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FINE MODERN FIRST EDITIONS…
American Dream and the excesses of the time. "The Great Gatsby" was first published on April 10, 1925. The first edition is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.
THE GREAT GATSBY Fitzgerald, F. Scott (1896-1940). New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1925. 8vo. Original dark green cloth lettered in blind, gilt–lettered spine (very lightly sunned, a touch of rubbing at foot, light edgewear to front free endpaper at foot, else fine). Provenance: [indecipherable] S. Baber (ownership signature on front free endpaper). first edition, first printing, with “chatter” for “echolalia” on p. 60, “northern” for “southern” on p. 119, “sick in tired” for “sickantired” on p. 205, and “Union Street station” for “Union Station” on p. 211. Bruccoli A11.1.a; Connolly, The Modern Movement 48.
This copy is extremely bright inside and out, a near perfect copy…Housed in a full dark blue morocco clamshell box. "The Great Gatsby" is a classic American novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and it was first published by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1925. It is considered one of the greatest works of American literature and is often cited as a quintessential representation of the Jazz Age, a term Fitzgerald coined to describe the Roaring Twenties. F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American novelist and short story writer. He was a prominent figure of the Jazz Age and the Roaring Twenties, known for his exploration of the
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The novel is set in the summer of 1922 and takes place in the fictional towns of West Egg and East Egg on Long Island, as well as in New York City. The story is narrated by Nick Carraway, a young man who moves to Long Island and becomes involved in the lives of his wealthy and enigmatic neighbor, Jay Gatsby. The novel explores themes of wealth, love, decadence, and the American Dream. It tells the story of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire known for his extravagant parties, and his unrequited love for Daisy Buchanan, a married woman. The narrative delves into the complexities of the characters' relationships and the disillusionment of the American Dream. While "The Great Gatsby" is now considered a classic, it received mixed reviews upon its initial publication. It was only in the decades following Fitzgerald's death that the novel gained widespread acclaim and recognition. The novel has been adapted into several films, with the most famous being the 1974 version starring Robert Redford as Gatsby and Mia Farrow as Daisy. More recently, in 2013, another film adaptation directed by Baz Luhrmann was released, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Gatsby and Carey Mulligan as Daisy. F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" remains a staple in American literature and is studied in schools and universities for its exploration of societal themes and its unique narrative style. Item ID#0575. Price (USD) $8,500
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A YANKEE IN CANADA WITH ANTISLAVERY AND REFORM PAPERS Thoreau, Henry David Published by Ticknor & Fields, Boston, 1866 Very Fine First edition. 1st Edition. First Edition, binding "A" dark plumbrown publisher's textured cloth with gilt spine lettering and decoration, Brown surface paper ends, One of 1546 BAL 20117. This copy Housed in a green chemise and slipcase appears to have never been read, a slight fading of the spine and the gilt is still unusually very bright, not damage to the inner joints of the original brown endpapers. If there is a copy that is to be owned and treasured for its condition and content it has to be this one in ear perfect condition.
"A Yankee in Canada, With Anti-Slavery and Reform Papers" is a collection of essays and writings by the American transcendentalist author Henry David Thoreau. It was published posthumously in 1866 by Ticknor and Fields, a Boston-based publishing firm.
The title essay, "A Yankee in Canada," documents Thoreau's journey to Canada in the 1850s. Thoreau was known for his love of nature and his philosophical reflections, and this work combines his observations of the Canadian landscape with his thoughts on the cultural and political differences between the United States and Canada. The collection also includes essays related to Thoreau's activism, particularly his antislavery stance. Thoreau was a strong advocate for civil disobedience and resistance to unjust laws, as famously expressed in his essay "Civil Disobedience." This collection likely includes some of his writings on these themes.
Thoreau's works are often associated with transcendentalism, a philosophical and literary movement that emerged in the 19th century in the United States. Transcendentalists emphasized the inherent goodness of people and nature, as well as the importance of self-reliance and individual intuition. "A Yankee in Canada, With Anti-Slavery and Reform Papers" provides readers with insights into Thoreau's views on various social and political issues of his time, making it a valuable addition to his body of work. Thoreau's writings continue to be studied and appreciated for their intellectual depth, poetic prose, and exploration of themes that remain relevant today. ID#0578 Price (USD) $2,650.00
The collection includes a travel narrative, "A Yankee in Canada," as well as various essays on topics such as anti-slavery and social reform.
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HET ACHTERHUIS. [The Diary of Anne Frank.] Dagboekbrieven van 12 Juni 1942 - 1 Augusten 1944.
FRANK Anne Published by Uitgeverij Contact, 1947 First Edition - Second Printing December 1947
1947. Second printing. Issued December 1947, six months after the first. Publisher's blue-gray and red paper-covered boards; A very good copy, some light spotting to text block edges and endpapers, light sunning to extremities Overall, a sturdy copy of this scarce second edition Second printing of the original Dutch text, issued same year as the first. Item ID#0491 Price (USD) $2,720
Upon publication, Ms. Mitchell was inundated with books, waiting to be signed. Despite her efforts, she was unable to keep up with the demand for her autograph. Instead, in keeping with her sense of humor, the author included a personalized letter, typed and signed. The letter is addressed to “My Dear Mrs. Watson” and goes on to describe how time-consuming book signing really is. This letter provides its readers with a quick glimpse into the mind of a best-selling author and a remarkable woman. Gone with the Wind won Margaret Mitchell both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.
GONE WITH THE WIND
Perhaps best described as a work of historical fiction.
MITCHELL Margret New York: Mc Millan, 1936. First Edition First Printing Original Cloth. With a 3-paragraph letter from Margaret Mitchell on her letterhead paper.
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New York: The Macmillan Co., 1936. Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition, first printing, with "May, 1936" to copyright page. Publisher's gray cloth, stamped in teal to front board and spine. A near fine copy with a touch of rubbing to extremities, small closed tears to the center of each spine end, light toning to page edges; lacking the original dust jacket. Overall, a beautiful copy. Housed in a full grey Morocco clamshell box.
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The novel tells of archetypal Southern belle Scarlett O'Hara as she grows from a young woman into maturity against the backdrop of the American Civil War. Like many of the early 20th
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century Southern writers, Mitchell portrays an idyllic image of the antebellum South.
While it can be legitimately criticized for its insensitivity to the treatment of African Americans who were enslaved, Mitchell's novel demonstrates how the South was decimated by the Civil War and continued to suffer under the Northern-sanctioned Restoration. It is also the basis of the 1939 Academy Award-winning movie, the conflicted love story of rebellious Scarlett and Rhett Butler remains an American classic. Very Good / No DJ. Item ID#0228 Price (USD) $6,250.00
H.M.S. SURPRISE UNCORRECTED PROOF O’BRIAN PATRICK W . W . Norton & Company . Inc . New York First American. Uncorrected Proof. 379 pages. Yellow wrappers. Very good condition pen mark circling Uncorrected Proof. Patrick O'Brian, CBE (12 December 1914 2 January 2000), born Richard Patrick Russ, was an English novelist and translator, best known for his Aubrey Maturin series, a series of sea novels set in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and centred on the friendship of English naval captain Jack Aubrey and the Irish Catalan physician Stephen Maturin.
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The 20-novel series, the first of which is Master and Commander, is known for its well-researched and highly detailed portrayal of early 19thcentury life, as well as its authentic and evocative language. A partially finished twenty-first novel in the series was published posthumously containing facing pages of handwriting and typescript. He wrote a number of other novels and short stories which were mostly published before he achieved success with the Aubrey Maturin series. He also translated works from French to English, and wrote two biographies. His major success as a writer came late in life, when the Aubrey-Maturin series caught the eye of an American publisher, drawing more readers and favourable reviews when the author was in his seventies. Near the end of his life, and in the same year he lost his beloved wife, British media revealed details of his early life, first marriage and post-war change of name, causing distress to the very private author and to many of his readers at that time. Item ID#0552 Price Usd $370.00
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FINE BINDINGS…
or, Annals of Fashion from the Earliest Period to the Present Time, by a Lady of Rank.
[COSWAY BINDING]. [ANONYMOUS]. The Book of Costume: or, Annals of Fashion, From the Earliest Period to the Present Time. By a Lady of Rank. Illustrated with upwards of 200 engravings on wood by the most eminent artists. London: Henry Colburn, 1847. New edition 1847 stated on title page (first printed the previous year in 1846).
Henry Colburn, London First edition 1847
Large octavo (9 3/8 x 5 3/4 inches; 238 x 146 mm.). Colored lithograph frontispiece, xii, [1]-482 pp.
THE BOOK OF COSTUME
ELEGANT COSWAY MINIATURE BY MISS C. B. CURRIE Gift note from A.H.C.F. (Adelaide H.C. Frick) from H.C.T. (Helen Clay Frick) Xmas 1914 Adelaide Frick was the wife of Henry Frick and mother of Helen Clay Frick
Handsomely bound in full blue crushed levant morocco ca. 1929 by Rivière and Sons, binders stamp on the lower front turnin, and that of Mrs. C.B. Currie on the rear turnin. Front cover elaboartaely decorated in gilt with two sunken panels above and below a large oval miniature of Queen Elizabeth I, hand painted by Miss C.B. Currie, inset under slightly convex glass. Rear cover with a simple design of gilt rules, rolls and corner-pieces. Spine with five raised bands elaborately decorated and lettered in gilt in compartments, gilt ruled board edges. decorative gilt turn-ins, cream silk liners and end-leaves, top edge gilt. Housed in the original full dark brown morocco pull-off slip-case by Rivière & Son. An exceptional example of a Cosway Binding in absolutely perfect condition in its original full morocco case. With a gift note tipped onto the recto of a front blank "A.H.C.F. [Adelaide H.C. Frick] from H.C.F. [Helen Clay Frick] Xmas 1914."
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Adelaide Frick was the wife of Henry Frick and mother of Helen Clay Frick. Also a loosely inserted hand-written note with the title & a very brief description of the binding - most likely in the hand of an employee of Sotheran's of Sackville Street, London. "Miss C.B. Currie" (December 12, 1849 - April 2, 1940) was the miniaturist artist of all the genuine Cosway bindings. Born in Cornwall, England, Caroline Billin Curry was also one of the most prominent fore-edge artists in the twentiethcentury. A master of the art of miniature painting, she excelled as a copyist working for Henry Sotheran Booksellers, London. She became famous for her miniature paintings applied to two art forms. First, mounted on Rivière bindings and named by her employer as "Cosway" bindings. Later she expanded her work into the art of painting on the fanned edge of a book - called a fore-edge painting. She would often take the idea for a painting from an illustration in the nook - in this case she has taken the idea from a woodacut illustration of Queen Elizabeth I (see page 101).
Provenance: Helen Clay Frick's copy, with her wood-engraved bookplate on the verso of a front
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blank, depicting her father reading in the Living Hall of his New York residence, designed and engraved by Timothy Cole, 1929. Price: $16,500.00
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THE LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON. COSWAY STYLE BINDING BOSWELL, JAMES Published by George Bayntun, Bath, 1925 2 Vols Cosway Style Bindings by Bayntun Riviere, Bath, England. Beautiful, first edition, illustrated twovolume edition of the most celebrated biography in the English language. Quarto, Published by George Bayntun. bound in full Brown morocco, spines slightly sunned, Cosway Style binding extra gilt, with gilt titles and gold and blind tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, Silk deblures, all edges gilt.
Housed in 2 separate cloth slipcases. Complete with 576 illustrations, facsimiles and maps including 13 plates in photogravure. Newly edited with notes by Roger Ingpen. Boswell excelled in insight into human nature and in ability to dramatize a situation.
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levant, octavo, lavish gilt decoration. All edges gilt with two miniature portraits on Ivory of Mrs. Fitzherbert on the front cover and H.R.H. George IV on the back cover. Moiré silk ends and red cloth slipcase. Signed on inside of the front cover lower turn-inn Bayntun Binders, Bath England. William George Weld bookplate. Provenance: Weld family library.
It was a crucial part of Boswell’s magic to give significance and vitality to the apparently trivial; it is this trait, together with his notable accuracy and unparalleled completeness of portraiture, that made him the Shakespeare of biographers. (Baugh et al., 1065-66). "One of Western literature's most germinal achievements: unprecedented in its time in its depth of research and its extensive use of private correspondence and recorded conversation." (Gordon Turnbull, Oxford DNB). Item ID# 0576.
"Memoirs of Mrs. Fitzherbert" by Charles Langdale, published in London in 1856, is a notable work that delves into the life and experiences of Maria Fitzherbert. Maria Anne Fitzherbert was a prominent figure in British history, known for her connection to King George IV.
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MEMOIRS OF MRS. FITZHERBERT COSWAY STYLE BINDING LANGDALE, CHARLES Published by Richard Bentley, London, 1856 Extra illustrated 30 added plates 10 in colour
The book sheds light on the fascinating and controversial relationship between Maria Fitzherbert and the future King George IV, exploring the complexities of their clandestine marriage. Charles Langdale, the author, provides
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THE POEMS AND SONGS OF ROBERT BURNS COSWAY STYLE BINDING Miniature Artist William Mineard Bennet (1778–1858) London Methuen & amp; Co. 1896
insights into the political and social landscape of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, offering a glimpse into the challenges and intrigues faced by Maria Fitzherbert as the secret wife of a future monarch. The narrative likely unfolds through a combination of historical documentation, personal letters, and Langdale's own commentary, creating a vivid portrayal of the events and characters involved. xlvi, 667 pp. With frontispiece portrait. 21x13.6 cm;) bound by Bayntun in full crushed Morocco with elaborate decorative rule in gilt, green, and red, with inset color portrait of Robert Burns, raised bands, spine tooled in gilt; all edges gilt, inner panels ruled in gilt, silk moiré endpapers, custom full straight grain morocco clamshell with padded white moiré silk lining. An exquisitely bound collection of Burns & 39; poems and songs. This rare book is not only a historical account but also a window into the personal life of Mrs. Fitzherbert, capturing the spirit of the times and the intricacies of her relationship with the Prince of Wales. The memoirs provide readers with a deeper understanding of the societal norms, political pressures, and personal sacrifices that characterized this unique chapter in British history. Item ID#0579 Price (USD) $6,225.00
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Miniature Artist William Mineard Bennet (1778–1858) William Mineard Bennet (1778– 1858), was an English miniaturepainter, singer and composer. While apprenticed to the engraver Abraham Ezekiel in the city, he learned Hebrew and became enthusiastic about music. Following the expiration of his apprenticeship he moved to London and set himself up as miniature painter. He studied under Sir Thomas Lawrence, and gained a considerable reputation as a painter of portraits and miniatures. He mixed with many of the most distinguished literary men of that day, among whom his wit and talents made him a great favorite. Item ID#0533 Price (USD) $6,800
SHAKESPEARES VENUS AND ADONIS... LUCRECE... THE PASSIONATE PILGRIM... SONNETS... COSWAY STYLE (BAYNTUN-RIVIERE) Miniature Artist William Mineard Bennet (1778–1858) Pericles... - Facsimiles of the original printings
Published Oxford, Clarendon Press 1905
Bound in full Morocco, elaborately ruled in gilt, inset colour portrait, raised bands, spine tooled in gilt, all edges gilt, inner Morocco panels, silk moiré endpapers, gilt dentelles, slipcase.
No. 634 of 1000 copies. Photographic facsimiles with commentary of these five early printings of William Shakespeare, being the first editions of each text, issued between 1593 and 1609. "Venus and Adonis" and "Lucrece": These are two narrative poems written by William Shakespeare. "Venus and Adonis" was published in 1593, and "Lucrece" followed in 1594. Both are dedicated narrative poems exploring themes of love, lust, and tragedy. "The Passionate Pilgrim": This is a collection of 20 poems, often attributed to Shakespeare, though some were written by other contemporary poets. It was first published in 1599. Sonnets: Shakespeare's sonnets, a collection of 154 poems, were published in 1609. They are widely regarded as some of the most beautiful and profound expressions of love and emotion in English literature. "Pericles": "Pericles, Prince of Tyre" is a play by Shakespeare, likely written in collaboration with George Wilkins. It is one of Shakespeare's late romances and was first published in the 1609 quarto.
Five volumes bound together. Edited by Sidney Lee, signed by him on the limitation leaf. 24.5x19 cm (9¾ x 7½). bound by Bayntun-Riviere.
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Miniature Artist William Mineard Bennet (1778–1858) William Mineard Bennet (1778– 1858), was an English miniature-painter, singer and composer. While apprenticed to the engraver Abraham Ezekiel in the city, he learned Hebrew and became enthusiastic about music. Following the expiration of his apprenticeship he moved to London and set himself up as miniature painter. He studied under Sir Thomas Lawrence, and gained a considerable reputation as a painter of portraits and miniatures. He mixed with many of the most distinguished literary men of that day, among whom his wit and talents made him a great favorite. Item ID#0534 Price (USD) $5,925.00
Both uniformly bound in full crushed red levant gilt extra, upper cover with leafy green morocco inlays, corner-pieces gilt with sprays of holly with berries of green morocco inlays, central bouquets of mistletoe on upper covers gilt with berries of yellow morocco inlays, lower covers with a central ring-shaped design of green morocco inlay, containing a four pointed star morocco inlay with small circle inlays at points, leafy design surrounding, spines in 6 compartments with raised bands, gilt-lettering in two, others with gilt berry corner-pieces, alternating morocco inlay frames of chocolate and citron, edges gilt, gilt turn-ins, GILT STAMP–SIGNED BY RIVIERE (some minor rubbing to front joint of “Bracebridge” volume, “Old Christmas” very discreetly re-backed retaining original spine and endpapers, else fine); original cloth bound in at end; folding cloth chemises and morocco-backed slipcases. Provenance: Edward S. Budd Jr. (ownership notations on ffep dated 1939).
OLD CHRISTMAS and BRACEBRIDGE HALL. IRVING, Washington (1783-1859) London: London: Macmillan & Co., 1876-77. 1876. Caldecott Edition. Full Decorative Morocco. RIVIERE BINDINGS.
BOTH FIRST CALDECOTT EDITIONS, originally published serially from 1819 to 1820 in Irving’s “The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.” A beautiful set of Irving’s Christmas Books. Very good. Item ID#535. Price (USD) $1,600.00
QUEEN MARY TENNYSON, Alfred London, Henry S King & Son. 1875 First Edition
2 separate works in 2 volumes, 8vo (183 x 121 mm). Half-titles, numerous full-page illustrations and vignettes in the text by Randolph Caldecott.
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GRABAU BINDING
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Tennyson, Alfred., Queen Mary., London, Henry S King & Son. Grabau Binding, 8vo viii, 278pp [9] Full blue morocco, front cover with elegant onlaid and gilt interlacing floral designs of green leaves and cherries accenting with a jade cabochon as a centre piece, spine gilt ruled in six compartments, gilt titles and date, gilt turn-ins. TEG. Signed [John F] Grabau. in fine condition.
bindery after Nicolas Derome, who was noted for his dentelle borders. Grabau died in Aurora, New York, in 1948. Item ID#0442. Price (USD) $2,200
QUEEN VICTORIA HOLMES, Richard R [Librarian to the Queen] Published by Boussod, Valadon & Co, 1897 BOUND BY ZEAHNSDORFS One of a one hundred copies specially bound by Zeahnsdorfs 1898. Limited first edition, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee England Britain. Beautifully illustrated account of the life and reign of Queen Victoria of England. Written by Richard Holmes.
John Frederick Grabau was born in Wisconsin in 1878. He trained as an artistic bookbinder, apprenticing in the printing shop of Gies & Co. and at Peter Paul’s bookbindery. In 1902, Grabau became the protégé of Louis H. Kinder at the Roycroft community bindery. Kinder founded the Roycroft Bindery in 1896 and attracted many talented young artists, including Grabau, Harry Avery, and Charles Youngers.
Queen Victoria is a stunning book designed to praise the Queen focusing heavily on English military campaigns such as the Opium Wars and the Crimean War.
The Roycroft community produced some of the finest hand-crafted books, furniture, lamps and metalwork of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Grabau left Roycroft in 1905 to found the Derome Bindery in Buffalo, New York. He named the
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London: Richard Bentley, 1855. In three volumes. Tenth edition. 8vo. Each volume illustrated with an engraved frontispiece, vignette title-page, and numerous plates. Full blue crushed levant, stamped in gilt, multicolor leather on-lay depicting different characters from the stories, spines darkened, front hinge of volume one slightly worn; all edges gilt; marbled endpapers; by Bayntun; original navy-blue cloth covers bound in at rear of each volume; prelims in each volume lightly foxed.
This 1897 exquisite leather-bound work was collected and edited by Richard Holmes, the librarian of the Queen herself, published as part of the Queen s Diamond Jubilee. Bound in full Morocco. With Tudor rose on-lays on the front and rear four corners and four spine compartments. Good Condition. Item ID#0464. Price (USD) $1600
While based on common myths and folklore, the majority of these tales are told through a lens of humour. This satire is fitting due to the fact that even the author's name is a bit of a jest to its readers. The supposed Thomas Ingoldsby was in fact, a pen-name used by Richard Harris Barham. Barham is said to have found a love for reading and writing following a boy
THE INGOLDSBY LEGENDS BARHAM, Richard Harris London: Richard Bentley, 1855. BOUND BY BAYNTUN OF BATH [Fine Binding] Ingoldsby, Thomas (Richard Harris Barham)
hood accident that left permanent damage to his arm. This limitation paved the way for a longstretching legacy. The Ingoldsby Legends have been and continue to be a common reference in medias, particularly by other authors such as H.G. Wells and Rudyard Kipling. Item ID#0302 Price (USD) $4,200.00
The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels
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POEMS BY PERCY SHELLEY, Published by Robt Riviere & Son Ltd. POEMS BY ROBERT BURNS, Published by Robt Riviere & Son Ltd. THE POETICAL WORKS OF JOHN KEATS
Published by Macmillan & Co. 1927
Three Riviere fine bindings. Including: 1) Poems by Percy Shelley. London: Robt Riviere & Son Ltd. Small loss to cap of spine. With slipcase. 2) Poems by Robert Burns. London: Robt Riviere & Son, Ltd. With slipcase. 3) The Poetical Works of John Keats. Notes by Francis Palgrave. London: Macmillan and Co, 1927. Front hinge worn slightly. With slipcase. Each about 6.25 x 4.25in. Very nice matching style bindings beautifully bound in polished calf. By Reviere. Item ID#0504. Price (USD) $680.00
ROCHEGROSSE BANVILLE
Gentian blue Morocco, golden framed, composition of colourful morocco on-lays in the centre of the boards (lyre for the first, garland of flowers for the second), back with raised bands adorned with gilded and on-lay patterns, gilded head untrimmed original covers preserved in the back, gentian blue morocco interior frame with gilded nets and mosaic floral motifs at the corners, linings and guards of blue fabric, slip case,
[Trinckvel], Georges Rochegrosse's illustrations etched by E. Decisy. Edition of 400 numbered copies; one of the 170 on Arches vellum paper. Enriched with a signed autograph letter from Théodore de Banville addressed to a friend. Nice copy. Item ID#0245 Price (USD) $1,450.00
CHILDREN’S ILLUSTRATED & ILLUSTRATED…
THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS AND WHAT ALICE FOUND THERE.
(THEODORE DE). Princesses. Paris, A. Ferroud. F. Ferroud successor, 1904
CARROLL Lewis Illustrated by John Tenniel.
MAURICE TRINCKVEL SINGED BINDING The binder Maurice Trinckvel worked first for Marius Michel before he started his own shop in 1926 in Paris. He made numerous bindings for Paul Bonet, and was later teacher at the École Estienne. –Maurice Lalau (1881-1961) was an illustrator and painter. He was a pupil of JeanPaul Laurens and Benjamin Constant.
Published by Macmillan, London 1878,
He worked together with the bibliophile printers F. Ferroud and Jules Meynial.
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Literature] Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge ("Lewis Carroll"). Through the Looking-Glass, and what Alice found there. London: Macmillan, 1878. [WITH] Tipped in John Tenniel ALS. 8vo. [12], 224p pp., [1 p. ads]. Illustrations by John Tenniel. Bound in full crimson polished calf by Bayntun, gilt with gilt center vignette of the Queen of Hearts on front board. All edges gilt. Minor rubbing to spine, joints at head of binding. Occasional spotting. The letter is dated Friday on Tennial personal letterhead. The letter reads "Haste!!!. / My Dear Will. Fred. / Far from forgetting the arrangement, I assure you I have been looking forward to the pleasure of seeing you tomorrow - and a "happy day" on Sunday - with the liveliest(underlined) satisfaction. / I shall probably arrive at about 6 o'clock. / Kind love to both, from / Your always sincerely / John Tenniel. Sir John Tenniel was an English illustrator best known for his work on Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." Born in 1820 in London, Tenniel showed early artistic talent and began studying at the Royal Academy schools at the age of 17.
Tenniel's career as a renowned illustrator began when he joined the staff of the satirical magazine Punch in 1850. His intricate and detailed style became synonymous with the publication, and Tenniel's political cartoons, caricatures, and illustrations helped shape the visual language of the Victorian era. In 1864, Tenniel was approached by Lewis Carroll to illustrate "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Tenniel's illustrations brought the whimsical and surreal world of Wonderland to life, capturing the imagination of readers and ensuring the success of the book. His iconic portrayals of Alice, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and other characters have become inseparable from the story itself. Tenniel's collaboration with Carroll continued with "Through the Looking-Glass," published in 1871. Once again, Tenniel's illustrations added depth and charm to Carroll's narrative, contributing significantly to the enduring popularity of the sequel. Tenniel's contribution to children's literature and the broader world of illustration is immeasurable. His meticulous attention to detail, distinctive artistic style, and ability to convey both humor and emotion through his drawings made him a pivotal figure in the history of illustration. Tenniel was knighted in 1893 for his artistic achievements, becoming Sir John Tenniel. He passed away in 1914, leaving behind a legacy of work that continues to be cherished and celebrated by readers, scholars, and art enthusiasts around the world. ID#0577 Price (USD) $910.00
SPORTING SCRAP BOOK Alken. Henry London: Thomas McLean, 1824. Henry Alken. First Edition. Alken, Henry (1785-1851) Sporting Scrap Book. London. Thomas McLean. 1824. First Edition. Containing Fifty Plates Designed and Engraved by Himself. Signed binding by Riviere. 7 x 10 1/4 in. No page numbers. Full red crushed morocco with gilt ruled borders and front and back covers.
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Decorated spine with five raised bands, gilt floral decoration and lettering in segments. Gilt inner dentelle. Endpapers are deep lapis with red and gilt Riviere oval bookplate P.F. Joseph Widener (one of the founders of the National Gallery and an extensive collector of sporting books). Above this is the engraved bookplate of Clarence S. Bement, with armorial devices.
Robson's catalogue, no 6. bought from Rosenbach, Feb. 10. 1906. Ricci, Ms. Catalogue 1923, pp. 4143". Near fine condition with no visible flaws whatsoever. The text is free of any blemishes and the prints are beautiful, their colours fresh and vivid. Wonderful provenance and an excellent copy. Item ID#0407 Price (USD) $2,800.00
19 Vols. THE COMIC ALMANACK CRUICKSHANK C. Tilt then David Bogue, London, 1835 to 1853 BOUND BY ZAEHSDORFS
The fifty hand-coloured, full-page plates are all present and a 1920's auction listing has been tipped into the rear of the front free endpaper. There is also a typed index care placed inside front cover, with binding and description of the book, stating that it was "Collection: Clarence S. Bement. Purchased by him in 1900 out of
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Each twelve-month calendar illustrated by Cruikshank, original covers bound in, full red calf, full gilt spines by Zaehsdorf for A. C. McClurg & Co.,
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A Private Collection: 565 Park Avenue, NYC; Library at Carolands, Hillsborough, CA Carolands Chateau was built 1914-1916 by Harriet Pullman Carolan, daughter of industrialist George Pullman. Item ID#0580. Price (USD) $1500.00
KATE GREENAWAY'S ALMANACKS Greenaway, Kate. London: George Routledge and Sons; J. M. Dent & Co, 1883 – 1897 SET OF 14 ALMANACKS, 1883 - 1895 Marbled endpapers, top page edges gilt, ribbon markers, bookplate on inside front covers, 18501853 vols. with colored fold-out illustrations, 6.5"h x 4.25"w and 5.5" x 3.75"w (2 vols.)
(COMPLETE RUN) AND 1897 ALMANACK & DIARY London: George Routledge and Sons; J. M. Dent & Co, 1883 - 1897. First editions, one variant! (1894)
4 Vols with hand coloured fold out plates.
George Cruikshank was born in London. His father, Edinburgh-born Isaac Cruikshank, was one of the leading caricaturists of the late 1790s and Cruikshank started his career as his father's apprentice and assistant. His older brother, Isaac Robert, also followed in the family business as a caricaturist and illustrator. Cruikshank's early work was caricature; but in 1823, at the age of 31, he started to focus on book illustration. He illustrated the first, 1823 English translation (by Edgar Taylor and David Jardine) of Grimms' Fairy Tales, published in two volumes as German Popular Stories.
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A very good, complete set of Greenaway works which embody the spirit of illustration for children. The Almanacks appeal also lay in each new year's choice of decorations for the seasons. Although the Almanacks popularity was a bit more erratic than her major works, in America they had sales of almost twice the British market; the 1883 was the best-selling year, with more than 90,000 sold. The Greenaway craze inspired imitations and spin offs and even a line of clothing based on the clothing shown in her illustrations. Ultimately, Greenaway's works constitute one of the primary influences on children's illustration and children's publishing.
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The first set consist of 14, 24mo volumes, 1883, 1884 in stiff printed pictorial wrappers. 1885, 1886, 1887 oblong 24mo, 1888,1889, 1890, 1891, 1892, 1893 with original postal wrapper, 1894, 1895, (no almanack published in 1896) 1897 in glassine jacket. SET OF 6 ALMANACKS, 1924 - 1929. London: Frederick Warne & Co., 1924 - 1929. Hardcover. Wonderful set of 6 Kate Greenaway Almanacks,
wrapper with printed statement: "The Coloured illustrations are the actual first printing of the 1887 Almanack. The Text for the year 1925 is now inserted". The glassine wrapper is slightly edge chipped; good condition. 1926. 24mo, [24] pp. Cloth spine, pictorial boards. Engraved and printed by Edmund Evans. Color illustrations. No Glassine wrapper, very good condition. 1927. 24mo, [22]pp. Cloth spine, pictorial boards. Engraved and printed by Edmund Evans, Racquet Court, London. Cloth spine, pictorial boards. In original glassine wrapper with printed statement: "The Coloured illustrations are the actual first printing of the 1891 Almanack. The Text for the year 1927 is now inserted". very good condition. 1928. 24mo, [30]pp. Cloth spine, pictorial boards. In original glassine wrapper with printed statement: "The Coloured illustrations are the actual first printing of the 1894 Almanack. The Text for the year 1928 is now inserted". Very good condition; Almanack & Diary for 1929. 16mo, [72]pp, teg. Includes Diary for 1929 with ruled pages. Engraved and printed by Edmund Evans. Gilt stamped pictorial green leather boards, no glassine wrapper, very good condition. All neatly housed in 2 custom made fleece lined clamshell boxes by Sangorski and Sutcliffe. Item ID#0488 Price (USD)$4,200
QUALITY STREET. BARRIE, James Matthew, Sir (1860-1937). – THOMSON, Hugh (1860-1920), illustrator. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1913. Limited edition of 1000 copies 1924. 24mo, [24] pp. Cloth spine, pictorial boards. Engraved and printed by Edmund Evans. Color illustrations (originally used in the 1883 Almanack). In original glassine wrapper with printed statement: "The coloured illustrations are the actual first printing of the 1883 Almanack. The Text for the Year 1924 is now inserted". The glassine wrapper is slightly edge chipped; good condition. 1925. oblong, 24mo, [24] pp. Cloth spine, pictorial boards. Color illustrations. In original glassine
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4to. 22 tipped-in color plates, numerous illustrations. Original vellum parchment elaborately gilt decorated and stamped, original green silk ties; and original slipcase. LIMITED EDITION, number 379 of 1000 copies SIGNED BY THOMSON. Leicester Galleries exhibition announcement laid in.
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play is known for its wit, charm, and the delightful portrayal of the characters. Hugh Thomson was a prolific illustrator known for his work on various classic works of literature. His detailed and whimsical illustrations complemented the texts and brought the stories to life. In the case of "Quality Street," Thomson's illustrations likely added an extra layer of visual appeal to the limited edition. Item ID#0554. Price (USD) $720.00
THE RHINEGOLD & THE VALKYRIE Illustrated by RACKHAM, ARTHUR Signed by the illustrator. J. M. Barrie's comedy was first performed in 1901 and enjoyed frequent revivals. The play provided the name for the confectionery first manufactured in 1936. The play was first filmed in 1927 and a second adaptation, starring Katharine Hepburn, was released in 1937. Reviewing the volume in December 1913, the Times Literary Supplement noted that "with Hugh Thomson's irresistible illustrations in colour it is a book not merely to like, but to love".
"Quality Street" is a play written by Sir James M. Barrie, the Scottish novelist and playwright best known for creating Peter Pan. The play was first performed in 1901, and it was later adapted into a novel. The edition you mentioned, published in 1913, is notable for its limited release and features illustrations by Hugh Thomson. "Quality Street" is a romantic comedy set in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the main characters, Phoebe Throssel and Valentine Brown, and explores themes of love, societal expectations, and personal transformation. The
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WAGNER, Richard Published by Latimore and Haskell NY 1910 Rare American edition, 1034 of 1150 copies. Only 150 copies for United States of America The deluxe limited edition, limited to 1150 copies signed by Rackham, this being one of the 150 copies reserved for the Unites States of America. Quarto, publisher’s half vellum and brown papercovered boards, Cloth Slipcase. Very good condition.
This is a wonderful English translation of Richard Wagner's 'Das Rheingold' and 'Die Walkure', which served as the first and second of four music dramas within 'Der Ring des Nibelungen'. This operatic work opens with three Rhinemaidens who are playing together when a Nibelung dwarf named alberich appears from a deep chasm to woo them. When he is rejected by them, he steals
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a magic ring in anger, with the rest of the work following the attempts to retrieve the ring and its power. Richard Wagner (1813-1883) was a German composer, theatre director, and conductor. He is best known for his numerous operas, which are said to be notable for their complex textures, rich harmonies, and use of leitmotifs, or musical phrases associated with individual characters. Translated into English by Margaret Armour (1860-1943), a Scottish poet and translator. She is particularly known for her Middle High German translations of works such as 'Nibelungenlied', 'The Ring of the Nibelung', and 'Gudrun'. Item ID#0555. Price (USD) $1,100.00
A DISH OF APPLES Illustrated by RACKHAM ARTHUR Phillpotts, Eden Published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1921 [RACKHAM, Arthur, illustrator]. PHILLPOTTS, Eden. A Dish of Apples. With Illustrations by Arthur Rackham. London & New York: Hodder & Stoughton, [1921]. Immerse yourself in the exquisite edition of "A Dish of Apples" featuring the stunning illustrations of Arthur Rackham. Limited to 500 copies, this deluxe edition #376 is signed by the artist and author. The book showcases three fullpage color illustrations with tissue guards and twenty-three black and white drawings. Rackham's artistry evolves, moving towards paintings with a harmonious blend of color. Written by Eden Phillpotts, an acclaimed English author, poet, and dramatist, known for his Dartmoor cycle of novels. Don't miss this rare gem!
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Publisher's cream cloth, front cover pictorially stamped in gilt, spine lettered in gilt, pictorial end papers, top edge gilt. A fine copy. In his chapter "Rackham's Best Book Illustrations 2," Getttings discusses work found within this book as reflective of the artist's maturity and confidence, Rackham's pictures "tending to be less coloured drawings. [and] gradually becoming more and more like paintings" (Gettings, Arthur Rackham, p.139). "The appearance of Eden Phillpotts' A Dish of Apples brought a characteristically appreciative letter from its author to the artist: 'I am immensely pleased at the charm & originality of your most attractive drawings. The humor of them especially drew me.' Rackham was achieving a new harmony of colour, his drawings for A Dish of Apples, to quote an American admirer Martin Birnbaum, being 'light and sparkling with a passionate rose, glowing greens and primrose yellow'' "Eden Phillpotts (4 November 1862 - 29 December 1960) was an English author, poet and dramatist. He was born in Mount Abu, British India, educated in Plymouth, Devon, and worked as an insurance officer for 10 years before studying for the stage and eventually becoming a writer. Latimore and Haskell, p. 54. Riall, p. 144. Gettings, p. 179. Hudson, p. 170. ID#0542. Price (USD) $1,100
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THE SPRINGTIDE OF LIFE: POEMS OF CHILDHOOD Illustrated by RACKHAM ARTHUR SWINBURNE Algernon Charles William Heinemann London, United Kingdom, 1918 The Springtide of Life: Poems of Childhood limited edition copy of The Springtide of Life by Algernon Swingburne, illustrated by Arthur Rackham. The book is signed by Rackham on the book's colophon. This is copy number 503 of only 765 copies produced.
quality editions of literature, including many illustrated works. Their collaboration with Arthur Rackham on this edition further adds to its desirability among collectors. The book is in very good condition with light soiling and bumping to the bottom corners, top edge gilt is in very good condition. There is some offsetting to both front and rear free endpapers. Very good. ID#0556. Price (USD) $1,750.00
SIEGFRIED & THE TWILIGHT OF THE GODS. Illustrated by RACKHAM ARTHUR London and New York: William Heinemann and Doubleday, Page & Co., 1911. Arthur Rackham. Translated by Margaret Armour. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham with 30 mounted color plates protected with lettered tissue, and numerous drawings in the text. 181pp of text. Thick 4to, original gilt-stamped pictorial vellum uncut edges, t.e.g. London and New York: Heinemann and Doubleday, 1911. Edition de Luxe. Number 4 of 1150 copies, signed by the artist on the limitation page. Very Good Condition.
The book is illustrated with a color frontispiece and 8 color plates. Each plate is mounted and includes a captioned tissue guard. Rackham also contributed numerous in-text black-and-white illustrations. The book is bound in the publisher's quarter vellum over white paper-covered boards, stamped in gilt. This production was printed by William Heinemann. "The Springtide of Life" is a collection of Swinburne's poems that celebrate childhood. Swinburne is known for his vivid and lyrical poetry, and in this collection, he explores themes related to innocence, youth, and the joys of childhood. The poems are often characterized by their musicality and sensuous language, reflecting Swinburne's poetic style. William Heinemann was a respected British publishing house known for producing highE.C. Rare Books - Vancouver, BC. Canada
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In the second part of Margaret Armour's translation of possibly Wagner's best-known work 'The Ring of the Nibelung', the last two opera's in the cycle, 'Siegfried' and 'The Twilight of the Gods', are reproduced with colour plates by
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Arthur Rackham. Rackham's hauntingly dark illustrations, are perfectly suited to the drama - an epic story that charts the struggles of gods, heroes and mythical creatures loosely based on characters from the Norse sagas. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1850s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children. About the Illustrator: Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) was one of the premier illustrators of the early 20th Century. He illustrated many books, the first of which was published in 1893. His humour, romance and soul made him the leading illustrator of the early twentieth century and his work is to be found in versions of almost every classic from Hansel and Gretel to The Tempest, from The Pied Piper to Peer Gynt. Characteristic of his work are gloomy forests of sinuous trees, nubile fairy maidens, and unsightly ogres and trolls. Throughout his career he developed a very individual style that was to influence a whole generation of children, artists and other illustrators. His haunting humour and dreamlike romance ads to the enchantment and fantasy of children's literature. Item ID#0557 Price (USD) $1,200.00
A beautiful and unique set. Original full vellum, gilt title to spines and upper covers, Covers and text are in extremely fine condition. Original blue paper slipcases. Text and illustrations are bright and clean. With thirty-six colour, full-page, tissueguarded, tipped-in illustrations by W. Russell Flint (twelve in each volume) as called for. Limited edition of five
FINE PRESS…
THE CANTERBURY TALES Limited, Numbered Edition. Beautifully Illustrated by Flint, Chaucer Geoffrey Published by Philip Lee Warner for the Medici Society, London, 1913 Riccardi Press, 1913. Flint Russell. Numbered Edition. Limp Vellum. The Canterbury Tales Limited, Numbered Edition. Beautifully Illustrated by Flint.
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hundred copies, this being copy 193. A highly tactile volume using fine Riccardi Paper (along with the Riccardi Imprint at rear) and deep stamped printing. This is the same publishing and printing combination responsible for the famous Le Morte D’Arthur, using the famous Riccardi font designed by Herbert P. Horne and published by Philip Lee Warner. Artist William Russell Flint was widely acclaimed as one of the most famous watercolor artists of his time. Born in Edinburgh in 1880, Flint was known for his rich treatment of the female figure and his opulent illustrations within mythical settings. Illustrated Edition – Extremely Fine. Each with contemporary card slipcase. Item ID#0522. Price (USD) $2,250
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LE MORTE D’ARTHUR by Sir Thomas Malory / Sir William Russell Flint (Illustrator) Malory, Thomas Published by Philip Lee Warner, The Medici Society, London, 1910 – 1911
the Scottish painter William Russell Flint (1880– 1969), who was one of the most successful and well-known book illustrators in the English kingdom at the time. – The color plates were printed as chromolithographs and mounted on laid paper, each plate with a silk cover sheet with text quotation in red. 27.4 : 20.5 cm. – Limp Vellum Very Good, with recent slip cases as per original. Tomkinson 149, I/3. – Ransom 395, I/3 Item ID#0516 Price (USD) $2,890.00
THE TALE OF KING COUSTANS THE EMPEROR. THE HISTORY OF OVER SEA. Limited edition of 545 copies Kelmscott Press – (Morris William) Hammersmith 1894 The Book of King Arthur and of his Noble Knights of the Round Table. In four volumes. London, Philip Lee Warner for the Medici Society 19101911. With 48 colour plates after watercolours by William Russell Flint. Original Limp Vellum bindings with ties. Title on spine and front covers embossed in gold, gilt head section. Copy 331 of 500 on Riccardi laid paper, another twelve were printed on parchment. – Revised by Alfred W. Pollard from the text version of the Caxton edition. – Set from the type designed by HP Horne based on Venetian models. – The title font and the initials were designed by M. Engall. – Printed by Charles T. Jacobi at Chiswick Press. – Six of the eight issues of the »Illustrated Quarto Series« contain illustrations by
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Translated out of the ancient French into English by William Morris. Hammersmith 1894. With ornamented woodcut double title and numerous initials by William Morris. Original hollandbacked blue-gray paper boards, black lettering on upper cover, untrimmed edges One of 525 copies on Batchelor laid paper (total edition 545). – Typeset from the Chaucer Type, the running titles and the publisher's imprint were printed in red. This is a particularly charming little anthology of two medieval French romances translated by Morris into his special brand of archaic English.
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The love stories involve, first, a commoner's marriage to the daughter of the pagan emperor of Byzantium and, second, the adventures that befall French lovers who are taken prisoner by Saracens during a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Peterson A 26. – Tomkinson 114, 26 (with fullpage illustration of the double title). – Ransome 328, 26 Near Perfect condition with no markings inside or out. Item ID#0519. Price (USD) $2,420.00
THE BOOK OF WISDOM AND LIES A book of Traditional Stories from Georgia in Asia Limited Edition of 250 copies
COLOPHON: HERE endeth The Book of Wisdom & Lies, a / Georgian Story-book of the eighteenth century, / by Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani: translated, with / notes, by Oliver Wardrop. Printed by William / Morris at the Kelmscott Press, 14 Upper Mall, / Hammersmith, in the County of Middlesex; / & finished on the 29th day of September, 1894. / [printer's mark 1] / Sold by Bernard Quaritch, 15 Piccadilly, W.[Peterson A28; Tomkinson p. 114 no. 28; Ransom p. 328, no. 24]. One of the most famous works by the 17-18th century Georgian diplomat and man of letters, containing Sufic and other narratives,
tales and anecdotes. "Racy, clear and humorousthough the serious parts also read convincingly.
Orbeliani, Sulkhan-Saba. Translated by Oliver Wardrop Kelmscott Press – (Morris William) Hammersmith 1894 Hammersmith, 1894, 1894. Limited / numbered. Vellum. Limited Edition. Octavo, 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches (207 cm x 140 mm); pp. [2] + xviii + 256; Limited Edition of 250 copies; on Flower paper, Woodcut title within an elaborate woodcut border, first page of text within a similar border, numerous woodcut initials, woodcut printer’s device. Printed in red and black in Golden type. Full limp vellum with beige broken ties. A fine copy.
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A collection of traditional Georgian stories. The date when 'The Book of Wisdom & Lies' was finished is not known, but it seems to be subsequent to Orbeliani's travels, since we find in the stories references to Rome, France, Constantinople..." (Introduction). Very good. Item ID#0486 Price (USD) $5,200.00
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THE LOVE-LYRICS & SONGS OF PROTEUS. BLUNT, Wilfrid Scawen (1840-1922).
original full limp vellum, top edge gilt, uncut, blue silk ties. Limited edition of Shelley’s moving tribute to his fallen friend, the poet John Keats. Number 180 of 250 copies, printed in red and black by the Chiswick Press and bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Composed as a pastoral elegy, specifically in the tradition of Milton’s beautiful Lycidas, it was first published in the spring of 1821, immediately after hearing of Keats’s death.
Kelmscott Press – (Morris William) Hammersmith 1892 The Love Lyrics & Songs of Proteus, limited to 300 copies, all on paper, printed in red and black in Golden type, 2 woodcut borders, each poem opening with a woodcut initial by Hooper after Morris, woodcut press device after Morris on colophon leaf. Original vellum with light green silk ties, yapp edges, spine lettered in gilt.
The only Kelmscott book with the initials printed in red, at the author's request. Morris wrote to Jenny Morris, "'...it looks very gay & pretty with its red letters, but I think I prefer mine in style of printing'". The book was shown at the Wolverhampton exhibition, 1902. Good. Item ID#0485. Price (USD) $3,200.00
“Shelley’s use of the classical pastoral elegy form was natural enough. He had studied and translated many classical elegies himself; he had also read and admired Milton’s 17th century interpretation of the form in Lycidas. Most critics believe Shelley modeled Adonais upon Virgil’s tenth Eclogue, Bion’s elegy on the classical hero Adonis, and the anonymous elegy on Bion himself. It is a beautiful work and one of which Shelley was justly proud” (Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley). Adonais was printed by the Chiswick Press for the Reed Pale Press, which was founded by Edmund D. Brooks and his son Edmund Brooks of Minneapolis.
“THE ONE REMAINS, THE MANY CHANGE AND PASS”: SHELLEY’S ADONAIS, From The Chiswick Press, In A Sangorski & Sutcliffe Binding Shelly, Percy Bysshe. Adonais: An Elegy on the Death of John Keats. London: (Chiswick Press for the Reed Pale Press), 1935. Small, slim quarto,
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continued to “print high-class work until it ceased trading in 1962” (Glaister, 94). Adonais is set in the famous 18th century Caslon type, brought back into use by Chiswick as early as 1844. Lacking original slipcase. Ransom, 33. A splendid press book, in fine condition. Item ID#0461 Price (USD) $350.00
THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS; A NARRATIVE OF 1757 Cooper, James Fenimore. Published by London: John Miller, 1826, First English Edition; three volumes; published about a month later than the Philadelphia edition of the same year. Vol. I. TP Preface [v,xi] 287pp, Vol. II. 276pp, Vol. III. 295pp. Bound in ½ reddish brown Morocco, in very good condition, no half title in Vol I. but present in vols. II and III exceptional condition internally housed in a clamshell box. Very Good…
At the time of Cooper's writing, many U.S. settlers believed and perpetuated the myth that Native Americans were disappearing, believing they would ultimately be assimilated or killed off entirely due to the genocidal structure of settler colonialism. Especially in the East, as Native Peoples' land was stolen and settled on in the name of U.S. expansion and Jeffersonian agrarianism, the narrative that many Native Peoples were "vanishing" was prevalent in both novels like Cooper's and local newspapers. This E.C. Rare Books - Vancouver, BC. Canada
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allowed settlers to view themselves as the original people of the land and reinforced their belief in European ethnic and racial superiority through, among other rationalizations, the tenets of scientific racism. In this way, Cooper was interested in the American progress narrative when more colonists were increasing pressure on Native Americans, which they, and Cooper, would then view as "natural".
James Fenimore Cooper: Early Life: James Fenimore Cooper was born on September 15, 1789, in Burlington, New Jersey, USA. He came from a well-established family in the newly formed United States. Cooper is best known for his historical novels that depict the frontier and Native American life in the early days of the United States. "The Last of the Mohicans" is part of his Leatherstocking Tales series, which also includes "The Pioneers," "The Prairie," "The Pathfinder," and "The Deerslayer." The Leatherstocking Tales are considered some of the earliest examples of American literature and are significant for their portrayal of the American frontier and the character Natty Bumppo, also known as Hawkeye.
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the Mohican tribe. The novel explores themes of race, war, and the clash between European and Native American cultures. James Fenimore Cooper's works, including "The Last of the Mohicans," were widely read both in the United States and abroad. His romanticized portrayals of the American frontier influenced subsequent literature and perceptions of Native American culture. While Cooper's work was popular, it also faced criticism, particularly for its romanticized and idealized depictions of Native Americans. However, his impact on American literature and the portrayal of the frontier cannot be overstated. The first edition of "The Last of the Mohicans" holds historical and literary significance, and original copies are highly sought after by collectors. The three-volume format was common for novels of the time, and first editions are particularly valuable in the world of rare books. The book's themes and characters have left a lasting imprint on American literature and popular culture. Item ID#0532. Price (USD) $5,200.00
FORE-EDGE PAINTINGS… [FORE-EDGE PAINTING]. [EDWARDS OF HALIFAX, binder]. COWPER, William. Poems by William Cowper, Of the Inner Tempe, Esq. In Two Volumes. A New Edition.
Two small octavo volumes (6 1/4 x 3 3/4 inches; 158 x 95 mm.). [2], x, {1]-368; viii, [1]-368 pp. Each volume with a small typed label on the verso of the front free endpaper describing the fore-edge scene. Each volume with an ink inscription on the verso of the title-page, presenting the book "To St. Mary of -the-Woods College from Gladys M. Moloney. Contemporary matching "Etruscan Calf" bindings by Edwards of Halifax, with a fore-edge painting. Covers with gilt pentaglyph and metope border, stenciled frame of palmettes, central panel enclosed by a stenciled border, enclosed is a stenciled device of a fan–like shape with tulips on a pointillé background and other geometric shapes, spine with five raised bands, elaborately tooled in gilt in compartments, two red morocco gilt lettered labels, gilt board edges and turn ins, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Joints expertly and almost invisibly repaired. Housed in a specially made full red morocco vertical slipcase, two spines with five raised bands decoratively ruled and lettered in gilt in compartments. The case is stamped in gilt "Made by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London, England / For Marshall Field and Company."
London: Printed for J. Johnson and Co., 1812. Two Superb Edwards of Halifax 'Etruscan' Binding with Two Fine Early Fore-Edge Paintings Each volume with a fine early twentieth century fore-edge painting by. "Berkhampsted. Cowper's Birthplace" & "East Dereham Churchyard. Cowper's Burial Place"
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The superb fore-edge paintings were executed in the early twentieth century and are of the highest quality. They ae possibly the work of Joseph Clayton Clark, a.k.a. KYD.
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Two very Fine examples of Edwards of Halifax bindings with two exceptionally fine early twentieth century fore-edge paintings.
[FORE-EDGE PAINTING]. [EDWARDS OF HALIFAX, binder]. BIBLE IN ENGLISH. The Book of Common Prayer, And Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the Church of England: Together with the Psalter, or Psalms of David… Oxford: Printed at the Clarendon Press, By W. Jackson and A. Hamilton, 1783-4.
Edwards of Halifax was distinguished English (Yorkshire) family of bookbinders and booksellers, of whom William Halifax (1723-1808) and his son James (1756-1816) were the most famous. William Halifax was known for his revival of the fore-edge painting and Etruscan calf bindings, the latter, which, if not evolved by William, were successfully adopted by him. He also redeveloped the art of painting under transparent vellum. All three specialities seem to have been carried on both in the Edwards' home town of Halifax, where Thomas (1762-1834), another son, was in business until 1826 and in London, where James and John (1785-c 1791) opened a book store in 1784. Gladys McKenney Molony (1907-1996). Born in Toledo, Ohio she received her B.A. at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Terre Haute, Indiana. In 1930 she married William R. Molony, Jr., M.D., and moved to Los Angeles, CA. She was a patroness of the Los Angeles Museum of Art and the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera. She donated her fine collection of Fore-Edge Paintings to Saint Mary-of-theWoods College in 1967. A catalog of The Gladys McKenney Molony collection of fore-edge paintings in the Rare Book Room, Saint Mary-ofthe-Woods College Library was apparently issued in 1973. Provenance: William E. Henzel, Chicago Ill; Valentine Miller; Mrs. Philip D. Sang; Gladys McKenney Molony presented to the Saint Maryof-the-Woods College Library, Indiana (November 1986). Item ID#0512. Price (USD) $8,600
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A Superb Early Edwards of Halifax Vellum Binding with an Edwards Fore-Edge Painting Twelvemo (5 3/8 x 3 inches; 136 x 76 mm.). [ii, title-page, verso blank], [xxiv, calendar & table), [508] pp. Contemporary ink ownership inscription at top of title-page "M. L. Carey". With a fine contemporary fore-edge painting by Edwards of Halifax. The scene is of Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire.
Bound by Edwards of Halifax ca. 1790 in full vellum over boards, covers bordered by a neoclassical gilt pentaglyph and metope roll against a blue wash, center of each board with large gilt-bordered medallion containing the gilt monogram "M L C" on a blue background, Smooth spine divided into panels by gilt pentaglyph and metope border (the one at the bottom over blue wash), panels with classical urn centerpiece and volute corner-pieces, second panel with gilt titling on a blue background, turnins with gilt chain roll, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Gilt on spine a little dull, otherwise -
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fine. Housed in the original concertina-style full green straight-grain morocco slipcase, sides bordered in gilt.
Paris: Printed by P. Didot Sen. and sold by W. Edwards and Sons, Halifax, 1791.
A superb example of an Edwards of Halifax 'ForeEdge' painting on a book originally bound and sold by Edwards of Halifax in its original concertina-style green morocco slipcase. This is an immensely pleasing little book in period vellum produced by one of the most important families in the history of English bookbinding. The Edwards of Halifax bindery was founded by William Edwards (1723-1808) and continued by several of his brothers, half-brothers, and sons (by far the most important of the sons being Thomas, who lived from 1762-1834). This famous firm produced a number of important innovations in binding design, the most significant being the idea of concealing a painting under the gilt of the fore edge. This hidden treasure could be revealed, once the edge was fanned out, as a special surprise element of the volumes they bound-typically in Etruscan calf, or, as in the present case, in vellum decorated with gilt and blue wash. The painting here is rendered in the subtle hues typical of Edwards paintings-soft grays and greens, in this instance-and the scenic ruins are one of the favored Edwards subjects, second only to stately homes. This painting is particularly pleasing for its sense of depth, partly accomplished both by clever use of shadow and by considerable finely painted three-dimensional architectural detail. Item ID#0543 Price (USD) $5,500
[FORE-EDGE PAINTING]. [EDWARDS OF HALIFAX, binder and artist]. BIBLE IN ENGLISH. The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the Church of England: Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David…
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A Superb Early Edwards of Halifax Vellum Binding with an Edwards Fore-Edge Painting
Twelvemo (5 5/8 x 3 3/8 inches; 143 x 86 mm.). [ii, title-page, verso blank], [xxii, preface & table), [408] pp. With a fine contemporary fore-edge painting by Edwards of Halifax. The scene is St. Martin's Church, Canterbury and shows the single figure of a cemetery worker seated on the ground and behind him a row of grave stones Full contemporary vellum, covers bordered in dark blue with Greek key pattern enclosing a decorative gilt border. Smooth spine elaborately decorated in gilt with dark blue stained spine labels lettered in gilt. Gilt decorated board edges and turn-ins, pink marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. A wonderful example of an Edwards of Halifax ' Fore-Edge' painting on a book originally bound and sold by Edwards of Halifax. Neat ink gift inscription on second front blank "Eliz. Buckle. / April 2, 1818."
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Provenance: Elizabeth Buckle; Tony Hattersley.
Enderby & Sons, a prominent shipping, whaling, and sealing company.
Tony Hattersley was a renowned English antiquarian bookseller, who retired to a giant granite mansion hidden up the valley behind Whitby, Dracula's landing place. His books were sold by Bonham's in two parts. Part 1 11/09/07. Item ID#0510 Price (USD) 7,800.00
[FORE-EDGE PAINTING] AN EXPOSITION OF THE CREED A new edition. Edited by the Rev. C. Bradley ... With a biographical sketch of the author, and a list of his works John PEARSON (Bishop of Chester.) Printed and Sold by J. F. Dove, 1832 An Exposition of the Creed 616 pages, was a work by John Pearson which was first published in 1659. It was based on sermons he delivered at St Clement's, Eastcheap. It was one of the most influential works on the Apostles' Creed in the Anglican Church. Bound in full maroon straight grain Morocco, extra gilt on the covers, and spine with a Portcullis emblem on the spine and rear board, book plate of Edward Thomas King on the rear pastedown (upside down). A wonderful copy with clean text. Excellent Condition The Apostles' Creed (Latin: Symbolum Apostolorum or Symbolum Apostolicum), sometimes titled the Apostolic Creed or the Symbol of the Apostles, is a Christian creed or "symbol of faith". The creed most likely originated in 5th-century Gaul as a development of the Old Roman Symbol, the old Latin creed of the 4th century. It has been in liturgical use in the Latin rite since the 8th century and, by extension, in the various modern branches of Western Christianity, including the modern liturgy and catechesis of the Catholic Church, Lutheranism, Anglicanism, Presbyterianism, Moravianism, Methodism, and Congregational churches.
FORE-EDGE PAINTING of the Whaling Ship Samuel Enderby
The Enderby family had been tanners (leather workers) at Bermondsey, and supported Oliver Cromwell. Daniel Enderby, I raised money for the army in the Long Parliament, as recorded in Hansard. The family was granted forfeited estates at Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland, which were sold in 1660. After that time, the family was active in the 'oil and Russia trade' and traded with the New England colonies. On 2 June 1752, Samuel Enderby II married Mary Buxton, a daughter of his business partner, at St Paul's Wharf in London. Enderby died in 1797, leaving the company to his three sons Charles, Samuel III, and George. Samuel Enderby III (1755-1829) owned Britannia; the ship that made the first successful whale catch off Australia (10 November 1791). He was the grandfather of Major-General Charles George Gordon. Fictional references In Chapter 100 of the novel Moby-Dick, the Pequod of Nantucket meets a whaling ship of London named the Samuel Enderby, which has also encountered the White Whale. The Samuel Enderby was a real ship, which was in fact among the three Enderby company ships (the other two were the Fancy and the Brisk) from England that arrived at Port Ross in 1849 carrying the 150 colonists for the new Enderby Settlement. Chapter 101 of Moby Dick discusses Samuel Enderby & Sons whaling company in further detail. Item ID#0496. Price (USD) $1275
Samuel Enderby (17 January 1719 – 19 September 1797) was an English whale oil merchant, significant in the history of whaling in the United Kingdom. In the 18th century, he founded Samuel
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MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY Nordhoff, Charles
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Boston: Little, Brown & Co., 1932. First Edition. [FORE-EDGE PAINTING]. NORDHOFF, Charles (1878-1947). -- HALL, James Norman (1887-1951). 20th-century blue crushed levant gilt, upper cover with central illustration of a ship in white, red and green morocco on-lay, edges gilt, concealing a FORE-EDGE PAINTING of the H.M.S. Bounty and a ship of mutineers at sea; quarter morocco gilt slipcase.
FIRST EDITION of the first work in the Bounty Trilogy, based on the 1787 mutiny in Tahiti. Throughout history, few voyages are as infamous as that of the bounty. Even before the doomed sailing, the naval exploits of Lieutenant William Bligh and his participation in the third and final voyage of Captain James Cook, were quickly becoming legend. Sailing with such a distinguished officer should have been an honour but this was not the case. On April 28th, 1789, the HMS Bounty was taken over by disgruntled crew members, led by acting Lieutenant Fletcher Christian. The mutiny came on the heels of a layover in Tahiti, which lasted for months. During this time, crew members began to form relationships with locals and acclimatize to the environment. In an effort to maintain authority,
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Bligh began to hand out harsher punishments, which was not well received. Tales of rebellion have always captivated audiences but it is the series of events that followed the mutiny that make Bligh's story so interesting. Following their discharge from the Bounty, Bligh and his loyalists were set adrift in a launch with a set amount of provisions. Despite making attempts to find temporary settlement on the island of Tofua, the crew was met with hostility and forced to flee. Following this nearfatal encounter, Bligh and his crew embarked on a voyage to the Dutch settlement of Timor, some 3,500 nautical miles away. This mission would allow Blight to properly chart the coastline but it would also mean drastically reducing rations among crew, which was unanimously accepted. After a successful landing at Timor, Blight was able to return to England. Following an acquittal for the events that led to the mutiny, Bligh was appointed the title of Post-Captain and in November 1790, the HMS Pandora was launched, directed to apprehend the remaining crew members who had committed the mutiny. After capturing the remaining 14 mutineers, the Pandora ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef, sinking shortly afterward. The story of the Bounty has been retold in many editions and has gone on to inspire books, articles and films in the centuries since these events took place. Charles Nordhoff (1887-1947) was an Englishborn, American novelist. Nordhoff wrote his first book The Fledgling in 1919, following his military service. After its publication, the author was commissioned by Harper's Magazine to create travel articles. After travelling to Tahiti, Nordhoff met and married a local woman and was inspired to create the Bounty Trilogy, for which Mutiny on the Bounty is the first instalment. Very Good +. Item #358 Price (USD) $3,850.00
THE FORSYTE SAGA John Galsworthy [FORE-EDGE PAINTING] Published by William Heinemann Ltd / Windmill Press 1951
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This is the 1951 reprint from 1922 including folding family tree chart as frontice. 1042pp not illustrated as per the original 1922 edition. Bound in full red straight grain Morocco for Henry Sotherans, Ltd. With tipped in signature of John Galsworthy dated March 11 1916.
Fore-Edge painting is the view of Richmond Bridge, London. Beautifully painted showing the bridge and its quaint surroundings.
Published by Little, Brown, Boston, 1860 Early Reprint. 2 Vols Boston: Little, Brown, 1860. 12mo. Hard cover binding, viii, xlii, 280 pp. In 2 volumes, volume 1 only. Frontispiece engraved portrait with facsimile signature, protective tissue. Volume 2 vii, 343 pp. Exceptional good condition. Prior was probably born in Middlesex. He was the son of a Nonconformist joiner at Wimborne Minster, East Dorset. His father moved to London, and sent him to Westminster School, under Dr Richard Busby. On his father's death, he left school, and was cared for by his uncle, a vintner in Channel Row. Here, Lord Dorset found him reading Horace, and set him to translate an ode. He did so well that the Earl offered to contribute to the continuation of his education at Westminster. One of his schoolfellows and friends was Charles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax. It was to avoid being separated from Montagu and his brother James that Prior accepted, against his patron's wish, a scholarship recently founded at St John's College, Cambridge. He took his B.A. degree in 1686, and two years later became a fellow. In collaboration with Montagu, he wrote in 1687 the City Mouse and Country Mouse, in ridicule of John Dryden's The Hind and the Panther. FORE-EDGE PAINTINGS
The Forsyte Saga was first published in its entirety in 1922; the illustrated single volume edition with Anthony Gross's highly acclaimed drawings was first published in 1950. The Forsyte Saga earned Galsworthy the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1932, and his tales of the vicissitudes of a large uppermiddle-class English family have been adapted under various guises for film and television, including the 1949 Hollywood film That Forsyte Woman, starring Errol Flynn, Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, and Robert Young. Item ID#0440. Price (USD) $1,200
Vol I. Bridges Creek Westmoreland County VA Washington’s Birth Place. John Washington, George Washington's great-grandfather, settled this plantation in 1657 at the original property on Bridges Creek. The family acquired expanded land to the south toward nearby Popes Creek. Prior to 1718, the first section of the house was built. His father enlarged it between 1722–1726. He added on to it by the mid-1770s, making a tenroom house known as "Wakefield". This house, which George Washington in 1792 would describe as "the ancient mansion seat," was destroyed by fire and flood on Christmas Day 1779, and never rebuilt.
THE POETICAL WORKS OF MATTHEW PRIOR With A Life by Rev. John Mitford, In Two Volumes,
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George Washington was born in the house on February 22, 1732. Thirty-two graves of Washington family members have been found at the Bridges Creek cemetery plot, including George's half-brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Vol II. Mount Vernon is an American landmark and former plantation of Founding Father, commander of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States George Washington and his wife, Martha. The estate is on the banks of the Potomac River in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is located south of Washington, D.C., and Alexandria, Virginia, and is across the river from Prince George's County, Maryland.
The Washington family acquired land in the area in 1674. Around 1734, the family embarked on an expansion of its estate that continued under George Washington, who began leasing the estate in 1754 before becoming its sole owner in 1761. The mansion was built of wood in a loose Palladian style; the original house was built by George Washington's father Augustine, around 1734. George Washington expanded the house twice, once in the late 1750s and again in the 1770s. It remained Washington's home for the rest of his life. Item ID#0525. Price (USD) $870.00
MEMOIRS OF EMINENT ETONIANS CREASY, Edward
Association Copy Austen.
London: Chatto and Windus, 1876. New Edition. Full Hard Grain Morocco. [FORE–EDGE PAINTING]. CREASY, Edward, sir (1812–1878). Memoirs of Eminent Etonians, with an inscription by an Eton scholar and great nephew to Jane Austen. London: Chatto and Windus, 1876. 8vo.
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Illustrated with full-page plates including frontispiece. Presentation binding in full umber hard grain morocco, raised bands, gilt titling in compartments, dentelle turn-ins, pale yellow endpapers, all edges gilt. Originally published in 1850 this new edition has frontice and 12 portrait illustrations throughout.
FORE–EDGE PAINTING containing a duck hunting scene of a dog retrieving the prize. Inscribed by a Scholar of Eton and Lower Master of the University on front flyleaf: “Charles Fitzpatrick Burroughs/from/Edward Austen Leigh/Honoris causá)/Eton Easter 1889”. A FINE COPY WITH AN INTERESTING ASSOCIATION.
Edward Compton Austen–Leigh (1839–1916), son of the author James Edward Austen–Leigh (nephew to Jane Austen and biographer of “A Memoir of Jane Austen”) and graduate at the top of his class of both Eton and King’s College, later becoming an Assistant Master in 1861 of his first alma mater, and a permanent member of the Eton staff during the following summer. In 1887, Austen–Leigh became Lower Master of Eton cementing his legacy in the 1901 Vanity Fair’s “Men of the Day” (No. 811) titled “The Flea”. Very good. Item #318 Price (USD) $800
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THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS. [Bound with:] A New Version of The Psalms of David, Fitted to The Tunes Used in Churches. [With:] Proper Lessons to be read at Morning & Evening Prayer on the Sundays and other Holy-Days throughout the year. [The latter bound with:] The New Testament. (Book of Common Prayer) Published by Printed at the University Press, Oxford, 1834
Vol II. Conway Castle. The site was occupied by a Cistercian monastery favoured by the Welsh princes, as well as the location of one of the palaces (called llys) of the Welsh princes. From Conwy: "the oldest structure is part of the town walls, now all incorporating the still standing Conway Castle. Item ID#0503. Price (USD) $1,110
ANTIQUARIAN & RELIGION…
2 vols., 48vo, ff. [287; 343]. Contemporary dark green paste grain morocco, boards bordered with a double-blind rule, spines divided by blind rules and lettered in gilt, all edges gilt, housed in the original black morocco vertical slipcase with tabbed lid. A plain but attractively bound pair of miniature devotional volumes. Fore-Edge Painting Vol I. Basingwerk Monastery. Ranulf de Gernon was earl of Chester from 11291153. He offered Basingwerk to monks of the Norman abbey of Savigny, which enjoyed a briefly fashionable status in Norman Britain. The first monks from Savigny probably lived within the protective confines of a nearby Norman fortress known as Hen Blas. The Savigniac order merged with the Cistercian order in 1147 and then a decade later the abbey was granted to Buildwas Abbey in Shropshire. In that same year, Henry II effectively re-founded the abbey, around the time the monks moved from Hen Blas to Basingwerk, at what is now called Greenfield.
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RIPA, Cesare Iconologia/ Nella quale si descrivono diverse Imagini di Virtu, Vitij, Affecti, Passioni humane, Arti, Discipline, Humori, Elementi, Corpi Celesti, Provincie d'Italia, Fiumi, tutte le parti del Mondo, ed'altre infinite material. RIPA, Cesare Publication Date: 1613 RIPA, Cesare Iconologia/ Nella quale si descrivono diverse Imagini di Virtu, Vitij, Affecti, Passioni humane, Arti, Discipline, Humori, Elementi, Corpi Celesti, Provincie d'Italia, Fiumi, tutte le parti del Mondo, ed'altre infinite material. Published: Siena, Appresso gli heredi di Matteo Florimi, 1613. Piero Niccolini signature in ink. Single volume with contemporary vellum binding, title and author on spine with 4 raised bands.
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409 pages, 23x16cm, illustrated with numerous fine woodcut illustrations throughout. One of 9 Italian editions, text in Italian. Imprimatur granted by Alessandro Strozzi, canon of the Cathedral of Florence, and Pietro Niccolini, General Vicar of Florence in 1607 (final leaf). Niccolini, as General Vicar of Florence, also granted Galileo an imprimatur for his work Dialogue in 1630, as Galileo hoped to avoid Papal scrutiny by printing his work in Florence rather than Rome. Signatures in ink on imprimatur page including Peiro Niccolini. Appears to be the only Italian edition with imprimatur included. Famous book of emblems based on Egyptian, Greek, and Roman representations arranged in alphabetical order. Each entry consisted of a description of an allegorical figure depicted to embody the concept, which Ripa further explicated using references to classical literature. This collection came to be used by Renaissance artists, poets, and orators, to illustrate abstract concepts allegorically. It was particularly influential in the 17th and 18th centuries, quoted extensively. For example, Dutch painter Vermeer used the emblem for the muse Clio for his The Art of Painting. Ripa dedicated the work to Florentine Cardinal Antonio Maria Salviati, for whom he worked as a butler. Item ID#0183. Price (USD) $3,250
The Vulgate became progressively adopted as the Bible text within the Western Church. Over succeeding centuries, it eventually eclipsed the Vetus Latina. By the 13th century it had taken over from the former version the designation versio vulgata[1] (the "version commonly used") or vulgata for short. The Vulgate also contains some Vetus Latina translations which Jerome did not work on.
BIBLIA SACRA, vulgata Editionis, Sixti V. Pont. Max. Ivssv recognita: 1637 Complete, bound in modern full sheep, 810pp plus index. The Vulgate (/ˈvʌlɡeɪt, -ɡət/; also called Biblia Vulgata, Latin: [ˈbɪbli.a wʊlˈɡaːta]) is a late-4thcentury Latin translation of the Bible. The Vulgate is largely the work of Jerome of Stridon who, in 382, had been commissioned by Pope Damasus I to revise the Vetus Latina Gospels used by the Roman Church. Later, on his own initiative, Jerome extended this work of revision and translation to include most of the books of the Bible.
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The Vulgate was to become the Catholic Church's officially promulgated Latin version of the Bible as the Sixtine Vulgate (1590), then as the Clementine Vulgate (1592), and then as the Nova Vulgata (1979). The Vulgate is still currently used in the Latin Church. The Catholic Church affirmed the Vulgate as its official Latin Bible at the Council of Trent (1545–1563), though there was no authoritative edition at that time.[2] The Clementine edition of the Vulgate became the standard Bible text of the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church, and remained so until 1979 when the Nova Vulgata was promulgated. Item ID#0469 Price (USD) $420.00
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and most interesting collections of archaeological finds and curiosities in Europe.
CASPARO BARTHOLINO 3 Vols. DE ARMILLIS VETERUM SCHEDION suivi de OLAI WORMII DE AUREO CORNU DANICO ad licetum Responsi. INAVRIBUS VETERUM SYNTAGMA (par Caspar Bartholini ) - DE ANNULIS NARIUM (Miscellaneis Medicis de Morbis biblicis) ANTIQUITATUM VETERIS PUERPERII synopsis a filio (Casparo Bartholino) commentario illustrata. Cvm Thomae Bartholini ad filium epistola. BARTHOLINI Thomae & Caspar (BARTHOLIN Thomas) (BARTHOLINUS) Publication Date: 1676
Three tomes (16), 114, (14) pp. and a c. of table folded several times, 40 pp., (16), 148, (2), 17, (9) pp. Bound in publishers brown boards. Beautifully described and illustrated works, First complete edition, a previous edition where only the first volume was present, came out in 1647 and also lacked part of the illustrations. Bartholin Thomas and Ole Worm were two of Denmark's most famous doctors and professors of the seventeenth century making great contributions to world medicine. Bartholin in particular carried on Harvey's research on blood circulation and became one of the pioneers of the analysis of the lymphatic system. But uniting the two great scholars was the passion for history and archeology by putting together two of the largest
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The work presented here, complete with all its parts, is one of the most important repertoires on bracelets, jewels, antique jewels published up to that time. Full of images, the volume describes in detail various ancient jewels in their form, material, use and ritual value. For the numerous references to the secret symbols of some jewels, the work is also cited in the Esoteric Library n. 233 "est question dans cet ouvrage non seulement de la licorne, ma aussi d animaux cornus et de monstres humains, par exemple de François Trouillet qui vivait aux environs de 1599 et avait au milieu du front une veritable corne de bélier". In fact, Worm was a major proponent that horns sold as Unicorn horns were actually Narwhal horns. Curious, however, to note that Worm made experiments to test the magical healing qualities of horns coming to the conclusion that they had the ability to fight poisoning if ingested crumbled. Ref. Bibl .: Bibl. Danica II: 446 Inavribus Bibl. Danica II: 446 Antiquitatum Bibl. Danica II: 445 Item ID#0467 Price (USD) $575.00
DE LA SAGESSE. TROIS LIVRES. CHARRON (Pierre) Published by A Paris, chez Robert Fuge, 1625 Pt. in-8, [32]-802-[16]-84p. New edition. With a beautiful engraved title page. Small gallery of verses in the margins of the work, without affecting the text. Otherwise, a very fine copy. The
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first edition of this work appeared in 1601. It caused a scandal because Pierre Charron defended religious tolerance, which led to him being accused of atheism. Charron separated religion from morality, opening the space for secular thought. The work was put in the Index. Bound in modern ¼ Sheep marble sides vellum tips very good condition throughout.
Legacy: While Charron's work may not be as widely known today as some other philosophical texts from the same period, "De la Sagesse" remains an important piece in the history of French philosophy. It provides insights into the intellectual currents of the late Renaissance and early modern period. Item ID#0581 Price (USD) $565.00
Author: Pierre Charron (1541–1603) was a French Catholic priest and theologian. He is best known for his work "De la Sagesse," which explores various philosophical and moral topics. Publication Year: The book was first published in 1601, two years after Charron's death. The edition you mentioned, dated 1625, likely refers to a later printing or edition of the work.
TRAVELS & VOYAGES… NARRATIVE OF THE BRITONS’ VOYAGE TO PITCAIRN’S Shillibeer Published by Law and Whittaker, UK, 1817
Content: "De la Sagesse" is a moral and philosophical treatise divided into three books. Charron draws from a wide range of philosophical and theological sources, including Montaigne, to discuss topics such as human nature, morality, and the pursuit of wisdom. The work reflects Charron's attempt to reconcile classical philosophy with Christian thought. Influence: Charron's work had a significant influence on later French philosophers, including Blaise Pascal and René Descartes. Pascal, in particular, engaged with Charron's ideas in his own philosophical and theological writings. Style: The writing style of "De la Sagesse" is characterized by its erudition and its engagement with diverse philosophical traditions. Charron explores the complexities of human nature and morality with a thoughtful and reflective approach.
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NEW ZEALAND Narrative of the Britons’ Voyage to Pitcairn’s SHILLIBEER 1817 A Narrative of the Britons’ Voyage, to Pitcairn’s Island; Including an Interesting Sketch of the Present State of the Brazils and of Spanish South America; J. Shillibeer; London; Second Edition; Law and Whittaker; 1817;
8vo; 180 pp.; 12 plate, two enfolded. Recently re-backed into tree calf boards with full gilt spine to period. Interior text has light scattered foxing throughout. Some areas with
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underlining and marginalia. Enfolded plates Have been repaired and refolded neatly back into the book. Frontice and title page have been gently washed along with the final 2 pages. Item ID#0196. Price (USD) $850.00
THE HISTORY, CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL, OF THE BRITISH COLONIES IN THE WEST INDIES EDWARDS Bryan, Published by John Stockdale, 1801 Three Volumes, London, 1794-1801, 1801. third edition, 11 maps and 10 engraved plates, 4to, contemporary calf, gilt paneled spines on all 3 Vols. professionally re-backed into the original tree calf binding with period full gilt spines and the original marbled end papers. The third edition contains 14 maps and plates more than the first edition, additional volume three, printed just before the author's death. Edwards inherited a plantation in Jamaica from his uncle and is in a position to give a first-hand account of conditions after the American War and before the abolition of the slave trade.
documents dealing with Barbados, Grenada, St. Vincent, and Leeward Island. Bryan Edwards was a renown English politician and historian, and a strong supporter of the slave trade. Originally published in 1793, the first two volumes were History, Civil and Commercial, of the British Colonies in the West Indies. In 1797, a companion volume, Historical Survey of the French Colony in the Island of St. Domingo, was released in the 1794 edition, both titles were consolidated into a three-volume collection. They provide a comprehensive account of the colonial histories of several islands, including source documents, detailed maps, letters and ledgers. This has been translated into German and, in part, into French and Spanish. A fifth edition was issued in 1819. This Copy has extremely crisp text and plates. Item ID#098. Price (USD) $2,050
NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY TO THE SHORES OF THE POLAR SEA, IN THE YEARS 1819, 20, 21, AND 22. With an appendix on various subjects relating to science and natural history FRANKLIN, John, Sir Published by John Murray, London, 1823
He presents a general description of the natural history and inhabitants of the islands, the slave trade, agriculture, sugar, cotton, coffee, etc. and various government
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Bound in contemporary full tree-calf full gilt spine, previous joint repairs. Bookplate of “Inebranlable” which relates to a bird in the hand. All plates present, some minor creasing to the fine paper plates at the rear. Black lettering label. xvi, 768pp. including one in-text diagram, plus thirtyone plates (eleven in color) and four folding maps. The narrative of Captain John Franklin s first expedition to the Polar North is a landmark of historic travel literature from an icon in the history of Arctic exploration. First edition, first issue of the narrative of Sir John Franklin s first Arctic voyage (1819-22), published just a year after his return to London. Known as the Coppermine Expedition, its purpose was to map and explore the northern littoral of the American continent. Franklin was charged with reaching these isolated coastal stretches by crossing overland from Hudson Bay.
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considerations on the expedition s goals. In addition to the more formal element of his reporting, the work is full of Franklin s observations on the landscape, its people, climate, and wildlife. Published in a Quarto format (268 x 215mm).
Once there, he was to survey and chart the coast as it stretched eastwards from the mouth of the Coppermine River. The expedition lasted three years, during which Franklin and his crew surveyed more than 5,000 miles of the Canadian coastline. It was a journey of unimaginable hardship. Over the course of the three years, Franklin lost eleven of the twenty men in his party. Most of them succumbed to starvation and exposure, but there appears to have been at least one murder, and for years there were rumors of cannibalism.
Provenance; Professor Iser Steiman’s Personal Collection; Dr Iser Steiman passed away at the age of 83, leaving behind a treasury of books, both written and collected. One of his infamous works is the English translation of Fundamentals of Aviation Medicine by the Pavlov Institute of Aviation Medicine. Item ID#0551. Price (USD) $2,800
ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN DISCOVERIES BETWEEN ASIA AND AMERICA: To Which Are Added the Conquest of Siberia, and the History of the Transactions and Commerce Between Russia and China. COXE, William Published by J. Nichols for T. Cadell, London, 1780
Franklin s book explains how the men depended on lichen (a type of arctic algae-moss) to survive. The men also attempted to consume the leather of their boots, winning Franklin the sobriquet, the man who ate his boots. Yet despite the severe challenges, the surviving men pushed on with the mission and returned safely to London in 1822, where Franklin was welcomed as a great hero. The narrative of this incredible journey, published a year after his return from the icy shores, immediately became a bestseller and an absolute classic of British travel literature. It contains Franklin s insights and perspectives on all of the major events of the expedition, as well as his
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combed the libraries of St. Petersburg for the journals of Russian explorers Nevodsikoff, Serebranikoff, Trapesnikoff, Pushkareff, Drusinin, Kulkoff, Korovin, Glottoff, Solovioff, Otcheredin, Krenitizin, Levasheff, Synd, Bering, Chirikov, et al, and the text is largely his translation of extracts of these journals.
RUSSIA ON THE BLACK SEA AND SEA OF AZOF Being A Narrative of Travels in The Crimea And Bordering Provinces; With Notices of The Naval, Military, And Commercial Resources of Those Countries. SEYMOUR, Henry Danbey Published by London: John Murray, 1855.
Book Plate of Wilbraham; George Wilbraham, FRS (8 March 1779 – 24 January 1852) of Delamere, Cheshire was an English Whig MP. He was the eldest surviving son of George Wilbraham, MP of Delamere Lodge (but previously of Nantwich, Cheshire) and educated at Rugby School and Trinity College, Cambridge. He succeeded his father to Delamere Lodge in 1813. He was elected MP for Stockbridge in 1826, for Cheshire in 1831 and for the newly created Cheshire South in 1832. He was appointed High Sheriff of Cheshire for 1844–45. Wilbraham was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1821. He married Lady Anne Fortescue, the daughter of Hugh Fortescue, 1st Earl Fortescue, and had five sons. He died in 1852. He was succeeded by his eldest son, George Fortescue Wilbraham. Provenance; Professor Iser Steiman’s Personal Collection; Dr Iser Steiman passed away at the age of 83, leaving behind a treasury of books, both written and collected. One of his infamous works is the English translation of Fundamentals of Aviation Medicine by the Pavlov Institute of Aviation Medicine. Item ID#0550. Price (USD) $3,200
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8vo. pp. xxiv, 361, 32(ads). 4 lithographed maps & plans (3 folding). 2 wood-engraved plates by J. W. Whymper. untrimmed & partly unopened in original blind-stamped cloth minor repairs to head and tail of spine. First Edition. Including chapters on the Russian Navy and Army, a list of Russian ships in the Black Sea in January 1853 and a translation of Field Marshall Suvorof's Discourse Under the Trigger. From the preface. The following work is partly the result of my own personal observation, and partly a compilation from some of the most approved authors who have written on the Crimea and the resources of Russia. It was prepared for the press during last winter, and the publication of it has been retarded by the attention which, for the last few months, I have been obliged to bestow on other matters. As the Crimea is still an object of
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deep interest, and as I am not aware that the notices I have collected have yet been presented to the public in a succinct form, I hope by the following pages that I may help to satisfy public curiosity and add something to the stock of information which we possess respecting the Southern parts of European Russia. Having paid one visit to the Crimea in the year 1844, and two visits to Southern Russia in 1844 and 1846, I have been able to correct and verify the descriptive parts of the book by my own experience. The careful work of M. Dubois de Montreux has been my principal guide on geology, archeology, and ancient history, and from his magnificent atlas I have borrowed a few illustrations’.
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Provenance; Professor Iser Steiman’s Personal Collection; Dr Iser Steiman passed away at the age of 83, leaving behind a treasury of books, both written and collected. One of his infamous works is the English translation of Fundamentals of Aviation Medicine by the Pavlov Institute of Aviation Medicine. Item ID#0549 Price (USD) $420.00
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20th Century: The bulk of what is commonly referred to as modern first editions falls within the 20th century. This period encompasses a wide range of literary movements, styles, and genres, including modernism, post-modernism, and contemporary literature. Post-World War II: Another common delineation is to consider books published after World War II as modern first editions. This period saw significant changes in literature and publishing, with the emergence of new voices and styles. The term "modern first edition" is often associated with collectible books, especially those that are considered significant in the literary world. Collectors are often interested in obtaining first editions of works by important authors or those with cultural or historical significance. When identifying a modern first edition, collectors typically look for the first printing or the first edition of a book, which is the initial version published. Features such as the dust jacket, condition of the book, and any specific notations or statements indicating it is a first edition contribute to its collectible value. It's worth noting that the concept of "modern first edition" can evolve over time, and the definition may
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vary among collectors, booksellers, and scholars. Additionally, the specific criteria for what is considered a first edition can vary by publisher and country.
these traditions while incorporating modern design elements.
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It's important to note that the concept of fine bindings is subjective, and different collectors may appreciate different styles and periods.
What date range and type of book is referred to as
When identifying a book with a fine binding, collectors and enthusiasts often look for characteristics such as hand-tooled leather, gilt decorations, marbled endpapers, and high-quality paper. The presence of a fine binding can significantly enhance the aesthetic and monetary value of a book.
Fine Bindings on Books?
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ChatGPT "Fine bindings" refer to books that have been bound in an aesthetically pleasing and high-quality manner. These bindings often feature elaborate designs, skilled craftsmanship, and the use of fine materials. The date range for books with fine bindings can vary, but they are generally associated with certain historical periods and specific bookbinding traditions. Here are some key points: 19th Century: The 19th century saw a revival of interest in fine bookbinding, particularly during the Arts and Crafts movement. Craftsmen like William Morris played a significant role in promoting handcrafted and beautifully designed book bindings. Arts and Crafts Movement (Late 19th to Early 20th Century): The Arts and Crafts movement, which emerged in the late 19th century, emphasized the value of craftsmanship and the decorative arts. Fine bindings from this period often reflect the principles of this movement, featuring hand-tooling, highquality leather, and intricate designs. Art Nouveau and Art Deco (Late 19th to Early 20th Century): The Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements, which spanned the late 19th to early 20th centuries, also influenced bookbinding. Art Nouveau bindings are known for their flowing, organic designs, while Art Deco bindings exhibit more geometric and stylized patterns. Private Presses: Fine bindings are often associated with books produced by private presses. Private presses, such as the Kelmscott Press (founded by William Morris), were known for their attention to detail, high-quality materials, and limited editions. Modern Fine Bindings (20th Century Onward): Fine bindings continue to be created by skilled artisans and binders in the present day. While the historical periods mentioned above are significant, contemporary binders may draw inspiration from
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Children's Illustrated and Illustrated?
ChatGPT "Children's illustrated" and "illustrated" books can cover a broad range of time periods and styles, as illustrations have been a part of book publishing for centuries. Here are some general points regarding the date range and types of books associated with these terms: Children's Illustrated Books: 19th Century Onward: Illustrated children's books became more prevalent in the 19th century with the rise of children's literature. Classic examples include illustrated editions of fairy tales, fables, and adventure stories. Golden Age of Illustration (Late 19th to Early 20th Century): This period is often referred to as the Golden Age of Illustration, featuring iconic illustrators such as Arthur Rackham, Beatrix Potter, and Kate Greenaway. These artists significantly influenced the visual style of children's books. Illustrated Books (General): Medieval Manuscripts: Illustrated books date back to medieval manuscripts, where intricate illustrations accompanied religious texts and other works. Renaissance and Early Modern Period: Illustrated books continued to be produced during the Renaissance and early modern period. Woodcuts and engravings were commonly used for illustrations. Art Nouveau and Art Deco (Late 19th to Early 20th Century): The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw a variety of illustrated books with Art Nouveau and Art Deco influences, not limited to children's literature. Contemporary Illustrated Books: 20th Century Onward: Illustrations continue to be a crucial part of both children's and adult literature in contemporary times. Artists like Maurice Sendak
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(Where the Wild Things Are) and Quentin Blake (known for illustrating Roald Dahl's books) have made significant contributions to the field. When identifying and collecting illustrated or children's illustrated books, the specific illustrator and artistic style can be important considerations. Collectors often seek first editions with original illustrations, as well as books with notable illustrators. Keep in mind that the appreciation of illustrated books is subjective, and individual tastes can vary. Whether you're interested in historical illustrated works or modern children's books, there's a rich and diverse world of illustrated literature to explore.
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Fine Press Book or Private Press Book?
ChatGPT Fine press books, also known as private press books, are typically associated with a commitment to craftsmanship, high-quality materials, and attention to detail in the printing and binding process. These books are often produced by small, independent presses that prioritize the artistry of bookmaking. Here are some general points regarding the date range and types of books associated with the term "fine press book": Arts and Crafts Movement (Late 19th to Early 20th Century): The roots of the fine press movement can be traced back to the Arts and Crafts movement, which emerged in the late 19th century. This movement emphasized the value of craftsmanship and the importance of handmade objects. Private Press Movement (Late 19th Century Onward): The private press movement gained momentum in the late 19th century and continued into the 20th century. Private presses were often founded by individuals or small groups with a passion for book arts. Notable presses include the Kelmscott Press (founded by William Morris) and the Doves Press. 20th Century Onward:
traditional techniques alongside modern design sensibilities. Characteristics of Fine Press Books: Limited Editions: Fine press books are often produced in limited quantities, sometimes numbered and signed by the author, illustrator, or both. High-Quality Materials: Fine press books are known for the use of premium materials, including handmade paper, fine leather, and quality bindings. Typography and Printing: Attention to typography and printing techniques is a hallmark of fine press books. Letterpress printing, where each page is manually typeset and printed, is often employed. Illustrations: Many fine press books feature original illustrations, often created by renowned artists. Collectors of fine press books appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship involved in their production. The value of these books often lies in their rarity, the quality of their materials, and the artistic merit of the illustrations and design.
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Antiquarian?
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Fine press activity continued into the 20th century and beyond. Various presses around the world, such as the Limited Editions Club and the Grabhorn Press, produced finely crafted books with limited print runs.
Incunabula are books that were printed before the year 1501, during the early days of printing. These are highly sought after by collectors and fall under the category of antiquarian books. 16th to 18th Century:
Contemporary Fine Press Books: Fine press books are still being produced today by both established and emerging presses. Contemporary fine press books may incorporate
Books from the 16th to the 18th century, often referred to as the "Early Modern" period, are commonly classified as antiquarian. This includes works from
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the Renaissance, the Enlightenment. 19th Century Onward:
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While books from the 19th century might not always be categorized as antiquarian in a strict sense, certain rare or significant editions from this period are often sought after by collectors. Types of Antiquarian Books: Antiquarian books can encompass a wide range of genres, including literature, history, science, philosophy, and more. The rarity, condition, and historical importance of a book contribute to its classification as an antiquarian item. Manuscripts and Handwritten Works: Beyond printed books, handwritten manuscripts and documents, particularly those from earlier centuries, are also considered antiquarian. Collectors and enthusiasts of antiquarian books often appreciate the historical context, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of these items. Factors such as the edition, condition, provenance, and any unique features contribute to the value of an antiquarian book. Keep in mind that the term is flexible, and the definition may vary among collectors and scholars.
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