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Paperback edition. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 104p ill 28cm. Subjects; Jones, Aled; history. Singers Wales Biography. Singing Jones, Aled Biographies. Musicians; biographies. Singers; biographies. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 343521

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance; from the library of R.W.S. Gibbs with the owner's signature and prize bookplate. Physical description; xi, 132 pages ; color maps (some folded) ; 22 cm. Notes; SIGNED by the author on a pasted in paper card. "The story of the Eighth Army's operations in the Mediterranean from El Alamein, 13 August 1942, to the crossing of the River Sangro in Italy, and subsequent operations there until 31 December 1943." An account of the activities of the Eighth Army, 13 August 1942 to 31 December 1943. Subjects; Montgomery of Alamein, Bernard Law Montgomery Viscount (1887-1976). Great Britain. Army. Army, Eighth. Great Britain. Army. Army, Eighth History. World War II, (1939-1945) Campaigns Africa, North. World War II, (1939-1945) Regimental histories Great Britain Eighth Army. Regimental histories. Military campaigns. World War II, (1939-1945) Campaigns Africa, North. World War II, (1939-1945) Regimental histories Great Britain Eighth Army. World War II, (1939-1945) Campaigns Italy Sicily. World War II, (1939-1945) Campaigns Italy. World War II, (1939-1945) Campaigns Africa, North. World War II, (1939-1945) Regimental histories Great Britain Eighth Army. World War II, (1939-1945) Regimental histories Eighth Army Great Britain. World War II, (1939-1945) Campaigns Africa, North. World War II, (1939-1945) Personal narratives, British. World War II, (1939-1945) Campaigns Egypt. El Alamein, Battle of, Egypt, 1942. World War II, (1939-1945) Campaigns Libya. World War II, (1939-1945) Campaigns Sicily. World War II, (1939-1945) Regimental histories Great Britain. North Africa. Great Britain. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 341887

Private Subscription Edition. 2 Volumes. Near fine copies in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.Provenance: Signed by both authors and inscribed to John Methuen. Limited edition of 450 of which this is number 439 and Vol.1 signed on back of half-title page by Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Physical description: 2 volumes, various paging. Subjects: Poor laws Great Britain History. Poor Great Britain. Local government Great Britain History. Poverty Great Britain. Webb, Sidney. Weeb, Beatrice. Great Britain history. Great Britain politics and government history. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 347667

Limited Edition. Poor copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; wear and tear as with age. Text remains in fine condition and without blemish.Includes 98 plates. Physical description; 98 plates. Notes; Limited edition, this is no. 619. Subjects; Degas.Peintures. Pastels. Dessins. Estampes. 3 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 344046

First Edition. Good set bound in the original cloth with leather gilt-blocked labels to the spines. Slight wear and tear as with age. Remains well preserved overall; bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; 2 volumes (I & II) : illustrations ; 35 cm. Notes; "Versteigerung Dienstag den 4. Dezember 1917, und die folgenden Tage . Berlin." Venue: Date of sale: December 4-5, 1917. Contents; 1. Bd. Die italienischen Gemälde, verzeichnet von M.J. Friedländer.--2. Bd. Die Niederländischen, französischen und deutschen Gemälde, verzeichnet von M.J. Friedländer. Subjects; Kaufmann, Richard von (1849-1908). Kaufmann, Richard von (1849-1908). Art collections ; Catalogs. Painting ; Private collections. Art objects Private collections. Painting Private collections Germany Berlin ; Catalogs. Genre; Illustrated. 6 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 348040

First Edition. Poor disbound copy. Some slight wear and tear as with age. Text remains well preserved overall; bright and clean. Physical description; 45 plates phot. 33 x 25 cm. Notes; No clear publication date given. Subjects; chateau de chantilly . Stained Glass windows. Raphael. 2 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 346896

Worn set bound in half aniline calf over marble boards with gilt titles to the spines. Wear and tear as with age (with loss to the spine). Remains well preserved overall; bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; 3 vols. : ill. ; 23 cm. Notes; Vol. 1: A.-C. - vol. 2: D.-L. - vol. 3: M.-Z. (all 1860) - vol. 4: Supplement (1878). Subjects; Industrial arts ; Dictionaries. Technology ; Dictionaries. Manufactures ; Dictionaries. Mines and mineral resources ; Dictionaries. Manufacturing processes Great Britain History 19th century ; Dictionaries. Technology. Dictionaries. Genres; Dictionary. Illustrated. 4 Kg. Fifth Edition, Chiefly Rewritten and Greatly Enlarged.

Seller Inventory # 346443

Second Edition. Worn set bound in quarter leather over marble boards with paper labels to the spines. Wear and tear as with age. Text remains well preserved overall; bright and clean. Includes previous owner's inscription. Physical description; six volumes. Subjects; Children's literature. 18th century Children's literature. John Aikin (1747-1822). 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 344908

First Edition. Near fine set in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 2 volumes (879 pages) : illustrations ; 27 cm. Notes; Includes index. Contents; Vol. 1 : Adam-Gois ; vol. 2 : Goujon-Warin et anonymes. Subjects; Musée du Louvre ; Catalogs. Musée du Louvre. Département des sculptures ; Catalogs. Sculpture, French ; Catalogues. Sculpture France Paris ; Catalogues. Sculpture, French ; Catalogs. Sculpture France Paris ; Catalogs. Sculpture, Renaissance France ; Catalogs. Sculpture, French 17th century ; Catalogs. Sculpture, French 18th century ; Catalogs. Sculpture, French 19th century ; Catalogs. Sculpture Renaissance France. Sculpture Modern France. Genres; Catalogue. Illustrated. 2 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 348649

1st Edition. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth over beveled boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Provenance: author's presentation copy, signed. Physical description: xxxii, 376, 32 p. : facsim. ; 20 cm. Subjects: Michelangelo Buonarroti 1475-1564.Raphael 1483-1520.Drawing, Italian 16th century. Art criticism Great Britain. 2 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 345494

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling and rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xii, 233 p. illus. (incl. maps) XXV pl. (incl. front.) 22 cm. Subjects; Dinosaurs. Paleontology Great Britain. Paleozoology. Paleontology Mesozoic. Prehistory. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 348092

1st Edition in this form. 4 Volumes. Very good copies in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Top edge gilt. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.Limited to 1000 sets. Physical description: 4 volumes illustrations 23 cm. Subjects: Moryson, Fynes 1566-1630. Moryson, Fynes 1566-1630 Travel.Tyrone's Rebellion (1597-1603). Europe Description and travel 17th-18th centuries. Europe Description and travel; Early works to 1800. Travel writing Europe 17th century; Sources. 2 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 346552

Facsimile reprint. Near fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Spine bands and panel edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xxxii, 245, [3]p.,plates ; 8°. Subjects; Beckford, William 1709-1770; works. English literature. English literature 18th century. English literature, 1745-1800 Texts Facsimiles. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 346300

1st Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.Association copy with 3 page letter on House of Commons paper to Macmillan (publisher) referencing Churchhill by Sir Krox Cunningham (?). Physical description: 511 pages: illustrations, portraits, maps (some folded); 22 cm. Subjects: Korean War, 1950-1953.Warfare history. 20th century war history. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 343784

First Edition. Good copy in original title-blocked cloth with some wear and tear as with age. Sun-toning to the spine and boards. Front board starting. Remains well-preserved overall; bright and clean. Physical description; vol. I (only): xxxv, 687 p. ; 25 cm. Subjects; India Economic conditions. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 342794

New Edition. Provenance: Home counties' newspaper copy. Fine copy bound in contemporary aniline calf. Physical description; 140 pages frontispiece 18 cm. Subjects; Bedford, Francis Russell Duke of 1765-1802. Woburn (England) Description and travel. Bedfordshire (England). Woburn Abbey. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 341941

1st Limited Edition. Near fine copy, finely bound in gilt-blocked half leather. Raised spine bands. Top edge gilt. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Limited edition numbered to 485 of which this is number 403. Physical description: 3 preliminary leaves, [III]-V, 281, [3] pages color illustrations, color plates 27 cm. Notes: Text is in French. Subjects: Fiction. French fiction. 19th century fiction. Aphrodite. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 347853

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 62 pages. Subjects; Ethics Addresses, essays, lectures. Theology, Doctrinal ; Popular works. Christianity Addresses, essays, lectures. Essays.Christianity. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 346456

First Edition. Jevons's last published work. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; (vii pages, 1 leaf, 166 pages). Subjects; Labor laws and legislation Great Britain.Working class Great Britain.Labor unions Law and legislation. Arbitration agreements, Commercial.Labor movement Great Britain. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 345221

1st Edition. Very good copy in the original quarter title-blocked cloth over illustrated boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: viii, 110 p., ci leaves of plates: ill. ; 26 cm. Subjects: Advertising cards. Engraving-Collectors and collecting. Advertising cards Collectors and collecting. Engraving and Engravings history. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 343911

2nd Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Provenance: Lord Selbourne's copy with his bookplate signed and inscribed by the author. Physical description: 36 pages. Subjects: Guidebooks. 19th century guidebooks. Description and travel. England description and travel. Yorkshire description and travel. 19th century description and travel, Yorkshire. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 346837

1st Edition. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Provenance: Signed by author to Lady Methuen with an additional author signed letter loosely inserted. Limited run of 1525 copies of which this is number 996. Physical description: 1 preliminary leaf, 7-27 pages, 1 leaf 30 cm. Subjects: Fine books England London; Specimens. Fine books.Bookplates. England London. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 346519

First edition. Provenance: Bookplate of the University of Liverpool. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly bumped and rubbed as with age. Internally, bright and clean. Frontispiece is accompanied by a guard sheet. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: xv, 255 pages illustrations 30 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: Architecture Egypt. Islamic architecture Egypt. Architecture Palestine. Islamic architecture Palestine. Architecture, Islamic Palestine. Islamic architecture. Egypt. Middle East Palestine. Genre: Bibliography. Illustrated. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 339962

First Edition. Near fine copies in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remain particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; 2 vols. Subjects; Military history. Napoleon Bonaparte 1769-1821; history. Historical figures. French history. France; war history. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 339388

First Edition. Good copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked and blind-bordered cloth, edges very slightly toned. Some wear and tear as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description; 416 pages. Notes; No clear publication date given. Subjects; Orpen, William Sir (1878-1931). Arts, Fine History. Painting. Art. Art History. Painting History. Art. Arts, Fine History. Art History. Painting History. Painting General histories and surveys. Art - History. Genres; Bibliography. History. 2 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 348651

1st Translated Edition. 4 Volumes. Good copies in the original cloth with paper labels to the spines. Boards dust-toned. Hinges starting. Spine bands and panel edges slightly bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Provenance: Paul Methuen's copies. Physical description: 4 volumes. Notes: Translated from the 2nd Russian Edition. Subjects: Russia History Nicholas II, 1894-1917. Soviet Union History Revolution, 1917-1921. 19th century history. 2 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 347848

1st Edition. Good copy in the original illustrated, paper-covered boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat edge-nicked and dust-toned as with age. Some wear around the spine cover edges. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Provenance: Previous owner's inscription. Physical description: 64 pages: color illustrations; 23 cm. Contents: A true story -- The boys and the apple-tree -- Sophia's fools-cap -- Frances keeps her promise -- Careless Matilda -- The violet -- The orphan -- The disappointment -- James and the shoulder of mutton -- The good-natured girls -- To a little girl that has told a lie -- Dirty Jim -- Meddlesome Matty -- The butterfly -- The gaudy flower -- George and the chimney-sweep -- Deaf Martha -- The little cripple's complaint -- Negligent Mary -- The spider -- For a naughty little girl -- The child's monitor -- The chatterbox -- Jane and Eliza -- Sleepy Harry -- Washing and dressing -- The vulgar little lady -- The wooden doll and the wax doll -- The baby's dance -- The pin -- The cow -- Come and play in the garden -- Little girls must not fret -- The field daisy -- Learning to go alone -- Finery -- Greedy Richard -- The holidays -- The village green -- Mischief -- About the little girl that beat her sister -- The apple-tree. Subjects: Conduct of life; Juvenile fiction. Illustrated children's books. Children's poetry. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 347789

First Edition. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 2 v. : ill. ; 20cm. Subjects; Ehlers, Otto E. (Otto Ehrenfried) 1855-1895 Travel Southeast Asia. Indochina Description and travel 19th century. Indochina Description and travel. French Indochina Description and travel. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 347701

New Edition. Near fine copy, finely bound in full elaborately blind and gilt-tooled aniline calf. All edges gilt. Minor scattered foxing, text remains clear. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: 210 pages: illustrations; 22 cm. Contents: Preface -- Horatius -- The battle of the Lake Regillus -- Virginia -- The prophecy of Capys.Subjects' Rome History; Poetry. Rome history. 19th century texts; Rome. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 347664

1st Edition. Poor copy in original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine band damaged and worn with front cover loose. Some staining to boards. Text remains clear without blemish. Physical description: viii, 115 p. : ill. Subjects: Whitby and Pickering RailwayNorth Eastern Railway.Railroads; Early works to 1850. North Yorkshire (England) Description and travel. Yorkshire (England) Description and travel.England Guide books.Yorkshire, England Description. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 346850