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The Liberal Magazine

London, The Liberal Publication Department, 1900-1. Leather. A collection of two scarce editions of 'The Liberal Magazine; a periodical for the use of Liberal Speakers and Canvassers; published under the direction of the Liberal Publication Department&apos. The magazine was chaired by Augustine Birrell (January 1850 – November 1933), an English politician, barrister, academic and author. He was Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1907 to 1916, resigning in the immediate aftermath of the Easter Rising. Containes Volume VII and VIII. To the title pages of each it states 'Forming a Political Record for the Year' 1899 and 1900 respectively. In half calf bindings with cloth boards. Externally, worn with some marks and loss. The top and tail of the spines are rather worn and one of the spine labels to Volume VII is missing while the others have sustained some slight loss. Internally, firmly bound and clean with some age toning throughout. Institutional ink inscriptions have been left to the title page and first page of the index of each. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: LTH17-B-10

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Keywords: Augustine Birrell Magazine Reference Magazine None

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Lilliput May-June 1953

London , Hulton Press , 1953. First edition. Magazine. An attractive copy of Lilliput from 1953, featuring Evelyn Waugh's Love Among the Ruins. A smart copy of Lilliput from May-June 1953. This volume contains the first appearance of Evelyn Waugh's Love Among the Ruins and other stories from writers such as Colin Willock, Frank Ritchie and Patrick Campbell. Lilliput was a small-format British monthly magazine of humour, short stories, photographs and the arts founded in 1937 by the photojournalist Stefan Lorant. Illustrated throughout. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, very smart with some marks to the rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 840B38

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Keywords: Lilliput May-June 1953 magazine Evelyn Waugh Love Among the Ruins magazine Not Stated

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The Literary Panorama and National Register

London, C. Taylor, 1815-17. Leather. A scarce collection of this early nineteenth century periodical edited and published by Charles Taylor. Published between 1806 and 1819, The Literary Panorama and National Register merged into the New Monthly Magazine in 1819. It comprised of writings including book reviews, geography pieces on all parts of the world, political writings, historical pieces and all manner of works besides. Edited by Charles Taylor, a man of letters and engraver. Taylor also translated Fenelon's 'Adventures of Telemachus' and produced engravings for 'Picturesque Miscellanies', 'The Landscape Magazine' and 'The Shakespeare Gallery&apos.In three volumes, comprising: volume the second, volume the fifth and volume the sixth of the new series, which ran to nine volumes between 1814 and 1819. Illustrated with a folding facsimile Ancient Greek letter and a frontispiece to volume the second.Scarcely found as a collection. In a contemporary half calf binding. Externally generally smart; leather is rather rubbed to the raised bands and extremities. Front joints have all failed, with the boards held by cords only to all volumes bar volume the fifth, which is loose. Rear joints are also rather worn but remain secure. Internally, otherwise firmly bound. Pages are a little spotted throughout. Fair . Ill.: None. Fair .

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Book number: 798R25

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Keywords: Literary Panorama and National Register Literary Panorama Periodicals Early Nineteenth Century Periodicals Literary Panorama Walter Scott None

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The London Edinburgh and Dublin Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science Conducted by Sir David Brewster, Richard Taylor, Richard Phillips and Robert Kane

London, Richard and John E Taylor, 1842. Leather. The twentieth volume of this historically renowned scientific journal. This volume boasts a variety of articles on contemporary scientific development such as the connexion of electricity with evaporation, terrestrial magnetism, silica and carbon, arseniu Collated, lacking plates II-IV and therefore only containing plate I. The 'Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science' is one of the oldest scientific journals published in English. This is volume XX of the 'New and United Series of the Philosophical Magazine, Annals of Philosophy and Journal of Science' which covers January-June of 1842. Articles of note to this edition are Professor Grove's 'On a Voltaic Process for Etching Daguerrotype Plates', 'On the Magnetic Influence of the Lunar Spectrum in relation to a New Theory of Terrestrial Magnetism', Mr J Bryce's 'Notice of the Discovery of some remains of the Ichthyosaurus in Ireland', Mr R King on 'The Unexplored Coast of North America' and Professor de Morgan's 'On The Invention of the signs + and - and on the sense in which the former was used by Leonardo da Vinci.' De Morgan is the namesake for the propositional logic and boolean algebraic laws 'De Morgan's Laws. There are several articles by De Morgan in this volume such as 'Additional Note on the History of Fernel's Measure of a Degree'' and 'On Fernel's Measure of a Degree, in reply to Mr Galloway's Remarks&apos. There are numerous articles to this work on barometers, elements, coral reefs, the geological society, meteorological observations and more. A truly fascinating and important work regarding scientific development and discoveries in the mid nineteenth century boasting numerous articles of all areas of science. With a bookplate to the front pastedown of the Dunlop/Dunlap family crest of the double headed-eagle on a shield. In a half calf binding. Externally, worn. Lacking almost the entirety of the backstrip with only the spine label remaining, which is lifting. Patches of rubbing to the extremities and to the boards. Front and rear hinges are tender and may weaken with further handling. Bookplate to the front pastedown, with the Dunlop family crest of the double headed eagle and motto 'Merito&apos. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with just the odd spots. Fair . Ill.: None. Fair .

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Book number: 603L8

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Keywords: Science Mathematics Gernel Ichthyosaurus Mathematics Earthquakes Chemistry None

Various; ed. John Lehmann

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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