Search Results: Titles starting with L from Rosley Books

Burnham, Bucks: Nashdom Abbey,, 1942. Soft cover. Good Plus. 8vo. Vol. XX., No. 74 December, 1942. Paperback. Grey printed covers. Includes a review of the Charles Williams' book on the history of Witchcraft. Neat owner name; no internal markings. Minor wear and dulling only. GOOD. Approx 60pp continuous pagination. Scarce. 8vo. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ].

London: I & P Knapton, 1741. No Binding. Very Good Plus. Large Folio. Jacob Houbraken, 1741, Amst. (After G. Kneller). LONDON : 1741. [ Amsterdam Engraved. London Printed.] A single large folio leaf with fine engraved portrait dated 1741. Generous margins. In bright clean condition. Approx size; 19 x 14 inches (with good 2 inch margins), quality laid paper of the day. Ideal for framing. VERY GOOD INDEED. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. Folio. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ].

London: I & P Knapton, 1740. No Binding. Very Good. Large Folio. Jacob Houbraken, 1740, Amst.. 1740. [ Amsterdam Engraved. London Printed.] A single large folio leaf with fine engraved portrait dated 1740. Generous margins. In bright clean condition. Approx size; 19 x 14 inches (with good 2 inch margins). Printed on heavy, quality laid paper of the day. VERY GOOD. Ideal for framing. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. Folio. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ].

London: Samuel Bagster and Sons., 15 Paternoster Row, 1823. Not Given . Hardcover. Very Good. Small 8vo. LONDON : 1823. Parallel texts: French/English; two title-pages French/English. Soft-bound in full brown leather; Gilt lettered spine; blind-ruled spine. All edges gilt. Original dark-brown end-papers. No owner name or internal markings. Minor wear. VERY GOOD (xiv), 143 (x 2) i.e. 286 pages. 144-183 (39 Articles etc.,). **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. Sm.8vo. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ]. SCARCE.

Paris: Librarie Hachette et Cie - Paris, 1866. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. 8vo. FIRST EDITION. PARIS : 1866. Hardback. Brown strong-grained cloth; gilt lettered and ruled spine. Uncommon. Tight copy. Small oval bbokplate and neat flowing contemporary owner name to fly-leaf - no internal markings (slight foxing to e-ps). Very slight fading to spine - a nice tight copy. Very good indeed. (viii), 430 pages. index. Book now in a clear archival quality protective jacket. "Extraits et fragments philosophiques des oeuvres de Goethe": p. [363]-427.**Will be well-packed for posting/shipping** **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. 8vo. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ]. SCARCE

Penrith: Cumberland and Westmorland Herald, 1962. Third Impression . Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo. Portrait. Third impression. WITH 2 EXTRA PHOTOGRAPHS. First published 1954. Pale blue printed wrappers. Saddle-stitched. Portrait and nine other illustrations. Covers slightly creased; generally very good. Clean copy with no owner name or marks. VERY GOOD. 24pp. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. 8vo. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ]. SCARCE

Edinburgh & London: Oliphant Anderson and Ferrier, 1897. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. Frontispiece - Portrait . FIRST EDITION. EDINBURGH : 1897. **Presentation copy from the Author's Wife.**. Hardback. Frontispiece - Portrait and integral illustrations. Brown cloth; gilt lettered cover (within black decorative border); bevelled boards. No owner name or internal markings. Bright, tight, and clean. Minor wear and dulling only. VERY GOOD. 64 pages. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. 8vo. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ] SCARCE.

Edinburgh & London: Oliphant Anderson and Ferrier, 1897. First Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine. Frontispiece - Portrait . FIRST EDITION. EDINBURGH : 1897. **Presentation copy from the Author's Wife.**. Hardback. Frontispiece - Portrait and integral illustrations. Brown cloth; gilt lettered cover (within black decorative border); bevelled boards. Inscribed; Georgina Samuel with Mrs. Robertson's good Wishes. Whittingehame, May 1906. No internal markings. Bright, tight, and clean. NEAR FINE. 64 pages. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. 8vo. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ] SCARCE.

London: Smith, Elder and Co., 65, Cornhill, 1864. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Folio - 12 x 10 Inches Tall. Drawn and Engraved by Linton, W. J. (William James) 1812-1897.. FIRST EDITION. LONDON : 1864. Hardback. Illustrations throughout and double-page map. Appendices: I. Provincialisms of the Lake district.--II. Botany.--III. Geology.--IV. Table of mountains, lakes, and waterfalls.--V. Rainfall. With a map and one hundred illustrations drawn and engraved by W. J. Linton. Original green pebble-grained cloth; elaborate gilt lettered and decorated spine and both covers; bevelled boards. All edges gilt. Original pale-yellow end-papers. No owner name or internal markings. Slight fading to binding. Tight and clean. Minor wear. VERY GOOD. (xii), 475 pages. 5 appendices. Index. A nice copy. Scarce in original binding. Referenced by: McLean, R. Victorian publishers' book-bindings p. 110. WILLIAM JAMES LINTON the Victorian wood engraver, poet, artist, book illustrator and social reformer moved… Read More

London: Smith, Elder and Co., 65, Cornhill, 1864. First Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine. Folio - 12 x 10 Inches Tall. Drawn and Engraved by Linton, W. J. (William James) 1812-1897.. FIRST EDITION. LONDON : 1864. **Fine binding** Hardback. With a map and one hundred illustrations drawn and engraved by W. J. Linton. Contemporary full red Morocco-leather. Five thick raised bands; gilt lettered and decorated spine. Gilt tooled panelling to covers; thick bevelled boards. Elaborate gilt dentelles. All edges gilt. Marbled end-papers. Neat owner name dated 1865. Armorial bookplate of James Rankin; no internal markings. Bright, tight and clean. Minor wear only. NEAR FINE. (xii), 475 pages. 5 appendices. Index. Appendices: I. Provincialisms of the Lake district.--II. Botany.--III. Geology.--IV. Table of mountains, lakes, and waterfalls.--V. Rainfall. A nice copy. Scarce in such a nice binding in bright state. **Ideal as a gift**. Referenced by: McLean, R. Victorian publishers' book-bindings p. 110.… Read More

London: James MacLehose & Sons; Publishers to the University. , 1903. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Small Octavo. Plates. FIRST EDITION. GLASGOW : 1903. Hardback. Frontispiece and nine full-page plates. Dark-red cloth; gilt lettered spine and cover. Top-edge gilt; others untrimmed edges as issued. No owner name or internal markings. Tight, bright and clean. Slight browning to free end-papers. Minor wear to spine. VERY GOOD. (xii), 244 pages. CANON HARDWICKE DRUMMOND RAWNSLEY (1851-1920) was a Church of England clergyman, poet, hymn writer, local politician, and conservationist. He was also one of the founders of the National Trust. Living in the English Lake District for more than thirty years, he worked for the protection of the countryside and secured the support of people of influence for his campaigns. Rawnsley was born at the rectory, Shiplake, Oxfordshire, England, the fourth of ten children of the Rev Robert Drummond Burrell Rawnsley (1817-1882) and his wife, Catherine Ann,… Read More

London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1954. First Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Large Octavo. Drawings by the author. FIRST EDITION. LONDON : 1954. **Signed by the author to Dedication-page**. Hardback. 28 Drawings by the author (six in colour). In colour pictorial dust-jacket (not price-clipped). Blue cloth; gilt lettered spine and cover. Bright, tight and clean copy. No owner name or internal markings. Book and jacket is fresh and clean. Light foxing to rear blank only. FINE in like jacket; now in a clear protective sleeve. 128 pages. Index. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. Lg.8vo. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ]. SCARCE: Particularly in its Jacket.

London: Frederick Warne & Co, 1966. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good Plus/Very Good Plus. Large Octavo. 17 plates in Colour and 64 Drawings by the Author.. FIRST EDITION. LONDON : 1966. Hardback. 17 plates in Colour and 64 Drawings by the Author. Map end-papers. Colour pictorial boards. In matching colour pictorial dust-jacket (price-clipped). Bright, tight and clean copy. Neat owner label; 'Coniston'. No owner name or internal markings. Minor wear only to jacket. VERY GOOD INDEED in like jacket; now in a clear protective sleeve. (xiv), 228 pages. Index. Nice copy; ideal gift. Lg.8vo. **Heavy book; extra postage needed.. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ].

Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 1997. First Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Large Octavo. FIRST EDITION. SHEFFIELD : 1997. [ Journal for the Study of the Pseudepigrapha Supplement Series. ]. Hardback. Red cloth; gilt lettered spine and cover. In pale yellow printed dust-jacket. No owner name or internal markings. Bright, tight and clean. A FINE copy in like jacket; now in a clear protective sleeve. 356 pages. Includes bibliographical references (p. [307]-332). Index. Publisher's blurb: The unique duality of Jewish existence, wherein a major Jewish centre in the Land of Israel flourished alongside a large and prosperous diaspora, was one of the outstanding features of Second Temple and post-Temple Jewish life. As in modern times, ongoing Jewish dispersion raised questions that went to the heart of Jewish self-identity, and declarations of allegiance to the ancestral homeland were frequently accompanied by seemingly contrary expressions of 'local-patriotism' on the part of Jewish… Read More

London: T. Nelson, 1878. Not Given . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. 8vo. Colour plates and folding map. LONDON : 1878. [ First published 1860.]. Hardback. BLack and white plates and folding map. Original green cloth; gilt lettered spine and covers. Blind-stamped decorative panels to covers. Gilt illustration to front cover. Original dark-brown end-papers. No owner name or internal markings. Minor wear only. VERY GOOD INDEED. 718 pages. Indexes. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. 8vo. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ].

London: T. Nelson, 1861. Not Given . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. 8vo. Colour plates and folding map. LONDON : 1861. [ First published the previous year.]. Hardback. Colour plates and folding map. Original brown textured cloth; gilt lettered spine. Blind-stamped decorative panels to covers. Gilt illustration to front cover. Original yellow end-papers. Neat owner name dated 1887; no internal markings. Map has neat reinforcement to folds. Minor wear. VERY GOOD. 717 pages. Indexes. Scarce edition. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. 8vo. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ].

Glasgow : Printed for the author by S & T Dunn, 1859. First Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine. 8vo. FIRST EDITION. [ Private printing; title-page dated 1859.] GLASGOW : 1859. Dedicated to M. Farrell of Davo, Woodburnden and Monduff. Hardback. Original dark-green pebble-grained cloth; gilt lettered spine. Gilt thistle to the cover with blind-stamped decoration. Original yellow end-papers. All edges gilt. No owner name or internal markings. A few pages lightly foxed. Bright, tight and clean. NEAR FINE. (viii), 212, 4pp. Such nice condition for a rare book. 8vo. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, Cumberland, Literature, Rarities, Theology and History. ]. SCARCE.

London: John Murray, Albemarle Street : Sold also by Charles Tilt, Fleet Street, 1836. First Edition . Hardcover. Fine. Large Octavo. Illustrated with engravings. ** SALE ** FIRST EDITION. LONDON : 1836. **FINE BINDING**. A beautiful copy of rare book. Hardback. 94 steel engraved plates. Two volumes bound as one; two title-pages text and plates (with tissue-separators between text and plate). Contemporary full black Morocco-leather; gilt tooled and lettered spine; raised bands. Decorative gilt tooled panels to covers. Gilt dentelles and board edges. All edges gilt. Original yellow end-papers. No owner name or internal markings. Bright, tight and clean. FINE. Includes bibliographical references. Lg.8vo. **Heavy volume; extra postage needed. Will be well-packed for posting/ shipping**. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ]. SCARCE.

London: John Murray, Albemarle Street : Sold also by Charles Tilt, Fleet Street, 1836. First Edition . Hardcover. Fine. Large Octavo. Illustrated with engravings. FIRST EDITION. LONDON : 1836. **FINE BINDING**. A beautiful copy of rare book. Hardback. 94 steel engraved plates. Two volumes bound as one; two title-pages text and plates (with tissue-separators between text and plate). Contemporary full black Morocco-leather; gilt tooled and lettered spine; raised bands. Decorative gilt tooled panels to covers. Gilt dentelles and board edges. All edges gilt. Original yellow end-papers. No owner name or internal markings. Bright, tight and clean. FINE. Includes bibliographical references. Lg.8vo. **Heavy volume; extra postage needed. Will be well-packed for posting/ shipping**. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ]. SCARCE.

Kendal: Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeol.Soc., 2000. First Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. Folio - 10 x 12 Inches Tall. Illustrated; Photographs, Plans, Etc. FIRST EDITION. KENDAL : 2000. [ Research series (Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society) ; 10.]. Paperback. Illustrated; Photographs, Plans (3 folding), etc. Green and full colour pictorial covers; printed spine. Bright, tight and clean. No owner name or internal markings. Virtually unused. NEAR FINE. (xi), 219 pages. Includes bibliographical references and index. **Over 1 kilo; extra postage required outside the UK. Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, C.H.S., Cumberland, D.L.S. Everyman, G. K. C., Keswick, Inklings, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ]