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An entire and complete history, political and personal, of the Boroughs of Great Britain together with the Cinque Ports in Two Volumes. [complete]
by Oldfield, Thomas Hinton Burley.
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- Used - Good
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- Second Edition, Corrected & Improved.
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- 1794
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- Hardcover
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SGD 249.45
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London: B. Crosby, 1794. 2 volumes-complete. xiii, 435; iv, 484pp; errata, table. Contemporary full leather. Front boards of each volume attached only by cords, leather rubbed, front hinges cracked. Each volume with the armorial bookplate of Michael Morrah (surgeon b1771 d1839), volume 2 with a prev owner name written on front blank. Page edges toned, minor foxing to prelims, early… Read more about this item Item Price
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An essay on shooting. Containing the various methods of forging, boring, and dressing gun barrels, practised in France, Spain, and England, and the different Proofs of Barrels employed in those Countries Etc
by [Acton, John.]
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- First Edition
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- 1789
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SGD 771.04
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London: T. Cadell., 1789. xiii, 303pp. Contemprary calf, rebacked c19th century with a lighter coloured leather but very well done. Tape stains to endpapers (from well meant plastic covering since removed), prev owner name dated 1790 on half-title page. Very slight occasional foxing. Overall a very pleasing, wide-margined copy of this early treatis on guns, gunsmithing and shooting. The title… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Guardian. Volume the Second.
by Not Stated
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- Used - Very Good
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- First Edition
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- 1789
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Ashmore, Queensland, AUS
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SGD 72.57
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London: Printed By J. Nichols, 1789. Volume 2 only. 600pp, index, vignette on title page. Contemporary brown leather titled and decorated in gilt to spine. Armorial bookplate of prev owner (Hanbury Barclay) inside front cover. endpapers toned at edges, some rubbing/scratches to leather. Internally tight and clean. Includes nos 83-176, June-Sept, 1713.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo.… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 72.57
The Works of the Late Reverend and Learned John Howe, M.A. Sometime Fellow of Magdalene College, Oxon. Together with His Funeral Sermon, Preach'd By Mr. Spademan. To Which are Prefix'd Memoirs of the Life of the Author Collected By Edmund Calamy, D.D.
by Howe, John; Spademan, Mr.; Calamy, Edmund.
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- First Edition
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- 1724
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- Hardcover
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SGD 1,088.52
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London: Printed for John Clark and Richard Hett, John and Benjamin Sprint, Daniel Midwinter, Ranew Robinson et al, 1724. VERY HEAVY. 2 volumes-complete. vii, 698; 664pp + xxvii pp index + table of scriptures, engraved frontis portrait, list of subscribers. Rebound using contemporary boards with new spines, and various old leather as required, with covers bordered in dark pebbled leather… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Monthly Review; or Literary Journal, Enlarged: From September to December Inclusive, Mdccc (1800). Volume XXXIII. (Series II) with an Appendix
by Various
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- First Edition
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- 1800
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SGD 40.82
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London: A. Strahan for R. Griffiths, and Sold By T. Becket, 1800. viii, 544pp + 7pp index. Contemporary marbled boards with brown paper library tape spine. Boards rubbed. One page of contents partially detached. Ex-lib with neat edge stamp, bookplate of University of Rochester plus presentation label to Rochester Institute of Technology. 4 issues of this literary and social… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 40.82
Nouvelle Description Physique Historique, Civile et Politique De l'Islande, Avec Des Observations Critiques l'Histoire Naturelle de Cette Isle. Tome Premier (Vol 1 only)
by Horrebows, M.; Anderson, M
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- First Edition
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- 1764
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- Hardcover
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Ashmore, Queensland, AUS
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SGD 136.06
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Paris: Charpentier, 1764. VOLUME 1 (of 2) ONLY. xlii (lacking xxix-xxxii which were contents to vol 2.), 368pp, index. Or boards with leather spine and corners (half-leather). Covers rubbed, illegible manuscript notes on vellum glued to front pastedown, occasional toning. Text only. The land, history, people and natural history of Iceland. Text in French/en Francais.. First Edition. Hard Cover.… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 136.06
Fenelon's Treatise on the Education of Daughters with an Original Chapter On Religious Studies
by Francois Fenelon, Dibdin, Rev. T.F
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- First Thus
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- 1805
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- Hardcover
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SGD 176.88
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Cheltenham, UK: H. Ruff, 1805. 240pp, frontis. Contemporary marbled boards with leather spine and corners (half-leather). Spine worn, hinges tender with bottom panel of spine torn but attached, corners rubbed. Quite heavily foxed on frontis with lesser foxing throughout. Translated from the French and adapted for English readers, this is the first edition with Dibdin's chapter on religious education. .… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 176.88
The History of the Origin, Progress and Termination of the American War. Vol. I (of 2) Only
by Stedman C. (Charles)
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- Used - Fair to Good
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- First Irish Edition
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- 1794
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- Hardcover
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Ashmore, Queensland, AUS
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SGD 907.10
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Dublin: Printed for Messrs. P. Wogan, P. Byrne, J. Moore and W. Jones., 1794. xi, 446pp. Contemprary full calf. Leather worn and rubbed, surface layer starting to lift at bottom front corner with small triangular piece missing, and with hinges cracked but holding firmly. Prev owners names in ink on front free endpaper (xx'd out but including Daniel Maddux Jun;… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 907.10
Reflections on Death bound with Thoughts in Prison, and Other Miscellaneous Pieces with The Life of the Author
by Dodd, William
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- Cooke's Edition
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SGD 181.42
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London: Printed for C. Cooke. 2 volumes bound as one. 135pp + index; xiv, 125pp; 4 full page engravings, decorative engraved endpieces. Original marbled boards with leather spine and corners (half-calf). Minimal rubbing to binding. Some minor damp stains on plates and occasional margin. Generally a tight clean copy. No date but engravings dated 1798 and 1800 so c1800. .… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 181.42
The Poetical Works of John Dryden in Three Volumes with the Life of the Author from the Royal Quarto Edition of 1720 - complete (Bell's Edition of British Poets Complete from Chaucer to Churchill.)
by Dryden, John
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- Second Edition Thus
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- 1784
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SGD 136.06
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Edinburgh: Apollo Press for John Bell, 1784. 3 volumes. 202, 239, 225 pp, additional engraved title in Vol II, engraved portrait. Contemporary tree calf bordered in gilt with gilt decoration to spine, maroon and black leather title labels; marbled endpapers. Lightly worn at edges and spine with each volume having the 18th century bookplate of A Walker, Newry at front.… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 136.06
The Poetical Works of John Gay Including His Fables in Three Volumes with the Life of the Author from the Royal Quarto Edition of 1720 - complete (Bell's Edition of British Poets Complete from Chaucer to Churchill.)
by Gay, John
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- Used - Very Good
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- Second Edition Thus
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- 1784
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SGD 136.06
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Edinburgh: Apollo Press for John Bell, 1784. 3 volumes. 179, 208, 188 pp, additional engraved titles, engraved portrait. Contemporary tree calf bordered in gilt with gilt decoration to spine, maroon and black leather title labels; marbled endpapers. Lightly worn at edges and spine with each volume having the 18th century bookplate of A Walker, Newry at front. Damp mark to… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 136.06
The Poetical Works of John Dyer with the Life of the Author - complete (Bell's Edition of British Poets Complete from Chaucer to Churchill.)
by Dyer, John
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- Used - Very Good
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- Second Edition Thus
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- 1788
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- Hardcover
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SGD 99.78
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Edinburgh: Apollo Press for John Bell, 1788. 153 pp, additional engraved title, engraved portrait. Contemporary tree calf bordered in gilt with gilt decoration to spine, maroon and black title labels; marbled endpapers. Very lightly rubbed at edges and spinet. Light toning to preliminaries. Beautifully figured tree calf. This volume represent the poetical works of John Dyer (1699-1757) and is… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 99.78
The Poetical Works of Gilbert West with the Life of the Author - complete (Bell's Edition of British Poets Complete from Chaucer to Churchill.)
by West, Gilbert
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- Used - Very Good
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- First Edition Thus
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- 1781
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- Hardcover
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SGD 108.85
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Edinburgh: Apollo Press for John Bell, 1781. 131 pp, additional engraved title, engraved portrait. Contemporary tree calf bordered in gilt with gilt decoration to spine, maroon and black title labels; marbled endpapers. Very lightly rubbed at edges and spine with 18th century bookplate of A. Walker, Newry at front. Light toning to preliminaries. Beautifully figured tree calf. This volume… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 108.85
The Poetical Works of David Mallett with the Life of the Author - complete (Bell's Edition of British Poets Complete from Chaucer to Churchill.)
by Mallet, David
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- Used - Very Good
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- First Edition Thus
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- 1780
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- Hardcover
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SGD 136.06
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Edinburgh: Apollo Press for John Bell, 1780. 203pp, additional engraved title, engraved portrait. Contemporary tree calf bordered in gilt with gilt decoration to spine, maroon and black title labels; marbled endpapers. Very lightly rubbed at edges and spine with 18th century bookplate of A. Walker, Newry at front, minor damp stain to engraved title. Light toning to preliminaries. Beautifully figured… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 136.06
The Poetical Works of Nicholas Rowe, with the Life of the Author. (Bell's Edition of British Poets Complete from Chaucer to Churchill)
by Rowe, Nicholas
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- Used - Very Good
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- Reprint
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- 1782
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- Hardcover
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SGD 122.46
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Edinburgh: Apollo Press for John Bell, 1782. 142 pp, additional engraved title, engraved portrait. Contemporary tree calf bordered in gilt with gilt decoration to spine, maroon and black title labels lightly rubbed, gilt number 58 on the spine, rubbed ; marbled endpapers. Light toning to preliminaries. The 18th century bookplate of A Walker, Newry has been laid down on a… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 122.46
The Poetical Works of William Congreve, with the Life of the Author. (Bell's Edition of British Poets Complete from Chaucer to Churchill)
by Congreve, William
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- Used - Very Good
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- Reprint
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- 1784
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- Hardcover
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SGD 68.03
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Edinburgh: Apollo Press for John Bell, 1784. 216 pp, additional engraved title, engraved portrait. Contemporary tree calf bordered in gilt with gilt decoration to spine, maroon and black title labels lightly rubbed, gilt number 56 on the spine, rubbed ; marbled endpapers. Light toning to preliminaries. Very lightly rubbed at edges and spine. The 18th century bookplate of A Walker,… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 68.03
The Poetical Works of Dr William Broome, with the Life of the Author. (Bell's Edition of British Poets Complete from Chaucer to Churchill)
by Broome, William
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- Used - Very Good
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- First Edition Thus
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- 1781
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- Hardcover
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SGD 68.03
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Edinburgh: Apollo Press for John Bell, 1781. 192 pp, additional engraved title, with a damp-stained verso, engraved portrait. the lower edges of the first few pages are slightly irregular. Contemporary tree calf bordered in gilt with gilt decoration to spine, maroon and black title labels, gilt number 83 on the spine; marbled endpapers. Toning to preliminaries. Very lightly rubbed at… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 68.03
The Poetical Works of Joseph Addison, with the Life of the Author. (Bell's Edition of British Poets Complete from Chaucer to Churchill)
by Addison, Joseph
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- Used - Very Good
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- Reprint
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- 1784
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- Hardcover
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SGD 81.64
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Edinburgh: Apollo Press for John Bell, 1784. 228 pp, additional engraved title, engraved portrait. Contemporary tree calf bordered in gilt with gilt decoration to spine, maroon and black title labels lightly rubbed, gilt number 57 on the spine, rubbed ; marbled endpapers. Light toning to preliminaries. Very lightly rubbed at edges and spine. Beautifully figured tree calf. This volume contains… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 81.64
The Poetical Works of Sir Samuel Garth, with the Life of the Author. (Bell's Edition of British Poets Complete from Chaucer to Churchill)
by Garth, Samuel
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- Used - Very Good
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- First Edition Thus
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- 1779
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- Hardcover
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SGD 136.06
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Edinburgh: Apollo Press for John Bell, 1779. 216 pp, additional engraved title, engraved portrait. The 18th century bookplate of A Walker, Newry has been laid down on the portrait recto. The lower page edges of the portrait, engraved title and title page are slightly ragged. Contemporary tree calf bordered in gilt with gilt decoration to spine, maroon and black title… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 136.06
The Poetical Works of the Most Noble John Sheffield, Duke of Buckingham, with the Life of the Author. (Bell's Edition of British Poets Complete from Chaucer to Churchill)
by Sheffield, John
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- Used - Very Good
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- First Edition Thus
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- 1780
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- Hardcover
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SGD 77.10
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Edinburgh: Apollo Press for John Bell, 1780. 168 pp, additional engraved title, engraved portrait. Contemporary tree calf bordered in gilt with gilt decoration to spine, maroon and black title labels rubbed, gilt number 44 on the spine rubbed; marbled endpapers. Very lightly rubbed at edges and spine. The 18th century bookplate of A Walker, Newry laid down on a blank… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 77.10