W J Thoms

Notes and Queries: A Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, Aritists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, Etc. Volumes I - XII

London, George Bell, 1849 - 1855. Leather. The first twelve volumes of Notes and Queries edited by W. J. Thoms. Bound in half leather and marbled paper-covered boards, with gilt lettering. This set runs from November 1849 through to December 1855 Twelve Volumes bound as Six. Notes and Queries is a long-running quarterly scholarly journal that publishes short articles related to "English language and literature, lexicography, history, and scholarly antiquarianism". Its emphasis is on "the factual rather than the speculative". The journal has a long history, having been established in 1849 in London; it is now published by Oxford University Press. It was founded as an academic correspondence magazine, in which scholars and interested amateurs could exchange knowledge on literature and history. The format consisted of 'Notes' (miscellaneous findings of correspondents that they and the editors considered of interest to the readership), and 'Queries' (and responses to queries), which formed the bulk of the publication. William John Thoms, 1803 – 1885, was a British writer. Thoms's investigation of folklore and myth led to a later career of debunking longevity myths. Thoms was an antiquary and miscellaneous writer, for many years a clerk in the secretary's office of Chelsea Hospital. He was in 1845 appointed Clerk, and subsequently Deputy Librarian to the House of Lords. Thoms is credited with inventing the word folklore in an 1846 letter to the Athenaeum. He invented this compound word to replace the various other terms used at the time, including "popular antiquities" or "popular literature". He was fond of the works of Jacob Grimm, which he considered remarkable. Bound in half calf with marbled paper-covered boards. There is mild wear to the extremities, including mild bumping and rubbing. The bindings are tight and firm. The front hinge of volume 1 is strained. The hinges of volume 6 have failed. Internally the pages are generally clean and bright, with very slight browning to the page edges. and the very occasional spot, most prominent to the endpapers. Very Good . Ill.: none. Very Good .

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Edited by J.T. Trowbridge and Lucy Larcom

Our Young Folks Volume IV

Boston, Ticknor and Fields, 1868. Leather. Volume IV of the yearly editions of Our Young Folks, a scarce Boston magazine, in very attractive leather binding. Including a frontipiece portrait of Charles Dickens, as well as many other plates and in-text illustrations throughout, this particular volume contains work by Harriet Beecher Stowe amongst many other leading authors of the day. In half-calf binding with gilt detailing and paper-covered boards. Externally smart, there is only mild wear to the extremities. Internally, the pages are firmly bound and are bright and clean throughout, aside from the odd spot and handling mark. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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Unknown

The Brighton&Apos;S Herald&Apos;S 125th Birthday 1806-1931

Unknown , Brighton Herald , 1931. Leather. A series of articles from the weekly newspaper the 'Brighton Herald' from 1931, a unique copy. A very scarce work, uniquely formed of a series of articles from the Brighton's Herald in the month of August and September, 1931, in occasion of the newspaper's 125th birthday. With a series of cuttings from the original newspaper tipped in to the leaves, featuring twenty illustrations. Complete with a title page bound in with the volume, in a half morocco binding. The Brighton Herald was a weekly newspaper for Brighton and Hove, one of England's leading provincial weekly newspapers. An important source of information about Brighton's nineteenth-century development, it informed on the lives and activities of prominent local people. In a half morocco binding over cloth covered boards, title in gilt to title page, new marbled endpapers. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear, minor rubbing to spine and boards. Internally, firmly bound. Light minor spotting scattered to the leaves. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Allen Upwards

Pearson&Apos;S Magazine Secrets of the Courts of Europe

London , Pearson's Magazine, c1896 . First edition. Cloth. A bright volume of articles from Pearson's magazine including works by Allen Upward and A. V. Pearson's Magazine was a monthly periodical that specialised in speculative literature, political discussion and the arts. Some of the contributors include Upton Sinclair, H. G. Wells and Rudyard Kipling. This volume contains a collection of serialized articles of Secrets of the Courts of Europe the confidences of an ex-Ambassador being written by Allen Upward. The volume contains the six articles of the first series and six of the second series. Allen Upward was a British poet, lawyer and teacher. With the addition of three articles by an A. V, the International Spy, being Wanted-A King, A secret of the Sultan's Harem and A story of the Entente Cordiale also from Pearson's Magazine. All are illustrated with in-text illustrations. Bound in full cloth. Externally, very smart indeed with light fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Sylvanus Urban; Edward Cave

The Gentleman&Apos;S Magazine and Historical Chronicle for the Year Mdccxciii Volume LXIII Part the First

London, John Nichols and Sold by Eliz Newbery, 1793. Leather. A well preserved copy of 'The Gentleman's Magazine', being volume LXIII from the year 1793. This publication was the first to use the work 'magazine' for a periodical and was Samuel Johnson's first regular employer. This is part one of this periodical for 1793. It therefore holds some very important contemporary accounts of French politics. There are minutes from the proceedings of the National Convention which resulted in Louis XVI of France being Guillotined. There are several sections discussing the political proceedings on the continent This wide-ranging periodical also contains; a theatrical register; topographical descriptions of Honiton; reviews of new publications such as Gibbon's 'History' (vol IV) and the 'Language of Botany'; Gronow Owen's Poetry; Horace's poetry, Meteorological diaries; and helpful articles on gardening turnips. Illustrated, with twenty three plates total. The 'Gentleman's Magazine' was edited by Sylvanus Urban, a pseudonym for Edward Cave. The work was so popular it ran interrupted for almost 200 years. Prior to this periodical there market was lacking a wide-ranging publication with numerous topics discussed. Edward Cave coined the term magazine and his astute business sense lead to the popularity and longstanding nature of this periodical. Bookplate to the front pastedown of Christopher Hogwood. Hogwood was an English conductor, and harpsichordist. He founded the 'Academy of Ancient Music' and was a leading authority on historically informed performance. This work is a useful tool in understanding society in the eighteenth century. It is a lovely example of a late eighteenth century periodical and therefore a fascinating read. In a half calf binding. Externally, rubbed to the spine and boards. Paper covered boards have faded. Small amount of loss to the head of spine. Joints are cracked. Hinges are strained but firm. Small worm holes to the front board. Bookplate to the front pastedown, 'Christopher Hogwood&apos. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright with just some minor offsetting to the corners of the title page. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Various

American Forestry: Collected Articles

N/A, N/A, 1915-1922. Cloth. A collection of articles printed in American Forestry Magazine. Over 200 articles taken from the magazine between 1915 and 1925. American Forestry was a magazine produced by the American Forestry Association. The company was founded in 1875 by physician and horticulturist John Aston Warder with the intention to collect information on forestry and conserve existing forests. The magazine has been published since 1895 and is still in publication today. Disbound pages in red folio cases. Externally, very smart with some light shelfwear. Loose pages, generally bright and clean with some chipping, spotting and pencil annotations. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Various

The Appeal

Not Stated, Not Stated, c1849. Leather. A particularly scarce Victorian periodical published for the people, with four pamphlets here bound as one. This periodical sought to interest the working class with writings of those of a similar class and economic situation. It is a Christian periodical, including Bible verses.Containing essays, plays, verses, sketches and anecdotes.With quotes from the likes of Sir Walter Raleigh and Samuel Coleridge Taylor.With anonymous writers such as 'A Poor Mechanic', 'A Manchester Warehouse Boy', 'An Old Man&apos. Other contributors include James Rmith, J. P. Mursell, and J. Cope.Undated; dated from the first page, stating 'We advertised accordingly in the Christian Times newspaper and another journal, that we should be happy to insert the communications of working people in our January number for 1849.'A scarce collection of four volumes of this working class periodical, in its contemporary binding. In a half calf binding. Externally a trifle worn, with the paper covered boards a little tattered and the extremities of the leather slightly bumped. Gift inscription dated 1851to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the occasional mark. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Various

The Argosy Volume LXIV, July to December 1897

London, Richard Bentley and Son, 1897. Leather. A nicely bound copy of this popular Victorian periodical, The Argosy. Leather bound volume with gilt detailing to the spine. Contains: Peace With Honour by Sydney C. Grier. Illustrated by Alfred Pearse. My Lady Moon by Lady Margaret Majendie. Illustrated by Lady Jane Lindsay The Valley of the Rhone by Charles W. Wood. With illustrations. and lots more fiction and poetry. In a half calf binding with cloth covered boards. There is some wear to the extremities including bumping to the corners and minor rubbing to the boards. The front and rear inner hinges are strained and holding by the cords only. There is a crack between the front board and the top of the spine and between the back board and the top of the spine. The binding is generally tight and firm with all pages securely attached. Internally the pages are generally clean and bright with the occasional handling mark and off spot. There are two ink inscription on two of the front blank papers. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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Various

Articles from the Strand Magazine

London, The Strand Magazine , c1900. Cloth. A collection of The Strand Magazine articles which have been illustrated by J. A. Shepherd. This is a bound collection of articles from the Strand Magazine which have been illustrated by J. A. Shepherd. The articles have been collected and bound together by a previous owner with hand written bound title pages and contents pages. The sections of the articles are Animal Actualities, On Show, Fables and Miscellaneous articles. All the articles feature the illustrations of J.A. Shepherd. With twenty animal actualities articles. With Seven On Show articles. With twenty three Fables and with fifteen miscellaneous articles all illustrated by J. A. Shepherd. J. A. Shepherd was an English illustrator and cartoonist known for his animal drawings with most of his works signed J.A.S as they are within the magazine. With in-text illustrations.  Re-bound in full cloth binding. Externally, generally smart with some fading to the boards and spine and some light marks to the boards. Internally, some of the pages are loosening from the binding. Pages remain bright and clean. Good . Ill.: J. A. Shepherd. Good .

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Various

Articles from the Supplement Au Petit Echo de la Mode

Paris, Petit Echo de La Mode, c1903 . Leather. A collection of ten French articles from the Supplement au Petit Echo de La Mode. This volume contains articles from the Supplement au Petit Echo de La Mode, the first article is dated August 1903 and is No. 35. Dated from this article. Some of the articles include Mie Jacqueline by Mathilde Alanic, Chemin Montant by Antoine Alhix and Adoptee by Mary Floran. With ten articles in total. Le Petit Echo de la Mode was a French fashion magazine. With some in-text illustrations. In quarter leather with marbled boards. Externally, smart with some bumping to the extremities and marks to the spine. Internally, firmly bound with age toned pages which remain clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Various

Betica Revista Ilustrada

Madrid , Sevilla, 1914. Paperback. A scarce copy of this Spanish periodical containing many religious articles and poetry. Ano II, Numero 10 5th April 1914. Illustrated throughout with decorative head and tail pieces, as well as photographic plates. Featuring contemporary advertisements to the front and rear. In original illustrated paper wraps. Externally, generally sound, although with some light chipping to extremities and minor loss to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally clean, with the odd handling mark. Some marginal loss, not affecting text. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Various

Bitman

London, Notting Hill Press, 1970. Magazine. A very scarce commune journal from the 1970s, this being the second issue of 'Bitman', complete with an interview with Ken Kesey. The second issue of the very scarce magazine 'Bitman', for July 1970. 'Bitman' describes itself as an  'alternative society Bible and survival manual and classified directory of active deviants&apos.Wraps illustrated by William Golding, of the Eel Pie Island Commune. This commune was the UK's largest hippie commune.A commune journal containing articles, an interview with Ken Kesey, and various adverts.Ken Kesey was an important figure of counterculture, linking the Beat Generation of the 1950s and the hippies of the 1960s. He is best known for writing 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest&apos.Prior owner has filled out the speech bubbles to the comic on the rear wrap. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. Light edge wear to the wraps. A few very minor marks, and a little discolouration to the extremities of the wraps. Prior owner's ink to the rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: William Golding. Near Fine .

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Various

Black & White Budget Vols I & II

London , Black & White Publishing Co, 1900 . First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of the first two volumes on Black & White. Volumes I and II of Black & White. Black & White was a British Victorian-era illustrated weekly periodical founded in 1891. This volume contains the Transvaal Special from No.1- No.12 making volume one and no.13-24 making volume 2. With twenty four issues altogether.With in-text illustrations. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart with some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and marks to the boards. With rubbing to the extremities and joints. With tape to the front hinge. Previous owner inscription to the front free endpaper. Rear hinge is starting and weakening. Internally, firmly bound with some age toned pages which remain generally clean. Good . Ill.: Various. Good .

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Various

Blackwood&Apos;S Magazine - 14 Volumes June-July 1946, June-August 1947, November 1947, December 1947, February 1954, September 1956, November 1956, July 1957, August 1957, September-October 1957

London, Blackwood, 1946 - 1957. First edition. Magazine. 14 first edition volumes of Blackwood's Magazine, dating from the year 1946 to 1957. Blackwood's Magazine was a British magazine and miscellany printed between 1817 and 1980. It was founded by the publisher William Blackwood and was originally called the Edinburgh Monthly Magazine. The first number appeared in April 1817 under the editorship of Thomas Pringle and James Cleghorn. The journal was unsuccessful and Blackwood fired Pringle and Cleghorn and relaunched the journal as Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine under his own editorship. The journal eventually adopted the shorter name and from the relaunch often referred to itself as Maga. The title page bore the image of George Buchanan, a 16th-century Scottish historian. Blackwood's was conceived as a rival to the Whig-supporting Edinburgh Review. Compared to the rather staid tone of The Quarterly Review, the other main Tory work, Maga was ferocious and combative. This is due primarily to the work of its principal writer John Wilson, who wrote under the pseudonym of Christopher North. Never trusted with the editorship, he nevertheless wrote much of the magazine along with the other major contributors John Gibson Lockhart and William Maginn. Their mixture of satire, reviews and criticism both barbed and insightful was extremely popular and the magazine quickly gained a large audience. For all its conservative credentials the magazine published the works of radicals of British romanticism such as Percy Bysshe Shelley and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Through Wilson the magazine was a keen supporter of William Wordsworth, parodied the Byronmania common in Europe and angered John Keats, Leigh Hunt and William Hazlitt by referring to their works as the "Cockney School of Poetry". The controversial style of the magazine got it into trouble when, in 1821, John Scott, the editor of the London Magazine, fought a duel with Jonathan Henry Christie over libellous statements in the magazine. John Scott was shot and killed. William Blackwood (1776 ? 1834) was a Scottish publisher. These volumes contain the work of such authors as David Wilson Fletcher, R. M. Patterson, Hugh Allen, Tony Smythe, G. Hartley and many, many more. Publisher's advertisements to the front of some of the volumes. Contains a loose, yellow order form for a year's subscription to the magazine. Collated and Complete. In illustrated paper boards. Externally sound with slight rubbing, although there is some residue marking to September 1957 and some light pencil inscriptions to every edition. Tidemark to December 1947. Ink inscription to the rear board of July 1957. Internally firmly bound with generally bright and clean pages throughout. Good . Ill.: Various. Good .

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Various

Blackwood&Apos;S Magazine

Edinburgh, William Blackwood and Son, 1946-73. Paperback. A collection of sixty editions of Blackwood's Magazine, published between 1946 and 1973. Containing: Number 1565: March 1946 Number 1566: April 1946 Number 1567: May 1946 Number 1572: October 1946 Number 1573: November 1946 Number 1574: December 1946 Number 1575: January 1947 Number 1576: February 1947 Number 1577: March 1947 Number 1578: April 1947 Number 1579: May 1947 Number 1587: January 1948 Number 1589: March 1948 Number 1590: April 1948 Number 1591: May 1948 Number 1599: January 1949 Number 1600: February 1949 Number 1601: March 1949 Number 1602: April 1949 Number 1613: March 1950 Number 1616: June 1950 Number 1617: July 1950 Number 1619: September 1950 Number 1625: March 1951 Number 1627: May 1951 Number 1654: August 1953 Number 1661: March 1954 Number 1663: May 1954 Number 1665: July 1954 Number 1666: August 1954 Number 1667: September 1954 Number 1668: October 1954 Number 1671: January 1955 Number 1672: February 1955 Number 1673: March 1955 Number 1674: April 1955 Number 1675: May 1955 Number 1678: August 1955 Number 1679: September 1955 Number 1680: October 1955 Number 1681: November 1955 Number 1682: December 1955 Number 1683: January 1956 Number 1684: February 1956 Number 1692: October 1956 Number 1694: December 1956 Number 1695: January 1957 Number 1696: February 1957 Number 1698: April 1957 Number 1716: October 1958 Number 1717: November 1958 Number 1852: February 1970 Number 1857: July 1970 Number 1863: January 1971 Number 1867: May 1971 Number 1882: August 1972 Number 1887: January 1973 Number 1888: February 1973 Number 1892: June 1973 With contributions from Zeres, Steven Hume, Robbie Barcroft, G. W. Murray and many others. Including advertisements to the front and rear. Blackwood's Magazine was a British magazine and miscellany printed between 1817 and 1980. It was founded by the publisher William Blackwood and was originally called the Edinburgh Monthly Magazine. The journal eventually adopted the shorter name and from the relaunch often referred to itself as Maga. The title page bore the image of George Buchanan, a 16th-century Scottish historian. Bound in paper wraps. Externally, sound. Some wear to the heads and tails of the spine. Slight creasing in some places. Ink annotations to a few of wraps. One hinge is tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean. Slight foxing throughout. Institutional ink stamps and labels to five of the later volumes. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good .

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