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Old English Ballads George Edwards 1914
Offering this handsome old book titled A Book of Old English Ballads, with beautiful illustrations by George Wharton Edwards, and an introduction by Hamilton Wright Mabie. Published by Macmillan Co, 1914. Green cloth hardboards with ornate gold lettering and illustration on front & gold lettering on spine. Good condition on cover, no spine cracks, missing top corner edge of spine cloth and a small strip across back top. Otherwise, good and secure. Pages are clean and tight, slight age toning, cover page is missing bottom corner (see photo), and one other page had a margin tear that has been mended with clear archival tape. Contents include Chevy Chase, King Leir and his three daughters, Fair Rosamond, Barbara Allen's Cruelty, Helen of Kirkconnell, Robin Hood, The Battle of Otterburn, and many more. Beautiful full page illstrations throughout, plus ornate illstrations at the beginning and ending of each ballad. Even with its imperfections, this is a very lovely old book!
Circa: 1914
Condition: Good
Publisher: Macmillan Co
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Shakespeare Works Histories Leather 1879
Offering this volume "Histories" from Shakespeare's Complete Works, The American Shakespeare from the original text, carefully collated and compared with the editions of Halliwell, Knight, and Collier; with critical and historical introductions and notes to each play, and A Life of the Great Dramatist by Charles Knight. Illustrated with new and finely executed steel engravings chiefly portraits in character of celebrated American actors, drawn from life, expressly for this edition. Published by Henry J Johnson, New York, 1879. Contents include: King John, King Richard the Second, King Henry the Fourth, King Henry the Fifth, King Henry the Sixth, King Richard the Third, King Henry the Eighth. Smooth and pebbled grain leather hardboards; hubbed spine, ornate gold gilt lettering on front and spine. Corners have rubbing and loss of leather at tips. Spine has leather wear on hinges and edges; front hinge had some cracking and has been reglued; still very secure due the the drop down cloth hinges on inside, very clean. Beautiful hand marbled end papers and when book is closed page edges on all sides have the same marbling. Pages are clean and tight, no scribbling, tears, or stains, no foxing. Extraordinary 9 full page engravings / illustrations throughout on thick paper and each has a protective tissue covering. Pages are printed in double column - book measures 10 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches. A very handsome 126 year old book for display and reading! We have also listed the other two volumes - The Comedies and Tragedies - if you are interested in all three.
Circa: 1879
Condition: Very Good
Publisher: Henry J Johnson, New York,
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One Hundred One Famous Poems Leather Gilt 1958
Offering this 1958 edition of One Hundred and One Famous Poems compiled by Roy J Cook, published by Henry Regnery Co, Chicago, 1958. Fine condition; brown textured leather hardboards with handsome gold gilt lettering and beautiful illustration on front and lettering on spine. Inside fly leaves are tan paper, faint number stamped on bottom of first blank page. Pages are clean and crisp; no tears, scribbles or stains; like new. Some of the poets included are: Longfellow, Emerson, Tennyson, Whitman, Holmes, Field, Wordsworth, Lowell, Shelley, Sandburg, Kilmer, Kipling, Hood, Shakespeare, and many more with a cameo illustration of each poet- also includes the Gettysburg Address,The Ten Commandments, The Magna Charta, and The Declaration of Independence. Book measures 8 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches, nice size book for travelling. A great addition to your library or a wonderful vintage gift!
Circa: 1958
Condition: Fine
Publisher: Henry Regnery Co, Chicago
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Robert Burns Poems Leather Miniature w/ Case
Offering this exquisite miniature hand bound leather volume of Robert Burns Poems. Hand made by Geoffrey Parker, at Wimbish, near Safron Walden, Essex England; published by Burgess & Bowes Ltd, Waterloo Road, London, England. No publish date. This wonderful little book measures 3 1/4 inches x 2 1/4 inches, black leather hardboards with gold gil lettering and decoration on spine. Very good condition, clean, no spine cracks or fraying or chipping, just a teeny bit of rubbing on edges, hardly noticeable. Has been covered with a removeable clear mylar cover which has protected it very well. Page edges have gold gilt on all three sides. Pages are clean and crisp, no scribbles or tears. On inside fly leaves there is a tiny sticker that held the mylar sleeve in place - the glue used caused a tiny spot of discoloration - does not detract. This book comes in its own cardboard sleeve, black with an inset of gold gilt which compliments the book when stored in it. This tiny book is a must have for your Robert Burns collection; it will compliment any library collection; perfect for display!
Circa: early 1900's
Condition: Good+++
Publisher: Burgess & Bowes Ltd, Waterloo Road, London, England
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Thomas Moore 1850's Hand Tooled Leather Gilt
Offering this absolutely beautiful old volume of the Poetical Works of Thomas Moore complete in one volume, elegantly illustrated. Published by Francis B Felt & Co, New York; no publish date but circa 1850's. Padded leather hardboards with exquisite hand tooled leather designs on all three sides; Moore's name is printed elegantly in gold gilt on front, back and hubbed spine, has the drop down hinges so book lays flat when open. Very good condition, no spine cracks or loose boards, very slight edge rubbing, no flaking. Page edges are gold gilt on all three sides. End papers are wonderful feathered marble paper. Inside leather edge of boards have an intricate gold gilt leaf pattern. Pages are clean and crisp, printed in double column; only foxing is on title page and frontspiece illustration of Moore and one other engraving in book has one spot on white part not the illustration. No tears, scribbling, or loose pages. Total of 763 pages plus index. Book measures 10 inches x 7 inches x 2 1/2 inches thick. This book itself is truly a work of art - the quality of workmanship that was given is incredible; and that it holds the marvelous writings of Thomas Moore makes this 150+ year old book a wonderful addition to your library; it is rare to find one in this condition and it would display beautifully!
Circa: 1850's
Condition: Very Good
Publisher: Francis B Felt & Co, New York
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Longfellow Poetical Works 6 Vols 1881 Leather
Offering these six large rare volumes of The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, published by Houghton, Mifflin, & Co, Boston, 1881. Each volume measures 9 1/2 inches x 12 inches, covered in semi hard pebbled brown leather with gold trim around edges, Longfellow's name in gold gilt on front; hubbed spines with gold numbers and lines. Good+++ condition, no spine cracks, no stains, minimal edge wear, mostly rubbing; spine edges have some rubs and small amount of chipping. Page edges have gold gilt on all three sides. Inside end papers are red marbled paper. Four volumes have previous owner's bookplate on inside fronts - the other two have evidence where a bookplate once was. Pages are printed in double column and proliferated with beautiful illstrations throughout each volume. Volume one has four pages near back that were loose and have been reattached with acid free archival tape, now secure, but stick out just a bit from other page edges. Volume two has a few sporatic margin edge spots and both sides of last printed page + the blank pages at end have some brown splotching, does not affect reading or illustrations. Other volumes are very clean. Any edge tears have been mended with clear archival acid free tape. The leather covers have had an application of leather restorer to keep them soft and supple. A total of 1407 pages and there are a total of 738 wonderful illustrations / engravings / photogravures throughout the volumes, many full page and many cameo inserts. Each chapter has an ornate title page. These beautiful, rare volumes will only grow in value, a must have for your poetry collection, filled with hundreds of wonderful poems and prose! Shipping/insurance will be $15.00 for US addresses.
Circa: 1881
Condition: Very Good
Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin, & Co, Boston
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William Cowper Poetical Works Leather 1800's
Offering this beautiful old book titled William Cowper's Poetical Works with a sketch of his life and illustrations. Published by Charles Daly, London, no publish date but 1830-1860's. Brown leather hardboards with wonderful impressed gold gilt decorations on front, back, and spine. Five hubbed spine. Good+++ condition, no stains, minor corner rubs, no fraying; spine area is very good, boards are firm, there is a 1/2 inch split at front bottom spine edge. Page edges are gold gilt tipped on all three sides. First blank page is missing and the hinges have paper cracks but still very secure. Pages are clean and tight, no scribbles, stains, or tears. Title page and illstration pages have a slight age toning. Retains its original satin book marker. Book measures 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches; total of 492 pages. Many beautiful full page illustrations throughout the book. A handsome book filled with many hours of enjoyable reading, wonderfully preserved for 140+ years old! Shipping/insurance to continental US addresses will be $7.00
Circa: 1800's
Condition: Good++
Publisher: Charles Daly
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Robert Burns Poetical Works Leather 1839
Offering this beautiful old book titled The Poetical Works of Robert Burns. Published by William Smith, London, 1839. Brown leather hardboards with wonderful impressed gold gilt decorations on front, back, and spine. Very Good+++ condition, no stains, minor corner rubs, no fraying; spine area is very good, boards are firm, there is a 1 inch split at back bottom spine edge. Page edges are gold gilt tipped on all three sides. Pages are clean and tight, no scribbles, stains, or tears. Title page and illustration pages have a slight foxing - rest of pages are clean. Page 293-4 had a tear which was mended long ago with clear tape that was not acid free so caused a darkening on the margin area. The tear has now been mended with acid free clear archival tape. Reading is not affected. Two other pages have a small spot on margin. Retains its original satin book marker. Book measures 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches; total of 373 pages, plus index. Lovely illustration facing title page. A handsome book filled with many hours of enjoyable poetry by one of the worlds most beloved poets, wonderfully preserved for 166 years old! Shipping/insurance to continental US addresses will be $7.00
Circa: 1839
Condition: Very Good
Publisher: William Smith
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The Poems of Matthew Arnold Leather 1909
Offering this beautiful old book titled The Poems of Matthew Arnold. Published by Henry Frowde, London, 1909. Tan leather hardboards with wonderful impressed gold gilt decorations on front, back, and spine. Five hubbed spine. Very Good+++ condition, no stains, minor corner rubs, no fraying; spine area is very good, boards are firm. Page edges are beautifully marbled on all three sides. End leaves are marbled, boards are stepped down. Pages are clean and tight, no scribbles, stains, or tears. Front and back blank pages have slight foxing - rest of pages are clean. Gift inscription on top of title page and on first blank page. Book measures 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches; total of 454 pages, plus index. Wonderful tipped in photogravure illustration facing title page. A handsome book filled with many hours of enjoyable poetry, wonderfully preserved for 96 years old! Shipping/insurance to continental US addresses will be $7.00
Circa: 1909
Condition: Very Good
Publisher: Henry Frowde
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Shakspere His Mind and Art Dowden Leather 1882
Offering this beautiful old book titled William Shakspere, a critical study of His Mind and Art by Edward Dowden. Published by Kegan Paul, Trench & Co, London, 1882. Tan leather hardboards with wonderful impressed gold gilt decorations on front (emblem of The Yorkshire College on front), back, and spine. Four hubbed spine. Very Good+++ condition, no stains (one small spot that is a little darker on front bottom board), no fraying; spine area is very good, boards are firm. Page edges are beautifully marbled on all three sides. End leaves are marbled, boards are stepped down ( a Yorkshire College label on inside front board, sttes first prize awarded to Lily Pearce, 1882 and signed by professor). Pages are clean and tight, no scribbles, stains, or tears. Front and back blank pages have slight foxing - rest of pages are clean, except for occasional foxing in the margins on a few pages. Book measures 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches; total of 430 pages, plus index. A handsome book about Shakespeare's life and works, wonderfully preserved for 123 years old! Shipping/insurance to continental US addresses will be $7.00
Circa: 1882
Condition: Good+++
Publisher: Kegan Paul, Trench & Co
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John Greenleaf Whittier Poetical Works Leather 1800
Offering this handsome old edition of the Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier; The Albion Edition; published by Frederick Warne & Co, London, no publish date but late 1800's to early 1900's. Deep green padded leather hardboard cover with gold gilt trim and lettering. Minimal edge rubbing, leather has split at hinges and have been repaired nicely; minor bit of chipping on spine edges; otherwise clean. Beautiful marbled end papers; and page edges are tipped in gold gilt on all three sides. Pages are clean and crisp; no tears, scribbling, or soiling. Frontspiece illustration with tissue covering. Pages are printed in double column. Even the inside edges of the cover has tiny gold gilt floral decoration. Book measures 7 1/2 x 5 1/2; a total of 576 pages. A very handsome old volume for your library and enjoyment!
Circa: Late 1800's
Condition: Good+++
Publisher: Frederick Warne & Co, London
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Florus B. Plimton Poems 1886 Poetry Book First Edition
This is a very nice, first edition of "POEMS OF FLORUS B. PLIMPTON". It was copyright by Mrs. F.B. Plimpton 1886 Cincinnati Ohio, off the press of "MCDONALD & EICK" Cincinnati Ohio. This is a hardcover book with beveled edges, green cloth with beautiful gold embossed lettering and design on cover and spine. The inside cover pages has a nice leaf and vine design, green on tan paper. There are 156 pages, many have very well designed illustrations, and geometric designs, and one separate page gives the names of 17 different people who contributed to the many illustrations in this book. There is also a brief biography of the Author, born in Northeast Ohio (Portage County) in 1830. He passed away in 1886, and his wife published this accumulation of his many poetic writings later that same year. A number of his friends, and associates also wrote tributes to the life Mr. F. B. Plimpton that are contained in this book. Plimpton poems give us a sense of his faith in God, and his love for his country, and fellow citizens. <br>
This book is well worth the reading and pondering. It's in very good shape, with some self wear on the edges of the cover, very clean pages, great binding, and quality paper was used also, that seems to resist darkening or age toning. We note a few minor small spot or stain on the cover, hardly noticeable. The book measures 7 x 9.5". A hard to find first edition!
Circa: 1886
Condition: Very Good
Publisher: Mrs. F. B. Plimpton
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Shakespeare 4 Vol Leather London
Offering these four beautiful volumes of William Shakespeares works, including: The Comedies, Tragedies, Tragedies Poems, and The Histories; published by Collins, London & Glasgow, 1963. Semi hardboards are red pebbled leather with gold lettering and decorations on spines. Good++ condition, no spine cracks, no fraying or stains, teeny bit of rubbing of top spine edge on two volumes, very clean. Page tops are gold gilt. Inside pages are clean and crisp, no scribbling, tears, stains, or missing pages -gift inscription on inside blank page - presented as a token of love and appreciation for his guidance as President of San Diego Shakespeare Society, Old Globe Theater, 1965-1968. All retain their original grosgrain ribbon markers. Each comes with a clear plastic cover and also comes with original cardboard sleeve. Beautiful books for your collection and enjoyment or a wonderful gift!
Condition: Used
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Lord Tennyson Poems Early 1900's
Offering this handsome book titled The Poetic and Dramatic Works of Lord Tennyson, published by Houghton Mifflin and Co, Boston, copyright date is 1898, no publish date but most likely early 1900's. Red pebbled cloth semi-hardboards with gold gilt writing on front and spine. Very slight edge wear - just enough to add character, no spine cracks or stains. Page edges on top have gold gilt. Pages are clean and tight, no stains, scribbles, or tears, double column print, the only page that has a mark is pg 170 ( see photo). Spine is secure. There is a gift inscription on first blank page and a loving note on back of title page. A wonderful old book filled with hours of enjoyable reading!
Circa: early 1900's
Condition: Good+
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin and Co, Boston
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The Voyage of Ithobal by Edwin Arnold 1901
Offering this book The Voyage of Ithobal by Sir Edwin Arnold,illustrated by Arthur Lumley, published by G W Dillingham, New York and John Murray London, 1901. Dark blue cloth hardboards with ornate gold gilt lettering on front and spine; no spine cracks or tears, very minimal spine edge rubs, handsome gold gilt on top page edges. Pages are clean (a couple have very faint small smudges on margin edge, does not affect reading) no loose or missing pages, no scribbles; this is an ex-library book, has 'discarded' stamp on title page. Wonderful illustrations throughout. A lovely old book for your home, library, or a wonderful gift!
Circa: 1901
Condition: Good+
Publisher: G W Dillingham, New York and John Murray London
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