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[HISTORY & LITERATURE]. A group
[HISTORY & LITERATURE]. A group of 4 leather-bound works in 37 volumes relating to history and literature, comprising:
CREIGHTON, M. History of the Papacy. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1882. 5 volumes, octavo. Contemporary tan armorial calf gilt, red and green lettering-pieces gilt, edges marbled.
WARD, Mrs. Humphrey. Works. Boston, New York, and Cambridge: Houghton Mifflin Company, the Riverside Press, 1912. 16 volumes, octavo. Frontispieces. Contemporary half brown morocco gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut.
KINGLAKE, Alexander William. The Invasion of the Crimea. Edinburgh & London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1858. 6 volumes, octavo. Contemporary brown calf gilt, green and brown morocco lettering-pieces gilt, edges marbled. Provenance: 1 1/4 pp. contemporary manuscript annotations relating to the history of the invasion bound in; 4pp. pamphlet, "Society for the Propagation of the Gospel" bound in.
SPOFFORD, A. R. The Library of Historic Characters and Famous Events. Philadelphia: William Finley & Co., 1894. 10 volumes, octavo. Frontispieces and plates. 20th-century half tan morocco gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut. The "Standard Edition."
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ALISON, Archibald. History of
ALISON, Archibald. History of Europe. Edinburgh & London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1844.
10 volumes, octavo. 19th-century tan calf gilt, red and green morocco lettering-pieces gilt, edges marbled. Sixth edition.
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4VOL GEORGE ELIOT, DANIEL
4VOL GEORGE ELIOT, DANIEL DERONDA, FIRST ISSUE Daniel Deronda, by George Eliot. Published 1876 by William Blackwood and Sons. First issue without inserted "contents" leaves. Volume I, page 83, line 2 with misprint "reponsive" and errata tipped-in after title page of volume II (part III). Bound in contemporary brown leather with marbled overlays on covers and inside covers and first free paper, on each the volumes have on the spine 5 with frets, gilted title, volume number and floral designs. vol1 367pp; vol 2 364pp; vol 3 393pp; vol 4 367pp.
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A GROUP OF JOSEPH CONRAD BOOKSA
A GROUP OF JOSEPH CONRAD BOOKSA group of Joseph Conrad books, Nine works: "Youth: A Narrative." Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1902 From the edition of 3150 copies issued Hardcover, 8vo, First English Edition, First Printing, includes the first appearance in book form of the short novel "Heart of Darkness" as well as 32 pages of ads dated 10/2 at the end of the book "Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard." London and New York: Harper & Brothers, 1904 Hardcover, 8vo, First Edition, First British Edition, First Printing, First State with page 187 numbered as 871 and final page correctly numbered "The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale." New York and London: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1907 Hardcover, 8vo, First American Edition with pictorial blue cloth "The Mirror of the Sea." New York and London: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1906 Hardcover, 8vo, First American Edition "The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two Notes." London: T. Fisher Unwin, Ltd., 1919 Hardcover, 8vo, First English Edition and first revised edition "The Rover." London: T. Fisher Unwin Ltd., 1923 Hardcover, 8vo, First British Edition, First Issue with "g" missing in "go" on p. 221 "Last Essays." London & Toronto: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1926 Hardcover, 8vo, First Edition "Notes on Life & Letters." London & Toronto: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1921 Hardcover, 8vo, First Edition, third issue with a corrected contents page Ford, Ford Maddox. "Joseph Conrad: A Personal Remembrance." London: Duckworth & Co., 1924 Hardcover, 8vo, First Edition 9 pieces Dimensions: Each: 8.25" H x 5.5" W x 1.5" D approximately Provenance: The Estate of Dr. Amy Conger
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GROUP OF THIRTY-FIVE LEATHERBOUND
GROUP OF THIRTY-FIVE LEATHERBOUND BOOKS WITH DECORATIVE BINDINGSComprising:
Biblia Sacra, Parishs, 1865
Les Fleurs du Mal by Baudelaire, Librairie Alphonse Lemerre, Paris
Recovery of Jerusalem by Edward Fairfax, vol. I, Charles Knight & Co., London, 1844
Alfred Lord Tennyson: A Memoir by His Son, MacMillan and Co. Ltd., London, 1899
George Elliot's Life, vol. I-III, William Blackwood and Sons, London
Works of Charles and Mary Lamb, vol. I and II, Oxford University Press
The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell, vol. I and II, H. Baldwin & Son, London
Five Volumes of The Works of Joshua Reynolds, T. Cadell and W. Davies, London, 1819
Hermsprong, vol. I-III, William Lane, London
Two Volumes of literature embossed with emblem 'Lib: Schola: De: Barkhamstede'
Fourteen volumes of literature embossed with various Melbourne emblems
Property from the Estate of R.C. Bald Donated by Margaret Bald Sold to Benefit the Finger Lakes Land Trust
Condition
Various wear, staining, fading, scuffs and losses consistent with age and use. Six with breaks to the bindings.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
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GROUP OF SEVEN BOOKS BY E.M.
GROUP OF SEVEN BOOKS BY E.M. FORSTERComprising: The Story of the Siren, The Hogarth Press, Richmond, 1920 The Hogarth Letters, The Hogarth Press, London, 1933 Howards End, Edward Arnold, London, 1910 A Room with a View, Edward Arnold, London, 1908 Pharos and Pharillon, Hogarth Press, Richmond, 1923 Where Angels Fear to Tread, William Blackwood and Sons, London, 1905; inscribed and with date 1906 A Passage to India, Edward Arnold, London, 1924
Property from the Estate of R.C. Bald Donated by Margaret Bald Sold to Benefit the Finger Lakes Land Trust
Condition
Wear, staining, fading, losses and foxing consistent with age and use. Lacking dust jackets.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
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ENOCH WOOD AND SONS TRANSFER
ENOCH WOOD AND SONS TRANSFER PRINTED WARES IN THE 'MAINZ' PATTERNBlack printed mark.
Comprising:
A soup tureen, cover and stand
A soup ladle
A sauce tureen cover and stand
A sauce ladle
A leaf shaped dish
The soup tureen, cover and stand 13 x 15 diam. (overall), (5 pcs.).
Condition
Wear, crazing and some pale staining overall. The tureen with some staining to the interior, the cover with a tiny nick to the flange, the stand with a portion of the rim has broken and reglued with an associated loss. The soup ladle with old repairs and a further reglued break. The sauce tureen with wear, the cover with a few tiny losses to the flange, the stand with a few tiny rim nicks. The sauce ladle is restored with two burst air bubble to bowl. The leaf dish is restored. Otherwise in good condition. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
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Vintage Schumacher Wedgewood
Vintage Schumacher Wedgewood Collection cotton home decor weight Fabric measures 55" x 4 yards. White ground with green leaves, red strawberries, and pink flowers. Under license from Josiah Wedgewood and Sons 1972. In very good condition with no issues noted. If you have any doubt, please ask questions! We will provide extra pictures, or can schedule an in person or video conference preview at your convenience. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $15 is a domestic shipping estimate for first quilt and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional quilt or quilt top we can pack in the same box is $5 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
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Antiquarian Books. Alison (Sir
Antiquarian Books. Alison (Sir Archibald, Bart., FRSE), History of Europe, 13 volumes, ninth edition, Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1853-6, double-column, contemporary green quarter-calf over cloth, 8vo, Groves's Dictionary of Music and Musicians, five-volume set, 1921, original cloth, 8vo, etc
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British India, the Raj and the East
British India, the Raj and the East India Company. [The Second Sikh War], [Sandford (Ensign Daniel Augustus)], Leaves from the Journal of a Subaltern during the Campaign in the Punjab, Sept. 1848 to March 1849, first edition, Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1849, half-title, pp: [2], ii, [2], 227, [4] (publisher's catalogue), later 20th/21st c owner's occasional manuscript annotations, a few odd foxed spots, mostly marginal, split and twisted, with some minor movement but holding, original publisher's cloth by Remnant & Edmonds, their ticket to verso pastedown, some wear, uncut, apricot endpapers, Horner armorial bookplate to recto pastedown, 8vo
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Antique hallmarked sterling
Antique hallmarked sterling silver mounted melon form glass biscuit barrel, Birmingham 1901-2, John Sherwood and Sons, approx 17cm H x 20cm W (including handles) x 12cm D
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3 PC WEDGWOOD AND SONS CERAMIC
3 PC WEDGWOOD AND SONS CERAMIC TILES, RED RIDING HOOD, ...Grimm Fairy Tale Series. Transfer printed in blue. 3 individual scenes from the story.
Housed in rectangular wooden frame. Wedgwood backstamps.
Artist: Thomas Allen
Issued: c. 1880
Dimensions: 22.5"W x 9.5"H
Manufacturer: Wedgwood