[GODWIN (William)]

The History of the Life of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham.

London: Printed for the Author, and sold by G. Kearsley, 1783. First edition, 8vo (210 x 125 mm), xv, [1], 302pp., contemporary half calf, marbled paper boards, morocco label, a very nice copy. This was Godwin's first published work, ".... it was issued anonymously, probably because it was his first effort, and the author was yet uncertain of his own powers as well as his own opinions..... The book is rare, but for those who can lay their hands on it thoroughly worth reading in itself, and also as showing how the commanding figure of the great Tory statesman drew the enthusiastic and admiration of one who was so soon to startle his contemporaries by asserting in 'Political Justice' that all government was an infringement of the Rights of Man". - Charles Kegan Paul, Godwin: his Friends and Contemporaries. Provenance: Early bookplate of Sir James Edward Lacon. Rothschild, 1015; Sabin, 63093.

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Book number: 31047

Keywords: BIOGRAPHY HISTORY

[ALFORD (Henry)]

A History and Description of the Restored Parish Church of Saint Mary, Wymeswold, Leicestershire.

London: Printed, in Aid of the Restoration Fund, by Vizetelly Brothers and Co. Fleet Street, [1846]. First edition, folio (345 x 245 mm), 23, [5]pp., half-title, ownership inscription on fly-leaf, tinted lithograph frontispiece, engraved vignette on title, 3 tinted lithograph plates, 44 wood-engraved illustrations in the text, original embossed cloth, title in gilt on board, covers a little stained.

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Book number: 35744

Keywords: Topography Leicestershire Wymeswold Church History

[DYDE (William) & JOHNSTONE (James)]

The History and Antiquities of Tewkesbury, From the Earliest Periods to the Present Time: Collected from Ancient Records and Other Authentic Materials: Tow Which is Added Some Account of the Medicinal Water near Tewkesbury.

Tewkesbury: Printed and Sold by Dyde and Son, 1790. First edition, 8vo (185 x 120 mm), 3 parts in one, [2], vi, [8, list of subscribers], 32, 29*-32*, 33-131, [1], iv, [5]-30, [2], 19, [1]pp., with half-title, folding engraved frontispiece (spotted and offset onto title), 2 engraved plates, one folding list of inscriptions in the church yard, cont. half calf, marbled boards, corners rubbed, head and foot of spine chipped. 'Some account of the medicinal water, near Tewkesbury' with separate title page, pagination and register, includes another part: 'Thoughts on the function and diseases of the lymphatic glands' by by James Johnstone, with a separate half title, register and pagination. Provenance: Maggs Bros. pencil not to front paste-down 'Ex Sir Thomas Phillipps Library', with Sir Thomas' Ms. press-mark in pencil to front free-endpaper.

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Book number: 37105

Keywords: ENGLISH TOPOGRAPHY GLOUCESTERSHIRE TEWKESBURY

[MORE (Hannah)]

The History of Hester Wilmot. In Two Parts. Being a Continuation of the Sunday School.

Bath: Sold by Howard and Evans, (printers to the Cheap Repository for Moral and Religious Tracts) No. 41, and 42, Long-Lane, West-Smithfield : And also by J. Hatchard, No. 190, Piccadilly ; By S. Hazard : And by all Booksellers, newsmen, and hawkers, in town and country, [c. 1805.] 8vo (170 x 110 mm), 28pp., woodcut vignette to title, disbound. Cheap Repository Tracts is the title of a popular series of chapbooks written in the 18th century by evangelist Hannah More. Cheaply produced and therefore affordable to many, these moral tales were intended to discourage political dissent and unscrupulous lifestyles. Politically conservative, the stories were made more appealing by the addition of woodcut illustrations. Many of of these tracts were signed: "Z," i.e. Hannah More.

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Book number: 38759

Keywords: CHAPBOOKS CHEAP REPOSITORY MORAL PHILOSOPHY CHILDREN'S BOOKS

[WHEATLEY Major J. M.)]

History of the Dorsetshire Regiment, 1914-1919 [Part I: The Regular Battalions Part II: The Territorial Battalions Part III: The Service Battalions.]

Dorchester: Published by Henry Ling Ltd., 1932. First edition, small 4to, 3 parts in one, 306; 152; 64pp., 3 large folding maps to rear (one with a closed tear), plans within the text, orig. green publishers cloth, a little worn and stained.

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Book number: 39766

Keywords: MILITARY WAR REGIMENTAL HISTORY DORCHESTER DORSET

[MORE (Hannah)]

The History of Diligent Dick; or, Truth will Out, though it be hid in a Well.

London: Sold by J. Evans & Son (printer to the Cheap Repository for Moral and Religious Tracts); J. Hatchard; J. Binns, [c. 1805.] 8vo (175 x 115 mm), 16pp., woodcut vignette to title, disbound. A Cheap Repository Tract.

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Book number: 40058

Keywords: CHAPBOOKS CHEAP REPOSITORY TRACT RELIGIOUS TRACT EDUCATION HAWKERS NEWSMEN JUVENILE

[MORE (Hannah)]

The History of Charles Jones, The Footman.

London: Sold by J. Evans & Son (printer to the Cheap Repository for Moral and Religious Tracts); J. Hatchard; J. Binns, [c. 1805.] 8vo (175 x 115 mm), 16pp., woodcut vignette to title, disbound. A Cheap Repository Tract.

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Book number: 40059

Keywords: CHAPBOOKS CHEAP REPOSITORY TRACT RELIGIOUS TRACT EDUCATION HAWKERS NEWSMEN JUVENILE

[WIGHT (Thomas)]

A History of the Rise and Progress of the People called Quakers in Ireland, from the year 1653 to 1700. Exhibiting their labours in the gospel, their zeal in the promotion of Christian discipline and sufferings for conscience-sake: together with the characters and spiritual experiences of some of their principal ministers and elders, and other occurrences. First compiled, at the request of their national meeting, by Thomas Wight of Cork. Now revised and enlarged. To which is added, a continuation of the same history to the year of our Lord 1751. With an introduction describing summarily the apostacy of the professors of Christianity from the primitive simplicity and purity through its several stages, and the gradual reformation from thence. And a treatise of the Christian discipline exercised among the said People. By John Rutty.

Dublin: Printed by I. Jackson, 1751. New revised edition, 4to (195 x 154 mm), 484, [8]pp., cont. calf, rubbed, hinges cracked, head and foot of spine chipped. An important source on the Quakers which includes, as well, much on the Irish society, local history and genealogy. Provenance: Early ownership ink signature to title page "John Humphreys, City new, Sarum [Salisbury], L/N."

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Book number: 40074

Keywords: IRELAND QUAKERS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS IRISH IMPRINT DUBLIN

[WATSON (Thomas Steed)]

The History of Wisbech, with an Historical Sketch of the Fens.

Wisbech: Printed and Sold by William Watts, 1834. Second edition, 8vo, [2], 314, [4]pp., original cloth, worn, joints split, head on spine torn, printed spine label.

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Book number: 40242

Keywords: ENGLISH TOPOGRAPHY CAMBRIDGESHIRE WISBECH

[WATSON (Thomas Steed)]

The History of Wisbech, with an Historical Sketch of the Fens.

Wisbech: Printed and Sold by William Watts, 1833. First edition, 8vo, [2], vi, ii, [7]-[2], 314, [2]pp., front inner hinge a little shaken, gutter margin of title with a couple of small tears, cont. MS note to verso of title page "Mr Thomas Steed Watson, Solicitor, Wisbech (the author of this work) died at his Residence "Colvile House" Friday 16th March 1866", marbled endpapers, cont. black half calf, marbled boards, spine attractively tooled in gilt, a nice copy of this scarce topographical work.

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Book number: 40243

Keywords: ENGLISH TOPOGRAPHY CAMBRIDGESHIRE WISBECH

[MORE (Hannah)]

The History of Hester Wilmot; or the New Gown.

Dublin: Sold by William Watson, Printer to the Cheap Repository for Religious and Moral Tracks, [c. 1800]. 12mo (171 x 100mm), 22, [2]pp., woodcut vignette to each title page, disbound.

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Book number: 40337

Keywords: CHAPBOOK IRELAND IRISH CHILDREN'S BOOKS DUBLIN PRINTING

[WILLIAMS (John)]

The History of the Gunpowder Treason, collected from approved authors, as well popish as Protestant.

London: Reprinted by G. Smeeton, 1819. Small 4to (198 x 155 mm), [2], 20pp., engraved portrait frontispiece, title printed in red and black, disbound. Reprint of the original edition which was printed by Richard Chiswell and published in 1669.

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Book number: 40659

Keywords: HISTORY GUNPOWDER PLOT

[STANNARD (Eaton)]

The Honest Man's Speech.

Dublin: Printed in the Year, 1749. First Edition, 15, [1]pp., printer's device on title, disbound, uncut, a nice copy. Charles Lucas spearheaded an attempt to combat practices in the way Dublin Corporation conducted its business which, he maintained, were incompatible with the liberties provided for under the 'ancient constitution' that were the birthright of every protestant subject. Stannard's pamphlet is in support of the prosection of Charles Lucas in the Irish House of Commons.

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Book number: 33290

Keywords: POLITICS IRISH HISTORY IRELAND PAMPHLETS

[LIMIERS (Henri-Philippe de)]

Idée générale des études, choix qu'on en doit faire, but où on doit tendre... Avec un état des Bibliothèques... Pour servir de suite à la Science de la Cour.

Amsterdam: Chez les frères Chatelain, 1713. 12mo, [2], 209, [3]pp., 4 folding engraved plates, text a little browned, cont. half, joints cracked and worn. Provenance: Engraved armorial bookplate of Hs. & Mn. Berens.

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Book number: 40653

Keywords: SCIENCE

[KNIGHT (Henry Gally)]

Ilderim: A Syrian Tale. In Four Cantos.

Printed for John Murray. 1816. First Edition, [iv],74+2pp., of adverts, upper blank margin of title page torn away, some marginal water-staining to last few leaves, disbound. "Knight, Henry Gally (1786–1846), architectural writer and antiquary... Between 1816 and 1830 he published a number of poems, including 'Ilderim, a Syrian Tale' (1816), which often drew inspiration from his earlier travels through Spain, Sicily, Greece, Egypt, and Palestine. Knight's poetry received mixed reviews from Byron, and in 1831 he turned his attention to the study of architecture."—(Oxford DNB).

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Book number: 26547

Keywords: POETRY TRAVEL SPAIN SICILY GREECE EGYPT PALESTINE LORD BYRON