1850. Ephemera. Francis Hall (1815-1884) was an engraver and the father of the painter Frank Hall. Letter mentions George Richmond (1809-1896), English painter and friend of Wm. Blake. Archdeacon Manning, later Cardinal Manning, was a leading Catholic prelate. Autograph letter, single sheet, 4.5 x 7 inches, written both sides, signed.....
1848. Ephemera. William A. Chatto ((1799-1864) was an English writer. In 1848 he published 'Facts and Speculations on the Origin and History of Playing Cards,' which illustrated book the letter may be referring to. Anthanasios Christopoulos (1772-1847) was a celebrated Greek poet, scholar and jurist. 1. Autograph letter signed, single.....
1923. Ephemera. Geoffrey Dawson (1874-1944) was editor of The (London) Times from 1912-1919 and from 1923-1941. Single sheet, 7 x 9 inches, typed, on The Times letterhead, dated November 1st, 1923, addressed to Mrs. Winthrop Young, Birkby Hall. Letter refers to notice to be placed in The Times of a......
Sampson Low, Marston & Co., 1883. First Edition. Hardcover. 227 pages. Thomas Newbigging (1833-1914) was Scottish engineer, writer and historian and an authority on gas engineering. First edition (first printing). Near fine copy in black leather covers with 4 gilt and blind-framed raised bands on spine. Gilt stamped harp, horn.....
n.d., ca. 1800. Ephemera. Beilby Porteus (1731-1809) was Bishop of London from 1787 to 1809. Autograph letter, single sheet, 7.25 x 7.5 inches, on laid paper. Not in hand of the Bishop but from an anonymous assistant: 'The Bishop of London presents his complts. to Mr. Hardridge & desires he.....
Frederick A. Stokes, n.d., ca. late 1930s. Hardcover. 204 pages. A very good copy in blue cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Mild edge and corner wear. Spine ends rolled. Map on endpapers. Letter 'P' on lowre page edges. No dust jacket.
Sherwin & Freutel, 1970. Trade Paperback. 52 pages. 11-3/4 by 14-1/4 inches. Facsimile of the 1817 edition. Illustrations in black-and-white. Red cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Covers scuffed thus near fine. Pages clean and unmarred.
Hutton Press Ltd., 1988. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 108 pages. B/W illustrations. First edition (first printing). A near fine copy in illustrated color wrappers (paperback).
n.d. Ephemera. Harry Furniss (1854-1925) was a British illustrator and caricarturist who established his career on the Illustrated London News before moving to Punch. He wrote and illustrated 29 books of his own. Sheet, 8 x 10 inches, with blindstamp The Mount / High Wickham / Hastings on upper left.....
1824. Ephemera. Single sheet laid paper, 3.4 x 7.25 inches. George Colman, the Younger (1762-1836) was an English dramatist and writer. ALS: '20th Augt 1824 / 5 ____ Place / My dear Sharp, / As all my coronation paraphernalia will be safer here than chez vous, during your absence, I......
Karl Baedeker, 1923. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 72 pages. Contains 'Key Plan of London,' 2-page map printed in colors; 'Large Plan of London,' in three sections, maps, 7 sections printed in colors, 8 sections printed in color, 9 sections printed in color, all folded accordian style; 'Four Special Plans of.....
1882. Ephemera. Single sheet 4.5 x 7 inches in black ink. George, The Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904) was the grandson of George III and cousin of Queen Victoria. He was the Commander in Chief of the Army, 1856-1895. ALS to Frank Holl (1845-1888), English painter who painted George's portrait, now.....
Printed for J. Peele, 1733. Trade Paperback. 39 pages. Thomas Gordon of Kircudbright (1691-1750) was a Scottish writer and Commonwealthman. He wrote condemning corruption and lack of morality within the British political and religious systems. With John Trenchard he published Cato's Letters and the Independent Whig, both influential in their.....
1764. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 95 pages. Timothy Breckneck (1719-1786) was a controversial lawyer and writer who was executed for conspiracy to commit murder in 1786. This work, which brought him national attention, was described in the House of Lords as a “pestilent treatise” that was “Jacobitical” in nature. despite.....
Blackie And Son Limited, 1905. Hardcover. Clean inside. No highlighting or underlining. Decorative cover, some darkening of the spine and foxing (mostly limited to the half title and half title verso.
Gregg International Publishers Limited, 1970. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. 416 pages. Reprint of original 1876 edition. Volume I only. First edition thus. Near fine copy in blue cloth covers with bright gilt lettering on spine. No dust jacket.
Golden Cockerel Press, 1933. Unknown. 31 pages. Illustrated with etchings. Second edition. A very good copy in marbled paper over boards with 'Cumberland Hotel' in gilt on front cover. Pocket at rear is empty. Mild edge wear to covers. Clear plastic wrapper.
Smith, Elder & Co., 1866. First Edition. Hardcover. 200 pages. First edition (first printing). Near fine copy in red cloth and quarter leather covers with gilt ruling on front cover and spine and gilt lettering on spine. Spine with 5 raised bands. Top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers. Covers with mild.....
The Post Magazine. W. S. D. Pateman, 1848. First Edition. Hardcover. 108 pages. First edition (first printing). A very good copy in green cloth covers with gilt decorations and lettering on front cover. All edges gilt. Covers are soiled, spine is darkened. Edges and corners are worn with boards beginning.....
1896, 1917. Trade Paperback. Will Crooks (1852-1921) was a noted British trade unionist and politician from Poplar, London, and member of the Fabian Society. He is particularly remembered for his campaigning work against poverty and inequality. In 1889 he became a member of the London County Council and subsequently became.....
St. Dominic's Press, 1932. First Edition. Hardcover. Unpaginated, 24 pages. Frontispiece engraved portrait of Sir Charles Thomas-Stanford. Privately printed for Lady Thomas-Stanford. Thomas-Stanford (1858-1932) was a British Conservative Party politician from Brighton who served in the House of Commons, 1914-22. He married Ellen Stanford, daughter of William Stanford of Preston.....
B. Wheeler, Exchgange Arcade, 1861. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 31 pages. The author makes a powerful moral argument for the imperative of Britain assisting India in the current famine. First edition (first printing). Very good in printed wrappers (paperback). Title page edge prefessionally repaired. A few chipped edges. In new.....
Printed by T. Brettell, 1838. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 15 pages. Rainy was a auctioneer and agent dealing with real property for many years. First edition (first printing). Very good in wrappers (paperback). Stamped number on title page. A few of the pages have been professionally repaired, not affecting the.....
John Hatchard and Son, 1826. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 55 pages, with 5 appendices, 2 of which are folding. First edition (first printing). Very good in wrappers (paperback). Neatly rebound in decorated paper over board covers.
John Anderson, Jun. 1827. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 17 page pamphlet. First edition (first printing). Very good in wrappers (paperback). Pamphlet has been neatly rebound in brown paper over board covers. Pamphlet with a few small stains.