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London: The Illustrated London News, 1876. A bound collection of issues of The Illustrated London Almanack. This was published annually by The Illustrated London News from 1845 to 1895. The full title states that this "contains astronomical diagrams of remarkable phenomena, printed in tints, under the superintendence of James Breen. Ferns and Butterflies of the months, printed in colours by Leighton Brothers with descriptive letterpress by Mrs Lankester, fine art engravings, original designs heading the calendar and a variety of useful information." The illustrations show the Victorian obsession with the rural idyll. Half brown leather, with gilt decoration and titles. Brown buckram boards. Boards are a little faded and rubbed, but still attractive. Marbled end papers. Internally in good, if slightly darkened condition. Pagination is: 1865, 58 pages; 1866, 54 pages; All volumes from 1867 to 1874 have 56 pages in each; 1875, 48 pages, 1876, 48 pages. Each year is complete - apart from 1876, which…
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Le Colonel Chabert avec les gravures sur bois originales de Dignimont.
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Paris: pour les Bibliophiles du Palais, 1924. A beautiful copy of this First Edition, bound by H Beenkens & Fils, in full brown calf, gilded and cold flowered decoration made of a rectangular central motif and threaded frames with corner fleurons, boxed spine and flat golden flowered ribs. A touch of rubbing and bumping to the boards. The book is held in the lined slipcase, with leather edging and marbled cover. Label to the top cover shows the edition. Title in red and black with a vignette engraving, running title, initials and pagination printed in red. Original wood engravings by André Dignimont. The original green paper covers are bound in, and in beautiful condition. List of subscribers bound in to the rear. 98, [vi],. pp 265 x 185 mm (10½ x 7¼ inches). A total edition of 200 copies - of which 150 are numbered in Arabic numbers, and 50 in Roman numerals, with the name of the recipient. This copy (V) belonged to Adrien de Mélotte de Lavaux (1874-1942), vice-consul in China (1899-1902) then director of the Sino-Belgian bank in Shanghai (1902-1903). He then returned to Liège where he devoted himself to philanthropy and to writing. Bel exemplaire de cette Edition originale, relié par H Beenkens & Fils, en plein veau brun, décor doré et fleuri à froid composé d'un motif central rectangulaire et encadrements filetés à fleurons d'angle, dos caissonné et côtes plates fleuries dorées. Une touche de frottement et de cognement sur les planches. Le livre est tenu dans l'étui doublé, avec bordure en cuir et couverture marbrée. L'étiquette sur la couverture supérieure montre l'édition. Titre en rouge et noir avec une vignette gravée, titre courant, initiales et pagination imprimées en rouge. Gravures sur bois originales d'André Dignimont. Les couvertures originales en papier vert sont reliées et en bel état. Liste des abonnés reliée à l'arrière. 98, [v],. pp 265 x 185 mm (10½ x 7¼ pouces). Un tirage total de 200 exemplaires - dont 150 sont numérotés en chiffres arabes, et 50 en chiffres romains, avec le nom du destinataire. Cet exemplaire (V) a appartenu à Adrien de Mélotte de Lavaux (1874-1942), vice-consul en Chine (1899-1902) puis directeur de la banque sino-belge à Shanghai (1902-1903). Il revient ensuite à Liège où il se consacre à la philanthropie et à l'écriture.
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The Illustrated London Almanack 1865-1876.: 12 volumes bound as one.
by BREEN, James (Editor)
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Elégantes au perroquet.: Original Art Déco drypoint etching signed by Jean Hardy, with hand colouring
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Paris , 1926. Signed oval shaped drypoint etching with aquatint, and small detail coloured by hand. Known as Élégantes au lézard. Circa 1926, Paris. The etching depicts two women on a terrace picking roses, watched over by an indignant looking exotic bird. The work is signed in pencil by Jean Hardy on the bottom, lower right. Numbered in pencil # 120 of 350. In an oval art déco style dark wooden frame. Print is assumed in excellent condition, but has not been removed from its wooden frame. The frame is in very good condition, with some minor scratches. Actual image size: 440 x 530 mm (17¼ x 20¾ inches). This is a fantastic example of the Années folles (France in the 1920s) passion for what was known as 'Boudoir Art'. Louis Icart and Jean Hardy were two of the most popular. Size in frame: 670 by 560 mm (26½ by 22 inches). Gravure à la pointe sèche de forme ovale signée à l'aquatinte, et petit détail colorié à la main. Connu sous le nom Élégantes au lézard. Vers 1926, Paris. La…
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Ampersand Magazine.
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London: Fire Dog Mothers, 1991. Fabulous collaborative work, produced in a limited edition of 200 numbered copies. In its original stapled colour illustrated soft covers.With contributions from thirteen artists, including: Charles Grey, Bunny Jones, Sara Smith, John Bichard, Joe Vel, Don Rout, Andy Bradford, Hugo von Bottenthal, Geoffrey Swann, Shimmey McCloskey, and Dreek Humphries. Two are signed by the artists; these being the page by Rachel Ramirez, and that of Damon Alexis Summersgill. Includes a variety of collage items such as glitter, hair clippings, and even a chip fork in a plastic bag! Fascinating and complete. 24 pages. 290 x 205 mm (11½ x 8 inches).
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Idylles, Romances, et autres Poesies.
by BERQUIN
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Paris: Chez Ant. Aug. Renouard, 1903. A beautiful copy of this First Edition. Bound in an Arts & Crafts style in 1903 by AR. In full leather with decoration and titles in gilt. The binding is in a good, strong condition. To the front end paper, is a large ink ownership inscription. This shows the owner was one Fanny Crozier. She was of Westhill, in the Isle of Wight, and married to a prominent Justice of the Peace in the county. The books contains a frontis engraving and 39 beautiful engravings. Complete. Text in French. A number of poems. Curiously, the final poem is in English - The Hermit by Oliver Goldsmith. 215 pages. 140 x 85 mm (5½ x 3¼ inches). Bel exemplaire de cette Première Edition. Relié dans un style Arts & Crafts en 1903 par AR. En plein cuir avec décor et titres dorés. La reliure est en bon état solide. Sur le papier frontal se trouve une grande inscription de propriété à l'encre. Cela montre que le propriétaire était une Fanny Crozier. Elle était de Westhill, dans l'île…
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Ovide: L'art d'aimer. Illustré par Uzelac.
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Chamonix: Jean Landru, 1946. In folder and slipcase. Illustrated with lovely colour pochoir compositions by Uzelac. Printed in 999 copies, this one of 895 on vélin de Rives. Folder slightly faded at spine. 305 x 235 mm (12 x 9¼ inches). . Illustré par Uzelac. Sous chemise et étui. Illustré de jolies compositions en pochoir couleur. Tiré à 999 exemplaires, celui-ci 895 sur vélin de Rives. La chemise est légèrement décolorée au dos. 305 x 235 mm
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Original-Graphik von Ernst Barlach
by BARLACH, Ernst
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The label to the back of this black and white image states " Original-Graphik von Ernst Barlach" The image is clearly of Barlach. But it appears to be a lithograph of an ink original, rather than an actual ink drawing. It is difficult to be certain, as the paper has been secured to the glass at the edges, and could not neatly be removed (So we have left it secured). Although the image has marked similarities with other drawn works of Barlach, we have been unable to locate another copy of this image. There is possibly an artist's initials to the lower right of the frame (see pics). Underneath the frame, to the rear of the image, is written "6 abels wie ist 883" It is on heavy art paper, and in very good clean condition. Held in a white glazed frame. The frame has a few tiny nicks to the edges, but overall an attractive and striking portrait. Image area 53cm wide by 35 cm high (13¾ by 20¾ inches). Frame area 67cm x 52.5cm. Ernst Heinrich Barlach (1870-1978) was a German expressionist sculptor,…
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The Illustrated London Almanack 1865-1876.: 12 volumes bound as one.
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London: The Illustrated London News, 1876. A bound collection of issues of The Illustrated London Almanack. This was published annually by The Illustrated London News from 1845 to 1895. The full title states that this "contains astronomical diagrams of remarkable phenomena, printed in tints, under the superintendence of James Breen. Ferns and Butterflies of the months, printed in colours by Leighton Brothers with descriptive letterpress by Mrs Lankester, fine art engravings, original designs heading the calendar and a variety of useful information." The illustrations show the Victorian obsession with the rural idyll. Half brown leather, with gilt decoration and titles. Brown buckram boards. Boards are a little faded and rubbed, but still attractive. Marbled end papers. Internally in good, if slightly darkened condition. Pagination is: 1865, 58 pages; 1866, 54 pages; All volumes from 1867 to 1874 have 56 pages in each; 1875, 48 pages, 1876, 48 pages. Each year is complete - apart from 1876, which…
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Ampersand Magazine.
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London: Fire Dog Mothers, 1991. Fabulous collaborative work, produced in a limited edition of 200 numbered copies. In its original stapled colour illustrated soft covers.With contributions from thirteen artists, including: Charles Grey, Bunny Jones, Sara Smith, John Bichard, Joe Vel, Don Rout, Andy Bradford, Hugo von Bottenthal, Geoffrey Swann, Shimmey McCloskey, and Dreek Humphries. Two are signed by the artists; these being the page by Rachel Ramirez, and that of Damon Alexis Summersgill. Includes a variety of collage items such as glitter, hair clippings, and even a chip fork in a plastic bag! Fascinating and complete. 24 pages. 290 x 205 mm (11½ x 8 inches).
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Wasser und Sumpfvogel
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A watercolour entitled Water and marshbirds. Beautifully executed, would appear to be the original for a book illustration? 16 water and marsh birds are illustrated, including a swan and a flamingo. illustration is on art board and is sized 48cm x 31cm. It is presented under passe partout of 60cm x 40cm. To the bottom edge is a little marking. One of the birds (Grey Heron) has been neatly pasted onto the rest of the image. To the reverse of the passe partout is a photocopy of the artwork with the birds labelled in German. Dittrich, Walter: (1881 Haida - 1976 Rorgenwies/Eigeltingen) German watercolourist and book illustrator.
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Nitidissimae civitatis mechlineensis, in meditvillio Brabantiae sitae, exactis delineatio.: Large map of Mechelen
by BRAUN, Georg & HOGENBERG Frans.
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Köln: G. von Kempen, 1572. Single sheet. Attractive overhead city view / map (copper engraving) of the city of Mechelen (Machelen) removed from "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" Volume One. With the Royal coat of arms and the arms of Mechelen, as well as a title cartouche. Nice contemporary hand colouring. Image area is 33.5cm x 46cm. Sheet is 40cm x 54cm. Two sheets attached to verso. To the rear of one sheet is a page of text (with a historiated initial) about Mechelen. This is somewhat darkened and foxed. Slightly dusty but very presentable copy, with bright colouring. Shows the tower and other significant landmarks. Countryside around and figures standing to the foreground.
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Timeless Treasure,: Exploring Miniature Libraries and their Bookcases (1800-1932).
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24 printed pages. 11 colour photgraphic illustrations. Index and Bibliography. 'Introduction', 'The History of Small Antique Bookcases', 'Caring for Your Mini Bookcases', 'Notable Examples', 'Investment Value' and 'Conclusion'. 15 x 21 cm. Perfect bound with colour pictorial card wrappers. Newly published in June 2024. This approaches collectable miniature books through the perspective of their original bookcases and draws from a number of different academic and reference sources, as well as on the author's own current stock. Jason Burley has worked in antiquarian bookselling since 1979, when he joined Francis Edwards, 83 Marylebone High Street, W1 as a Trainee Bookdealer. He opened his first independent bookshop in 1984 in Camden and jointly founded the multiple award-winning Burley Fisher Books in 2015. Jason has campaigned with Lord Bird to reduce Business Rates on UK bookshops and has sold miniature books since the mid 1980s -exhibiting 750 miniature books at Firsts London 2024 in the Saatchi…
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A diáspora da palavra: obras de autores portugueses impressas fora de Portugal, 1521-1550. Guia da exposição.
by DIAS, João José Alves
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Lisbon, Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal / Centro de Estudos Históricos, Universidade Nova, 2021.. FIRST and ONLY EDITION. 8°, original illustrated wrappers. As new. 110 pp., (1 blank l.), profusely illustrated, indexes of authors, places of publication, printers and booksellers. One of 500 copies. *** FIRST and ONLY EDITION of this excellent exhibition catalogue. Alves Dias is one of Portugal's leading historians, and a distinguished bibliophile. ***
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The Butterflies Fly-Past. with illus. by Mandy Shepherd.
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Special Offers Entomology . 1st. Ed. Pub. Peregrine Books. 1994. pp.xviii, 127 with 8 coloured illus. 8vo. New hdbk. in new dw. RRP £20.00. A fascinating book describing the authors experiences of studying butterflies in the UK. All native British Butterflies are mentioned at some point in the text, which is handsomely supported by 8 watercolour plates by Mandy Shepherd.
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In Search of Nature.
by Ratcliffe, D.A
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Natural history Monographs . 1st. Ed. Pub. Peregrine Books. 2000. pp.xii, 249 with illus. 8vo. New hardback in new dw. RRP. £27.00. The distinguished naturalist, Derek Ratcliffe, passed away in 2005 aged 75. Born in 1929, this book tells the tale of his life from boyhood, when his interest in birds, butterflies, moths and dragonflies started to develop, through to the period in his life before 1970. Ratcliffe took the opportunity presented by writing this book of paying tribute to some of the people who helped him along the way and became lifelong friends.
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Native Plums (Prunus) of Gloucestershire. The Gloucestershire Pomona Series.
by Martell, Charles
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Special Offers Gardening . 1st. Ed. Pub. Gloucestershire Orchard Trust. 2018. pp.vi, 50 with colour photography throughout. Large 8vo. New softback.
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A History of Whaling in Brazil. From royal fish to Japanese delicacy.
by Hart, Ian & Edmundson, William
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Pequena., 2017. 1st. Ed.. pp.xxii, 234 with b/w. photos. 8vo. A new softback. This is the first book to describe comprehensively the history of whaling in Brazil, starting with traditional whaling as a Portuguese crown monopoly and culminating with the introduction of modern ships, equipped with harpoon guns in the twentieth century - an initiative led by a British company (Duder and Brother) in Brazil.
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Pears of Gloucestershire and Perry Pears of the Three Counties. The Gloucestershire Pomona Series.
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Special Offers Gardening . 1st. Ed. Pub. Hartpury Heritage Trust. 2013. pp.xiv, 214 with colour photography throughout. Large 8vo. New softback.
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Antarctic Magistrate. A life through the lens of a camera.
by Hart, Ian
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Pequena., 2009. 1st. Ed.. pp.303 with many photographs. 8vo. New hardback in new dw. Signed by the author, Ian Hart. This volume is a celebration of the life of Edward Beveridge Binnie, (born on the Falkland Islands in 1884) the eighth child of immigrant Scottish parents. The book traces his rise from humble beginnings through Falkland Islands Government service to becoming the first Antarctic Magistrate.
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Whaling in the Falkland Islands Dependencies 1904-1931. A History of shore and bay-based whaling in the Antarctic.
by Hart, Ian
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Natural history Monographs . 1st. Ed. Pub. Pequena. 2006. pp.xvi, 363 with many illus. 8vo. New hardback in new dw. Signed by the author, Ian Hart. A fascinating account of the whaling industry in the Falkland Islands Dependencies. The sequence of events which led to the extension of British sovereignty in the Antarctic and the legislation & policing imposed by the Falkland Islands Government to control the burgeoning whaling industry are also discussed.
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Austral Enterprises. A History of shore, bay-based and pelagic whaling and sealing in the Southern Ocean encompassing the Southern Whaling & Sealing Company, The Kerguelen Sealing & Whaling Company and their associated enterprises at South Georgia, the Antarctic peninsula, the South Indian Ocean and South Africa.
by Hart, Ian
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Pequena., 2020. 1st. Ed.. pp.xx, 380 with b/w. photographs and illustrations throughout. 4to. New hardback in new dw. Print run of just 400 copies. Signed by author. There have been very few attempts to document British involvement in the whaling and sealing industry. This book describes, in detail, some of the major companies that undertook this trade and the profound effect this had on the whale and seal populations in the southern hemisphere.
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