Brian Froud; Alan Lee; David Larkin [editor]

Faeries

New York, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 1978. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of this charmingly illustrated exploration of magical characters from mythology. First edition. Illustrated throughout with colour images and black-and-white decorations. Exploring a world of magic through the study of the history of the faerie from the oldest sources, examining myths and legends. Including stories from the Ballad of Thomas the Rhymer, and The Song of Wandering Aengus, to Goblin Market. Described and illustrated by Brian Froud, an English fantasy illustrator and conceptual designer, and Alan Lee, an English book illustrator and film conceptual designer. Edited and designed by David Larkin, a British editor and illustrator. In the original cream cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is very smart with light sunning to the spine and the odd small mark to the panels. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: Brian Froud; Alan Lee; David Larkin. Fine/Near Fine.

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Book number: 909T2

Catalogue: Classical Literature

Keywords: Faeries Froud Lee Larkin Froud Brian Froud; Alan Lee; David Larkin

John Galsworthy

Maid in Waiting

London, William Heinemann, 1931. Leather. A signed limited edition copy of 'Maid in Waiting', one of the Forsyte chronicles by John Galsworthy. This edition was limited to 525 copies. This is number 472. Signed by the author to the 'limited edition' page. In the original binding with cloth boards, a vellum spine and gilt detail. John Galsworthy was an English novelist and playwright, who dedicated virtually his entire literary career to the establishment of a fictional Victorian family known as the 'Forsytes&apos. This book is part of the 'Forsyte Chronicles' and is the first book in the 'End of Chapter' trilogy. A story of reputation and family politics. In the original quarter vellum binding. Externally, very smart with some light shelf wear only. Handling marks to the vellum spine and a few red ink marks to the front board. Offsetting to the paste-downs and free endpapers. Age-toning to the free endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Authors ink signature to the edition page. Pages very bright and clean with only some light age-toning to the edges. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 829G40

Catalogue: Classical Literature

Keywords: The Forsyte Chronicles End of the Chapter victorian satire End of the Chapter None

Mrs Gaskell

Cranford

London , Macmillan and Co. 1903. Cloth. A smart illustrated copy of Elizabeth Gaskell's popular novel Cranford. This is a lovely illustrated edition of Cranford. Cranford is an episodic novel by the English writer Elizabeth Gaskell which first appeared in the magazine Household Words. This volume has a preface by Anne Thackery Ritchie and with illustrations throughout the text by Hugh Thomson.With two pages of publisher adverts to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart with some fading to the spine and some bumping to the head and tail of the spine. A previous owner inscription to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound with bright pages with some very light spotting scattered to some pages. Very Good . Ill.: Hugh Thomson. Very Good .

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Book number: 837B59

Catalogue: Classical Literature

Keywords: Cranford mrs gaskell fiction hugh thomson mrs gaskell Hugh Thomson

Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell [Mrs Gaskell]

The Life and Works of Charlotte Bronte, and Her Sisters with Introductions to the Works by Mrs Humphry Ward and an Introduction and Notes to the Life by Clement K. Shorter, Volume VII

London, Smith, Elder & Co , 1914. Cloth. Volume VII of the Life and Works of Charlotte Bronte, being a detailed biography of her life by Mrs Gaskell. A very scarce new edition. The Haworth Edition. Volume VII of a seven volume set titled, 'The Life and Works of Charlotte Bronte and Her Sisters&apos. In the publisher's original, full cloth binding with gilt detail. With a portrait frontispiece, three facsimiles and thirteen monochrome plates. Collated complete. Volume VII consists of, 'The Life of Charlotte Bronte', with an introduction and notes by Clement K. Shorter. Elizabeth Gaskell was an English novelist and biographer, best known for her biography of Charlotte Bronte and for her debut novel, 'Mary Barton&apos. The half title page is present. With four pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear of the book. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart with some light shelf wear to the edges. Bumping to the spine. Light marks to the boards and spine. Front hinge starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean. Age-toning to the edges. Spotting towards the front and rear. Some creasing to the edges of the last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 846G24

Catalogue: Classical Literature

Keywords: emily bronte anne bronte the professor jane eyre anne bronte Not Stated

Felix Gras; Catherine A. Janvier (trans.)

The Terror a Romance of the French Revolution

New York, D. Appleton and Company, 1898 . First edition. Cloth. The scarce first edition of this translation of romantic fiction by Felix Gras in the original glassine dust wrapper. First edition of The Terror A Romance of the French Revolution by Felix Gras in the original publisher's cloth binding and glassine dust wrapper. Translated from the Provencal of Gras by Catherine A. Janvier. Gras came from a humble farming family in Southern France, and developed a passion for poetry and literature while studying law. In the original publisher's cloth binding and glassine dust wrapper. The dust wrapper is fragile and will worsen with further handling. It has complete loss to the spine and some of the rear board. Externally, smart. There is some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Poor.

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Book number: 841W67

Catalogue: Classical Literature

Keywords: Felix Gras The Terror First edition Dust wrapper The Terror None

H. Rider Haggard

The Mahatma and the Hare , a Dream Story

London, Longmans, Green and Co. 1911. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of H. Rider Haggard's spiritual novel, illustrated throughout by W. T. Horton and H. M. Brock. The first edition. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. With a frontispiece and eleven plates by W. T. Horton and H. M. Brock. Collated complete. H. M. Brock was a British illustrator and landscape painter best known for illustrating 'Great Expectations', by Charles Dickens. W. T. Horton was a mystic, illustrator and author, known for his spiritual art. An interesting novel by H. Rider Haggard, straying away from his usual adventure genre with a more spiritual novel that discusses animal rights, with the central figure being a hare who is recounting the hardships he and his family have encountered. Sir Henry Rider Haggard was a prolific English writer, specialising in adventure fiction and romance. Most of his works are set in exotic locations such as Africa. The half title page is present. In the publisher's full cloth binding. Externally, smart with some shelf wear to the extremities. Fading to the spine and to the edges of the front board. A few small marks to the boards. Age-toning to the edges of the paste-downs Offsetting to the free endpapers. Internally, binding slightly strained but still firmly bound. Pages lightly age-toned to the edges but otherwise very bright and clean. The odd small mark throughout. Very Good . Ill.: W. T. Horton; H. M. Brock. Very Good .

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Book number: 840G9

Catalogue: Classical Literature

Keywords: spiritual fiction king solomon's mine Allan Quatermain adventure fiction king solomon's mine W. T. Horton; H. M. Brock

H. Rider Haggard

Maiwa&Apos;S Revenge; or, the War of the Little Hand

London, Longmans, Green, and Co. 1888. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of H. Rider Haggard's classic adventure novel, featuring his protagonist Allan Quatermain. The first edition. In the original cloth binding with red lettering. 'Maiwa's Revenge' is a short novel by H. Rider Haggard. It features his beloved protagonist, Allan Quatermain, a professional big game hunter, who has been depicted in film and television by notable actors such as Sean Connery, Richard Chamberlain and Patrick Swayze. The story follows Quatermain as he journeys to rescue a captured English hunter and avenge an African princess. Sir Henry Rider Haggard was a prolific English writer, specialising in adventure fiction and romance. Most of his works are set in exotic locations such as Africa. Complete with the half title page, and sixteen pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear of the book. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with some shelf wear and fraying to the extremities. Rear joint is starting but still firm. Light marks to the boards and spine. Hinges starting but firm. The odd spot to the paste-downs and free endpapers. Internally, binding slightly strained towards the centre but still firmly bound. Pages generally, bright and clean with some spotting throughout and a few scattered handling marks. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 840G8

Catalogue: Classical Literature

Keywords: the war of the little hand allan quatermain king solomon's mines the league of extraordinary gentlemen allan quatermain None

Thomas Hardy

Under the Greenwood Tree or the Mellstock Quire

London , Macmillan and Co, 1912. Cloth. A very scarce copy of Under The Greenwood Tree published as part of The Wessex Novels set by Macmillan and Co. A very scarce copy of Under The Green Wood Tree by Thomas Hardy. Volume seven only of the Wessex Edition. Under the Greenwood tree was published anonymously in 1872. It was Hardy's second published novel and the first of what became known as the Wessex novels. Similar to Hardy's other novel. Under The Greenwood Tree explores rural tradition and ways of life in an evolving landscape of industrialization. The book was originally called The Melstock Quire but in 1871 Hardy restructured the novel by adding new material, renaming the work Under The Greenwood Tree. When the book was republished by Macmillan in 1912 it became Under The Greenwood Tree or The Melstock Quire: A Rural Painting of the Dutch School.This edition includes a preface, notes, and a map of Wessex. In the original publisher's cloth. Externally very smart. Fading to the spine. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Light marks to the boards. Internally firmly bound. Offsetting to the front free endpaper. Pages are generally clean with marginal age toning. Pages roughly cut. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 881V12

Catalogue: Classical Literature

Keywords: Literature Thomas Hardy Classic Thomas Hardy None

Thomas Hardy

Under the Greenwood Tree: A Rural Painting of the Dutch School

London, Chatto & Windus , 1913. Cloth. Thomas Hardy's classic novel, with beautiful colour illustrations by Keith Henderson. A new edition. In the publisher's original cloth binding with gilt detail. With a frontispiece and eight colour plates throughout by Keith Henderson. One plate is missing. A handsome copy of Thomas Hardy's classic novel. It follows the story of a group of west gallery musicians, the Mellstock Parish Choir. Hardy is best known for his novels, 'Far from the Madding Crowd' and 'Jude the Obscure&apos. Previous owner's gift inscription to the front title page dated 1915. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, very smart with shelf wear to the edges and bumping to the spine. Spine is darkened. A few light marks to the boards. Offsetting to the free endpapers. Internally, generally firmly bound. One plate is missing. Pages generally bright and clean with some scattered spots and age-toning to the edges. Contemporary ink inscription to the half title page. Very Good . Ill.: Keith Henderson. Very Good .

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Book number: 833G37

Catalogue: Classical Literature

Keywords: Keith Henderson Wessex novels victorian realism victorian Wessex novels Keith Henderson

George C. Hazelton, Jr.

Mistress Nell: A Merry Tale of a Merry Time (&Apos;Twixt Fact and Fancy)

New York , Charles Scribner's Sons , 1901. First edition. Cloth. An attractive first edition of this novel about English stage actress Nell Gwyn, adapted from the author's original play. The first edition of this work.In the publisher's original cloth binding with gilt detailing.The novelisation of the author's play about Nell Gwyn, an English actress and celebrity figure of the Restoration period. She became best known for being a long-time mistress of King Charles II, hence the title.In the foreword, the author thanks to actress Henrietta Crosman, who played Nell in the play. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, excellent with slight rubbing and bumping to the extremities. The odd mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper. Near Fine . Ill.: Sir Peter Lely. Near Fine .

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Book number: 905Y12

Catalogue: Classical Literature

Keywords: Adaptation Nell Gwyn Mistress Nell Nell Gwyn Sir Peter Lely

Louis Hemon

Maria Chapdelaine

Paris, Rombaldi, c1939. Leather. A fantastic copy of Louis Hemon's novel Maria Chapdelaine. A copy of Louis Hemon's novel Maria Chapdelaine. With original compositions in colour by Eugene Corneau. Louis Hemon (12 October 1880 8 July 1913), was a French writer best known for his novel Maria Chapdelaine. This is example number 4234 of a limited print run. Re-bound in a red quarter crushed morocco leather binding with marbled paper covered boards. Externally, smart. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with some browning due to the paper used. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Eugene Corneau. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: FGN22-D-5

Catalogue: Classical Literature

Keywords: French novel Louis Hemon Eugene Corneau Louis Hemon Eugene Corneau

G. A. Henty

Under Drake&Apos;S Flag a Tale of the Spanish Main

London, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dublin, Blackie and Son, c1890. Cloth. A smart, illustrated copy of Under Drake's Flag by George Alfred Henty. A nice copy of Under Drake's Flag A Tale of the Spanish Main, by George Alfred Henty. Undated, dated from the bibliography as c1890 Blackie became a limited company in 1890. George Alfred Henty was an English novelist and war correspondent and most known for his works of adventure and historical fiction. With eleven plates and a frontispiece.Collated, complete. Thirty two pages of adverts to the rear. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth. Externally, smart with some fading to the spine and bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Previous owner inscription to the half title page. Front hinge and rear hinges starting but remain firm. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Good . Ill.: Gordon Browne. Good .

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Book number: 838B25

Catalogue: Classical Literature

Keywords: Under Drake's Flag G. A. Henty historical fiction G. A. Henty Gordon Browne

Homer; Alexander Pope

The Iliad of Homer

London, G. Routledge, 1845. Leather. A pocket-sized edition of Pope's important translation of this monumental Greek epic poem. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and vignette title page.Alexander Pope's important translation of Homer's 'Iliad&apos.'The Iliad' is an Ancient Greek epic poem, set during the Trojan War, and narrating the ten-year siege, battles, and significant events, written in brilliantly vivid detail.'Iliad' is divided into twenty-four books, and is written in dactylic hexameter, believed to have been written in around the 8th century BC.The poem is typically attributed to Homer, and there are many legends surrounding his life. Historians have debated for centuries who Homer was, and whether he really wrote both 'Iliad' and 'Odyssey', two of the most famous epic poems from Ancient Greece.Bookplate of W. A. Peel to the front paste down. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with a little light rubbing. Minor bumping to the extremities. Spine is a little faded. Front hinge is strained. Front endpaper is working loose. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 907P15

Catalogue: Classical Literature

Keywords: The Iliad of Homer iliad odyssey homer iliad Not Stated

Homer; W. Leaf; Virgil; Thomas E. Page; Catullus; Arthur Palmer; Sophocles; Robert Yelverton Tyrrell

The Parnassus Library of Greek and Latin Texts

London, Macmillan and Co. Limited, 1895-1897. Hardback. Four scarce editions of these volumes from Homer, Virgil, Catullus, and Sophocles, in the original Ancient Greek. Ancient Greek language. Four volumes. From the Parnassus Library of Greek and Latin Texts by Macmillan. With covers designed by Henry Holiday, an English Victorian painter and stained glass designer, illustrator, and sculptor influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. This set includes: Homeri Ilias, 1895. Edited by Walter Leaf, an English banker, classical scholar and psychical researcher. P. Vergili Maronis Bucolica Georgica Aeneis, 1895. Edited by Thomas Ethelbert Page, a British classicist and schoolmaster. Catvlli Veronensis Liber, 1896. Edited by Arthur Palmer, a British scholar and politician. Sophoclis Tragoediae, 1897. Edited by Robert Yelverton Tyrrell, an Irish classical scholar and Regius Professor of Greek at Trinity College. In the original decorative hardcover boards. Externally, smart with light shelf wear and minor bumping to the extremities. The odd mark to the boards and discolouration to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting and age toning to the endpapers. Light worming. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper of volume one. Bookseller's label to the front endpaper of volume two. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 867T17

Catalogue: Classical Literature

Keywords: Parnassus Library Homer Virgil Library Sophocles None

Horace

Q. Horatii Flacci Opera, Cum Scholiis Veteribus Castigavit

Glasgow and London, in aedibus academicis excudebat Jacobus Mundell, 1796. Leather. A delightful new edition of the works of Horace, complete with notes by Joseph Zeunius, Joseph Matthias Gesner and Gulielmus Baxter. ESTC Citation No. T46147.Horace (65-8BC) was a Roman lyric poet writing during Augustus' reign. He wrote plentiful works, including his Odes, Satires, Epistles, Epodes and Ars Poetica. His work strongly influenced contemporaries such as Ovid and Propertius, as well as later writers such as Petrarch, Dante, Ben Jonson, John Dryden, Edward FitzGerald, and W. H. Auden. He is also held as being the first autobiographer in the world.In the original Latin.With additions and notes by Joseph Zeunius, Joseph Matthias Gesner and Gulielmus Baxter.A new edition, in a contemporary leather binding. In a full calf binding. Externally a little worn; the spine label has worn off, and extremities are a little worn and bumped. Sticker to the tail of the spine. Some wear to the boards resulting in loss. Internally, firmly bound. Pages have just the odd spot. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 784R30

Catalogue: Classical Literature

Keywords: Horace Classical Literature Latin Literature Ancient History Classical Literature None