Recommended Books
KINGSLEY, Charles. Westward Ho! Two Years Ago., Alton Locke. (1890)
£28.00KINGSLEY, Charles (1819-75). Westward Ho! Two Years Ago., Alton Locke. (1890). 8vo. London, Macmillan and Co., Three Charles Kingsley novels bound into one charming, attractive binding.
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The Poetry of Robert Burns. (1901). 4 Volumes.
£60.00HENLEY, William Ernest; Thomas F. Henderson. The Poetry of Robert Burns. (1901) 4 volume set. Frontispiece to each volume.
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Picturesque York. (1886). W.J. Boddy’s Copy.
£85.00BENSON, George (1856-1935) ; J. England Jefferson. Picturesque York. Large 8vo. York, Ben Johnson and Company, 1886. SUBSCRIBER’S COPY. SIGNED by one of the subscribers on the front endpaper: ‘W.J. Boddy’ and dated 1886. Contents include: Railway Station, Marygate, Monk Bar, Coney Street, Old Ouse Bridge, Walmgate Bar.
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DRINKWATER, John (1882-1937). Oliver Cromwell. (1922) AUTHOR SIGNED to Henry Ainley.
£60.00DRINKWATER, John (1882-1937). Oliver Cromwell. (1922) AUTHOR SIGNED to Henry Ainley. PRESENTATION COPY: Signed and dedicated to the actor “Harry [Henry] Ainley” who was appearing in the show: “Harry Ainley from John Drinkwater give us a good night. Brighton February 19th 1923”. [SELLING WITH] a copy of the theatrical programme from the show- when it was at His Majesty’s Theatre. Henry Ainley (1879-1945) A noted actor, particularly in Shakespeare. Ainley was the father of Anthony Ainley (1932-2004) who played the Master- notorious adversary of the Doctor in Doctor Who.
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Brittany [and] Its Byways: […,] Inhabitants and its Antiquities… (1869)
£60.00BURY PALLISER, [Fanny] (1805-78). Brittany & Its Byways: Some Account of Its Inhabitants and its Antiquities; During A Residence in that Country. 8vo. London, John Murray, 1869. Contents include: Cherbourg, Querqueville, Tourlaville, Granville, Pontorson, Dinan, St. Malo, Kermartin, Lannion, St. Pol. de Leon, Carnac, Nantes, Carhaix. Apart from this work, author Fanny Bury Palliser (sister of Frederick Marryat) was an authority on lace, publishing a work entitled The History of Lace in 1865. Scarce.
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BAKER, Frank. I follow But Myself. (1968). SIGNED and INSCRIBED.
£70.00BAKER, Frank. I follow But Myself. (1968). SIGNED and INSCRIBED. 8vo. London, Peter Davies. British writer and actor born in 1908, completed his first novel in 1935. Miss Hargreaves followed in 1940 (adapted for stage- performed at The Royal Court Theatre Club, with tv, and radio adaptations). Baker’s second novel The Birds was published in 1936. Many years later there was some controversy (from Baker) as to whether the Daphne Du Maurier had been based on his novel. The two were cited as being very different! However many years after the publication of Baker’s novel, the Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name helped to increase sales of Baker’s book! I Follow But Myself includes recollections on those friends who had most contributed to his life, each also had the distinction as Baker puts it “Each of these widely different men and women had one particular quality; they in their various ways followed but themselves”.
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The Legislatorial Trial of Her Majesty … Alleged Crime of Adultery with Bartolomeo Bergami. (1820)
£70.00[BARRON, Edward]. The Legislatorial Trial of Her Majesty, Caroline Amelia Elizabeth, Queen of England, Consort of George the Fourth, for the Alleged Crime of Adultery with Bartolomeo Bergami. 4to. London, H. Rowe, 1820 King George IV who ascended the throne in 1820 attempted to divorce his wife Caroline of Brunswick. The case of adultery was brought before the House of Lords. Ultimately owing to public popular support and outcry the trial against Caroline was dropped. 800 petitions and nearly a million signatures were garnered in her favour.
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BURNS, Robert (1759-96). The Works of Robert Burns. (1843). 2 Volume Set, BINDING.
£160.00BURNS, Robert (1759-96). The Works of Robert Burns; with Dr. Currie’s Memoir of the Poet, and an Essay on his Genius and Character, by Professor Wilson. Also, Numerous Notes, Annotations, and Appendices. Embellished by Eighty-One Portrait and Landscape Illustrations. Two Volume Set (1843).
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SCOTT, G. Firth. The Romance of Polar Exploration. (1909). BINDING.
£55.00SCOTT, G. Firth (1862 -1935). The Romance of Polar Exploration. (1909). BINDING. 8vo. London, Seeley and Co. Limited, Chapters include: The Arctic Region, The Search For Franklin, The Voyage of the Polaris, The Greely Expedition, Nansen and the Fram, Franz Josef Land and Spitzbergen, Italy Claims the Record, The Antarctic Region, The Southern Cross Expedition. PROVENANCE: School Prize label to front pastedown, inscription on label dated July 1912. Please note that this book is of its time.
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Conciones et Orationes Ex Historicis Latinis Excerptae.. [Elzévir- 1672]
£120.00[VARIOUS]. Conciones et Orationes Ex Historicis Latinis Excerptae : Argumenta Singulis Praefixa Sunt, Quae Causam Cujusque & Summam Ex Rei Gestae Occasione Explicant. (1672). PROVENANCE: Previous owner’s signature to rear endpaper dated 1685, and another signature dated 1758. Previous owner in the 17th/18th century (?). has drawn a small doodle in the margin of one of the pages. Please note that the text is in Latin. Elzévir were a family of Dutch booksellers prominent in the 17th and 18th Centuries. The Duodecimo (12mo.) became a popular item of desirable interest.
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St Dunstan’s Clock A Story of 1666. (1893) SCARCE VICTORIAN NOVEL.
£60.00WARD, E. St Dunstan’s Clock A Story of 1666. 8vo. London, Seeley and Co. Limited, 1893. PROVENANCE: Sheffield School Board, school prize label to front pastedown with presentation inscription dated Nov 30th 1894. A fictional account/novel depicting life experienced at the time and during the fire of London in 1666. Scarce victorian novel.
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The Adventures of Boss and Dingbatt. (1937). Vintage Children’s Book. VERY RARE
£75.00S. JOHN, Conrad (1905?-); Ursula John [Ursula Moray Williams 1911-2006]. The Adventures of Boss and Dingbatt. 4to. London, George G. Harrap & Co. LTD, 1937. Monochrome photographs of the teddy Koala “Boss” and leopard toy “Dingbatt” in various situations throughout. An incredibly rare, sweet and charming vintage book detailing the capers and adventures of these two soft toys who are ever a character! Please note this book is of its time.
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Nature Recreation Group Guidance for the Out-of-Doors. (1940)
£60.00GOULD VINAL, William (1881-1976). Nature Recreation Group Guidance for the Out-of-Doors. 8vo. New York & London, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. 1940. SIGNED with a DEDICATION to Phyllis Kaemfer. Chapters include: Nature Experiences in the Home, Nature Activities in the Community, Nature Trips and Trails, Conservation: A Challenge to the Educator, The Approach to Leadership, Tools for Leadership in Field Work, Nature Games. Please note that this book is of its time.
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Pietas Quotidiana and Companion for the Altar. Prayers and Meditations for Every Day in the Week, and on Various Occasions… (1824)
£75.00Pietas Quotidiana and Companion for the Altar. Prayers and Meditations for Every Day in the Week, and on Various Occasions. Together with The Companion for The Altar. (1824)
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A Practical Treatise on the making and Upholding of Public Roads… (1819) RARE
£200.00PATERSON, James. A Practical Treatise on the making and Upholding of Public Roads…And a Dissertation on the Utility of Broad Wheels. 8vo. Montrose, James Watt, 1819. Chapters include: Projecting of Roads, Side-Cutting and Embanking, Upholding- Cleaning the Road, Dressing the Canals or Ditches, On Approaches to Gentlemens’ Houses, On Broad Wheels, &c. PROVENANCE: Previous owner’s signature on front pastedown (signature crossed through, also partially erased signature on title page), other signature on front endpaper dated 1845. Same signature as the one on the front pastedown to rear pastedown (this one not crossed through ‘Captn. Jane(?) RN.’ There is copious marginalia and annotations throughout in an early/mid 19th century hand. A rare and fascinating insight into road building and maintenance in the Georgian period.
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The Bards of Angus and The Mearns an Anthology of the Counties. (1897)
£50.00REID, Alan. The Bards of Angus and The Mearns an Anthology of the Counties. 4to. (Size) Paisley; J. and R. Parlane, 1897. PROVENANCE: Lively and interesting marginalia throughout, expressing opinions, family relevance, and comments about the text. Please see photos for book’s condition and for further information.
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The Woodland Companion: or a Brief Description of British Trees… (1802)
£120.00[AIKEN, John (1747-1822)]. The Woodland Companion: or a Brief Description of British Trees. With Some Account of Their Uses. Illustrated by Plates. (1802) PROVENANCE: “Fletcher- Park Hill- Liverpool” (inscription in an old hand to front endpaper). Trees discussed include: Oak, Hazel, Elm, Black Poplar, Asp, Scotch Fir, Box, Holly, Hawthorn, Lime
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Artificial Limbs, and The Amputations Which Afford The Most Appropriate Stumps in Civil and Military Surgery. (1885)
£95.00BIGG, [Henry, Robert], Heather (1853-1911). Artificial Limbs, and The Amputations Which Afford The Most Appropriate Stumps in Civil and Military. 8vo. London: Published by the Author, 1885. Henry Robert Heather Bigg (1853-1911), was a British medical doctor and author. SCARCE. Please note that this book is of its time.
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PICKARD-CAMBRIDGE. List of British & Irish Spiders. (1900).
£130.00PICKARD-CAMBRIDGE, Rev. Octavius (1828-1917). List of British [and] Irish Spiders. 8vo. Dorchester: Dorset County Chronicle, 1900. PRESENTATION COPY: “William Falconer Esq. with kind regards O.P.C.” (Inscribed to upper wrapper). PROVENANCE: Old photostat Library bookplate to modern front endpaper “F. E. Cooper” and additional old printed label of “Dr. J.A.L. Cooke” to front endpaper. Also partially erased inscription to upper wrapper. The text is heavily annotated throughout by previous owners. RARE book with an interesting connection.
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BROWNE, Phyllis. Cookery For Common Ailments. (1898). SCARCE.
£55.00BROWNE, Phyllis [Arthur Gay Payne] (1840-94). Cookery For Common Ailments. 8vo. London, Cassell and Company, 1898. PROVENANCE: Dr Mackay, Halifax (signature to title page). Offering advice on diet in answer to common ailments. Please note the advice contained within in this book is of its time and may not be relevant today! SCARCE.
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