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John Macdiarmid - Lives of British Statesmen - 2 volumes -

John Macdiarmid, Lives of British Statesmen, Longman Hurst, , uniform size 14.5x21cm, book plates to inner boards, light foxing near portraits, a very nice and sound set.Volume pages, cloth page marker present.Life of Sir Thomas More with portrait.Life of William Cecil, Lord Burleigh with portrait. Volume , xvi pages, cloth page marker present. Life of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford with portrait.Life of Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon with portrait.Leather spines and corners on decorated boards, unusual decorative swags, gilt motif on spines.Shipped by recorded delivery Read More

John Keats (British Library Writers' Lives)

£ John Keats (British Library Writers' Lives) By Stephen Hebron Paperback Brand new. In good condition. Refer photos. Postage included to UK only. Payment within 48 hours before item is released. No returns. No combined shipping. Kindly message us if you're not pleased with your purchase before you leave any feedback. Much appreciated. Thank you! Read More

John Keats (British Library Writers' Lives)

£ John Keats (British Library Writers' Lives) By Stephen Hebron Paperback Brand new. In good condition. Refer photos. Postage included to UK only. Payment within 48 hours before item is released. No returns. No combined shipping. Kindly message us if you're not pleased with your purchase before you leave any feedback. Much appreciated. Thank you! Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Thomas Bewick -A History of British Birds - 2 volumes -

Thomas Bewich - A History of British Birds - 2 Volumes - Newcastle, J. Blackwell Printer Rebound in brown buckram.New endpapers and gilt titles.Over 400 Illustration and woodcuts. Foxing throughout the two volumes.Volume 1: A History of British Birdscontaining the History and Description of Land Birds.xxxviii, 329 pages + 46 pages..Volume 2: A History of British Birdscontaining the History and Description of Water Birds.xxii, 361 pages + 43 pages.Previous owners signatures on inside datingin succession from to . All were membersof the same family, generations apart.Shipped and insured by recorded delivery. Read More

John Horne Tooke - The Diversions of Purley - 2 volumes-

Beautiful, fully bound in mottled calf. Ex-library copy, but only very few library marks. Some normal signs of wear, and slight foxing to some pages -but generally in very good condition. Volume 1 - is a 2nd edition (534 pages) and Volume 2 - is a 1st edition - ] pagesJohn Tooke was a supporter of John Wilkes (the radical 18th century politician), and himself a political radical and grammarian. Tooke aided in founding a Society for supporting the Bill of Rights, in . Starting a subscription for the widows and orphans of the Americans “murdered by the king’s troops at Lexington and Concord,” he was tried and found guilty of libel and sentenced to a year’s imprisonment. Whilst incarcerated he began to write ‘The Diversions of Purley.'Throughout the author constantly refers to his imprisonment and trial. Read More

Lives of the Novelists: A History of Fiction in 294 Lives

No previous author has attempted a book such as this: a complete history of novels written in the English language,from the genre's seventeenth-century origins to the present day. In the spirit of Dr. Johnson’s Lives of the Poets, acclaimed critic and scholar John Sutherland selects 294 writers whose works illustrate the best of every kind of fiction—from gothic,penny dreadful,and pornography to fantasy,romance,and high literature. Each author was chosen,Professor Sutherland explains,becaus

Richard South - The Moths of the British Isles - 2 volumes -

Richard South - The Moths of the British Isles. The Wayside and Woodland Series - Frederick Warne & Co., vols. Sm.8vo. - pp. - In blue cloth covers with gilt to front and spine and gilt moth design - 18 x 13 cmThese books are accompanied by one boxing of collection with butterflyA Handy pocket guide with descriptive text.First Series; The Families Sphingidae to Noctuidae. With coloured figures and drawings of early stages. Edited and revised by H. M. Edelston and D. S. Fletcher.Second Series; Comprising the families Lasiocampidae to Hepialidae.Volume II With original illustrated dustwrappers.In very good conditions with good dustwrapper.(Dw’s in protective plastic sleeves, some rubbing to edges, with some chips.)Two inscription to second blank page, small lose lower corner on half title page.Volume I Removed remains to front endpaper.With colour and b/w many many plates and illustrations in text.Series 1 covering Sphinidae, Endromidae, Saturniidae, Notodontidae, Thyatiridae, Drepandae, Lymantriidae & Noctuidae. Series 2 covers; Lasiocampidae, Artiidae, Geometridae, Cossidae, Limacodidae, Zygaenidae, Sesiidae and Hepialidae.I not guaranteed not that the box provided with glass with the butterfly arrive intact during the sendingWill shipped with track and trace Read More

Longman Anthology of British Literature - all 4 volumes

Longman Anthology of British Literature in four volumes in good condition. Paperback. At this price it's a bargain! Volume 1 is a single big book. Covers literature up till the 18th century. Volume 2 is in three smaller books. Covers literature from the Romantics to 20th Century. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Henry Seebohm - A History of British Birds - 4 Volumes -

Henry Seebohm - A History of British Birds, with Coloured Illustrations of Their Eggs. - R. H. Porter {publisher], -First editions - Half-leather on green pebbled boards. Marbled endpapers. Gilt top page-edge - 25.5 x 16.5 cm.A true first edition set in lovely condition. Volume 1: [published ] xxiii, 614 pages + in-text illustrations.Volume 2: [published ] xxxiii, 600 pages + in-text illustrations.Volume 3: [published ] xxiv, 684 pages + in-text illustrations.Volume 4: [published pages + 68 plates, all present as listed.(Total 4)Shipped and insured by recorded delivery. Read More

F.O. Morris - A History of British Birds - 6 volumes -

F.O. Morris - A History of British Birds - George Bell and Sons, London, volumes - ca. 16 x 25 cmFor sale are the six volumes (of total 6 volumes) with text pages only, content loose(ning), bindings partly worn.The books come under their original unif. gilt and blind-stamped cloth, with gilt illustration.The image on the cover is blindstamped and decorated in gold on the front, and blindstamped only on the back.The text-pages are in a good condition, with some pages with tears.I bought these books in this "butchered" condition at auction-house. Copy of the original auction text available on request.Will be sent fully insured. Read More

John Mason - De opmerkende Christen - 2 volumes in 1 binding

John Mason - de opmerkende Christen, bezig in het beschouwen der byzondere deugden van een godsdienstig mensch, in de betrekking tot zich zelven, tot God, tot Jezus Christus en tot zyne medemenschen - 1st + 2nd volume - Rotterdam, Jacob Burgvliet, pp - full-parchment binding - cmCondition: good.Two volumes in 1 binding. Original blind-stamped parchment binding. This is a bit hollow at the front, and somewhat tanned on the back, in particular at the top. The first title page is slightly discoloured. In front the bookblock is a bit loose from the cover, but everything is still attached. In front two text pages with minor paper loss at the top. Some slight (moisture) spots in the book. Original and complete with 25 full-page engravings.Really extremely rare. Read More

John Mason - De opmerkende Christen - 2 volumes in 1 binding

John Mason - de opmerkende Christen, bezig in het beschouwen der byzondere deugden van een godsdienstig mensch, in de betrekking tot zich zelven, tot God, tot Jezus Christus en tot zyne medemenschen - 1st + 2nd volume - Rotterdam, Jacob Burgvliet, pp - full-parchment binding - cmCondition: good.Two volumes in 1 binding. Original blind-stamped parchment binding. This is a bit hollow at the front, and somewhat tanned on the back, in particular at the top. The first title page is slightly discoloured. In front the bookblock is a bit loose from the cover, but everything is still attached. In front two text pages with minor paper loss at the top. Some slight (moisture) spots in the book. Original and complete with 25 full-page engravings.Really extremely rare (3 copies in STCN). Read More

I Was There-The Human Story of the Great War of , by Sir John Hammerton,Volumes 1-4

I Was There-The Human Story of the Great War of , by Sir John Hammerton,Volumes 1-4 Feel free to get in touch if interested. Pick up from Keston (SE London) only.

William Wordsworth (British Library Writers' Lives)

£ William Wordsworth (British Library Writers' Lives) Paperback Brand new. In good condition. Refer photos. Postage included to UK only. Payment within 48 hours before item is released. No returns. No combined shipping. Kindly message us if you're not pleased with your purchase before you leave any feedback. Much appreciated. Thank you! Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Charlotte Bronte (British Library Writers' Lives)

£ Charlotte Bronte (British Library Writers' Lives) Paperback Brand new. In good condition. Refer photos. Postage included to UK only. Payment within 48 hours before item is released. No returns. No combined shipping. Kindly message us if you're not pleased with your purchase before you leave any feedback. Much appreciated. Thank you! Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

William Shakespeare (British Library Writers' Lives)

£ William Shakespeare (British Library Writers' Lives) Paperback Brand new. In good condition. Refer photos. Postage included to UK only. Payment within 48 hours before item is released. No returns. No combined shipping. Kindly message us if you're not pleased with your purchase before you leave any feedback. Much appreciated. Thank you! Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

2 prints - Unknown artist (18th century) - The lives of

Are you interested in this item?This item is up for auction at Catawiki. Please click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the Catawiki website. Catawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available. Our weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any store. Two engravings, one fro the 18th century on fresh laid paper, another from the early 19th century. With various views of how Laplanders gather food, travel, and showing their daily routines. Fascinating historical depictions on How they ride sledge by an Rain-deer, or carry their goods. Read more

Elizabeth & Robert Browning (British Library Writers' Lives)

£ Elizabeth & Robert Browning (British Library Writers' Lives) Paperback Brand new. In good condition. Refer photos. Postage included to UK only. Payment within 48 hours before item is released. No returns. No combined shipping. Kindly message us if you're not pleased with your purchase before you leave any feedback. Much appreciated. Thank you! Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Elizabeth & Robert Browning (British Library Writers' Lives)

£ Elizabeth & Robert Browning (British Library Writers' Lives) Paperback Brand new. In good condition. Refer photos. Postage included to UK only. Payment within 48 hours before item is released. No returns. No combined shipping. Kindly message us if you're not pleased with your purchase before you leave any feedback. Much appreciated. Thank you! Read More

Dr Who - Secret Lives of Monsters. £2 Very good condition.

Dr Who - Secret Lives of Monsters. £2 Very good condition. Hard back book. Ad ID:

11 volumes: The Birds of the British Isles (Bannerman&Lodge)

Books compendium: Birds of the British Isles Vols 2-12 Bonnerman and Lodge Please contact me by email if interested (serious offers only) Read More

John Cassell - Cassell's History of England - 8 Volumes

Eight volume set. The text revised throughout, and profuselyillustrated with new and original drawings by the best artists.Each volume has xii, 612 pages + full-page and in-text illustrations.Decorative embossed gilt coversand spines. Speckled page edges.Varying endpapers. Overall good condition.A comprehensive and detailed set. Volume I.From the Roman Invasion to the War of the Roses.Volume II.From the War of the Roses to the Great Rebellion.Volume III.From the Great Rebellion to the Fall of MarlboroughVolume IV.From the Fall of Marlborough to the Peninsular War.Volume V.From the Peninsular War to the death of Sir Robert Peel.Volume VI.From the death of Sir Robert Peelto illness of the Prince of Wales.Volume VII.From the illness of the Prince of Wales to the British Occupation of Egypt.Volume VIII.From the British Occupation of Egypt to the opening of Parliament .Heavy set g.Shipped and insured by recorded delivery. Read More

T. A. Coward - The Birds of the British Isles - 3 Volumes -

T. A. Coward - The Birds of the British Isles - Warne & Co., - Hardcovers - 13.5 x 17.5 cm.Volume 1: First Series: The Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs pages - 325 plates & illustrations, 252 in colour.Volume 2: Second Series: The Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs - 384 pages - 269 plates & illustrations, 203 in colour.Volume 3: Third Series: The Birds of the British Isles, Migration and Habits - 257 pages + 29 page index + 136 plates & illustrations, 68 in colour.Beautiful set, embossed covers with gilt bird relief, gilt lettering and black borders.Gilt lettering on spines, picturesque endpapers. All volumes in near fine condition.Complete with very good dust jackets.Shipped and insured in carton by recorded delivery (too heavy and bulky, not suitable for padded package). Read More

T. A. Coward - The Birds of the British Isles - 3 Volumes -

T. A. Coward - The Birds of the British Isles. Colour illustrations by Archibald Thorburn and others. Phorographic Illustrations by Richard Kerton and others.Volume 1. First Series: The Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs - 400 pages + 325 plates & illustrations [252 colour].Volume 2. Second Series: The Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs - 384 pages + 269 plates & illustrations [203 colour].Volume 3. Third Series: The Birds of the British Isles, Migration and Habits -257 pages + 29 page index + 136 plates & illustrations [68 colour].Beautiful set, embossed covers with gilt bird relief. Gilt lettering and black borders. Gilt lettering on spines, picturesque endpapers.All volumes in near fine condition.Complete with very good dust jackets.Shipped and insured by recorded delivery. Read More

Three volumes of Sermons by John Wesley printed in Dublin in

Three volumes 4,5 and 6 of a SIx Volume Series. (At right of the first photograph). Sermons by John Wesley. Printed in Dublin in Antique, so worn with time. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

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