Search Results: Titles starting with N from Wykeham Books

Bloomsbury Auctions, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 18th October 2001. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to,. 90 pp, ills. 278 lots. Among the highlights noted were the following: Autograph note signed by Napoleon to the President of the Senate, 1805; an important and extensive series of letters from Napoleon to his Minister of War, the Duc de Feltre, 1806-14; minutes authorising payments to the army in Corsica, witnessed and signed by Napoleon, 1792-93; letters of Napoleon to the Duc de Frioul, 1813, to the Duc de Raguse, 1813, and to General Drouot, Elba, 1814. Letters and documents of General Marbot, General Berthier, Commissaire Sucy, Cairo, 1798, Eugène Beauharnais, and the Duc de Feltre, most with notes, dockets or signed by Napoleon. The file of Joseph Fouché, chief of police, on the "conspiration de l'agence Anglaise", a plot to assassinate Napoleon; a good series of letters of the revolutionary, Paul Jean Barras; letters of Eugène… Read More

Privately printed, London, first edition, 1845. Morocco (spine and corners red, boards green), gilt arms on front board and device on rear board, gilt bees on front corners, 3 7 cm x 28 cm,spine gilt, all edges gilt, green moire endpapers,. [4], 692 pp, frontispiece of Museum, portrait, 42 facsimile plates (numbered I-XL with IX and X used twice), 3. The scarce catalogue of an extraordinary collection of memorabilia, artworks and materials relating to Napoleon and French history after Louis XIV, assembled by the Napoleonic sympathizer John Sainsbury and exhibited in the early 1840s in London at his 'Napoleon Museum'. While personal relics of Napoleon were few, there was an imposing inventory of State Papers and Manuscripts, Marbles, Bronzes, Carvings, Gems, Decorations, Medallions, Drawings, Miniatures, Portraits, Pictures, Prints, Vignettes, Coins, Medals, Books, etc . The Duke of Wellington came to the show and expressed his “surprise and satisfaction” and his intention of… Read More

G. K. Hall & Co., Boston, first edition, 1972. Cloth, folio, 37 cm,. 512 pp, in triple-column format. An ex-library copy with a paper spine-label, stamps to all edges of the textblock and on the front pastedown endpaper and title-page, library number at foot of one page, barcode label and residue of removed label on rear endpapers, boards slightly scuffed, otherwise Good.

The National Gallery, London, first edition, 1978. Illustrated printed wrappers, oblong 8vo, 20 x 22 cm,. 40 pp, ills. Catalogue of an exhibition organised by the Arts Council of Great Britain. Good.

Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd, London, first edition, 1999. Cloth, 4to, 28 cm,. 286 pp, : ills, maps, colour plates. From the blurb - "The introductory text of this book traces Georgia's long cultural history from its archaeological beginnings to the present. Twenty-three essays by scholars from all over the world give a vivid portrayal of Georgia's heritage in history, literature and manuscript production, archaeology and art throughout prehistoric, classical and Christian periods up to the Early Modem Era. Over 150 objects are presented and their range is vast: Neolithic ceramics, intricately worked Bronze and Iron Age gold and silver, Greek and Roman jewellery, richly illuminated manuscripts, medieval paintings, cloisonné enamel and gold repoussé work, and embroidery are lavishly illustrated. Bookplate of on front pastedown endpaper, otherwise Near Fine in Near Fine dustwrapper.

G. K. Hall & Co, Boston, first edition, 1972. Cloth, folio,. v, [ii], 621 pp. Arntzen & Rainwater.: "The Library [of the Victoria and Albert Museum, also known as The National Art Library ] has always laid great emphasis on reference works dealing with all aspects of design in the applied arts without neglecting the fine arts. An expansive range of subjects extensively covered includes: architecture - sculpture - painting - the graphic arts - ornament - textiles - costume - ceramics - glass - woodwork - furniture - metalwork - jewelry - illuminated manuscripts - book arts. This broad coverage of the applied arts makes the Catalogue a natural companion to the Catalogue of the British Museum Library. Every language is represented in which any book of important art interest has been published, since the Library pursues a policy of purchasing works in their original language unless it is known that an English or common European edition is soon to be available.....The Library possesses over… Read More

National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, first edition, 1938. Edition of 500 copies. Cloth-backed boards, 8vo, 23 cm,. xii, [15]-142 pp, ills. 854 entries. by Herbert Millingchamp Vaughan. front., illus. Elegant bookplate on front pastedown endpaper, foot of spine a trifle bumped, otherwise Very Good.

Christie's, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 7th June 2006. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to,. 128 pp, colour ills. 102 lots. Near Fine.

Christie's, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 6th June 2007. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to,. 98 pp, colour ills. 74 lots. Scribbled notes and prices, including to front wrapper, otherwise Good.

Christie's, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 19th May 1998. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to,. 191 pp, colour ills. 160 lots. Contents : Botany - lots 1-87 including 1-21 The De Belder Collection and 22-28 Property of the late 18th Earl of Derby; Ornithology - 88-140 including 88-97 Property of the late 18th Earl of Derby; Zoology - 141-160. Catalogue curled, one or two notes and one or two folded corners, otherwise Good. List of prices realized laid in.

Christie, Manson & Woods, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 8th April, 1987. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to,. 86 pp, ills (some colour). 211 lots. Initials on front wrapper, some scribbled prices and notes, otherwise near Very Good.

Dell Publishing Co., London, first edition, 1970. Illustrated wrappers, large 8vo,. xiv, 350 pp, plates, ills. The Natural History of Cats is an entertaining and highly informative compendium of cat fact and fiction sure to delight all fanciers of the feline. Why do cats always land on their feet? Do cats have ESP? Do black cats generate more electricity than other cats? if its nose is hot and dry, is it sick? If you cut off its whiskers, will it lose its courage? Tracing its place in mythology and religion, law and literature, poetry and painting, Claire Necker balances the fanciful side of cattery with valuable sections on cat biology: from eyes, nose, and mouth to voice and vocabulary; from genetics and reproduction to predation, roaming, and homing; from foes - the proverbial dog - to friends, who number rabbits, horses, rats, and even Mark Twain's unforgettable elephant. Whether your favorite's a Burmese, Siamese, Abyssinian, or tom - even if you only love the Cheshire - whether you own… Read More

Sotheby's, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 18th November 2004. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to, 27 cm,. 254 pp, plates, ills. 323 lots. Indexed. Good.

Portman Books, London, 1989 reprint (with corrections and additions) of 1972 first edition. Cloth, 4to,. x, 262 pp, 4 colour plates, 76 black-and-white plates. Largely a reprint of the 1972 edition, but with lists of additional publications added at the end of chapters. An excellent survey of the significant publications in all fields oof science in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. After an opening chapter on the Scientific Movement in the early 17th century, Knight goes on to discuss the founding of the Royal Society, and the consequences, bibliographic and otherwise , that flowed from this. Succeeding sections discuss Natural Theology, Newtonian Physics, 18th Century Industrial Revolution, Chemistry in the Romantic Period, and the Decline of Science. Concludes with three chapters on the 19th century : Biology and Geology, the Diffusion of Science, and Scientific Publications. Fine in Fine dustwrapper., small booklabel on front pastedown endpaper.

Portman Books, London, 1989 reprint (with corrections and additions) of 1972 first edition. Cloth, 4to,. x, 262 pp, 4 colour plates, 76 black-and-white plates. Largely a reprint of the 1972 edition, but with lists of additional publications added at the end of chapters. An excellent survey of the significant publications in all fields oof science in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. After an opening chapter on the Scientific Movement in the early 17th century, Knight goes on to discuss the founding of the Royal Society, and the consequences, bibliographic and otherwise , that flowed from this. Succeeding sections discuss Natural Theology, Newtonian Physics, 18th Century Industrial Revolution, Chemistry in the Romantic Period, and the Decline of Science. Concludes with three chapters on the 19th century : Biology and Geology, the Diffusion of Science, and Scientific Publications. Fine in Fine dustwrapper.

Sotheby's, London, auction catalogue for the second sale held on 13th November 2008. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to, 27 cm,. 284 pp, colour ills. 319 lots. The sale comprised: Near and Middle East Lots 1-126; British Isles 127-154; Atlases 135-148; Europe 149-161; World and General Maps 162-182; The Americas 183-211; Africa 212-217; Archive of Letters of Exploration, The Italian Geographical Society Lot 218; Polar 219-224; Australia Lot 225; Asia 226-267; Alps 254-262; Books from the Library of Na Tombazis 256-267; Natural History 265-319. Near Fine.

Christie, Manson & Woods, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 23rd February, 1977. Printed wrappers, small 4to,. 53 pp, 6 plates. 272 lots. Initials on front wrapper, corners slightly creased, good.

Sotheby's, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 13th November 2003. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to, 27 cm,. 289 pp, plates, ills. 531 lots. Contents : Natural History Lots1-190;Australasia 191-204; Antarctic and Arctic 205-210; Voyages and General Travel 211-226; Asia 227-257; Colour Plate Books 258-270; British Isles 271-318; The Property of a Lady and Gentleman 319-377; General Atlases 378-406; Europe 407-434; World Maps 435-454; Near and Middle East 455-472; Africa 473-486; America 487-531. Index. Very Good.

Greenwood Press, New York, first edition, 1990. Cloth, 8vo,. x, [4], 510 pp. 5,112 entries. This bibliography identifies the scholarship by and about Revolutionary American science and scientists published from 1760 to the 20th century. Part One provides a bibliographical overview of the natural sciences in the Revolutionary Era (1760-1789). Comprehensive and general sources are listed in the fields of "natural history" (botany, zoology, agriculture, and geology), "natural philosophy" (mathematics, chemistry, astronomy, surveying, engineering, and architecture), and medicine (dentistry, pharmacology, and veterinary medicine). Included are journals, documents, biographies, bibliographies, histories, orations, and even travel journals and diaries which create a framework for the study of Revolutionary American science. Part Two is devoted to the scientists themselves: the men and women who wrote partial or specific scientific studies. This section of the book shows that these early… Read More

B. T. Batsford Ltd, London, first edition, 1972. Cloth, 4to,. x, 262 pp, over 100 ills (some colour),. An excellent survey of the significant publications in all fields of science in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. After an opening chapter on the Scientific Movement in the early 17th century, Knight goes on to discuss the founding of the Royal Society, and the consequences, bibliographic and otherwise , that flowed from this. Succeeding sections discuss Natural Theology, Newtonian Physics, 18th Century Industrial Revolution, Chemistry in the Romantic Period, and the Decline of Science. Concludes with three chapters on the 19th century : Biology and Geology, the Diffusion of Science, and Scientific Publications. From the blurb: "The collector of scientific books will particularly value the extended bibliographies which follow each chapter. More than one hundred colour and black-and-white illustrations have a similar bibliographic importance - quite apart from the outstanding technical and… Read More