Annual Report of the Technical Education Board of the London County Council 1902-1903

London , London County Council, 1903. First edition. Leather. A scarce first edition report of the Technical Education Board for the years 1902-1903. A re-bound first edition copy of this report for London County Council.This volume is the annual report of the Technical Education Board of the London County Council for the year 1902-1903 which gives a run-down of the happenings of the board over the course of the year.With illustrations throughout the text. Re-bound in quarter leather with marbled boards. Externally, very smart with some rubbing to the spine and joints, marks to the boards and a Ministry of Education Reference library sticker to the rear board and stamps to the front free endpaper and pastedown and title page. London County Council Library bookplate to the reverse of the title page. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 848B60

Catalogue: Bibliography & General

Keywords: Annual Report of the Technical Education Board of the London County Council 1902-1903 Technical Education Board London County Council Technical Education Board Not Stated

Bi-Centennial of Old Kennett Meeting House 1710-1910

Philadelphia, Walter H. Jenkins, 1910. First edition. Cloth. A scarce first edition copy of the Bi-Centennial of Old Kennett Meeting House 1710-1910, with illustrations. A first edition copy of this work. Bi-Centennial of Old Kennett Meeting House 1710-1910, from Kennett Township, in county Chester Pennsylvania. This volume contains the proceedings of the bi-centennial of Old Kennett Meeting-House. With five plates, a frontispiece and a folding map. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, lovely. Previous owner inscription to the title page. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 846B42

Catalogue: Bibliography & General

Keywords: Bi-Centennial of Old Kennett Meeting House 1710-1910 meeting Old Kennett Meeting House meeting Not Stated

Blackwood&Apos;S Desk Diary

London, Straker & Crabe;s Diary Co. 1925. Cloth. A very scarce desk diary, partially filled out by the prior owner with notes on his expenditure for each day. A very scarce desk diary, with three days to a page, partially filled out by the prior owner, a heritage contractor who specialised in the building trade, in the Gringley on the Hill area.The prior owner has filled out his expenditure for each day. Including adverts to the front and rear, as well as an alamanck detailing the times of the sun rising and setting for each day, alongside important notices in each month, and information on stamp duties and taxes, and more useful information. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light marks to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Prior owner's notes to the diary. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 921P35

Catalogue: Bibliography & General

Keywords: Blackwood's Desk Diary diary alamanck desk diary diary None

Books Coming from the Whittington Press 1988, 1989, 1990 & 1991

Andoversford, The Whittington Press, 1988-91. Paperback. Two catalogues for the private Whittington Press, looking at the works they were publishing from 1988 to 1991. Two catalogues for the Whittington Press, for the years 1988 to 1991.The Whittington Press is a small private press that was founded in 1971, which has one of the largest working collections of Monotype composition matrices.These two catalogues showcase the unique works that they were publishing from 1988 to 1991, such as a selection of letters from T. E. Lawrence to E. T. Leeds.Prior owner's gift inscription to Allen Freer to the first leaf of the 1988-1990 catalogue. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, near fine. Small mark to the rear wrap of 1988-1990. Small tear to the tail of the spine of 1991. Internally, 1991 is disbound. Pages are bright and clean. Prior owner's gift inscription to the first leaf of the 1988-1990 catalogue. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Various. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 745P45

Catalogue: Bibliography & General

Keywords: Books Coming From the Whittington Press 1988, 1989, 1990 & 1991 whittington press catalogue publisher whittington press miriam macgregor poetry Various

The British Imperial Calendar and CIVIL Service List for the Year 1907

London, The Proprietors, 1907. Cloth. A smart copy of this very scarce calendar and service list from the year 1907. British Imperial Calendar and Civil Service list of the year 1907. Corrected at the respective offices. With sections on the Royal Victorian Order, distinguished service order, Hi Majesty's household, Lord Chamberlain's department, the British colonies, colleges and schools, institutions, and much more. Previously held in the Scottish Record Office Library. With publisher's advertisements to the front of the text. In the original red cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and fading to the extremities. The odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with light scattered spotting to the first and last few pages. Scottish Record Office Library ink stamp to the front endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 922T15

Catalogue: Bibliography & General

Keywords: British Imperial Calendar Civil Service Imperial None

Catalogue of School Library, Caldecote Towers, Bushey Heath Watford

Not Stated , Not Stated , c1904. Cloth. Very scarce catalogue of the volumes found at the boarding school of Caldecote Towers, Bushey Heath. Very scarce school library catalogue of the large boarding school at Caldecote Towers, Bushey Heath. Dated from the 'additions' for 1904-5 to the catalogue bound to rear. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally with some shelf wear, vertical crack to back strip, minor loss to tail of spine. Oliver Collection's bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. pages bright and clean. Paper repair to inner gutter to additions to rear. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 837A22

Catalogue: Bibliography & General

Keywords: catalogue books school library caldecote towers books None

Catalogue of Original and Early Editions of Some of the Poetical and Prose Works of English Writers from Langland to Wither; Catalogue of Original and Early Editions of Some of the Poetical and Prose Works of English Writers from Wither to Prior

New York, Cooper Square Publishers , 1963. Cloth. Beautiful catalogue of early editions of the works of English writers from Langland to Prior in four volumes. From 'The Cooper Square Library of Bibliography' series edited by S R Shapiro. Complete in four volumes. Containing a catalogue of early editions of some English writer's works from Langland to Wither in one volume, and from Wither to Prior in three volumes. Featuring collations and notes as well as numerous facsimiles of title pages and frontispieces, contributed to the Bibliography of English Literature. In the original publisher's uniform full cloth bindings with titles in gilt to printed spine label. Externally lovely. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .

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Book number: 868A3

Catalogue: Bibliography & General

Keywords: catalogue reference illustrated facsimile reference None

Catalogue de Reliures Du XV Au XIX Siecle, En Vente a la Librairie Gumuchian

Paris, Gumuchian & Cie. [1930]. First edition. Cloth. A limited edition illustrated catalogue of the fine bindings at the Gumuchian library, in both English and French. An extensive large paper catalogue with descriptions of three hundred and ninety eight fine bindings from the Gumuchian libraries, with text both in English and in French. Dated 1930 from the same copy on Jisc held at the British Library. One of one thousand copies on vellum paper. Most of the bindings are illustrated with some lovely photographs over one hundred and thirty five full page plates, of which eleven coloured. Collated, complete. Inscribed to Audrey-Pleydell Bouverie 'from Russell,' dated 1938. This volume is from the library at Julian Park, Hertfordshire, belonging to Audrey, the youngest daughter of an Anglo-American lumber and steel millionaire, sister to Edward James, a key figure in the Surrealist movement, and the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII. She was an English socialite known for her beauty and for charming various wealthy men, she was included in The Book of Beauty by Cecil Beaton. A patron of the arts, she assisted Viscount Carlow financially in the publication of limited editions of numerous works by leading literary figures such as T E Lawrence, James Joyce, Wyndham Lewis, and others. A hedonistic pursuer, she was recognised as one of the 'Bright Young Things&apos.  In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally sound with some shelf wear and a minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities, with some fading to the spine and damp marking to the front and rear board. Inscribed to Audrey 'from Russell,' dated 1938 to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. The hinges and internal binding are professionally paper reinforced. The pages are generally bright and clean throughout with only a hint of age toning and some faint minor spotting to the first and last few leaves. Illustrated with one hundred and thirty five full page plates, of which eleven coloured. Collated, complete.  Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 795A2

Catalogue: Bibliography & General

Keywords: first editions limited editions fine bindings catalogue limited editions Not Stated

Catalogue of the Library of the Institute of Actuaries 1906

London, Staple Inn Hall, 1907. First edition. Leather. A smart first edition copy of this scarce catalogue of the Library of the Institute of Actuaries. The first edition of this scarce work in a quarter morocco binding with cloth boards. An alphabetically-arranged catalogue of the Library of the Institute of Actuaries, which was a professional body for actuaries in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This institute was founded in 1848. Henry Cockburn was president of the Institute in 1906. With 102 blank pages to the rear. In a quarter morocco binding. Externally, generally smart, though rubbed to the spine. A couple of small tears to the tail of the spine. Sewing to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for offsetting to the end papers. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 949M8

Catalogue: Bibliography & General

Keywords: Institute of Actuaries Library catalogue Actuaries Library catalogue Not Stated

A Catalogue of Books Relating to America: Offered for Sale by Edward Eberstadt and Sons (No. 114)

New York City , Edward Eberstadt and Sons , 1939. First edition. Paperback. A smart 'Americana' catalogue from leading twentieth-century rare book dealer, Edward Eberstadt and Sons. Catalogue No. 114 from this series, detailing a series of books relating to America that were for sale from Edward Eberstadt and Sons. In the publisher's original pictorial wraps. For most of the twentieth century, Eberstadt and Sons were the leading dealer in rare Western Americana, developing a legendary book collection which formed the backbone of many of today's top western Americana archives. This catalogue offers a fascinating look at the works they had on sale during this period. In the original pictorial wraps. Externally, very smart, with sunning and rubbing to the spine, with small section to the spine tail coming away. A few spots visible to the rear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with scattered spots to the first and last page. With a small ink inscription to the first page. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 931Y5

Catalogue: Bibliography & General

Keywords: Americana Bibliography Catalogue Edward Eberstadt and Sons Bibliography None

A Catalogue of the Manuscripts in the British Museum Volume I Part II: The Burney Manuscripts

London, British Museum printed by Order of the Trustees, 1840. First edition. Hardback. An uncommon colossal catalogue of the Burney manuscripts found in the British Museum, illustrated. The first edition of the new series. The first edition of the new series of this volume, being volume I part II of a complete catalogue of the manuscripts in the British Museum. A volume complete in itself, with a complete catalogue of the collection of manuscripts collected by Reverend Charles Burney, brother of novelist Fanny Burney, also known as Madame D'Arblay. His collection contains approximately five hundred and twenty manuscripts, many of which are early copies of Greek and Latin classics. This work is illustrated with four full page elaborate and coloured lithographs. Collated, complete. In a full paper covered boards binding variant with the title label pasted to the front boards, pricing "18s, with coloured plates, £3 3s." Externally sound with some shelf wear and chipping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities, with a minor bumping. The boards are only slightly soiled. Internally, firmly bound. With a light minor spotting and offsetting to the endpapers, otherwise the pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with four full page elaborate and coloured lithographs. Collated, complete.  Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 785A59

Catalogue: Bibliography & General

Keywords: catalogue british museum first editions burney manuscripts british museum Not Stated

Catalogue of the Hebrew Books in the Library of the British Museum

London, Longman & Co. 1867. Cloth. A smart catalogue of the Hebrew books held in the library of the British Museum as of 1867. A detailed catalogue of the over ten thousand Hebrew books and volumes found in the library of the British Museum. With a collection comprising works in all branches of Hebrew and Rabbinical learning which has grown from its introduction in 1759, when the museum first opened to the public, with various important acquisitions through the years that followed. This volume contains references to Bibles, commentaries on the Bible, Talmud, codes of law, sermons, liturgies, divine philosophy, history, and much more. Previously held in Ipswich Public Libraries. Bound in full green cloth. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Light fading to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. Light spotting to the first and last few pages. Library bookplate to the front pastedown with library ink stamps to the endpapers, the reverse of the title page, and the odd page. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 942T12

Catalogue: Bibliography & General

Keywords: Catalogue Hebrew Library British Museum Hebrew None

Catalogue of the Books on the History, Geography, and of the Philology of America, Australasia, Asia, Africa Offered for Cash at the Affixed Net Prices by Bernard Quaritch

London, Bernard Quaritch, 1886. Leather. A smartly bound copy of this scarce catalogue of books sold by London bookseller Bernard Quaritch Ltd. Scarce work. A catalogue of books for sale at Bernard Quaritch Ltd, a London-based booksellers dealing in rare books and manuscripts, as well as occasionally publishing their own books. This records all history, geography, and philology works focused on the continents of America, Australasia, Asia, Africa. Split into three sections, being: I: Historical Geography, Voyages, and Travels. II: History, Ethnology, and Philology of America. III: History, Topography, and Ethnology of Asia, Polynesia, and Africa. With a detailed index to the rear. Bernard Alexander Christian Quaritch was a German-born British bookseller and collector who founded Bernard Quaritch Ltd. Bound in modern quarter calf with cloth covered boards. Externally, excellent with light fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. Minor age toning to the extremities. With the previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 963T54

Catalogue: Bibliography & General

Keywords: Catalogue History Geography Philology History Not Stated

Charterhouse: School and House Lists

London, Charterhouse, 1875-1909. Leather. A smart miniature set of this very scarce collection of school lists from Charterhouse, London. Ten volumes. Miniature or pocket-sized. Very scarce. A collection of school and house lists for the Charterhouse, a public school in Godalming, Surrey. Originally founded by Thomas Sutton in 1611 on the site of the old Carthusian monastery in Charterhouse Square, London, the school is one of the original nine English public schools reported upon by the Clarendon Commission in 1864. With lists of governors, masters, students, and house members lists for the September, January, and May, of each year. This set contains: 1875-1878, 1882-1884, 1885-1887, 1888-1890, 1891-1893, 1894-1896, 1897-1899, 1900-1903, 1903-1906, and 1907-1909. Bound by Stedman, Godalming. In the original full crushed morocco binding with gilt. Externally, smart with light rubbing to the extremities and minor fading to the spines. The odd small mark to the boards. Rear hinge just starting but firm to volume three. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd small spot. Minor age toning to the endpapers. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper of the odd volume. The odd pencil annotation. Bound by Stedman, Godalming. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 925T67

Catalogue: Bibliography & General

Keywords: Charterhouse School House Lists School None

Clifton College Register, 1862 to 1947 & 1862 to 1962

Bristol, J. W. Arrowsmith Ltd, 1948-1962. First edition. Cloth. Two smart copies of the complete registers for Clifton College, Bristol. Two volumes. Illustrated with four plates to the front of volume two. Collated complete. The Clifton College Register is the official set of records held for the school, kept and maintained by the Old Cliftonian Society. These records have been maintained unbroken from the start of the school in 1862 and list every pupil, master and headmaster, with each person being allocated a school number. The Register also maintains a record of the school roll in numbers, the Heads of School and summarises the major sporting records for each year. The Register, published by the Old Cliftonian Society, is in four volumes, this set contains the first two volumes, being: Clifton College Register, 1862 to 1947, 1948. First edition. Clifton College Register, 1862 to 1962, 1962. Centenary edition. Clifton College is a public school in the city of Bristol in South West England, founded in 1862. In its early years, unlike most contemporary public schools, it emphasised science rather than classics in the curriculum, and was less concerned with social elitism, admitting day-boys on equal terms. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Light fading to the spines. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with light spotting to the first and last few pages of volume one. Minor age toning to the endpapers. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 956T2

Catalogue: Bibliography & General

Keywords: Clifton College Register Bristol College None