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An Academy for Grown Horsemen - with the Annals of Horsemanship

An Academy for Grown Horsemen - with the Annals of Horsemanship

by Gambado, Geoffrey

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London: Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe. Near Fine. 1809. Hardcover. One 5cm and one 10cm chip to top and bottom of spine. ; Hand written note laid in (initials, W. W. ) states: Academy for Grown Horsemen - twenty nine plates designed by Bunbury and etched by Rowlandson (as called for in the Directions to the Binder) . . . The twelve plates illustrating An Academy for Grown Horsemen are signed, H. Bunbury del - Rowlandson scul and are dated June 11 -1808. The plates illustrating the Annals of Horsemanship, except the first & fourth, are signed H. Bunbury del - Rowlandson - scul. And have Teggs [? ] -, dated May 4, 1808. These two works which are paged continuously, first appeared with Bunbury's illustrations in 1787 & 1791. These are the scarce plates as used in the Duodecimo (and first) edition, published in 1808. Smooth brown leather with gilt borders, and raised bands with gilt floral compartments; and gilt lettering and floral corners and borders over ruby red leather of that… Read More
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Die Weiße Pelzkappe Weihnachtserzählung

Die Weiße Pelzkappe Weihnachtserzählung

by Lienert, Meinrad

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Stolberg IM Rheinland: Leufgens Verlag. Near Fine. 1962. Hardcover. ; In german language. Black and white drawings. ; Drawings; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 31 pages .
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Don Juan

Don Juan

by Thornton, Alfred

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London: Thomas Kelly. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1822. Hardcover. Slight shelfwear along edges of spine, only. ; Full bound in crimson crushed and polished morocco. T. E. G. Red silk bookmark. W. Root & Son, Binders, London. Bright gilt floral borders on both covers; bright gilt floral compartments, with five raised bands and gilt lettering. Gilt dentelle edges on inside covers. Marbled endpapers. Two volumes. Colored engravings in the style of George Cruishank, by Atkinson. 1821 - 1822.; Vol. 1 & 2; Colored Engravings; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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The Flyers of the Hunt

The Flyers of the Hunt

by Mills, John

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London: "the Field" Office, Strand; Ward and Lock. Near Fine. 1859. 1st. Hardcover. Rebound in green leather covers with gilt borders and hunting scene of horse and rider following three hounds following the fox diagonally across the front cover. Five raised bands and gilt decorations and lettering on spine. Marbled endpapers with gilt dentelles. Bound by Root & Son. Binder has included former covers and spine in rear. A. E. G. Red ribbon bookmark. Six vivid hand-colored plates. ; Hand-painted; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 114 pages .
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The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote De La Mancha. Translated with an  Introduction by John Ormsby.

The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote De La Mancha. Translated with an Introduction by John Ormsby.

by Cervantes, Saavedra Miguel De

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Barcelona, Spain: The Limited Editions Club. Near Fine. 1933. Hardcover. There are some chips to the glassine covers, but they have preserved their purpose of protecting the decorated boards and cloth spine with bright gilt lettering. ; A Rare set, 2 volumes, in Near Fine condition. Limited edition, number #138 out of 1500 signed by the illustrator. Glassine covers for both volumes. Slipcase is in Very Good condition - some minor shelf wear, intact, with paper label on spine and #138 at bottom. Tissue guards for each plate. Deckled pages. A heavy set. Because of weight or size of some books, additional postage may be required. We will notify you if it is necessary to charge you an additional amount. You will then have the option of cancelling the order. ; Wood block print; 4to 11" - 13" tall .
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The Isles of Shoals An Historical Sketch

The Isles of Shoals An Historical Sketch

by Jenness, John Scribner

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New York: Hurd & Houghton. Good+ with no dust jacket. 1873. Hardcover. Although the front board has bright gilt lettering and graphic there is a water stain on lower corner that affects the inside cover corner, as well as the endpaper. The rear board is also water stained, but not so noticeably on the inside rear board. Chip to the top edge of the spine, but does not affect the lettering; Top edge gilt. A clean, tight binding. All three folding maps are in very good condition except there is one 2" closed tear along one seam. ; Folding Maps; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 182 pages .
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The Life and Poetical Works of the Rev. George Crabbe.  A New Edition,  with Portrait and Vignette

The Life and Poetical Works of the Rev. George Crabbe. A New Edition, with Portrait and Vignette

by Crabbe, Rev. George

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London: John Murray. Good. 1854. Hardcover. Covers and spine detached, intact. Some shelfwear along the edges. Three small paper strips have been pasted on the upper right hand corner of the front endpaper to obliterate some writing. ; Other than the defects noted this is an attractive volume in full red leather with gilt borders and elaborate floral patterns and stamped covers. The spine has raised bands, and gilt stamped and elaborate floral compartments. A. E. G. A full-page portrait of the author painted by Thomas Phillips, R. A. , engraved by W. Holl , along with the title page of the 1851 edition, precedes the present title page. Index. Someone owning another copy may be interested in marrying their copy with this very attractive binding. Reattaching the present binding with the text block is another option, of course. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 584 pages .
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The New Bath Guide Or Memoirs of the B-N-R-D Family in a Series of  Poetical Epistles

The New Bath Guide Or Memoirs of the B-N-R-D Family in a Series of Poetical Epistles

by Anstey, Christopher

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London: Hurst, Chance, and Co.. Fine. 1830. 1st thus. Hardcover. Full reddish-brown leather with bright gilt floral borders on both covers; five raised bands and compartmental floral and lettering in bright gilt. Bright gilt detrilles on inside covers. Marbled endpapers. T. E. G. Bound by Launder. Yellow ribbon bookmark. Handmade bookplate on inside front cover. On third blank page is inscription by editor to Thomas Hill "as a testimony of esteem. " Pencilled note below references pp xxxv and xxxvi, where Dr. Hill, critic, is mentioned. An extremely nice and attractive copy. ; Etched Plates; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 176 pages .
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Old English Colour-Prints Edited by Charles Holme

Old English Colour-Prints Edited by Charles Holme

by Salaman, Malcolm C.

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London: The Studio. Very Good+. 1909. Hardcover. Rubbed corners - one bumped, but not frayed. ; Three-quartered red leather. Gilt borders on covers; gilt patterned and gilt lettering on spine. Five raised bands on spine. 42 pages of text and 40 tipped-in plates. Beautiful copy that will enhance any library shelf. ; Mezzotint; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 42 pages .
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Old Shrines and Ivy

Old Shrines and Ivy

by Winter, William

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New York: MacMillan. Very Good+. 1892. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Some slight scuffs on covers and spine. ; Rebound (by A. D. F. RaIndolph? ) In three/quarter tan leather boards. Four raised bands with gilt lettering and borders on spine. Marbled endpapers to match covers. Publisher's advertisement laid in of dollar novels including, The Lesson of the Master, and other Stories, by Henry James. Limited edition of 250 copies. An excellent copy for a gift or for the bookshelf. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 296 pages .
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The Oxford Illustrated Crown Edition Trollope; [Can You Forgive Her? , 2  Vols, Phineas Finn, 2...

The Oxford Illustrated Crown Edition Trollope; [Can You Forgive Her? , 2 Vols, Phineas Finn, 2 Vols, the Eustace Diamonds, 2 Vols, Phineas Redux, 2 Vols, the Prime Minister, the Duke's Children, the Warden, 2 Vols, Barchester Towers, 2 Vols. ] 15 Volume Set

by Trollope, Anthony

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London: Oxford University Press. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1948. Hardcover. There is some ageing shades or foxing on some of the end papers, but, otherwise, a very handsome and attractive set. More images upon request. ; This is the full 15 volume Crown Edition with six volumes in two-volume set slip cases. Illustrated by Hector Whistler, Edward Ardizzone, Lynton Lamb, Charles Mozley, et al. Published at various times in the 1950's. Maroon cloth binding with bright gilt lettering on the spines. ; The Oxford Trollope Crown Edition Series; Color Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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Pierce Egan's Finish to the Adventures of Tom, Jerry, and Logic In Their  Pursuits through...

Pierce Egan's Finish to the Adventures of Tom, Jerry, and Logic In Their Pursuits through Life in and out of London

by Egan, Pierce

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Bristol, UK: G. Virtue. Very Good+. 1830. Hardcover. Just the slightest of wear to a few edges, but overall a very attractive volume that is clean and sound throughout. Would enhance anyone's library shelf. ; Three quarter leather, five raised bands on spine. Bright gilt borders and lettering on spine, and bright gilt borders on front cover. Marbled endpapers in front and rear. 36 color illustrations by Cruikshank. Bill of sale from 1924 laid in. ; Color Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 368 pages .
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The Pilgrims of the Thames, in Search of the National!

The Pilgrims of the Thames, in Search of the National!

by Egan, Pierce

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London: Thomas Tegg. Very Good+. 1839. Hardcover. Very minor shelfwear along some edges. Sunned spine which, nevertheless, remains bright and rich-colored; one small scuff in one of the floral compartments. ; 3/4 leather - dark brown covers with gilt borders; and rich tan, sunned spine with raised bands and gilt floral and bordered compartments and lettering. Marbled endpapers. Frontispiece with tissue guard depicting whimsical characters, and Source and Mouth of the Thames, and First and Last Bridge over the Thames. Center character appears in some of the 23 illustrations. An extremely attractive copy, beautifully bound by Bayton. ; Etchings; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 375 pages .
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The Romances of Alexandre Dumas. Vicomte De Bragelonne

The Romances of Alexandre Dumas. Vicomte De Bragelonne

by Dumas, Alexandre

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Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine. 1893. Hardcover. Because of notations in a companion volume: " 3/4 Best French Levant - Crushed." [and printed on upper edge of page: ] "G. P. Putnam's Sons," we believe this to be an exact similar binding. This is one of the finest leather bindings. Gilt borders on edge of leather covers. Five raised bands with gilt decorations. Gilt bordered compartments. Gilt lettering. Green linen endpapers matching one quarter cover. Top edge gilt. Green-ribbed silk bookmark. ; The Romances of Alexandre Dumas. Handy Library Edition Series; Vol. 4; Drawings & Etching; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall; 664 pages .
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Sailing Directions for South America. Part II La Plata, Patagonia,  Magellan Strait, Tierra Del...

Sailing Directions for South America. Part II La Plata, Patagonia, Magellan Strait, Tierra Del Fuego, Falkland Islands, Staten Island, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru

by King, Captain Philip Parker, and Captain Robert Fitz-Roy

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London: Hydrographic Office Admiralty. Good. 1856. 4th. Hardcover. Boards are scuffed and soiled. Both front and rear boards are separating from the text block - but still intact. ; Rebound in full , thick leather, with gilt lettering and borders on spine. Patterned endpapers. Text is mostly tight and fairly clean - no markings or writing. A survey map of North Chincha Island, and two tables are in the text. Rare. Charles Darwin was associated with the authors in the past. "With this edition, Captain P. P. King's Directions for Patagonia and for the Strait of Magellan have been incorporated, so as to give a continuous account of the whole coast from the River Plata to the Gulf of Guayaquil. Special arrangements for payment can be made for higher institutions of learning. Because of weight or size of some books, additional postage may be required. We will notify you if it is necessary to charge you an additional amount. You will then have the option of cancelling the order. ; B… Read More
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A Short History of the English People [4 Volumes Expanded to 12 Volumes by  the Insertion of 700...

A Short History of the English People [4 Volumes Expanded to 12 Volumes by the Insertion of 700 Plates]

by Green, J. R. , and edited by Mrs. J. R. Green and Miss Kate Norgate

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London: MacMillan and Co.. Near Fine. 1892. Hardcover. An extremely rare set, (probably unique) in an extremely beautiful binding by G. P. Putnam's and Sons. Printed by The Knickerbocker Press. Dark blue full leather with gilt bordered covers. Raised bands with gilt bordered compartments and lettering. Dentrile borders on inside brown leather covers with brown silk endpapers. T. E. G. Tissued guarded plates that are magnificent. Includes colored maps, engravings and illustrations depicting and emphasizing the culture of the English People. Images sent on request. Shipping and insurance charges at cost. ; Vol. 12VOL; Color Plates; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall .
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Sketches of Young Ladies In Which These Interesting Members of the Animal  Kingdom Are...

Sketches of Young Ladies In Which These Interesting Members of the Animal Kingdom Are Classified, According to Their Several Instincts, Habits, and General Characteristics.

by "quiz"

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London: Chapman & Hall, 186, Strand. Very Good+. 1837. 1st. Hardcover. Minor shelf wear along some edges - otherwise a tight, clean copy. ; Half brown leather covers, and five raised bands and gilt lettering on leather spine. Marbled endpapers. A tight, clean copy with no foxing or other blemishes. Six illustrations by "Phiz." ; Sketches; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 80 pages .
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Sporting Anecdotes Original and Selected Including Numerous Characteristic  Portraits of Persons...

Sporting Anecdotes Original and Selected Including Numerous Characteristic Portraits of Persons in Every Walk of Life . . . .

by Egan, Pierce

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London: Sherwood, Jones, and Co.. Very Good+. 1825. Hardcover. Full blue leather, with gilt borders on front and rear covers, and decorative gilt patterns and lettering on spine. Five raised bands on spine. Wide gilt dentrilles on front and rear inside covers. Red silk endpapers. Top edge gilt. Deckled edges. Promotional ads and copies of previous books title pages at rear. Subtitle continues: . . . Who have acquired notoriety from their achievements on the turf, at the table and in the diversions of the field with sketches of various animals of the chase: to which is added, an account of noted pedestrians, trotting-matches, cricketers, &c. The whole forming a complete delineation of the Sporting World. A new edition, considerably enlarged and improved. Color and black and white illustrations. Ex-libris label of previous owner on first blank page. ; Color Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 592 pages .
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