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Benson's Antiquarian Books

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1800-1849

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	A Bill for Regulating the Police Courts in the Metropolis ; A Bill for Further Improving the Police in and Near the Metropolis and Three Further Bills Great Britain, 1839. Hard Cover, Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 5 bills from 1839, bound together in stiff card covers, a recent binding. In good+ condition. Covers are clean, binding is tight. End papers are new, crisp and clean. Some browning and minor marking internally, some passages are underlined, or picked out by a cross in the margins, but no serious markings. 24 + 31 + 3 + 5 + 5 pages. Full titles are: A Bill for regulating the police courts in the Metropolis, 25 February 1839 ; A Bill for Further Improving the Police in and Near the Metropolis, 25 February 1839; A Bill to Authorize an Advance out of the Consolidated Fund for the Purposes of the Police of the Borough of Birmingham, 23 July 1839; A Bill for Improving the Police in Birmingham, 2 August 1839 ; A Bill for improving the Police in Bolton, 7 August 1839. Good. GBP 32.50 [Appr.: EURO 36.25 US$ 53.98 \| JP¥ 4769] Book number: 008963 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	The Evangelical Spectator London, F. Westley & A. H. Davis. 1829. Half-Leather, 12mo - over 6Â¾" - 7Â¾" tall. Bound in green half leather with five raised bands, red leather title label. In good condition. Leather cracking at the spine edges, rubbing to the covers, the binding is good and secure. 34 parts with separate title pages bound together, 1828 - 29. The book indicates volume 1 but is distinct and complete in itself. 1 margin trimmed not affecting the text, repair to the margin on the final page affecting a few letters but not affecting the reading quality. Good. GBP 13.50 [Appr.: EURO 15 US$ 22.42 \| JP¥ 1981] Book number: 005889 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	Punchiana; or, Selections from the London Charivari Philadelphia, Carey and Hart, 1845. Hard Cover, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Ill.: Leech and Others. Hard back (stiff card boards) with paper title label. Minor marking to covers, the binding is good and secure. The pages are foxed and browned, marginal repair to the frontis and engraved title. With fold-out hand-coloured illustration opposite the title page, illustrated title page and 7 additional illustrations - one illustration is missing. 72 pages. Good. GBP 20.00 [Appr.: EURO 22.25 US$ 33.22 \| JP¥ 2935] Book number: 011612 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	BERQUIN, M. Le Petit Grandisson. Traduction Libre Du Hollandois. Londres. Vernor and Hood. 1805. Full-Leather, 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. Bound in tree calf leather with a black leather title label and gilt bands. Rubbing to the covers, crack to the leather on the rear spine edge, the binding is secure. Some age toning and marking in places. 4 plates including frontis, 251 pages. Good. GBP 14.00 [Appr.: EURO 15.75 US$ 23.25 \| JP¥ 2054] Book number: 004979 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	BROWN, ROBERT. Treatise on Agriculture and Rural Affairs, A. Edinburgh. Oliphant, Waugh, Innes and Others. 1811. Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Volume 2 of 2. Cloth spine and paper covered boards. Covers are worn, with rubbing and marking. Hinges are weak but still secured. Foxing to the first few pages, some browning to the pages. Contents include; Kyloes or Highland Cattle, uses of horses in rural labour, cultivation of crops, livestock, draining and irrigation, plantations of timber trees/forestry. VIII + 459 pages, 6 full page engravings at the rear. Early owners signature of Geo. Nelson on the title page. Contact us for further information or photos if required. Good. GBP 30.00 [Appr.: EURO 33.5 US$ 49.83 \| JP¥ 4402] Book number: 003959 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	CAULFIELD, JAMES. Calcographiana : The Printseller's Chronicle and Collectors Guide to the Knowledge and Value of Engraved British Portraits. London. G. Smeeton. 1814. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original paper covered binding with title label on the spine, a tidy binding in good condition, rubbing to the cover and some wear to the spine ends and corners. Paper label is chipped. Page edges uncut. Some toning and marking in places but generally fairly tidy and relatively clean. Contains a frontispiece of the author. Title page is in red and black.The book is an account of the best artists/engravers of early English portraits including those by De Pass, Rogers, Payne and others, listing their works with prices given. VIII,163 pages, contact us for more information or photos if required. Good. GBP 38.00 [Appr.: EURO 42.25 US$ 63.12 \| JP¥ 5576] Book number: 008196 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	CLELAND, JAMES. Abridgement of the Annals of Glasgow, Comprising an Account of the Public Buildings, Charities, and the Rise and Progress of the City. Glasgow, E. Khull, 1817. Half-Leather, 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall. Lovely half leather binding. Leather title label, marbled page edges, burgundy coloured cloth covers. Minor rubbing to the binding. Bright and tidy internally. All pages accounted for, no loss. Light age toning and marking in some places. A fascinating description and history of the city of Glasgow, includes; page 28- allowance to the jailor for keeping warlocks and witches. Page 178- a description of the Lunatic asylum. Page 181- Magdalen asylum- for females wanting to return to a virtuous path. Also includes; Notable events that took place, merchants and trades, buildings, institutions, education, societies, and more. Pages; 522. Dimensions; 215 by 143 mm. Contact us for more information or photos if required. Good. GBP 60.00 [Appr.: EURO 66.75 US$ 99.66 \| JP¥ 8805] Book number: 013107 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	COLQUHOUN, LADY JANET. World's Religion, as Contrasted with Genuine Christianity, The. Edinburgh. John Johnstone. 1839. Decorative Cloth, 12mo - over 6Â¾" - 7Â¾" tall. Bound in burgundy decorative cloth with gilt titling on the spine. Lightening to the cloth colour on the spine and some rubbing to the cover. Some foxing to the first and last couple pages otherwise the pages are bright and clean, previous owners inscription on the end paper. 218 pages. Good. GBP 18.00 [Appr.: EURO 20 US$ 29.9 \| JP¥ 2641] Book number: 008382 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	COLTON, REV. C. C. Lacon : Or Many Things in Few Words; Addressed to Those Who Think; Also Volume II of Lacon; Remarks on the Talents of Lord Byron and the Tendencies of Don Juan; the Conflagration of Moscow : a Poem London, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown. 1822. Full-Leather, 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall. Bound in full leather, with gilt titling and gilt decoration on spine. In fair condition. Front board is detached, back board is loose - leather is cracked at spine edge, but is reasonably secure. Some rubbing to boards, loss of leather at spine ends. Previous owner's label and inscription on front end papers (free front end paper is attached to front board). Age-toning and some foxing throughout, but text is complete and easily legible. Binding, other than the covers, is very good. 4 works, as given in the title, bound in one book, published in 1821 and 1822. 267 + 186 + 56 + 30 pages. Inscription by the author 'A Fisher Tiveston(?) the gift of the author as a token of friendship' on the blank page preceding the title page. Fair. Signed by Author. GBP 17.50 [Appr.: EURO 19.5 US$ 29.07 \| JP¥ 2568] Book number: 012416 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	CRAIK, GEORGE L. & MACFARLANE, CHARLES. The Pictorial History of England During the Reign of George the Third. Being a History of the People, as Well as a History of the Kingdom (volume 3). London, Charles Knight, 1843. Half-Leather, 4to - over 9Â¾" - 12" tall. Bound in half leather with gilt decoration and edging, panelled cloth boards, marbled page edges, rubbing to the covers. Clean internally, containing woodcuts throughout . 774 pages, volume 3 containing a complete account of English history and affairs from the late 18th C. Contact us for more information or photos if required. Good. GBP 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 11.25 US$ 16.61 \| JP¥ 1467] Book number: 007989 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	GROSVENOR, BENJAMIN. Mourner, Or the Afflicted Relieved, The. London. T. Hamilton. 1814. Full-Leather, 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. Bound in tree calf leather. Some cracking to the leather at the spine edges, chipping to the bottom spine end, front cover loosened a bit although the binding is secure and still fairly tight. All pages accounted for, no loss. Age toning and marking internally. Nice 1816 owners inscription on the inside of the front board. 85 pages. The book is aimed at those in mourning. Good. GBP 11.00 [Appr.: EURO 12.25 US$ 18.27 \| JP¥ 1614] Book number: 004976 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	HALLEY, JAMES. Memoir of the Late James Halley. Student of theology. Edinburgh. John Johnstone. 1842. Half-Leather, 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Bound in black leather with brown leather title label, marbled boards with gilt bands. Rubbing to the leather and marbled boards, the binding is tight. Some age toning to the pages, minor marking in places, the frontispiece of Halley is age toned and marked (with a small edge chip, no loss). 382 pages. Memoirs of James Halley, born Glasgow, in 1814. Good. GBP 22.00 [Appr.: EURO 24.5 US$ 36.54 \| JP¥ 3228] Book number: 004981 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	IRVINE, PATRICK. Considerations on the Inexpediency of the Law of Marriage in Scotland. Edinburgh. Thomas Clark and Joseph Butterworth. 1828. Half-Leather, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bound in half leather with marbled boards. Loss of leather at the top spine end, leather cracked at the spine edges, covers are secure. Bookplate and inscription on the front end paper, some foxing mainly affecting first and last few pages otherwise tidy internally, 167 pages. A look into marriage in Scotland, covering history, law of, and more. Contact us for any more information or photos if required. Good. GBP 35.00 [Appr.: EURO 39 US$ 58.14 \| JP¥ 5136] Book number: 004470 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	MALHERBE Poesies De Malherbe Paris, Didot, 1800. Full-Leather, 16mo - over 5Â¾" - 6Â¾" tall. Bound in dark green leather with gilt titling and borders and gilt page edges. In good condition. Small loss to leather at spine top, small splits in leather at spine ends, some rubbing to cover edges. Gilt is quite bright, and leather is otherwise in nice condition. Previous owner's label on front end paper, small mark at edge of first few pages, generally clean internally. Hinges are slightly weak but secure, binding is otherwise tight. 202 pages, poetry in French. Edition Stereotype, AN VIII. Good. GBP 6.00 [Appr.: EURO 6.75 US$ 9.97 \| JP¥ 880] Book number: 008557 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	MCGILVRAY, WALTER. The Dead Quickened ; or the Divine Life Lost and Restored : Being a Short Series of Evening Discourses, Preached in St. Mark's Church Glasgow, William Blackwood, 1845. Cloth, 12mo - over 6Â¾" - 7Â¾" tall. Bound in brown cloth with paper label on the front cover. Some minor rubbing to the cover, a tight and tidy binding. The pages are bright and clean with only slight marking, previous owners inscription up the left hand side of the title page ( in a fine hand). Some page edges at the top still unopened (i.e. unread). 79 pages. The author was minister at Hope street church Glasgow. Good. GBP 18.00 [Appr.: EURO 20 US$ 29.9 \| JP¥ 2641] Book number: 008383 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	MIDDLETON, CONYERS Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero (Volume 1 of 3 Volumes) London, Printed By W. Wilson, 1810. Full-Leather, 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall. Bound in full leather with gilt titling and decoration on spine. In fair/good- condition. Significant loss of leather at spine ends, boards are detached, but are in good condition with only minor rubbing. Some spots of foxing and browning to first and last few pages, generally very clean internally. Although boards are detached, binding to spine is very good and secure. 451 pages. A good reading/reference copy. Fair. GBP 7.50 [Appr.: EURO 8.5 US$ 12.46 \| JP¥ 1101] Book number: 007465 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	NICHOLLS, JOHN. Recollections And Reflections, Personal And Political, As Connected With Public Affaires, During The Reign Of George III. London, James Ridgway. 1820. Half-Leather, 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall. 2 volumes in 1, complete. Half leather binding in good condition, marbled covers, with a smart gilt green leather title label. Rubbing to the leather. The binding is good and secure. Strong hinges. The pages are bright, foxing to volume 2. early owners inscription (half a dozen lines), at the top of the title page and to the half title in volume 2. The same persons marginal markers in several places. Some foxing at the rear and to some other pages. An account of affairs during the reign of George III, including; French revolution, establishment of the United States, the slave trade, revolution in Spain, and more. 408 + 250 pages, 225 by 140 mm. 2nd volume is dated 1822, half title in volume 2 but not 1, contents at the start of volume 1 but not 2.Contact us for further information or photos if required. Good. GBP 39.00 [Appr.: EURO 43.5 US$ 64.78 \| JP¥ 5723] Book number: 012152 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	PERCY, SHOLTO AND REUBEN. Percy Anecdotes, The (Anecdotes of the Senate, Part 35, XXXV) London, Printed for Thomas Boys, 1822. Soft Cover, 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. A small book bound in illustrated paper covers. The covers are somewhat creased and grubby, with loss at bottom of spine. Binding is secure, minor markings internally, corners are creased, generally clean. 178 pages. A collection of anecdotes and historical facts about politics, law and parliament. Full of interesting gems. Good. GBP 3.50 [Appr.: EURO 4 US$ 5.81 \| JP¥ 514] Book number: 005841 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	REDHEAD, T. W. The French Revolutions from 1789 to 1848. Volume I Edinburgh. William & Robert Chambers. 1848. Decorative Cloth, 12mo - over 6Â¾" - 7Â¾" tall. Bound in decorative red cloth with gilt titling and decoration. In good condition. Sunning to spine, some marking and rubbing to the covers, wear to the spine ends. Some internal foxing and minor marking but on whole relatively clean. Binding is good and secure. A decent reading copy. 320 pages. Good. GBP 9.50 [Appr.: EURO 10.75 US$ 15.78 \| JP¥ 1394] Book number: 004988 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	REDHEAD, T. W. The French Revolutions from 1789 to 1849. Volume II Edinburgh. William & Robert Chambers. 1848. Decorative Cloth, 12mo - over 6Â¾" - 7Â¾" tall. Bound in decorative red cloth with gilt titling and decoration. In good condition. Sunning to spine, minor marking and rubbing to the covers, slight wear to the spine ends. Some internal foxing and minor marking but generally clean. Binding is good and secure. A decent reading copy. 328 pages. Good. GBP 9.50 [Appr.: EURO 10.75 US$ 15.78 \| JP¥ 1394] Book number: 011305 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	DE ROSSI DI SANTAROSA, PIETRO. Scene Istoriche Del Medio Evo D'Italia. Milano. Pirotta. 1835. Half-Leather, 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall. Bound in leather with four raised bands and marbled boards, gilt decoration on the spine, marbled page edges and end papers. In good condition. Minor rubbing to covers, crack to the bottom spine edge, but a secure binding with strong hinges. Minor age toning and marking in places, the pages are relatively clean and bright, no tears or loss. 301 pages. Good. GBP 19.50 [Appr.: EURO 21.75 US$ 32.39 \| JP¥ 2861] Book number: 005678 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	SCOTT, WALTER. Provincial Antiquites of Scotland. Edinburgh. Robert Cadell. 1834. Cloth, 12mo - over 6Â¾" - 7Â¾" tall. Bound in maroon coloured cloth. In good condition. A tidy and clean cover, the binding is good and secure. Some age toning to the pages otherwise relatively clean, all pages accounted for with no loss or tears. 457 pages with pictorial title page and frontispiece. Contents include accounts of Edinburgh, Scottish history, castles and churches. Contact us for more information or photos if required. Good. GBP 89.00 [Appr.: EURO 98.75 US$ 147.83 \| JP¥ 13060] Book number: 005941 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	SNOWBALL, J. C. The Elements of Plane Trigonometry; With the Construction and Use of Tables of Logarithms, Both of Numbers and for Angles Cambridge. T. Stevenson. 1839. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bound in cloth with paper covers, paper title label. Some rubbing and marking to the covers, the binding is good and secure. A few marks to the pages, some pencil marginal markers in places, relatively tidy otherwise. Bound with Elements of Spherical Trigonometry 1839, written by the same author. 146 + 71 pages. Good. GBP 14.50 [Appr.: EURO 16.25 US$ 24.08 \| JP¥ 2128] Book number: 007931 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	SPARKS, JARED The Life of George Washington Boston, Charles Tappan, 1845. Decorative Cloth, 4to - over 9Â¾" - 12" tall. A substantial book, bound in black decorative cloth. In good- condition. Rubbing to covers, splitting to cloth at spine edges, approximately half the cloth covering the spine is missing. This is, however, largely cosmetic; the hinges are slightly weak but the binding is very good and secure. Minor foxing and occasional markings internally, none serious. 562 pages with 14 plates. Good. GBP 9.50 [Appr.: EURO 10.75 US$ 15.78 \| JP¥ 1394] Book number: 007282 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	STAGG, JOHN. Miscellaneous Poems, Some of Which are in the Cumberland and Scottish Dialects. Wigton / Wigtown. R. Hetherton. 1808. Quarter Leather, 12mo - over 6Â¾" - 7Â¾" tall. Quarter maroon leather binding with marbled covers, gilt titling on the spine. Rubbing to the covers and edges. A tidy binding in good condition. Woodcut tail-pieces by Thomas Bewick. Some foxing in places. 256 pages. Dimensions are 179 by 107mm. Poems, Some of Which are in the Cumberland and Scots dialects, includes; Auld Lang Seyne, The Bridewain, Epitaph on the Late Robert Burns, The Apparition, and more. Good. GBP 45.00 [Appr.: EURO 50 US$ 74.75 \| JP¥ 6603] Book number: 010499 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.

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	A Bill for Regulating the Police Courts in the Metropolis ; A Bill for Further Improving the Police in and Near the Metropolis and Three Further Bills Great Britain, 1839. Hard Cover, Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 5 bills from 1839, bound together in stiff card covers, a recent binding. In good+ condition. Covers are clean, binding is tight. End papers are new, crisp and clean. Some browning and minor marking internally, some passages are underlined, or picked out by a cross in the margins, but no serious markings. 24 + 31 + 3 + 5 + 5 pages. Full titles are: A Bill for regulating the police courts in the Metropolis, 25 February 1839 ; A Bill for Further Improving the Police in and Near the Metropolis, 25 February 1839; A Bill to Authorize an Advance out of the Consolidated Fund for the Purposes of the Police of the Borough of Birmingham, 23 July 1839; A Bill for Improving the Police in Birmingham, 2 August 1839 ; A Bill for improving the Police in Bolton, 7 August 1839. Good. GBP 32.50 [Appr.: EURO 36.25 US$ 53.98 \| JP¥ 4769] Book number: 008963 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	The Evangelical Spectator London, F. Westley & A. H. Davis. 1829. Half-Leather, 12mo - over 6Â¾" - 7Â¾" tall. Bound in green half leather with five raised bands, red leather title label. In good condition. Leather cracking at the spine edges, rubbing to the covers, the binding is good and secure. 34 parts with separate title pages bound together, 1828 - 29. The book indicates volume 1 but is distinct and complete in itself. 1 margin trimmed not affecting the text, repair to the margin on the final page affecting a few letters but not affecting the reading quality. Good. GBP 13.50 [Appr.: EURO 15 US$ 22.42 \| JP¥ 1981] Book number: 005889 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	Punchiana; or, Selections from the London Charivari Philadelphia, Carey and Hart, 1845. Hard Cover, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Ill.: Leech and Others. Hard back (stiff card boards) with paper title label. Minor marking to covers, the binding is good and secure. The pages are foxed and browned, marginal repair to the frontis and engraved title. With fold-out hand-coloured illustration opposite the title page, illustrated title page and 7 additional illustrations - one illustration is missing. 72 pages. Good. GBP 20.00 [Appr.: EURO 22.25 US$ 33.22 \| JP¥ 2935] Book number: 011612 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	BERQUIN, M. Le Petit Grandisson. Traduction Libre Du Hollandois. Londres. Vernor and Hood. 1805. Full-Leather, 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. Bound in tree calf leather with a black leather title label and gilt bands. Rubbing to the covers, crack to the leather on the rear spine edge, the binding is secure. Some age toning and marking in places. 4 plates including frontis, 251 pages. Good. GBP 14.00 [Appr.: EURO 15.75 US$ 23.25 \| JP¥ 2054] Book number: 004979 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	BROWN, ROBERT. Treatise on Agriculture and Rural Affairs, A. Edinburgh. Oliphant, Waugh, Innes and Others. 1811. Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Volume 2 of 2. Cloth spine and paper covered boards. Covers are worn, with rubbing and marking. Hinges are weak but still secured. Foxing to the first few pages, some browning to the pages. Contents include; Kyloes or Highland Cattle, uses of horses in rural labour, cultivation of crops, livestock, draining and irrigation, plantations of timber trees/forestry. VIII + 459 pages, 6 full page engravings at the rear. Early owners signature of Geo. Nelson on the title page. Contact us for further information or photos if required. Good. GBP 30.00 [Appr.: EURO 33.5 US$ 49.83 \| JP¥ 4402] Book number: 003959 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	CAULFIELD, JAMES. Calcographiana : The Printseller's Chronicle and Collectors Guide to the Knowledge and Value of Engraved British Portraits. London. G. Smeeton. 1814. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original paper covered binding with title label on the spine, a tidy binding in good condition, rubbing to the cover and some wear to the spine ends and corners. Paper label is chipped. Page edges uncut. Some toning and marking in places but generally fairly tidy and relatively clean. Contains a frontispiece of the author. Title page is in red and black.The book is an account of the best artists/engravers of early English portraits including those by De Pass, Rogers, Payne and others, listing their works with prices given. VIII,163 pages, contact us for more information or photos if required. Good. GBP 38.00 [Appr.: EURO 42.25 US$ 63.12 \| JP¥ 5576] Book number: 008196 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	CLELAND, JAMES. Abridgement of the Annals of Glasgow, Comprising an Account of the Public Buildings, Charities, and the Rise and Progress of the City. Glasgow, E. Khull, 1817. Half-Leather, 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall. Lovely half leather binding. Leather title label, marbled page edges, burgundy coloured cloth covers. Minor rubbing to the binding. Bright and tidy internally. All pages accounted for, no loss. Light age toning and marking in some places. A fascinating description and history of the city of Glasgow, includes; page 28- allowance to the jailor for keeping warlocks and witches. Page 178- a description of the Lunatic asylum. Page 181- Magdalen asylum- for females wanting to return to a virtuous path. Also includes; Notable events that took place, merchants and trades, buildings, institutions, education, societies, and more. Pages; 522. Dimensions; 215 by 143 mm. Contact us for more information or photos if required. Good. GBP 60.00 [Appr.: EURO 66.75 US$ 99.66 \| JP¥ 8805] Book number: 013107 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	COLQUHOUN, LADY JANET. World's Religion, as Contrasted with Genuine Christianity, The. Edinburgh. John Johnstone. 1839. Decorative Cloth, 12mo - over 6Â¾" - 7Â¾" tall. Bound in burgundy decorative cloth with gilt titling on the spine. Lightening to the cloth colour on the spine and some rubbing to the cover. Some foxing to the first and last couple pages otherwise the pages are bright and clean, previous owners inscription on the end paper. 218 pages. Good. GBP 18.00 [Appr.: EURO 20 US$ 29.9 \| JP¥ 2641] Book number: 008382 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	COLTON, REV. C. C. Lacon : Or Many Things in Few Words; Addressed to Those Who Think; Also Volume II of Lacon; Remarks on the Talents of Lord Byron and the Tendencies of Don Juan; the Conflagration of Moscow : a Poem London, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown. 1822. Full-Leather, 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall. Bound in full leather, with gilt titling and gilt decoration on spine. In fair condition. Front board is detached, back board is loose - leather is cracked at spine edge, but is reasonably secure. Some rubbing to boards, loss of leather at spine ends. Previous owner's label and inscription on front end papers (free front end paper is attached to front board). Age-toning and some foxing throughout, but text is complete and easily legible. Binding, other than the covers, is very good. 4 works, as given in the title, bound in one book, published in 1821 and 1822. 267 + 186 + 56 + 30 pages. Inscription by the author 'A Fisher Tiveston(?) the gift of the author as a token of friendship' on the blank page preceding the title page. Fair. Signed by Author. GBP 17.50 [Appr.: EURO 19.5 US$ 29.07 \| JP¥ 2568] Book number: 012416 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	CRAIK, GEORGE L. & MACFARLANE, CHARLES. The Pictorial History of England During the Reign of George the Third. Being a History of the People, as Well as a History of the Kingdom (volume 3). London, Charles Knight, 1843. Half-Leather, 4to - over 9Â¾" - 12" tall. Bound in half leather with gilt decoration and edging, panelled cloth boards, marbled page edges, rubbing to the covers. Clean internally, containing woodcuts throughout . 774 pages, volume 3 containing a complete account of English history and affairs from the late 18th C. Contact us for more information or photos if required. Good. GBP 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 11.25 US$ 16.61 \| JP¥ 1467] Book number: 007989 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	GROSVENOR, BENJAMIN. Mourner, Or the Afflicted Relieved, The. London. T. Hamilton. 1814. Full-Leather, 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. Bound in tree calf leather. Some cracking to the leather at the spine edges, chipping to the bottom spine end, front cover loosened a bit although the binding is secure and still fairly tight. All pages accounted for, no loss. Age toning and marking internally. Nice 1816 owners inscription on the inside of the front board. 85 pages. The book is aimed at those in mourning. Good. GBP 11.00 [Appr.: EURO 12.25 US$ 18.27 \| JP¥ 1614] Book number: 004976 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	HALLEY, JAMES. Memoir of the Late James Halley. Student of theology. Edinburgh. John Johnstone. 1842. Half-Leather, 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Bound in black leather with brown leather title label, marbled boards with gilt bands. Rubbing to the leather and marbled boards, the binding is tight. Some age toning to the pages, minor marking in places, the frontispiece of Halley is age toned and marked (with a small edge chip, no loss). 382 pages. Memoirs of James Halley, born Glasgow, in 1814. Good. GBP 22.00 [Appr.: EURO 24.5 US$ 36.54 \| JP¥ 3228] Book number: 004981 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	IRVINE, PATRICK. Considerations on the Inexpediency of the Law of Marriage in Scotland. Edinburgh. Thomas Clark and Joseph Butterworth. 1828. Half-Leather, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bound in half leather with marbled boards. Loss of leather at the top spine end, leather cracked at the spine edges, covers are secure. Bookplate and inscription on the front end paper, some foxing mainly affecting first and last few pages otherwise tidy internally, 167 pages. A look into marriage in Scotland, covering history, law of, and more. Contact us for any more information or photos if required. Good. GBP 35.00 [Appr.: EURO 39 US$ 58.14 \| JP¥ 5136] Book number: 004470 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	MALHERBE Poesies De Malherbe Paris, Didot, 1800. Full-Leather, 16mo - over 5Â¾" - 6Â¾" tall. Bound in dark green leather with gilt titling and borders and gilt page edges. In good condition. Small loss to leather at spine top, small splits in leather at spine ends, some rubbing to cover edges. Gilt is quite bright, and leather is otherwise in nice condition. Previous owner's label on front end paper, small mark at edge of first few pages, generally clean internally. Hinges are slightly weak but secure, binding is otherwise tight. 202 pages, poetry in French. Edition Stereotype, AN VIII. Good. GBP 6.00 [Appr.: EURO 6.75 US$ 9.97 \| JP¥ 880] Book number: 008557 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	MCGILVRAY, WALTER. The Dead Quickened ; or the Divine Life Lost and Restored : Being a Short Series of Evening Discourses, Preached in St. Mark's Church Glasgow, William Blackwood, 1845. Cloth, 12mo - over 6Â¾" - 7Â¾" tall. Bound in brown cloth with paper label on the front cover. Some minor rubbing to the cover, a tight and tidy binding. The pages are bright and clean with only slight marking, previous owners inscription up the left hand side of the title page ( in a fine hand). Some page edges at the top still unopened (i.e. unread). 79 pages. The author was minister at Hope street church Glasgow. Good. GBP 18.00 [Appr.: EURO 20 US$ 29.9 \| JP¥ 2641] Book number: 008383 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	MIDDLETON, CONYERS Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero (Volume 1 of 3 Volumes) London, Printed By W. Wilson, 1810. Full-Leather, 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall. Bound in full leather with gilt titling and decoration on spine. In fair/good- condition. Significant loss of leather at spine ends, boards are detached, but are in good condition with only minor rubbing. Some spots of foxing and browning to first and last few pages, generally very clean internally. Although boards are detached, binding to spine is very good and secure. 451 pages. A good reading/reference copy. Fair. GBP 7.50 [Appr.: EURO 8.5 US$ 12.46 \| JP¥ 1101] Book number: 007465 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	NICHOLLS, JOHN. Recollections And Reflections, Personal And Political, As Connected With Public Affaires, During The Reign Of George III. London, James Ridgway. 1820. Half-Leather, 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall. 2 volumes in 1, complete. Half leather binding in good condition, marbled covers, with a smart gilt green leather title label. Rubbing to the leather. The binding is good and secure. Strong hinges. The pages are bright, foxing to volume 2. early owners inscription (half a dozen lines), at the top of the title page and to the half title in volume 2. The same persons marginal markers in several places. Some foxing at the rear and to some other pages. An account of affairs during the reign of George III, including; French revolution, establishment of the United States, the slave trade, revolution in Spain, and more. 408 + 250 pages, 225 by 140 mm. 2nd volume is dated 1822, half title in volume 2 but not 1, contents at the start of volume 1 but not 2.Contact us for further information or photos if required. Good. GBP 39.00 [Appr.: EURO 43.5 US$ 64.78 \| JP¥ 5723] Book number: 012152 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	PERCY, SHOLTO AND REUBEN. Percy Anecdotes, The (Anecdotes of the Senate, Part 35, XXXV) London, Printed for Thomas Boys, 1822. Soft Cover, 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. A small book bound in illustrated paper covers. The covers are somewhat creased and grubby, with loss at bottom of spine. Binding is secure, minor markings internally, corners are creased, generally clean. 178 pages. A collection of anecdotes and historical facts about politics, law and parliament. Full of interesting gems. Good. GBP 3.50 [Appr.: EURO 4 US$ 5.81 \| JP¥ 514] Book number: 005841 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	REDHEAD, T. W. The French Revolutions from 1789 to 1848. Volume I Edinburgh. William & Robert Chambers. 1848. Decorative Cloth, 12mo - over 6Â¾" - 7Â¾" tall. Bound in decorative red cloth with gilt titling and decoration. In good condition. Sunning to spine, some marking and rubbing to the covers, wear to the spine ends. Some internal foxing and minor marking but on whole relatively clean. Binding is good and secure. A decent reading copy. 320 pages. Good. GBP 9.50 [Appr.: EURO 10.75 US$ 15.78 \| JP¥ 1394] Book number: 004988 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	REDHEAD, T. W. The French Revolutions from 1789 to 1849. Volume II Edinburgh. William & Robert Chambers. 1848. Decorative Cloth, 12mo - over 6Â¾" - 7Â¾" tall. Bound in decorative red cloth with gilt titling and decoration. In good condition. Sunning to spine, minor marking and rubbing to the covers, slight wear to the spine ends. Some internal foxing and minor marking but generally clean. Binding is good and secure. A decent reading copy. 328 pages. Good. GBP 9.50 [Appr.: EURO 10.75 US$ 15.78 \| JP¥ 1394] Book number: 011305 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	DE ROSSI DI SANTAROSA, PIETRO. Scene Istoriche Del Medio Evo D'Italia. Milano. Pirotta. 1835. Half-Leather, 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall. Bound in leather with four raised bands and marbled boards, gilt decoration on the spine, marbled page edges and end papers. In good condition. Minor rubbing to covers, crack to the bottom spine edge, but a secure binding with strong hinges. Minor age toning and marking in places, the pages are relatively clean and bright, no tears or loss. 301 pages. Good. GBP 19.50 [Appr.: EURO 21.75 US$ 32.39 \| JP¥ 2861] Book number: 005678 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	SCOTT, WALTER. Provincial Antiquites of Scotland. Edinburgh. Robert Cadell. 1834. Cloth, 12mo - over 6Â¾" - 7Â¾" tall. Bound in maroon coloured cloth. In good condition. A tidy and clean cover, the binding is good and secure. Some age toning to the pages otherwise relatively clean, all pages accounted for with no loss or tears. 457 pages with pictorial title page and frontispiece. Contents include accounts of Edinburgh, Scottish history, castles and churches. Contact us for more information or photos if required. Good. GBP 89.00 [Appr.: EURO 98.75 US$ 147.83 \| JP¥ 13060] Book number: 005941 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	SNOWBALL, J. C. The Elements of Plane Trigonometry; With the Construction and Use of Tables of Logarithms, Both of Numbers and for Angles Cambridge. T. Stevenson. 1839. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bound in cloth with paper covers, paper title label. Some rubbing and marking to the covers, the binding is good and secure. A few marks to the pages, some pencil marginal markers in places, relatively tidy otherwise. Bound with Elements of Spherical Trigonometry 1839, written by the same author. 146 + 71 pages. Good. GBP 14.50 [Appr.: EURO 16.25 US$ 24.08 \| JP¥ 2128] Book number: 007931 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	SPARKS, JARED The Life of George Washington Boston, Charles Tappan, 1845. Decorative Cloth, 4to - over 9Â¾" - 12" tall. A substantial book, bound in black decorative cloth. In good- condition. Rubbing to covers, splitting to cloth at spine edges, approximately half the cloth covering the spine is missing. This is, however, largely cosmetic; the hinges are slightly weak but the binding is very good and secure. Minor foxing and occasional markings internally, none serious. 562 pages with 14 plates. Good. GBP 9.50 [Appr.: EURO 10.75 US$ 15.78 \| JP¥ 1394] Book number: 007282 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.
	STAGG, JOHN. Miscellaneous Poems, Some of Which are in the Cumberland and Scottish Dialects. Wigton / Wigtown. R. Hetherton. 1808. Quarter Leather, 12mo - over 6Â¾" - 7Â¾" tall. Quarter maroon leather binding with marbled covers, gilt titling on the spine. Rubbing to the covers and edges. A tidy binding in good condition. Woodcut tail-pieces by Thomas Bewick. Some foxing in places. 256 pages. Dimensions are 179 by 107mm. Poems, Some of Which are in the Cumberland and Scots dialects, includes; Auld Lang Seyne, The Bridewain, Epitaph on the Late Robert Burns, The Apparition, and more. Good. GBP 45.00 [Appr.: EURO 50 US$ 74.75 \| JP¥ 6603] Book number: 010499 Click here to order or inquire at Benson's Antiquarian Books.