Plutarch; Philemon Holland [trans.]; Frank Byron Jevons [ed.]

Plutarch&Apos;S Romane Questions, with Dissertations on Italian Cults, Myths, Taboos, Man-Worship, Aryan Marriage, Sympathetic Magic and the Eating of Beans

London, David Nutt, 1892. First edition. Paperback. A limited edition copy of this uncommon translation of Plutarch's Roman questions, with the scarce dust wrapper. The first edition of this uncommon work, and one of five hundred and fifty limited edition copies, in the publisher's original paper wraps with the scarce original pictorial dust wrapper. The Roman Questions was Plutarch's attempt to explain one hundred and thirteen Roman customs, many of which concern religious matters. As a consequence, this work has been an important source for those studying early Roman religion. In this volume, Plutarch's Roman Questions has been translated by Philemon Holland and edited by Frank Byron Jevons, with an in-depth introduction. In the publisher's original paper wraps with the original pictorial dust wrapper. Externally fairly smart, though spotted. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are mostly bright and clean except for pages lxviii and lxix, which are marked, and for some spotting to the first and last few pages. The dust wrapper is somewhat sunned and marked, particularly to the spine, with shelf wear to the joints and chipping to the head of the spine. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good/Very Good.

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Book number: 866M11

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: Plutarch Roman questions Philosophy Roman questions Not Stated

Plutarch

Plutarchi Chaeronensis Moralia Quae Usurpantur

Francoforti, Jmpressum Francoforti ad Moen, apud Ioannem Feyrabendium, 1592. Vellum. A scarce Latin edition of Plutarch's moral essays. In the contemporary 16th century vellum binding. A scarce translation of these important surviving writings on ethical, religious, physical, political and literary topics. Translated from the original Greek into Latin. Unusually bright internally. With the collation: a8, a-z8, A-X8, Y4This edition of Plutarch's essays were printed in three volumes according to the British library catalogue listing. This is the first volume only. Comprising twenty-three of the moral essays including his essay on the education of children, how the young man should study poetry, on superstition and on virtue and vice. In a contemporary vellum binding. Externally, smart. Several marks to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Contemporary inscription to the colophon in Latin. Former owner's inscription has been excised to the bottom of title page. Occasional light spots to pages. C5, C6 closely trimmed. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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Book number: 797L12

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: Plutarch Essays Morality Essays None

Archer Polson; Ik. Marvel [Donald Grant Mitchell]

Law and Lawyers: A Sketch Book of Legal Biography, Gossip, and Anecdote & Reveries of a Bachelor

London, G. Routledge & Co.; Clarke, Beeton, and Co. c1855-1858. Leather. Two volumes bound into one, with a collection of writings on the law and lawyers in the United Kingdom, and an interesting work from American author Donald Grant Mitchell. Two volumes bound into one. This volumes includes: Law and Lawyers: A Sketch Book of Legal Biography, Gossip, and Anecdote, 1858. Later edition. A collection of stories and anecdotes about British law and lawyers, with chapters on the early struggles of eminent lawyers, the Bar Exam, lawyers in parliament, legal recreations, the literary lawyer, and more. Written by Archer Polson, a British lawyer and scholar. Reveries of a Bachelor, c1855. Illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, and ten plates. Collated complete. An irregular train of thought or abstract musing, with four different reveries or themes: Smoke, Flame, and Ashes; Sea Cole and Anthracite; A Cigar three times Lighted; and Morning, Noon and Evening. Written by Donald Grant Mitchell, an American essayist and novelist who usually wrote under the pen name Ik Marvel. Bound in half green crushed morocco with patterned boards. Externally, smart with light 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 or pencil mark. Light age toning to the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 903T36

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: Law Lawyers Polson Reveries Lawyers Marvel None

Arthur Ponsonby

Why Must the War Go on?

London, Union of Democratic Control, 1916. Brochure/Pamphlet. A very scarce pamphlet from the Union of Democratic Control arguing for the end of the First World War. Very scarce. Leaflet No. 29b. A detailed argument for the ending of the First World War, with reference to potential secret agreements made with Russia, Italy, or France to continue the fighting for unknown means. Written by Arthur Ponsonby, a British politician, writer, and social activist, for the Union of Democratic Control, a British pressure group formed in 1914 for a more responsive foreign policy. The original paper pamphlet. Smart with light shelf wear and the odd small closed tear to the extremities and spine. Bright and clean with minor age toning to the extremities. The odd small mark and a small contemporary ink inscription to the front board. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 888T65

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: Why War Negotiation Union of Democratic Control War None

John Philips Potter

An Essay on the Means of Discovering the Senses of Words

Oxford, J. Parker; and C. and J. Rivington, 1828. First edition. Leather. A very scarce first edition volume on the use of and means of language, by John Philips Potter, a lovely volume from the library of Robert Crewe-Milnes. The first edition of this very scarce work.An interesting essay discussing the sense of words and the means of discovering them. Looking at the importance of philological studies, of ascertaining the precise meanings of words, on proper and metaphorical meanings, false elegancies, use of works on synonyms, and more.By John Philips Potter, who also wrote 'The Mysticism of Plato', 'A Few Steps in the Knowledge of Numbers', and more.From the library of Robert Crewe Milnes, the 1st Marquess of Crewe, with his bookplate to the front paste down. Crewe-Milnes was a Liberal politician and writer. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to the boards and spine. A few light marks to the boards. Spine and head of the rear board are a little faded. Crack to the tail of the rear joint. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and generally clean with some odd spots to the first and last few pages. Faint tide mark to the last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 791P18

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: An Essay on the Means of Discovering the Senses of Words language senses of words john philips potter language robert crewe milnes None

Robert Potts

Liber Cantabrigiensis, an Account of the Aid Afforded to Poor Students, the Encouragement Offered to Diligent Students, and the Rewards Conferred on Successful Students, in the University of Cambridge.

Cambridge; London, Cambridge University Press; John W. Parker, 1855. First edition. Leather. The signed first edition of Robert Pott's study of life as a student at Cambridge in the mid nineteenth century, An uncommon first edition of this work, with an errata slip to the rear signed by the author, Robert Potts, and dated 1860.Prefixed with a number of charming aphorisms 'designed for the use of learners', this is a detailed account of the life and treatment of Cambridge students of the period, examining student aid, encouragement and rewards.A second volume, titled Liber Cantabrigiensis: An Account of the Changes Made by Recent Legislation, later published in 1863.A smart, signed copy of this uncommon work. In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip. Externally, smart. Light marks to boards, with rubbing to joints resulting in minor losses to the leather. Front hinge starting, with board holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Signed to errata leaf at rear. Pages a touch age toned, with light spotting throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 839F3

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: robert potts cambridge university educations student cambridge university None

Titus Oates; Adam Elliot; W Bedloe; Mr Miles Prance et al.

A True Narrative of the Horrid Plot and Conspiracy of the Popish Party Against the Life of His Sacred Majesty, the Government, and the Protestant Religion: With a List of Such Noblemen, Gentlemen, and Others That Were the Conspirators: And the Head-Officers Both CIVIL an Military, That Were to Effect It. Published by the Order of the Right Honourable the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament Assembled. Humbly Presented to His Most Excellent Majesty. By Titus Otes, D.D. [with] the King"S Evidence Justifi"D: Or Doctor Oates"S Vindication of Himself, and the Reality of the Plot, Against a Traiterous Libel, Called the Compendium; Contrived by the Jesuits, to the Dishonour of the King and Kingdom. [with] a Modest Vindication of Titus Oates the Salamanca-Doctor from Perjury: Or an Essay to Demonstrate Him Only Forsworn in Several Instances. By Adam Elliot, Master of Arts, and a Priest of the Church of England. [with] a Narrative and Impartial Discovery of the Horrid Popish Plo

London, Various, 1679-1680. First edition. Leather. A selection of very scarce pamphlet publications emphasising the anti-Catholic sentiment, and hysteria caused by the 'Popish' plots against the British Monarchy in the seventeenth century. Eight extraordinarily scarce works on the Popish Plot with several not seen at auction since the 1970's. Comprising of eight works bound as one. The first five pamphlets regard Titus Oates, William Bedloe and Miles Prance with their fictional 'Popish Plots&apos. These gentleman worked hard to convince the monarchy and general public that the Catholics and Jesuits intended to assassinate the King, Charles II, implicating many innocent people who lost their lives. The final three works focuses solely on Elizabeth Cellier, an accused Catholic who was imprisoned for her involvement in the so-called 'Meal-Tub Plot' against James II (Charles II's successor). Titus Oates, also known as Titus the liar was an English perjurer who fabricated the 'Popish Plot&apos. This plot was a supposed Catholic conspiracy to assassinate Charles II. The first work to this book, 'A True Narrative..' is the first edition, and is Oates asserting and declaring this plot, which led to the executions of at least 22 men. He was requested to publish his own narrative of the conspiracy which then took this form. Oates took advantage of the already existing Anti-Catholic sentiment which had flared from the King's marriage to the Catholic princess, Catherine of Portugal. Oates and William Bedloe even tried to implicate the Queen in this plot. It later transpired that this plot was false and Oates was tried for perjury. 'A True Narrative of the Horrid Popish Plot.' is lacking the frontispiece and the first three leaves after title page, work begins on the third page of the dedication to Charles II. 'The King's Evidence Justified.' is another work by Oates in the same year where he further defends his stance regarding this conspiracy. The ESTC notes that this work is a reply to Roger Palmer, The Earl of Castlemaine, a prominent Catholic who came under suspicion regarding this plot. Castlemaine was tried for treason and represented himself before becoming acquitted. 'A Modest Vindication of Titus Oates..' by Adam Elliot forms as the clergyman's memoir. He knew Oates from their time at Cambridge together and had some turbulence in their relationship. Oates had thrown some accusations around regarding Elliot to help undermine him as a witness in a legal case. He also created a lawsuit against Elliot accusing him of misdeeds during their Cambridge years. This memoir, written by the Church of England Clergyman, demonstrates how specious Oates's accusations against the Jesuits had been and refutes those accusations against himself. 'A Narrative and Impartial Discovery of the Horrid Popish Plot' is the account of one William Bedloe, an English fraudster who chose to corroborate the previous claims of Titus Oates and continue the tale of a supposed plot made by the Catholics against the King. He claims that he knew the details of the supposed murder of magistrate, Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey, giving names of men he claims that he saw commit the crime, stating that it was related to the 'Popish Plot&apos. For this information he was awarded £500. This work is Bedloe's chief writing and explores in detail his numerous allegations. The Oxford DNB notes that 'Bedloe was an opportunistic rogue, fraud and criminal. His rambling evidence led to the deaths of a number of innocent people. Although he was less odious, except to his victims, than Titus Oates, Bedloe's imposing personality and opportunism seem to have led his dupes not to see through his elaborate and, to a neutral eye, improbably lies until it was too late&apos. This work has an engraved portrait of Bedloe. 'A True Narrative and Discovery of Several Very Remarkable Passages' is a work by Miles Prance, one of the men accused by William Bedloe for murdering Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey. Prance was committed to Newgate for this crime. Whilst in prison, Prance confessed and then recanted. He then confessed again, implicating several other innocent people in the murder, which lead to their arrests and deaths. He gave evidence at the trial against these men and shared the reward money given with Bedloe. He also informed on many more Catholics under the influence of Titus Oates and William Bedloe. It was not until James II's reign that Prance was found guilty of perjury. This work is Prance's testimony regarding the murder of Godfrey and also includes information regarding a conspiracy to murder the Earl of Shaftsbury. This work has an engraved portrait of Prance. 'The Tryal and Sentence of Elizabeth Cellier' is the principal contemporary account of the notable Catholic midwife's treason trial for the alleged 'Meal-Tub Plot&apos. Cellier was innocent of this charge and was later acquitted. This work is the proceedings of Cellier's trial, with information on the jurors, and the court proceedings, verbatim. Pagination to this work begins on C1r as called for. The 'Meal-Tub Plot' was given its name as this was the location incriminating documents were found. 'Malice Defeated' is Elizabeth Cellier's vindication of herself following her release from prison after being accused of plotting to murder James II. The work gives her account of events, attacks her accuser Thomas Dangerfield, and also discusses the treatment, or torture, of prisoners in Newgate prison she witnessed. This then led to her being put on trial for libel. Cellier gained a nickname as the 'Popish Midwife' from her enemies. She was a witty, forthright woman who worked hard to advance the field of midwifery. 'Tho. Dangerfield's Answer to a Certain Scandaloud Lying Pamphlet' is a response to Elizabeth Cellier's 'Malice Defeated&apos. In this Dangerfield regards Cellier as a liar. Dangerfield's unreliability as a witness allowed Cellier's acquittal from her initial trial. Dangerfield published several pamphlets over time such as 'Dangerfield's Narrative&apos. Bound in a quarter calf binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, generally smart with rubbing to the joints and to the extremities. Small cracks to the front joint at the head and tail. Minor loss to the head and tail of spine due tor rubbing. Internally, firmly bound. 'A True Narrative of the Horrid Popish Plot.' is lacking the frontispiece and the first three leaves after title page, work begins on the third page of the dedication to Charles II. Title page of 'A True Narrative of the Horrid Popish Plot' is spotted. Tidemarks from water damage to pages 11-32 of 'A True Narrative' to the outer margin, resulting in a small loss to the bottom corner of pages 19-20, not affecting text. 'The King's Evidence Justified' is age toned with occasional spots. 'A true narrative and discovery' is mispaginated, with page 21 being mislabelled as 23 and page 24 being mislabelled as page 22, as is called for, the work is complete. Ink offsetting to page 28 of 'The Tryal and Sentence' to the margins, not affecting text. 'The Tryal and Sentence', 'Malice Defeated' and 'Tho Dangerfield' are slightly damp-stained with tidemarks to the page edges which are cockled, not affecting text. Minor chips to the edges of 'Tho. Dangerfield's Answer&apos. Pages are generally bright with slight age toning to the edges. Light scattered spotting throughout, heavier to the page edges. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 605L18

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: Popish Plot Titus Oates Meal-Tub Plot Assassination Titus Oates Restoration Catholic None

John Tidd Pratt

A Collection of the Public General Statutes Passed in the Last Session (7 Will. IV & 1 VIC. ) As Far As Relates to the Office of a Justice of the Peace and to Parochial Matters in England and Wales with Notes, References, and an Index; a Collection of the Public General Statutes Passed in the Last Session (1 & 2 Victoriae) As Far As Relates to the Office of a Justice of the Peace and to Parochial Matters in England and Wales with Notes, References, and an Index

London, Shaw & Sons , 1837-8. First edition. Cloth. Two first edition works listing the Public General Statutes passed in 1837 and 1838, relating to the Office of a Justice of the Peace. Two vanishingly scarce first editions. The 1837 volume is held institutionally in only two UK libraries, and the 1838 volume is not currently held in any. Bound in full cloth with title plates to the spine. With two pages of the publisher's advertisements to the rear of the 1838 volume and a one page advertisement written by the author to the front of the 1837 volume. Two volumes showcasing a collection of the Public General Statutes passed in the session (7 Will. IV & 1 Vic. and 1 & 2 Victoriae) in 1837 and 1838. These are the laws relating to the Office of a Justice of the Peace and to Parochial Matters in England and Wales. Compiled and with notes by the barrister-at-law, John Tidd Pratt. In full cloth binding. Externally, very smart with some shelf wear to the edges. Chipping and marks to the title plates. Light marks to the boards. Fraying and closed tears to the lower spine of the 1838 volume. Front hinge strained in the 1837 volume. A few scattered spots to the paste-downs and free endpapers of the 1838 volume. Foxing to the paste-downs and free endpapers of the 1837 volume. Internally, binding slightly creased but still firmly bound. Pages lightly age-toned but otherwise generally bright and clean. The odd spot throughout. Spotting heavier towards the front and rear of the 1837 volume. Ink lines throughout both books, by the previous owner. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 839G9

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: law criminal law justice of the peace victorian law criminal law None

Marcel Prevost

Nouvelles Lettres de Femmes

Paris, Alphonse Lemerre, c1894. Leather. One of Marcel Prevost's immensely popular social studies on French women of the day. An uncommon early edition of this work.In the original French.Marcel Prevost is well known for his works, such as 'Nouvelles Lettres', providing wide counsel to young girls. These were widely read works lecturing on the social state of France for young women at the end of the ninteenth century.Undated, dated c1894. Rebacked in a half crushed morocco binding. Externally, generally smart, with light bumping to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine. Joints are starting a little but remains firm. Internally, firmly bound Pages are bright and generally clean with some odd spots, mostly to the first and last few pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: FGN20-C-12

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: Nouvelles Lettres de Femmes lettres de femmes letters for women eugene prevost lettres de femmes letters None

Richard Price

A Discourse on the Love of Our Country, Delivered on Nov. 4, 1789, at the Meeting- House in the Old Jewry to the Society for Commemorating the Revolution in Great Britain

London, T. Cadell, 1790. Cloth. In this important and scarce essay, Richard Price gives his controversial support of revolution, sparking furious debate among his contemporaries. The sought after third edition of this work being the first expanded edition, rebound in a cloth binding with renewed end papers. Richard Price (1723-1791) was a Welsh moral philosopher and Nonconformist minister who was active in radical, republican, and liberal causes. Within months of the French Revolution, Price delivered this to a meeting of the Society for the Commemoration of England's Glorious Revolution. It is an important essay in support of revolution. Here Price traces the course of human rights, from the Glorious Revolution to the American and French Revolutions with particular emphasis on the role revolution and uprising had to play in their advancement. A flurry of important pamphlets followed starting with Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France (1790) where Burke took the side of the French establishment, and Wollstonecraft's Vindication of the Rights of Men (1790). The third edition of this work, issued one year after the first edition, and the first expanded edition with additions to the appendix to the rear of the volume. 2 pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear. Rebound in cloth with renewed end papers. Externally in immaculate condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are mostly bright and clean, with a little soiling to the first and last few pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 848M1

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: Richard Price Philosophy French Revolution American Revolution Philosophy None

J. B. Priestley

English Journey: Being a Rambling But Truthful Account of What One Man Saw and Heard and Felt and Thought During a Journey Through England During the Autumn of the Year 1933

London, The Folio Society, 1997 . Cloth. An illustrated edition of J. B. Priestley's politically charged account of his travels in England in 1933, a work that, according to the introduction, 'has even been credited with winning the 1945 election for the Labour Party&apos. Beautifully illustrated throughout with contemporary photographic plates, and housed in the publisher's original slip case, this is a lovely edition of the English novelist, playwright, screenwriter, broadcaster and social commentator J. B. Priestley's account of his travels in England in the 1930s.First published in 1934, Priestley was commissioned by publisher Victor Gollancz to write a study of contemporary England, sharing observations on the social problems he witnesses, and appeals for democratic socialist change. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with pictorial paper covered slip case. Externally, fine. Small area of light spotting to head of slip case rear board, otherwise excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Fine.

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Book number: 810F50

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: John Boynton Priestley an inspector calls travelogue socialism an inspector calls Not Stated

Joseph Priestley

Miscellaneous Observations Relating to Education. More Especially As It Respects the Conduct of the Mind.

Cork, T. White, 1780. Disbound. A detailed collection of essays relating to education from English natural philosopher Joseph Priestley. A collection of essays and observations relating to education, including: on natural and artificial education, the objects of education, private and public education, the knowledge of the world, and correction. With an essay on a course of liberal education for civil and active life. Written by Joseph Priestley, an English chemist, natural philosopher, separatist theologian, grammarian, multi-subject educator, and liberal political theorist who published over one hundred and fifty works. Boards detached with original calf spine. Externally, worn with loss and cracking to the spine. A split down the spine with loss to the spine label. Internally, generally firmly bound with pages up to xxi detached but present. Further pages likely to detach with continued handling. Pages are bright with light age toning. Library ink stamp to the title page. Fair . Ill.: None. Fair .

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Book number: 900T30

Catalogue: Social Sciences

Keywords: Miscellaneous Observations Education Priestley Observations None

Quinctilian; W. Guthrie

Quinctilian&Apos;S Institutes of Eloquence: Or, the Art of Speaking in Public, in Every Character and Capacity

London, R. Dutton, 1805. Cloth. A two volume set of Quintilian's interesting works of advice on public speaking, translated into English by W. Guthrie, rather uncommon Complete in two volumes. Quintilian was a Roman rhetorician, who set up a public school of rhetoric, and didn't retire from teaching until he was eighty-eight. 'Institutio Oratoria' is his only surviving work, and deals with the theory and practice of rhetoric. The work is divided into twelve sections, and also looks at the foundational education and development of the author. Quintilian believed that a the perfect orator was firstly a good man, and secondly a good speaker. Quintilian outlived many Roman Emperors, and was hired by Domitian to be the tutor to his family. His work throughout his live was a major contribution to educational theory and literary criticism. This work was the result of his wide practical experience as a teacher. Translated into English by W. Guthrie. Rebound in a cloth binding. Externally, smart. Very minor bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with scattered spots and handling marks, as well as some light tide-marking to some pages. Pages are a little cockled. A little loss to the fore edge of the title page and page iii/iv of Volume I. The odd pencil annotation throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 618P7

Catalogue: Social Sciences

Keywords: speaking quinctilian public speaking language quinctilian w guthrie None

L. C. Ragonot

Vocabulaire Symbolique Anglo-Francais; a Symbolic French and English Vocabulary

London, Crosby Lockwood and Co. 1883. Cloth. The eleventh edition of this study tool for students of the French and English languages, with useful illustrations. Eleventh edition, revised. With upwards of eight hundred and fifty woodcuts and nine copper plates. Collated complete. A guide to French and English vocabulary for students of every age, with images to encourage the learning of common words. This work is written in both French and English with chapter topics such as: God, man, dress, food, journeys, commerce, terms of proportion, art, music, time, trade, and more. Written by L. C. Ragonot. In the original green cloth binding. Externally, sound with rubbing and light bumping resulting in minor loss to the extremities particularly the head and tail of the spine. Fading to the spine and the odd mark to the board. Front hinge starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot or handling mark. Light age toning to the endpapers. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 884T63

Catalogue: Social Sciences

Keywords: Vocabulaire Vocabulary Symbolique Symbolic Vocabulary English Ragonot Not Stated