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London: Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts, & Green, 1863. [5], viii-xvi, 538pp. Without half-title. Contemporary Harrow School prize binding, richly gilt-tooled red diced calf, A.E.G. Lightly rubbed. Marbled endpapers, prize-plate to FEP, scattered spotting. A revised edition of historian and Whig politician Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron Macaulay's (1800-1859) selected speeches, predominantly delivered before the House of Commons, on such matters as the 'Government of India' (10th July, 1833), 'Jewish Disabilities' (17th April, 1833), 'War with China' (7th April, 1840), and 'The State of Ireland' (19th February, 1844). . New edition. 8vo.

London: Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts, 1858. In eight volumes. Contemporary gilt-tooled calf, contrasting red and green morocco lettering-pieces, marbled edges. Lightly rubbed and marked. Marbled endpapers, internally clean and crisp. Contemporary manuscript letter pasted to FFEP of Vol. I, addressed to one James Milner from Sidney Smith, presenting the volumes as a gift in return for services rendered. A handsomely bound set of Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron Macaulay's (1800-1859) magnum opus, a magisterial, critically acclaimed, history of England from 1685 up to 1702, encompassing the reign of James II, the Glorious Revolution, and the coregency of William III and Mary II. . 8vo.

London: Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, 1860. 167pp, [1]. Contemporary gilt-tooled green calf, contrasting red and black morocco lettering-pieces, A.E.G. Lightly rubbed and sunned. Marbled endpapers, contemporary inked ownership inscription to title page, else internally clean and crisp. A handsome copy of Whig historian Thomas Babington Macaulay's (1800-1859) enduringly popular collection of poems based on figures and events from early Roman history. . New edition. 8vo.

Napoli [i.e. Naples]: Nella Calcografia di Guis. Girard, [s.d., c.1820] With five engraved title pages. Contemporary gilt-tooled green half-morocco, marbled boards. Rubbed and bumped, some surface loss. Scattered foxing, very occasional light damp-staining, small paper repair to blank verso of pone leaf. A sammelband of five early nineteenth-century music scores, four of which published in Naples (the one remaining printed at Vienna), including the ballet Macbeth, devised by French dancer and choreographer Auguste-Armand Vestris (d.1825) to music by Austrian composer Wenzel Robert von Gallenberg (1783- 1839) - issued by famed Neapolitan publisher of classical music and opera, Giuseppe Girard. . Oblong quarto.

London: Printed for W. Strahan et al., 1772. [4], iii, [13], 660pp. With half-title. Recent calf-backed marbled boards, contrasting black morocco lettering-piece, gilt. Very minor wear to extremities. Small marginal worm-trail throughout a majority of the text-block - in no instance touching text, occasional browning and spotting. The first edition of Irish chemist and physician David Macbride's (1726-1778) introduction to the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Having established a successful practice as a surgeon and accoucheur in 1752, before attaining a doctorate from the University of Glasgow in 1764, Macbride began, in 1766, to present a series of medical lectures from his home, it was from these that he developed the present work. A Methodical Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Physic would be translated into Latin in 1774 and then reissued in an expanded Dublin edition in 1776. ESTC T56402.. First edition. Quarto.

Glasgow: Printed at the Stanhope Press Office, 1830. [2], 13pp. With an engraved frontispiece. Recent green cloth-backed buff paper boards. Lightly rubbed and marked. Book-label of J. L. Weir to FEP, lightly damp-stained. A rare survival of the sole edition, limited to just twenty-four copies, of an anonymous memoir of visually impaired Glaswegian troubadour Alexander Macdonald (1771-1830). OCLC and COPAC together record copies at only four locations (BL, Glasgow, NLS, and Delaware). . First edition. 8vo.

[Verona]: Stampato per I Cento Amici del Libro, 1957. Limited edition of 120 copies. 98pp, [4]. With seven full-page lithographed illustrations in the text by Amerigo Bartoli Natinguerra (1890-1971). Original publisher's limp cream paper boards, lettered in red, glassine wrapper. Very minor shelf-wear, loss to spine of wrapper. Internally immaculate. Signed by Sanminiatelli on the colophon. A mid-twentieth century Veronese printing of Machiavelli's infamous five-act satirical play, initially published in 1524 and first performed in 1526. Of the 120 copies of this edition printed, 100 were issued to subscribers of the Cento Amici del Libro, with each commencing with a printed presentation leaf bearing the name of the recipient (in this instance Emanuele Pesenti), and each signed by Florentine novelist, and board member of the Cento Amici del Libro, Bino Sanminiatelli (1896-1984). OCLC locates copies at only two locations (Newberry and Southern Methodist University); COPAC adds no further. . Quarto.

London: Printed for J. Murray, 1782. In two volumes. xxiii, [1], 482; [xi, [1], 503pp, [1]. Contemporary gilt-ruled calf, morocco lettering-pieces. Rubbed, spines dulled and marked. Armorial bookplate of John Bateman to FEP of Vol. I, leaf Dd3 of Vol. I detached, slight loss to lower corner of leaf F1, Vol. II, short horizontal tear to lower margin of terminal leaf of text. The first edition of an anonymously published account, composed during the course of a trip on a from London to India, of ‘Travels...in those countries of Asia and Arica, where trade...might be rendered of inestimable importance to the revenue and wealth of Britain’, with much discussion of India and its rule. In his preface the author is forthright in his opinion of the value of greater understanding of ‘political oeconomy’, in an age where ‘Commerce has become the great source of jealousy and competition among the powers of… Read More

London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1899. In two volumes. xv, [1], 375, [1]; viii, 364pp. With six photogravure portraits (including two frontispieces), and a further 16 plates after illustrations by E. H. New. Uncut and unopened in original publisher's brick red cloth, stamped and lettered in gilt. A trifle rubbed. Armorial bookplates of William Charles Eppstein to both FEPs, armorial bookplates of Oliver Brett to both FFEPs. The first edition, in original state, of classical scholar, literary critic, and poet John William Mackail's (1859-1945) authoritative biography of designer, author, and leading figure of the British Arts and Crafts Movement, William Morris (1834-1896). . First edition. 8vo.

London: George Routledge and Sons, 1881. iv, 538pp. With an engraved frontispiece, a further eight engraved plates, and numerous engraved illustrations in the text. Attractively bound in contemporary gilt-tooled red morocco, A.E.G. Lightly rubbed. Marbled endpapers, armorial bookplate of Mervyn Lloyd Peel to FEP, inked gift inscription to front blank fly-leaf, lightly foxed. A handsome late Victorian edition of an anthology of English poetry, including extracts from, inter alia, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Dryden, Burns, Milton, and Coleridge; selected and arranged by Scottish writer Charles Mackay (1814-1889), and featuring illustrations by Millais, Gilbert, Tenniel, and Birket Foster. Sir Mervyn Lloyd Peel (1856-1929), Conservative politician who held the offices of Deputy Lieutenant and Justice of the Peace. . 8vo.

London: Bell and Daldy, 1862. viii, 164, [4], 31pp, [1]. With a half-title and a terminal publisher's advertisement catalogue. Unopened in original publisher's green cloth, stamped in gilt and blind. A trifle rubbed. Presentation copy, inked inscription to verso of FFEP: 'To the Right Honble. / Sir Edward G. E. Lytton Bulwer-Lytton / Baronet M.P. / from / F. A. MacKay / Montpelier / Edinburgh 31st May 1862'. The first edition of the third published work of Francis Alexander Mackay, and the first not to appear under his pseudonym Francis Fitzhugh, a collection of poems predominantly inspired by the history and landscape of Italy, including 'Hurra! for Garibaldi! - A War Chant' a celebration of the revolutionary's achievements during the Second Italian War of Independence that ultimately led to the unification of Italy in the year prior to the publication of this volume. This copy is inscribed by the author to fellow poet Edward Robert Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873). . First edition. 8vo. Read More

Edinburgh: Laing and Forbes, 1836. xii, 213pp, [3]. With an engraved portrait frontispiece and a final errata leaf. Recent brown cloth-backed blue paper boards, ruled and lettered in gilt. Minor shelf-wear. Closed tears to foot of leaf B4 (touching text without loss), scattered foxing. Inked ownership inscription and pencilled note of Andrew Jervise to recto of front blank fly-leaf. The, apparently unrecorded, presumed first edition of a biography of Hugh Mackay (d. 1692), commander-in-chief of the forces in Scotland during 1689 and 1690, Colonel Commandant of the Scottish Brigade in the service of the States General, and sometime Privy Counsellor. Andrew Jervise (1820-1878), Scottish compositor and antiquary, author of numerous histories and memoirs, including, but not limited to; Sketches of the History and Traditions of Glenesk (1852), History and Traditions of the Land of the Lindsays (1853), and Memorials of Angus and the Mearns (1861). The usual databases provide records for the revised… Read More

Edinburgh: Co-operative Printing Company Limited, 1884. viii, 88pp. Original publisher's blue cloth, ruled in black, lettered in gilt. Lightly rubbed. Endpapers browned, ink-stamps of Newbattle Abbey College to FEP, FFEP, and verso of title page. The first edition of a history of the Convention of the Royal Burghs of Scotland, a representative assembly which protected the privileges and pursued the interests of Scotland’s principal trading towns, the royal burghs. . First edition. 8vo.

London: Edward Bull, 1842. lxxvi, 228pp. With an engraved portrait frontispiece. Original publisher's blind-stamped green cloth, lettered in gilt. Rubbed, lightly marked, spine sunned. Foyles booksellers ticket pasted to FEP, receipt from the same loosely inserted, upper hinge partially exposed, else internally clean and crisp. A revised edition of a biography of Hugh Mackay (d. 1692), commander-in-chief of the forces in Scotland, 1689 and 1690, colonel commandant of the Scottish brigade in the service of the States General, and a Privy Counsellor in Scotland. . New edition, revised. 8vo.

Edinburgh: Printed by Thomas Brown, 1678. [16], 272, 271-581pp, [1]. With initial order-to-print leaf. Title in red and black. Recent red morocco-backed red pebbled cloth boards, tooled and lettered in gilt, all edges red. Lightly rubbed and marked. Book-label of Lord Aitchison to FEP, scattered spotting, occasional early manuscript notes. Sir George Mackenzie of Rosehaugh (1636/38-1691), Scottish lawyer and essayist, his Laws and Customs of Scotland in Matters Criminal was the first systematic and detailed exposition of Scots criminal law. To begin what would be a prestigious and influential career, Mackenzie assisted in the Midlothian Trials for witchcraft in 1661, providing defence for one of the alleged. Later, during his tenure as Lord Advocate, Mackenzie became the minister responsible for the persecuting policy of Charles II against the Presbyterian Covenanters, thereby being held accountable for the deaths of hundreds due to maltreatment following the Battle of Bothwell Bridge - thus earning… Read More

London: Printed for A. Strahan, and T. Cadell...and W. Creech at Edinburgh, 1794. In three volumes. xv, [1], 271, [1]; vii, [1], 319, [1]; xv, [1], 271pp, [1]. Bound and sold by John Murdoch of Glasgow. Contemporary richly gilt-tooled mottled/tree-calf, Contrasting green morocco lettering-pieces. Rubbed. Marbled endpapers, binders tickets to FEPs, scattered spotting. A handsomely bound copy of the penultimate eighteenth-century British edition of this highly acclaimed and successful literary periodical issued in Edinburgh by the literary coterie of, 'the Scottish Addison', Henry Mackenzie (1745- 1831). ESTC T124301.. Tenth edition. 12mo.

London: Chatto & Windus, 1951. Volume I only. xxiv, 623pp, [1]. Original publisher's brown cloth, lettered in gilt. A trifle rubbed. Inked ownership inscription of John Douglas Slim (1927-2019), son of Field Marshal William Slim, to recto of FFEP. The first edition of the first volume of Compton Mackenzie's (1883-1972) commissioned history of the Army of India during the Second World War. A second volume was planned, but seemingly never published. . First edition. 8vo.

Edinburgh: Printed by J. Hay & Co., 1818. iv, [1], 6-68pp. Uncut and unopened, stitched, as issued. Inked annotation to head of title, title and p.68 a trifle dust-soiled, some creasing, occasional light spotting. A rare analysis of electoral procedures of the representative peers of Scotland attributed to Scottish lawyer, and school friend of Sir Walter Scott, Colin MacKenzie (1770-1830). COPAC records three copies (Cambridge, Edinburgh, and NLS), OCLC adds two further (Kansas and New York Public Library). . First edition. 8vo.

London: Chatto & Windus, 1954. 187pp, [3]. Original publisher's blue cloth, lettered in gilt, pictorial dustwrapper. Lightly rubbed, dustwrapper chipped, lower joint split, a trifle marked. Internally clean and crisp. Presentation copy, inked inscription to recto of FFEP: 'To Bryan Matheson / with all good wishes / from / Compton Mackenzie'. The first edition of Compton Mackenzie's (1883-1972) series of twenty-eight reminiscences taken from various from radio broadcasts. . First edition. 8vo.

London: Printed for T. Cadell et al., 1822. viii, 544pp. With a half-title, an engraved frontispiece, and an additional engraved title page. Contemporary gilt-tooled calf, contrasting green calf lettering-piece, A.E.G. Lightly rubbed and marked. Marbled endpapers, recent bookplate of Robert J. Hayhurst to FEP, contemporary inked ownership inscription to recto of front blank fly-leaf, very occasional spotting. A handsomely bound edition of Scottish writer Henry Mackenzie's (1745-1831) collected works, including his first published work, the universally feted, The Man of Feeling (London, 1771) and his third and final novel Julia de Roubigne (London, 1777), composed in imitation of Richardson's Clarissa (London, 1748). . 12mo.