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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
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
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
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
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
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
L'Imitation de Jesus-Christ; L'Imitation de Jesus-Christ

L'Imitation de Jesus-Christ; L'Imitation de Jesus-Christ

by Thomas à Kempis

Paris: Bellin-Leprieur et Morizot, 1852. Leather bound. Very good. Thomas à Kempis: L'Imitation de Jesus-Christ Paris: Bellin-Leprieur et Morizot, illustrations by Plon Frères, 1852 Small folio, lithographic plate printed in colors and gold advertising Gruel Engelmann binders bound between frontispiece and title, illustrated throughout with twelve engravings by Franz Keller, Xavier Steifensand, and Lucien Butavand. Bound in full diced russia, tooled in blind, Renaissance-style with rolled tools... Read more about this item
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£3,026.80
The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original Tongues: and with the former Translations diligently compared and revised, by His Majesty's Special Command. Appointed to be read in Churches. IN CONTEMPORARY MOROCCO

The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original Tongues: and with the former Translations diligently compared and revised, by His Majesty's Special Command. Appointed to be read in Churches. IN CONTEMPORARY MOROCCO

by BIBLE

University Press, Oxford,, [c.1875]. 24mo., text in double-column, family annotation on rear blank preliminary; contemporary full burgundy pebble-grain morocco, sides with double frame border in black, back with five raised bands, second compartment lettered in gilt, all compartments ruled in black, gilt edges, gilt doublures, chocolate endpapers, a near fine copy. Classification: No. 19 b. Minion 24mo. With an elaborate personal presentation bookplate in calf gilt mounted on front paste-down. A... Read more about this item
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£132.00
THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS AND OTHER RITES AND CEREMONIES OF THE CHURCH

THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS AND OTHER RITES AND CEREMONIES OF THE CHURCH

Eyre & Spottiswoode. Limp leather rubbed, small diamond 48mo. edn.
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£20.00
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
The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original Tongues: and with the former Translations diligently compared and revised. [Together with the Psalms of David]. BRIGHT, CRISP COPY IN CONTEMPORARY MOROCCO

The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original Tongues: and with the former Translations diligently compared and revised. [Together with the Psalms of David]. BRIGHT, CRISP COPY IN CONTEMPORARY MOROCCO

by BIBLE

Printed by Spottiswoode for the National Bible Society of Scotland,, [c.1875]. 8vo., text in double-column with marginal references, with full-page engraved and coloured maps, neat contemporary inscription on blank preliminary; most attractively bound in contemporary full burgundy morocco, sides with multiple frame border in blind, back with five raised bands ruled in blind, second compartment lettered in gilt, all edges gilt, gilt doublures, chocolate endpapers, blue silk marker, a particularly... Read more about this item
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£85.00
Poet's Walk. An Introduction to English Poetry

Poet's Walk. An Introduction to English Poetry

by Morris, Mowbray [ed.]

London: Macmillan & Co. VG : in very good condition without dust jacket in decorated cloth slipcase. Prize plate to front pastedown. Marbled endpapers. Aeg. 1904. First Edition. Red hardback leather cover with gilt dentelles. 160mm x 100mm (6" x 4"). xxvii, 343pp. Golden Treasury series. .
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£36.00
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
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
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
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
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
Postcard invitation: libri originali 1972-77 (opens 14 March 1978)

Postcard invitation: libri originali 1972-77 (opens 14 March 1978)

by (SCHMIDT-HEINS, Barbara & SCHMIDT-HEINS, Gabriele)

Illus. on recto, details on verso. Photographic postcard, mailed. Genoa: Saman Gallery, 1978.<br /> <br> <br> Scarce postcard mailed on the occasion of the Schmidt-Heins twins' exhibition at Saman Gallery. The twins are two of the most important European book artists. Near fine; some minor creasing from mailing. Addressed to Eve Sonneman.
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£101.61
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
Reggia Oratoria

Reggia Oratoria

by Giovanni Margini

Venezia, 1747. Parchment. Good. Giovanni Margini: Reggia Oratoria in cui sono tutti i Verbi Italiani, ed altri molti vocaboli dell'ultima Crusca, con tutti i loro diversi significati. Qvesti, Posti per alfabeto perfetto, corrisponde il suo Latino per varie frasi, e modi diversi di dire, cavati dal Tesoro della Lingua Latina, dal Calepino, dall'Onomastico Romano, e dal Dizionario Reale del Padre Pomer: onde contiene tutto il Pomarium Latinitatis, il meglio dell'Eleganze d'Aldo Manuzio, e del Flos... Read more about this item
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£432.40
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF PAINTINGS BY &quot;THE MEN OF 1830&quot; 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
Doctoris Medici et Medicinae in Schola

Doctoris Medici et Medicinae in Schola

by Guillaume Rondelet

Lugduni: Bartholomaeum Molinaeum, 1560. First. Parchment. Good. Gulielmi Rondeletti - Doctoris Medici et Medicinae in Schola Monspeliensi Professoris Regii et can Cellarii, De ponderibus sive de iusta quantitate & proportione medicamentorum, Liber - Lugduni - Apud Bartholomaeum Molinaeum - 1560 Octavo (16 x 10 cm): [12], 168, 26, 5 pages (including errata). An excellent copy, complete, with minimal scattered browning. A portrait of the author appears on the verso of the title page. 'De ponderibus' ends... Read more about this item
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£1,729.60
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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