Abstracts of Chancery Proceedings Relating to the Family of Desborough

London , Mitchell Hughes & Clarke , 1923. Cloth. A scarce volume of Abstracts of Chancery Proceedings Relating to the Family of Desborough. A scarce volume containing Abstracts of Chancery Proceedings Relating to the Family of Desborough. With a letter from A. W. Hughes of the Albert Memorial Library, Exeter, stating in relations to the "Abstracts of Chancery Proceedings Relating to the Family of Desborough the editor of the British Archivist ceased published anymore of this before we took over that publication, it is not intended to continue it and an index will not be issued." This work is a record of court dealings of a specific family. In full cloth binding. Externally, very smart. With a bookplate for the Royal Albert Memorial Public Library. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 844B2

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Keywords: Abstracts of Chancery Proceedings Relating to the Family of Desborough Desborough ancestry Desborough None

An Address Presented to Norman Hepburn Baynes with a Bibliography of His Writings

Oxford, Privately Printed at the University Press, 1942. First edition. Paperback. A privately printed bibliography on the works of historian Norman H. Baynes, including a charming letter from Baynes to fellow scholar Francis Ernest Hutchinson. The first edition of this privately printed work.In the original glassine wrap.A comprehensive bibliography on the works of Norman Hepburn Baynes, a historian of the Byzantine Empire.Letter from Norman H. Baynes loosely inserted, dated 30th October 1942, addressed to Canon Francis Ernest Hutchinson. "I am very grateful for your kindness is speeding the 'Bibliography' and wishing me well on my retirement from academic life. That list of donors is indeed great riches! My copy of the 'Bibliography' is a beautiful book and I am immensely proud to possess it. This note brings to you my cordial "thank you" and, if I may, I should wish to reciprocate your well-wishing". Hutchinson is listed as a subscriber in this work. Francis Ernest Hutchinson was a literary scholar and Anglican clergyman. Additional typed note from Baynes loosely inserted, which was issued with the work, dated 30th September 1942. An additional press release letter about this publication loosely inserted, dated 14th April 1942.Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece. In the original publisher's paper wraps, in the original glassine dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Wraps are discoloured to the extremities. A few light marks to the wraps. Very light edge wear to the wraps. Glassine wrap is smart with some minor edge wear and very light discolouration. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed.

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Book number: 870P3

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Keywords: An Address Presented to Norman Hepburn Baynes With a Bibliography of His Writings Norman Hepburn Baynes bibliography francis ernest hutchinson Norman Hepburn Baynes Not Stated

Entertaining Biography: From Chambers&Apos;S Miscellany

London, W and R Chambers , 1855. First edition. Cloth. A scarce series of biographies intended for the education of the young reader, with engraved illustrations to each. The first edition of this scarce collection of biographies. Published as part of the publisher's 'Miscellany', consisting of a number of books intended to engage the education of the young reader in the form of cheap, interesting and healthy literature.In the publisher's original cloth binding. This work contains twenty-seven fascinating biographies of notable figures, ranging from Scottish novelist and poet Walter Scott, former emperor of all Russia Peter the Great, and astronomers such as Galileo and Newton. Illustrated with engravings to each chapter.  In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart. With fading to the spine cloth and moderate rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Marks to the boards. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned, with the occasional spotting, heaviest to the first and last few leaves. Contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper. Good . Ill.: Not stated. Good .

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Book number: 914Y17

Catalogue: Biography & Autobiography

Keywords: Biography History Illustrated History Not stated

Half Hours with the Best Authors

London, Charles Knight, 1847-8. Leather. A complete collection of 'Half Hours With the Best Authors' published by Charles Knight, illustrated, complete as four volumes bound in two. Complete as four volumes in two. A collection of short biographies and a selection of the works of a variety of prominent authors. Authors discussed in this work include Johnson, Lord Bacon, Milton, Pope, de Foe, Lord Byron, Sir Walter Scott, Cowper, Wordsworth, Dryden, Swift, Addisno, and more. The work was intended to be read for half an hour each day of the year, with religious writers of universal acclaim being selected for Sundays. Each volume illustrated with a frontispiece and a vignette title page. Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. In a half morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some loss of leather to the front board of Volume I/II. Light rubbing to the boards and spines. Minor fading to the spines. A little bumping to the extremities. Front hinge of of Volume I/II weak. Evidence of a label being formerly adhered to the front pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with just a couple of very light spots. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 682P14

Catalogue: Biography & Autobiography

Keywords: charles knight half hours with the best authors half hours authors half hours with the best authors biographies colombus Not Stated

Jamie an 80th Birthday Tribute from His Friends

London, Hamish Hamilton, 1980. First edition. Cloth. A signed first and limited edition of this tribute work for James Hamish Hamilton, published for his eightieth birthday. The first edition of this work. Inscribed to the half-title, 'To Mollie and Clare, with love from jamie and Yvonne Jan 1981&apos. A limited edition work, limited to 500 copies, of which this copy is numbered 355. In the original acetate dustwrapper. A tribute to Jamie Hamish Hamilton, the founder of the publishing house Hamish Hamilton Limited. With tributes by a variety of authors, including Harold Acton, Rupert Hart-Davis, W. Rees-Mogg, and more. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original acetate dustwrapper. Externally, fine. Dustwrapper is fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Fine.

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Book number: 687P29

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Keywords: jamie hamish hamilton tribute birthday hamish hamilton james hamish hamilton Not Stated

John M. Synge: A Few Personal Recollections with Biographical Notes

Letchworth , Garden City Publishing Company, 1916. Brochure/Pamphlet. A limited edition copy of these personal recollections of writer John M. Synge. A limited edition copy, limited to two hundred copies. John M Synge was an Irish playwright, poet, writer and a key figure in the Irish Literary Revival. Here a friend of the writer details personal recollection of him with biographical notes. With a bookplate for Marion C. Walker to the front pastedown. In the original paper wraps. Externally, smart with light chipping to the extremities. With a bookplate for Marion C. Walker to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 860B45

Catalogue: Biography & Autobiography

Keywords: John M. Synge Recollections biography Recollections None

Liber Amoris; or, the New Pygmalion

London, Printed for John Hunt by C H Reynell, 1823. First edition. Fine Binding. The first edition of William Hazlitt's strange and passionate memoir revealing his love for Sarah Walker, his landlord's daughter. The first edition of William Hazlitt's passionate account of his infatuation for his landlord's daughter, Sarah Walker. An uncommon volume.In the original publisher's variant binding in green drab boards, lacking the spine label. With evidence of cancels at D1 and G8 as recorded by Keynes; in this volume, the register is irregular however pagination is linear and continuous. The textual differences are not explained. Hazlitt fell in love with Sarah at first sight, and that love turned into obsession very quickly, almost driving the author to madness. When Sarah started seeing other men, Hazlitt recorded his woeful tale in this volume in an attempt to find a cathartic outlet for his misery. It was published anonymously but quickly recognised as Hazlitt's work. This is a truthful memoir recalling the story of his turmoiled emotions, reflecting the intensity of his feelings with raw and at times odd and vulgar language.  Illustrated with a vignette title page.  In the original publisher's binding with green paper covered boards, lacking the spine label. Externally smart with some shelf wear and some minor spotting to the spine, which is slightly sunned. Internally, firmly bound. With evidence of cancels at D1 and G8 as recorded by Keynes; in this volume, the register is irregular however pagination is linear and continuous. The textual differences are not explained. With a minor faint scattered spotting throughout, particularly to the endpaper. With some offsetting to the title page and last leaf. Illustrated with a vignette title page. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 779A57

Catalogue: Biography & Autobiography

Keywords: william hazlitt memoir love memoir None

The Life of the Right Honorable Charles James Fox

London, Albion Press, 1807. First edition. Leather. The first edition of this faithful biography of Charles James Fox, the prominent and controversial Whig politician. The first edition of this work.A biography on the life and political work on the Honourable Charles James Fox, published the year after his death.Fox was a prominent Whig statesman, his career spanning over nearly forty years. He was known for his friendship with Georgiana Cavendish, his opposition to George III, and his support of the American Revolution.Illustrated with a frontispiece and eight plates.Collated, bound without the plates of Duke of Bedford and Lord Lauderdale to pages 295 and 309, and with an additional plate of John Wilkes bound facing paged 19.Bookplate of the Laurence family to the front pastedown, ink inscription of G. F. Laurence to the reverse of the frontispiece. In a quarter calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, the front joint is weak, the front board may detach with further handling. Light rubbing to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Bound without the front endpaper. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with the odd spot. Tidemark to the frontispiece, ink inscription to the reverse. Light tidemarks and spots to the plates. Page 235/236 is torn with some loss. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 763P32

Catalogue: Biography & Autobiography

Keywords: The Life of the Right Honorable Charles James Fox charles james fox charles fox whig charles james fox george iii duchess of devonshire Not Stated

The Life and Explorations of Dr. Livingstone the Great Missionary Traveller

London , Adam & Co, 1878. Leather. A handsomely bound copy of this fascinating account of explorer Dr. Livingstone. An extensive biography and record of Dr. Livingstone's explorations which have been complied carefully from reliable sources. Dr. Livingstone was an explorer in Africa and one of the most popular British heroes of the late 19th century. Livingstone became obsessed with learning the sources of the River Nile. This volume explores his life and missionary experiences in Africa and his explorations. With twenty plates and an engraved title page. Collated, complete. In full calf binding. Externally, smart with some rubbing to the extremities and spine, with a small split to the front hinge. Internally, firmly bound with bright and generally clean pages with some scattered spots to the odd page. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 842B67

Catalogue: Biography & Autobiography

Keywords: The Life and Explorations of Dr. Livingstone Dr. Livingstone biography exploration Dr. Livingstone Not Stated

The Life of Sir Richard Whittington, Knight, and Four Times Lord Mayor of London, in the Reigns of Edward III Richard II and Henry V Compiled from Authentic Documents; and Containing Many Important Particulars Respecting That Illustrious Man, Never Before Published: Intended to Amuse, Instruct, and Stimulate the Rising Generation.

Harlow , Printed by B. Flower , 1811 . First edition. Leather. A lovely copy of this very scarce biography of Sir Richard Whittington. The first edition of this work. A very scarce copy of this biography of Sir Richard Whittington, English merchant and politician of the late medieval period who served as Lord Mayor of London, member of parliament, and Sheriff of London. He was well known for his public services and founding of the Charity of sir Richard Whittington, which assists people in need. He was the inspiration behind the English folk take Dick Whittington and His Cat. Written by "the author of George Barnwell." An amusing and inspiring read. Illustrated with a frontispiece. Rebound in beautiful half straight up grain morocco binding over cloth covered boards. Externally lovely. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .

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Book number: 834A40

Catalogue: Biography & Autobiography

Keywords: sir richard whittington first editions leather binding first editions None

Memoires de la Societe de L&Apos;Histoire de Paris Et de L&Apos;Ile-de-France

Paris, Chez H. Champion, 1903-1904. First edition. Leather. Two volumes of Memoires de la Societe de L'Histoire de Paris et de L'ile-de-France with folding plates. First editions of these volumes. In the original French. Volumes XXX and XXXI of Memoires de la Societe de L'Histoire de Paris et de L'ile-de-France. These volumes detail the history of Paris and the Island of France. Volume XXX contains a study on the history of the Abbey of Sainte-Genevieve in Paris until the end of the 11th century, the family of Etienne Marcel and Paris in the 14th Century. With one folding plate. Volume XXXI contains essays on Military Paris in the seventeenth century, Les Gobelins, scarlet dyers in the Faubourg Saint-Marcel and President de Lamoignon. With seven folding plates. Collated, complete. Some pages remain unopened. Rebound in quarter leather with marbled boards. Externally, smart with some rubbing to the extremities and spines and light marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 862B8

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Keywords: Memoires de la Societe de L'Histoire de Paris et de L'ile-de-France history of Paris French history history of Paris None

Saunders&Apos; Portraits and Memoirs of Eminent Living Political Reformers

London, J. Dowding, 1840. First edition. Leather. First edition of this illustrated collection of biographies of prominent political reformers of the day. The first edition of this work. Containing a series of biographical sketches of important political reformers of the day, including Earl Grey, Lord Melbourne, Earl Spencer, Joseph Hume, Charles Buller, and others. Portraits provided by George Hayter and other eminent artists. Featuring twenty-seven full page plates. Collated, complete.Also included is a historical sketch of the progress of parliamentary reform by William Howitt. Rebound in quarter calf binding over cloth covered boards, renewed endpapers. Externally sound with some shelf wear, spine rubbed to extremities, back strip sunned. Usual library stamps to title page and occasional leaf throughout. Minor tide mark affecting occasional margin, particularly leaves of plates, not affecting the illustration. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Complete with twenty-seven portaits. Good . Ill.: George Hayter. Good .

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Book number: 823A79

Catalogue: Biography & Autobiography

Keywords: biographies first editions political reformers history first editions George Hayter

Some Recollections of Jean Ingelow and Her Early Friends

London, Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. 1901 . First edition. Cloth. A well presented first edition of the recollections of English poet and novelist, Jean Ingelow, with the original, vanishingly scarce dust wrapper. The first edition.Bound in the publisher's cloth, with the original, very scarce unclipped dust wrapper. A biographical work surrounding the life and career of nineteenth century British poet, novelist and children's author, Jean Ingelow. Born in 1820, Ingelow began her writing career with contributions to periodicals, often publishing her work anonymously or under the pseudonym 'Orris&apos. She was known for her romantic themes entertwined with a strong Christian faith. These recollections were written anonymously, although possibly written by one of her sisters, Eliza Straffen nee Ingelow, as suggested by M. Peters in 'Jean Ingelow: Victorian Poetess' (p.106).Illustrated with a frontispiece of the author. Collated, complete. Bound in the publisher's cloth, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with a little bumping to the extremities and a touch of fading to the spine head and tail. Gift label to front endpaper. Dust wrapper is also very smart, with light chipping to the head and tail of the spine. Sunning to the wrap's spine and extremities. Internally, generally firmly bound. Frontispiece and tissue guard are working loose. Pages are bright, with scattered spots, predominantly to the first and last few pages and to the fore edge. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed.

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Book number: 923Q29

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Claude Colleer Abbott

The Correspondence of Gerard Manley Hopkins and Richard Watson Dixon

Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1955. Cloth. A second revised edition of this collection of selected letters from the correspondence between Gerard Manley Hopkins and Richard Watson Dixon. The second revised impression stated of the first published in 1935. Gerard Manley Hopkins was a poet and Jesuit priest, mostly acclaimed for his manipulation of prosody as well as his ability to praise God through a vivid use of imagery and nature. His fame established him as a leading Victorian poet only posthumously. In this volume, his letters to his old friend Bridges and with Dixon, with whom he corresponded with much eloquence and regularity. He shares with them thoughts about his poems, theories about others' work or general principles of literary criticism, about life, religion, art, and much more. With unclipped dustwrapper. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with titles stamped in gilt to spine. Externally very smart with minor shelfwear and minor bumping to tail of spine. Dustwrapper is unclipped and excellent, with minor shelfwear only. Spine is slightly sunned. Internally, firmly bound. Minor spotting to fore edge, only affecting the occasional gutter. With frontispiece of Gerard Manley Hopkins and an illustration of Richard Watson Dixon. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Fine.

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Book number: 756A3

Catalogue: Biography & Autobiography

Keywords: letters dustwrapper frontispiece hopkins dustwrapper None

Dannie Abse

A Strong Dose of Myself

London, Hutchinson, 1983. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of this fascinating work by the Welsh poet and physician Dannie Abse; signed by the author to the title page, with an additional signature by the renowned English dramatist Arnold Wesker. Containing a fascinating collection of autobiographical essays, by Abse, many of which were previously published in magazines or adapted from radio talks. Daniel Abse was a renowned Welsh poet and physician. Arnold Wesker was a prolific English dramatist, who authored over fifty plays, four volumes of short stories, two volumes of essays, a selection of poetry, and other assorted writings. With a loosely inserted letter to 'Mr and Mrs Arnold Wesker' signed by the Publicity Manager of Century Hutchinson Limited, Hettie Wallace, inviting the couple to attend a reading of Abse's poetry collection 'Ask the Bloody Horse&apos. This letter is accompanied by a leaflet to the 'National Poetry Centre', dated 'March- April 1986&apos. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally lovely with only faint offsetting to endpapers. Dustwrapper, lovely with very minor shelfwear to extremities. Small ink mark (covering price) to front flyleaf. Internally firmly bound. Pages very slightly age toned to extremities, but bright and clean throughout. Author's ink inscription to title page. Prior owner's ink inscription to title page. With a loosely inserted letter and leaflet. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.

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Book number: 636M35

Catalogue: Biography & Autobiography

Keywords: Abse Wesker First Edition Dustwrapper Wesker Letter Association Copy None