Rooke Books: English Literature Pre 1900
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The Spendthrift a Tale
London, George Routledge and Co, 1857. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of William Ainsworth's novel 'The Spendthrift', illustrated by 'Phiz', otherwise known at Hablot K. Browne. The first edition of this work. 'The Spendthrift' is a novel following the lives of four people, all entangled in complicated romantic feelings, with the morality of money hanging over them. Depsite being a prolific author, William Harrison Ainsworth has been largely forgotten after his death. His novel 'Rookwood', featuring the highway man Dick Turpin, gave him a his first success as a writer, and he went on to right thirty-nine novels. Some of his other novels include 'The Tower of London', 'The Lancashire Witches', 'The Constable de Bourbon', 'Boscobel', and 'Preston Fight&apos. Illustrated by Hablot K. Browne, who is also known widely as 'Phiz', the illustrator of many of Charles Dickens' novels. With a frontispiece and a further seven plates throughout. Collated, complete. In the original published cloth binding, with blind decoration to the boards, and gilt decoration to the spine. Externally, smart. Light rubbing and markings to the boards, causing light discolouration. A little light rubbing to the joints. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Minor rubbing to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the odd handling mark and scattered spotting throughout, mostly to the first and last few pages and to the plates. Small chip to the fore edge of pages 137 to 140. Closed tear to the fore edge of page 167/168. Very Good . Ill.: Hablot K. Browne. Very Good .
-- Boeknummer: 610P9
GBP 90.00 [Appr.: EURO 106.75]
Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900
Trefwoorden: spendthrift ainsworth william harrison ainsworth hablot k browne ainsworth Hablot K. Browne
St. James&Apos;S or the Court of Queen Anne an Historical Romance in Three Volumes
London, John Mortimer, 1844. Leather. The complete collection of William Harrison Ainsworth's three volumed historical romance, St. James's, or The Court of Queen Anne. First edition. Illustrated by George Cruikshank, featuring thirteen engraved plates. William Harrison Ainsworth was an English historical novelist born in Manchester. He was very popular in his lifetime and his novels sold in large numbers. He is described by S. M. Ellis as "One of the most picturesque personalities of the nineteenth century." Private library bookplate of Egerton Castle to the front pastedown of every volume. Complete in three volumes. Rebound in half calf bindings with marbled boards, and gilt lettering to the spines. Externally, light rubbing with wear to extremities. Ink stamps to title pages. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with intermittent spotting and occasional tide marks to plates. Good . Ill.: Various. Good .
Boeknummer: SET5-B-11
GBP 325.00 [Appr.: EURO 385.25]
Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900
Trefwoorden: First Edition George Cruikshank Illustrated William Harrison Ainsworth George Cruikshank Manchester Egerton Castle Various
The Star-Chamber: An Historical Romance
London, George Routledge, 1854. First edition. Cloth. A scarce first edition copy of 'The Star Chamber: An Historical Romance' by William Harrison Ainsworth. Two volumes bound in one. William Harrison Ainsworth was an English historical novelist renowned for his incredibly popular historical romances, such as this text, 'The Star Chamber&apos. Ainsworth initially studied law but left it for literature, publishing his first novel anonymously in 1826. His first success came with the novel 'Rookwood' published in 1834, featuring the highwayman Dick Turpin, which led many reviewers to hail him as the successor to Sir Walter Scott. In a long career that extended to 1881, he published some forty novels. Featuring prior owner's bookplate to front pastedown and inscription in crayon to the rear free endpaper. With an ink stamp of 'Webley's Coffee House' throughout. In a cloth binding. Externally, sound with some wear to extremities, rubbing and slight marks to boards. Front hinge strained. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with the occasional spot and handling mark, heavier to the first and last few pages. Ink stamp of 'Webley's Coffee House' to the odd page. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
Boeknummer: GEN9-B-9
GBP 175.00 [Appr.: EURO 207.5]
Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900
Trefwoorden: First Edition Scarce Romantic Fiction Scarce None
The Tower of London
London, Henry G Bohn , 1844. Leather. An early edition of William Harrison Ainsworth's illustrated historical romance. First serialised in 1840. This is the fifth book form edition. Historical romance by William Harrison Ainsworth telling the tale of Lady Jane Grey from her time as Queen of England to her execution. Illustrated with frontispiece and thirty-six full page plates as well as further wood engravings in text by George Cruikshank. Collated without 'Feckenham offering Jane pardon on her way to trial' to face p. 263, 'Sir Thomas Whyat attacking the by-ward tower' to face p. 319, and 'Xit, now Sir Narcissus le Grand, entertaining his friends on his wedding day' to face p. 407. In half calf binding over marbled boards. Externally with shelf wear, bumped to extremities of boards, lightly chipped with minor loss to head and tail of spine, boards lightly marked. Previous ownership inscription to front pastedown, gift inscription to front free endpaper dated 1999. Internally, firmly bound. Spotting scattered throughout. Numerous leaves of plates feature repairs to outer margins Good Only . Ill.: George Cruikshank. Good Only .
Boeknummer: 852A59
GBP 38.00 [Appr.: EURO 45.25]
Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900
Trefwoorden: george harrison ainsworth historical romance novels early literature historical romance George Cruikshank
The Tower of London. A Historical Romance.
London, Richard Bentley, 1840. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this historical romance novel following the tragic life of Lady Jane Grey, complete with the original plates by Cruikshank. The first edition.Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title, thirty-nine plates, and in-text wood engravings.Collated, complete.A brilliant historical romance novel by William Harrison Ainsworth, telling of the tragic life of Lady Jane Grey, and her short lived time as Queen of England.The novel begins with Jane entering the Tower of London in 1553, following her time in the Tower before her execution. Ainsworth also looks back at other historical events and events more contemporary to when he was writing, from anecdotes on William the Conqueror, to the Cato Street Conspiracy. Illustrated by George Cruikshank.Bookplate of James Lees-Milne to the front paste down. Lees-Milne was a notable author and an expert on country houses, working for the National Trust for forty years. He is best remembered today for his diaries, which are still in print. In the original publisher's cloth binding, rebacked with the original boards and spine restored. Externally, generally smart. Spine and extremities are a little faded. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light marks to the boards and spine. Cloth to the tail of the rear board is lifting a small amount. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned and generally clean with some spotting. Good . Ill.: George Cruikshank. Good .
Boeknummer: 850P6
GBP 165.00 [Appr.: EURO 195.5]
Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900
Trefwoorden: The Tower of London. A Historical Romance. tower of london romance william harrison ainsworth tower of london london lady jane grey George Cruikshank
Windsor Castle: An Historical Romance
London, Henry Colburn, 1844. Leather. A profusely illustrated edition of William Harrison-Ainsworth's historical fiction novel, with a frontispiece, engraved title page, and illustrated plates. The 'New Edition' of this work, having been the second edition to be issued in one volume.Bound in half-morocco with cloth boards. Profusely illustrated by George Cruikshank and Tony Jahonnot, with designs on wood by W. A. Delamotte. These illustrations include a frontispiece, an engraved title page, eighteen illustrated plates, and eighty-seven wood engravings throughout the text. 'Windsor Castle: An Historical Romance' is a novel by William Harrison-Ainsworth that was first serially published in 1842. It is a historical fiction novel which includes the popular Gothic style of the day, and depicts Henry VIII's short-lived romance with Anne Boleyn. Collated, complete. Bound in half-morocco with cloth boards. Externally, very smart. Cloth is bright, with a bit of edge wear to extremities and spine. A few marks to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Some spotting to pages, particularly to the fore edge and to the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: George Cruikshank; Tony Johannot; W. A. Delamotte. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 806D10
GBP 110.00 [Appr.: EURO 130.5]
Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900
Trefwoorden: Windsor Castle: An Historical Romance William Harrison Ainsworth historical fiction british history William Harrison Ainsworth george cruikshank tony johannot George Cruikshank; Tony Johannot; W. A. Delamotte
Windsor Castle: An Historical Romance
London , Henry Colburn, 1844. Leather. A copiously illustrated copy of Harrison's historical romance, Windsor Castle. New edition. Illustrated throughout by George Cruikshank and Tony Johannot, and designs on wood by W. Alfred Delamotte. In a half-calf binding. Externally, sound, though with some sunning and a few marks. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with just the odd patch of foxing. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Boeknummer: LTH14-F-10
GBP 150.00 [Appr.: EURO 177.75]
Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900
Trefwoorden: Historical Romance Historical Fiction Novel Fiction Historical Fiction None
Windsor Castle an Historical Romance
London, Henry Colburn, 1843. Leather. A beautifully illustrated copy of Windsor Castle, by William Harrison Ainsworth. Direct from the library of the late Hugh Selbourne MD (1906-1973) a noted book collector and diarist. The first edition in one volume. With an engraved frontispiece, etched title page, 18 full plate etchings, 3 wood engraved plates and numerous vignette illustrations throughout the text. It has been said that the wonderful illustrations dominate this text. Tony Jahannot, a French illustrator, began the illustrations. After four illustrations for the Ainsworth's Magazine he was replaced as Cruikshank as the illustrator for the remainder of the work. Windsor Castle was originally published in serial form in 1842. It is a historical, yet gothic, romance which depicts Henry VIII's pursuit of Anne Boleyn. Alongside the main storyline there is a sub plot with the story of the actions of Herne the Hunter, a legendary ghost that haunts Windsor Woods. In a full calf binding. Externally, smart with rubbing to the joints and spine. Small loss to head of spine. Internally, generally firmly bound though strained in places. Pages are slightly age toned with the odd spot throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Unamed. Very Good .
Boeknummer: LTH29-H-7
GBP 300.00 [Appr.: EURO 355.5]
Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900
Trefwoorden: Leather Windsor Castle Romance William Harrison Ainsworth Windsor Castle Unamed
Windsor Castle an Historical Romance
London, Henry Colburn, 1843. Cloth. A three volume set of the historical romance novel 'Windsor Castle' by Windsor Castle The first separately published edition of this historical novel by William Harrison Ainsworth. With engraved frontispieces to each volume. Windsor Castle is a novel by William Harrison Ainsworth serially published in 1842. It is a historical romance with gothic elements that depicts Henry VIII's pursuit of Anne Boleyn. Intertwined with the story are the actions of Herne the Hunter, a legendary ghost that haunts Windsor woods. Ainsworth wrote Windsor Castle in 1842 while he was publishing The Miser's Daughter. During this time, he was constantly working in order to publish the novel by April, and Ainsworth only stopped when he mother, Ann Ainsworth, died on 15 March 1842. It was published in a serialized form in the Ainsworth's Magazine starting July 1842 and ending in June 1843. Including half-title to volume III only. Complete in three volumes. Rebound in green cloth bindings. Externally smart. Slight bumping to the head and tail of the spines of each volume. A few marks to the front and rear boards. Bookplate of Leighlin Bridge Book Society to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with some scattered spotting throughout. The odd handling mark throughout. Ink signature to title page. Good . Ill.: Various. Good .
Boeknummer: SET5-B-6
GBP 195.00 [Appr.: EURO 231.25]
Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900
Trefwoorden: History Romance William Harrison Ainsworth Illustrated Romance Windsor Castle Gothic Various
The Bride of a Day
London, W. C. Leng & Co. c1895. Paperback. A very scarce work from Mary Albert, issued by the Weekly Telegraph. Very scarce work. No. 55 of the Weekly Telegraph Novels, a monthly series of copyright books by the best authors. A delightful romantic novel following the Rector and his family. Written by Mary Albert, a British novelist. In the original pictorial paper wraps. Externally, sound with light chipping to the extremities. Marks to the boards and the odd small closed tear to the spine. Internally, generally firmly bound some pages loosening to the centre. Pages are bright and clean with the odd spot. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
Boeknummer: 856T59
GBP 34.00 [Appr.: EURO 40.5]
Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900
Trefwoorden: Bride Day Albert Day None
The Czar a Tale of the Time of the First Napoleon
London , T. Nelson and Sons, 1895. Cloth. An historical novel from Deborah Alcock. Deborah Alcock (1835Â1913) is best known as the author of historical fiction on religious themes. With engraved frontispiece. In a decorative cloth binding with gilt detailing. Externally, sound, though with some marks and bumping. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with just an occasional instance of foxing. Ink signature to title page Good . Ill.: None. Good .
Boeknummer: GEN35-E-4
GBP 22.99 [Appr.: EURO 27.25]
Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900
Trefwoorden: Napoleon Deborah Alcock Frontispiece Decorative Binding Deborah Alcock None
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The Story of Ida: Epitaph on an Etruscan Tomb
Sunnyside, Orpington, Kent, George Allen, 1885 . Leather. The third edition of Francesca Alexander's charming tale, in a beautiful signed binding by Cedric Chivers of Bath. The third edition of this work, which was first published in 1883.John Ruskin met illustrator Francesca Alexander in 1882, and bought two of her manuscripts for £600. This was the first of those works to be published, and is edited and with a forward by Ruskin. Ruskin praised the simple, spiritualistic nature of this work.Illustrated with a frontispiece by Francesca.In a signed half calf binding by Cedric Chivers, with gilt detailing. Chivers is credited with inventing the hugely significant and innovative vellucent binding, and with raising the standard of library bindings. Additionally, he is credited with introducing the index card system to public libraries. In a signed half calf binding by Cedric Chivers, with cloth covered boards. Gilt detailing to back strip and board perimeters. Cloth of boards lightly age toned, with light spotting to front board. Head of front board more significantly age toned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Francesca Alexander. Very Good Indeed .
Boeknummer: 896F30
GBP 295.00 [Appr.: EURO 349.75]
Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900
Trefwoorden: cedric chivers ruskin Esther Frances Alexander ruskin Francesca Alexander
The Fair Maid of Taunton a Tale of the Siege
London, Samuel Tinsley and Co. 1878. Cloth. A novel based on the seventeenth century sieges of Taunton. With the bookplate of L E J and M A Brooke to the front pastedown, featuring a ship motif. In a W Bone and Son binding as indicated from binder's stamp to rear pastedown. This novel by Elizabeth M Alford follows a semi-fictional tale set during the real seventeenth century sieges during the First English Civil War. In a full cloth binding with pictorial detailing. Externally, sound with slight rubbing and bumping to extremities and spine, particularly to the head and tail. Hinges slightly strained but firm. Prior owners' bookplate to front pastedown, L E J and M A Brooke. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages age toned with instances of light scattered spots. Offsetting to endpapers. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Boeknummer: GEN9-D-23
GBP 68.00 [Appr.: EURO 80.75]
Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900
Trefwoorden: Taunton Brooke Bone Alford Brooke None
The City of Sunshine: A Novel
Edinburgh, William Blackwood and Sons, 1894. Cloth. A smart new and revised edition of this very scarce work from Scottish writer Alexander Allardyce. New and revised edition. Originally published in three volumes in 1877. Very scarce work. A tale of Indian life and manners, based on the author's own experiences. Written by Alexander Allardyce, a Scottish author, journalist and historian. He wrote for Friend of India, Indian Statesman, Fraser's Magazine, the Spectator among other publications, and was at one time the editor of the Ceylon Times. Publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing to the extremities and the odd small mark to the boards. Light fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd small spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 903T89
GBP 125.00 [Appr.: EURO 148.25]
Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900
Trefwoorden: City Sunshine Novel Allardyce Sunshine None
A Kentucky Cardinal and Aftermath
London , Macmillan and Co. 1901. Cloth. A smart copy of these two short stories from James Lane Allen. Illustrated throughout with several plates and vignettes by Hugh Thomson. In a decorative cloth binding. Externally, smart, with just some slight bumping and a few marks. Internally, generally firmly bound. Front hinge is a little strained, with front endpaper removed. Pages are bright and clean, with just some spotting to the endpapers Very Good . Ill.: Hugh Thomson. Very Good .
Boeknummer: GEN27-C-11
GBP 68.00 [Appr.: EURO 80.75]
Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900
Trefwoorden: Hugh Thomson Aftermath A Kentucky Carindal Aftermath Hugh Thomson
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