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Tartuffe & the Would-Be Gentleman

Tartuffe & the Would-Be Gentleman

by Moliere

The Easton Press. Near Fine. 1980. Collector's Edition. Hardcover. Part of the 100 Greatest Books Ever Written Series. Full leather binding, gilt lettering in 22k Gold, moire fabric endpapers, satin ribbon marker still in original position. A NF copy; Oblong Small 4to 9" - 11" tall .
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£32.52
The Poetical Works of Samuel Lover

The Poetical Works of Samuel Lover

by Lover, Samuel

New York: D. & J. Sadlier & Co., 1884. 450 pages. Solid with bumps on the corners of the covers with some fraying of the cloth and the covers show some light wear. Some pencil writing on the front free end paper, the rest of the interior is unmarked.. Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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£24.39
Omar Khajjam Rubaijat. Die Sinnsprüche Omars des Zeltmachers. Aus dem Persischen übertragen von Friedrich Rosen.

Omar Khajjam Rubaijat. Die Sinnsprüche Omars des Zeltmachers. Aus dem Persischen übertragen von Friedrich Rosen.

by Omar Khajjam (Omar Khayyam)

Stuttgart: Deutschen Verlags-Anstalt, 1914. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good. Paul Haustien. [4],32,[2],38pp. Full marroon morocco with elaborate gilt design to cover and spine, all edges gilt, gilt floral endpapers, in slipcase. Published in an edition of 300 copies,of which this is No. 203. Very minor wear to boards, spine is chipped at both ends, cracking along joints, boards holding and binding is tight. Slipcase is worn mainly along edges and corners. Text is in German, printed on a heavy card... Read more about this item
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£77.23
The Knights of Aristophanes Acted at Athens at the Lenaean Festival B.C. 424. The Greek Text Revised with a Translation Into Corresponding Metres Introduction and Commentary

The Knights of Aristophanes Acted at Athens at the Lenaean Festival B.C. 424. The Greek Text Revised with a Translation Into Corresponding Metres Introduction and Commentary

by Rogers, Benjamin Bickley

London: George Bell & Sons, 1910. Hardback, bound by Deighton Bell & Co. in red full-leather, gilt titles and decoration to spine, decorative gilt borders to boards. Marbled edges and end-papers. 21cm x 17cm. l, 247pp, [2]. Spine a little faded and rubbed. A little sporadic foxing. A very pleasing copy. (an17). Hard Cover. Very Good.
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£48.00
Effi Briest. Roman von Theodor Fontane. Mit Steinzeichnungen von Max Liebermann

Effi Briest. Roman von Theodor Fontane. Mit Steinzeichnungen von Max Liebermann

by Liebermann, Max; Fontane, Theodor

[Berlin]: [Maximilian-Gesellschaft (text printed at: Officina Serpentis; lithos at: W. Lassally)], 1927. First edition with these illustrations. De luxe edition, one of 325 numbered copies. Printed on hand made paper with the watermark of the Maximilian-Gesellschaft. In original limp vellum, with gilt ornaments of gothic-geometric and Biedermeier-floral double-frame, and a butterfly on a cross in the middle on front panel. Spine and rear panel also with gilt title and ornamentation. Binding designed by... Read more about this item
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£4,228.06
Scherzi Poetici

Scherzi Poetici

by (Parozzi, Filippo)

Modena: Printed at the Stamperia Ducale by Giuseppe Conte Fabrizj, 1791. Small 4to.  212 x 148 mm., (8 ½ x 6 inches).  Engraved title-page, 31 leaves.  Illustrated with an engraved title, within an ornamental boarder designed and engraved by Gasparo Gaiani.  Bound in contemporary Italian mottled calf, spine tooled in gilt, red edges, red peppermint striped endpapers, beautifully preserved. Fine copy of the only edition of Parozzi's poems.  A rare collection of 26 love poems, some on true love,... Read more about this item
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£1,097.96
The History of Pendennis: His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy [2 Volume Set]

The History of Pendennis: His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy [2 Volume Set]

by Thackeray, William Makepeace

London: Smith, Elder & Co. , 1894. Hardbacks, half-calf, marbled paper covered boards and end-papers. Decorative gilt spines. 2 volume set. xiv, 427pp; viii, 424pp. With illustrations by the author. Bindings a little rubbed. Previous owner's bookplate to front pastedowns. A splendid set. A heavy set, additional postage may be required for orders outside the UK. (bs120). Hard Cover. Very Good.
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£50.00
Osudy Dobreho Vojaka Svejka za Svetove Valky. Illustroval Josef Lada. [1-46.] [The Good Soldier Svejk. Illustrated by Josef Lada. 1-46.]

Osudy Dobreho Vojaka Svejka za Svetove Valky. Illustroval Josef Lada. [1-46.] [The Good Soldier Svejk. Illustrated by Josef Lada. 1-46.]

by Hasek, Jaroslav; Lada, Josef; [Heartfield, John]

Prague: Karel Synek, 1936. Complete set of 46 volumes. In publisher's photographically illustrated wrappers, designed by John Heartfield. Cover of first volume printed in color. With numerous text illustrations by Josef Lada. Untrimmed. Cove of vol. 23 is loose. Some volumes slightly creased at edges. Otherwise in fine condition.. Complete set of 46 volumes. In publisher's photographically illustrated wrappers, designed by John Heartfield. Cover of first volume printed in color. With numerous text... Read more about this item
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£2,114.52
The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy;

The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy;

by Alfred Burton

Fine example of Riviere and Son binding in exceptional condition (see image). Full deep red morocco with gilt rule to boards; 5 raised bands and intricate gilt detailing to spine. Gilt ruled edges; intricate inner dentelles; all edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Frontispiece (with tissue guard) and 15 aquatint hors-texte plates throughout. Includes an advertisement page after title page stating this book would have been released earlier, but "impediments" and the plates delayed its release. There is also... Read more about this item
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£471.48
Divozione Pratica Ai Santi Angeli Custodi with fore-edge painting.

Divozione Pratica Ai Santi Angeli Custodi with fore-edge painting.

Fore-edge painting in fine 18th Century Italian Binding. Devotional work on Angels. An unusual and well-executed fore-edge painting divided into three ovals, with scenes of guardian angels warding off the devil in various ways. ; 12mo; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail.
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£1,503.86
Filling Spaces / Slow Waltz on a Glass Harmonica [Limited Edition]

Filling Spaces / Slow Waltz on a Glass Harmonica [Limited Edition]

by Tom Savage

New York: Nalanda University Press, 1980. Very good. [New York]: Nalanda University Press, [1980]. First Edition, Limited to 250 copies. Quarto (28cm.); two volumes bound dos-a-dos; publisher's white staple bound card wrappers illustrated by Alice Notley; text printed from typescript on rectos only. Margins a bit rubbed and toned, faint crease across cover of "Slow Waltz" else a Very Good example. Uncommon and substantial collection by the New York School poet published under the auspices of the... Read more about this item
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£203.22
John Keats. Poetical Works and Other Writings. Edited with Notes and Appendices by H. Buxton Forman. Revised with Additions by Maurice Buxton Forman. With an Introduction by John Masefield. Hampstead Edition in the publisher's slipcases.

John Keats. Poetical Works and Other Writings. Edited with Notes and Appendices by H. Buxton Forman. Revised with Additions by Maurice Buxton Forman. With an Introduction by John Masefield. Hampstead Edition in the publisher's slipcases.

by John Keats

Half grained navy morocco. Edited with Notes and Appendices by H. Buxton Forman. With an Introduction by John Masefield. Signed by both Forman & Masefield. Number 836 of only 1050 copies. ; 8vo ; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail.
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£2,926.44
The Ecclesiazusae of Aristophanes Acted at Athens in the Year B.C. 393. The Greek Text Revised with a Translation Into Corresponding Metres Introduction and Commentary

The Ecclesiazusae of Aristophanes Acted at Athens in the Year B.C. 393. The Greek Text Revised with a Translation Into Corresponding Metres Introduction and Commentary

by Rogers, Benjamin Bickley

London: George Bell & Sons, 1902. Hardback, bound by Deighton Bell & Co. in red full-leather, gilt titles and decoration to spine, decorative gilt borders to boards. Marbled edges and end-papers. 21cm x 17cm. xxxvii, 238pp. Spine and part of rear board slightly faded. A little wear. Previous owner's bookplate to front pastedown. Minor foxing. A very pleasing copy. (an17). Hard Cover. Very Good.
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£48.00
Confessionale di Sancto Antonio Arcivescovo de Firenze

Confessionale di Sancto Antonio Arcivescovo de Firenze

by Saint Antoninus

Venezia: Santo Moyle for Francesco di Alessandro Bindoni and Mapheo Pasini, 1534. First. Parchment. Good. Rare Venetian edition of the confessional work of Saint Antonino. Confessionale di Sancto Antonio Arcivescovo de Firenze del Ordine di Predicatori - Venezia - 1534 Colophon: Printed in Venice in Santo Moyle for Francesco di Alessandro Bindoni and Mapheo Pasini companions. In April. MDXXXIIII). 1534 Saint Antoninus [Editor] Bindoni, Francesco & Pasini, Maffeo Hard parchment with handwritten title... Read more about this item
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£821.56
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF PAINTINGS BY "THE MEN OF 1830" FORMING THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MR. H. S. HENRY, PHILADELPHIA [1907] ---Together With-- De Luxe Illustrated Catalogue of TWENTY-ONE MASTERPIECES COLLECTED BY... MR. H.S. HENRY OF PHILA [1910]

ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF PAINTINGS BY "THE MEN OF 1830" FORMING THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MR. H. S. HENRY, PHILADELPHIA [1907] ---Together With-- De Luxe Illustrated Catalogue of TWENTY-ONE MASTERPIECES COLLECTED BY... MR. H.S. HENRY OF PHILA [1910]

by Henry, H.S

Philadelphia: Privately Printed. First Editions. FINE TO NEAR-FINE CONDITION - First title is LIMITED TO ONLY 50 COPIES printed on Japan vellum in 1907. The second "De Luxe" title is the "SUBSCRIBER'S COPY No. 1" of 125 copies printed on Japan vellum in 1910. ________ BINDINGS: Both copies bound in FULLL GREEN MOROCCO with raised bands by the OLDACH COMPANY of Philadelphia, titles in gilt on front covers, gILT rules around board perimeters; top page edges gilt; morocco... Read more about this item
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£690.96
En 1900. (Préface de Léon Bourgeois.) (Copy of Franz Joseph I of Austria)

En 1900. (Préface de Léon Bourgeois.) (Copy of Franz Joseph I of Austria)

by Paul Gers

Paris: Matine, 1901. A unique copy handsomely bound in full red morocco. In very good condition. Small stain on the binding and little bit worn.. A unique copy handsomely bound in full red morocco. Special copy given to Franz Joseph I of Austria. The contents are a series of illustrated essays on the forty-one countries which participated in the exhibition. Signed by Paul Gers.
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£8,455.14
William Shakespeare: A Biography (Extra-Illustrated; 2 Volumes - Complete)

William Shakespeare: A Biography (Extra-Illustrated; 2 Volumes - Complete)

by Charles Knight (Ed.)

Half red morocco with gilt rule and marbled boards; 5 raised bands and gilt detailing to spine. Marbled endpapers; top edge gilt. Bound by Rose Bindery, Boston. Extensively illustrated with many engravings, portraits, and the like, some in full color. India paper proofs of Knight's text in only fair condition. Light wear to exterior (see image). Volume 2 has water damage to base of interior at spine. 12 x 17 inches.
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£4,877.40
A kerék. 1936. IX. évfolyam 1-3 szám. [The Wheel. 1936. Year IX., Issue 1-3.]

A kerék. 1936. IX. évfolyam 1-3 szám. [The Wheel. 1936. Year IX., Issue 1-3.]

by [Csemiczky, Tihamér]

[Budapest]: Magyar Ruggyantaáru Gyár, 1936. First edition. In publisher's illustrated wrappers by Tihamér Csemizcky. Numerous illustrations throughout. Spine and extremities somewhat worn. Solved crossword puzzle in pencil on last page. Altogether in fine condition.. First edition. In publisher's illustrated wrappers by Tihamér Csemizcky. Numerous illustrations throughout. 36 p. Modernist illustration by Tihamér Csemiczky on the cover of a Hungarian automobile magazine. The magazine was... Read more about this item
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£423.68
Oedipus the King

Oedipus the King

by Sophocles

The Easton Press. Near Fine. 1980. Collector's Edition. Hardcover. Collector's Edition. Full leather binding, gilt lettering in 22k Gold, moire fabric endpapers, satin ribbon marker still in original position. ; Oblong Small 4to 9" - 11" tall .
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£32.52
THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS AND OTHER RITES AND CEREMONIES OF THE CHURCH; THE HOLY BIBLE CONTAINING THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS [Two Volumes]

THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS AND OTHER RITES AND CEREMONIES OF THE CHURCH; THE HOLY BIBLE CONTAINING THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS [Two Volumes]

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1852/53. Hardcover. Small Octavos, Two volumes. In Very Good condition. Spines brown and paneled with gilt lettering. Fully bound in brown pebbled Moroccan leather with brass edges and latch. Clay endpapers. Light rubbing and shelf wear. Textblock interiors clean, gilt exteriors lightly rubbed. The Book of Common Prayer has moderate edgewear to head of spine and the front gutter is loose. Head fore edge corner of back panel has dark stain. Shelved in case 4. This Holy... Read more about this item
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£284.52
Peer Gynt

Peer Gynt

by Henrik Ibsen

The Easton Press. Near Fine. 1985. Collector's Edition. Hardcover. Collector's Library of Famous Editions. Full leather binding, gilt lettering in 22k Gold, moire fabric endpapers, satin ribbon marker still in original position. ; Oblong Small 4to 9" - 11" tall .
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£32.52
Poems

Poems

by Ingelow, Jean

Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1864. Full-Leather. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 256pp. Marroon leather, raised bands, gilt lettering to spine, gilt filleting, gilt dentelles, marroon marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Small patches of wear to corners and spine ends, some wear to joints, contents age-toned, small bookseller label on front pastedown, inscription dated March 1865 on front free endpaper. A compilation of the author's poems in a very handsomel leather... Read more about this item
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£20.32
The Life & Opinions of Tristram Shandy

The Life & Opinions of Tristram Shandy

by Lawrence Sterne

The Easton Press. Near Fine. 1980. Collector's Edition. Hardcover. Part of the 100 Greatest Books Ever Written Series. Full leather binding, gilt lettering in 22k Gold, moire fabric endpapers, satin ribbon marker still in original position. A NF copy; Oblong Small 4to 9" - 11" tall .
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£32.52
Lyra Elegantiarum: A Collection of Some of the Best Specimens of Vers de Societe and Vers d'Occasion in the English Language by Deceased Authors

Lyra Elegantiarum: A Collection of Some of the Best Specimens of Vers de Societe and Vers d'Occasion in the English Language by Deceased Authors

by Locker, Frederick (Ed.)

London: Edward Moxon & Co, 1867. First Edition. Leather. Near Fine. 12mo (163 x 103mm). Pp. xx, 360. Full midnight blue morocco, beautifully gilt, with fleur-de-lis, and circular floral devices, with small stars in between, with a large harp in the middle, within double ruled borders, similarly styled spine and matching rear board. All edges gilt. Generous turn-ins with matching designs, dark blue silk endpapers. Original brown cloth cover and spine bound-in at rear. Title-page stamped by the New... Read more about this item
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£882.90
The Thesmophoriazusae of Aristophanes Acted at Athens in the Year B.C. 410. The Greek Text Revised with a Translation Into Corresponding Metres Introduction and Commentary

The Thesmophoriazusae of Aristophanes Acted at Athens in the Year B.C. 410. The Greek Text Revised with a Translation Into Corresponding Metres Introduction and Commentary

by Rogers, Benjamin Bickley

London: George Bell & Sons, 1904. Hardback, bound by Deighton Bell & Co. in red full-leather, gilt titles and decoration to spine, decorative gilt borders to boards. Marbled edges and end-papers. 21cm x 17cm. xlii, [2], 229pp. Spine a little faded, minor rubbing to binding. Previous owner's bookplate to front pastedown. Minor foxing. A very pleasing copy. (an17). Hard Cover. Very Good.
Item Price
£48.00
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