Search Results: Authors starting with A from Melmoth Books

T H EW O R K SOFMr Abraham Cowley.
Published out of the Authors
O R I G I N A L C O P I E S
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L O N D O N,
Henry Herringham
1669
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 80pp + 70pp + 154pp + 23pp + 144pp + (4 repaired without pagination) + (ii)
Book measures 300mm x 195mm approximately.
Bound in full contemporary dark calf boards with later spine. Spine with five blind-tooled raised bands and maroon title / author label. Engraved portrait frontispiece to title page verso. Previous owner (see below)
bookplates to front paste-down and to front end-paper. Front paste-down has an old Latin page applied, probably by the book conservator. A small and unobtrusive embossed Birkbeck Library College to lower corner of title page.
Coed Coch Bookplate
Coed Coch, is a large 19th century Grade II neoclassical-style estate in Denbighshire, Wales. The Coed Coch estate came to the Wynne family when the Rev. Richard Wynne married Gaynor, daughter and heiress of John Wynne of Coed… Read More

LEGENDSANDLYRICSADELAIDE PROCTER
ASPREY & CO; LTD
L O N D O N
circa 1900
DESCRIPTION
Asprey Binding
(ii) + 331 + (ii)
Book measures 185mm x 120mm approximately.
Assumed to be an Asprey binding but not signed. Bound in full dark green slightly textured calf. Spine with five gilt-ruled raised bands with elaborate gilt decoration to each compartment. Elaborate panelled gilt fillet borders to both boards with further intricate gilt dentelle work to board inners. Plain light green end-papers and paste-downs. All page edges in gilt.
CONDITION
The binding is stable with boards firmly attached, although front hinge is a little weak. The boards exhibit a few very minor surface marks with some wear to spine top, and very mild bumping to corners. The spine has faded evenly to a tan colour.
Internally the pages are very clean unmarked condition with just a hint of mild uniform browning to the end-papers. Gilt page edges in very good bright condition.
Please always refer to photo images for a clearer… Read More

T H EP O E M SOFMARK AKENSIDE, M.D.
L O N D O N,
PRINTED BY W. BOWYER AND J. NICHOLS:
AND SOLD BY J. DODSLEY, IN PALL MALL.
MDCCLXXII.
DESCRIPTION
(iv) + xi + 380pp + (iv)
4to quarto size. Book measures 290mm x 235mm approximately.
Nicely bound in full contemporary brown calf. Spine with five raised bands and maroon title label. Printed on high quality heavy gauge paper. Full page portrait frontispiece to title verso. All page edges cut.
The first full 4to collected edition. Complete with advertisement and contents.
CONDITION

Binding is holding firm. The front board is attached at lower hinge but not upper, and is a little shaky. Rear board is attached but cracking along most of hinge. Boards show surface scratches, a few knocks and small edge losses, some front board blemishes and bumping to corners. Internally the pages are remarkably clean and fresh throughout with only the odd minor spot. Neat handwritten annotation to page 343.
Overall, a nice larger format and heavy copy… Read More

LENIN_________T H E N O V E L
ALAN BRIEN
SECKER & WARBURG
LONDON
1987
DESCRIPTION
First Edition
Book measures 240mm x 165mm approximately.
Hardback book with dust jacket. 703pp.
CONDITION
In very good condition generally. The book is strong and tight. The dust jacket is in very good condition, with only a few very minor surface marks. Internally the pages are very clean throughout with only very mild marginal toning, and the odd very rare spot.
Please always refer to photo images for a clearer indication of condition.
INTERESTING
Alan Brien (1925 to 2008) was an English journalist best known for his novel Lenin. This took the form of a fictional diary charting Vladimir Lenin's life from the death of his father to shortly before his own demise in 1924.
Brien was born in Sunderland and educated at Jesus College, Oxford. He served in the Royal Air Force during World War II. During his career in journalism, Brien worked as a theatre and film critic, columnist and foreign correspondent for a variety… Read More

THEPOETICAL WORKSOFALEXANDER POPE,WITH HIS LASTCORRECTIONS, ADDITIONS,ANDIMPROVEMENTS.
IN FOUR VOLUMES.
E D I N B U R G :
Apollo Press
Anno 1780.
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + lxxvii + 79pp to 250pp + (ii)
(ii) + 249pp + (ii)
(ii) + 260pp + (ii)
(ii) + 280pp + (ii)
Books measure 130mm x 85mm approximately.
Bound in period dark tan speckled calf. Spine gilt-ruled bands and green and maroon twin-ruled, gilt-boxed author and volume labels. Gilt-ribbed board edges. Full-page tissue-guarded engravings to the front of each volume.
CONDITION
The bindings are all holding very firm. Boards retain a nice rich sheen with some general very minor wear, the odd mark, and surface scratches, and moderate bumping to corners. A rather small loss of leather to the spine top of Vol II.
Internally the pages are generally very clean throughout with just occasional spots and some small foxing patches. End-papers show some marginal shadowing and a little heavier spotting. Engravings, versos and tissue guards are more heavily… Read More

IDYLLS OF THE KINGBYALFREDLORD TENNYSON
POET LAUREATE


London
MACMILLAN AND CO.
1894
DESCRIPTION
(iv) + 421 + (iv)
Book measures 180mm x 130mm approximately.
Nicely bound by Bumpus in full russet-brown grained calf. Spine with five gilt-ruled raised bands with superb gilt decoration with central red roses in the "arts & crafts" style to compartments with author, title and date in gilt. Gilt inner ruled borders with cornices and marbled end-papers and paste-downs. Top page edges in gilt, remainder uncut. Illustration to title page verso.
CONDITION
In overall very good condition. The binding is in firm condition although the front board hinge seems a little weak, but holding very well. There are a few very minor surface scratches, and very light bumping to upper board corners. Internally the pages are very clean and bright although with some foxing spots developing towards title page, verso and end-papers.
Overall, a very nicely bound volume in good condition.
INTERESTING
Alfred Tennyson, 1st… Read More

POEMS AND BALLADSBYALGERNON CHARLES SWINBURNE

A NEW EDITION


LONDON
CHATTO & WINDUS
1902

DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 338 + (ii)
Book measures 195mm x 130mm approximately.
Beautifully bound by Hatchards in half blue / green calf over cloth covered boards. Spine with five raised gilt-dotted bands with gilt boxed motifs to compartments and title, author and date in gilt. Marbled end-papers and paste-downs. Printed pages are finer quality paper. Top edges in gilt, remainder uncut.
CONDITION
In overall good condition. The binding is firm and strong. The leather shows some minor surface scratches and a few knocks to boards and some very light wear to upper and lower hinges. Some mild bumping to board corners. Internally the pages are remarkably clean throughout with just a few patches of browning and the odd spot towards end-papers and half-title. Neat previous owner bookplate to front end-paper.
Overall, a wonderfully bound Hatchards volume of Swinburne's works in great condition.
INTERESTING
Algernon… Read More

ESSAYSON THENATURE AND PRINCIPLESOFT A S T E
BY
ARCHIBALD ALISON, LL.B.
THE FIFTH EDITION
EDINBURGH
ARCHIBALD CONSTABLE AND COMPANY, EDINBURGH
LONGMAN, HURST, REES, ORME AND BROWN, LONDON
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1817
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + xxix + 376 + (ii)
(iv) + vi to 447+ (iv)
Books measure 215mm x 140mm approximately.
Handsomely bound in half brown calf over marbled boards. Spine with four wide gilt-ruled raised bands with blind-stamped decoration to compartments, and gilt-boxed maroon title / volume labels. All page edges marbled.
CONDITION
Good condition overall. Bindings are holding quite tight and firm. Some surface scratches and knocks and bumps to leather with a few small losses to upper section and corners and small patches of wear to boards. Some rubbing along length of hinges and bumping to board corners. Small losses of leather to title label and a few compartments of vol II. Internally, the pages exhibit some uniform browning throughout with the occasional spot and light foxing patch, more so to… Read More

T H EART OF PRESERVINGH E A L T H
BY
JOHN ARMSTRONG, M. D.
TO WHICH IS PREFIXED
A CRITICAL ESSAY ON THE POEM
By J. AIKIN, M.D.
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L O N D O N

PRINTED FOR T. CADELL, JUN AND W. DAVIES
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1796
DESCRIPTION
(iv) + 152 + (iv)
Book measures 165mm x 105mm approximately.
Bound in full more recent speckled tan calf. Five gilt-ruled raised bands to spine with twin black title and author labels. Marbled end-papers and paste-downs and all page edges marbled. Includes four full-page engravings throughout.
CONDITION
The binding is holding extremely firm indeed. There are no discernible marks or wear to the binding whatsoever.
Internally there are new end-papers in fine condition. The original pages are generally clean throughout, with a few very occasional spots and a little light browning.
Overall, a lovely tight little volume in excellent condition.
INTERESTING
Dr. John Armstrong (1709–1779) was a physician, poet, and satirist. He was born at Castleton Manse, Scotland. John… Read More

OXFORD EDITIONTHE POEMSOFMATTHEW ARNOLD

1840-1867


WITH AN INTRODUCTION

BY

A.
T. QUILLER-COUCH

HENRY FROWDE

LONDON
1909

DESCRIPTION
(ii) + xxvii + 460 + (ii)
Book measures 190mm x 130mm approximately.
Bumpus Binding
Nicely bound by Bumpus in full light russet calf. Spine with five raised bands with title in gilt to compartment. Elaborate gilt inner dentelles. Portrait frontispiece engraving to title page verso. Light eggshell blue speckled paste-downs and end-papers. All page edges in gilt.
CONDITION
In overall good condition. The binding is firm. The boards are in good condition with the odd surface mark, some rubbing to corners and mild wear to front hinge. Rear board is partially sunned.
Internally the pages are generally clean throughout with just a very minor hint of light browning and the odd spot and foxing patch to end-papers and paste-downs. Small neat ink inscription to front end-paper dated Xmas 1912.
Overall, a nicely bound volume of Arnold's works in good condition.
Please… Read More

THEPOEMS AND PROSE REMAINSOFARTHUR HUGH CLOUGH
EDITED BY HIS WIFE
IN TWO VOLUMES
London
MACMILLAN AND CO.
1869
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 426pp + (ii)
(ii) + 502pp + (ii)
Books measure 190mm x 135mm approximately.
Two volumes, half bound in dark crimson calf over double gilt-ruled marbled boards. Spine with four gilt-ruled raised bands with elaborate gilt tooling work to compartments and twin black title and volume labels. Top page edges in gilt. Tissue-guarded engraved frontispiece to title page verso.
CONDITION
Overall, in reasonable condition. Each volume is holding firm although front boards are a little weak. Spines and boards show some scuffs and marks with rubbing along all hinges, and bumping to corners. Upper author labels are missing. Internally the pages are remarkably clean throughout although with heavier foxing to end-papers. Small neat ink signature to the front end-paper of volume 1.
Please refer to the photo images for a clear indication of both condition and content.… Read More

P O E M S
ON
SEVERAL OCCASIONS
By
AUSTIN DOBSON

LONDON
KEGAN, PAUL, TRENCH, TRUENER & CO, LTD
MDCCCXC
DESCRIPTION
Two Volumes
(iv) + 252 + (iv)
(iv) + 251 + (iv)
Books measure 160mm x 105mm approximately.
Beautifully bound in full dark brown grained calf. Spine with five raised bands with title, volume and date in gilt to compartments. Plain end-papers and paste-downs. Tissue-guarded engraving to title page verso of each volume. Top page edges in gilt, remainder uncut.
CONDITION
In very good condition. The bindings are both extremely firm indeed. There are only a few very light surface scratches to boards. Internally the pages are incredibly clean and bright throughout. Just some minor shadowing to end-papers and paste-downs.
Overall, a beautifully bound set of volumes in very good condition.
INTERESTING
Henry Austin Dobson (1840 to 1921), commonly Austin Dobson, was an English poet and essayist. His official career was uneventful, but as a poet and biographer he was distinguished. Those who… Read More