Alexander Adam

Roman Antiquities: Or, an Account of the Manners and Customs of the Romans

Edinburgh; London, A. Strahan and T. Cadell; W. Creech, 1792. Leather. The scarce second edition of this very popular and detailed history of Rome, looking in great depth at Roman antiquties. The scarce second edition of this work, very uncommon to find any early edition.ESTC citation number T88394.With press figures 6, 7, 13, 5, and 15 on pages v, xiii, 2, 10, and 74, respectively. Page 616 is misnumbered 608.Register runs as A-B4, A-4H4, A8.Collated, complete.A wonderful and in-depth volume on Ancient Rome. In this volume Alexander Adam delves into the history of Ancient Roman and their manners and customs, looking in detail at their structure of government, laws, military, and religion. Also looking at more secular topics such as the fashions of the day, the famous Romans baths, marriages and divorces, gardening, architecture, and more. 'Roman Antiquities' is the author's best known work, a precise history that went through many editions, and was even translated into German. By Alexander Adam, known for his writings on Roman antiquities. He was a private tutor to the Lord Provost of Edinburgh Alexander Kincaid.Sixteen pages of adverts to the rear. Rebound in a modern calf binding. Externally, smart, with some light rubbing to the boards and spine. Small mark to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with just the occasional spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Sonstige Stichworte: Roman Antiquities: or, an Account of the Manners and Customs of the Romans Roman Antiquities roman rome Roman Antiquities antiquities alexander adam None

Field Marshal The Viscount Montgomery of Alamein

El Alamein to the River Sangro

London, Hutchinson & Co. c1948. Cloth. Account of wartime operations during the Second World War by Bernard Law Montgomery of Alamein, a bright copy. Telling of the eighth army's operations in the Mediterranean, from El Alamein in 1942, to the Sangro River in Italy in 1943, compiled from the author's personal diary. An undated copy, dated from Jisc. Illustrated with a coloured map frontispiece as well as sixteen further coloured maps and plans over eight  folding plates. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear only, minor bumping to head and tail of spine and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Minor spotting scattered to leaves. Minor marginal closed tear to maps facing p. 25. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Sonstige Stichworte: ww2 alamein illustrated folding maps alamein Not Stated

Sir Archibald Alison

History of Europe from the Commencement of the French Revolution to the Restoration of the Bourbons in Mdcccxv

London, William Blackwood and Sons, 1853-1856. Leather. A smart complete set of this detailed history of Europe, from Scottish advocate and historian Sir Archibald Alison. Complete set in thirteen volumes. Ninth edition. Written by Sir Archibald Alison, a Scottish advocate or attorney and historian. Volume one is illustrated with three plates, all other volumes are illustrated with two plates, other than the Index with is not illustrated. Collated complete. This set includes: Volume I - exploring the progress of freedom in the world before the French Revolution with chapters on the causes of the Revolution, the state of France, and the revolt at Versaille. Volume II - reporting the fall of the monarchy with chapters on the French Republic, the campaign of 1792, and the war in La Vendee. Volume III - the Reign of Terror, with chapters on the fall of Robespierre, war in Poland, the establishment of the directory, and the rise of Napoleon. Volume IV - naval campaigns of Great Britain, the fall of Venice, the internal government of France, and expedition into Egypt. Volume V - campaign of Marengo, the armistice of Alessandria, reconstruction of the society of France by Napoleon, and the start of the Spanish War. Volume VI - the Battle of Trafalgar, the campaign of Austerlitz, the fall of Prussia, and domestic and foreign measures from Mr. Fox's administration. Volume VII - the British Empire in India, imperial government of Napoleon, settlement of Europe after the Treaty of Tilsit, and causes of the Pennisular War. Volume VIII - following Napoleon's campaigns, with chapters on Spain, Aspern, Northern Germany and Poland, maritime war, and Torres Verdas. Volume IX - domestic history of Great Britain, the Portuguese Frontier, Revolution in South America, and the invasion of Spain by Wellington. Volume X - advance of Napoleon to Moscow, retreat from Moscow, resurrection of Germany, liberation of Spain, and the campaign of the Pyrenees. Volume XI - Battle of Leipsic, deliverance of Germany, Europe in arms against France, and the last struggle of Napoleon. Volume XII - Restoration of the Bourbons, the American War, Battle of Waterloo, and concluding reflections. With a detailed index volume. In the original half straight grained morocco with patterned boards. Externally, smart with rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine and the odd mark to the boards. Minor loss to the head of the spine of volumes I and II, and the tail of the spine to volume IX. Front hinge starting to volumes V, X and XI. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot. Previous owner's bookplate to the front endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Katalog: European History

Sonstige Stichworte: History Europe French Revolution Restoration of the Bourbons Europe Not Stated

Archibald Alison, F.R.S.E. Advocate

History of Europe from the Commencement of the French Revolution M. Dcc. LXXXIX. To the Restoration of the Bourbons in M. Dccc. XV.

Edinburgh and London , William Blackwood and Sons, 1847. Cloth. A comprehensive history of Europe during the turbulent times of the French Revolution, spanning the years 1789 - 1815. With an engraving from a bust of the author with a facsimile of his signature to frontispiece to first volume. In twenty volumes complete. Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet FRSE (29 December 1792 - 23 May 1867) was a Scottish advocate and historian. He held several prominent legal appointments. When travelling in France in 1814 Alison conceived the idea of his expansive History of Europe from the Commencement of the French Revolution to the Restoration of the Bourbons. This multi-volume set is usually regarded as Alison's chief historical work and is considered to be the first scholarly English-language study of the French Revolution. Originally published in ten volumes between 1833 and 1843, History of Europe was revised and reprinted many times throughout the century, including numerous foreign language editions. The work is one of vast industry, "containing a wealth of information communicated in a vigorous though wordy style." Disraeli satirises the author in Coningsby as Mr. Wordy, who wrote a history to prove that Providence was on the side of the Tories. Such criticism notwithstanding, History of Europe proved to be a huge commercial success. Alison also composed a comprehensive survey of the military campaigns of the Duke of Marlborough, as well as two standard works on the criminal law of Scotland. With previous owner's ink inscriptions dated 1847 to front free endpaper to some volumes. Bound by Remnant and Edmonds with binder's label to rear pastedown to some volumes. With publisher's catalogues to front and rear of most volumes. In cloth bindings. Externally, generally sound but with bumping and wear to extremities and with slight rubbing and marks to boards. With slight loss due to wear to cloth to head and tail of spine to some volumes. With 1 joint tender, 3 starting and 2 starting slightly with occasional splitting to cloth in other volumes but joints firm. With 3 hinges tender, 5 strained and 2 slightly strained. Internally, generally firmly bound although strained and occasionally tender in places with some pages loosening to some volumes. Bright with only the very occasional spot and handling mark to pages but with marks to endpapers. All volumes are ex-library copies with library labels to front pastedown, evidence of past library labels to front free endpapers or publisher's catalogues to front of volumes, with ink stamps to first and last few pages and some throughout and donation bookplate dated 1924 to rear pastedowns. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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Sonstige Stichworte: Alison French Europe French Revolution French Monarchy None

Archibald Alison

History of Europe from the Commencement of the French Revolution to the Restoration of the Bourbons in Mdcccxv

Edinburgh; London, William Blackwood and Sons , 1849-1850. Leather. A handsome, fourteen-volume, complete set on the history of Europe, by the nineteenth century historian, Sir Archibald Alison. A new edition. Complete in fourteen volumes. Uniformly bound in full calf, with beautiful gilt detail, by F. Bedford. With twenty-five engraved plates throughout the set. Collated complete. The portrait of, 'Suwarroff' in volume five, is on page 46, not 117 as stated in the list of plates. Archibald Alison's renowned 'History of Europe', from the start of the French Revolution to the restoration of the House of Bourbon in 1815. This multi-volume set is considered to be the first English language study of the French Revolution, and it's success led to numerous editions. Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet, was a Scottish advocate and historian. His brother was the notable Scottish physician and social reformer, William Alison. Alison's other published works include, 'Principles of the Criminal Law of Scotland', and, 'The Military Life of John, Duke of Marlborough&apos. The half title pages are present in each volume. Uniformly bound in full calf by F. Bedford. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear to the edges. Fading to the spines. Light marks to the boards. Staining to the boards of volumes five, six and seven. The rear hinge in volume three is starting, alongside the front hinge in volumes one, five and twelve and both hinges in volume six. All remain very firm. Small mark to the upper front paste-down and free endpaper of volume six. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age-toned to the edges but very bright and clean. Light offsetting to the title pages, caused by the frontispieces. The odd spot towards the front and rear of the volumes, and odd handling mark to the title pages. The occasional light spotting to the plates. Light marks to the edge of the frontispiece in volumes two, seven and eight. Some stains to the frontispiece in volume five, with two small marks to the plate on page 46. Staining to the plate on page 654 of volume six. Cockling towards the front and rear of volume six. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .

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Katalog: European History

Sonstige Stichworte: history of europe french revolution bourbons napoleon french revolution history Not Stated

Sir Archibald Alison, Bart.

History of Europe from the Commencement of the French Revolution in Mdcclxxxix to the Restoration of the Bourbons in Mdcccxv

London, William Blackwood and Sons, 1893-5. Hardback. Sir Archibald Alison's monumental history of Europe in uniform thirteen volumes, the ninth edition. Ninth edition of this work, twelve volumes and a volume of Index, not comprising the extra volume of Atlas. Containing an extensive historical study of Europe from the French Revolution in 1789 to the restoration of the Bourbons in 1815. Originally published between 1833 and 1843. Bound without half titles.This work is regarded as the author's major work and had a huge commercial success, seeing its translation into numerous languages; it is considered to be the first English language scholarly study of the French Revolution. Written by Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet, Scottish advocate and historian. Rebound in half calf bindings over marbled boards, titles in gilt to morocco spine label. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to first and last few leaves, otherwise pages generally bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Sonstige Stichworte: sir archibald alison history of europe uniform bindings history of europe None

Sir Archibald Alison

History of Europe from the Fall of Napoleon in Mdcccxv to the Accession of Louis Napoleon in Mdccclii

London, William Blackwood and Sons, 1854-59. Cloth. A fascinating eight volumes set of the historical work of Sir Archibald, 'History of Europe', in a uniform binding. Eight Volumes of Alison's History of Europe. From the library of the Titley Court Estate. Titley Court was home to the Greenly family for over 500 years. The Greenly family have a long and fascinating history, perhaps most famous for the life and libary of Elizabeth Greenly, later Lady Elizabeth Greenly, who was noted as a collector and patron of literature and the arts. The Greenly library consists mostly of her collection of contemporary Regency literature, however it was expanded after her death by various members of her extended family. Notable among these are Edward Greenly, a famous Victorian geologist, and William Bradford, a founding father who travelled to America on the Mayflower and who was closely associated with the Greenlys at Titley Court through marriage. The rich and diverse history of the Greenlys at Titley Court is reflected in the broad selection of works found in the library. Without Index volume as published later. Collated, complete. Sir Archibald Alison was a Scottish advocate and historian. His History of Europe was his first publication and his chief work. It is considered to be the first scholarly English-language work to study the French Revolution. Since its first publication History has been published in many foreign languages. In full cloth bindings with gilt stamped spines and blind stamped boards. Externally, smart. Bumping to head and tail of spines as well as the extremities, particularly the board corners. Prior owner's bookplate to front pastedown, E H Greenly. Binder's stamp to rear pastedown of all volumes states Edmonds and Remnants binding. Internally, Volumes I, II, III, IV, V, VII and VIII are generally firmly bound though strained in places. Volume IV has a tender binding. All volumes have scattered spots throughout, heavier to first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Sonstige Stichworte: History Europe Titley Court Archibald Aloson Europe Bookplate Titley None

E M Almedingen

The Empress Alexandra 1872-1918

London, Hutchinson, 1961. Leather. An interesting and thorough historical text regarding Empress Alexandra of Russia. Alexandra was the wife to Nicholas II, the last ruler of the Russian Empire. Known as Alix of Hesse, she was a granddaughter of Queen Victoria of England. Count R. L Sangorski was a prominent art collector famous for contributing to the John Marriot collection of Chinese Art. These works are listed on a receipt for binding issued to him in the 1980s, found with the sale of his collection. With an illustrated frontispiece of the Empress Alexandra. Bound in the 1980's after Asprey's acquisition of Zaehnsdorf bindery, who merged it with their previous acquisition of Sangorski and Sutcliff. This binding is likely to be Zaehnsdorf bindings, under the name of Asprey. Asprey & Co is gilt stamped to the front pastedown. This text examines the life of Alexandra, her marriage to Nicholas II, her haemophilia, the fall of the Russian empire and subsequently her death. Written by E M Almedingen, also known as Martha Edith Almedingen, a British novelist, biographer and children's author of Russian origin. In a Zaehnsdorf for Asprey and Co full crushed morocco binding. Binder's stamp to front pastedown, Asprey & Co. Externally, lovely condition with just minor shelfwear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with a small tide mark to the bottom of the frontispiece due to water damage, does not affect image. Otherwise pages are clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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Sonstige Stichworte: Romanovs Anastacia Tsar Anastacia None

Imbert de Saint-Amand

The Court of the Empress Josephine

London, Hutchinson and Co. [1891]. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce copy of this UK first edition study of the court of Empress Josephine. Imbert de Saint-Amand was a French diplomat and historian, prolific author of publications on the women of the court of Louis XIV, Louis XV, as well as Marie-Antoinette, Marie Louise, Empress Josephine, and others in his 'Famous women of the French Court' series. The present volume is a first edition of this work, held institutionally by three library only, dated from Copac. A very scarce copy. The book tells of the Court of Empress Josephine, first wife of Emperor Napoleon I, from the beginning of the empire, with an account of the etiquette of the Imperial Palace, Napoleon's gallantries, and the court at Fontainebleau. Illustrated with a frontispiece. Translated from the French by Thomas Sergeant Perry. Rebacked with the original boards and spine restored, new endpapers. Externally sound with some shelf wear and bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities, light soiling to the boards and darkening to the spine. Library shelf number inked to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Discreet institutional stamps to the recto frontispiece, title page, the occasional margin, and the last leaf of text. library location in pencil to the imprint page. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 807A77

Katalog: European History

Sonstige Stichworte: empress josephine history france very scarce works history None

Imbert de Saint-Amand

The Happy Days of the Empress Marie Louise

London, Hutchinson & Co. [1890]. Cloth. A very scarce copy of this work on Empress Marie Louise by Imbert de Saint-Amand. Imbert de Saint-Amand was a French diplomat and historian, prolific author of publications on the women of the court of Louis XIV, Louis XV, as well as Marie-Antoinette, Marie Louise, Empress Josephine, and others. The present volume is a second edition of this work, held institutionally by three library only, dated from Copac. A very scarce copy. The book tells of the happy days Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, second wife of Napoleon and thus Empress of the French and Queen of Italy. Imbert follows the Empress' early years of marriage, entrance into Paris, honeymoon, and household until her years in Prague with her family, including an account of her life in 1812, when Napoleon was at the height of his power.  Illustrated with a frontispiece. Translated from the French by Thomas Sergeant Perry. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear only, minor bumping tot he head and tail of the spine and extremities, some darkening to the spine. Grace Sherson bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Sonstige Stichworte: marie louise empress history empress None

Imbert de Saint-Amand

Marie Louise and the Invasion of 1814

London, Hutchinson & Co. [1891]. First edition. Cloth. A bright copy of this very scarce volume concerning Marie Louise and the invasion of France in 1814. Imbert de Saint-Amand was a French diplomat and historian, prolific author of publications on the women of the court of Louis XIV, Louis XV, as well as Marie-Antoinette, Marie Louise, Empress Josephine, and others. The present volume is a first and only edition of this work, held institutionally by one library only, dated from Copac. A very scarce copy. The book tells of the 1814 campaign in north-east France in relation to Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, second wife of Napoleon and thus Empress of the French and Queen of Italy. Imbert follows the Empress' anguish and last days in France. Illustrated with a frontispiece. Translated from the French by Thomas Sergeant Perry. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear only, minor bumping tot he head and tail of the spine and extremities, some darkening to the spine. Grace Sherson bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Katalog: European History

Sonstige Stichworte: marie louise first editions history first editions Not Stated

Imbert de Saint-Amand

Les Souveraines Des Tuileries Histoire Du Chateau

Paris, Maison Alfred Mame et fils, c1920. Leather. A detail anthology of accounts on the aristocracy of France. Beautifully illustrated with several plates throughout. A detail anthology of accounts on the aristocracy of France. Beautifully illustrated with several plates throughout. Arthur Lon Imbert de Saint - Amand was a nineteenth century aristocrat, choreographer, and historian of his times. Observing the royal family from close circles and lending first-hand information to his accounts, he wrote many books chronicling the lives of the royalty. Rebound in a half calf binding with marbled boards, and gilt lettering to the spine. Externally, sound, with only some light rubbing to the spine. Internally, firmly bound, with some light marginal age toning, and instances of foxing only affecting the endpapers. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: FGN19-C-4

Katalog: European History

Sonstige Stichworte: French aristocracy Arthur Lon Imbert de Saint - Amand French history Arthur Lon Imbert de Saint - Amand Not Stated

Imbert de Saint-Amand

The Wife of the First Consul

London, Hutchinson and Co. 1892. Cloth. A third UK edition of this study of the wife of the first consul. Imbert de Saint-Amand was a French diplomat and historian, prolific author of publications on the women of the court of Louis XIV, Louis XV, as well as Marie-Antoinette, Marie Louise, Empress Josephine, and others in his 'Famous women of the French Court' series. The present volume is a third UK edition of this work.The book tells of the Josephine, first wife of Emperor Napoleon I, in two parts: 'The Temporary Consulate' and 'The Consulate for Life.'Illustrated with a frontispiece. Translated from the French by Thomas Sergeant Perry. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally sound with minor shelf wear, the spine and extremities a little bumped. Faint staining marks to the front board and spine, the spine has darkened slightly. Grace Sherson's bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with a portrait to frontispiece. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 812A21

Katalog: European History

Sonstige Stichworte: josephine napoleon early editions napoleon Not Stated

Jean-Jacques Ampere

L&Apos;Histoire Romaine a Rome

Paris, Michel Levy Freres, 1863-4. Leather. Three volumes from the history of Rome by Jean-Jacques Ampere, the second edition in uniform attractive bindings signed Zaehnsdorf. Vols II - IV of four only. In uniform half crushed morocco bindings signed Zaehnsdorf. Second edition of vol. II, first edition of vols III and IV. Complete with half titles. In the original French. Large folding map to rear vol. II.These volume cover the history of Rome from Ancus Marcius to the life and death of Marco Porcio Catone. Written by Jean-Jacques Ampere, French philologist and man of letters. The present work is from his chief work. Rebound in half crushed morocco over marbled boards, marbled edges and endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Light minor spotting to first and last few leaves affecting occasional leaf throughout, pages otherwise generally bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Buchzahl: 863A38

Katalog: European History

Sonstige Stichworte: history of rome j j ampere french editions zaehnsdorf j j ampere None

A. J. Anderson

The Romance of Fra Filippo Lippi a New Version of the Love Story of the Friar-Artist and the Nun Lucrezia

London, Stanley Paul & Co, 1909. First edition. Leather. A beautifully bound first edition of this study of the relationship between Filippo Lippi and Lucrezia Buti, illustrated throughout. The first edition of this work.In a signed binding by Morrell.The romantic story of Filippo Lippi and Lucrezia Buti. Lippi wanted to paint Buti as the Madonna, and abducted her from her monastery and taking her to hs house. Buti sat for a painting and eventually bore Buti a son, Filippino. The pair received dispensation from the Pope to marry, but Lippi refused to marry Buti. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and sixteen plates.Collated, complete.Written by A. J. Anderson.Bookplate of Major Sir Brunel Cohen to the recto to the front endpaper. Cohen was a British Conservative Party politician, who massively campaigned on the behalf of disabled people after he lost both of his legs in the First World War. In a half calf Morrell binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart. A couple of minor marks to the boards and spine. Spine is a touch faded. Minor wear to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Bookplate to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Sonstige Stichworte: The Romance of Fra Filippo Lippi fra filippo lippi a. j. anderson filippo lippi fra filippo lippi romance nun Not Stated