this issue. The soft covers are pretty clean, but the paper spine has split, and has now been repaired / reinforced with archival tape. Inside is in excellent, original condition. Title; Pierre Michon, "La feuille de hetre"; Pierre André Benoít, "Alechinsky ici"; Octavio Paz, "Central Park"; Jean Tardieu, "Portrai á la Diable"; Joyce Mansour, "Cobra est L'image nocturne d'un lavis chinois"; Pol Bury, "Préface vue du sujet"; colophon. Plus plates. A nice copy. 36 pages. 360 by 280mm (14Œ by 11 inches). .‎

‎L'Art du Rire et de la Caricature. ‎

‎Paris Ancienne Maison Quantin Librairies-Imprimeries Réunies 1890 Dans la reliure percaline couleur ocre de l'éditeur avec illustrations d'Adolphe Willette devant et dos plats, et au dos. À l'intérieur, la conception originale de la couverture de Willette est conservée en tant que frontis. Non daté, estimation vers 1890. Complet avec 12 planches en couleurs et 300 fac-similés en n/b - dont plusieurs pleine page. Le percaline ne présentent que des signes mineurs d'usure des bords et une touche de marbrure / décoloration sur les planches. À l'intérieur, il y a un peu d'assombrissement sur les bords de la page. 350 pages. 285 × 210 mm‎

‎In publisher's ochre colour percaline binding with illustrations by Adolphe Willette front and back boards, and to spine. Inside, Willette's original cover design is preserved as a frontis. Undated, estimate circa 1890. Complete with 12 colour plates and 300 facsimiles in b/w - including many full page. Text in French. Percaline boards are have only minor signs of edge wear, and a touch of mottling / discoloration to the boards. Inside, there is a little darkening to the page edges. 350 pages. 285 x 210 mm (11Œ x 8Œ inches). .‎

‎Happy England. as painted by Helen Allingham R.W.S. With memoir and descriptions by Marcus B. Huish LL.B.‎

‎London: Adam and Charles Black 1903 ‎

‎First Edition. In hardback publisher's blue binding with flower design. Gilt title to front board and spine.Complete with 81 fine colour plates, each with captioned tissue guard. B/w frontis portrait of Allingham. Top page edges gilt. Boards lightly bumped to corners. Foxing to front and rear endpapers, otherwise a very clean and tidy book. xi., 204 pp. 230 x 175 mm (9 x 7 inches).‎

‎The Music Master, a Love Story, and Two Series of Day and Night Songs. With Nine Woodcuts, seven designed by Arthur Hughes, one by D.G. Rossetti, and one by John E. Millais.‎

‎London G. Routledge & Co 1855 9 planches gravées sur bois (8 pleine page et une vignette finale), dont une par D.G.Rossetti. (Son premier ouvrage publié) & un de J.E.Millais, décors, 2pp. publicités, toile bleue d'origine estampée à froid avec titres dorés au dos. Un peu frotté sur les bords du dos, mais dans l'ensemble en excellent état. Une signature indéchiffrable datée du 8 avril 1856 au recto du papier. Le livre et les planches sont en bon état et propres avec juste quelques rousseurs occasionnelles. Ceci est largement considéré comme l'un des livres illustrés les plus importants du XIXe siècle. "... un livre qui est souvent considéré comme le premier à contenir un type d'illustration véritablement nouveau. L'unique contribution de Rossetti "Les servantes d'Elfen-Mere" a eu une profonde influence sur les préraphaélites et sur de nombreux autres illustrateurs" ( Paul Goldman, Livres illustrés victoriens 1850-1870). Les Maids of Elfen-Mere ont également été utilisées comme frontispice dans Flower Pieces d'Allingham. 222, (ii). pp 175 par 110mm‎

‎9 woodcut plates (8 full page and a final vignette), including one by D.G. Rossetti. His first published work. Also one by J.E. Millais, decorations, 2pp. advertisements, original blind-tooled blue cloth with gilt titles to spine. A little rubbing to the spine edges, but overall in excellent condition. An indecipherable signature dated April 8 1856 to the front end paper. The book and plates are in good, clean condition with just the occasional foxing spot. This is widely viewed as one of the most important illustrated books of the Nineteenth Century. "...a book which is frequently seen as the first to contain a genuinely new type of illustration. Rossetti's single contribution 'The Maids of Elfen-Mere' had a profound influence on the Pre-Raphaelites and many of the other illustrators" (Paul Goldman, Victorian Illustrated Books 1850-1870). The Maids of Elfen-Mere was also used as frontispiece in Allingham's Flower Pieces. 222, (ii). pp 175 by 110mm (7 by 4Œ inches).‎

‎Poliniae Testamentum. A poem.‎

‎London: John Lane the Bodley Head 1942 ‎

‎First edition in dust wrapper. Limited to 500 copies - this being copy 406. Signed by the author with a gift inscription to the front end paper. A poem of Poland's history from the earliest known beginnings to the time of writing (the second world war). Published at perhaps the darkest point of the war, the author tries to hold on to the belief that good will triumph. Text in English. 94 pages. The dust wrapper (now protected in clear removable acetate) has a small chip to the bottom edge of the spine, and a slight nicking elsewhere - otherwise clean and tidy. A touch of darkening to the white rear panel. The book itself is clean and tidy inside and out.‎