Search Results: Titles starting with T from Melmoth Books

ACOLLECTIONOFP O E M SV I ZThe T E M P L E of D E A T H
By the Marquis of NORMANBY
W I T H
Several Original P O E M S
Never before printed
LONDON
Daniel Brown
1701

DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 453pp + list of other publications + (ii)
Book measures 200mm x 130mm approximately.
Bound in full brown contemporary calf. Spine with four gilt-ruled raised bands with intricate gilt decoration to gilt-boxed compartments, and dark red title label. Blind-tooled panel border and cornicing to both boards.
CONDITION
Good condition overall with binding holding firm. Both hinges are a little cracked and weakened but holding well. Boards display general surface marks with some small losses of leather (but a great patina) and the odd knock with bumping to corners. Small loss of leather to top of spine. Internally, the pages are clean with some uniform and expected ageing. A few spot and shadow marks towards end-papers, otherwise very good. Small neat previous owner writing in ink to front end-paper.
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THE THAMESAND ITS TRIBUTARIESOR,RAMBLES AMONG THE RIVERS
BY CHARLES MACKAY
IN TWO VOLUMES
LONDON :
RICHARD BENTLEY, NEW BURLINGTON STREET
1840.
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 400pp + (ii)
(ii) + 412pp + (ii)
Books measure 220mm x 145mm approximately.
First Edition
Two volumes, bound in full green leather. Spine with five gilt-ruled raised bands with elaborate gilt tooling work to compartments and twin red and dark blue title and volume labels. All boards with gilt-ruled and blind-tooled border. Marbled end-papers and paste-downs. All page edges marbled. Engraved frontispiece to half-title, differing to each volume and a number of engraving wood-cuts of well-known and famous landmarks throughout each volume.
CONDITION
Overall, in good very condition. Each volume is nice and tight. Spines and boards are a little dulled with the odd spot, scuff or blemish with some minor rubbing to hinges. Internally the pages are remarkably clean and bright with just some staining and foxing to the half-title… Read More

TIME AND TIDEBYWEARE AND TYNEBYJOHN RUSKIN LL.D,



LONDON
GEORGE ALLEN
1899
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 261 + (ii)
Book measures 190mm x 130mm approximately.
Nicely bound by Morrell in half green grained gilt-ruled calf over green silk covered boards. Spine with two raised bands and gilt decoration in the "arts & crafts" style plus title and date. Marbled end-papers and paste-downs. Top page edges in gilt, remainder uncut.
CONDITION
In overall good condition. The binding is in firm condition although the inner front board hinge seems cracked but holding well. There are some general scuffs, marks and knocks to the binding and some light rubbing of hinges and bumping to board corners. Internally the pages are very clean and bright although with some occasional foxing spots, particularly to title page, verso and contents pages.
Overall, a nicely bound volume in good condition.
INTERESTING
John Ruskin (1819 to 1900) was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era, as well as an art patron,… Read More

TREASURE TROVETHE FIRST OF A SERIES OFACCOUNTS OF IRISH HEIRSBEING AROMANTIC IRISH TALEOF THE LAST CENTURY
BY SAMUEL LOVER
LONDON
H.G. BOHN
1845
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 411pp + list of illustrations + (ii)
Book measures 175mm x 120mm approximately.
Beautifully bound by Root & Son in full flame chestnut. Spine with five raised gilt-ruled bands with elaborate classical gilt motif to compartments and maroon title and date labels. Triple gilt-ruled fillet borders with cornices to both boards, plus decorative gilt inner dentelle work. Marbled end-papers to front and rear. All page edges in gilt.
A series of full-page steel engravings throughout by the author.
CONDITION
The front board is cracked over the bottom half and weak overall but still attached. Otherwise the binding is tight and firm and is in fantastic condition. There is just an occasional slight mark or bump to board corners. Internally the pages are wonderfully bright and crisp with just one or two a very occasional spots and some slight… Read More

THETRIUMPHSOFT E M P E RA POEMIN SIX CANTOS
BY WILLIAM HAYLEY ESQ
______________
THE TENTH EDITION, CORRECTED
LONDON
CADELL AND DAVIES
1799
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 163pp + (iv)
Books measure 160mm x 100mm approximately.
Bound in full tan "flame" leather. Spine with five bands and elaborate gilt decoration to compartments and olive title label. A number of full page engravings throughout.
CONDITION
Binding is in good condition with boards firmly attached with strong hinges, very slight cracking to upper one inch of front board. There is occasional wear and scuffs to extremities with some minor bumping to corners. Gilt work very clean and bright. Internally the pages are in good clean uniform condition throughout although with just an occasional spot to end-papers. No inscriptions.
INTERESTING
William Hayley (1745 to 1820) was an English writer, best known as the biographer of his friend William Cowper. Born at Chichester, he was sent to Eton in 1757, and to Trinity Hall, Cambridge, in 1762; his connection… Read More