The Offers of France Explain'd

London: Printed for A. Baldwin Near the Oxford-Arms in Warwick-Lane, 1712. First Edition. Early 20th century cloth. Bound in early 20th century cloth with new endpapers & 16 blank leaves at back. Former owner's name on front free endpaper (N. C. Canter 1916). With wood-engraved title-vignette. Slight soiling to front page of pamphlet. Occasional spot of foxing. Endpapers somewhat browned. A rare pamphlet on the peace negotiations in Utrecht that ended the war of Spanish Succession (1702-1714). ; "The Offers of France Explain'd" is a 1712 pamphlet that played a critical role during the peace negotiations of the Treaty of Utrecht, which concluded the War of the Spanish Succession. The pamphlet is highly critical of the offers made by French representatives during the negotiations. It was published in the context of ongoing and intense bilateral negotiations between the French and British, each demanding concessions from the other. The Treaty of Utrecht, signed in 1713, marked the end of the conflict and realigned power balances in Europe, influencing territorial and colonial arrangements. "The Offers of France Explain'd" provided a contemporary critique and analysis, influencing public opinion and political negotiations of the time. The pamphlet is noted for its direct and critical examination of the terms proposed by France, reflecting the complex diplomacy and high stakes involved in the peace process. This document is a valuable historical artifact, providing insights into the diplomatic strategies and political tensions of early 18th-century Europe. ; 19.5 x 12.7 x 0.7 cms; (2), 26, (16) pages. Very Good .

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CAREY, H. C.

The Past, Present, and the Future

London: Longman, Brown, Green, And Longmans, 1848. First British Edition. Contemporary blindstamped decorated cloth. 474 pages & 32 page publisher's catalogue. With tables. Light spot of foxing to occasional page. Former owner's name on front free endpaper. Small annotation on title page. Corners slightly damaged and bottom corners somewhat bumped. Head spine somewhat damaged with top hinges slightly cracked along top 2 centimetres. Some fading to top front cover. Slight wear & slight soiling to spine, covers & corners. Slight staining to top front cover. ; Hardcover; Octavo (standard book size); Henry Charles Carey (December 15, 1793 - October 13, 1879) was a leading 19th century economist of the American School of capitalism. He is now best known for the book The Harmony of Interests, to compare and contrast what he called the British System of laissez faire free trade capitalism with the American System of developmental capitalism, through tariff protection and government intervention to encourage production.. Good+ .

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Book number: 13854

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Keywords: Ricardian Theory Western Culture Economic Development Economics Cultural History

GOLDSMITH, OLIVER

The History of Rome, from the Foundation of the City of Rome, to the Destruction of the Western Empire (2 Volumes)

London: Hamilton, Paternoster-Row, London, 1812. Eleventh Edition. gilt title labels. Endpapers slightly browned and slightly foxed. Slight foxing to first and last few pages and occasional foxing to other pages. Some quires slighty yellowed. Slight wear & slight soiling to spine, covers & corners. ; Octavo; xvi, 451,xii & viii, 456, viii pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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HAMILTON, ELIZABETH

Memoirs of the Life of Agrippina, the Wife of Germanicus (2 Volumes)

London: Robinson, 1811. Second Edition. Contemporary half calf with gilt decorated blindstamped spine. 2 Volumes. Pages xvii-xxiv cut short. Bottom fore edge xvii-xviii torn edge, with marginal loss of a few letters. Some browning to endpapers. Former owner's name on front pastedowns. Slight foxing to some pages. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & somewhat soiled. ; Octavo; xxxvi, 417 & x, 456 pages. Good+ .

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DIOGENES LAERTIUS

Diogenis Laertii de Vita Et Moribus Philosophorum Libri X. Cum Indice Locupletissimo

Lugdunum [lyon]: Apud Seb. Gryphium, 1541. No edition stated. blindstamped title. Printer's mark of a winged griffin on a slab with a winged ball below, accompanied by text: Virtute Duce, Comite Fortuna. Engraved printer's device of winged griffin on verso final page. With attractive wood-engraved initials. Collation: a1-5, (3) - z1-5, (3) , A1-5, (3) - G1-5, (3) , H1-3, (1). Owner's name on title page : Ch. Oc. T. A giorgio (16th century hand). Annotations and underlining in 16th century hand to some pages. Edges tinted. Light soiling to hinge front free endpaper, slight foxing to occasional page. Waterstain to top right hand corner first and last few pages. Slight wear & slight soiling to spine, covers & corners. An attractive copy of a very rare edition. ; 8vo. [16.8 x 11 x 3.1 cms]; 468, (20) pages; Diogenes Laertius, who lived around 230AD, wrote in Greek and compiled biographies of the major Greek philosophers from earlier source material. Much of his text is comprised of the famous sayings of Greek philosophers. Though he is one of our main sources for the history of Greek philosophy, his work is not up to modern scholarly standards, being haphazard, unreliable and uncritical. His article about Epicurus is considered especially valuable as it contains some original letters by the philosopher that are not extant elsewhere. The Latin translation (dedicated by Cosimo dei Medici) is by St Ambrose Traversari of the Camaldoli Order (1386-1439). As a theologian, he defended the primacy of the Pope. As a humanist, he devoted himself to translating into Latin important Greek texts, in particular the writings of the Greek Church Fathers. Sebastian Greyff, known as Sebastian Gryphius (1491-1556) was born in Swaben, Germany. He set up shop in Lyon, and started the Griffin workshop in 1536. By the 1540s he was known as the Prince of the Lyon Booktrade, publishing scholary, accurate editions of the Greek & Latin classics in 8vo and 16mo formats. He fomed a humanist circle around him, comprising members such as Alciati, Sadoleto, Scève and Dolet. His son Antoine continued the business after his death. Jean de Tournes who later became a major printer in Lyon was his foreman. Baudrier, H. L. Bib. Lyonnaise, VIII, p. 145. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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MILLIN, A. L

Travels Through the Southern Departments of France Performed in the Years 1804 and 1805. Translated from the French. Volume 1 Only.

London: Barnard, 57, Snow-Hill, 1808. 1st English Language Edition. morocco gilt title label. With 4 hand-coloured costume plates showing traditional male & female costumes of southern France. New endpapers. Some foxing to first and last few pages. Slight foxing to some other pages. Small inkstain to margin one page. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Stain to spot of calf on back cover. ; GPT"Travels through the Southern Departments of France Performed in the Years 1804 and 1805" is a comprehensive travelogue by A. L. Millin, which provides a vivid depiction of early 19th-century France through the eyes of a keen observer. Translated from French, this detailed account chronicles Millin's extensive travels across the southern regions of France during a period of significant social and political transformation following the French Revolution and amid the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. Millin, an ardent antiquarian and naturalist, meticulously documents the landscapes, architectural marvels, local customs, and archaeological sites of the regions he explores. His narrative is rich with descriptions of the diverse geographical features from the rolling vineyards to the rugged coastlines, and it delves into the historical backgrounds of notable landmarks, providing insights into their cultural significance. Moreover, the travelogue captures the socio-economic conditions of the period, noting the effects of political upheaval on local industries, agriculture, and the daily lives of people. Millin's work is not just a travel narrative but also an important historical document that offers readers a window into the life and times of early 19th-century southern France, reflecting both the beauty and the challenges of the era. ; 22 x 14 x 2.2 cms; 280 & 4 plates pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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MILMAN, HENRY HART

Life of Quintus Horatius Flaccus

London: John Murray, 1854. Second Edition. Hardcover. With marbled endpapers, illustrations and decorated pages. All edges gilt. Ex-libris of Harrow School on front pastedown with ownership label of J. E. C. Welldon. Some foxing to first and last few pages. Slight foxing to other pages. A few pages with small waterstain to fore edge. Slight wear & slight soiling to spine, covers & corners. ; 21x14x2 cms; 194 pages. Very Good- .

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STRETCH, L. M.

The Beauties of History; or, Pictures of Virtue and Vice, Drawn from Real Life; Designed for the Instruction and Entertainment of Youth. Thirteenth Edition.

London: 5, Noble Street, Cheapside, 1815. Thirteenth Edition. Hardcover. Former owner's name on front free endpaper. Endpapers slightly worn & slightly stained. Spine covers & corners somewhat worn & somewhat soiled. ; 17.8 x 11 x 2.5 cms; xxiv, 360 pages. Very Good- .

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Book number: LCH46554

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Keywords: Education Morality Social & Cultural