Bonamy Dobree

The Universities and Regional Life

Not Stated, Not Stated, 1943. Paperback. The author's presentation copy of this insightful lecture on society and education, inscribed lovingly by the author to his friend John. Author's presentation copy, letter loosely inserted, '9 Sep 45, My dear John, It was delightful seeing you the other day. I wish I could have spent longer gossiping with you. It was something like the old times which will never come for one again if only because on is older. I don't want to recapture first fine careless raptures, but I wish I could feel that absorption in general ideas that I once felt. I'm becoming so damned practical and pied a terre. Perhaps if the gods and the Lord Privy Seal turn their minds towards me, I might become my old self again. Which might or might nor be a Good Thing. However, here are the squibs or crackers that I promised to send you. They may amuse an idle half hour. Valentine sends her love. Yours, Bonamy&apos. Author's inscription to the head of the title page, 'John from Bonamy&apos.Bonamy Dobree's lecture form the twenty-fifth Earl Grey Memorial Lecture, delivered at King's College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, on the 29th April, 1943.In the lecture, Bonamy combines the subjects of society and education and ponders each wonderfully and intellectually.Dobree was a British academic. The Valentine referenced in his letter is his wife, whom he married on the 21st November 1913. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. A couple of light spots and ink marks to the wraps. Light touch of edgewear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 750P26

Catalogue: Social Sciences

Keywords: The Universities and Regional Life bonamy dobree earl grey memorial lecture king's college bonamy dobree lecture social science None

Henry Dodd

The Handwritten Book-Keeping Records of Henry Dodd

Not Stated, Unpublished, 1832 . Paperback. A fascinating 1832 manuscript account book from the English businessman Henry Dodd, providing a detailed account of daily transactions. The 1832 book-keeping records of English businessman Henry Dodd. He was a true self made man starting as a ploughboy in London. Entries for ashes for sums totalling into the thousands of pounds. Henry Dodd, was a Thames Bargeman who is believed to have inspired the Dickens character in Our Mutual Friend, Mr. Boffin, and was nicknamed 'the golden dustman' in his time.This is an early receipt book in his career but even then considerable sums were changing hands Henry Dodd 1801-1888 was a 'scavenger' sorting rubbish and delivering it to works on the shores of the Thames where it was burned. He later diversified into brick making. Dodd started, funded and supported the famous Thames Barge races. Consisting of Dodd's ledgers and waste book, detailing in rough form daily receipts and expenditure, by order of occurrence.Beginning with a ten line handwritten poem titled 'Rules in Bookkeeping' what follows are seven 'sets' of waste books, journals and ledgers, concerning the first three months of the year 1832.While Dodd's business is not mentioned here, he accounts for substantial monthly sums exchanged with individuals names Dr. Thomas Sherlock, Dr. Ebenezer Grimshaw and Dr. Robert Smith, who purchase items including ashes, brandy, staves and salt.A January 'contra' entry refers to items including opium, herring, port wine, malt spirits, staves, and ashes.With Henry Dodd's name appearing to the verso of the front wrap.A fascinating insight into nineteenth century book-keeping and a piece of Victorian history. In paper wraps. Significant discolouration and handling marks, with losses to back strip head and tail, and edge wear to wrap perimeters. Internally, final gathering detached, otherwise firmly bound. Light handling marks throughout, with pages generally clean and bright. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 842F31

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: book keeping waste book ledger finances waste book None

George Bubb Dodington; Henry Penruddocke Wyndham

The Diary of the Late George Bubb Dodington, Baron of Melcombe Regis: From March 8, 1749, to February 6, 1761

Salisbury; London, E. Easton; G. and T. Wilkie, 1784. Leather. The political diaries of George Bubb Dodington, an insightful look into Whig politics of the eighteenth century. A new edition, published in the same year as the first.Half-title and final leaf of adverts present.ESTC citation number T144755.This intriguing diary is one of the best sources on British politics in the eighteenth century, containing gossip of the government and significant figures within society at that time. George Dodington was a Whig politician, a collector, with his house in Hammersmith being the popular salon of political and cultural discussions. He was close friends with Frederick the Prince of Wales, the father of George III. He was also said to be part of a spy ring, collecting information about Jacobite activities, and has been described as an indefatigable schemer. These diaries were published posthumously twenty years after Dodington's death by Henry Penruddocke Wyndham, after his papers were left to him upon his death. In the original mottled calf binding. Externally, spine and extremities are a little discoloured. Joints are cracked, a little heavier to the front joint. A small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light rubbing to the boards and spine. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean with only the occasional spot. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the spine, 'Richard Millas&apos. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 852P42

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: The Diary of the Late George Bubb Dodington, Baron of Melcombe Regis george bubb dodington henry penruddocke wyndham politics george bubb dodington whig house of commons None

[Robert Dodsley]

The Oeconomy of Human Life

London, T. Rickaby; E. Harding, 1798. Leather. A smart edition of this philosophical rumination on humanity by Robert Dodsley, a nice illustrated edition. 'The Oeconomy of Human Life' is written as if by an eastern philosopher, giving moral lessons to the reader. This work was first published anonymously in 1751, with it's authorship quickly being falsely attributed to the Earl of Chesterfield. This led to the book being a great success, and running through many editions and translations within the century.Illustrated with engraved head- and tail-pieces throughout, with a total of forty-nine engravings.Written by Robert Dodsley, though his name does not appear on the title page of this work. Dodsley was a bookseller and publisher, publishing many of Samuel Johnson's works, helping him to finance his 'Dictionary&apos. He was briefly imprisoned for publishing Paul Whitehead's satirical poem 'Manners&apos. Engraved after Sylvester Harding.Bookplate of Edward Francis Witts to the front paste down. Gift inscription to the recto of the front endpaper, 'F. E. Witts, Presented to me by the Prince Hereditary of Saxe Gotha&apos. This is likely Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, the father of Prince Albert. Ernest fought against Napoleon during the Wars.The final four leaves are publisher's adverts. In a rebacked half calf binding, with marbled paper to the boards, with new endpapers. Externally, generally smart. Light bumping to the extremities. Small damp stain to the tail of the front joint. Small cracks to the head and tail of the joints. Light rubbing to the spine, including to the spine label. Small mark to the rear joint. Bookplate to the front paste down. Gift inscription to the recto of the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the occasional scattered spot. Small ink mark to page 96 and 97. Very Good . Ill.: [Sylvester Harding]. Very Good .

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Book number: 894P40

Catalogue: Social Sciences

Keywords: The Oeconomy of Human Life society robert dodsley philosophy society [Sylvester Harding]

[Robert Dodsley]

The Oeconomy of Human Life. Translated from an Indian Manuscript, Written by an Ancient Bramin. To Which Is Prefixed an Account of the Manner in Which the Said Manuscript Was Discovered. In a Letter from an English Gentlemen Now Residing in China to the Earl of E****

London, S. and E. Harding, 1795. Leather. Robert Dodsley's anonymous illustrated work 'The Oeconomy of Human Life', offering a series of moral lessons in the guise of an eastern philsopher. First thus, the first edition with these illustrations. 'The Oeconomy of Human Life' is written as if by an eastern philosopher, giving moral lessons to the reader. This work was first published anonymously in 1751, with it's authorship quickly being falsely attributed to the Earl of Chesterfield. This led to the book being a great success, and running through many editions and translations within the century. Written by Robert Dodsley, though his name does not appear on the title page of this work. Dodsley was a bookseller and publisher, publishing many of Samuel Johnson's works, helping him to finance his 'Dictionary&apos. He was briefly imprisioned for publishing Paul Whitehead's satirical poem 'Manners&apos. Dodsley also wrote 'Servitude: a Poem written by a Footman', 'A Muse in Livery, or the Footman's Miscellany', 'The Toy-Shop', and 'King and the Miller of Mansfield&apos. With illustrations throughout by Harding. Three pages of publisher's adverts to the rear. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso to the front endpaper, 'Frances Matilda Lie..&apos. In the original full straight grain morocco binding. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to the joints and to the extremities. Spine is cracking a little, with a little rubbing to the head and the tail, resulting in a very little loss. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light marking to the boards. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso to the front endpaper, 'Frances Matilda Lie..&apos. Internally, firmly bound. Pages have a touch of age-toning, with some spotting. Head of the title page has been repaired with an additional leaf adhered. The odd pencil marks to pages. Good . Ill.: Sylvester Harding. Good .

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Book number: 618P14

Catalogue: Social Sciences

Keywords: oeconomy economy human life robert dodsley economy china Sylvester Harding

John William Draper

Thoughts on the Future CIVIL Policy of America

New York, Harper & Brothers, 1865. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of John William Draper's work on the civil policy of America in the latter half of the twentieth century. The first edition of this work.John William Draper's work detailing his opinions on the civil policy of America, looking at climate, geography, immigrant, and political ideas.Written by John William Draper, an English-born American scientist, historian, and chemist, known for taking the first clear photograph of a female face and the moon.Ten pages of publisher's adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Some marks to the boards and spine, a little heavier to the rear board. Small puncture marks to the front free endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the odd spot and odd handling mark. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 728P18

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: Thoughts on the Future Civil Policy of America civil policy america john william draper civil policy policy politics None

Jean Francois Dubroca

La Politique Du Gouvernement Anglais Devoilee, Ou Tableau Historique de Toutes Les Manoeuvres Que Ce Gouvernement a Employees, Et de Tous Les Attentats Gu&Apos;IL a Commis Depuis 1789, Jusqu&Apos;a Ce Jour, Pour Empecher L&Apos;Establissement de la Libterte En France

Paris, Desessarts, 1789. First edition. Leather. A scarce first edition of this fascinating look at English foreign policy towards France at the end of the eighteenth century, written here in the original French. Illustrated with a frontispiece. A scarce work. The first edition of this work. In the original French. An interesting French work discussing politics and government in England, in particular looking at England's foreign policy and relations towards France. With the half-title. Illustrated with a frontispiece of a portrait of William Pitt. Written by Jean Francois Dubroca. Rebound in a quarter calf binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, though with dampstaining to the boards close to the joints. A little rubbing to the spine. Marking to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with the odd spot. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 654P26

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: politics french england government french J. F. Dubroca Dubroca Not Stated

John Dunning; Charles D. Delano

Reports of Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Court of King&Apos;S Bench in the Latter Part of the Reign of George the Second

Boston, George B. Reed, 1885. Cloth. A very scarce legal study on the last years of the reign of George II, detailing a few of the prominent cases that took place during that time. A very scarce work.Dunning's study into the cases brought to the Court of King's Bench during the last part of King George II's reign in 1753 and 1754, discussing fourteen cases in total.John Dunning, the 1st Baron Ashburton, was a lawyer and politicians, a member of parliament for the last twenty years of his life.Edited by Charles Delano, a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. In a quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing and marks to the boards and spine. A couple of small chips to the spine label. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some odd spots. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 759P8

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: Reports of Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Court of King's Bench in the Latter Part king george ii cases law king george ii charles delano john dunning None