Search Results: Titles starting with L from Merchants Rare Books

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF ALFRED LORD TENNYSON!Complete in 6 volumes.Printed in 1864-1865.This set is over 150 Years Old!This set was printed during Tennyson's lifetime.Tennyson was the Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign, and still remains to this day one of the most popular British poets."More than any other Victorian writer, Tennyson has seemed the embodiment of his age, both to his contemporaries and to modern readers. In his own day he was said to be—with Queen Victoria and Gladstone—one of the three most famous living persons, a reputation no other poet writing in English has ever had. As official poetic spokesman for the reign of Victoria, he felt called upon to celebrate a quickly changing industrial and mercantile world with which he felt little in common, for his deepest sympathies were called forth by an unaltered rural England; the conflict between what he thought of as his duty to society and his allegiance to the eternal beauty of nature seems… Read More

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF JOHN FISKE!Complete in 24 volumes.
This set was printed in 1874!
The FIRST COLLECTED EDITION.7 covers are detached. Poor externally.Fiske was a famous philosopher known particularly for his popularization of Charles Darwin's work.
FAMOUS FOR HIS WORKS ON THE HISTORY OF AMERICA, especially it's discovery, Colonial America, and the AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
From 1869 to 1871, he was university lecturer on philosophy at Harvard, in 1870 instructor in history there, and assistant librarian 1872-1879. This set was printed during this period.This set appears to be the FIRST COLLECTED EDITION.This set was printed in 1874!This large set contains ALL OF HIS WORKS, and is complete. The Standard Library Edition. Printed in high quality paper. Illustrated with engraved frontis plates.Bound in the original leather bindings. These are the highest quality leather.
The largest part of his life was devoted to the study of history, but at an early age inquiries into the nature of human progress led… Read More

29 volumes. 8 are duplicates.
Not complete.
19 out of 25 + 8 duplicates = 29 volumes. In rustic damaged condition.
If condition matters please do not buy this.
Heavy abrasions and extremity wear.
Hinges starting.
The leather is peeling away from the covers as clearly shown in the pictures. These are small approximately 6 inches tall. These are semi softcover. The covers are limp. These are dated 1907. Some dates may vary. Early bookplate inscription.
Set has obvious damage shown throughout the pictures. I can't change the condition. Each book will be individually wrapped and well protected for shipping via Priority Mail.2341h

First edition
Printed in 1874.
Complete in 2 volumes. Bindings are original.
Genuine leather.
9 inches tall.
Gorgeous gilded calf leather. Very good condition. Leather supple. Quality paper. Extremely well preserved. This would make an excellent gift. This set will be well protected for shipping via Priority Mail. Please see my other listings for similar books. 2022.04.05

Early leather sets of Poe are scarce.
Complete in 10 volumes.
Copyright in 1904.The original bindings.
Genuine leather. Extremity wear and chips and splits, as seen in the pictures.
Internally very fresh and well preserved. Complete in ten volumes. Each book will be individually wrapped and well protected for shipping via Priority Mail.3

Bindings are original.
High grade leather and paper. Some micro headcap chipping. Hinges sound. Quality rag paper.
Set is printed in 1889.
The final volume with the new poetry is dated 1914.
Some dates may vary. 16 volumes total.Set appears to be missing two volumes:
Preface is indicating that set was originally comprised in 16 volumes, with Asolando and New Poems added as volumes 17, and 18. The final volume with the new poetry is dated 1914.
(The new poems also include Elizabeth Barrett Browning. )Each book will be individually wrapped and well protected for shipping.International shipping via Priority Mail International. 
2022.03.23h

Poor Condition.
This set is damaged. Many covers are detached. This set is in poor condition.
Still printed on quality rag paper and still worthy of display if you don't care about condition. External damage. ——-THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND!By David Hume & Tobia Smollet.Printed in 1818.
Complete in 16 volumes.Hume's England is complete in 10 volumes + Smollett's 6 volumes = 16 volumes total.
This set is complete.Printed on quality rag paper that is very well preserved.This set would be a pleasure to read.
This set is still bound in the original bindings from 1818.These bindings are rustic, with extensive abrasion, chipping and wear, but this set still displays beautifully in a rustic antiquarian way.This is still a nice antiquarian set, where being rustic is of more significance than being in fine condition..This set could be rebound or used as a a reading/display set.
Printed in London.A New EditionPrinted in 1818.Bound in the original period, full, calf-leather bindings!!Full leather bindings, such… Read More

Printed in 1853.

6 out of 7 volumes.

Not complete.


[Volume 2 is currently lost in inventory. It will be added to this listing when found.]

This listing is for 6/7 volumes only. Currently Missing volume 2.


The bindings are original.

Very good condition.

Leather supple.

Quality rag paper.

Hinges sound.

Light generalized abrasions. Some foxing. Extremely well preserved for being approximately 170 years old.

Front end paper volume one is stuck to the cover.


This is a beautiful set.


Printed in 1853.


First edition thus (by this publisher) by Harpers. Copyright also 1853.



Approximately 8 inches tall.


This is the First Edition by this editor.


Will be well protected for shipping.



2022.04.04h

Heavy generalized usage wear.
Quality paper.
Looseness. Hinges cracked. Heavy abrasion.
Set is not dated on the title page. They look turn of the twentieth century circa 1905-1915.
Early Wilde in leather is scarce. These are limp, or semi softcover bindings.
Chipping. Hinge cracking. A lot of wear but still attractive.
If condition is critical please don't buy this.
Heavy generalized wear and looseness. Only in good condition due to the sheer age. The bindings are original. This is a high quality set.
Printed on quality rag paper. Set is complete. 7inches tall. Each book will be individually wrapped and well protected for shipping via Priority Mail.2022.02.17

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY!Complete in 26 volumes, as is standard.Printed in 1904.This is a gorgeous set.Printed in 1904!This set is well over 100 years old.Bound in the original cloth bindings.Intricate gilding, and top edges cased in gilt.These are relatively large and heavy books.This set is complete..CONDITION: Main point of wear is some generalized wear from use, some looseness, some generalized rubbing and abrasion, but mainly just signs of usage. Printed on quality paper. With wide margins. Gilded title pages. This would make an excellent reading set. This is a nice antiquarian set of Thackeray, second only to Charles Dickens in popularity.This is a gorgeous set.

This is a gorgeous set.
Complete in 4 volumes.
In very good condition despite the age. The bindings are original. MANUSCRIPT EDITION. Printed in 1928.
Complete in 4 Volumes. Volumes I, II and III are No. 101/1000 copies.
Volume IV is No. 237/1000. The leather is a slightly darker and it is lightly rubbed with a light crease on the cloth on the front. Set is Sophisticated. Sophisticated means married from two sets. Volume I contains a handwritten page of Beveridge's original manuscript. In highly giftable condition. This set will be well protected for shipping. Each book will be individually wrapped and well protected for shipping. 2022.06

This is the first collected edition of Shelley's Works.
Printed in 1839.
Printed on quality paper that is fresh and well preserved.
The leather has wear and chips as shown in the pictures.
Early bookplate.

Extra postage required. Complete in 25. Still bound in the original leather bindings. The leather is original. Set looks circa 1900. No date on title page. The publisher published early 1900s. Quality paper is fresh and clean. Some generalized shelf wear to the leather as seen in the pictures.
Set has a lot of external generalized wear including chipping splitting and staining. If condition matters please do not buy this set. It is intended as a nice complete rustic antiquarian set.

Complete in 8 volumes.
Index in volume 8.
Printed in 1891-1892.

This set is remarkably fresh and well preserved.

The bindings are original. Set is in very good+ condition despite the sheer age. Leather supple. Set looks like it sat untouched since 1892. Original inscription dated 1892 in the title pages. Light shelf rubs. Hinges sound. Leather supple. An exceptional set.
Old bookseller description is shown in picture eight.
Approximately 7 inches tall.

This would make an excellent gift.

Quality paper. Set looks new internally.

Hinges cracked but held strong. THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE!Edited by Alexander Dyce.Complete in 10 large volumes.Printed in 1895.Complete in 10 volumes. As stated on the title pages.Printed in 1895.This set is 125 years old.
The Works of William Shakespeare
The Text Revised by the Rev. Alexander Dyce
In Ten Volumes
Swan Sonnenschein, 1895, 7th edition
Set of 10 ten hardcover books in good condition, about 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches. The covers are worn at the edges, and the spine of Volume 1 Has restoration. Hinges are starting, but are all held strongly by the underlying binding. The pages are clean and the bindings are quite firm. Notice the markings on the title page shown in the picture; the title pages all have similar marks, as if something had been attached and removed.
These are large and heavy books.Measuring 9 inches tall.This is a nice antiquarian set of Shakespeare, and it displays beautifully.These are the original antiquarian bindings, set appears to have been custom bound by a… Read More

31 volumes.
Printed in 1866.
Some dates may vary. The bindings are original.
Each title is complete by itself. These are high quality leather and they are original Victorian leather is remarkable condition. Set does not indicate completeness.
The half titles indicate library edition with numbers in the mid 30s suggesting that the set is not complete.
Old pencil pricing indicates these were for sale by the volume.
Old bookplate and inscription. The highest quality bindings.
The condition is remarkable.
Romantic colorful titles for display. Printed in English.
Leather supple hinges sound.
Relatively light shelf wear. Set is over 150 years old.
Priced to sell.
Perhaps useful for decor decoration interior design movie prop etc.
Roughly 7.5 inches tall. Almost 3 feet of shelf space.
$40 per book is over $1200.

Complete in 8 massive volumes.
10.25 inches tall.
Quality paper.
Well laid out.
These are extremely heavy books.
Extensively illustrated with plates.
The bindings are original.
Printed in 1850.
Boston Edition.
First Edition by this publisher.
The plates look identical to Charles Knight's Pictorial Edition of 1839-1842, but I see no mention inside. Set has generalized usage wear, looseness, foxing, external shelf wear and abrasions. Main wear is heavy generalized usage wear. Still an extremely attractive rustic looking set in presentable condition.These are extremely heavy.

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM ROBERTSON!The famous Scottish Historian, known for his 'HISTORY OF SCOTLAND', and his history of Spain and Spanish America in his 'HISTORY OF AMERICA'. He made significant contributions to the writing of Scottish history and the history of Spain and Spanish America. An important addition to any fine library.Complete in 12-volumes.Printed in 1818.This set is over 200 YEARS OLD! These are the original leather bindings from over two centuries ago.These are the original gilt-crested bindings.Bound in polished morocco leather bindings.Morocco leather is the highest quality and most durable leather.Gilded crest on both covers, both front and back, of each volume.These require 13 inches of shelf space. These are large and fairly heavy books.Measuring 8.5 inches tall. Printed in Edinburgh, Scotland.Printed in English.Printed in 1818.Each book will be individually wrapped and protected for shipping via Priority Mail.Condition: In exceptional condition, especially considering that… Read More

THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND!By Tobias Smollett.Complete in 11 volumes.Printed in 1758 - 1760.IN THE ORIGINAL 18TH CENTURY BINDINGS.In remarkable condition.Illustrated with plates and fold outs.Printed on rag paper.SECOND and THIRD EDITION.Printed in 1758 -1760.Complete in 11 volumes, with the index in volume 11._______Printed in 1758 - 1760. In the ORIGINAL 18th CENTURY BINDINGS. In remarkable condition. The condition of this set is unusual. The hinges are all sound despite being from the 18th century. This is the Second and Third Edition. Illustrated with plates and fold outs. Fold outs all appear intact but may have wear or reinforcements but are in far better condition than anticipated. This is a remarkable set in remarkable condition. In far better condition than to be expected. Some abrasions. Early inconspicuous name. There is an old dealer record on the fep. All hinges sound. Rare and highly desirable. This set displays exceptionally well. Set is complete in 11 volumes, with the index in volume 11.

Complete in 6 massive volumes.
No date on title.
The leather is genuine.
These are large heavy books.
Set is extra reinforced to withstand their sheer size.
Set is loose from use.
An over extended end paper with rough edges to volume 6.
All hinges strongly attached.
Set has generalized usage wear.
Intricately gilded spine featuring parrot, monkey, elephant and insect.
Generalized shelf wear to the leather as can be seen in the pictures. Cleaner internally. A nice rustic set still worthy of gifting. A nice decorative set. Hinges all strongly attached. Some extremity starting and wear as is visible in the pictures. Some loosenes.