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Abrege Historique des Livres de l'Ancien Testament,. Three Volumes
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Abrege Historique des Livres de l'Ancien Testament,. Three Volumes

by Risler, Jeremie; Translated from the German by J. J. Duvernoy

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Neuveville, Switzerland : De L'Imprimerie de Fred. Reuner , 1799. Three volumes bound in contemporary mottled calf, backs gilt, the book plates of Henry Drummond, Albury Park, Surrey front paste downs. Henry Drummond (1786-1860) was an English author, banker and politician best known as a founder of the Catholic Apostolic Church, also known as the Irvingian Church. The set Very Good Plus, light rubbing at edges and corners, toning at end pages only, interiors quite clean and bright. A handsome set with distinguished and relevant provenance, Worldcat notes 8 library holdings worldwide. . First Edition. Mottled Calf. Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Abrege Latin de Philosophie, avec une Introduction et des Notes Francoises. In Two Parts
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Abrege Latin de Philosophie, avec une Introduction et des Notes Francoises. In Two Parts

by L'Abbe Hauchecorn

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Paris: The Author, 1784. RARE, WorldCat shows only eight institutional holdings. Portrait of René Descartes engraved on copper frontispiece Vol. I. Very Good, quarter calf over paper covered boards, expertly rebacked early 19th c., with gilt lettering and rules, decorative end papers. Boards bumped and rubbed at edges. Vol. II with six fold-out plates engraved on copper at the end of the volume, representing geometric figures, diagrams (of astronomy), a terrestrial globe, instruments of physics and the 12 astrological signs. Introduction and author's notes in French, text in Latin and in French. Internally quite clean and lovely, with no toning. . . First Edition. Quarter Calf. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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Additions to the Works of Alexander Pope, Esq. Together with Many Original Poems and Letters, of...
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Additions to the Works of Alexander Pope, Esq. Together with Many Original Poems and Letters, of Cotemporary( sic) Writers, Never Before Published. In Two Volumes

by Pope, Alexander

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London: Printed for H.Baldwin, T. Longman, R. Baldwin, C. Robinson, T. Caslon, C. Kearsly, and J. Ridley, 1776. SCARCE. (4), xiii(1), (6), 236; (8), 276 pp. With title page engravings both volumes. Armorial bookplate signed A(?) Bouverie, bearing the Latin inscription "Patria Cara Carior Libertas" ("Dear homeland freedom dearer"). Two volumes in contemporary calf, later expertly rebacked 19th c. calf with five raised bands and lettered in gilt. Very Good, corners rubbed, light foxing to end papers only. . First Edition. Full Calf. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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All the Works of Epictetus, Which are Now Extant; Consisting of His Discourses, Preserved By...
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All the Works of Epictetus, Which are Now Extant; Consisting of His Discourses, Preserved By Arrian, in Four Books, The Enchiridon, and Fragments

by Epictetus; Translated from the Original Greek By Elizabeth Carter, with an Introduction, and Notes, By the Translator

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London: Printed By S. Richardson: And Sold By A. Millar...John Rivington...And, R. and J. Dodsley , 1758. Recently professionally rebacked in closely matching leather with red leather label in gilt, retaining the original leather covers while restoring the edges and corners. Internally clean and bright. With the armorial bookplates of Granville Leveson Gower, 1st Marquis of Stafford (1721-1803), and Bridgewater Library, Charles William Sherborn (English, 1831-1912). A quite handsome copy of Carter's desirable First Edition of the First Translation into English, considered her finest work. xlii, 505, (11, Index and Appendix) pp. Lowndes 745 . First Edition of the First English Tran. Leather. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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Aphorismes politiques, traduits de l'anglais précédés d'une Notice...
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Aphorismes politiques, traduits de l'anglais précédés d'une Notice sur la Vie et les Ouvrages de l'Auteur

by Harrington, J,(ames)

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Paris: Didot Jeune, 1795. No date, circa 1795. Bound in contemporary quarter red morocco with tooling in blind and gilt, four raised bands ruled in gilt, marbled end papers and edges, ribbon marker. 102, 259, (2) pp. Very Good Plus, small rubs at corners, scattered light toning. James Harrington, (1611-1677), was a British political thinker and author, best known for his work "The Commonwealth of Oceana". . First Edition. Quarter Morocco. Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall.
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An Apology for the Bible, in a Series of Letters, Addressed to Thomas Paine, Author of a Book...
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An Apology for the Bible, in a Series of Letters, Addressed to Thomas Paine, Author of a Book Entitled, The Age of Reason, Part the Second, Being an Investigation of True and of Fabulous Theology

by Watson, R.

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New York: Printed for T. & J. Swords , 1796. 178 pages, booksellers' advertisement, p. [179], half-title. Small contemporary bookplate of David Goodwin, with his name in ink at title page. additional prior owner name in pencil front end page. Bound in contemporary calf, red label with gilt lettering back, Very Good Minus, joints starting to open at top edges, final blank end page with 1" x 3" chip bottom corner, light to moderate toning throughout. Uncommon in contemporary binding. Evans 31569.. Early American Imprint. Calf. Very Good Minus. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.
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Basia Joannis Secundi Nicolai Hagensis: or The kisses of Joannes Secundes Nicolaius of The Hague...
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Basia Joannis Secundi Nicolai Hagensis: or The kisses of Joannes Secundes Nicolaius of The Hague in Latin and English verse. With the life of Secundus, and a critic upon his Basia. Adorn'd with a cut of the author, and another of his mistress Julia,

by (Joannes Secundes, Joanni Secundi ) Janus Secundus ; Illustrations by Bernard Picart

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London: Printed for Henry Lintot, at the Cross-Keys between the Temple Gates, Fleetstreet, , 1731. RARE. First Edition, 1731. "Translated anonymously by George Ogle, who adopted a poetical version of the 1st and 2d stanza by Elijah Fenton, and of the 9th and 16th by Edward Ward." - cf. Brit. Mus. Cat. Latin and English on opposite pages. xxvi, [2], 98 pages frontispiece, portrait. Bound in contemporary vellum, leather label 4 raised bands. Very Good, vellum darkened, evidence of bookplate removal front pastedown, text evenly and lightly browned. Joannes Secundus' most noted work, with 86 editions published between 1539 and 2013 in 6 languages. The only institutions holding this edition, according to Worldcat, are Yale University Library and University of Cambridge Library. . First Edition. Vellum. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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Biographical Anecdotes of William Hogarth; with a Catalogue of His Works Chronologically...
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Biographical Anecdotes of William Hogarth; with a Catalogue of His Works Chronologically Arranged; and Occasional Remarks

by John Nichols )

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London: Printed by and for J. Nichols, 1782. In contemporary full calf, rebacked early 20th c. in keeping, Very Good, boards worn at edges, toning rear paste down, internally quite clean and bright.. Second Edition, Enlarged and Corrected. Full Calf. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Time; from the Restoration of Charles II, to the Treaty of...
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Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Time; from the Restoration of Charles II, to the Treaty of Peace at Utrecht, in the Reign of Queen Anne. a New Edition, with Historical and Biographical Notes and Fifty - One Portraits. In Two Volumes

by Gilbert Burnet, Bishop of Salsbury

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London: William Smith, 1840. Two volumes handsomely bound in contemporary unsigned American full calf, backs ornately gilt and with two morocco labels with gilt lettering and gilt tail date, covers double gilt ruled borders with gilt ruled edges, marbled end pages and page edges, the armorial bookplates of John G. Watmough and David Milne. Near Fine, shelf rubbing bottom edges, small rubs at raised bands and corners, joints showing light wear, the engravings moderately toned. 51 engravings. . Later British Edition. Full Calf. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. Large 8vo.
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The Centaur Not Fabulous. In Six Letters to a Friend on the Life in Vogue
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The Centaur Not Fabulous. In Six Letters to a Friend on the Life in Vogue

by [Young (Edward)]

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London: Printed for A. Millar in the Strand; and R. and J. Dodsley in Pallmall, 1755. The Second Edition, Corrected, which adds a sixth letter, and was published the same year as the first edition. Frontis, title, xvi & 384 pp. Bound in full contemporary mottled calf nicely rebacked in keeping,red leather label and five raised bands, with gilt lettering and rules, gilt tail date, gilt rules to covers, newer end papers that are fresh and clean. Near Fine, top edge soiled, toning to frontispiece and title page. Internally clean and unmarked, the text fresh and bright. A quite handsome and solidly bound copy. Second Edition, Corrected. Mottled Calf. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Characteristicks of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times. In Three Volumes. The Sixth Edition,...
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Characteristicks of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times. In Three Volumes. The Sixth Edition, Corrected. With the Addition of a Letter Concerning Design (Fine Binding)

by Anthony, Earl of Shaftesbury

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London: Printed by James Purser , 1737. Three volumes in sumptuous contemporary binding of dark brown calf with broad intiricate gilt dentelle bordered covers with large diamond centerpieces enhanced by delicate floral tools, the backs with six raised bands with five of the compartments with floral gilt tooling, marbled end papers with narrow gilt dentelle, all edges gilt. Vol. I with tipped note card "to Robt. Smart donor the Rev. W. Chafin. Mr. Rolling(?) & Miss Floyd present their compliments to Mr Smart & by his acceptance of Lord Shaftesburys Works Mr. Chafin & Miss Floyd consign(?) to Mr. Smart". Each title page with inked inscription "Robt.Smart Donor Rev W. Chafin 1802". Vol. I with engraved frontis portrait and two title pages with vignettes and headpiece, Vols. II and III with title page vignette and headpiece, all by Gribelin. Very Good, gilt at spines dulled, joints showing wear but holding nicely, small edge tears to end pages of Vol. I, light wear at… Read More
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The Confessions of J.J. Rousseau, Citizen of Geneva to Which are Added  the Reveries of the...
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The Confessions of J.J. Rousseau, Citizen of Geneva to Which are Added the Reveries of the Solitary Walker, [and (in part 2)] a New Collection of Letters from the Author. Translated from the French ( 5 Volumes)

by Rousseau, J. J.; Translator Anonymous

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London: Printed for G.G.J. & J. Robinson, & J. Bew,, 1790. RARE. The Second English Edition, five volumes (in 2 series: 2 & 3) published 1790. Bound uniformly in contemporary calf, red leather title labels and small round black volume labels in gilt with gilt rules, The armorial bookplates of Charles MacKenzie, Esq., of Kilcoy front paste downs. Very Good Plus, calf a bit darkened, joints starting at top edge Vol. III but holding nicely, a bit of period writing in ink front end pages, the interiors clean and lovely. Of this 2nd English Edition Tobias Smollett said; "We found the first translation so faulty, that it is with pleasure we see the work again undertaken by some more competent author. Our present translator has executed his task with accuracy and fidelity; but to translate Rousseau is a labour of difficulty, it is bending the bow of Ulysses, which few weaker hands can perform." (The Critical Review or Annals of Literature, 1756-1763, p. 360), Lowndes IV, 1585. A… Read More
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De La Nature Des Choses, Traduction Nouvelle, Avec Des Notes (Two Volumes)
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De La Nature Des Choses, Traduction Nouvelle, Avec Des Notes (Two Volumes)

by (Titus Lucretius Carus ) Lucrece

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Paris: Chez Bleuet, 1768. Contemporary full marbled calf, backs ornately gilt, brown leather labels, marbled end pages, all edges marbled. Engraved title page by Gravelot engraved by Binet. Text in both Latin and French. Very Good, leather chipped front cover Vol. I along spine, small rubs to leather Vol. II. Contemporary prior owner names to end pages. The text quite clean and with NO foxing or toning. A handsome set, and an uncommon edition. . First Thus. Marbled Calf . Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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De Situ Orbis Libri III cum notis integris Hermolai Barbari, Petri Joannis Olivarii, Fredenandi...
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De Situ Orbis Libri III cum notis integris Hermolai Barbari, Petri Joannis Olivarii, Fredenandi Nonii Pintiani, Petri Ciacconii, Andreae Schotti, Isaaci Vossii, et Jacobi Gronovii. Accedunt Petri Joannis Nunnesii. et Jacobi Perizonii.cur. Abrahamo Gronovi

by Pomponii Melae

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Lugduni Batavorum (London): Samuelem Luchtmans et Fil, 1748. Two volumes in contemporary full vellum, Illustrated with allegorical frontispiece engraving and folding engraved map of the known earth in classical times, with numerous copperplate engravings in the text. Title page of V. 2 reads: ..." Pars altera exhibens animadversiones Isaaci Vossii, Jacobi Perizonii, et Abrahami Gronovii, ac dedicationes & praefationes virorum doctorum, atque vitam Fredenandi Nonii Pintiani ab Andrea Schotto descriptam, & quatuor indices ..." (20), 546, (4), 547-1081, (55) pp. The only ancient treatise on geography in classical Latin, written roughly 43 or 44 CE, and remaining in use until around 1500. Very Good. both volumes moderately toned, vellum soiled, map and frontispiece engraving are Fine, small holes top corner first 6 pages Vol. 1 and top corner front end page Vol. 2. A quite handsome and well bound copy of this SCARCE edition in contemporary vellum binding. . Editio Altera (… Read More
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De medicina libri octo brevioribus Rob. Constantini, Is. Casauboni, aliorumque scholiis ac locis...
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De medicina libri octo brevioribus Rob. Constantini, Is. Casauboni, aliorumque scholiis ac locis parallelis illustrati. Cura & studio Th. J. ab Almeloveen ... Editio ultima, Etc BOUND WITH: De Medecina Praecepta Saluberrima

by Aur. Corn. Celsi (Celsus, Aulus Aurelius Cornelius, 25 BC - AD 50); Q. Serenii Samonici (Quintus Serenius Sammonicus

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Patavii: Josephus Cominus , 1722. Two volumes bound in one. lxxii, 598 (misnumbered 998), (31), (2), 115, (3) pp. With frontis portrait of Celsus and title vignette. Early quarter calf over marbled boards, Good, heavy wear, boards nearly detached, edges showing, an early signature at title page obscured. Bookplate of Charles Atwood Kofoid, noted American zoologist at front paste down. "The De medicina is the oldest medical document after the Hippocratic writings. Written about AD 30, it remains the greatest medical treatise from ancient Rome, and the first Western history of medicine. Garrison and Morton, 20, Blake, NLM, pp. 82, 415; Wellcome, II, p.319, See also Waller, 1855. Quintus Serenius Sammonicus (d. 211) was physician to the Emperor Severus and was put to death by Caracalla. Allbutt called him 'a man of some attainments'. 'He left a library of 62,000 volumes to his son Quintus, to whom this 'De medicina' has also been attributed. See Osler 5433." ( references… Read More
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(Early American Imprint)  Sermons of Hugh Blair, D.D. F.R.S. Ed. One of the Ministers of the High...
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(Early American Imprint) Sermons of Hugh Blair, D.D. F.R.S. Ed. One of the Ministers of the High Church, and Professor of Rhetoric and Belles Lettres in the University, of Edinburgh. Volume II

by Blair, Hugh

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Boston: I. Thomas and E. T. Andrews, 1792. In contemporary marbled calf, red morocco label with gilt lettering back, viii, 9-396 pp. Contains 28 sermons. Volume II only of the 2 volume set. Very Good, a few pages with marginal marks and notations in pencil, moderate toning throughout, boards rubbed, first front end page almost separated. The period ownership signature at title page of David Goodwin. Possibly David Goodwin (c.1744-1825), who served as a militia officer during the Revolutionary War, later represented Charlestown in the Massachusetts legislature, and he was a founding member of the Massachusetts Bible Society. Printed by Isaiah Thomas, (1749-1831), the famous Yankee patriot, printer, newspaper editor, historian, and founder of the American Antiquary Society. . Early American Imprint. Marbled Calf. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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The Eighteenth Century: Its Institutions, Customs and Costumes. France 1700-1789; Manners,...
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The Eighteenth Century: Its Institutions, Customs and Costumes. France 1700-1789; Manners, Customs and Dress During the Middle Ages; Military and Religious Life if the Middle Ages; The Arts in the Middle Ages; Science and Literature in the Middle Ages

by Lacroix, Paul

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London: Bickers & Son , 1878. Five volumes, the complete set and uncommon thus, in contemporary signed Stikeman & Co. bindings of half red morocco over marbled boards, matching marbled end papers, the backs with gilt tooled floral decorations, all edges gilt. From the collection of noted art collector M.C.D. Borden, his bookplate front paste downs. Known as "the Calico King" for his fabric printing empire, Borden's art collection included works by Frans Hals, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Constable, Gainsborough, J.M.W.Turner, Corot, Delacroix, &c. "The Eighteenth Century" published by Scribner, Welford and Armstrong, New York, 1876. The other four volumes published by Bickers & Son, London, "Science and Literature" dated 1878, "The Arts" and "Manners, Customs..." state "Fourth Thousand" with no date, and "Military and Religious Life" has no date. Each volume with chromolithograph plates and hundreds of engravings on… Read More
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Elegies de Tibulle avec des notes et recherches de Mythologie, d'Histoire et de Philosophie...
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Elegies de Tibulle avec des notes et recherches de Mythologie, d'Histoire et de Philosophie suivies des baisers de Jean Second. Three Volumes

by TIBULLUS, [Albius]; MIRABEAU, Honoré-Gabriel Riquetti, comte De

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Tours and Paris : chez Letourmy and Berry, 1795. "traduction nouvelle, adresse´e du Donjeon de Vincennes, par Mirabeau, l'ai^ne´, a` Sophie Ruffey." No dates, published 1795-96. A portrait of Mirabeau, engraved by Voysard after Borel, frontispiece to volume I; portrait of Sophie, engraved by Elluin after Borel, frontispiece of volume II; engraving by Dupreel after Marillier, frontispiece of volume III, 12 figures out of text engraved by Elluin after Borel. Finely bound in contemporary green straight-grain morocco, all edges gilt, gilt inner dentelles, with added ruling and decorative gilt acorn motifs at corners on paste downs & flyleaves, armorial book plate. Very Good, corners and spine ends rubbed, spines darkened, light soiling to boards, modest scattered toning. Laid into Vol. I an engraved portrait of Mirabeau, engraved by Mariage after F. Bonneville, that appears to have been taken from another publication. A handsome set in period binding. . First Translated… Read More
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Fables by Mr. Gay & Fables by the late Mr. Gay
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Fables by Mr. Gay & Fables by the late Mr. Gay

by Gay, John

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London: J. Tonson & J. Watts / J. and P. Knapton and T. Cox , 1728. Fables by Mr. Gay, Second Edition, 1728, and Fables by the late Mr. Gay, Third Edition, 1747. Vol. I, engraved title page, dedication page to William Duke of Cumberland, (4, Contents), (6, Introduction), 192 pp. Illustrated by Wm. Kent and John Wotton: Vol. 1; 50 plates + title page. Volume II, Engraved frontispiece and title page, (1, Advertisement), (4, Contents), 155 pp. illustrated by Hubert-Francois Gravelot; frontispiece, title page, 16 full page unnumbered plates. The 2nd and 3rd Editions, respectively, of Gay's Fables. Bound uniformly in contemporary calf, the small tickets of the period London bookseller R. Rothschild-Davidson at rear paste downs. Very Good, the joints fragile yet still holding, prior owner name in ink, the boards rubbed, titles dulled yet legible. toning at end papers, the plates are quite lovely. An unsophisticated and early set.. Second and Third Editions . Calf. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over… Read More
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Frederick the Great, His Court and Times (Four Volumes)
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Frederick the Great, His Court and Times (Four Volumes)

by Campbell, Thomas, Edited and with an Introduction by

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London: Henry Colburn, 1842. Four volumes bound in unsigned contemporary half dark brown morocco over marbled boards, the backs in six compartments with four featuring richly gilt tooled crown in field of flowers, end papers and edges marbled. Near Fine, small rubs at corners, rubbing to marbled boards, small prior owner name label at title pages, handful of pages with corner creases in Vol. II. Portrait and Index, xxx, 420, viii, 427, vi, 394, vi, 488 pp. . First Edition. Half Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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