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New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1891. Half-Leather. Very Good. Complete eight-volume set, each volume bound in half-leather with marbled boards borded in gilt, banded spines with gilt titles and decoration, gilded head edges, marbled endpapers. Pages clean save for mild toning in the margins throughout, a small and faintly inky water stain at the lower bound corners of Volume III, mild rippling along the head edges in Volume V, and small water stains at the heel edges of three other volumes; all bindings remain square and tight, the leather somewhat darkened about the spine heel on five volumes and worn with occasional spots of exposure at the free corners, more gently rubbed at spine ends, with the occasional nick or scratch along the spine and occasional, mild flaking along front hinges, the marbled boards showing chipping at head and heel edges and surface scuffs on the back of Volume VIII and on the front of Volume VI, otherwise lovely. xix + 625, xvi + 699, xii + 591, xv + 606, xvi + 602,…
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COLLECTED WORKS (WARWICK EDITION) 32 VOLS COMPLETE
by LYTTON, EDWARD BULWER
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Boston: Dana Estes & Company, 1900. Leather_bound. NEAR FINE. One of the most prolific Victorian novelists, Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton early on addressed the deeper issues of egoism vs. social responsibility. A prolific novelist, Bulwer-Lytton also achieved success as a dramatist, as well as a politician, having served in Parliament. He is also known for having first coined or used the phrases: "The Pen is Mightier Than The Sword", "The Almighty Dollar" and "The Great Unwashed" as well as the timeless, if oft-bowlderized phrase which began PAUL CLIFFORD, one of his novels: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents..." This is Warwick Edition, which was the most lavish of the several dozen odd-bindings in which these works have been issued. This set numbered 406 out of 1000 sets. Gorgeous three-quarter bound in brown Morocco over smoky-blue marbled boards, with matching endpapers. Ruled in gilt at corners and between the five raised bands. Minor rubbing and wear to edges and corners to about half of the volumes, but it's clear that most of these books have never been read. Very tight binding. Top edge gilt;foredge and tail untrimmed. Stunning example of late nineteenth century fine binding. Published around 1900.
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- Keywords IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT; LORD EDWARD GEORGE BULWER-LYTTON; THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD
A History of England in the Eighteenth Century (Complete in Eight Volumes)
by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole
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The Works of Honore de Balzac - Complete 32 Volume Set
by Balzac, Honore de
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This 32 volume set of the works of Honore de Balzac is bound in burgundy colored cloth with paste-on labels on the spine. Some of the volumes show slight wear at corners or edges, and some of the spine labels show chipping. Some volumes have a former owner's name or bookplate inside. The books are in overall Good Condition, and were issued by the publisher without dustjackets. The pages have rough cut edges, and each volume contains three or four engraved illustrations. The text is in English. Shipping costs will be individually quoted depending upon shipping method and destination.The 32 volumes contain the following stories:The Seamy Side of History, A Prince of Bohemia, A Man of Business, Gaudissart II, Sarrasine, Facino Cane, Z. Marcas, An Episode Under the Terror, At the Sign of the Cat and Racket, The Ball at Sceaux, The Purse, , Madame Firmiani, Pierrette - Part One of The Celibates, The Vicar of Tours - Part Two of The Celibates, Cousin Betty, The Quest of the Absolute, The Unknown…
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Fifteen volumes of opera music for the piano
by various
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various: various. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Fifteen late 19th century volumes of opera scores for piano by renowned composers including Mozart, Bellini, Donizetti and Verdi. This collection was the property of W. G. Moehring, likely of the famed Moehring musical family, who commissioned these custom fine bindings in stamped leather. Penciled musical notations indicate that the owner was undoubtedly a musician. Five raised bands and six compartments on each spine with the composer and the name of the opera in gilt letters. The name "W. G. Moehring" is gilt stamped on each cover in Gothic lettering. All edges are beautifully gilt. Various bookseller's stamps mostly from Philadelphia. Various publishers including Chabal (Paris), Gambogi Freres-editors de musique (Paris). BELLINI -- La Sonnambula BELLINI -- E Puritani DONIZETTI -- Don Pasquale -- front hinge starting, page 69/70 loose DONIZETTI -- Lucrezia Borgia -- front hinge starting DONIZETTI -- Lucia di Lammermoor --…
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The Dramatick Writings of Will. Shakspere with the Notes of All the Various Commentators (Bell's Edition) [20 vols - complete] [WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE]
by SHAKESPEARE, William (1564–1616)
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London: John Bell, 1788. First Edition, thus. Half Leather. Good to Very Good. Printed Complete From the Best Editions of Sam. Johnson and Geo. Steevens. 12mo (15cm). Complete in 20 volumes, with essays by Samuel Johnson, George Steevens, many of the plays with separate, lengthy, very detailed annotations, setting out bibliographical issues, printing history and the like. An important scholarly reference for the time, gathering together numerous essays and commentaries on the plays. Under Bell's direction, these sets would have been issued at a competitive price. Prolegomena, Vol I: frontis. portrait engraving of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, with the facing engraved dedication page by John Bell to His Royal Highness George Prince of Wales. A collection of Prefaces, including Pope, Johnson, Warburton and Heminge and Condell's preface to the folio edition of 1623. Prolegomena, Vol II: engraved frontis portrait of E. Malone (Edward), engraved portrait of David Garrick, Nicholas Rowe with…
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THE TALMUD. 35 VOLUMES (COMPLETE)
by BABYLONIAN TALMUD- SONCINO PRESS - FIRST EDITION OF FIRST ENGLISH TALMUD TRANSLATION - RARE WITH ORIGINAL DUST-JACKETS
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London: The Soncino Press, 1935. 1st Edition . Original Cloth w. Dust Jackets. Very Good. 8vo- Big. 1935-1952. COMPLETE SET of 35 volumes, incl. Index Volume. Upper edges gilt. WITH THE ORIGINAL DUST JACKETS. Two of the volumes have the original dust jackets from other volumes (originally from other volume numbers) and have a small paper label added to fit them to their correct volume number (please see last photograph) On one volume the dust jacket has a small missing part at the spine side only. OTHERWISE A VERY GOOD , CLEAN AND FRESH COPY OF THIS FIRST EDITION OF THE FAMOUS ENGLISH SONCINO TALMUD. (very heavy item: 3 parcels of a total over 50 kg , additional shipping fees will apply for US postage+ $ 400, to Europe postage+ $ 180)
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WORKS OF WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY, 24 VOLS
by THACKERAY, William Makepeace
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1869. THACKERAY, William Makepeace. WORKS OF WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY, 24 VOLS. Illustrated by the author, Frederick WALKER, George DU MAURIER and Richard DOYLE. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1869. var. pp. 8vo., bound by Riviere & son in half green morocco with gilt rules, gilt ornamented spines in a floral motif, green cloth boards, marbled green endpapers, t.e.g. Spines sunned to brown. Top of spine of Vol. I is slightly chipped, some joints are a bit worn or tender. A lovely set nonetheless. Most volumes are illustrated by the author in b/w as noted; some are without any illustrations. The set: I. Vanity Fair I, illustrated by the author. II. Vanity Fair II, illustrated by the author. III. Pendennis I, illustrated by the author. IV. Pendennis II, illustrated by the author. V. The Newcomes I, illustrated by Richard Doyle. VI. The Newcomes II, illustrated by Richard Doyle. VII. The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., illustrated by George du Maurier. VIII. The Virginians I, illustrated by the author.…
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Including A Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
by Boswell, James
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London. John Murray. 1831. Very handsomely bound by Riviere and Sons in 3/4 gilt ruled crushed morocco and linen covered boards. Gilt ruled spine compartments with elaborate gilt tooled motifs. Gilt tooled raised bands. Marbled endsheets. t.e.g. 8vo. 5.5" x 8.5". A New Edition with numerous additions and notes by John Wilson Croaker. Illustrated with an engraved Frontis to each volume. This is the last Library Edition of Croaker's Boswell. Spines evenly attractively sunned. A Very Fine, pristine set in a stupendous binding.
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Essay on Physiognomy Calculated to Extend the Knowledge and the Love of Mankind
by Lavater, Rev. John Caspar
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London: H.D. Symonds, 1797. Octavo. The physiognomic classic that dominated the 18th and early 19th centuries with Bronte, Dickens, Hardy and even Oscar Wilde in this now discredited interpretation. Three volumes in four translated from the last Paris edition by Rev. C. Moore, Vol. 1: 243, Vol. 2 & 3: 186, 187-288 and Vol. 4: xi-[15]16-334pp., illustrated with several hundred engravings (356 full page engravings including the three frontispieces and one folding facsimile letter with a repair), bound in full tree calf, board edges decorated with a gilt roll, raised bands, double red morocco labels gilt, fully gilt decorated, top edges gilt, with the bookplate of Earl of Cromer (Evelyn Baring, 1841-1917) the British Consul-General in Egypt and a member of the influential Baring banking family. Joints lightly rubbed, closed tear to upper margin of page 90, monkey plate following page 125 has half of the folding plate lacking. A few small chips to heads but still quite nice.
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Museums of the World (36 volumes - complete)
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Kodansha, Tokyo , 1968 Book. Good. Hardcover. Japanese text with table of contents, list of plates and captions of each plate also in english.; Hardcover (white vellum with gilt lettering on spine covered by the dust jacket. In slipcase); 36.3 x 26.3 cm, 2.100 Kg, 184 pages, with colour and black and white plates (each volume); Used books with signs of wear, namely on the slipcases. Some of the dust jacket spines are: slightly faded, chipped, show wrinkles and tears. The interior is in good condition. Each of the slip cases has a sticker with the volume number in the spine, which helps to identify the volume number when the books are in a shelf, as the volume number appears in the front cover.; This 1965-1971 edition set consists of 36 volumes showing illustrations of the main works of art, such as paintings, sculptures, ceramics, etc. from the following museums: Volume 1: Musée du Louvre (I of II); Volume 2: Musée du Louvre (II of II); Volume 3: British Museum (I of II); Volume 4:…
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The Ohio Farmer Magazine: Jan. 1953 thru Dec.1957 Vol 211 thru Vol 220. (24 Issues Bound as One/ 5 Book Set for total of 120 Issues)
by Earl W. McMunn
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Copper-Harman-Slocum Inc, 1953-01-01. Hardcover. Good. 0x0x0. (1953-1957) 5 Books containing 24 issues each of this magazine published bi-monthly. Large folio sized book. All five in good to very good condition. Boards with minimal wear, few bumps, light scratches and rubbing. All magazines intact in bindings, with color covers and many color and B&W period ads. Toning to pages. No library markings. No ownership markings. A very rare find.
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Dark Mountain Issue No. 1
by Kingsnorth, Paul, and Dougald Hine, editors
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The Dark Mountain Project, 2010. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Inscribed by editor Dougald Hine on half title: "Iona - Happy Belated Birthday! Much love, Dougald X". The first issue of the pioneering environmental journal Dark Mountain, which diverges from other eco-oriented publications in its dark tone and its recognition that we are living in an age of inescapable loss. Essays, poetry, artworks, visionary texts. Miniscule crunches at top and bottom of back hinge, otherwise new condition..
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The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World (3 Volumes)
by Fernand Braudel
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The Folio Society, 2000. Hardcover . Must-Have. Would 100% gift this book! It's in great used book condition, with only the barest of shelfwear on the edges. In slipcase, which has minor wear and an unfortunate paint line on the back - easily hidden against the back of a bookcase! All books on our shelves are good condition - lightly read or worn - unless otherwise indicated. The Bluestocking Bookshop provides high-quality used and new books and gift items at deep discounts. Shipping media mail. Follow on Instagram for New Arrival stories and bookseller recommendations.
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Reference Library of Hispanic America: A Four Volume Set
by Benson, Sonia G., ed
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Farmington Hills, Mich.: Gale, 2003. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover 1sts, 4tos, all 4 vols. vg, no djs; spine ends bumped; top corners of v.3 and 4 bumped; bump to bottom edge of v.1. Please be aware shipping this set internationally will require additional fees above our standard rates.
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The American Heritage History of American Presidency
by American Heritage Co. R. M. Ketchum, Editor
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Theis book is in box case with three books. It is in excellent condition. Almost new. It is the story of how American precidency was created and the power behind it. Fascinating book to have. Great resource for School and college students.Amazing photographs and illustrations.
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A Variorum Commentary on the Poems of John Milton: Volumes One, Two, and Four. Three Volumes in Five Books.
by Milton, John. Edited by Merritt Y. Hughes
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New York: Columbia University. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Three Volumes in FIVE Books, consists of Vols. 1, 2 and 4 of the set. Missing Volume 3. Vol. 1, 1970: 'The Latin and Greek Poems' by Douglas Bush and 'The Italian Poems' by J.E. Shaw & A. Bartlett Giamatti, vg (bumped corners) in vg+ dj. Vol 2 , 1972: 'The Minor English Poems' by A.S.P. Woodhouse & Douglas Bush. Part 1 is vg (spine ends and corners bumped, scratch on front board), no dj. Pt. 2 is vg (bumped spine ends) in vg dj (edgeworn). Pt. 3 is vg (spine ends and top corners bumped), no dj. Vol. 4, 1975: 'Paradise Regained' by Walter McKellar, vg (bumped spine ends and corners) in vg dj (faded spine). Please be aware that shipping this item will require extra charges above our standard rate.
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Bufton's Universal Cyclopaedia: Volume 1, A to Deism; Volume 2, DeKalb to Keller; Volume 3, Kelp to Rhodes; and Volume 4, Rhodes to Zyrians. A Four Volume Set.
by Bufton, James D. (Managing Editor)
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Kansas City, Missouri: Bufton, 1919. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. First Editions, no additional printings or editions stated; 4tos, three-quarter textured black cloth with black cloth boards, marbled edges and eps; overall, vg (boards rubbed and worn; cloth frayed where overlaps textured corners; shelfworn; spine ends bumped and very heavily worn; pages toned; white stains on boards of v2; v3 cracked at first blank rear flyleaf; v4 cracked at Roman Candle and at Thomson). Please be aware shipping this set priority or internationally will require additional postage.
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Reprints of Articles Published by Members of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan. Four Volume Set.
by Miller, Norman F., ed
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Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan Press. Hardcover. Very Good-. Four volumes, first volume, October 1939-November 1944; second volume, December 1944-November 1950; third volume, marked Vol. V, 1950-56; and fourth volume, January 1957-December 1963. First three vols. marbled boards with blue cloth spines, fourth grey boards with blue cloth spine of a different shade; all have mimeographed table of contents bound in with offprints on many different types of paper (many include the original wraps). Overall, vg- (cocked; boards rubbed and soiled; edges worn; corners worn to boards; tears to corners of fourth vol; stain to spine of third vol; pages toning).
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Our Mutual Friend: Household Edition
by Charles Dickens
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Charles Dickens' Our Mutual Friend complete in four volumes. Part of Hurd & Houghton's "Works of Charles Dickens. Household Edition." One B&W illustration in each volume with tipped-in protective tissue. Black cloth (faded) with gilt lettering and publisher medallion on spine; gilt medallion on front.FON on FFEP of each volume.Covers are faded, stained, and bumped, with wear on corners and the tops & heels of spines. Volume 4 has a tear up the spine hinge and across the spine. Endpapers are discolored. Pages are age tanned and foxed. Volume 1 & 2 are cracked at half-title page.
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David Copperfield: Household Edition
by Charles Dickens
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Charles Dickens' David Copperfield complete in four volumes. Part of Sheldon's "Works of Charles Dickens. Household Edition." One B&W illustration in each volume with tipped-in protective tissue. Black cloth (faded) with gilt lettering and publisher medallion on spine; gilt medallion on front.FON on FFEP of each volume.Covers are faded, stained, and bumped, with fraying on corners and the top & heels of spines. Pages are age tanned with occasional stains. All volumes are cracked at half title. Volume 4 protective tissue is loose.
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Correspondance Comlete de Madame Duchesse d'Orleans, Vol. 1 & 2
by M. G. Brunet
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Charpentier 1886, 2 volume set.French Language. Dark red boards are sturdy with light scuff marks. Little edgewear. Gold lettering on spine is clean and bright. Pages are heavily foxed, but text is clean and unmarked. Deckled edges are soiled. Previous owner's label is on first page of vol. 2. In
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