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Bibliography & General
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1821 L'Art de Verifier les Dates depuis l'Anne 1770 jusqu'a Nos JoursParis: 1821-1844A scarce first edition set of this continuation of the great chronological work Art de vrifier les dates, complete in nineteen volumes. -
1976 Le Tresor du Bibliophile Romantique et ModerneParis: 1976An excellent limited edition of this bibliography by L Carteret, complete in four volumes. -
1927-1931 7vol Books Published by Peter Davies LtdLondon: 1927-1931A very scarce collection of bibliographic works printed by Peter Davies Limited, dating from 1927-1931. -
1979 The Tragara Press 1954 to 1979Edinburgh: 1979A lovely copy of Alan Anderson's bibliography of The Tragara Press, 1954-1979. Privately printed in a limited edition of 135 copies, of which this is 22. -
1962 Private Press BooksLondon: 1962-1972A scarce collection of eleven volumes in the annual bibliography 'Private Press Books.' -
1991 The Tragara PressEdinburgh: 1991A lovely copy of Alan Anderson's bibliography of The Tragara Press, 1979 to 1991. Privately printed in a limited edition of 70 copies, of which this is 20. -
1976 Cock-A-Hoop: A Sequel to Chanticleer, Pertelote, and CockalorumLondon: 1976A fine example of this bibliography of the noted fine press, The Golden Cockerel Press. -
1976 Cock-A-Hoop: A Sequel to Chanticleer, Pertelote, and CockalorumLondon: 1976A fine example of this bibliography of the noted fine press, The Golden Cockerel Press. -
1717 and 1718 Monumenta Anglicana: Being Inscriptions on the Monuments of several Eminent PersonsLondon: 1717 and 1718Three sections of the Monumenta Anglicana, professionally rebound in two attractive volumes. -
1823 Lettres de Madame de SevigneParis: 1823A selection of the correspondences of Madame de Sevigne, her family, and friends. -
1998 Alan Clodd and the Enitharmon PressLondon: 1998An excellent copy of this first limited edition exploring the history of the Enitharmon Press, illustrated throughout. -
1998 Alan Clodd and the Enitharmon PressLondon: 1998A lovely limited first edition tribute to Alan Clodd and the Enitharmon Press, with many illustrations tipped in. -
1890 Thirty-Seventh Report of the Department of Science and ArtLondon: 1890A very scarce copy of the thirty-seventh report of the Department of Science and Art. -
1865 Wonderful Invention Past Present and FutureLondon: 1865An excellent little almanack, allowing the user to work out the day of the week from the years 1762 until 1925. -
1966 F. R. LeavisLondon: 1966A lovely first edition of this chronological catalogue of F. R. Leavis's critical writings from 1926 to 1946. The review copy with the publisher's slip loosely inserted. -
1988 Morality to Adventure: Manchester Polytechnic's Collection of Children's BooksManchester: 1988A catalogue of the children's works held at Manchester Polytechnic Library in the 1980s, complete with the smart and bright dust wrapper and illustrated. -
1980 Ludwig WittgensteinLondon: 1980An excellent first edition and impression of Ludwig Wittgenstein's comprehensive bibliography compiled by Francois H. Lapointe. -
1937 The Nonesuch DickensLondon: 1937An excellent and complete, informative prospectus on the Nonesuch Dickensiana. The first edition, illustrated throughout. -
1998 An Exhibition from the Jon A Lindseth Collection of C L Dodgson and Lewis CarrollNew York: 1998A fantastic first edition illustrating the exhibition of A Lindseth collection of C L Dodgson and Lewis Carroll. -
1970 A Bibliography of the Black Sun PressNew York: 1970A superb first edition limited to twelve hundred and fifty copies of Minkoff's bibliography of the Black Sun Press. -
1904 Convocation: Encaenia, June 22, 1904Oxford: 1904A commemorative programme of the Encaenia ceremony held on 22 June 1904 at the Sheldonian Theatre. -
1848-1863 Personal Banking Ledger Bosanquet & CoUnknown: 1848-1863A unique handwritten banking ledger of the Victorian era. -
1936 A Catalogue of the Pictures in the Garrick ClubLondon: 1936A vellum bound catalogue of the many paintings held by the Garrick Club, illustrated with plates throughout, the first edition of this work. -
1924 Printing Types Borders Initials Electros Brass Rules Spacing Materials OrnamentsSheffield: 1924A first edition of this unique catalogue issued by Stephenson Blake, looking at their various printing types used in their works. -
1802 Essai de traduction interlineaire des cinq langues, Hollandaise, Allemande, Danoise, Suedoise, et HebraiqueParis: 1802A very scarce first French edition of this book on translations. -
1976 A Bibliography of George Berkeley, Bishop of CloyneOxford: 1976A smart bibliography of George Berkeley compiled by Sir Geoffrey Keynes, illustrated with a folding frontispiece and complete with an unclipped dust wrapper. -
1980 The Officina Bodoni an Account of the Work of a Hand Press 1923-1977Verona: 1980A beautiful limited edition catalogue and history of the Officina Bodoni, illustrated throughout. -
1924 A Bibliography of Sir Thomas BrowneCambridge: 1924A smart bibliography of the library of Sir Thomas Browne, illustrated with facsimiles. -
1978 Catalogue of the Pepys Library at Magdalene College CambridgeCambridge: 1978A detailed catalogue referencing the many printed books held by the Pepys Library at the Magdalene College in Cambridge, the library collected by Samuel Pepys. -
1969 Siegfried Sassoon: A Memorial ExhibitionThe University of Texas at Austin: 1969A limited edition catalogue of the memorial exhibition held at the University of Texas two years after the death of Siegfried Sassoon. -
1835 The Third Report of Drummonds' Agricultural Museum and Thorough Draining and Deep PloughingStirling : 1835-1838The first scarce edition of Drummonds' Agricultural Museum third report, from March 1833 to November 1834. Together with the fourth edition of James Smith's remarks on thorough draining and deep ploughing, and a general list of seeds, and plants. -
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1895 Essai de Bibliographie CanadienneQuebec: 1895A signed copy of this bibliography noting the works held by the book collector Phileas Gagnon. -
1954 A Catalogue of Netsuke and other Ivory Carvings, Hardstones, Japanese SwordsLondon: 1954A very scarce Glendining catalogue of Netsuke and other Japanese ornaments that went for sale by auction in 1954. -
1884 Jottings on the Regal Coinage and Token Currency of GuildfordGuildford: 1884A very scarce numismatic work on the regal coinage and token currency of Guildford. -
1876 Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual SongsLondon: 1876A very scarce first edition of this pocket sized volume containing presbyterian evangelical hymns, psalms, and songs. Attractively bound in full morocco and gilt. -
1898 The Life and Letters of Lewis CarrollLondon: 1898A first edition copy of Stuart Dodgson Collingwood's work on the life and letters of Lewis Carroll. A family association copy with this volume being presented by Dodgson's sister.