COOPER FRANCES MARY

The Cat's Festival

London, Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans. 1846, First Edition. Small 8vo. Book measures 7 x 4 1/4 inches. 16pp, 7 hand-coloured wood-engraved illustrations. Bound in original publishers paper covers, title & bibliographical information printed on top cover. Covers lightly rubbed on edges, small stain on top cover, repair on spine. Although the paper binding is delicate, it is holding and in good condition. Internally, period gift inscription on top edge of title page. Pages in good clean condition. A nice copy.

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Book number: 097220

Catalogue: Antiquarian

Keywords: frances mary cooper.

COPE JOHN

The Report of the Proceedings and Opinion of the Board of General Officers, on their Examination into the Conduct, Behaviours, and Proceedings of Lieutenant-General Sir John Cope

London, printed for W. Webb. 1749, First Edition. Full Calf, Quarto. Book measures 27.5x21.5.cm. xvi, 194pp, 1pp errata/appendix. Bound in full period tree calf, gilt tooling to spine, marble endpapers. Calf rubbed, worn, scuffed, top board detached. Internally, pages clean throughout. A nice clean copy, in a worn binding. Good Plus.

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Book number: 012266

Catalogue: Antiquarian

Keywords: jacobite history

C. CORBET [ PUBLISHER?]

A Voyage to Shetland, the Orkneys, and the Western Isles of Scotland

London, Printed for C. Corbet. 1751. Full Leather, Small Quarto. Book measures 18x11.cm. Collation, [4],71pp. Bound in modern full panelled leather, raised bands, leather label. Binding in fine condition. Internally, corner of title page torn-away without loss of text, 5 leaves trimmed, without loss of text, but with loss of page numbers, light tanning. Period inscription on top margin of title page. A nice copy. Near Very Good.

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Book number: 012683

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Keywords: shetland. orkneys

CORNELIUS NEPOS

Cornelius Nepos, De Vita excellentium Imperatorum

Paris, Typis Barbou, Parisiis. 1767. Full Calf, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book measures 16x9.cm. 20,[2]185pp, 2pp catalogue, engraved frontis. Bound in period mottled calf, flat gilt bands, gilt fluer-de-lis, gilt lines to boards, full gilt edges, marble endpapers. Calf lightly rubbed, some wear loss on head and tail of spine. Binding in good clean condition. Internally, binders tape along inner joints. Pages clean throughout. A very nice copy, in a very attractive period binding. Near Very Good.

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Book number: 010237

Catalogue: Antiquarian

Keywords: cornelius

COTTON SIR SYDNEY LIEUT-GENERAL

Nine Years on the North West Frontier of India from 1854 to 1863

London, Richard Bentely. 1868, First Edition. Half-Leather, 8vo. Book measures 8 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches. Collation, xii,352pp, folding map. Bound in half calf, marble boards. Professionally rebacked retaining the original boards. Boards rubbed. Binding in very good clean firm condition. Internally, very occasional Royal United Service blind stamp or bookplate, ( about 5 in all ). Pages and map in very good clean condition. A very nice copy, in a very good solid binding.F. Very Good.

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Book number: 095952

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Keywords: india military

CRAWFURD GEORGE

The Peerage of Scotland: Containing an Historical and Genealogical Account of the Nobility of that Kingdom. Colleted from Publick Records of the Nation; the Charters and other Writings of the Nobility, and from the most approved Histories.

Edinburgh, Printed for the Author; Sold By George Stewart. 1716. Full Calf, Folio. Book measures 33x22.cm. Collation, vii,[1],ivpp subscribers list, 502pp, iiipp index. Bound in full period calf, raised bands, gilt tooling within compartments. Calf rubbed, worn, with some loss on edges, hinge joints split, but still attached. Generally, a good period binding. Internally, lacking free endpapers, some light browning, a few pages trimmed on margin, without loss of text. Pages in good clean condition. A good copy. Good Plus.

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Book number: 010163

Catalogue: Antiquarian

Keywords: peerage.

CRéBILLON PROSPER JOLYOT DE

Oeuvres De Crebilon [ Complete in 3 Volumes ] [ Nice Tree Calf Bindings ]

Paris, Stéréotype d'Herhan, 1802. 1802. Tree Calf, Small 8vo. Complete in 3 volumes. Books measure 6 1/2 x 4 inches. xxvii,235pp, 312pp,197pp, period or early bookplate to fixed endpaper of each volume. Bound in full period tree calf, flat gilt bands, leather title labels. Calf lightly rubbed, small secition of loss on tail of one spine, small gouge on one hinge joint. Bindings in very good clean firm condition. Internally, pages clean throughout. A very nice set, in very attractive period bindings. Very Good Plus.

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Book number: 097326

Catalogue: Antiquarian

Keywords: bindings. crebillon

CREIGHTON MANDELL

The Story of Some English Shires [ Limited Edition. Vellum Binding ]

London, The Religious Tract Society. 1897, Limited Edition. Full Vellum, Quarto. Limited to 150 numbered copies. Book measures 29.5 x 24.5.cm. Collation, 312pp, illustrated throughout. Bound in original publishers vellum, with gilt lettering,yapped edges, top gilt edge. Vellum lightly rubbed, some marking, lacking ties, slightly sprung. Binding in good clean firm condition. Internally, gift inscription on endpaper, dated 1916, browning to title page. Pages and illustratuions in very good clean condition. A nice copy, in an attractive vellum binding. Very Good.

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Book number: 098834

Catalogue: Antiquarian

Keywords: english shires

CRICHTON ANDREW

History of Arabia and Its People an Account of the Country and Its Inhabitants, the Life and Religion of Mohammed, the Conquest, Etc

London, T. Nelson and Sons. 1852, New Edition. Period Full Calf, 8vo. Edinburgh cabinet library new edition. Book measures 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches. Collation, engraved frontis, engraved vignette title page, printed title page, xvi,652pp, folding map, and a futher 5 plates. Bound in full period black extensively embossed leather, full gilt gauffred edges, inner dentells, coloured endpapers. At some time the binding has been professionally repaired. Binding in very good clean firm condition. Internally, free endpapers chipped on edges, stain mark to edge of engraved title, small stain mark to margin of about 5 pages, browning to plates. Pages and plates in good clean condition. A very nice copy, of a rare book. F. Very Good.

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Book number: 097563

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Keywords: arabia

CRITCHETT & WOOD

A New Guide to Stage Coaches, Waggons, Carts, Vessels, &c . For 1825. Being a List of All the Inns in London Where Stage Coaches and Waggons Put Up And Set Out from.

London, J. F. Dove. 1825. Cloth, Small 8 Vo. Book measures 18x11.cm. viii, 135,[1]pp. Bound in modern blue cloth, with gilt lettering. Binding in very good clean firm condition. Internally, pages clean throughout. A nice clean copy. Very Good.

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Book number: 014210

Catalogue: Antiquarian

Keywords: stage coaches.

CROCKER T. CROFTON

Killarney Legends Arranged as a Guide to the Lakes

London, Fisher, Son, & Jackson. 1831. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Collation, xvi+294[2]pp, engraved frontis, engraved title, plus printed title, 4 other engraved plates, 7 music plates. Bound in period cloth. Binding professionally restored with new printed title label. Binding in very good clean firm condition. Internally, some browning or spotting to plates,pages and plates in very good condition throughout. A25. Very Good.

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Book number: 009094

Catalogue: Antiquarian

Keywords: killarney

CROKER, THOMAS CROFTON

Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland

London, John Mullany. 1828. Hardcover, 8vo. Parts 2 & 3 [ of a 3 part work ]. Books measure 18x11.5.cm. xii, 326,[2],, 6 plates, xxxii, 300pp, 6 plates. Bound in period cloth backed boards. Bindings rubbed, with some wear loss, one hinge joint split. Internally, period or early name address inscription on endpapers, one gathering working loose. Pages and plates in good clean condition. A good part set in worn bindings. Good Plus.

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Book number: 013301

Catalogue: Antiquarian

Keywords: ireland. fairy tales

CROKER T. CROFTON

The Tour of the French Traveller M. De La Boullaye Le Gouz in Ireland, A. D. 1644

London, T & W Boone. 1837. Publishers Cloth, 8vo. Book measures 8 x 5 1/4 inches. Collation, viii, 139pp, half title present. Bound in original publishers green embossed cloth, with gilt lettering. Cloth lightly rubbed, some minor wear loss, lightly bumped on corners. Binding in good clean condition. Internally, inner endpapers joints very slightly loose, removal of previous owners? stamp from endpapers, occasional spotting to a few pages. Pages in good condition. A nice copy. Very Good.

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Book number: 097895

Catalogue: Antiquarian

Keywords: m. de la boullaye le gouz. ireland

CROMWELL THOMAS KITSON

Excursions in the county of Essex: comprising a brief historical and topographical delineation of every town and village; together with descriptions of the residences of the nobility and gentry, remains of antiquity, and every other interesting object

London, Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme. 1819, First Edition. Full Calf, 8vo. Complete in 2 volumes. Probably a large paper copy, Books measure 21.5x13.5.cm. Collation, [6],199pp, [4],176pp, 97 plates including engraved titles, folding map, and plan. Bound in full period calf, raised bands, ornate gilt tooling within compartments, ornate inner and outer dentells, full gilt edges, coloured endpapers. Calf lightly rubbed, minor scuff wear. Both bindings in very good clean condition. Internally, some general moderate offsettting to engravings, heavier to some plates. Pages and plates in good condition. A nice copy, in very attractive period bindings. Very Good.

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Book number: 099327

Catalogue: Antiquarian

Keywords: essex. fine bindings

R. B. [ I.E CROUCH, NATHANIEL. ]

Historical remarks and observations upon the ancient and present state of London and Westminster : Shewing The Foundation, Walls, Gates, Towers, Bridges, Churches, Rivers, Wards, Palaces, Halls, Companies, Inns of Court and Chancery, Hospitals, Schools

London, Printed for Nath. Crouch, at the Bell in the Poultrey, near Cheapside. 1703, Fifth Edition. Half Calf, 12mo. Book measures 15x9.cm. Collation, 168, 145-146, `159', 148-156, [12]pp, 12pp illustrated with The Arms of London. Bound in early half calf, calf corners, marble boards, flat gilt bands, gilt stamped tooling, full coloured edges. Binding rubbed, worn, hinge joints split, but boards holding firm. Internally, pages in good condition. A good copy. F. Near Very Good.

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Book number: 014644

Catalogue: Antiquarian

Keywords: london