Search Results: Authors starting with B from Melmoth Books

T H E H A N D
ITS MECHANISM AND VITAL ENDOWMWNTS
AS EVINCING DESIGN
BY
SIR CHARLES BELL K.G.H.
F.R.S. L. & E.
LONDON
WILLIAM PICKERING
1833
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + xv + 288pp + (ii)
Book measures 225mm x 140mm approximately.
Handsomely bound in full speckled tan calf. Spine (possibly later) with five raised gilt-ruled bands with elaborate blind-tooled decorative work to gilt-boxed compartments and title and author in gilt. Single gilt fillet border to both boards. Series of anatomical and biological engraved illustrations throughout. Sand coloured end-papers and paste-downs.
CONDITION
In overall very good condition with binding firm and strong. Boards have a few minor scuffs, light surface scratches, with moderate bumping to corners. The spine has a lighter olive colour (again, possibly later). Previous owner bookplate central to front paste-down.
Internally the pages are very clean throughout with just a few occasional spots and light foxing towards end-papers.
Overall, a nicely bound volume in good… Read More

THE DIARY
OF
A CITIZEN OF PARIS


DURING 'THE TERROR'

BY
EDMOND BIRÉ

TRANSLATED & EDITED BY JOHN DE VILLIERS



IN TWO VOLUMES


LONDON : CHATTO & WINDUS
1896

DESCRIPTION
(ii) + x + 389pp + (ii)
(ii) + vi + 402pp + (ii)
Books measure 220mm x 150mm approximately.
Nicely bound in period medium tan half calf over marbled boards. Spine with five gilt-ruled bands with elaborate gilt decoration and motifs to compartments, and twin russet title and author labels. Tissue-guarded portrait frontispiece to each volume. Top edges in gilt.
CONDITION
Both bindings are holding tight. The front boards of each volume are a little loose with early stage cracks but still holding quite firm. Boards exhibit some surface marks and small losses of leather to corners, also knocks and chips to edges with minor wear to hinges and board edges. Small ink notation and previous owner bookplate to front paste-down of each volume.
Internally the pages are complete and in very clean and bright condition… Read More

THEF A R M E R' S B O YA Rural PoemBy
ROBERT BLOOMFIELD
THE EIGHTH EDITION
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LONDON:
PRINTED FOR VERNOR AND HOOD POULTRY,
AND LOGMAN, HURST, REES AND ORME.
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1805
DESCRIPTION
(xxvii) + 119 + various other poems + (ii)
Book measures 165mm x 110mm approximately.
A simple and fitting binding in contemporary full brown calf. Spine with bands with gilt motif to each compartment and black title label. Marbled end-papers and paste-downs. Engraving to verso of title page and many further engravings throughout.
CONDITION
The binding is holding quite firm. A one inch crack to the upper front hinge. Some small losses to top of spine. A few nicks and scuffs to boards and some mild bumping to board corners. Internally the pages are generally clean throughout, with just a few random spots and a little light browning to end-papers.
Overall, a lovely tight little volume in good condition.
INTERESTING
Robert Bloomfield (1766 to 1823) was an English labouring-class poet. He was born… Read More

M I S C E L L A N E O U SP O E M SCONSISTING OFORIGINALS and
TRANSLATIONS.
_________________________
By VINCENT BOURNE, M. A.
FORMERLY FELLOW OF TRINITY COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE,
A N D
USHER OF WESTMINSTER SCHOOL.
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L O N D O N,
W. GINGER
MDCCLXXII.
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 352pp + (ii)
4to quarto size. Book measures 285mm x 230mm approximately.
This is the controversial 1772 quarto edition, please see comments below.
Nicely bound in contemporary brown flame calf boards with later spine. Spine with five gilt-ruled raised bands and gilt motifs to gilt-boxed compartments, and maroon title label. Top page edges cut, remainder uncut.
A collection of Bourne's poetry verse in English with Latin translations.
CONDITION
Binding is strong and holding firm. Boards show minor surface scratches and a few knocks, with some small losses around edge perimeters and corners, with bumping to corners also. Internally the pages show… Read More

SELECT PIECESINV E R S E and P R O S E
BY
THE LATE JOHN BOWDLER JUN. ESQ.
of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister at Law
TWO VOLUMES
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London
Printed by G. Davidson
1816

DESCRIPTION
(iv) + 1 to 263 + (iv)
(iv) + 265 to 617 + (iv)
Books measure 220mm x 140mm approximately.
FIRST EDITION
From the library of the Bishop of Durham, with bookplate to each front paste-down.
Fully bound in dark tan leather. Spine with five gilt trimmed raised bands gilt and blind-stamped decoration to compartments, and gilt tooling to head and foot. Double gilt fillet borders with blind tooling to board edges. Marbled end-papers. Portrait frontispiece.
CONDITION
Very good condition overall. Hinges cracked to both front boards, though the boards remain firmly attached. Wear to head and foot of spine and board corners, with small loss to the upper spine. Tanning to the page-edges. The rear end-paper of volume two has been professionally replaced with a near match. Board corners a little bumped. Light to moderate foxing… Read More

THE GRAVER THOUGHTS OF

A COUNTRY PARSON


A. K. H Boyd



LONDON
ALEXANDER STRAHAN & CO.
1862

DESCRIPTION
First Edition
Signed Binding
(ii) + 301pp + (ii)
Book measures 180mm x 125mm approximately.
Handsomely bound in full medium grained calf by R. Nelson. Spine with five gilt-ruled raised bands with elaborate gilt decoration to compartments and maroon title / author label. Twin gilt fillet borders with blind-tooled work and gilt cornices to both boards. Marbled endpapers and pastedowns. All edges marbled.
CONDITION
Book in nice tight condition and holding firm. Boards exhibit some very minor wear, occasional mark and some surface scratches with a few very minor blemishes. Some minor wear to hinges and head and foot of spine, and some very minor bumping to board corners. The first few front endpapers are a little loose.
Internally the contents are complete and in good clean condition. There is a little uniform very light toning and some foxing and spots towards endpapers, otherwise bright and… Read More

MEDITATIONSFORTHE AGED :ADAPTED TO THEPROGRESS OF HUMAN LIFE
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BY
JOHN BREWSTER, M. A.
THE THIRD EDITION
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London :
F. C. AND J. RIVINGTON
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1814
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + viii + 435 + (ii)
Book measures 210mm x 135mm approximately.
Bound in contemporary tan full polished flame calf. Spine with gilt-ruled bands with classical gilt motifs to compartments, and maroon title label. Green speckled page edges.
CONDITION
The binding is holding, albeit with the front board cracked along its full length and only attached by the cords, and rear board cracked to upper inch. Some general wear, scuffs to board edges, the odd mark, and surface scratches. Internally the pages are generally toned and browned and with occasional spots and some foxing patches, and with marginal toning to end-papers. Small neat ink inscription to top of title page.
Please refer to the photo images for a clear indication of condition.
INTERESTING
John Brewster (1753 to 1842)… Read More

L E T T E R SFROM THEDEAD to the LIVING
{ Mr THOS. BROWN
By { Capt AYLOFF
{ Mr Hen BARKER
THE SECOND EDITION

London, Printed in the Year 1702.
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 264pp + (ii)
Book measures 200mm x 130mm approximately.
Handsomely bound in contemporary full tan calf panelled boards with later spine. Spine with four gilt-ruled raised bands with gilt-boxed compartment and gilt decoration within. Maroon title label. Panelled boards with blind-tooled borders and decorative cornices.
CONDITION
The binding is very strong and firm. Spine is in very good condition indeed. There are a few small patches of missing leather from both boards, plus light surface scratches and the occasional mark. Light bumping to board corners. Internally the original pages are lightly browned throughout. An old worm hole to the rear board with tracks extending for 4 to 5 pages inwards. Some old random ink words to the front paste-down.
Overall, a lovely tight little volume in good condition.
INTERESTING
Thomas Brown (1663 to… Read More

THE WORKSOFROBERT BURNS;
ILLUSTRATED BY
AN EXTENSIVE SERIES OF PORTTRAITS AND AUTHENTIC VIEWS.
WITH
A COMPLETE LIFE OF THE POET :
AN ESSAY ON HIS GENIUS AND CHARCATER
BY
PROFESSOR WILSON.
NUMEROUS NOTES, ANNOTATIONS AND APPENDICES
L O N D O N
BLACKIE AND SON
MDCCCLXVI

DESCRIPTION
(ii) + cclxxvi + 148pp + (ii)
(ii) + xx to 412+ (ii)
Books measure 255mm x 185mm approximately.
Two large format heavy volumes, very handsomely bound in half rich green calf over textured buckram gilt-ruled boards. Spine with five gilt-ruled raised bands with double gilt-boxed compartments and further gilt decoration. Twin maroon title and volume labels. Series of portrait and further engravings throughout. Fold-out facsimile of Burns' handwriting to vol II. Marbled end-papers and paste-downs. All page edges marbled.
CONDITION
Very good overall condition. Bindings are holding very tight and firm. A few light surface scratches and the odd small scuff to leather only. A very slight crack over one inch to lower front… Read More

H U D I B R A SI NT H R E E P A R T S
Written in the Time of
T H E L A T E W A R S
B Y
SAMUEL BUTLER, ESQ
IN
TWO
VOLUMES
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E D I N B U R G H :
PRINTED BY BELL AND MURRAY
MDCCLXXIX.
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 408pp + (ii)
(ii) + 419pp + (ii)
Books measure 180mm x 115mm approximately.
Bound in contemporary full tan calf with more recent superbly tooled spines. Spines with five gilt-ruled raised bands and elaborate gilt decoration and motifs to compartments. Twin light brown title and volume labels, with date in gilt to spine foot.
CONDITION
Overall, in very good condition, with each volume holding tight and firm. Spines are probably early 20th century and in great condition, with just some tiny surface scratches. Boards exhibit occasional nicks, chips and some small losses of leather, slight bumping to lower corners, but nothing serious overall, with the bindings retaining a rich lustre. Internally the pages are clean and uniformly toned throughout but clean and fresh with just a little… Read More