Search Results: Authors starting with U from Rooke Books

New York: The Grafton Press, 1904. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 8" by 5". Not stated. The very scarce first edition of this biblical science fiction work by Ernest U Smith. A scarce first edition of the work. Bound in the publisher's original cloth binding. Illustrated with five maps across four plates, including a travel route of the ark. This scarce science fiction work is written by US author Ernest U Smith. The work describes the biblical flood and takes you on a journey through human history through the stories of the survivors of the flood. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Eternally generally smart with some slight bumping and fading to the spine resulting in loss to the white lettering and minor split to the head of the spine. Slight rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Marking and rubbing to the front board resulting in loss to the title. Front hinge strained . Internally firmly bound. Clean and bright pages with one or two spots throughout. Very Good

London: Basil Blackwell, 1968. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed. 9" by 6". None. A scarce first edition of Grant Uden's 'Anecdotes from History'. With close to 1000 epigrams and episodes from throughout world history, Uden aimed that this publication be a teaching aid to students of history. In a cloth binding with original dustwrapper. Externally, smart with light bumping to lower spine. Dustwrapper, clipped with edgewear and light chipping to head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine

Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1928. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5.5". None. A lovely edition of German book collector Uffenbach's 'Oxford in 1710'. Zacharias Conrad von Uffenbach (1683–1734) was a German scholar, bibliophile, book-collector, traveller, palaeographer, and consul in Frankfurt am Main who is best known today for his published travelogues. Uffenbach collected a big collection of oriental manuscripts. In 1711 his library contained about 12.000 books. Tipped-in portrait of Uffenbach. In a blue cloth binding with gilt lettering to spine and an unclipped dustwrapper. Externally lovely condition. Minor shelfwear to the boards. Dustwrapper generally smart with slight discolouration and minor wear. Ink inscription to front pastedown dated 1936. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine

London: Longman; Macmillan; Batsford; Spellmount; Blackwell; Pen & Sword Military James Barrie, 1954-2007. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed. 9.5" by 6.5"; 9" by 5.5". None stated. Seven volumes of work on the battle of Waterloo and it's commanders; Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington, with six being first editions and all in their original unclipped dust wrappers. Seven volumes. First impression to all but 'Napoleon's Cavalry' which is a reprint.In the publisher's original cloth with the original unclipped dust wrappers. Illustrated to 'Waterloo Commanders' with maps, vignettes and eight pages of monochrome plates, collated complete, 40 pages of monochrome plates to 'Wellington at Waterloo', a frontispiece to 'Wellington and His Army' and 15 pages of monochrome plates to 'Napoleon's Cavalry. Collated complete. This series features seven works on the battle of Waterloo and their commanders, with most of the works being biographical works on the Duke of Wellington. The… Read More

Bononiae: Apud Ioannem Rossium, 1594. Vellum. Good. 11.5" by 8". None. An incredibly scarce Latin work on the censure of the church of the Catholic religion, written by Bartholomeo Ugolini. A very scarce work. In Latin. This work is a duodecimo, the signatures running as a-b6, c8, A-Z6, Aa-Zz6, Aaa-Ppp6, Qqq5. A look at Barbian arch priests and the censure of the church. The censure is the canon law of the Catholic Church, a medicinal and spiritual punishment imposed by the church on the delinquent, baptized, and contumacious person, when he is deprives of certain spiritual goods. This work looks at censorship, excommunication, suspension, and injunction. By Bartolomeo Ugolini, a academic and a trusted man of Lorenzo the Magnificent. He was a representative at the Aragonese of Naples, and was also the Bishop of Gaeta in 1494. With three bookplates to the front pastedown, 'Theol. Moral. L.S.N.L.', 'Ex Libris D. David Lewis; quos Patres Oratorii Londinensis Seminario dono… Read More

London: Erskine Macdonald, 1918. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 8" by 5.5". None. A signed presentation copy of this wonderful collection of short verses from socialite Dorothy Una Ratcliffe. A signed first edition of the first published work from English socialite, heiress and author Dorothy Una Ratcliffe, often known as D.U.R.With the inscription 'To Elizabeth Sutherland, from a sister-singer, Dorothy Una Ratcliffe, March 1920'. In her youth, Dorothy studied singing in Paris under a renowned tutor.A charming volume of ballads from this writer who frequently wrote in the Yorkshire dialect, despite being born in Sussex and brought up in Surrey. Dorothy had a deep love for the Yorkshire Dales and its dialects and customs, and this work forms the first of a number of volumes of 'Dales ballads' published by the author. In the publisher's original cloth backed paper covered boards. Externally very smart with just light shelf wear to back strip head and tail. Light marks to front board. Author's… Read More

London : John Lane The Bodley Head , 1932. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 10" by 7.5". John Austen. A lovely copy of this story play by Dorothy Una Ratcliffe, with illustrations throughout. A first edition copy of Gypsy Dorelia, which is a story-play in three acts by Dorothy Una Ratcliffe.  Dorothy Una Ratcliffe was a socialite and author who wrote in a Yorkshire dialect, publishing forty-nine books and editing a magazine called The Microcosm. With charming illustrations throughout by John Austen. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart with some light marks to the spine and boards. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good

London: The Bodley Head, 1956 . First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed/Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Fred Lawson. A signed, first edition of this illustrated poetry collection, with a letter from the author to English poet, Leonard Clark. First edition, in the original bright green cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Inscribed by the author to the front endpaper, with 'For you both, much love from Dorothy Una' dated Nov. 1956. With a letter included from the author to English poet and editor, Leonard Clark. The letter explains that Ratcliffe had received Clark's recent work, with an order placed for his other new books. Ratcliffe compliments Clark on the beautiful production of the work, asking if they are able to meet in 'Town' at the Fitzroy. The letter is typed, with Ratcliffe's ink annotations and signature. Dorothy Una Ratcliffe was a socialite, heiress and author, known for writing in the Yorkshire dialect, despite being brought up in Surrey. This work is smart collection of… Read More

Bristol: The High House Press, 1937. Brochure/Pamphlet. Very Good Indeed. 9" by 6". None. A very scarce limited edition of this collection of Romany verses. Written by Dorothy Una Ratcliffe (1887-1967), an author and heiress.A limited edition, with 115 produced, this being No. 81.A scarce collection of Gypsy verses. In the original paper wraps. Externally smart, with just some slight edgewear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed

Bradford: Byles and Sons, 1900. Brochure/Pamphlet. Very Good Indeed. 7" by 4.5". None. A delightful set of seventeen pamphlets, published for the British Association for the Advancement of Science, with an additional Address by the societies president, Sir William Turner. A unusual and very scarce work. A 17 volume set of pamphlet, produced by the British Association for the Advancement of Science, or B.A., and held in a protective cloth covered case. Illustrated with six folding plates across the 17 pamphlets. The B.A. was a charity and society founded in 1821, and to this day encourages the promotions and development of Scientific research, although today is is known under the title British Science Association, or B.S.A. The pamphlets were produced for the societies Bradford meeting in 1900, and provided useful information for its members. Each pamphlets include information on various excursions on throughout the duration of the annual meeting, their locations, cycle routes and train… Read More

London: Printed by C. Whittingham, 1819. Hardback. Good Only. 8" by 5". None. A scarce reprint of Pasquil's Night-cap, in the publisher's original binding. A scarce early 19th century reprint of this poetical works. First attributed to Nicholas Breton, but now considered to be the work of William Fennor. William Fennor was an bilingual English/Dutch poet and rogue of the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods. Nicholas Breton was an English poet and novelist, whose best work include his pastoral poetry. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Externally, worn. There is significant wear to the extremities, including bumping and loss to the paper, particularly along the spine. There is some discolouration to the boards. There is a water stain on the front free endpaper and a nameplate on the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with spotting throughout and the occasional handling mark. Good Only

London: Edwards Stanford, c1878. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 4.5". Unamed. A very scarce large folding map being a illustration of the English county of Hertfordshire. A lovely example of this work of cartography. A large map held in the original cloth covered slipcase. Undated, dated using Copac. Hertfordshire is a county in the East of England, with this map being a example of the city in the 19th century. This large folding map is in excellent condition, with marbled endpapers. A lovely example of this work of British cartography. A large folding map, held in the original cloth covered slipcase. The map is very smart, with light patches of rubbing to the extremities. The map is bright and generally clean, with a small small ink spot to the top right corner of the map. The slipcase is generally smart, with light bumping to the extremities. Patches of rubbing to the boards. Label to the front board of the slipcase is lightly age toned, with a small ink spot to the head. The… Read More

The University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, 1965. First edition. Paperback. Near Fine. 10.5" by 7.5",. Unamed. A very scarce first edition of this book architectural and ornament drawings. Bound in the publisher's original binding, this work is in excellent condition. First edition. Very scarce. With an introduction by Richard P. Wunder. A catalogue with 107 black and white plates. "The major premise on which this collection of European architectural and ornament drawings of the 16th, 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries has been formed is its potential usefulness in teaching the evolution of style in general and of the decorative arts in particular." - Preface In the publisher's original binding. Externally very smart with only some very slight wear to the extremities, including slight fading. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine

London: Jacob Tonson, 1704. Leather. Good Only. 8" by 5". Unamed. A scarce collection of poetical works dating from the early eighteenth century. The fifth part. A collection of poetical works, featuring the work of noted poets including Charles Montagu, John Dryden, and Joseph Addison. With an illustrated frontispiece. In a full calf binding. Externally sound, lacking the front board. Rubbing the spine, with patches of rubbing to the board and extremities. Small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Large crack to the rear joint. Rear hinge is strained, with the rear board at risk of becoming detached. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are generally clean with some light age toning mainly to the extremities. Light chips to the extremities of the front endpaper, with some light offsetting. Good Only

Bristol: J. Mathews, 1828. Cloth. Good. 6.5" by 4". Unamed. A lovely work of British topography, exploring the city of Bristol in the South West of England. Seventh edition. A charming guide to the city of Bristol in the first half of the 19th century, exploring the history of the city, its public and private buildings and local landmarks, and neighbourhoods. Illustrated with two folding plates, with additional illustrated plates. Includes three newspaper cuttings also relating to the city of Bristol referencing different local landmarks. Dated using COPAC. No collation available, but appears to be complete. In a full cloth binding. Externally, sound. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine, and also to the extremities. There light sunning to the spine, with some minor loss to the spine label. Rubbing to the joints and the board. The odd mark to the boards. Offsetting to the front and rear pastedowns and endpapers. Front and rear hinges are tender but firm. Internally… Read More

New York: Published by Carlton & Lanahan, 1847. Cloth. Good. 6" by 4". Unamed. A very scarce work of American history from the early nineteenth century. Undated. No matches on Copac, dated from the preface. Anonymously published. Created as an educational tool, this work gave its readers an insight into the prairies of America, from the perspective of European settlers, covering the lands, its wildlife and indigenous people. With an ink inscription to the front pastedown, and a illustrated frontispiece. In a full cloth binding. Externally worn, with bumping to the head and tail of the spine, with patches of heavy rubbing to the extremities. Fading to to the front and rear boards, with the odd mark and light dampstaining. Ink inscription to the front endpaper. Internally firmly bound. Pages are generally clean with scattered spotting throughout. Good

Bristol: J. Chilcott, c1840. Cloth. Near Fine. 7" by 4.5". Unamed. A very scarce work of local history published by J. Chilcott, which offers insight in to England's South-Western city, Bristol. Fourth edition, improved. Undated, dated using Copac. This copy has been rebound in a full cloth binding, with the previous owners ink inscription is tipped-in to the front pastedown, that reads 'Sir William Middleton'. Illustrated with 2 folding map towards the front of the volume, and 2 vignettes. This work of local history discusses the city of Bristol, both ancient and modern, and includes an account of the Bristol Riots of 1831. In addition this work explores the local regulations of the city, places of worship, public buildings, and local establishments. Rebound, in a full cloth binding. Externally smart, with minor shelfwear. The previous owners ink inscription tipped-in the front pastedown. Light age toning to the extremities. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean,… Read More

London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1925. Paperback. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5". None. A informative volume, ideal for a plant enthusiast, documenting the herbaceous plants found at the famous Kew Gardens in London. Third edition. A very scarce work. A charming volume documenting the variety of species grown at Kew Gardens. Featuring a list of Herbaceous plants, but excludes Rock-Garden plants and Hardy Monocotyledons. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a internationally renowned organisation with a diverse range of botanical life. Founded in 1840 the gardens are now home to more than 30,000 thousand plant species, and a library collection of over 750,000 volumes. With the stamp and signature of 'R. A. Newman' to the front pastedown. A interesting piece of botanic history, ideal for those with an interest in plants, or a connection to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Paperback. Externally, sound. Age toning to the spine, and to the extremities of the front and rear boards. Very light… Read More

London: Edward Stanford, 1886. Cloth. Near Fine. 7.5" by 5.5". Unamed. An excellent example of this work of cartography from the nineteenth century. This large folding plate is held in the original cloth covered slipcase. Photozincographed from 1/2500 Plans and Published at the Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton. This being the first edition of this map without contours. Dating from the 19th century, this map features the South Eastern Regions of Northamptonshire, in particular the towns of Finedon and Wellingborough. Backed onto linen this large map is held in the original cloth covered slipcase, with a label to the front board that reads 'Sole Agent by Appointment For The Sale of Ordnance Maps' in addition to the previous owns inscriptions that reads 'Finedon'. This particular map is in excellent condition, and is published by the noted publishing house Edward Stanford. Established in 1853 Stanfords gained a reputations and as a cartography and travel specialist. Based in London,… Read More

London: Charles Reynolds and Co, c1890. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 6". Unamed. A wonderful example of this Victorian souvenir from the university city of Cambridge, featuring a series of illustrations from places across the city. A souvenir work being a series of illustrations of the city of Cambridge. Scarce to find a 'Albums of Views work with Cambridge as the subject. Albums of Views was a series that showcased numerous notable cities and town across Britain. Comprised of a large folding plate with 23 illustrations of the city. Among the landmarks and buildings depicted there are numerous illustrations of the many colleges of Cambridge University. Undated, dated using Copac. Whilst there are no exact matches of Copac, similar works in the series are dated c1890. A delightful work of local interest, being a charming souvenir or token designed for the Victorian tourist. In a quarter cloth binding, with paper covered boards. Externally rubbed to the extremities, with a… Read More