Fall of Poland Containing an Analytical and a Philosophical Account of the Causes Which Conspired in the Ruin of That Nation Together with a History of the Country from Its Origin , in Two Volumes by Saxton, L.C. (Luther Calvin) - 1851

London: Printed by J. Wright ...for Vernor and Hood, Etc. , 1804. Two volumes rebound later 19th century preserving calf boards, the backs with red and black morocco labels with ornate floral gilt designs, marbled end papers, all edges gilt. Near Fine, minor foxing, a few small chips to labels, extensive bibliographical notes in pencil front end page Vol. I. With the small oval leather bookplates of the Huth Library. Noted British bibliophile Henry Huth (1815-1878) whose collection was continued by his son Alfred and was auctioned under the catalogue title "The Famous Library of Printed Books, Illuminated Manuscripts, Autograph Letters and Engravings, collected by ... Which will be Sold by Auction, by Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 15th November 1911-22nd June 1920". . Later Edition. Full Calf. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paris: Maison La Briffe, 1799. Fine binding signed Hatchards-Piccadilly, the oldest bookshop in London. Three volumes in modern half polished calf over buckram boards, the backs with two black morocco labels and intricate gilt decorations, tops gilt, marbled end papers, Near Fine, the lightest of edge wear. iv, 360, 360, 312 pp. Half-titles in Vols. II and III. Each volume with a frontis illustration, Fine in all volumes. An uncommon history in lovely binding with exceptional plates. . First Edition. Half Polished Calf. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Tours and Paris : chez Letourmy and Berry, 1795. "traduction nouvelle, adresse´e du Donjeon de Vincennes, par Mirabeau, l'ai^ne´, a` Sophie Ruffey." No dates, published 1795-96. A portrait of Mirabeau, engraved by Voysard after Borel, frontispiece to volume I; portrait of Sophie, engraved by Elluin after Borel, frontispiece of volume II; engraving by Dupreel after Marillier, frontispiece of volume III, 12 figures out of text engraved by Elluin after Borel. Finely bound in contemporary green straight-grain morocco, all edges gilt, gilt inner dentelles, with added ruling and decorative gilt acorn motifs at corners on paste downs & flyleaves, armorial book plate. Very Good, corners and spine ends rubbed, spines darkened, light soiling to boards, modest scattered toning. Laid into Vol. I an engraved portrait of Mirabeau, engraved by Mariage after F. Bonneville, that appears to have been taken from another publication. A handsome set in period binding. . First Translated… Read More

Paris: Librairie Hachette et Cie, 1911. ASSOCIATION COPY, presented by the author to his brother, the noted actor Marcel Boulenger, inscribed at the half-title page - "A Marcel Boulenger........ par Jacques Boulenger". Finely bound in half crushed tan morocco over marbled boards, five raised bands with gilt lettering back, marbled end papers, top edge gilt. Near Fine, front hinge starting to open at top edge, small rubs at corners. . SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. Half Morocco over Marbled Boar. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Presentation Copy.

Paris: Librairie Hachette et Cie, 1888. Finely bound in full crushed brown morocco, the back and boards richly gilt featuring the coat of arms of Joan of Arc - a sword between a crown in chief and two fleurs-de-lys. Wide inner gilt dentelles, marbled end papers, the top edge gilt Illustrated with ten etchings after drawings by Bida by Boilvin, Boulard, Champollion, Courtry, Géry-Richard, Milius and Monziès. ix, 188 pages, each page of text decorated with a red frame. Near Fine, scant rubbing at edges, widely scattered and faint spots of toning. A quite tasteful and lovely binding. . First Edition Thus. Crushed Morocco. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1929. Six volumes finely bound in contemporary half dark blue morocco over blue buckram boards, marbled end papers, top edges gilt, stamp signed by The Atelier Bindery for Charles Scribner's Sons. Forsyte family folded genealogical table at rear of Vol. 1 is Fine. Illustrated frontispieces and decorated title pages. No limitation page. Near Fine, small rubs at corners. A quite handsome set indeed. A heavy set, please be advised added shipping charges will be requested for international orders. . First Edition Thus. Half Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1890. Published 1890-91. Six volume bound in contemporary red polished calf over red buckram boards, five raised bands with gilt lettering and decorations back, marbled end papers, tops gilt, signed binding by Birdsall, Northampton. Vols. I, III and V: Autobiographical and Political. Vols. II, IV and VI: Critical and Literary. Near Fine, slight rubbing to calf at spine ends and corners. Giuseppe (Joseph) Mazzini (1805-1872) was an Italian writer and political activist who played a large part in helping to found a unified democratic republic of Italy. A heavy set, please be advised added shipping charges will be requested for international orders. . New Edition. Half Polished Calf. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: George Routledge & Sons, 1887. Four volumes bound uniformly in signed George Routledge & Sons contemporary half brown pebbled morocco over marbled boards, five raised bands with gilt lettering back, marbled end papers, tops gilt. Very Good Plus, the bookplate of Bavid Bixler front paste downs, moderate spotting., light rubbing at tips. Sappho published by Guillaume et Cie, Paris, 1887, illustrated by Rossi, Myrbach, etc., engraved by Guilluame Brothers. The other three volumes published by George Routledge and Sons, London and New York, Tarascon illustrated by Montegut, De Myrbach, Picard, Rossi. On the Alps translated by Henry Frith, illustrated by Aranda, De Beaumont, Montenard, Myrbach and Rossi. La Belle translated by R. Routledge, illustrated by Montegut. Quite uncommon bound finely as a set and in the English translations. . Second British Edition. Half Pebbled Morocco. Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Amsterdam: Zacharie Chatelain,, 1749. Four volumes bound in contemporary calf, the backs with gilt floral decorations, marbled end papers, red edges, bearing the bookplate of M. de Sampigny, lieutenant-general in the Sénéchaussée d'Auvergne. Near Fine, small rubs at corners, the pages clean and bright without even a hint of toning or foxing. A quite lovely set. . First Edition. Calf. Near Fine. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Paris: Chez Henrichs, 1803. With the royal bookplate of Antoine d'Orléans (1824-1890), Duke of Montpensier, who was the youngest son of King Louis Philippe of France and his wife Maria Amelia Teresa of the Two Sicilies. He was a noted early collector of photography. Bound in full vellum, gilt rules and lettering, marbled end papers, top edge gilt, ribbon marker. Near Fine, light soiling to vellum, end papers a bit toned. cxiii, 259 pp., with frontis engraving, 5 engravings and 4 engraved musical plates in text. Attributed to the Marquis Joseph-Etienne de Surville (1755-1798), a descendant of Clotilde. A lovely copy with distinguished provenance. . First Edition. Vellum. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.