Amsterdam: Cornelius Nicolai, 1606. Five parts in one. oblong 8vo. [xvi], 679, [9] pp. THIRD EDITION. Allegorical engraved title and 174 engraved maps. Contemporary vellum, ties present; old light dampstain extending from upper margin affecting a number of leaves. Significant early annotations to numerous leaves and rear endpapers. More
Poitiers: J. Thoreau & A. Mesnier, 1638. 4to. [xviii], 624, [18]. FIRST EDITION. Complete with approbation, Privilege du Roi, and index with errata on verso. Title printed in red and black. Contemporary original binding of richly gilt morocco, rebacked with the original spine laid down, spine gilt in compartments with..... More
London: John Chapman, 1848. 8vo. 198 pp., plus 2-page advertisement of Fichte’s popular works and life followed by a 32-page publisher’s catalogue da. FIRST EDITION OF THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION. Publisher’s cloth, embossed emblem of the Catholic Series on covers, corners slightly worn, rebacked with the orginial label; interior very good..... More
London: T. Cadell & W. Davies, 1801. Large Folio. 4 pp. and 12 double-page printed leaves (720 x 1040 mm), mounted onto guards. First English edition. Calf-backed marbled boards; some light marginal spotting, small tear on first two leaves repaired, text unaffected, small stamp (discarded) from the Academy of Natural..... More
Munich: Rütten + Loening, 1969. 4to. 23, [1] pp. Numerous colored illustrations on each page. Original illustrated front board illustrating a “modern” Peter dressed in uniform holding a cracked egg and rotten tomatoes, and standing on a platform with an image of Mao’s red book and a uniform. More
London; London: for the Author; J. Almon, 1791; 1777. 4to. ii], x, [ii] 295; [iv], 187 pp. FIRST EDITIONS. I: With 4-page subscriber’s list. Fine folding engraved map, “Sketch of the Western Countries of Canada 1791.” II: With frontispiece and folding map. Two works in one. 4to. Contemporary diced russia, rebacked, marbled..... More
Italy: n.p., n.d. 8vo. 46 pp. Ruled manuscript notebook with engraved frontispiece. Preface and discourse in two parts. Contemporary black roan, and preserved in a black roan-backed box. The text is very clean. A handsome copy. With the bookplate of Roberto Gabbani engraved by Costante Costantini. More
London: Institute of Northumberland, 1895. 4to. clv, [i], 543 pp. Half-calf over blue cloth, title and supra libros in gilt on cover. From the library of Chichester Fortescue, Lord Carlingford (see below), with his engraved bookplate. More
London: Kegan Paul, etc. 1903. 8vo. lxi, [i], 323, [1] pp. Frontispiece of the Earl of Southampton in colors by Harding after the original painting, decorated throughout with initials and ornaments by Macdougall. Limp vellum, Kelmscott style, gilt lettered, silk bands, top edge gilt; an uncut copy on Arnold’s unbleached..... More
[n.p.]: [n.p.], 1974. 26 large loose etchings (10 x 13 3/4 inches each). Title page, portrait of Chaucer plus 24 characters from the Canterbury Tales, each signed and numbered. Fine in a plain pink construction paper portfolio. Number 112 of 250 signed by the artist. Smith is an author and..... More
Kyoto: [n.p.], 1789-90. 3 vols. Approximately 300 double pages, including nearly 150 woodblock illustrations. Original wrappers with printed labels; interior with minor browning and occasional wormholes, otherwise a fine and complete copy preserved in a folding box. More
Brussels: [letters date from 1898-1937]. Folio. Printer’s sample book with 43 tipped-in examples of funereal and memorial letters dated between 1898 and 1937. DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS. Rare collection of interesting examples of letters of condolence and sympathy to send to the bereaved. When the family of a deceased wanted to step..... More
London: Taylor and Hessey, 1814. 8vo. [iv], 146 pp. FIRST EDITION. Contemporary boards, rebacked; an uncut copy, with a presentation inscription from the author to James Johnston, Esq. on the title. THE PIONEER WORK ON THE RADIATION BALANCE OF THE ATMOSPHERE -- A PRESENTATION COPY. First edition of this classic..... More
