Search Results: Titles starting with U from Rooke Books

London: Harry Leat , 1925. First edition. Paperback. Very Good. 9" by 5.5". Not Stated . Scarce first edition of this magic handbook by Harry Leat, in the original wraps. Containing a series of several dealers describing a few tricks each. Including interesting articles by Charles R Brush 'A Colour Study' and 'The Cigarette Stand,' and Leo Rullman's 'The Hobby of Book Collecting' among others. The first edition, a scarce work. By Harry Leat. In the original publisher's printed wraps. Externally generally smart with shelf wear and chipping, margins of wraps chipped and creased. Small bookseller sticker to verso front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good

London: Jonathan Cape, 2001. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 12" by 9". Raymond Briggs . The first edition of this illustrated Children's book by noted illustrator Raymond Briggs, in the original dust wrapper. The first edition, first impression with a complete numberline.In the publisher's original cloth with the original clipped dust wrapper.Profusely illustrated throughout with full colour illustrations. This beautifully illustrated children's book was illustrated and written by popular English illustrator and author Raymond Briggs. Briggs is best known for his 1978 work 'The Snowman' and won the 1966 and 1973 'Kate Greenaway Medals' for his illustrations. This work won the 'Nestle Smarties Book Prize Silver Award' and follows the story of a young caveboy on his search for soft trousers. In the publisher's original cloth with the original clipped dust wrapper. Externally lovely. The wrap is also lovely. Internally firmly bound with clean and bright pages. Fine

London: Jonathan Cape , 1988. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 9" by 5.5". None . A lovely first impression of this novel by Bruce Chatwin, complete with its unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition, first impression of this work. A novel concerning the fortunes of collector of Meissen porcelain Kaspar Utz in Czechoslovakia during the Cold War. He finds a way to travel outside the Eastern Bloc to acquire new pieces. Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize.Complete with its unclipped dust wrapper.By Bruce Chatwin, English travel writer, novelist and journalist, author of such books as In Patagonia, and On the Black Hill, which awarded him the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. The Times ranked his on their list of 50 Greatest British Writers Since 1945. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only. The dust wrapper is unclipped and lovely with minor shelf wear only, light minor spotting internally to the wraps, not affecting the externals.… Read More

Wien: In Kommission Bei Alfred Holder, 1904-1916. Cloth. Very Good. 12.5" by 9". None. A scarce collection of German publications on mathematics. A scarce collection of German publications on mathematics. Including: Uber die Darstellung Gegebner Funktionen Durch Singulare Integrale by Hans Hahn (1916, in two parts) Uber die Eigenbewegungen der Fixsterne. Kritik der Zweishwarmhypothese by S. Oppenheim (1911), with the fourth part entitled Das Verteilungsgesetz der Eigenbewegungen (1919) Eine Methode der Ephemeridenrechnung Mittelst Numerischer Intergration by Dr. Carl Hillebrand (1908) Definitive Bahnbestimmung des Kometen 1826 V und Berechnung seines Voruberganges vor der Sonnenscheibe by Adolf Hnatek (1904) In a cloth binding. Externally, sound, though with some bumping and slight rubbing. Sunning to the spine also. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with just some foxing to the original wraps. Very Good

Leipzig: Johann Ambrosius Barth, 1831. Cloth. Good. 8" by 5". None. A scarce German work by the philosopher Amadeus Wendt, exploring the history of fine arts. In the original German.A scarce work.Amadeus Wendt's brilliant exploration of the history of fine art, looking at developments of art throughout the history of the world. The work begins with the pre-Greek period, moving forward to the turn of the century.Wendt was a German philosopher and music theorist. In a full cloth binding. Externally, with marks and discolouration to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Spine label is a little rubbed. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some scattered spots. Good

Germany: Halle, Johann Justinus Gebauer, 1750. First edition. Leather. Very Good. 10" by 8". Anon. An uncommon ninth part of the 'World History' edited by Siegmund Jacob Baumgarten. With the binder's instructions to the rear.  Collated, complete, with a frontispiece, vignette title page and five plates. This is the first edition of volume IX of the general world history. Baumgarten was the editor for the first sixteen volumes, and after his death his assistant Johann Salomo Semler continued the work. In German. This particular volume discusses the history of Jewish people until the destruction of Jerusalem in 589BC and the history of Parthian people up to the reconquest of the empire by Persia. An uncommon work, particularly in such a bright condition. In a contemporary full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Rubbing to the joints and extremities. Patches of rubbing to the boards. Spine label is lacking. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Occasional large spots to pages. Very Good

not stated : German and Austrian Alpine Club , 1892. Brochure/Pamphlet. Good. 23" by 21.5" (4.5" by 7") . Not Stated. A detailed large folding colour map of the Eastern Alps. A large folding map of the Eastern Alps. The map details the mountains and hills of the Alps and the towns of Bozen, Innsbruck, Acro and the top of Lake Garda. To a scale of 1:500,000 with the text in German. On large linen back folding sheet. Sheet is generally bright and clean with some light age toning to the extremities. Good

1815: Anno Domini, 1815 . First edition. Leather. Very Good. 22" by 15.5". Various. The very scarce fourth volume of this collection of plates of ancient monuments. First edition of Vetusta Monumenta Quae Ad Rerum Britannicarum Volume IV in half calf binding and cloth boards. A very scarce collection of plates from the Society of Antiquaries of Ancient Monuments. Looking at interesting relics and monuments such as the remains of Glastonbury Abbey and the George Inn, plates produces representing the death and funeral of John Islip, ancient helmets and masks, and more.With only one other volume held in libraries, which is Volume V.Also includes the first part of Volume V bound in, with a total of thirty-two of sixty-nine plates bound in. Illustrated with fifty two plates to Volume IV, including two colour plates and five folding plates, and thirty two plates to Volume V. Collated, Volume IV is complete.Prior owner's book plate to the first pastedown.From the library of Sir William Whitfield, one… Read More

London: T. C. & E. C. Jack, 1912. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 11" by 8.5". Botticelli; Rubens; Titian et al.. A first edition work illustrated with bright reproductions of the masterpieces held in Florence's Uffizi Gallery. The first edition of this attractively bound volume of colour reproductions of fifty of the most extraordinary pieces of art held in Florence's Uffizi gallery.Consisting of fifty tipped in colour plates protected by captioned tissue guards. Collated, complete.Featuring works from Botticelli, Titian, Holbein the Younger, Rubens, Titian and many more.This is the work of Hungarian-born, London-based art critic and historian Paul George Konody. A recognized expert on the art of the Renaissance, he was lauded for his evaluation of claims of authenticity for works from that period. Konody provides description of the artists and movements associated with each image featured. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Patches of discolouration to front board and back strip.… Read More

London: Hutchinson, 1902 . First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 10.5" by 8.5". Not Stated. A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Sir Harry H. Johnston's two volume study of the history and people of Uganda. To the recto of each frontispiece is the presentation inscription 'E. Irby From H. J.'. E. Irby is likely a relation of Johnston's wife; in 1896 Johnston married the Hon. Winifred Mary Irby, daughter of Florance George Henry Irby, fifth Baron Boston.Illustrated with forty-eight full colour plates, and nine folding maps. Collated, complete.In this work, Johnston explores the Physical Geography, Botany, Zoology, Anthropology, Languages and History of areas of East Central Africa, which was then under British colonial rule.Written by Harry Johnston, a noted British explorer and botanist who spent years travelling widely across Africa. He spoke many African languages, and published forty works on Africa during his career. His works were one of the key players of the 'Scramble for Africa' at… Read More

New York: Dodd, Mead, & Company, 1902. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine. 10" by 8.5". Harry Johnston. Harry Johnston's extensive study on Uganda, its history and people, illustrated in colour throughout with folding maps. The first U.S. edition of this work, published in the same year as the U.K. first, printed from the U.K. sheets.Complete in two volumes.Volume I illustrated with a colour frontispiece, seven colour folding maps, forty-one colour plates, forty-six monochrome plates, and in-text illustrations. Collated, compete.Volume II illustrated with two colour folding maps, six colour plates, forty-eight monochrome plates, and in-text illustrations. Collated, complete.A highly descriptive and detailed work on Uganda, detailing the geography, botany, zoology, anthropology, languages, and history of the country as it was as a British colony.Written by Harry Johnston, a noted British explorer and botanist who spent years travelling widely across Africa. He spoke many African languages, and published… Read More

London: Hutchinson & Co, 1905. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 10" by 7.5". Not Stated. The first edition of this highly illustrated study on the native people of Uganda, illustrated throughout with portraits. The first edition of this work.Hard to find in this condition. An insightful study into the anthropology of Uganda and its people, deeply looking into the Indigenous races of the country. A fascinating study written with immense detail and accuracy.Cunningham discusses each tribe, detailing their culture unique to each group. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, one map, seventy-six full-page illustrations, and in-text illustrations throughout.Collated, complete.The photographs of this volume show beautiful portraits of the natives of Uganda, illustrating the text in great detail.Written by J. F. CunninghamWith a preface by Sir Harry Johnston.Six pages of publisher's adverts to the rear.Half-title is present. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Minor bumping to… Read More

London: T. Fisher Unwin , 1911. Cloth. Very Good. 8" by 5.5". Not Stated . The third impression of this illustrated travelogue of Africa by Albert B. Lloyd. The third impression of this work, originally published in 1906. A geographical account of the author's exploration of Africa from Uganda to Khartoum, with chapters on geographical features such as rivers, flora, and fauna, and observations on the society and culture of the land. Illustrated with photographic plates in black and white.  In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear and a minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Minor pencil ownership inscription to the front free endpaper, undated. Internally, firmly bound. Scattered spotting throughout. Illustrated with photographic plates in black and white. Very Good

London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1907 . Cloth. Very Good. 8.5" by 6". Not Stated. The uncommon second impression of this travel journal from the early twentieth century. Early edition of Uganda to Khartoum, Life and Adventure on the Upper Nile by Albert B. Lloyd in the original publisher's green pictorial cloth binding.  The second impression, as stated to the title page. Includes a preface by Victor Buxton. Undated, dated from Jisc.Illustrated with eighty monochrome plates and a folding map. Collated, complete. The map is disbound with prior owner's ink inscriptions to the verso. The plate facing page 54 is disbound. Prior owner's ink inscription to the first free endpaper dated 1913. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. There is some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Prior owner's ink inscription from 1913 to the first free endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the occasional spot. The map is disbound… Read More

New York: The Macmillan Company, 1940. Cloth. Very Good Indeed/Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". K. F. Barker. A very scarce edition of this charming novel from Stern, with illustrations throughout. Very scarce work. With the scarce original unclipped dust wrapper. Illustrated throughout. A story about dogs, following a Great Dane and five Dachshunds living in a villa in the south of France, as they met new dogs Voltaire and Dulcibella. Written by Gladys Bronwyn Stern, an English novelist, biographer, and literary critic. Illustrated by Kathleen Frances Barker, an English writer and book illustrator known for her drawings of dogs and horses. In the original brown cloth binding. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear to the extremities and minor fading to the spine. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also smart with light shelf wear and minor chipping to the extremities. The odd small closed tear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout with light age… Read More

London: Herbert Jenkins Limited, 1924. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 8" by 5.5". None. An exceptionally bright copy of this first edition of this collection of ten short stories by Wodehouse, each featuring recurring characters Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge and Cocky Corcoran. The first edition, first impression of this work from one of the most popular authors and humourists of the twentieth century, P. G. Wodehouse.An entertaining short story collection by Wodehouse, all featuring his character 'Ukridge', following him through numerous adventures in a total of ten stories. Each story is narrated by Ukridge's long-suffering friend, writer Cocky Corcoran.The character of Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge is a charismatic opportunist, who will do anything (except work) to increase his capital.With an inscription to the front free endpaper.A lovely Wodehouse first edition. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to spine head and tail with a touch of discolouration to back… Read More

London: Herbert Jenkins Limited, 1924. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5". None. A superior copy of the first edition of this volume of ten comical short stories by P. G. Wodehouse, each focusing on his interesting character Ukridge. The first edition, first impression of this work.An entertaining short story selection by P. G. Wodehouse, all featuring his character 'Ukridge', following him through numerous adventures in a total of ten stories. Each story is narrated by his long-suffering friend, writer Cocky Corcoran.The character of Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge is a charismatic opportunist, who will do anything (except work) to increase his capital.Wodehouse was one of the most popular authors and humourists of the twentieth century. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Light marks to the paste downs. Internally, generally firmly bound.… Read More

London: Herbert Jenkins Limited, 1924 . First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 7.5" by 5". None. The first edition, second printing of P. G. Wodehouse's collection of short stories. First edition, second printing of Ukridge by P. G. Wodehouse in the original publisher's cloth binding.Ukridge is a collection of short stories, including 'No Wedding Bells For Him' and 'Ukridge's Dog College'. Pelham Grenville Wodehouse was an English author and humourist of the twentieth century.No dust wrapper present. In original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, very smart. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Some slight marking and discolouration to the spine. The hinges are starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good

Cambridge: Macmillan and Bowes, 1885. Cloth. Very Good. 7.5" by 5". None. A very scarce work exploring the early history of the Goths along with a commentary on the decline of Gothic churches. Very scarce work. A detailed history of the Goths, from the early history and the beginnings of Christianity among the Goths, through the persecutions of 370-375, and the Gothic Bible, to the decline of the Gothic churches in the East, Italy, Gaul, and Spain. With a biographical sketch of Ulfilas, the Christian bishop and missionary who evangelized the Goths and wrote the earliest translation of the Bible in the German language. Written by Charles Archibald Anderson Scott, a British theologian. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, smart with light shelf wear and light rubbing to the extremities. Fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Very Good

London: The Nonesuch Press, 1926. Cloth. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed. 9" by 6". Stephen Gooden. A limited edition copy of Ulrick and Soracha printed on Japon vellum paper. Signed by the author George Moore. A limited edition copy George Moore's Ulick and Soracha, signed by the author. With an engraving by Stephen Gooden. Only 1250 copies of this edition produced on Japon vellum paper were printed. The present copy is number 394. With the author's signature to the verso of the edition statement. This historical romance by the Irish novelist tells the story of Sir Ulick de Burgo's pursuit of Princess Soracha in fourteenth century Ireland. Found in the original dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cream cloth binding, found in the paper wrap. Externally, generally smart. Lightly rubbed to the boards, with a little bumping to the head of the spine. With a small chip in the wrap to the front joint, and a small crack near the top edge. Internally, firmly bound, with bright and… Read More