W. Davenport Adams

By-Ways in Book-Land: Short Essays on Literary Subjects

London, Elliot Stock, 1888. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this very scarce collection of essays on literary subjects by W. Davenport Adams. The first edition. In the publisher's original cloth. A very scarce work. This work was written by William Davenport Adams, an English journalist and author, and features a collection of essays on literary subjects such as Ruskin's poetry, authors who write about elections in their plays, poems and stories, and Shakespeare's depiction of England. In the publisher's original cloth. Externally very smart with slight rubbing to the extremities and marks to the boards with bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Past owner's label to the front pastedown. Internally firmly bound with generally bright and clean pages with light spotting to the front and rear blanks. Owner's signature to the half title. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 907Z29

Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900

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Richard Adams

The Iron Wolf and Other Stories

London, Allen Lane, 1980 . First edition. Cloth. A signed first edition of Richard Adams's delightful collection of short stories, illustrated with colour plates by Yvonne Gilbert. The first edition, first impression, in the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper.Flat signed by Adams to the title page, with 'yours sincerely, Richard Adams&apos.With nineteen vibrant colour plates by Yvonne Gilbert, and with further monochrome illustrations by Jennifer Campbell. Collated, complete.This volume features nineteen charming folk tales from around the world, from Polynesia to the Arctic Circle. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper in exceptional condition. Internally, firmly bound. Signed to title page. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: Yvonne Gilbert; Jennifer Campbell. Fine/Fine.

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Boeknummer: 892F33

Catalogus: Literature

Trefwoorden: The Iron Wolf and Other Stories Richard Adams Watership Down The Plague Dogs Richard Adams Yvonne Gilbert; Jennifer Campbell

Richard Adams

The Plague Dogs

London, Allen Lane, Rex Collings, 1977 . First edition. Cloth. A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Richard Adam's third novel, 'The Plague Dogs&apos. The first edition, first impression of this work. With two copies of the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper.A presentation copy, inscribed 'to David Drummond with best wishes from Richard Adams' to the recto of the frontispiece.The Plague Dogs is Richard Adams' third novel, set in the Lake District and recounts the adventures of two dogs who escape an animal testing facility. They are subsequently pursued by government and media.With a small number of vignette illustrations and diagrams by A. Wainwright. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with two copies of the price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper in exceptional condition. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to recto of frontispiece. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: A. Wainwright. Fine/Fine.

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Boeknummer: 892F28

Catalogus: Literature

Trefwoorden: Watership Down animal testing plague dogs animal testing A. Wainwright

Richard Adams

Watership Down

Harmondsworth, Penguin Books Ltd; Kestrel Books, 1976. Hardback. The first illustrated edition of Richard Adams' 'Watership Down' with illustrated slipcase and fold out map. The first illustrated edition. In the publisher's original cloth binding with clipped dust wrapper and slipcase. Beautifully illustrated throughout by John Lawrence in both monochrome and colour. With fold out map. The debut novel of Richard Adams, 'Watership Down' won the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Prize. It was adapted into an animated film by Martin Rosen in 1978. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart with slight bumping to the spine and minor shelf wear to the extremities. The clipped dust wrapper is in good condition with closed tears to the spine and front flyleaf and some shelf wear to the edges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean with the odd spot to the fore edge. Slipcase is in very good condition, bright and clean with some light shelf wear. Near Fine . Ill.: John Lawrence. Near Fine/Very Good.

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Boeknummer: 827G21

Catalogus: Children's Literature

Trefwoorden: Rex Collings Carnegie Medal Sandleford Warren Countryside Carnegie Medal Martin Rosen John Lawrence

Richard Adams

Watership Down

London, Penguin Books, 1976. Cloth. A beautifully illustrated edition of this classic tale from Richard Adams. First illustrated edition. Illustrated throughout with many in-text sketches and full colour pages, with a folding map to the rear. Collated complete. An adventure novel, following a small group of anthropomorphised rabbits in Hampshire as they escape the destruction of their warren and seek a place to build a new home. Written by Richard Adams, an English soldier and novelist. Illustrated by John Lawrence, an English illustrator and wood engraver. In the original quarter cloth binding with paper covered boards. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is very smart with light chipping to the extremities and a small closed tear to the spine. Original slip case is very smart with minor shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine . Ill.: John Lawrence. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.

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Boeknummer: 856T41

Catalogus: Literature

Trefwoorden: Watership Down Adams Lawrence Down John Lawrence

Richard Adams

Watership Down

London, John Lane/ Kestrel, 1982 . Cloth. A signed copy of the scarce 10th Anniversary edition of Richard Adams's beloved novel. The very scarce 1982 edition of Adams's novel, published to celebrate it being a decade since the work was first published.Flat signed by the author to the title page.In the publisher's original price clipped dust wrapper.Richard Adams' classic tale of survival follows a small group of rabbits as they escape the destruction of their warren and seek a place to build a new home. Watership Down won the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Prize and was adapted into an animated film by Martin Rosen in 1978. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper in exceptional condition. Internally, firmly bound. Signed to the title page. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.

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Boeknummer: 892F27

Catalogus: Literature

Trefwoorden: Watership Down richard adams kestrel bunny richard adams None

Richard Adams

Watership Down

London, Kester/ Penguin, 1976 . First edition. Cloth. A signed presentation copy of the beautifully produced first illustrated edition of Richard Adams's novel. The first illustrated edition of this work, in the publisher's original quarter cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper, and the original pictorial slipcase. With the inscription 'To Charles with all good wishes from Richard Adams, Kensington, 18th October 1978' to the verso of the half title.Illustrated with sixteen full colour reproductions of watercolour paintings and numerous in-text sketches by John Lawrence, and with a folding map to the rear by Marilyn Hemmett. Collated, complete.Richard Adams' classic tale of survival follows a small group of rabbits as they escape the destruction of their warren and seek a place to build a new home. Watership Down won the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Prize and was adapted into an animated film by Martin Rosen in 1978.With two loosely inserted publisher's advertisements for this work. In the publisher's original quarter cloth binding, with paper covered boards. In unclipped dust wrapper, with paper and cloth covered slip case. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper in exceptional condition, as is slip case. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Inscribed to verso of half title. Fine . Ill.: John Lawrence. Fine/Fine.

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Boeknummer: 892F16

Catalogus: Literature

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Joseph Addison

Days with Sir Roger de Coverley

London, Macmillan and Co , 1892 . Cloth. A lovely copy of Hugh Thomson's third illustrated edition of The Spectator's series on this archetypal English gentleman. First published in this form in 1886, this is the third edition of this anonymously authored work - attributed to Joseph Addison - to be illustrated by Hugh Thomson.First appearing in 'The Spectator', this series follows the titular Sir Roger, an English squire of Queen Anne's reign who exemplifies the values of an old country gentleman, and was portrayed as lovable but somewhat ridiculous. He is said to be the grandson of the man who invented the dance of the same name.With a frontispiece and numerous illustrations from Irish illustrator Thomson, best known for his pen-and-ink illustrations of works by authors including Jane Austen, Charles Dickens and J. M. Barrie. Thomson inaugurated the 'Cranford School' of illustration with the publication of his 1891 Macmillan edition of Elizabeth Gaskell's 'Cranford&apos. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail. Front free endpaper removed. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright, scattered instance of light spotting throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Hugh Thomson. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 816F45

Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900

Trefwoorden: the spectator high thomson joseph addison seventeenth century high thomson Hugh Thomson

Joseph Addison and Sir Richard Steele

Days with Sir Roger de Coverley

London , Macmillan, 1892. Cloth. An illustrated anthology of the Spectator's series on this archetypal English gentleman. An English squire of Queen Anne's reign, Sir Roger exemplified the values of an old country gentleman, and was portrayed as lovable but somewhat ridiculous ('rather beloved than esteemed') (Spectator no. 2), making his Tory politics seem harmless and silly. He was said to be the grandson of the man who invented the dance of the same name. The work was first published in 1886. This is the third edition. With scores of charming vignettes by Hugh Thomson, the celebrated pen and ink illustrator. This is one of the earliest works to feature his illustrations. Direct from the library of the late Hugh Selbourne MD (1906-1973) a noted book collector and diarist. In the original cloth. Externally very smart, with some light marking to the boards and fading to the spine. The lower quarter of the boards are also a little faded. With a shelf stamp to the front pastedown. The text block is untrimmed but the edges are clean. The front free endpaper is a little foxed. Internally, remarkably clean and bright throughout, and firmly bound. Near Fine . Ill.: Hugh Thomson. Near Fine .

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Boeknummer: GEN37-H-10

Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900

Trefwoorden: Hugh Selbourne Hugh Thomson Sir Roger de Coverley Joseph Addison Hugh Thomson Hugh Thomson

Joseph Addison, Hugh Thomson

Days with Sir Roger de Coverley a Reprint from the Spectator

London, Macmillan and Co, 1892. Fine Binding. The third edition of this work by Joseph Addison with illustrations by Hugh Thomson. 'Days with Sir Roger de Coverley' first appeared in the spectator. This is the third edition in book form. Author is not stated, although attribution is to Joseph Addison. Illustrated throughout by Hugh Thomson. Binder's stamp to the front pastedown, Stoakley, Cambridge. In a half morocco binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, generally smart with patches of rubbing to the joints and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with patches of light spotting to pages. Very Good . Ill.: Hugh Thomson. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 565L44

Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900

Trefwoorden: Spectator Periodical Novel Thomson Periodical Hugh Thomson

Joseph Addison

Days with Sir Roger de Coverley

London, Macmillan and Co , 1892 . Cloth. An excellent copy of Hugh Thomson's third illustrated edition of The Spectator's series on this archetypal English gentleman. First published in this form in 1886, this is the third edition of this anonymously authored work - attributed to Joseph Addison - to be illustrated by Hugh Thomson.First appearing in 'The Spectator', this series follows the titular Sir Roger, an English squire of Queen Anne's reign who exemplifies the values of an old country gentleman, and was portrayed as lovable but somewhat ridiculous. He is said to be the grandson of the man who invented the dance of the same name.With a frontispiece and numerous illustrations from Irish illustrator Thomson, best known for his pen-and-ink illustrations of works by authors including Jane Austen, Charles Dickens and J. M. Barrie. Thomson inaugurated the 'Cranford School' of illustration with the publication of his 1891 Macmillan edition of Elizabeth Gaskell's 'Cranford&apos. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, lovely, with bumping to back strip head and tail. Front hinge starting, with board holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: Hugh Thomson. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 816F46

Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900

Trefwoorden: the spectator high thomson joseph addison seventeenth century high thomson Hugh Thomson

Joseph Addison; Richard Steele; Eustace Budgell; John Hughes

The Spectator

Edinburgh, Not Stated, 1753. Leather. A collected eight volume set of this important early eighteenth century publication The Spectator was a daily publication founded by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele in England, originally running from 1711 to 1712, and collected into seven volumes. The paper was revived for six months in 1714, forming the eighth volume. This is the first edition thus of this eight volume set.The stated goal of The Spectator was 'to enliven morality with wit, and to temper wit with morality&apos. One of its functions was to provide readers with educated, topical talking points, and advice on how to conduct conversations and social interactions in a polite manner. In keeping with the values of Enlightenment philosophies of their time, the authors of The Spectator promoted family, marriage and courtesy, with essays commenting on the sublime, the social, and the political.It became a major venue for the spread of Enlightenment ideas, and was one of the first publications to appeal directly to a female readership. Addison estimated that during its initial run, about a tenth of London's population were readers of the publication.ESTC reference no. T194614 In the original full calf binding. Rubbing to front and rear joints of each volume, with slight starting to head of front joints of volumes I, III and V. Rubbing to spine heads and tails, with losses to heads of volumes III and VI, and tail of volume IV. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 777F8

Catalogus: Literature

Trefwoorden: Periodical Journalism Magazine Eighteenth Century Journalism None

Joseph Addison

The Works of the Late Right Honorable Joseph Addison

London, J and R Tonson, 1761. Leather. A very smart first Baskerville edition of Joseph Addison's works. Comprising his works of fiction and non-fiction. Illustrated, with a frontispiece and three engraved plates to volume I. An additional six plates of medals to volume I and seven plates of medals to volume II.  This copy is bound without the 'Directions to the Binder' leaf as usual. Armorial bookplate of Sidney William Cornish to the front pastedown of all volumes. This edition of Joseph Addison's works highlights his versatility as a writer. The first volume contains his poems and plays such as 'Cato' and 'The Haunted house&apos. Volume II contains his travel writings and the final two volumes comprise his periodical contributions such as The Spectator and The Guardian. ESTC reference no: T89166.The first Baskerville Edition. John Baskerville was an innovative type designer and printer.  The Baskerville type is regarded as a transitional serif typeface intended as a refinement of the old-style typefaces of the period such as Calson. The typefaces were greatly admired by Benjamin Franklin. A smart set of what has been considered the most beautiful edition of Joseph Addison's works.  This set is particularly bright, with very few stains to pages which is unusual. In full calf bindings.Volumes II is neatly rebacked with the original spines preserved. Externally, smart, with light rubbing to the head and tail of spines. Bookplate to the front pastedowns of all volumes. Rear hinge to volume I is tender and may detach without careful handling. Rear hinges to volumes III and IV are also tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright. Just the odd spot to pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 773L4

Catalogus: English Literature Pre 1900

Trefwoorden: Joseph Addison Plays Humour Plays None

Paul Adrien

Le Pilote Willis Pour Faire Suite Au Robinson Suisse

Paris , Tour Ad Mame Et Cie , 1858. Leather. A French story of travel and adventure. Handsomely bound in a quarter morocco binding. A French adventure story written by Paul Adrien. This copy includes nine plates in volume one and eleven plates in volume two.Each plate explores depicts the range of conflicting settings from the wilderness to the stately home. This novel is highly influenced by 19th century gender politics, each plate reflects patriarchal attitudes toward women who are shown to be subservient to men. Bound in a quarter morocco. Externally generally smart. Slight loss to the head of the spine. Internally firmly bound. Spotting throughout. A small tide mark from the first leaf to page 24. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 879V46

Catalogus: World Literature

Trefwoorden: Literature French 2 volumes French None

Aeschylus; E. D. A. Morshead [translator]

The Oresteia

New York , The Heritage Press, 1961. First edition. Cloth. A stunning volume of The Oresteia, a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by the father of tragedy. The Oresteia is a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus in the 5th Century BC. The trilogy consists of Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers and The Furies.Aeschylus was an Ancient Greek tragedian and is often described as the father of tragedy. Agamemnon is the first of the three plays and concerns Agamemnon's homecoming after the end of the Trojan War. However, what awaits him at home is his vengeful and distraught wife, Clytemnestra, who is planning to murder Agamemnon for his brutal sacrifice of their daughter Iphigenia. The Libation Bearers sees Orestes, Agamemnon's son, murder Clytemnestra in revenge for her murder of Agamemnon. Within The Furies Orestes is hunted and tormented by the furies. The trilogy concerns the murder of Agamemnon by Clytemnestra, the murder of Clytemnestra by Orestes, the trail of Orestes, the end of the curse on the House of Atreus and the pacification of the Erinyes. This stunning large copy of the trilogy is translated from the Greek by E. D A. Morshead with an introduction by Rex Warner and emotively and beautifully illustrated by Michael Ayrton. With nine colour illustration and a slipcase.Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart with a faded spine. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. In a slipcase that has a few marks to the boards. Fine . Ill.: Michael Ayrton. Fine .

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Boeknummer: 821B57

Catalogus: Classical Literature

Trefwoorden: The oresteia aeschylus agamemnon the libation-bearers aeschylus Michael Ayrton