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The London Magazine

London, The London Magazine, 1954. First edition. Magazine. The first volume of the first series of the London Magazine, containing the writings of T. S. Eliot, Elizabeth Bowen and William Plomer. The London Magazine has a history stretching back to the early eighteenth century; this incarnation of it is the fourth, and was endorsed by T. S. Eliot and edited by John Lehmann.This is the first volume of the first series of Lehmann's incarnation of the magazine, which still runs presently. Containing writings by T. S. Eliot, Hugo Charteris, Elizabeth Jennings, Thom Gunn, Harvey Breit, William Plomer and Elizabeth Bowen, amongst others.A smart copy of this important journal. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally generally smart, with a little rubbing to the spine and edges; rear cover has some discolouration, and front cover is a little faded. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 780R16

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Keywords: The London Magazine T. S. Eliot Dylan Thomas Elizabeth Bowen T. S. Eliot Periodicals Journals None

Various

Magazine for the Young

London , John and Charles Mozley, 1865. Cloth. The Twelve editions of The Magazine For the Young from 1865, bound in one volume. The Magazine For the Young was a periodical that ran from 1842 to 1875. This volume contains stories, sermons and informative articles for children. In a cloth binding. Externally, sound with slight rubbing. Slight mark from a cup to front board. Front hinge held by cords only. Rear hinge a little strained. Internally, binding loosening very slightly in places. Slight age-toning and the odd spot, though rear few pages remain bright and generally clean. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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Book number: GEN20-D-7

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Keywords: Periodical Children's Magazine Children's None

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Mon Journal Recueil Hebomadaire Illustre de Gravures En Couleur Et En Noir Pour Les Enfants de 8 a 12 Ans

Paris, Librairie Hachette , 1895-6. First edition. Leather. A collection of the issues from October 1895 to June 1896 of this French weekly juvenile magazine, with illustrations both in colour and in black and white. A collection of thirty-eight issues from this weekly illustrated magazine for children bound in one. Containing a series of short stories, poetry and music by a variety of authors such as H. and C. Guy, Gonzague Privat, and Eugene Le Mouel among others. Each issue presents a full page colour title page and other illustrations in text both in colour and in black and white. Comprising all consecutive issues from 5 Octobre 1895 No. 1 to 20 June 1896 No. 38. Pagination is continuous. Bound in a lovely half morocco binding. Title page for the 1894-5 volume, with half title included. In a half morocco binding over marbled boards and edges, gilt tooling to the spine. Externally very smart with only minor shelf wear, minor rubbing to the spine and boards. The front hinge is only lightly strained, holding firm. The volume firmly bound. Some spotting scattered to the leaves, which are also lightly age toned, as usual due to the type of paper used. Illustrated in text with both black and white and coloured illustrations. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 810A26

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Keywords: first editions magazine weekly french magazine Not Stated

Various

Moore&Apos;S British Classics Volume II Containing Dr. Hawkeworth&Apos;S Adventurer and the Guardian by Sir Richard Steele

Dublin, James Moore, 1793. Leather. A collection of popular eighteenth century periodicals, including the entire run of Steele's The Guardian John Hawkesworth (c. 1715 – November 16, 1773), English writer, was born in London. In company with Samuel Johnson and others he started a periodical called The Adventurer, which ran to 140 numbers, of which 70 were from the pen of Hawkesworth himself. The Guardian was a short-lived newspaper published in London from 12 March to 1 October 1713. It was founded by Sir Richard Steele (bap. 1672 – 1729) who was an Irish writer and politician. It featured contributions from Joseph Addison, Thomas Tickell and Ambrose Philips. Steele and Addison had previously collaborated on the Tatler and The Spectator (not related to the present-day Spectator). This volume contains Numbers I-CXI (Tuesday 7th November 1752 - Saturday 9th March 1754) of The Adventurer and Numbers I-CLXXVI (Thursday 12th March - Tuesday 1st October 1713) of The Guardian. This is therefore the entire run of all issues ever published Bound in calf with gilt detail to the spine. The binding is generally firm but the text block has split in one place exposing the chords. There is some significant wear to the extremities including a significant areas of loss, a split to the spine and absence of the spine label. The inner hinges are strained. Internally the pages are generally bright and clean with the odd spot and some staining. There are ink inscriptions to the front free end paper and the title page. There is a 0.5" chip to the top of a couple of pages. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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Book number: LTH1-C-11

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Keywords: The Guardian Addison Steele Hawkesworth Addison Periodicals None

Various

Le Muse Des Familles. Lectures Du Soir 1833-1834; 1835 and 1836-1837

Paris , aux Bureaux du Muse des Familles, 1833-1837. Leather. A set of three collected volumes of Le Muse des Familles. Lectures du soir. With numerous illustrations integrated with text. In three volumes, volumes I, II and IV. In French. With a Table des Matieres to rear of each volume. Included are: Premier volume. Premiere et Seconde Anne, 1833-1834; Deuxieme Volume, Troisieme Anne, 1835; and Quartieme Volume 1836-1837. By various authors. Notable contributions include: To volume one those by Alexandres Dumas and Honore de Balzac; to volume two those by Alexandre Dumas and Victor Hugo; and to volume three Letters by Sir Walter Scott, Fragment of the Journal of Christopher Columbus, and works by Alexandre Dumas. Muse des Familles, or Museum of Families, was an illustrated French literary magazine that was published in Paris from 1833 to 1900. It was founded by mile de Girardin. Over the period of publication, contributors of the magazine included Alexandre Dumas, Thophile Gautier, Jules Verne, and Honore de Balzac. The magazine was subtitled Lectures du soir , or Readings in the Evening. In quarter calf bindings with marbled paper covered boards. Externally, sound but with some wear to extremities, rubbing and marks to boards. Two hinges strained. Internally, generally firmly bound. Bright but with slight scattered foxing and occasional handling marks and ink marks to text block edges to volume two, marginally affecting rear pages but not text. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: FGN10-G-3

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Keywords: Le Musée des Familles Alexandres Dumas Victor Hugo Alexandres Dumas None

Various

The New London Mechanics&Apos; Register and Magazine of Science and the Useful Arts. Volume the First and Volume the Second.

London , Thomas Kelly, 1827-1828. Hardback. Two volumes of this fascinating early 19th century periodical dealing with science and technology of many different kinds at the dawn of the industrial revolution. An important snapshot of a crucial period. Rather scarce. Volume the First and Volume the Second. "Embracing exclusive and authentic reports of the lectures delivered at the London Mechanics' Institution by the most eminent professors." The book is comprised of lectures from many different Professors and experts on subjects ranging from Architecture to the sense of taste. Illustrated by Numerous Engravings. The detached, and in several pieces, remains of the missing spine of Volume Two are included in a small envelope. In the original publisher's binding. Externally, marks and spots to the boards, with some bumping. The backstrips are missing. The rear boards are held by one cord only, and the front boards are detached. Internally, generally firmly bound, although exposed cords as expected from missing spines. There is intermittent light browning and the occasional spot or mark. There are some marginal tidemarks to volume two. Fair . Ill.: None. Fair .

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Book number: GEN20-H-11

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Keywords: Science Useful Arts Periodical Mechanics Useful Arts None

Various

La Nouvelle Revue

Paris, La Nouvelle Revue, 1928-1932. Leather. A very smart set of selected periodicals from 'La Nouvelle Revue' through the years 1928 to 1932, uniformly bound in quarter morocco. In French. Comprised of fourteen volumes published from 1928 to 1932. This set of selected works is comprised of periodicals from the French bimonthly review of print media, 'La Nouvelle Revue&apos. This periodical espoused Republican values, and was intended to oppose the other Republication periodical 'Revue Des Deux Mondes', which considered too conservative. This periodical was founded in October of 1879 by French socialite, writer, and republican, Juliette Adam. This set is comprised of the following volumes:Volumes XCIII, XCV, and XCVII from 1928Volumes XCIX, CII, and CIII from 1929Volumes CVI, CVII, and CX from 1930Volumes CXI, CXIII, and CXVI from 1931Volumes CXVIII and CXXII from 1932Previously housed in the Banque de France Bibliotheque, with library stamps to the title pages. All volumes are also uniformly bound in the Banque de France quarter morocco binding, making it a very attractive and unique set. Handsomely bound in quarter morocco with marble covered boards. Externally, excellent, with minimal shelf wear. Slight fading to the paper covered boards to Volume CX from 1930. Banque de France Bibliotheque library stamp to the title page of each volume. Internally, all volumes firmly bound. Page 6 to Volume CX from 1930 has a closed tear that has been crudely repaired. Pages slightly age-toned but otherwise clean throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 792J36

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Keywords: Nouvelle Revue print media French France print media Juliette Adam Not stated

Various

La Nouvelle Revue

Paris, La Nouvelle Revue, 1927. Leather. A handsomely bound, very scarce set of French periodicals from 'La Nouvelle Revue' printed in 1927. Comprised of six volumes published during 1927. This set of selected works is comprised of periodicals from the French bimonthly review of print media, 'La Nouvelle Revue&apos. This periodical espoused Republican values, and was intended to oppose the other Republication periodical 'Revue Des Deux Mondes', which considered too conservative. This periodical was founded in October of 1879 by French socialite, writer, and republican, Juliette Adam. This set is comprised of the following volumes:Volume LXXXVII, Janvier-Fevrier 1927Volume LXXXVIII, Mars-Avril 1927 Volume LXXXIX, Mars-Juin 1927Volume XC, Juillet-Aout 1927Volume XCI, Septembre-Octobre 1927 Volume XCII, Novembre-Decembre 1927Previously housed in the Banque de France Bibliotheque, with library stamps to the title pages. All volumes are also uniformly bound in the Banque de France quarter morocco binding, making it a very attractive and unique set. Handsomely bound in half calf with marble covered boards. Externally, lovely, with minor shelf wear. A couple small tears to the binding on Volume XCI. Banque de France Bibliotheque library stamp to the title page of each volume. Internally, all volumes firmly bound. Pages are slightly age-toned, as is common for this type of paper, but otherwise are clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Not stated. Near Fine .

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Book number: 792J37

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Keywords: French periodical La Nouvelle Revue Juliette Adam periodical Not stated

Various

Octobre 1898 - Lectures Pour Tous Revue Universelle Et Populaire, Illustree, 1re Annee - Numero 1.

Paris , Hachette, 1898. Leather. The collected edition of the first year of the popular French magazine Lectures Pour Tous. Lectures Pour Tous is a French magazine created in 1898 by Victor Tissot and published by Hachette. First published as a supplement to the Almanac Hachette in 1894, he became bimonthly from 1898, then weekly from 1954. In 1930, it absorbed Around the World in 1939 and I know Everything. In 1971 it merged with the journal Constellation and ceased publication in 1974. With numerous illustrations throughout, including sections on Bismarck and Rembrandt. In a half-calf binding. Externally generally smart, lightly rubbed in places with some wear to the extremities. Hinges tender and cords visible to front and rear board. Pages vary from very bright and clean to quite spotted to light browning Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: FGN9-H-5

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Keywords: French Magazine Periodical Magazine None

Various

Pratt Institute Monthly: March 1894

Brooklyn, Pratt Institute, 1894. Paperback. A very scarce number from the Pratt Institute illustrated journal. Number for March 1894 of this very scarce publication from Pratt Institute, private university in Brooklyn, New York. The school was founded in 1887 with programs focused in engineering, architecture, and fine arts. A very scarce publication in all numbers, rarely seen on the market.Featuring a list of editorial, articles on 'Historic Wrought-Iron', the 'Library of a Brooklyn Bibliophile', and 'Two Critics on Fiction.' With a list of teachers, students, and things ; inspector of customs, notes from the field; gleanings from lectures, and notes from departments.In the original publisher's wraps. Pagination continues from previous number. With illustrations in text.Full page plates of 'Madonna with Saints and Angels' by Giovanni Bellini with descriptive text loosely inserted. Featuring fourteen leaves of contemporary advertisements. In the original publisher's wraps with advertisements to rear. Externally sound with minor shelf wear, darkening to wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Minor tide mark to rear wrap and leaf of plate and description. Pages otherwise generally clean and bright. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 844A39

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Keywords: pratt institute journal magazine illustrated journal Not Stated

Various

Punch, or the London Charivari Volumes CXLII and CLXVII

London , Punch Office, 1912-1925. Cloth. Two volumes of the famous humorous publication Punch. Illustrated throughout with many caricactures and cartoons in the text. Including coloured plates to the rear of volume CLXVII. Containing volume CLXII (1912) and CLXVII (1925) In full cloth binding with gilt detailing. Externally smart, with just a few marks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with just some foxing to the endpapers. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: GEN25-B-11

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Keywords: Punch Caricature Periodical Caricature None

Various

The Quarterly Review. Volume IX March and July 1813

London, John Murray, 1813. Leather. A scarce edition of this collection of articles from March to July 1813. Featuring writings on a wide range of subjects, this collection is a valuable insight into 19th Century politics, travel and many other subjects besides. In half morocco binding with gilt detailing and paper covered boards. Externally smart, with some minor wear to the extremities, joints and backstrip. Internally the book is firmly bound. There is some foxing to the endpapers but the pages are otherwise bright and clean throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: LTH3-D-18

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Keywords: Politics Articles Law Quarterly Articles None

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The Quarterly Review Vols. CXCIII-CXCVI; 198-199; 202-208

London, John Murray , 1901-08. First edition. Leather. A scarce collection of thirteen volumes from the 'Quarterly Review,' uniformly bound. A scarce collection of thirteen volumes of the Quarterly Review, a periodical published by John Murray, comprising literary and political articles. Originally founded in 1809, it ceased publication in 1967. The present collection is formed of the following volumes: CXCIII-CXCVI, 1901-02, No. 385-392CXCVIII-CXCIX, 1903-04, No. 395-398CCII-CCVIII, 1905-08, No. 402-415Comprising a miscellany of articles spanning from agricultural reports and contemporary events, to philosophical and literary essays, reviews, and criticisms. Some of the titles include 'The Victorian Stage,' 'Virgil and Tennyson: A Literary Parallel,' 'Navy Boilers' 'The Relief of Kumassi,' 'The New Socialism,' 'The Art of the French Renaissance,' 'Horace Walpole and William Cowper,' 'Great Britain,  Russia, and Japan,' and numerous others. Illustrated with a folding map to vol. CXCIX and a full page plate to vol. CCVI. In a half calf binding over marbled boards. Externally smart with minor shelf wear and a touch of edge wear, minor light rubbing to the occasional volume. With Courtown bookplate to the front pastedown. With a minor bookworm mark to the front hinge of vol. CXCVIII. With a minor damp mark to the front pastedown, affecting faintly through to p. 19 of vol. CCVII. A minor loss to the rear free endpaper of vol. CCVIII. Internally, firmly bound. Minor soiling to the first and last few leaves and to the edges, otherwise the pages are bright and clean throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 792A2

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The Quarterly Review, Volume 131

London, John Murray, 1871. Leather. A late 19th century volume from 'The Quarterly Review', rebound in half calf, and the previous copy of author Frederick A. Wood. Volume 131, published in July and October 1871, of The Quarterly Review, a literary and political periodical founded in 1809. Containing numerous literature reviews (most notably a facsimile of 'Shakespeare: The First Folio Edition of 1623' and a review of a Lord Byron biography by Von Karl Elze), scientific articles, political articles, and more. Rebound in half calf with marbled boards and refreshed endpapers.The personal copy of Frederick A. Wood of Chew Magna, author of Collections for a Parochial History of Chew Magna (1903), noted by his bookplate to the front pastedown. In half calf with marbled boards and refreshed endpapers. Externally, shelf wear to the boards and rubbing to the joints, spine, and extremities. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, front hinge is lightly strained, remaining binding is firm. A few instances of light spotting to the pages, otherwise they are bright and clean. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 817J4

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Keywords: quarterly review frederick a wood wood byron frederick a wood shakespeare Not Stated

Various

The Quarterly Review. In Twenty One Volumes

London , John Murray, 1822-1832. Leather. A scarce run - spanning one decade - of this literary and political periodical founded in 1809. Comprising: Volumes 26 (October and January 1821-22) to 47 (March and July 1832), lacking only Volume 40 (May-June 1829). With political, literary, historical and topical articles, concerning, for instance, the slave trade, Australia, discoveries in Africa, cholera, the poor laws, universities, and canals, railways and locomotive steam engines. There is a fold-out 'Scale Shewing the Linear Proportion of the Different Branches of Public Expenditure for the Year 1825' to Volume 35. In decorative half calf bindings with marbled boards. Externally, slightly rubbed to extremities, with occasional wear to spines. Small label to rear board of Volume 28. Fifteen joints starting, but firm with two joints cracked. Internally, firmly bound. The front free-endpaper of Volume 28 is coming away. Remarkably bright, with intermittent light foxing, and the odd mark. Around one-third of the volumes have just occasional light foxing prominent to the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: SET26-E-1

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Keywords: Quarterly Review History Literature History None