Sunshine in the Country: A Book of Rural Poetry

London, Richard Griffin and Company , 1861. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of one of the first poetry anthologies featuring illustrations in photographs, a scarce volume complete with all albumen photographs. A scarce copy of the first edition of this work, one of the first poetry anthologies to feature illustrations in photographs by William Morris Grundy, who gained fame as a photographer through his series of stereoscopic genre scenes titled Rural England. The present volume was illustrated with his negatives by the London Stereoscopic Company, who bought and used them posthumously to his death in 1859. Comprising a variety of poetical works concerning the countryside by numerous authors, including Longfellow, Dodds, Pope, Wordsworth, Cowper, and many others notable poets. Collated, complete with twenty mounted albumen prints. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally smart with some shelf wear and some bumping and chipping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities, light soiling to the boards. Internally, the front hinges are slightly strained, holding firm, the volume firmly bound. With only minor faint spotting to the first and last few leaves, otherwise the pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with twenty mounted albumen prints. Collated, complete. Very Good . Ill.: William Morris Grundy. Very Good .

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Book number: 796A86

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: poetry illustrations william morris grundy illustrations William Morris Grundy

To Mr. S----- M----- on His Turning Evidence

London, T. Cooper, 1747. First edition. Hardback. A poem letter addressed to Samuel Maddox upon his being a Crown witness at the Jacobite trials. The first edition of this work. A very scarce work. Rebound A poetical letter written to Mr. Samuel Maddox, on his turning evidence for the Jacobite trials. ESTC citation number T61492. Rebound in marbled paper covered boards. Externally, smart. A small amount of discolouration to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots. Pages are repaired, with loss of a few words to page 2, and a few words being a little closely cropped. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 699P16

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: samuel maddox jacobite rebellion poetry poems jacobite rebellion jacobite None

Words from the House of the Dead: Prison Writings from Soledad

Greenfield Center, Greenfield Review Press, 1971. First edition. Paperback. A unique collection of poetry smuggled out by inmates at the Soledad State Prison, illustrated with drawings by 'Von Magnus' and edited by Joseph Bruchac and William Witherup. First and only edition, scarce. In the publisher's original paper wraps, 'Greenfield Review Press Chapbook #1&apos. Illustrations include a cover illustration and two full-page illustrations by Von Magnus.This is a collection of poetry written and compiled by inmates at the Soledad State Prison, also known as the Correctional Training Facility. Many of the poems were originally part over another book called 'The 6:15 Unlock: A Kite from Soledad', and were smuggled out. Because of this, the poems were anonymous to protect the prisoners themselves.Contents include 'Always Easter', 'Black Prison', 'Failure of Power', and 'On Leaving Limbo&apos. Some poems written by poet Jim Moore, who spent time at the Feral Prison in Springfield, Missouri for refusal of induction. Edited by writers Joseph Bruchac and William Witherup. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, very smart. Minimal edge wear to extremities, with just a few marks to wraps. Pencil mark to rear of wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Prior owner's ink inscription to top of title page. Pages are very bright and clean throughout, with the odd handling mark. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Von Magnus. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 810D29

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Words from the House of the Dead: Prison Writings from Soledad poetry modern poetry Jim Moore poetry William Witherup Von Magnus

I. S. A.

Double Acrostics by Amateurs

London, Simpkin, Marshall, and Co, 1868. First edition. Cloth. A selection of double acrostics compiled by a group of friends, a very scarce first edition of this work. The very scarce first edition of this work.A collection of double acrostic enigmas, puzzles, and poems, popular with the Victorian public of the time.Edited by I.S.A. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A little discolouration and a few minor marks to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. Small paperclip mark to the head of the first few pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 768P37

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Double Acrostics By Amateurs acrostics double acrostics i. s. a. acrostics puzzles None

Paul Jérémie Bitaubé

Joseph. Par M. Bitaube, de L&Apos;Academie Royale Des Sciences Et Belles-Lettres de Berlin, Et de Celle Des Inscriptions Et Belles-Lettres de Paris. Cinquieme Edition.

Paris, De L'Imprimerie de Didot L'Aine, 1786. Leather. A two volume set works works by the French poet and translator Paul Jérémie Bitaubé. Fifth edition. In the original French. Written by Paul Jérémie Bitaubé. A pleasing copy of this 18th work, bound in a uniform mottled calf binding. Illustrated with 4 plates to volume I, 5 to volume II. With the previous owners illegible inscription to the head of each front endpaper. With an additional stamp to the reverse of the title page of the initials, F.L.B. Paul Jérémie Bitaubé is noted for his translation of Homers 'The Iliad', as well as his own poetical works. This particular work, 'Joseph', is a work of prose poetry. In a full mottled calf binding. Externally bumped to the extremities, with heavy rubbing to the head and tail of the spine, with a small amount of loss to the leather. Front joint to volume I is cracked to the head. Small crack to the tail of front joint to vol II. Small patch of loss to the rear board of volume II towards the fore edge. Ink inscription to the head of the front endpapers of each volume. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright with the very occasional spot. Previous owners stamp to the reverse of the title page of each volume. Good Only . Ill.: Unamed. Good Only .

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Book number: 634C30

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Poetry Bitaube Illustrated Bitaube Unamed

F. S. A.

A Legend of Saint Kew. In Three Parts. Being a Sheet Omitted in the Ancient Annals of Kewstock.

Cheltenham, Not Stated, 1888. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce first edition copy of this three part ballad regarding the legend of Saint Kew in Kewstoke. A very scarce first edition. In the original cloth binding with gilt lettering. With an illustrated frontispiece by A. S. P. A narrative ballad in three parts, telling the story of Saint Kew's fight with the devil on Worlebury (formerly Worley) hill. A sheet omitted in the ancient annals of Kewstoke. In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart with some shelf wear and marks to the boards. Age-toning to the edges of the boards and spine. Hinges weak. Internally, generally firmly bound. Some light offsetting to the upper corners of the pages. Age toning throughout, heavier to the rear of the frontispiece and to the notes page. The occasional mark throughout. Good . Ill.: A. S. P. Good .

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Book number: 830G39

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Saint Kew english legends ballad kewstoke english legends A. S. P.

Henry Abbey

May Dreams

New York, Abbey & Abbot, 1862. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce first edition of Henry Abbey's anthology of poems. The first edition of this work. A very scarce copy, rarely seen in commerce. Anthology of poems by American poet Henry Abbey, best remembered for his poems 'What do we plant when we plant a tree?' and 'The Bedouin's Rebuke.' The present anthology contains titles such as 'May Dreams,' 'Ships at Sea,' 'The Sunset Land,' and 'Two Maples' among others. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally a trifle rubbed with bumping to head and tail of spine and extremities, boards lightly marked and rubbed. Library bookplate to front pastedown, with no further library markings. Front free endpaper was excised. Internally, binding firm. Light spotting scattered to occasional leaf. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 859A60

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: henry abbey first editions poetry first editions None

Dannie Abse

Intermittent Journals

Wales, Seren, 1994 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this collection of journals by the Welsh poet Dannie Abse, signed by the author. First edition of Intermittent Journals by Dannie Abse in the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. Signed by the author to the title page. Dannie Abse was a Welsh poet and physician. He won many awards for his poetry during his career. This work is a collection of eloquently written and expressive journals.  In the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. There is some very light wear to the extremities of the dust wrapper. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are very bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.

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Book number: 853W22

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Keywords: Dannie Abse Signed Journals Signed None

Peter Ackroyd

The Diversions of Purley and Other Poems

London, Hamish Hamilton, 1987. First edition. Cloth. First edition of the collection of poetry by Peter Ackroyd. The most recently published collection of poetry by Ackroyd in which he attempts to provide a representation of his work over the last fifteen years. Thus some of the pieces included have been published in previous volumes and others are new. In a cloth binding with dustcover. Externally: Dustcover is a little bumped at the top of the spine but is otherwise in a lovely condition. Boards appear unmarked and undamaged. Internally: Firmly bound with pages very bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.

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Book number: MOD10-B-1

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Keywords: peter ackroyd poetry a dialogue it is poetry None

Eliza Acton

Poems

London, R. Deck, Longman and Co. 1826. First edition. Leather. A bright, scarce first edition of Poems by Eliza Acton. Bound in the original publisher's boards, skilfully re-backed to suit. With the original half title. First Edition. Very scarce. Only appears once in auction records for the last 30 years (1995). Eliza Acton, 1799 - 1859, was an English poet and cook. Acton is probably most famous as the author who produced one of the country's first cookbooks aimed at the domestic reader rather than the professional cook or chef. In the book was included the first recipe for Brussel Sprouts. At the age of seventeen she opened a school for girls, which remained open for four years. Her health was precarious and she apparently spent some time in France where she is rumoured to have had an unhappy love affair. She published her Poems after returning home and they enjoyed some small success. She subsequently published some single, longer poems, but it was her Modern Cookery (1845) that garnered her the widest acclaim; it was an immensely influential book which established the format for modern writing about cookery. Shortly after its publication she relocated to London but sadly died in 1859. Isabella Beeton's famous Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management is closely modelled on Acton's publications. Bound in the original publisher's boards, skilfully re-backed to suit. There is wear to the extremities, including bumping and rubbing, with handling marks and discolouration to the boards. There is a repair to the front board. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with occasional light scattered spots. Spots do not affect visibility of text. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: EXP3-B-9

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Patrick Adamson

Reverendissimi in Christo Patris, Patricii Adamsoni, Sancti-Andreãƒâ¦ in Scotia Archiepiscopi Dignissimi Ac Doctissimi, Poãƒâ«Mata Sacra, Cum Alijs Opusculis. Studio Ac Industria Tho. Volvseni I.C. Expolita & Recognita.

London, Joannem Billium; John Bull, 1618. First edition. Fine Binding. The important and scarce large paper copy, of the first edition of Patrick Adamson's poetry, rebound in a sumptuous morocco binding at the National Library of Wales. A very scarce work. With the errata leaf to the rear, and the uncommon three printed leaves of the Assertiones Quaedam. Present to only variant copies. This issue has the royal arms to the verso of the title page. Patrick Adamson was a Scottish divine. This edition of Adamson's works have been edited by his son in law Thomas Wilson. It includes for the first time, Adamson's paraphrase of the Book of Job in Latin hexameters. It is dedicated to King James I who, as James VI removed Adamson from office. Adamson was removed from his position as the Archbishop of St Andrews due to his conflict with the General Assembly who were strongly Presbyterian. Following many heretical allegations including the supposed use of a witch to cure himself Adamson was excommunicated. This ruling was later rescinded as the General Assembly did not have the authority to do this. Following the attempted excommunication Adamson was found guilty of charges such as 'falsehood, double dealing, erroneous doctrine' by the Assembly which resulted in King James VI withdrawing his primacy and transferring his episcopal revenues to the 2nd Duke of Lennox. Prior his being removed from his position Adamson has written Latin translation of the Lamentations of Jermiah and the Book of Revelation. Both are to this work. This dedication is a venture to revive Adamson's reputation from the misinterpretations of the Scottish Presbyterians. (ODNB). The collected works also contains Adamson's famed first publication, his poetical attack on the Roman Catholics in Aberdeen 'De Papistarum Superstitiosis Ineptiis&apos. It also contains his poem of thanksgiving regarding the birth of James VI/I, his 'Serenissimi ac nobilissimi, Scotiæ, Angliæ, Franciæ, & Hyberniæ Principis' and his highly acclaimed catechism of verse 'Catechismus Latino carmine redditus&apos. His poem on the birth of James VI/I stated that Mary, Queen of Scots, was the rightful From the library of Lord Harlech, Brogyntyn Hall, Shropshire. With 'Harlech, Brogyntn' written to the recto of front endpaper. ESTC reference numbers: S1029/S100468. With the signatures: a-c4, a-c4, d3, [par.]2, B-R4, S2, T-2C4, 2D2, A4, B2, B4, B3-B4, C-Z4, 2A2, *1, ([Pi]1 + 2g2) Y3 and Y2 have mistakenly been bound in reverse order. d4 blank has been bound in prior to B1. Leaves O4 and S3 are blank. Bound without the blank between M4 and N1 that the ESTC calls for. With the extra signatures [Pi]1 and 2g2 containing 'Assertiones Quaedam. Per Andream Melunium&apos. These leaves are bound to the rear following a blank, possibly the blank from M4 and N1. In another copy on the ESTC this gathering is bound between S4 and T. Collated, all text is present. This copy has possibly been bound without a blank. To the second half of the work the pages are only paginated to the recto. With a separate title page for 'Threnorum Sive Lamentationum Ieremiæ Prophetæ' and 'Apocalypsis S Ioannis Theologi' dated 1618. Their pagination and register is continuous. 'Serenissimi Ac No-Bilisimi..' has a divisional title and begins a new register. This is dated 1566 as is called for. 'Catechismus Latino Carmine', 'Confessio Fidei' and 'De Papistarum Superstitiosis' have separate title pages dated 1618. All of these with the register continuous with 'Serenissimi ac Nobilissimi' A beautifully bound copy of this very scarce work. In a full morocco binding with gilt stamping to the spine. Externally, smart with light fading to the spine and extremities, as is common with this colour. Binder's stamp to the verso of front endpaper, National Library of Wales. Prior owner's inscription to the recto of front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Text is quite close to the gutter in places. O1 has a small hold to the margin, not affecting any text. E2 (Page 12 of 'Catechismi') has a small scorch hole to the bottom margin, affecting the catch-word to E2V. Pages are very bright. Just the odd spots to pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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Book number: 658L3

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Poetry Religion James I Religion None

William Addison

Ettrick Verse

Edinburgh and London , The Ettrick Press, 1949 . First edition. Cloth. A signed, first edition copy of this poetry collection by William Addison, with the original dust wrapper. A first edition copy. Signed by the author to the front free endpaper. A collection of poems by William Addison which many first appeared in The Southern Reporter. Some of the verses include Flodden, After the Snow, The Fledgling and The Snowdrop. With a slip of The New Year Bell with the initials W. A. In the original glassine dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart with some marks to the front board. Signed by the author to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. In the original glassine dust wrapper which is worn to the extremities, especially to the head of the front extremity where it is a little torn. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Good.

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Book number: 859B40

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Keywords: Ettrick Verse William Addison poetry William Addison None

Mr. Addison

Interesting Anecdotes, Memoirs, Allegories, Essays, and Poetical Fragments, Tending to Amuse the Fancy, and Inculcate Morality

London, Printed for the Author, 1794. Leather. Four volumes of this varied collection of biographical anecdotes, poetry, essays, and more. Four volumes of this varied collection of biographical anecdotes, poetry, essays, and more. Written under the pseudonym of, 'Mr. Addison', the true name of the author of these works is unknown. All printed in the same year (1794), but with different contents to each. Including entries entitles, 'Of Cultivating Chearfulness and Good-Humour', 'Degeneracy of Human Nature', 'Anecdote of Dr. Johnson', Bookplate of the Honourable Edward Monckton to front pastedown of volumes II, III, and IV. Each volume is complete in itself. In mottled calf bindings. Externally, sound, though with rubbing and some wear to the extremities. All joints are cracked and tender. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright, though with some offsetting and some light instances of spotting. Ink signatures to title pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: SET19-C-4

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Addison Monckton Anecdotes Poetry Monckton None

Rt. Hon. Joseph Addison; Matthew Prior

Poems on Several Occasions by the Right Honourable Joseph Addison and Matthew Prior

Glasgow, Printed by Robert and Andrew Foulis for the University of Glasgow, 1770. Leather. A small two-volume set of poems by Joseph Addison and Matthew Prior, in uniform full calf bindings. A two-volume set in uniform full calf bindings, with the spine labels stating 'PRIOR'S POEMS' for both volumes.Ink inscription to the title page of both volumes. A delightful two-volume set of poems. Volume I is an uncommon work, containing the poems of Joseph Addison, including poems such as 'A Song for St. Cecilia's Day, at Oxford' and 'To Mr. Dryden&apos. Volume II contains the poems of Matthew Prior, including 'Alma' and 'Solomon&apos. This second volume is Volume II of a two-volume set of poems by Matthew Prior; the contents pages are found to the rear. Joseph Addison (1672-1719) was an English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician. Together with his long-standing friend Richard Steele, he founded The Spectator magazine.Matthew Prior (1664-1721) was an English poet and diplomat who contributed to The Examiner. In full calf bindings, with the spine labels stating 'PRIOR'S POEMS' for both volumes. Cracking to the head of the rear joint of Volume I. Front joint to Volume II is cracked, and the front hinge is strained, but held firmly by cords. Small loss of leather to the head of the spine to both volumes. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for offsetting to the first and last couple of pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 895M25

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Poems Joseph Addison Poetry Matthew Prior Joseph Addison Not Stated

Joseph Addison; Thomas Gray; Richard West

The Poetical Works of Joseph Addison, Thomas Gray and Richard West

Edinburgh, Apollo Press, 1778. Leather. Three volumes of poetry bound in one, with the life of each author included. Three volumes bound in one. Bell's edition, the poets of Great Britain. With a portrait frontispiece of Joseph Addison and Thomas Gray. This volume includes: The Poetical Works of Joseph Addison with The Life of The Author, 1778. A collection of poetry and biographical sketch of Joseph Addison, an English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician. The Poetical Works of Thomas Gray with The Life of The Author, 1782. Containing the odes and miscellanies of Thomas Gray, an English poet, letter-writer, classical scholar, and fellow at Pembroke College, Cambridge, with a biographical sketch. The Poetical Works of Richard West, 1782. A small collection of poetry from Richard West, an English barrister, judge, playwright, poet, and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1721 to 1726. Previously held in the library of Francis Edward Witts, an English clergyman, diarist, and magistrate. In the original full tree calf binding. Externally, sound with rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine and the odd mark to the boards. A small crack to the front joint. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot. Minor age toning to the endpapers. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 895T51

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Poetical Works Life of the Author Addison Gray Life of the Author None