Frank Fairlegh; or, Scenes from the Life of a Private Tutor

London, A. Hall , c1850. Leather. An early printing of this uncommon collection of the author's recollections of juvenile escapades at a private tutor. Published anonymously, this work contains the recollections from the author's escapades at a private tutor's during his youth. Written by Frank. E. Smedley, devoted to share the life of a privately-educated pupil. An early printing, the first edition appears dated both at the title page and preface, and illustrated with thirty steel engravings by 'Phiz;' this edition was dated from Copac and lacks illustrations. No advertisements to the rear. No half title. In a charming half calf binding. In a half calf binding over marbled boards, with new endpapers. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear and a minor rubbing to the leather and boards. Lambert 'ut quocunque paratus' bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 806A10

Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900

Trefwoorden: early printing memoirs recollections private tutor memoirs None

Histoire Des Quatre Fils Aymon, Tres-Nobles Et Tres-Vaillants Chevaliers

Lille, Blocquel-Castiaux, 1852. Leather. A French edition of the enduring medieval legend, following four brothers as they fight Charlemagne. A unique copy with modernist author John Fowles' bookplate. In French.'Quatre fils Aymon' is a medieval French tale, revolving around the four sons of Duke Aymon; the Knight Renaud de Montauban, and his brothers Guichard, Allard, and Richardet, and their magical horse, Bayard. The four brothers revolt against the Emperor Charlemagne, following them on exciting and dangerous adventures.This scarce edition, published in Lille, is illustrated with fourteen woodcuts to five pages. Bookplate of renowned author John Fowles to the recto of the front endpaper. Critically positioned between modernism and postmodernism, amongst Fowles's best known novels are 'The Magus', 'The Collector', and 'The French Lieutenant's Woman&apos.Bookplate of William Stirling to the front paste down. In a quarter calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Leather is rubbed. Minor bumping to the extremities. Some light marks to the boards. Small crack to the head and tail of the front joint. Bookplates to the front paste down and to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and spotted. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Boeknummer: 918P53

Catalogus: World Literature

Trefwoorden: Histoire des Quatre Fils Aymon, Tres-Nobles et Tres-Vaillants Chevaliers four songs of aymon medieval knights four songs of aymon Not Stated

The History of Jack and the Bean-Stalk, and Michael Scott

Glasgow, Privately printed, c1840. Unbound. A very scarce mid-19th century chapbook containing a retelling of the children's story of Jack and the Beanstalk, and the story of Michael Scott. A very scarce work, unbound but intact. A mid-19th century chapbook containing a retelling of the English fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk, and a story of the life of Michael Scott (or Scot). There have been many different versions of Jack and the Beanstalk. This one offers some justification for Jack's behaviour by stating that the giant killed his father, which is closer to Benjamin Tabart's moral tale than the story retold by Joseph Jacobs. To the rear of the chapbook is a story about the life of Michael Scot (1175-c1232), a Scottish mathematician and scholar in the Middle Ages. As Scot wrote manuscripts concerning subjects such as astrology, alchemy and the occult, many legends were made about him; he is here described as a 'Wizard&apos. Undated, dated through copies held at the British Library. Unbound but intact. Externally fairly smart, with a couple of marks to the wraps. The fold between the front and rear pages is torn, and there is closed tear to the rear of the wraps, affecting some of the text. All pages are detached, but are generally bright with the odd handling mark. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Boeknummer: 867M14

Catalogus: Children's Literature

Trefwoorden: Jack and the Beanstalk Fairytales Children's fiction Children's literature Fairytales Michael Scot Not Stated

Household Tales and Fairy Stories a Collections of the Most Popular Favourites

London, George Routledge and Sons, 1877. Cloth. A very scarce collection of best-loved fairy tales, richly illustrated by a variety of artists. A very scarce work in the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. 32 plates, including the frontispiece, and numerous illustrations by various illustrators. Collated complete. Ink inscription to the front paste down, dated 1924. Ink inscription to the front free end paper, dated 1877. Daily Mail photograph of Queen Elizabeth II, dated 1943, pasted to the reverse of the front free end paper. Various articles concerning fairy tales, dated 1928, pasted to the rear free end paper. Loosely inserted is the bookplate of a previous owner. A collection of popular fairy tales, such as Cinderella, the Sleeping Beauty, the Three Bears, and Jack and the Bean-stalk, with some stories based on nursery rhymes. A page of publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Externally smart, with some bumping to the extremities and the spine, particularly to the head and tail of the spine. The spine is also slightly sunned, but the boards are still bright. Internally, the binding is strained between pages 439 and 449, but otherwise firm. Pages are generally clean, with the odd spot and handling mark. A couple of the illustrations have been coloured in by a previous owner. Good . Ill.: Sir John Gilbert; J. D. Watson; Harrison Weir; et al. Good .

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Boeknummer: 837M27

Catalogus: Children's Literature

Trefwoorden: Fairy Tales Children's Fiction Household Tales Children's Fiction Sir John Gilbert; J. D. Watson; Harrison Weir; et al.

Iconographia Mendeliana to the Memory of Gregor Johann Mendel

Brno, Moravian Museum, 1965. Paperback. An excellent series of photographs and illustrations in memory and celebration of George Mendel, the founder of the modern science of genetics. First edition. In the publisher's wraps. This work, compiled with photographs and other printed materials, illustrates the life and work of the "father of genetics", Gregor Johann Mendel. It is laid out chronologically, starting with an image of an entry in the register of his birth, covering his entry in to the monastery, his university studies, and ending with photographs of his monument erected in 1922.With notes regarding each figure to the rear. The book was published by the Moravian Museum in Brno, the town where Mendel carried out his historic experiments and also faced rejection of his ideas at the Natural History Society of Brno.  In the publisher's wraps. Externally, smart. With light spotting and sunning to the wrap. With edge wear and rubbing to the spine. Marks to the wrap. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 918Y25

Catalogus: Literature

Trefwoorden: Gregor Mendel Iconographia Mendeliana Biography Photographs Iconographia Mendeliana Not Stated

Jon Duan: A Twofold Journey with Manifold Purpose

London, Weldon & Co. 1874. First edition. Cloth. First edition of this illustrated Victorian satire of the Prince of Wales, with illustrations. The first edition of this work. Satirical work attributed to Samuel Orchard Beeton, verse in eight cantos satirising the Prince of Wales. With numerous illustrations both in text and full page plates. Original coloured wraps bound in. Advertisements to rear.Binding signed C. Winstanley. Full cloth binding signed C. Winstanle. Externally sound with shelf wear, bumped to head and tail of spine and extremities, loss to head and tail of spine, marks to rear board. Original colourful wraps bound in. R. Simpson's bookplate to front pastedown. Front free endpaper excised. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally very clean throughout. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Boeknummer: 831A81

Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900

Trefwoorden: first editions jon duan satire jon duan Not Stated

Jugend Munchner Illustrierte Wochenschrift Fãƒâ¼R Kunst Und Leben

Munchen & Leipzig, G. Hirth Kunstverlag, 1897. Cloth. A 1879 edition of Jugend an influential German arts magazine. The first edition was published in 1897.In the original publisher's cloth. Jugend was an influential German art magazine founded by Georg Hirth. This weekly magazine was intended to showcase German arts and crafts but it became famously known for showcasing the German vision of Art Nouveau. It was founded by Georg Hirth and launched in 1896.From the start, it was intended to be a collectible magazine distinct from others in circulation. In the first five volumes, two hundred and fifty artists were included mostly largely unknown. Accompanied by numerous colour illustrations and vignettes. In the original publisher's cloth. Externally very smart. Light marks to the boards. Internally firmly bound. The front free endpaper working loose. Marginal age toning. The pages are generally bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 884V12

Catalogus: Literature

Trefwoorden: Illustrated Magazine German Magazine None

Lays of Ancient Babyland to Which Are Added Divers Small Histories Not Known to the Ancients

London , William Pickering, 1849. First edition. Cloth. A charming first edition volume of classic children's stories. Lays of Ancient Babyland to which are added Divers Small Histories not known to the Ancients is dedicated to the babies of England. This volume contains a collection of childhood stories including Whittington and his Cat, Little Red-Riding Hood, Jack the Giant-killer and stories from Divers Small Histories including The Proud Eagle and The Pigeon and the Hen. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, worn, with the spine missing and some marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound with bright pages that are generally clean with some light scattered spot throughout. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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Boeknummer: 832B33

Catalogus: Literature

Trefwoorden: Lays of Ancient Babyland to which are added Divers Small Histories not known to the Ancients lays poems lays None

The Life and Exploits of Robin Hood: And Robin Hood&Apos;S Garland

Halifax, Milner and Sowerby, 1861. Cloth. A scarce copy of this prose account of the life and adventures of legendary hero Robin Hood. Scarce work. With a frontispiece and vignette title. A prose account of the life and adventures of heroic outlaw Robin Hood, originally depicted in English folklore and subsequently featured in literature, theatre, and cinema as a legendary character. With details on his gang and their exploits. Chapters refer to the popularity of the stories, the life of Robin Hood, his role as a hero, Sherwood forest, the Sheriff of Nottingham, disguises, Maid Marian, and more. In the original red cloth binding. Externally, sound with rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Light fading to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot and light age toning to the extremities. The odd small tear to the page edges. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 902T69

Catalogus: Classical Literature

Trefwoorden: Life Exploits Robin Hood Garland Exploits None

Life of Queen Victoria: A Book for Young People

London, T. Nelson and Sons, 1897. Cloth. An illustrated history of Queen Victoria intended for young readers, bound in the pleasing original decorative cloth. A new edition of this uncommon work. In the original decorative cloth binding, with gilt detailing. A pleasing history of the life and reign of Queen Victoria, intended to teach young people more of her character and personal life as opposed to a British history. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece portrait, three more colour plates, and numerous in-text illustrations. With a full index and genealogy chart showing the Queen's descendants to the rear. In the original cloth binding. Externally, with rubbing and bumping to the extremities and a couple marks to the boards. Slight fading to the spine. Internally, generally firmly bound, with one colour plate loosening but attached. Pages are generally bright and clean, with offsetting to the endpapers and the odd spot, heaviest to the first and last few leaves. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 917Y64

Catalogus: Literature

Trefwoorden: Queen Victoria Biography History Illustrated Biography Not Stated

De Lisle; or, the Shipwrecked Stranger

London , W. Caffyn , 1848. Leather. A very scarce copy of De Lisle; or, The Shipwrecked Stranger by James Lindridge with illustrations throughout. De Lisle; or, the Shipwrecked Stranger is by James Lindridge and is a romance of real life. With an illustrated additional title page and illustrations throughout the text by H. Carter. With two previous owner inscriptions to the front free endpaper for Thomas Pardoe dated 1849 and William Teague dated 1861. Dated from Jisc. In half calf binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, a little worn to the spine with some rubbing to the spine and extremities and some marks to the boards. With two previous owner inscriptions to the front free endpaper for Thomas Pardoe dated 1849 and William Teague dated 1861. Rear hinge is starting but remains firm. Internally, firmly bound with generally bright pages with some scattered spots throughout. Good . Ill.: H. Carter. Good .

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Boeknummer: 828B6

Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900

Trefwoorden: De Lisle; or, The Shipwrecked Stranger james lindridge fiction james lindridge H. Carter

Little Poems for Little Readers

London , Whittaker & Co, 1860. Cloth. A charming scarce volume of poems for children, with lovely illustrations throughout. A charming volume of poetry for children. The power of poetry as a means of education the young is explored through this volume. Some of the poems that appear are The Child and the Angels, God is Good, Morning Hymn and The Golden Rule. With lovely illustrations throughout the text. Four pages of publisher adverts to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart with some fading to the spine. Front hinge is starting but remains generally firm. Previous owner inscription tot he front free endpaper dated 1861. Internally, generally firmly bound with generally bright and clean pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 832B31

Catalogus: Literature

Trefwoorden: Little Poems for Little Readers poetry childrens poetry Not Stated

The London Catalogue of Books with Their Sizes and Prices

London, W. Bent, 1814. Leather. A scarce and extensive catalogue detailing the books published in London in 1814, an immense bibliographical work. A scarce copy of this 1814 edition.An extensive bibliography of the books published in London in 1814, a comprehensive list with notes on the volume's sizes and prices.Divided alphabetically across six classes, an especially long list from a prolific year in publishing.Including details on published works by Lord Byron and Percy Shelley. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Cracks to the joints. Light rubbing and discolouration to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the spine and extremities. Light marks to the boards. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some spots. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 785P13

Catalogus: Literature

Trefwoorden: The London Catalogue of Books With Their Sizes and Prices the london catalogue bibliography literature the london catalogue catalogues None

Martha&Apos;S Home, and How the Sunshine Came Into It.

London, T. Nelson and Sons , 1913 . Cloth. A smart later impression of this anonymous, scarce juvenile novel, with illustrations. A short novel for the young by an anonymous author, attributed to a 'F. M. S.', author of King Jack of Haylands, Susy's Flowers, and others. Following the story of Martha as a young woman in a Victorian society. Originally published in 1863, the present copy is a later impression of 1913. Scarce in every edition. Illustrated with a coloured frontispiece and other black and white illustrations in text. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only, minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Only minor cocking forward of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Odd faint spot to the fore edge, not affecting the leaves which are otherwise bright and clean. Illustrated with a coloured frontispiece and other black and white illustrations in text. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 802A12

Catalogus: Children's Literature

Trefwoorden: martha's home scarce books illustrated scarce books Not Stated

Master Charles&Apos;S Chair and How It Was Taken

London, The Religious Tract Society , 1883. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce Christian novelette that centers on the master of a grand estate and his loyal butler. The first edition of this very scarce work.Bound in the publisher's original decorative cloth. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece and vignettes.The short story is told from a loyal butler's point of view, as he describes his beloved Master Charles and his estate. When the family of the estate gather ten years after the master's disappearance, the butler recounts the moment he spectacularly returns, noting it as a gift from God.Undated, dated from an identical copy held institutionally. In the original decorative cloth binding. Externally, smart. With fading to the spine cloth and minor rubbing to the extremities. Front hinge is strained, but holding. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with offsetting to the endpapers and the occasional spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 917Y2

Catalogus: Literature

Trefwoorden: Religion Master Charles's Chair Illustrated Master Charles's Chair Not stated