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Catalogue
Catalogue to the Baker Books
- 1 ALKEN, Henry
- Illustrations to popular songs, by Henry Alken.
London: Thos. McLean, 1822.- 43 leaves of col. plates. 25x35cm.
Reissue: 1 plate watermarked 1825.
The plates are in random order compared to Tooley.
Lacks Address leaf.
Tooley 37. Book no. 153
- 43 leaves of col. plates. 25x35cm.
- 2 ALKEN, Henry
- The national sports of Great Britain. By Henry Alken. With descriptions in English and French.
London: Thomas M'Lean, 1823.- [4], 2, 2, [2]p. 51 col. plates (50 each with 1 leaf of text), 50cm.
Additional title-page in French.
Printed by Howlett and Brimmer.
Bookplate: From the library of H. Harvey Frost.
"Alken's most important work. It must always form the cornerstone of any Alken collection" (Tooley).
Tooley 42. Book no. 127
- [4], 2, 2, [2]p. 51 col. plates (50 each with 1 leaf of text), 50cm.
- 3 ALKEN, Henry
- Symptoms of being amused, by Hy. Alken. Vol. 1.
London: Thos. McLean, 1822.- [2]p. 36 leaves of col. plates. 28x38cm.
Only vol. 1 was published.
Tooley lists 42 plates: the 36 present here are in random order compared to Tooley. None of the plates for the projected v.2 are present.
Binder: C.J. Sawyer Ltd.
Bookplate: Gloucester.
Tooley 57. Book no. 156
- [2]p. 36 leaves of col. plates. 28x38cm.
- 4 APPERLEY, Charles James
- The life of a sportsman. By Nimrod: with thirty-six coloured illustrations, by Henry Alken.
London: Rudolph Ackermann, 1842.- viii, 402p. 36 col. plates. 24cm.
Wright and Co., printers.
Lacks advertisements at end.
Possibly 1st issue "with four plates mounted, with titles beneath them... Considered by many to be the premier coloured plate sporting book in the 19th century" (Tooley).
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Signed: G. John Phillips 1845 ? (partially erased).
Tooley 65. Book no. 64
- viii, 402p. 36 col. plates. 24cm.
- 5 APPERLEY, Charles James
- Memoirs of the life of the late John Mytton, Esq. of Halston, Shropshire... with notices of his hunting, shooting, driving, racing, eccentric and extravagant exploits. By Nimrod. With numerous illustrations by H. Alken and T.J. Rawlins.
Second edition, printed (with considerable additions) from the New sporting magazine.
London: Rudolph Ackermann, 1837.- ix, [1], 206, [1]p. 18 col. plates. 24cm.
Engraved title-page.
Illustrators: H. Alken, T.J. Rawlins, E. Duncan.
Walter Spiers, printer.
Variant: plate 1 "Aquat. by E. Duncan": plate 9 filly spelt filley; plates 17 and 18 marked as p.81.
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Tooley 67. Book no. 66
- ix, [1], 206, [1]p. 18 col. plates. 24cm.
- 6 ATKINSON, John Augustus
- A picturesque representation of the manners, customs, and amusements of the Russians, in one hundred coloured plates; with an accurate explanation of each plate in English and French. In three volumes. By John Augustus Atkinson, and James Walker.
London: printed by W. Bulmer and Co. for the proprietors and sold by them; Messrs. Boydell; St. Petersburg: Mr. Alici; Moscow: Messrs. Riss and Saucet, 1803-1804. 3v. in 1.- V.1 1803. [12]p. 34 ill. (33 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text). 47 cm.
Lacks half-title, but includes as frontispiece a portrait of Alexander I (not in Tooley) published by I. A. Atkinson and I. Walker, and Messrs. Boydell, 1804.
V.2 1804. [4]p. 34 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text. 47cm.
V.3 1804. [4]p. 33 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text. 47 cm.
Reissue: some plates watermarked 1822, 1823.
Tooley 72. Book no. 140
- V.1 1803. [12]p. 34 ill. (33 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text). 47 cm.
- 7 AUSTEN, Jane
- Emma: a novel. In three volumes. By the author of "Pride and prejudice," &c. &c.
London: printed for John Murray, 1816. 3v.- V.1 [4], 322p. 17cm.
Printed by C. Roworth.
Lacks half-title.
V.2 [4], 351, [1]p. 17cm.
Printed by C. Roworth.
V.3 [4], 363, [1]p. 17cm.
Printed by J. Moyes.
Bayntun, binder.
Gilson p. 61. Book no. 27
- V.1 [4], 322p. 17cm.
- 8 AUSTEN, Jane
- Pride and prejudice: a novel. In three volumes. By the author of "Sense and sensibility".
London: printed for T. Egerton, 1813. 3v.- V.1 [4], 307p. 17cm.
Printed by C. Roworth.
V.2 [4], 239p. 17cm.
G. Sidney, printer.
V.3 [4], 323p. 17cm.
G. Sidney, printer.
Bayntun, binder.
Gilson p. 18. Book no. 28
- V.1 [4], 307p. 17cm.
- 9 AYTON, Richard
- A voyage round Great Britain, undertaken in the summer of the year 1813, and commencing from the Land's-End, Cornwall, by Richard Ayton. With a series of views, illustrative of the characteristic and prominent features of the coast, drawn and engraved by William Daniell.
London: printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; and William Daniell, 1814-1825. 8v. in 4- V.1 1814. v, 215, [2], 1p. 26 col. plates. 38cm.
V.2 1815. 223, [1]p. 30 col. plates. 38cm.
V.3 1818. [4], 80p. 42 col. plates. 38cm.
V.4 1820. [4], 96p. 42 col. plates. 38cm.
V.5 1821. [4], 36p. 42 col. plates. 38cm.
V.6 1822. [4], 94p. 42 col. plates. 38cm.
V.7 1826 [i.e. 1824?]. [2], 90p. 42 col. plates. 38cm.
V.8 1825. [4], 65p. 42 col. plates. 38cm.
Richard Ayton's name appears in v.1 and 2 only.
Tooley gives 1824 as the date of publication of v.7.
Printer: T. Davison.
Binder: J.P. Gray & Son.
Bookplate: Ex libris Walter Ambrose Harding Madingley Hall (by M.V. Duffel, 1928): v.1 to 6 only.
Some plates bound out of sequence.
"The most important colour plate book on British topography" (Tooley).
Tooley 177. Book no. 124
- V.1 1814. v, 215, [2], 1p. 26 col. plates. 38cm.
- 10 [Beatitudes].
- 8 leaves of col. plates. 29cm.
Hand written and illustrated. Book no. 164
- 8 leaves of col. plates. 29cm.
- 11 BEAUMONT, Francis
- Comedies and tragedies written by Francis Beavmont and Iohn Fletcher gentlemen. Never before printed, and now published by the authours originall copies.
London: Humphrey Robinson; Humphrey Moseley, 1647.- [54], 75, 143, [167], 71, 172, 92, 50, 48p. 1 ill. 33cm.
First folio, with frontispiece in its first state (note in front of copy).
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Bookplate: Ex libris John Drinkwater.
Signed: G.H. Gilchrist, 1847; Iohn Drinkwater 1921. Book no. 169
- [54], 75, 143, [167], 71, 172, 92, 50, 48p. 1 ill. 33cm.
- 12 BELLASIS, George Hutchins
- Views of Saint Helena. By George Hutchins Bellasis, Esq.
London: printed by John Tyler; the plates printed by W.B. McQueen, 1815.- [6]p. 6 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text. 35x50cm.
Illustrator: Robt. Havell.
Lacks list of subscribers.
Tooley 87. Book no. 141
- [6]p. 6 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text. 35x50cm.
- 13 BLACKMANTLE, Bernard
- The English spy: an original work, characteristic, satirical, and humorous. Comprising scenes and sketches in every rank of society, being portraits of the illustrious, eminent, eccentric, and notorious. Drawn from the life by Bernard Blackmantle. The illustrations designed by Robert Cruikshank. 2v.
- V.1 London: Sherwood, Jones, and Co., 1825.
xxiii, 417p. 36 plates (mostly col. ), 49 woodcuts. 24cm.
V.2 London: Sherwood, Gilbert, and Piper, 1826.
36 col. plates, 25 woodcuts. 24cm.
Author's real name is Charles Molloy Westmacott.
Illustrators: T. Wageman, G.M. Brighty: v.1 has a list of Illustrations on wood, from original designs by Cruikshank, Rowlandson, Gilray, and Finlay, engraved by Bonner and Hughes.
Printed by Thomas Davison.
Binder: Tout.
Bookplates: Harry McCalmont.
Tooley 504. Book no. 53
- V.1 London: Sherwood, Jones, and Co., 1825.
- 14 BLACKMORE, R.D.
- Lorna Doone: a romance of Exmoor. By R.D. Blackmore.
London: Sampson Low, Son, & Marston, 1869. 3v.- V.1 vi, 332p. 20cm.
V.2 iv, 340p. 20cm.
V.3 iv, 342, [2], 16p. 20cm.
Printed by W. Clowes & Sons.
First edition. Book no. 82
- V.1 vi, 332p. 20cm.
- 15 BOCCACCIO, Giovanni
- The tragedies, gathered by Jhon Bochas, of all such princes as fell from theyr estates throughe the mutability of Fortune since the creation of Adam, until his time: wherin may be seen what vices bring menne to destruccion, wyth notable warninges howe the like may be avoyded. Translated into Englysh by John Lidgate, Monke of Bury.
London: John Wayland, [1555?].- [9], 163, [37 (i.e. 39)] leaves. 1 ill. 33cm.
Errors in foliation: 2nd count, leaf 60 is misnumbered as 54, 67 as 66, 149 as 141: 3rd count, two leaves are numbered 12 and there is no 18, 22 is misnumbered as 28, and 37 to 39 as 35 to 37.
Lacking the leaf at the end as usual (slip in copy).
Bound by Macleish (slip in copy). Book no. 170
- [9], 163, [37 (i.e. 39)] leaves. 1 ill. 33cm.
- 16 BOLTON, James
- Harmonia ruralis; or, an essay towards a natural history of British song birds: illustrated with figures, the size of life, of the birds, male and female, in their most natural attitudes; their nests and eggs, &c. by James Bolton.
A new edition, revised and augmented.
London: Henry G. Bohn, 1845.- 2v. in 1.
V.1 [2], xxiv, [3], 66p. 41 col. plates. 33cm.
V.2 [1], 96p. 40 col. plates. 33cm.
The plate of the Dartford warbler is entitled Frontispiece to Vol. 1st. and is bound as such, not at the start of v.2 as in the Contents.
Bound by Leighton Son and Hodge. Book no. 129
- 2v. in 1.
- 17 The book of common prayer, and administration of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the Church. According to the use of the Church of England: together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches.
Oxford: printed by John Basket, 1727.
- 190p. 57 woodcuts. 16cm.
Engraved title-page: The liturgy of the Church of England adorn'd with 57 historical cuts. London: printed by Sam Aris for Bowen Whitledge. Bound with: Sternhold, T. The whole book of psalms.
Illustrators: B. Cole (and others?).
Stamp inside front cover: MW; and at end: AE in diamond.
Bookseller's slip: A. Holden, new & secondhand bookseller, 60, High Street, Exeter. Book no. 67
- 190p. 57 woodcuts. 16cm.
- 18 The British dance of death, exemplified by a series of engravings, from drawings by Van Assen; with explanatory and moral essays.
London: printed by and for George Smeeton, [1825?]
- iv, 72p. 19 col. plates. 22cm.
Illustrators: Benedictus Antonio van Assen, Robert Cruikshank, J. Gleadah.
Plates published by Hodgson & Co.
"Printed by and for Hodgson and Co." (Tooley).
Signed: Henry Posey Jones ?
Tooley 111. Book no. 56
- iv, 72p. 19 col. plates. 22cm.
- 19 BRONTE, Charlotte
- Jane Eyre. An autobiography. Edited by Currer Bell. In three volumes.
London: Smith, Elder, and Co., 1847. 3v.- V.1 [2], 304p. 18cm. Lacks half-title.
V.2 [4], 304p. 18cm.
V.3 [2], 311, [1]p. 18cm. Lacks half-title.
Printed by Stewart and Murray.
Wise (Ashley) v.I p. 72. Book no. 29
- V.1 [2], 304p. 18cm. Lacks half-title.
- 20 BROWNING, Robert
- Bells and pomegranates. By Robert Browning.
London: Edward Moxon, 1841-1846. 8 parts in 1v.- First issue, the parts bound together, not the collected issue.
Bradbury and Evans, printers (most parts).
Bound by Root & Son.
"The Half-title to the complete work is placed, as intended, although issued with Part ii, at the commencement of the book" (Wise (Ashley)).
Wise (Ashley) v.I p.115: Wise (Browning) p.7. Book no. 50
- First issue, the parts bound together, not the collected issue.
- 21 BUNYAN, John
- Grace abounding to the chief of sinners... corrected, and much enlarged now by the author, for the benefit of the tempted and dejected Christian.
The sixth edition, corrected.
London: printed for Nath. Ponder, 1688.- [12], 173, [7]p.15cm.
Signed: Eliza Lampett, Her Book. Book no. 72
- [12], 173, [7]p.15cm.
- 22 BUNYAN, John
- The works of that eminent servant of Christ, Mr. John Bunyan. The first volume.
London: printed and are to be sold by William Marshall, 1692.- [6], 868, [39]p.1 plate, 1 folded map.35cm.
"Doe folio": "pagination most erratic; smaller figs. and skips..." (Harrison).
Has Sturt's steel portrait of Bunyan, and the Mapp.
After p.868 Presentation leaf for index only, not folio and index, as in Harrison.
Errata slip pasted on last page.
Signed: John Moore his Booke. 1692.
Harrison p.65. Book no. 115
- [6], 868, [39]p.1 plate, 1 folded map.35cm.
- 23 BURNS, Robert
- Poems, chiefly in the Scottish dialect. By Robert Burns.
Edinburgh: printed for the author, and sold by William Creech, 1787.- xlviii, [9]-368p.1 plate. 21cm.
1st edition but "stinking" edition, i. e. not 1st issue: has misprints Boxburgh for Roxburgh in Subscribers' names p.xxxvii: p.332 for 232: stinking for skinking p.263.
Bound by Zaehnsdorf.
Egerer p.5. Book no. 98
- xlviii, [9]-368p.1 plate. 21cm.
- 24 BURTON, Alfred
- The adventures of Johnny Newcome in the navy; a poem, in four cantos: with plates by Rowlandson, from the author's designs. By Alfred Burton.
London: W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, 1818.- [iv], 259p.16 col. plates. 22cm.
Illustrators: T. Rowlandson, W. Read.
W. Wilson, printer.
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Tooley 406. Book no. 11
- [iv], 259p.16 col. plates. 22cm.
- 25 BUTCHER, E.
- Sidmouth scenery; or, Views of the principal cottages & residences of the nobility and gentry: with a description of that admired watering-place, and the environs, within fifteen miles round. By the Rev. E. Butcher.
Sidmouth: printed for John Wallis and sold in London by J. and E. Wallis, Longman, Hurst, and Co. and Mr. Ackermann, 1817.- viii, [2], 100, [1]p.20 col. plates, 1 map.26cm.
Engraved title-page: printed for J. Wallis and to be had in London of J. & E. Wallis, R. Ackermann and T. Clay.
Illustrators: H. Haseler, D. Havell.
Signed: D. Gaskell. Book no. 43
- viii, [2], 100, [1]p.20 col. plates, 1 map.26cm.
- 26 BUTLER, Samuel
- Hudibras, a poem, by Samuel Butler: with historical, biographical, and explanatory notes, selected from Grey & other authors. To which are prefixed, A life of the author, and A preliminary discourse on the civil war. A new edition, embellished with twelve engravings.
London: Akerman; Walker and Co.; Reid; Bigg; Sharpe; Clarke; Chappell; Andrews; Bell; John Bumpus, 1822. 2v.- V.1 lxxiv, [2], 444p.7 col. plates. 22cm.
V.2 494p.5 col. plates. 22cm.
Plates published by T. Mclean, 1819.
Illustrator: J. Clark.
Reissue; originally published 1819.
Bookplates: signed Wm Mon. Miller? (v.1); Mon. Miller? (v.2): different hands?
Tooley 142. Book no. 4
- V.1 lxxiv, [2], 444p.7 col. plates. 22cm.
- 27 BYRON, George Gordon
- English bards, and scotch reviewers. A satire.
London: printed for James Cawthorn, [1809].- [iii]-vi, 54p.18cm.
First edition, but second or later issue (includes Preface)? (Wise).
T. Collins, printer.
Lacks half-title.
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Wise (Ashley) v.I p.147. Book no. 74
- [iii]-vi, 54p.18cm.
- 28 BYRON, George Gordon
- Hours of idleness, a series of poems, original and translated, by George Gordon, Lord Byron, a minor.
Newark: printed and sold by S. and J. Ridge; sold also by B. Crosby and Co.; Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme; F. and C. Rivington; and J. Mawman, 1807.- xiii, [1], 187p.18cm.
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Wise (Ashley) v.I p.144. Book no. 90
- xiii, [1], 187p.18cm.
- 29 CALLCOTT, John Wall
- A musical grammar, in four parts. By Dr. Callcott.
Third edition.
London: printed for Robert Birchall, by B. McMillan, 1817.- [iii]-xix, 327, [1], 12p. Musical examples. 20cm.
[Edited by William Horsley] (BM v.32 c. 149). Book no. 68
- [iii]-xix, 327, [1], 12p. Musical examples. 20cm.
- 30 CARELESS, John
- The old English 'squire. A poem, in ten cantos. By John Careless, Esq. Illustrated with plates, by one of the family.
London: printed for Thomas M'Lean by Howlett and Brimmer, 1821.- viii, 136p. 19 col. plates. 26cm.
Printed by Howlett and Brimmer.
Lacks p.i-ii ("The half-title is frequently missing" (Tooley)), and frontispiece and plates 2, 4, 15, 23.
Binder: Guild of Women Binders.
Bookplate: Malacrida.
Tooley 128. Book no. 42
- viii, 136p. 19 col. plates. 26cm.
- 31 CAREY, David
- Life in Paris; comprising the rambles, sprees, and amours, of Dick Wildfire, of Corinthian celebrity, and his bang-up companions, Squire Jenkins and Captain O'Shuffleton; with the whimsical adventures of the Halibut family; including sketches of a variety of other eccentric characters in the French metropolis. By David Carey. Embellished with twenty-one coloured plates, representing scenes from real life, designed and engraved by Mr. George Cruikshank. Enriched also with twenty-two engravings on wood, drawn by the same artist, and executed by Mr. White.
London: printed for John Fairburn; sold by Sherwood, Neely, and Jones; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; Baldwin, Craddock, and Joy; Simpkin and Marshall; Humphrey; and Wilson, 1822.- xxiv, 489p. 21 col. plates, 22 wood engravings. 22cm.
Marchant, printer (Tooley).
Plates have imprint John Cumberland 1821-2: Tooley says John Fairburn for the 1822 edition, and Cumberland for the 2nd edition of 1828.
This copy appears to be a reissue of the 1st edition, with some text pages watermarked 1824 or 1825.
Lacks half-title and To the binder.
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Bookplate: Arthur G. Soames (C. Helard '99).
Tooley 129. Book no. 60
- xxiv, 489p. 21 col. plates, 22 wood engravings. 22cm.
- 32 CARROLL, Lewis
- Alice's adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll with forty-two illustrations by John Tenniel.
London: Macmillan and Co., 1912.- [9], 179p. Ill. 18cm.
One hundred and sixty-fifth thousand.
Binder: Relfe Bros, Ltd. Book no. 73
- [9], 179p. Ill. 18cm.
- 33 CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de
- Don Quixote de la Mancha. Translated from the original Spanish of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, by Charles Jarvis, Esq. embellished with twenty-four highly finished engravings, from drawings designed expressly for this edition.
London: printed for T. M'Lean, 1819. 4v.- V.1 lxxxviii, 376p. 7 col. plates. 22cm.
V.2 vii, 403p. 5 col. plates. 22cm.
V.3 xvi, 370p. 6 col. plates. 22cm.
V.4 viii, 440p. 6 col. plates. 22cm.
Illustrator: J. H. Clark.
Printed by J. Brettell.
Tooley 140. Book no. 59
- V.1 lxxxviii, 376p. 7 col. plates. 22cm.
- 34 The Christian year: thoughts in verse for the Sundays and holydays throughout the year.
Oxford: printed by W. Baxter, for J. Parker; and C. and J. Rivington, 1827. 2v.
- V.1 xii, 201p. 17cm.
V.2 viii, 201p. 17cm.
Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Book no. 70
- V.1 xii, 201p. 17cm.
- 35 CIBBER, Colley
- An apology for the life of Mr. Colley Cibber, comedian, and late patentee of the Theatre-Royal. With an historical view of the stage during his own time. Written by himself.
London: printed by John Watts for the author, 1740.- [16], 346p. 1 plate. 29cm.
Illustrators: Vanloo, G. vander Gucht.
89 leaves inserted, with engravings etc. pasted on. Book no. 167
- [16], 346p. 1 plate. 29cm.
- 36 COLERIDGE, Samuel Taylor
- The fall of Robespierre. An historic drama. By S.T. Coleridge.
Cambridge: printed by Benjamin Flower for W.H. Lunn, and J. and J. Merrill; Norwich: sold by J. March, 1794.- 37p. 21cm.
Lacks advertisement leaf (Wise).
Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe.
Wise (Coleridge) p.5. Book no. 87
- 37p. 21cm.
- 37 COLERIDGE, Samuel Taylor
- Poems, by S.T. Coleridge, second edition. To which are now added poems by Charles Lamb, and Charles Lloyd.
Bristol: J. Cottle; London: Messrs. Robinsons, 1797.- xx, 278p. 17cm.
Printed by N. Biggs.
Engraved vignette pasted onto title-page verso.
Inscribed: For my dear Clara 28 June 1844.
Wise (Coleridge) p.36. Book no. 93a
- xx, 278p. 17cm.
- 38 COLERIDGE, Samuel Taylor
- Sibylline leaves: a collection of poems.
London: Rest Fenner, 1817.- [2], x, [2], 303p. 21cm.
S. Curtis, printer (title-page verso): Printed by John Evans & Co. (colophon).
Signature on each gathering of the text says VOL. II: "We know that as originally planned, Sibylline Leaves and Biographia Literaria were to have been issued as one 'work' in two volumes, and that ultimately the book was itself enlarged into two" (Wise (Ashley)).
Lacks half-title.
Bound by Root & Son.
Wise (Ashley) v.I p.206: Wise (Coleridge) p.100. Book no. 88
- [2], x, [2], 303p. 21cm.
- 39 [Collection des vues de Waterloo avec plan. ]
Bruxelles: chez Daems, [c. 1820].
- 9 leaves of plates. 1 col. folded map. 22x30cm.
Illustrators: de la Cour, Armand.
Imprint taken from plates.
Stitched in cover with label which says "Collection des veus de Waterloo avec plan".
Signed: E.G[?]. Prendergast. Hotel de Belle Vue Brussels, 15th June 1829. Book no. 151
- 9 leaves of plates. 1 col. folded map. 22x30cm.
- 40 COMBE, William
- The dance of life, a poem, by the author of "Doctor Syntax;" illustrated with coloured engravings, by Thomas Rowlandson.
London: R. Ackermann, 1817.- [2], ii, ii, 285, [1]p. 26 col. plates. 24cm.
Engraved title-page.
Printed by J. Diggens.
Bookplate: Norwood.
"For the rest of his life Combe was to be engaged in this kind of journeyman work, writing prose and verse to accompany aquatints, chiefly those turned out by Ackermann's staff of engravers and colourists. The books produced by this collaboration include many items highly prized by collectors today... and most important of all his work with Rowlandson, the three Tours of Doctor Syntax (1812, 1820, 1821), the Dance of Death (1815, 1816), the Dance of Life (1817) and Johnny Quae Genus (1822)" (Hamilton p.241).
Hamilton p.306: Tooley 410. Book no. 45
- [2], ii, ii, 285, [1]p. 26 col. plates. 24cm.
- 41 COMBE, William
- The English dance of death, from the designs of Thomas Rowlandson, with metrical illustrations, by the author of "Doctor Syntax".
London: R. Ackermann, 1815-1816. 2v.- V.1 vii, [1], 295, [4]p. 38 plates (mostly col.). 25cm.
V.2 [2], 299, [4]p. 36 col. plates. 25cm.
Printed by J. Diggens.
Plates opposite p.167 and 173 bound in each other's place: that opposite p.210 should be at p.209.
Binder: Root & Son.
Bookplates: L.P. Shawe-Storey.
"Indispensable to any Rowlandson collection" (Tooley).
Hamilton p.307: Tooley 411. Book no. 55
- V.1 vii, [1], 295, [4]p. 38 plates (mostly col.). 25cm.
- 42 COMBE, William
- The history of Johnny Quae Genus, the little foundling of the late Doctor Syntax: a poem, by the author of The three tours.
London: R. Ackermann, 1822.- [4], 268p. 24 col. plates. 25cm.
Illustrator: T. Rowlandson.
Printed by J. Diggens.
Binder: Tout.
Bookplate: Courtenay F. Wilson.
Hamilton p.308: Tooley 413. Book no. 61
- [4], 268p. 24 col. plates. 25cm.
- 43 COMBE, William
- The history of the Abbey Church of St. Peter's Westminster, its antiquities and monuments.
London: printed for R. Ackermann, by L. Harrison and J.C. Leigh, 1812. 2v.- V.1 [6, xv]-xviii, [vii-xiv, 2], 330, [6]p. 3 plates (2 col. ), 1 plan. 36cm.
V.2 [4], 275, [4]p. 79 col. plates. 36cm.
Second issue.
Illustrators: F. Mackenzie, A. Pugin, J. Bluck, T. Sutherland etc. (see Tooley).
The plate of the tomb of Aymer de Valence is bound as frontispiece to v.1, not v.2 as in the Arrangement of the plates, and the portrait of William Vincent is bound facing the dedication to him, not the half-title.
Bookplates: H.R.Y. Thomason: Edward Hailctone.
Signed: Lady Scarsdale 1816 (v.2).
Hamilton p.309: Tooley 2. Book no. 114
- V.1 [6, xv]-xviii, [vii-xiv, 2], 330, [6]p. 3 plates (2 col. ), 1 plan. 36cm.
- 44 COMBE, William
- The history of the colleges of Winchester, Eton, and Westminster; with the Charter-House, the schools of St. Paul's, Merchant Taylors, Harrow, and Rugby, and the Free-School of Christ's Hospital.
London: printed for and published by R. Ackermann, 1816.- vi, [1], 56, 72, 27, 32, 34, 22, 40, 34, 43p. 48 col. plates. 36cm.
Illustrators: W. Westall, F. Mackenzie, A. Pugin, T. Uwins, J. Gendall, J.C. Stadler, D. Havell, J. Bluck, W. Bennett, J. Agar.
The text is by Combe and W.H. Pyne (Tooley).
Probably 1st issue 2nd state (Charter House plate 22 has printed overslip): Winchester plate 6 is dated 1816 (its 2nd state) (Tooley).
L. Harrison printer.
Bookplate: Thomas Wilde.
Signed: E.L.J.
Hamilton p.309: Tooley 3. Book no. 149
- vi, [1], 56, 72, 27, 32, 34, 22, 40, 34, 43p. 48 col. plates. 36cm.
- 45 COMBE, William
- An history of the River Thames.
London: John and Josiah Boydell, 1794, 1796. 2v.- V.1 [4, ix]-xiv, [3], 312p 47 plates (mostly col. ), 1 folded map. 43cm.
V.2 [6], 294p. 30 col. plates (3 folded). 43cm.
Illustrators: J. Parker, J. Farington, J.C. Stadler.
Printed by Bulmer and Co.
"A separate pull of the engraving "The Mask of Tame" is used as a frontispiece [to v.1] "but the engraving is not also on v.1 p.256; its absence should imply an early copy (Tooley): however v.2 plate 22 is watermarked 1804.
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Bookplate: E. Peter Jones his book.
Hamilton p.310: Tooley 102. Book no. 132
- V.1 [4, ix]-xiv, [3], 312p 47 plates (mostly col. ), 1 folded map. 43cm.
- 46 COMBE, William
- A history of the University of Cambridge, its colleges, halls, and public buildings.
London: printed for R. Ackermann, by L. Harrison and J.C. Leigh, 1815. 2v.- V.1 [iii]-xii, 296, [6]p. 35 plates (mostly col. ). 36cm.
Lacks half-title, list of plates, plate 20.
V.2 [iii], 324, [8]p. 60 col. plates. 36cm.
Illustrators: A. Pugin, W. Westall, F. Mackenzie, T. Uwins, J.C. Stadler, J. Agar, etc. (see Tooley).
Some plates are bound in a different order from Tooley's.
Bookplates: Sir Jonathan E. Backhouse, Bart.
Bookseller's slip: B. Diver and Son (late H.W. Wallis, 24, Sidney St., Cambridge)
Hamilton p.310: Tooley 4. Book no. 112
- V.1 [iii]-xii, 296, [6]p. 35 plates (mostly col. ). 36cm.
- 47 COMBE, William
- A history of the University of Oxford, its colleges, halls, and public buildings.
London: printed for R. Ackermann, by L. Harrison and J.C. Leigh, 1814. 2v.- V.1 viii, xxv, 275, [6]p. 44 plates (mostly col. ). 36cm.
V.2 [vii]-xiv, [2], 262, [6]p. 71 col. plates. 36cm.
The List of subscribers and Arrangement of the plates are in v.2, not v.1 as in Tooley.
First issue of the Arrangement, but mostly second state of the plates themselves.
Some plates are not bound according to the Arrangement.
Illustrators: A. Pugin, F. Mackenzie, W. Westall, J. Bluck, William Owen, Henry Meyer, J. Hill, J.C. Stadler etc. (see Tooley).
Hamilton p.310: Tooley 5, 6. Book no. 113
- V.1 viii, xxv, 275, [6]p. 44 plates (mostly col. ). 36cm.
- 48 COMBE, William
- The second tour of Doctor Syntax, in search of consolation: a poem. Volume second.
Second edition.
London: R. Ackermann, 1820.- [4], 277, [1]. 8p. 24 col. plates. 26cm.
Illustrator: T. Rowlandson.
Printed by J. Diggens.
2nd issue of plate 15 (Tooley).
Bound by F. Bedford.
Bookplate: Arthur G. Soames (C. Helard '99).
Hamilton p.318: Tooley 428. Book no. 46ii
- [4], 277, [1]. 8p. 24 col. plates. 26cm.
- 49 COMBE, William
- The third tour of Doctor Syntax, in search of a wife. A poem.
London: R. Ackermann, 1821.- [4], 279, [8]p. 26 col. ill. (24 plates). 26cm.
Engraved title-page with coloured vignette: coloured vignette at end.
Illustrator: T. Rowlandson.
Printed by J. Diggens.
Bound by F. Bedford.
Bookplate: Arthur G. Soames (C. Helard '99).
Hamilton p.319: Tooley 429. Book no. 46iii
- [4], 279, [8]p. 26 col. ill. (24 plates). 26cm.
- 50 COMBE, William
- The tour of Doctor Syntax in search of the picturesque: a poem.
Second edition.
London: R. Ackermann, [1819?]- [iv], 276, [1], 4p. 60 col. plates. 26cm.
Engraved title-page with coloured vignette.
Printed by J. Diggens.
Two sets of plates, published 1812 and 1819, del. Rowlandson.
2nd issue of text, headed Canto I: 2nd issue of plate 5 (Tooley).
Reissue: 1 plate watermarked 183-.
Bound by F. Bedford.
Bookplate: Arthur G. Soames (C. Helard '99).
Hamilton p.317: Tooley 427. Book no. 46i
- [iv], 276, [1], 4p. 60 col. plates. 26cm.
- 51 Concerts of ancient, vocal, and instrumental music, performed at the New-room, Tottenham-street.
-
[S.l.: s.n. ], 1779.- [8], 96p. 19cm.
Signed: David Treherne November 2 1812 [etc. ]: John Treherne. Book no. 109
- [8], 96p. 19cm.
- 52 Costume of Portugal.
-
London: Colnaghi, 1812.- 12 leaves of col. plates each with 1 leaf of text in French and English. 28cm.
Imprint taken from plates. Book no. 163
- 12 leaves of col. plates each with 1 leaf of text in French and English. 28cm.
- 53 The costume of the Russian Empire, illustrated by a series of seventy-three engravings. With descriptions in English and French.
-
London: printed for William Miller, by William Bulmer and Co., 1804.- [4], iii, iii, [2]p. 73 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text. 38cm.
Additional French title-page.
Illustrator: J. Dadley.
Reissue: some watermarks 1818, 1819 or 1820. Book no. 118
- [4], iii, iii, [2]p. 73 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text. 38cm.
- 54 The costume of Turkey, illustrated by a series of engravings; with descriptions in English and French.
London: printed for William Miller, by William Bulmer and Co., 1804.
- [12]p. 60 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text. 38cm.
Additional French title-page.
Illustrators: J. Dadley, Octavien Dalvimart, William Poole.
Reissue: some watermarks 1818 or 1819. Book no. 120
- [12]p. 60 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text. 38cm.
- 55 CULPEPER, Nicholas
- Culpeper's English physician; and complete herbal. To which are now first added upwards of one hundred additional herbs... Beautified and enriched with engravings of upwards of four hundred and fifty different plants, and a set of anatomical figures... By E. Sibly.
London: printed for the author, and sold at the British Directory Office; and by Champante and Whitrow, [1789?]
2v. in 1.
xvi, 398, 256p. 40 col. plates. 28cm.- Illustrators: E. Sibly, J. Pass, Dodd, Prattent.
The Dedication is dated In the year of masonry 5798.
Printed by George Sidney (v.2).
Lacks last 3 plates of v.2 as listed in Directions to the binder, and v.3 mentioned in NUC v.129 p.202. Book no. 161
- Illustrators: E. Sibly, J. Pass, Dodd, Prattent.
- 56 DAGLEY, R.
- Takings; or, the life of a collegian: a poem. Illustrated by twenty-six etchings, from designs by R. Dagley.
London: John Warren, G. and W.B. Whittaker, 1821.- xxix, [33]-38, [2], 184p. 26 col. plates, 25cm.
Illustrators: R. Dagley, W. H. Brooke.
Printed by William Clowes.
The plates are bound together (except for one used as the frontispiece) after the prelims, not in the text, as indicated in the list of plates: also two pairs are bound in reverse order (Taking measures, Taking advice; Taking home, Taking likenesses). Book no. 44
- xxix, [33]-38, [2], 184p. 26 col. plates, 25cm.
- 57 DE QUINCEY, Thomas
- Confessions of an English opium-eater.
London: printed for Taylor and Hessey, 1822.
[iii]-vi, 206p. 17cm.- Printed by J. Moyes.
Lacks half-title.
Binder: Riviere & Son.
Wise (Ashley) v.II p. 37. Book no. 93b
- Printed by J. Moyes.
- 58 DEFOE, Daniel
- Advice to the people of Great Britain, with respect to two important points of future conduct. I. What they ought to expect from the King. II. How they ought to behave to him.
London: printed for J. Baker, 1714.- 40p. 17cm.
Bookplate: Sir Mayson M. Beeton.
Moore 281. Book no. 104
- 40p. 17cm.
- 59 DEFOE, Daniel
- A hymn to Victory.
London: printed for J. Nutt, 1704.- [8], 52p. 21cm.
The rare first edition (bookseller's slip).
Bookplate: Sir Mayson M. Beeton.
Moore 85. Book no. 107
- [8], 52p. 21cm.
- 60 DICKENS, Charles
- The battle of life. A love story. By Charles Dickens.
London: Bradbury & Evans, 1846.- [8], 175, [3]p. Engraved frontispiece and title-page, 12 engravings in text. 17cm.
2nd issue.
Illustrators: D. Maclise, R. Doyle, C. Stanfield, J. Leech, Thompson, Dalziel, Williams, Green.
Original binding: in case in box.
Bookseller's slip?: T. Sowler, 4, St Ann's Square, Manchester.
Eckel p.121: Wise (Ashley) v.II p.40. Book no. 19iii
- [8], 175, [3]p. Engraved frontispiece and title-page, 12 engravings in text. 17cm.
- 61 DICKENS, Charles
- Bleak House. By Charles Dickens. With illustrations by H.K. Browne.
London: Bradbury and Evans, 1852-1853.- 20 parts in 19. 40 plates. 23cm.
Illustrator: Hablot K. Browne.
Bradbury and Evans, printers.
Pt 1: lacks back adverts W. Mott and Norton's camomile pills.
Pt 3: the Marsland slip is Hatton's no. 3.
Pt 5: the Household words slip is dark green.
Pt 6: the Marsland slip is Hatton's no. 1.
Pt 14: includes Extract from a lecture on life insurance, by the Rev. Dr. Cook, of Quebec (not in Hatton).
Pt 16: lacks slips for Household words and for Grace Aguilar's works.
Includes loose slip Periodical for the people.
Hatton p.273. Book no. 16
- 20 parts in 19. 40 plates. 23cm.
- 62 DICKENS, Charles
- The chimes: a goblin story of some bells that rang an old year out and a new year in. By Charles Dickens.
London: Chapman and Hall, 1845.- [8], 275p. Engraved frontispiece and title-page, 13 engravings in text. 17cm.
Illustrators: Becker, Groves, Linton, Gray, Dalziel, D. Maclise, R. Doyle, J. Leech, C. Stanfield.
Bradbury and Evans, printers.
Original binding: in case in box.
Eckel p.116: Wise (Ashley) v.II p.39. Book no. 19ii
- [8], 275p. Engraved frontispiece and title-page, 13 engravings in text. 17cm.
- 63 DICKENS, Charles
- A Christmas carol. In prose. Being a ghost story of Christmas. By Charles Dickens. With illustrations by John Leech.
London: Chapman & Hall, 1843.- [4], 166, [2]p. 8 ill. (4 col. plates). 17cm.
Illustrators: J. Leech, W.J. Linton.
Bradbury and Evans, printers.
Original binding: in case in box.
Bookplate: Richard Heywood Jones, Badsworth Hall.
Eckel p.110: Wise (Ashley) v.II p.38. Book no. 19i
- [4], 166, [2]p. 8 ill. (4 col. plates). 17cm.
- 64 DICKENS, Charles
- The cricket on the hearth. A fairy tale of home. By Charles Dickens.
London: printed and published for the author, by Bradbury and Evans, 1846.- [8], 174, [2]p. Engraved frontispiece and title-page, 12 engravings in text. 17cm.
Illustrators: Thompson, G. Dalziel, T. Williams, E. Dalziel, Swain, Groves, D. Maclise, R. Doyle, C. Stanfield, J. Leech, E. Landseer.
Original binding: in case in box.
Eckel p.119: Wise (Ashley) v.II p.39. Book no. 19iv
- [8], 174, [2]p. Engraved frontispiece and title-page, 12 engravings in text. 17cm.
- 65 DICKENS, Charles
- Dombey and son. By Charles Dickens. With illustrations by H. K. Browne.
London: Bradbury and Evans, 1846-1848.- 20 parts in 19. 40 plates. 23cm.
Illustrator: Hablot K. Browne.
Bradbury and Evans, printers.
Pt 3: lacks Punch slip.
Pt 8: Dombey & son advertiser p.5 is Portrait of Douglas Jerrold not Vanity Fair as in Hatton.
Pt 9: Gilbert's advert has p.1&2 repeated as p.3&4.
Pt 10: lacks Gilbert's advert.
Pt 11: earliest issue: p.324 has Capatin for Captain.
Pt 13: earliest printing: Dombey & son advertiser has October in unbroken state.
Pt 14: later issue: p.426 line 9 if is present: page number 431 is present.
Pt 19/20: errata page has 6 entries not 2 as in Hatton: dedication is to The Marchioness of Normanby not Normandy as in Hatton.
Hatton p.225. Book no. 18
- 20 parts in 19. 40 plates. 23cm.
- 66 DICKENS, Charles
- The haunted man and the ghosts' bargain. A fancy for Christmas-time. By Charles Dickens.
London: Bradbury & Evans, 1848.- [8], 188p. Engraved frontispiece and title-page: 14 engravings in text. 17cm.
Illustrators: J. Tenniel, C. Stanfield, F. Stone, J. Leech, Martin & Corbould, Smith & Cheltnam, T. Williams, Dalziel.
Original binding: in case in box.
Eckel p.124: Wise (Ashley) v.II p.40. Book no. 19v
- [8], 188p. Engraved frontispiece and title-page: 14 engravings in text. 17cm.
- 67 DICKENS, Charles
- The life and times of Martin Chuzzlewit. By Charles Dickens. With illustrations by Phiz.
London: Chapman and Hall, 1843-1844.- 20 parts in 19. 40 plates. 23 cm.
Illustrator: Phiz (Hablot K. Browne).
Bradbury and Evans, printers.
Pt 1: lacks Roberts advert and Extracts from The Britannia.
Pt 2: lacks Chuzzlewit advertiser p.9&10 and Mary-le-Bone Iron Works advert.
Pt 3: signed Runger?
Pt 4: signed NRJ?
Pt 5: lacks Boys advert.
Pt 6: lacks The National Art Union advert.
Pt 7: lacks slip for Scenes and incidents of foreign travel.
Pt 10: Chuzzlewit advertiser p.3-6 not as Hatton: lacks Ralph advert.
Pt 12: lacks Moses advert but has The light of the world (not in Hatton).
Pt 15: lacks Moses advert p.3&4 (torn out): Parker and Ralph adverts reversed by Hatton's order.
Pt 16: signed C.W. Beck Esq.
Pt 19/20: later issue: wrapper has the 2 additional lines and the errata slip has 14 lines: engraved title-page is Hatton's first state.
Hatton p.183. Book no. 20
- 20 parts in 19. 40 plates. 23 cm.
- 68 DICKENS, Charles
- The mystery of Edwin Drood. By Charles Dickens.
London: Chapman and Hall, 1870.- 6 parts. 13 plates. 23cm.
Illustrators: Luke Fildes, Dalziel, C. Roberts, J. Brown, J.H. Baker.
Printed by William Clowes and Sons.
Pt 3: includes 2 adverts for John F. Dunn (not in Hatton).
Pt 5: includes 1 advert for John F. Dunn (not in Hatton).
Pt 6: the Wilcox & Gibbs advert is Hatton's 1A.
Hatton p.373. Book no. 15
- 6 parts. 13 plates. 23cm.
- 69 DICKENS, Charles
- Oliver Twist; or, The parish boy's progress. By "Boz"
London: Richard Bentley, 1838.- 3v.
V.1 [4], 331p. 9 plates. 20cm.
Printed by Samuel Bentley.
V.2 [4], 397p. 7 plates. 20cm.
[Printed by] Whiting.
V.3[6], 315p. 8 plates. 20cm.
[Printed by] Whiting.
Illustrator: George Cruikshank.
2nd issue?: has the Rose Maylie and Oliver plate.
Bound by Root & Son.
Eckel p.59. Book no. 22.
- 3v.
- 70 DICKENS, Charles
- Our mutual friend. By Charles Dickens. With illustrations by Marcus Stone. In two volumes.
London: Chapman and Hall, 1864-1865.- 20 parts in 19. 40 plates. 23cm.
Illustrators: Marcus Stone, Dalziel, W.T. Green.
Printed by William Clowes and Sons.
Pt 2: lacks Glenfield Starch advert.
Pt 5: inscribed: Mr. Chapman.
Pt 6: inscribed: Mr. Bisden?
Pt 11: lacks slip for The people's Pickwick (stub remains).
Pt 13: includes slip for Mrs. Mathews, by Mrs. Trollope (not in Hatton).
Pt 14: includes slip for The life and adventures of a clever woman, by Mrs. Trollope (not in Hatton). Lacks Economic Life Assurance Society advert.
Pt 16: lacks Mappin advert.
Pt 18: lacks slip for All the year round no. 335 (stub remains). Includes advert Chapman and Hall's new publications Sept. 1, 1865 as in Pt 17 (not in Hatton).
Pt 19/20: back wrapper not as in Hatton but as Pts 12 (outside) and 13 (inside): the wrapper appears to have been replaced, as there are traces of an earlier one at the front. Lacks adverts for Economic Life Assurance Society and for The anthelmintic bon bon. Lacks p.1&2 of Chapman and Hall's new publications. Lacks slips for Foreign bank notes and Boosey & Co.'s miniature pianoforte (stub remains).
Inscribed: Mr. Chapman.
Hatton p.343. Book no. 17
- 20 parts in 19. 40 plates. 23cm.
- 71 DICKENS, Charles *** help ***
- The posthumous papers of the Pickwick Club by Charles Dickens, with forty-three illustrations by R. Seymour and Phiz.
London: Chapman and Hall, 1837.- 2v.
V.1 xiv, 274. 22cm.
V.2 275-609p. 22cm.
Bradbury and Evans, printers.
First edition with 146 extra illustrations.
Bound in v.1: title-pages for 1 The illustrations [by Mr. Samuel Weller i. e. T. Onwhyn]. London: E. Grattan, 1837.
2 12 illustrations to the Pickwick papers by T. Onwhyn. London: Albert Jackson, [1894].
Bound at start of v.2: title-pages for 1 24 illustrations to the Pickwick Club by Frederick W. Pailthorpe. London: Robson & Kerslaker, 1882.
2 Illustrations to the Pickwick Club by Frederick W. Pailthorpe. London: Robson & Kerslaker, 1882.
Bound at end of v.2: covers etc. for
1 Twelve illustrations to the Pickwick Club drawn and etched by T. Onwhyn. 1894. Privately published by Albert Jackson: the illustrations were done in 1847 but not published then.
2 24 illustrations to the Pickwick Club by Frederick W. Pailthorpe. London: Robson & Kerslaker, 1882. Uncoloured.
3 24 illustrations to the Pickwick Club by Frederick W. Pailthorpe. London: Robson & Kerslaker, 1882. Coloured.
4 A portfolio of twelve original illustrations reproduced from drawings by A. B. Frost to illustrate "The Pickwick papers". India paper edition (limited). London: A.J. Slatter, 1908.
5 A portfolio of twelve original illustrations reproduced from drawings by A. B. Frost to illustrate "The Pickwick papers". Plate paper edition (limited). London: A.J. Slatter, 1908.
6 Twelve extra illustrations to the Pickwick papers by Charles E. Brock. Edition de luxe, hand-coloured plates. Leamington Spa: Arthur W. Waters; Birmingham: Holland Bros., 1921.
7 Twelve extra illustrations to the Pickwick papers by Charles E. Brock. [Plain edition]. Leamington Spa: Arthur W. Waters; Birmingham: Holland Bros., 1921.
Other extra illustrations: 1 Original illustrations by T. Onwhyn.
2 Portrait of Mr. Samuel Weller.
3 Portrait of Mr. Samuel Weller coloured by F. W. Pailthorpe.
4 Character sketch of Mr. Vale as Dickey Scrag.
5 Character sketch of Mr. Vale as Dickey Scrag coloured by G. Cruikshank.
6 Portrait of Sergeant Talfourd.
7 Portrait of Hablot K. Browne ("Phiz").
Grego v.I p.367. Book no. 21
- 2v.
- 72 Doctor Comicus; or the frolics of fortune. A comic, satirical poem, for the squeamish and the queer. By a surgeon.
-
London: Jaques & Wright, 1828.- [2], 269p. 15 col. plates. 24cm.
Illustrator: Illman.
Engraved title-page "published by B. Blake".
Imitation of William Combe's Doctor Syntax books, originally published London: B. Blake, [1815], with plates published by Jaques & Wright (Tooley).
"The popularity of Doctor Syntax himself and the success of this scheme for publishing prints accompanied by Hudibrastic verses did not pass unnoticed by other booksellers. At least twelve imitations appeared between 1815 and 1828" (Hamilton p.260).
Hamilton p.318: Tooley 431. Book no. 2
- [2], 269p. 15 col. plates. 24cm.
- 73 Doctor Syntax in Paris or a tour in search of the grotesque a humorous & satirical poem.
-
London: printed for W. Wright, 1820.- viii, 318p. 18 col. plates. 26cm.
Printed by S. & R. Bentley.
Illustrator: Williams.
Imitation of William Combe's Doctor Syntax books.
Original binding: paper covered boards.
In box with labels: John Roland Abbey 1933, R.N.H. Moore Stevens.
Signed: M. Bishopp?
Hamilton p.318: Tooley 432. Book no. 47
- viii, 318p. 18 col. plates. 26cm.
- 74 DONISTHORPE, R. Sabina
- For E. N. B. Donisthorpe this book was painted, etched & designed by his mother, R. Sabina Donisthorpe.
- 28 leaves of plates (mostly col.). 32cm.
Hand written and illustrated. Book no. 158
- 28 leaves of plates (mostly col.). 32cm.
- 75 D'OYLY, Sir Charles
- Tom Raw, the griffin: a burlesque poem, in twelve cantos: illustrated by twenty-five engravings, descriptive of the adventures of a cadet in the East India Company's service, from the period of his quitting England to his obtaining a staff situation in India. By a civilian and an officer on the Bengal establishment.
London: printed for R. Ackermann, 1828.- [2], vii, [3], 325, [11]p. 25 col. plates. 25cm.
Printed by J. Moyes.
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Tooley 186. Book no. 54
- [2], vii, [3], 325, [11]p. 25 col. plates. 25cm.
- 76 DUPPA, Richard
- The classes and orders of the Linnaean system of botany. Illustrated by select specimens of foreign and indigenous plants.
London: printed by T. Bensley for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1816.- 3v.
V.1 xxvii, 196p. 85 plates (mostly col.). 24cm.
V.2 197-400p. 95 plates (mostly col.). 24cm.
V.3 [401]-549, [84, 18]p. 59 plates (mostly col.). 24cm.
Reissue: some plates are watermarked 1818. Book no. 3
- 3v.
- 77 E., M.
- Airy nothings; or, scraps and naughts, and odd-cum-shorts; in a circumbendibus hop, step, and jump, by Olio Rigmaroll. Embellished with twenty-three plates. Drawn and written by M.E. Esq. Engraved by Geo. Hunt.
Second edition.
London: Thomas M'Lean, 1825.- [4], iv, 73p. 23 col. plates. 28cm.
M.E. is M. Egerton (NUC v.156 p.386).
Some plates say Pub. by Pyall & Hunt.
Printed by J. Davy. Book no. 162
- [4], iv, 73p. 23 col. plates. 28cm.
- 78 EGAN, Pierce
- The life of an actor. By Pierce Egan... The poetical descriptions by T. Greenwood. Embellished with twenty-seven characteristic scenes, etched by Theodore Lane; enriched also with several original designs on wood, executed by Mr. Thompson.
London: printed for C. S. Arnold, 1825.- xvi, 272p. 36 ill. (9 woodcuts, 27 col. plates). 24cm.
Printed by C. and C. Whittingham.
1 coloured plate missing (Suiting the action to the word, p.141).
Stamp on back of frontispiece: John Pratt.
Tooley 195. Book no. 5
- xvi, 272p. 36 ill. (9 woodcuts, 27 col. plates). 24cm.
- 79 EGAN, Pierce
- Pierce Egan's Finish to the adventures of Tom, Jerry, and Logic, in their pursuits through life in and out of London: illustrated by the pencil of Mr. Robert Cruikshank, in 36 scenes from real life, & enriched with several designs on wood by the same artist.
London: printed by C. Baynes for G. Virtue, 1830.- xvi, 368p. 36 col. plates, woodcuts in text. 23cm.
First issue, with the woodcuts on p.40 and 42 present.
Tooley 197. Book no. 14
- xvi, 368p. 36 col. plates, woodcuts in text. 23cm.
- 80 FIELDING, Henry
- Amelia. By Henry Fielding, Esq; in four volumes.
London: printed for A. Millar, 1752.- 4v.
V.1 xii, 285p. 16cm.
Printed by Wm. Strahan.
V.2 viii, 262p. 16cm.
V.3 ix, 323p. 16cm.
Printed by Wm. Strahan.
V.4 vii, 296p. 16cm.
First edition? First published 18 December 1751 (but dated 1752) with 5000 copies: reprinted January 1752 with 3000: "The two impressions perhaps indistinguishable" (Cross).
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Cross v.3 p.321. Book no. 32
- 4v.
- 81 FIELDING, Henry
- The history of the adventures of Joseph Andrews, and of his friend Mr. Abraham Adams. Written in imitation of the manner of Cervantes, author of Don Quixote. In two volumes.
London: printed for A. Millar, 1742.- 2v.
V.1 [20], 306 [i. e. 308], [4]p. 16cm.
V.2 [4], 310, [2]p. 16cm.
P.214, 267 misnumbered 241, 276.
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Cross v.3 p.305. Book no. 34
- 2v.
- 82 FIELDING, Henry
- The history of Tom Jones, a foundling. By Henry Fielding, Esq.
[2nd ed. ]
London: printed for A. Millar, 1749.- 6v.
V.1 lxiii, [1], 214p. 16cm.
V.2 [2], 324p. 16cm.
V.3 [2], 370p. 16cm.
V.4 [2], 312p. 16cm.
V.5 [2], 294p. 16cm.
V.6 [2], 304p. 16cm.
2nd ed: contents end on p.lxiii; the errata leaf from the 1st ed. is tipped in despite most of the corrections having been made in the text.
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Cross v.3 p.316. Book no. 33
- 6v.
- 83 FIELDING, Henry
- The journal of a voyage to Lisbon, by the late Henry Fielding, Esq.
London: printed for A. Millar, 1755.- [4], iv, xvii, [19]-228 [i. e. 276]p. 16cm.
P. 241-276 misnumbered 193-228.
"The so-called 'Humphrys' version - a revised, second printing but probably published first" (Battestin p.695).
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Cross v.3 p.326. Book no. 31
- [4], iv, xvii, [19]-228 [i. e. 276]p. 16cm.
- 84 FIELDING, Henry
- Miscellanies, by Henry Fielding Esq; in three volumes.
London: printed for the author and sold by A. Millar, 1743.- 3v.
V.1 [26, xxvii i. e. xxxvii], 354p. 20cm.
pp.xxxiii-xxxviii misnumbered as xxxi, xxviii, xxix, xxvi, xxvii.
Includes List of subscrebers [sic].
V.2 A journey from this world to the next, &c.
[2], 420, [2]p. 20cm.
V.3 The life of Mr. Jonathan Wild the great.
[10], 421p. 20cm.
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Cross v.3 p. 308. Book no. 24
- 3v.
- 85 FORREST, Charles Ramus
- A picturesque tour along the rivers Ganges and Jumna, in India: consisting of twenty-four highly finished and coloured views, a map, and vignettes, from original drawings made on the spot; with illustrations, historical and descriptive. By Lieutenant-colonel Forrest.
London: R. Ackermann, 1824.- iv, [2], 191p. 26 col. ill. (24 plates), 1 folded map. 37cm.
Illustrators: Neele, G. Hunt, T. Sutherland.
Printed by L. Harrison.
Bookplates: John Waldie: J. F. C. C. ? (monogram).
Tooley 227. Book no. 131
- iv, [2], 191p. 26 col. ill. (24 plates), 1 folded map. 37cm.
- 86 Galerie de Rubens, dite du Luxembourg: ouvrage compose de vingt-cinq estampes, soit du couleur, soit en noir, avec l'explication historique et allegorique de chaque sujet.
Paris: chez Deseve; et Deterville, 1808.
- [4], 2, 8, 7p. 25 col. plates each with 1 or more pages of text. 53cm.
Each plate has 1 or 2 pages of text except that pl. 1 has 8 and pl. 3 has 4: pl. 6 p. 2 is misnumbered 6.
Illustrators: Le Cleve, Benoist, Duthe, Pierron, Gauthier le jeune, Gabriel, Moithey, Disart, A. Gouyon.
De l'imprimerie de Crapelet.
Signed: Mrs. Bethell 43 Upr Gros Street? Book no. 126
- [4], 2, 8, 7p. 25 col. plates each with 1 or more pages of text. 53cm.
- 87 GAY, John
- The beggar's opera. Written by Mr. Gay. With the ouverture in score, the songs, and the basses, engrav'd on copper plates. (The ouverture and basses compos'd by Dr. Pepusch).
London: printed for Jacob and Richard Tonson, 1761.- [8], 56, 46p. Music. 28cm.
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Bookplate: Arthur F. Hill F.S.A. (C.W.S.R.E. 1905). Book no. 139
- [8], 56, 46p. Music. 28cm.
- 88 GERNING, Johann Isaac von
- A picturesque tour along the Rhine, from Mentz to Cologne: with illustrations of the scenes of remarkable events, and of popular traditions. By Baron J. J. von Gerning. Embellished with twenty-four highly finished and coloured engravings, from the drawings of M. Schuelz; and accompanied by a map. Translated from the German by John Black.
London: R. Ackermann, 1820.- [xvi], 178p. 24 col. plates, 1 folded map. 35cm.
2nd issue: plates 1 & 2 have "imprints dated a month later" (Tooley).
Illustrators: C.G. Schutz, D. Havell, T. Sutherland.
Printed by L. Harrison.
Morrell binder.
Tooley 234. Book no. 171
- [xvi], 178p. 24 col. plates, 1 folded map. 35cm.
- 89 Ghost stories; collected with a particular view to counteract the vulgar belief in ghosts and apparitions, and to promote a rational estimate of the nature of phenomena commonly considered as supernatural. Illustrated with six coloured engravings.
London: printed for R. Ackermann, 1823.
- xx, 292p. 6 col. plates. 17cm.
Printed by S. and R. Bentley. Book no. 78
- xx, 292p. 6 col. plates. 17cm.
- 90 GODWIN, William
- Things as they are; or, the adventures of Caleb Williams. By William Godwin.
London: printed for B. Crosby, 1794.- 3v.
V.1 [4], 293, [1]p. 19cm.
V.2 [4], 285p. 19cm.
V.3 [4], 304p. 19cm.
Signed: v.1-3: A.S. Lethbridge June 1871. v.1-2: ? B?l van Hogelanden. v.3: Eliz. Melbourne. Book no. 76
- 3v.
- 91 GOLDSMITH, Oliver
- The good natur'd man: a comedy. As performed at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden. By Mr. Goldsmith.
London: printed for W. Griffin, 1768.- vi, [2], 74, [2]p. 21cm.
2nd issue? p.74 has catchword Epi (=Epilogue), and the Epilogue is on p.[75-76], not just p.[75]. (Wise).
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Wise (Ashley) v.II p.149. Book no. 89
- vi, [2], 74, [2]p. 21cm.
- 92 GOLDSMITH, Oliver
- The vicar of Wakefield; a tale, by Doctor Goldsmith. Illustrated with twenty-four designs, by Thomas Rowlandson.
London: R. Ackermann, 1817.- [1], 8, 254p. 24 col. plates. 24cm.
Printed by W. Clowes.
Label (binder?): GVR.
Has introduction not mentioned in Tooley.
Tooley 436. Book no. 63
- [1], 8, 254p. 24 col. plates. 24cm.
- 93 The Gospel according to St. John. Decr. 1842 AB[monogram]. [Part 1]
- 73 leaves of col. plates. 34cm.
Hand written and illustrated.
Binder: Clarke & Bedford. Book no. 160
- 73 leaves of col. plates. 34cm.
- 94 The grand master, or, adventures of Qui Hi? in Hindostan: a Hudibrastic poem in eight cantos by Quiz. Illustrated with engravings by Rowlandson.
London: printed by Thomas Tegg, 1816.
- x, 252p. (p.73-74 repeated). 28 plates (mostly col., 1 folded). 24cm.
Imitation of William Combe's Doctor Syntax books.
Illustrators: E. Gullan, T. Rowlandson.
Plummer and Brewis, printers.
Lacks cancel leaf c8, but has errata slip (Tooley).
Bound by Riviere.
Bookplate: The Knight of Morar (Stern Graveur Paris).
Hamilton p.318: Tooley 412. Book no. 57
- x, 252p. (p.73-74 repeated). 28 plates (mostly col., 1 folded). 24cm.
- 95 GUNN, John
- The theory and practice of fingering the violoncello containing rules & progressive lessons for attaining the knowledge & command of the whole compass of the instrument by John Gunn.
London: printed for & sold by the author, [1793].- [6], 96p. Music. 34cm.
Engraved title-page.
Signed: Edw. W. Johnson. Given to him by M. Snook Esqr. Book no. 168
- [6], 96p. Music. 34cm.
- 96 HARDY, J.
- A picturesque and descriptive tour in the mountains of the High Pyrenees: comprising twenty-four views of the most interesting scenes, from original drawings taken on the spot; with some account of the bathing establishments in that department of France. By J. Hardy, Esq.
London: R. Ackermann, 1825.- vii, 84p. 24 col. plates, 1 map. 24cm.
Printed by L. Harrison.
Illustrators: Neele & Stockley (map).
Bound by Bayntun.
Tooley 245. Book no. 40
- vii, 84p. 24 col. plates, 1 map. 24cm.
- 97 HASSELL, John
- Picturesque rides and walks, with excursions by water, thirty miles round the British metropolis: illustrated in a series of engravings, coloured after nature: with an historical and topographical description of the country within the compass of that circle. By J. Hassell.
London: printed for J. Hassell, 1817, 1818.- 2v.
V.1 viii, 249, [10]p. 60 col. plates. 22cm.
V.2 [1], 272, [11]p. 60 col. plates. 22cm.
The plate of Claremont S. Front is bound not as the frontispiece (as in Tooley) but at p.263 (as in the Directions for placing the cuts): the plate of Luton Hoo has apparently been rebound wrongly at p.213 not p.216 where an impression on the protective sheet indicates it had been at some time: this copy may therefore be the original issue in parts. Some other plates are slightly misplaced.
Illustrators: I. Hassell, D. Havell.
W. Flint, printer.
Bookplates: George Priestley.
Tooley 251. Book no. 51, 84
- 2v.
- 98 HASSELL, John.
- Tour of the Isle of Wight. The drawings taken and engraved by J. Hassell.
London: Thomas Hookham, 1790.- 2v.in 1.
V.1 xxiv, 224p. 17 col. plates. 23cm.
Between p.[xx & xxi] insert with additional subscribers.
V.2 viii, 248p. 13 col. plates. 23cm.
Engraved title-pages: Tour of the Isle of Wight. The drawings taken & engraved in aquatinta by J. Hassell. London: T. Hookham, 1790.
Printed by John Jarvis.
Signed: Mrs Little. Book no. 6
- 2v.in 1.
- 99 An impartial historical narrative of those momentous events which have taken place in this country during the period from the year 1816 to 1823. Illustrated with engravings by the first artists.
London: Robert Bowyer, 1823.
- [1], 56p. 6 plates (mostly col. ). 50cm.
Illustrators: T. Stothard, L. Stephanoff, G. Murray, W. Morrison, Dubourg.
Printed by Thomas Bensley.
Lacks plates 3 and 8.
Bound by Carss.
Tooley 99. Book no. 128
- [1], 56p. 6 plates (mostly col. ). 50cm.
- 100 IRELAND, Samuel
- A picturesque tour through Holland, Brabant, and part of France, made in the Autumn of 1789, by Samuel Ireland.
The second edition, with additions; and an entire new set of copper-plates in aqua-tinta, from drawings made on the spot.
London: printed for T. Egerton; Whites; Robson, Hookham & Carpenter, and Faulder; Leigh and Sotheby; Payne; Sewell; and G. Sael, 1796.- 2v.
V.1 [1], xx, 217p. 61 plates, engravings in text. 34cm.
Each plate is duplicated, one set in monochrome and one in colour. Includes an extra partly coloured plate not mentioned in the list of prints: Delft towards the Hague.
Lacks printed title-page: catalogued from that for v.2.
V.2 [4], iv, 211p. 36 plates, engravings in text. 34cm.
Each plate is duplicated, one set in monochrome and one mostly in colour.
Illustrators: Samuel Ireland, Cornelius Apostool. Book no. 143i, ii
- 2v.
- 101 IRELAND, Samuel
- Picturesque views, on the River Medway, from the Nore to the vicinity of its source in Sussex: with observations on the public buildings and other works of art in its neighbourhood. By Samuel Ireland.
London: T. and J. Egerton, 1793.- viii, [vii]-xii, 206, [1]p. 85 plates, engravings in text, 1 map. 34cm.
Each plate is triplicated, one set a line engraving, one in monochrome, one in colour.
Illustrators: J. Mortimer, C. Apostool, Samuel Ireland. Book no. 143v
- viii, [vii]-xii, 206, [1]p. 85 plates, engravings in text, 1 map. 34cm.
- 102 IRELAND, Samuel
- Picturesque views on the River Thames, from its source in Glocestershire to the Nore; with observations on the public buildings and other works of art in its vicinity. In two volumes. By Samuel Ireland.
London: T. and J. Egerton, 1792.- 2v.
V.1 [1], xvi, 209, [1]p. 81 plates, engravings in text, 1 map. 34cm.
Each plate is triplicated, one set a line engraving, one in monochrome, one in colour.
Includes engraved title-page for v.2.
V.2 [1], viii, 258, [1], [1]p. 76 plates, engravings in text, 2 maps. 34cm.
Each plate is triplicated as in v.1, except that 2 plates lack the line engraving.
Illustrators: Samuel Ireland, Cornelius Apostool. Book no. 143iii, iv
- 2v.
- 103 IRELAND, Samuel
- Picturesque views on the River Wye, from its source at Plinlimmon Hill, to its junction with the Severn below Chepstow: with observations on the public buildings, and other works of art, in its vicinity: by Samuel Ireland.
London: R. Faulder; and T. Egerton, 1797.- xiii, 159p. 90 plates, engravings in text, 1 map. 34cm.
Each plate is triplicated, one set a line engraving, one in monochrome, one in colour.
Illustrator: Samuel Ireland. Book no. 143vii
- xiii, 159p. 90 plates, engravings in text, 1 map. 34cm.
- 104 IRELAND, Samuel
- Picturesque views on the Upper, or Warwickshire Avon, from its source at Naseby to its junction with the Severn at Tewkesbury: with observations on the public buildings, and other works of art in its vicinity. By Samuel Ireland.
London; R. Faulder; and T. Egerton, 1795.- xviii, 284, [1]p. 83 plates, engravings in text, 1 map. 34cm.
Each plate is triplicated, one set a line engraving, one in monochrome, one in colour.
Illustrator: Samuel Ireland. Book no. 143vi
- xviii, 284, [1]p. 83 plates, engravings in text, 1 map. 34cm.
- 105 IRELAND, Samuel
- Picturesque views, with an historical account of the Inns of Court, in London and Westminster. By Samuel Ireland.
London: R. Faulder; and J. Egerton, 1800.- xvi, 254, [1]p. 63 plates, engravings in text. 34cm.
Each plate is triplicated, one set a line engraving, one in monochrome, one in colour.
Illustrator: Samuel Ireland.
Printed by C. Clarke. Book no. 143viii
- xvi, 254, [1]p. 63 plates, engravings in text. 34cm.
- 106 JOHNSTON, Charles
- Chrysal; or the adventures of a guinea: by an adept.
A new edition, to which is now prefixed a sketch of the author's life. Embellished with plates.
London: printed for Hector M'Lean by Howlett and Brimmer, 1821.- 3v.
V.1 viii, 319p. 5 col. plates. 21cm.
V.2 [ii], 321p. 5 col. plates. 21cm.
V.3 [ii], 326p. 5 col. plates. 21cm.
The author's name is sometimes spelt Johnson.
Illustrators: E.F. Burney, J. Burney, R. Corbould, Maddocks, T. Mawson.
Bayntun, binder.
Tooley 283. Book no. 12
- 3v.
- 107 KEATS, John
- Endymion: a poetic romance. By John Keats.
London: printed for Taylor and Hessey, 1818.- [iii]-ix, 207, [1]p. 22cm.
First ed. ?: lacks half-title.
Erratum leaf, with slip attached, bound at end, not as p.[xi] as in Wise.
T. Miller, printer.
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Wise (Ashley) v.III, p.13. Book no. 94
- [iii]-ix, 207, [1]p. 22cm.
- 108 KEATS, John
- Lamia, Isabella, The eve of St. Agnes, and other poems. By John Keats.
London: printed for Taylor and Hessey, 1820.- [8], 199p. 17cm.
First ed.
Printed by Thomas Davison.
Bound by Riviere & Son: in box.
Wise (Ashley) v.III, p.15. Book no. 97
- [8], 199p. 17cm.
- 109 The lama sabachthani: or, cry of the Son of God...
London: printed by B. Harris, 1710.
- [12], 144p. 2 ill. 16cm.
Lacks p.15-22.
The 2 illustrations are identical. Book no. 69
- [12], 144p. 2 ill. 16cm.
- 110 LAMB, Charles
- The adventures of Ulysses. By Charles Lamb.
London: printed by T. Davison for the Juvenile Library, 1808.- vi, 203, [1]p. 2 ill. 18cm.
Probably first edition.
Bound by Riviere & Son. Book no. 103
- vi, 203, [1]p. 2 ill. 18cm.
- 111 LAMB, Charles
- Elia. Essays which have appeared under that signature in the London Magazine.
London: printed for Taylor and Hessey, 1823.- [4], 341, [1]p. 19cm.
First issue.
Printed by Thomas Davison.
Bound by Riviere & Son: in slip case with Book no. 102.
Wise (Ashley) v.III p.50. Book no. 100
- [4], 341, [1]p. 19cm.
- 112 LAMB, Charles
- The last essays of Elia. Being a sequel to essays published under that name.
London: Edward Moxon, 1833.- xii, 283, [5]p. 19cm.
First edition.
Printed by Bradbury and Evans.
Bound by Riviere & Son: in slip case with Book no. 100.
Wise (Ashley) v.III p.53. Book no. 102
- xii, 283, [5]p. 19cm.
- 113 LAMB, Charles
- Specimens of English dramatic poets, who lived about the time of Shakspeare: with notes. By Charles Lamb.
London: printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1808.- [iii]-xii, 484p. 20cm.
Probably first edition.
J. M'Creery, printer.
Lacks half-title?
Bound by Zaehnsdorf.
Spine reads English dramatic poets. Book no. 99
- [iii]-xii, 484p. 20cm.
- 114 LAMB, Charles
- Tales from Shakespear. Designed for the use of young persons. By Charles Lamb. Embellished with copper-plates.
London: printed for Thomas Hodgkins, at the Juvenile Library, 1807.- 2v.
V.1 ix, [1], 235p. 10 plates. 17cm.
T. Davison, printer.
V.2 [3], 261, [3]p. 10 plates. 17cm.
Printed by T. Davison.
First issue.
"In the first six and several of the subsequent editions, the name of Mary Lamb does not appear on the titlepage" (BM v.129, c. 237).
"The illustrations are said to have been drawn by William Mulready and engraved by William Blake, but the ascription is based upon no other foundation than the appearance of the plates themselves" (Wise).
Wise (Ashley) v.III p.42. Book no. 105
- 2v.
- 115 Lessons of thrift, published for general benefit, by a member of the Save-all Club.
London: printed for Thomas Boys, 1820.
- xvi, 240p. 13 col. plates. 24cm.
P. 39-42, 87-110, 163-178 are omitted.
Printed by Thomas Davison.
Illustrator: J.R. Cruikshank.
Spine reads Lessons on thrift.
Signed: Anne Ashmore.
Tooley 165. Book no. 39
- xvi, 240p. 13 col. plates. 24cm.
- 116 LYCETT, J.
- Views in Australia or New South Wales, & Van Diemens Land delineated, in fifty views, with descriptive letter press... by J. Lycett.
London: J. Souter, 1824.- [6], 15, [1]p. 49 col. ill. (48 plates each with 1 leaf of text), 1 map. 28x38cm.
Lacks 1 of the 2 maps.
Lithographed title-page, so an early issue of that (Tooley).
Tooley 310. Book no. 155
- [6], 15, [1]p. 49 col. ill. (48 plates each with 1 leaf of text), 1 map. 28x38cm.
- 117 MASON, George Henry
- The costume of China, illustrated by sixty engravings: with explanations in English and French. By George Henry Mason, Esquire, Major of His Majesty's (Late) 102d Regiment.
London: printed for William Miller, by William Bulmer and Co., 1804.- [14]p. 60 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text. 38cm.
Illustrators: J. Dadley, Pu-Qua.
Additional title-page in French.
Reissue: some plates watermarked 1819 or 1820.
Lacks plate 49.
Tooley 320. Book no. 117
- [14]p. 60 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text. 38cm.
- 118 MASON, George Henry
- The punishments of China, illustrated by twenty-two engravings: with explanations in English and French.
London: printed for William Miller, by William Bulmer and Co., 1804.- [10]p. 22 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text. 38cm.
Illustrator: Dadley.
Additional title-page in French.
Reissue: some watermarks 1818 or 1819.
Printed by W. Wilson (foot of last page). Book no. 121
- [10]p. 22 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text. 38cm.
- 119 MAYER, Luigi
- Views in the Ottoman Dominions, in Europe in Asia, and some of the Mediterranean islands, from the original drawings taken for Sir Robert Ainslie, by Luigi Mayer, F.A.S. with descriptions historical and illustrative.
London: R. Bowyer, 1810.- [4], 32p. 71 col. plates (1 folded) each with 1 leaf of text. 48cm.
Printed by T. Bensley. The text is in English and French: that for pl. 54 and 55 is combined.
Bookplate: Edward Henry Scott.
Tooley 321. Book no. 125
- [4], 32p. 71 col. plates (1 folded) each with 1 leaf of text. 48cm.
- 120 MEYER, F.
- Collection de costumes suisses originaux dessines par F. Meyer.
Zurich: chez H.F. Leuthold, 1837.- 144p. 24 col. plates. 17cm.
Engraved title-page reads: Costumes suisses en mignature. Dessins d'apres nature avec texte explicatif par F. Meyer.
Prelims bound in wrong order? (engraved title-page, frontispiece, contents, printed title-page).
Lacks plate ix.
Spine reads La Suisse et ses habitans. Book no. 108
- 144p. 24 col. plates. 17cm.
- 121 The microcosm of London.
London: R. Ackermann, 1808-1810.
- 3v.
V.1 [8], iv, 231p. 32 col. plates. 35cm.
T. Bensley, printer (composition-title): L. Harrison, printer (at end).
V.2 [6], vi, 239p. 32 col. plates. 35cm.
T. Bensley, printer (composition-title): Harrison and Rutter, printers (at end).
V.3 [4], iv, 280p. 40 col. plates. 35cm.
T. Bensley, printer (composition-title): Harrison and Rutter, printers (at end).
Mixed state: some pages bound differently from Tooley.
Illustrators: J. Bluck, Hill, J.C. Stadler, Sunderland/Sutherland, Harraden: after Rowlandson and Pugin.
Tooley 7. Book no. 111
- 3v.
- 122 The military costume of Turkey; illustrated by a series of engravings, from drawings made on the spot.
London: Thomas M'Lean, 1818.
- [4], viii, [1]p. 30 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text. 38cm.
Plate 1 is the engraved title-page.
Printed by W. Lewis.
Illustrators: Wageman, I.H. Clark.
Reissue: some plates watermarked 1820. Book no. 122
- [4], viii, [1]p. 30 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text. 38cm.
- 123 MITFORD, John
- The adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy. A poem, in four cantos, with notes. By John Mitford, Esq. R.N.
The third edition.
London: published for the author, 1823.- [viii], 284p. 20 col. plates. 25cm.
Illustrator: C. Williams.
Printed by W. Lewis.
Reissue: some plates watermarked 1824.
Bound by J. Larkins.
Bookplate: Arthur G. Soames (C. Helard '99).
Tooley 332. Book no. 65
- [viii], 284p. 20 col. plates. 25cm.
- 124 MOLEVILLE, Bertrand de
- The costume of the hereditary states of the House of Austria, displayed in fifty coloured engravings; with descriptions, and an introduction, by M. Bertrand de Moleville. Translated by R.C. Dallas, Esq.
London: printed for William Millet, by William Bulmer and Co., 1804.- [6], xxviii, [2]p. 50 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text in English and French. 37cm.
Illustrators: Wm. Ellis, Wm. Poole.
Additional title-page in French: in this copy the plates are bound facing the French text.
Lacks text to plate 50.
Includes Table of contents of The costume of the Russian Empire bound in in error.
Bookplate: Charles Lawrence.
Reissue: some plates watermarked 1811.
Tooley 333. Book no. 119
- [6], xxviii, [2]p. 50 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text in English and French. 37cm.
- 125 MOLEVILLE, Bertrand de
- The costume of the hereditary states of the House of Austria, displayed in fifty coloured engravings; with descriptions, and an introduction, by M. Bertrand de Moleville. Translated by R.C. Dallas, Esq.
London: printed for William Millet, by William Bulmer and Co., 1804.- [4], iv, [2]p. 50 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text in English and French. 37cm.
Illustrators: Wm. Ellis, Wm. Poole.
Additional title-page in French: in this copy the plates are bound facing the English text.
Reissue: some plates watermarked 1819 or 1820.
Tooley 333. Book no. 116
- [4], iv, [2]p. 50 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text in English and French. 37cm.
- 126 MOORE, A.
- The annals of gallantry, or the conjugal monitor: being a collection of curious and important trials for divorces and actions of crim. con. during the present reign: accompanied with biographical memoirs and anecdotes, and illustrated with notes. By A. Moore.
London: printed for the proprietors, and sold by M. Jones, 1814-1815.- 3v.
V.1 vii, [9]-485p. 9 plates (mostly col. ). 21cm.
Lacks plate at p.277.
Reissue: 1 plate watermarked 1819.
Signed: Wm Hedley Wylam? 1820
V.2 v, 3-488p. 4 col. plates. 21cm.
Lacks plate at p.172.
V.3 412p. 3 col. plates. 21cm.
Lacks plate at p.16.
Illustrator: G. Cruikshank, J. Jenkins. Book no. 58
- 3v.
- 127 MORRIS, Francis Orpen
- A history of British birds. By the Rev. F.O. Morris.
London: Groombridge and Sons, 1851-1857.- 6v.
V.1 xi, 364p. 60 col. plates. 25cm.
V.2 iv, 360p. 60 col. plates. 25cm.
V.3 iv, 391p. 59 col. plates. 25cm.
V.4 iv, 330p. 62 col. plates. 25cm.
V.5 iv, 315p. 57 col. plates. 25cm.
V.6 iv, 290p. 60 col. plates. 25cm.
The 358 plates are numbered 1-46, 46*, 47-357.
B. Fawcett, printer and engraver (v.1-2): engraver and printer (v.3-6).
Signed: George Wilson? Book no. 7
- 6v.
- 128 MOZART, W. A.
- OEuvres de Mozart en partition: quatuors tome __ graves par Lobry.
Paris: chez Pleyel, [c. 1805].- [1], 198p. 20cm.
Engraver: Sampier (foot of title-page). Spine reads: Bibliotheque musicale. Quatuors de Mozart. Tome 12.
Date taken from R. Benton "Pleyel's Bibliotheque musicale" (Music review v.36 1975 p.1-4).
See also C. Hopkinson "The earliest miniature scores" (Music review v.33 1972 p.138-144).
This copy lacks 'Prix 9fr' on title-page (Hopkinson). Book no. 83
- [1], 198p. 20cm.
- 129 ORME, Edward
- Historic, military, and naval anecdotes, of personal valour, bravery, and particular incidents which occurred to the armies of Great Britain and her Allies, in the last long-contested war, terminating with the Battle of Waterloo.
London: edited and published by, and engraved under the direction of, Edward Orme, 1819.- [4, 98]p. 40 col. plates. 35cm.
Illustrators: J.A. Atkinson, Fry, Sutherland, M. Dubourg, Manskirch, I. H. Clark, W. Heath, G. Scharf, Deighton, Rigaud.
Bookplate (inscribed?): John Laurie Esqr Good Hope Plantation Demerara as a token of respect from his friend James Donald Carnousie.
Tooley 353. Book no. 154
- [4, 98]p. 40 col. plates. 35cm.
- 130 ORME, Edward
- Orme's graphic history of the life, exploits, and death of Horatio Nelson... containing fifteen engravings; and intended as an accompaniment to the three celebrated whole-sheet plates of his Lordhip's splendid victories, viz. the battles off St. Vincent's, the Nile, and Trafalgar, which are explained by references and keys. The memoirs by Francis William Blagden, Esq.
London: Edward Orme; Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1806.- [2], 66, [iii-]iv, [vii-]viii, [1, 1]p. 17 ill. (11 plates, some col. ). 37cm.
Illustrators: James Godby, J. Clark(e), Pickett, J. Swaine, Turner, H. Merke, W.M. Craig, J. Hamble.
J.G. Barnard, printer: J. Nichols, printer.
Reissue: 1 plate watermarked 1808.
Tooley 351. Book no. 159
- [2], 66, [iii-]iv, [vii-]viii, [1, 1]p. 17 ill. (11 plates, some col. ). 37cm.
- 131 PLAYFORD, Henry
- Harmonia sacra: or, divine hymns and dialogues; with a through-bass for the theorbo-lute, bass-viol, harpsichord, or organ. Composed by the best masters of the last and present age. The words by several learned and pious persons. The first book.
The 2d. edition very much enlarged and corrected, also four excellent anthems of the late Mr. H. Purcell's never before printed.
London: printed by William Pearson, for Henry Playford, and John Sprint, 1703.- 2v. in 1.
V.1 [8], 130p. 1 plate, music. 32cm.
V.2 Harmonia sacra: or, divine hymns and dialogues. With a thorow-bass for the theorbo-lute, bass-viol, harpsichord, or organ. Composed by the best masters. The words by several learned and pious persons. The second book. [First edition.]
[London]: printed by Edward Jones, for Henry Playford, 1693.
[6], 74p. 1 plate, music. 32cm.
The 2 plates are identical. Bound with: Playford, H. Two divine hymns.
Bookplates: H.W. Dean, inscribed W. Gardiner; Arthur F. Hill F.S.A. (C.W.S.R.E. 1905). Book no.150
- 2v. in 1.
- 132 PLAYFORD, Henry
- Two divine hymns: being a suppliment to the second book of Harmonia sacra.
London: printed by W. Pearson for Henry Playford, 1700.- 8p. Music. 32cm. Bound with: Playford, H. Harmonia sacra. Book no.150
- 133 Portraits des grands hommes, femmes illustres, et sujets memorables de France, graves et imprimes en couleurs.
Paris: chez Blin, [1787-1792].
- 2v.
V.1 [2]leaves, 87 col. plates. 32cm.
V.2 89 col. plates. 32cm.
[Edited by Pierre Blin] (BM v.21 c.894).
Illustrators: Beauble, Benard, Ride, Sergent, Mor(r)et, Gerard, de Cernel (Sernel), Le Barbier, Le Coeur, Roger, Desfontaines, Naigeou.
Binding stamped inside: Ex libris Henry Arthur Johnstone 1899. Book no.142
- 2v.
- 134 PYNE, W.H.
- The costume of Great Britain. Designed, engraved, and written by W.H. Pyne.
London: printed for William Miller, by William Bulmer and Co., 1804.- [1], iii, [1]p. 60 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text. 38cm.
Lacks half-title.
Reissue: some plates watermarked 1819.
Tooley 388. Book no.123
- [1], iii, [1]p. 60 col. plates each with 1 leaf of text. 38cm.
- 135 PYNE, W.H.
- The history of the royal residences of Windsor Castle, St. James's Palace, Carlton House, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court, Buckingham House, and Frogmore. By W.H. Pyne. Illustrated by one hundred highly finished and coloured engravings, fac-similes of original drawings by the most eminent artists.
London: printed for A. Dry, 1819.- 3v.
V.1 [3], ii, [1], 188, [2], 21p. 31 col. plates, 1 vignette. 35cm.
V.2 [5], 88, [2], 28, [2], 88p. 37 col. plates. 35cm.
V.3 [5], 80, [2], 92, 16p. 32 col. plates. 36cm.
Illustrators: G. Samuel, T. Sutherland, J.P. Stephanoff, W.I. Bennett, R. Cattermole, R. Reeve, C. Wild, J. Bennett, J. Baily, D. Havell, W. Westall.
Printed by L. Harrison.
Bookplate: John Gurdon Rebow.
Tooley 389. Book no.144
- 3v.
- 136 Queries, agreed unto by the Commission of the General Assembly; and put to these ministers, who gave in a representation and petition against the 5th and 8th Acts of Assembly 1720. Together with the answers given by these ministers to the said questions.
[S.l. s.n.] 1722.
- 120p. 16cm.
Bound by Henderson & Bisset.
Signed: John ...? Book no.71
- 120p. 16cm.
- 137 RALFE, J.
- The naval chronology of Great Britain; or an historical account of naval and maritime events, from the commencement of the war in 1803, to the end of the year 1816: also, particulars of the most important courts- martial, votes of Parliament, lists of flag-officers in commission, and of promotions for each year: the whole forming a complete naval history of the above period. Illustrated with numerous engravings. By Mr.J. Ralfe.
London: Whitmore and Fenn, 1820.- 3v.
V.1 x, 288p. 19 col. plates. 25cm.
V.2 [2], 284p. 15 plates (mostly col.). 25cm.
V.3 [2], 318, [2]p. 26 col. plates. 25cm.
Illustrators: T. Sutherland and T. Whitcombe, et al., many illustrations being from drawings, plans and sketches by combatants in the actions depicted (see Tooley).
Printed by L. Harrison.
Bound by Bayntun (Riviere).
Tooley 392. Book no.38
- 3v.
- 138 RAYE, Charles
- A picturesque tour through the Isle of Wight, by Charles Raye, Esq. Illustrated by numerous views.
London: printed for the proprietor by Howlett and Brimmer, 1825.- [4]p, 24 col. plates each with a leaf of text. 22x29cm.
Lacks map mentioned in Tooley.
Inscribed: S.C. McCall from his sister H.G. Adams May 13th 1855.
Tooley 394. Book no.152
- [4]p, 24 col. plates each with a leaf of text. 22x29cm.
- 139 Real life in Ireland: or, the day and night scenes, rovings, rambles and sprees, bulls, blunders, bodderation and blarney, of Brian Boru Esq. and his elegant friend Sir Shawn O'Dogherty. Exhibiting a real picture of characters, manners, &c. in high and low life, in Dublin and various parts of Ireland. Embellished with humorous coloured engravings, from original designs by the most eminent artists. By a real Paddy.
London: printed by B. Bensley, published by Jones and Co., and J.L. Marks, 1821.
- [2], viii, 3-296p. 19 col. plates. 21cm.
Ascribed falsely to Pierce Egan.
Illustrators: William Heath, Henry Alken, Marks.
Printed by Augustus Applegath (at end).
Tooley 201. Book no.9
- [2], viii, 3-296p. 19 col. plates. 21cm.
- 140 Real life in London; or, the rambles and adventures of Bob Tallyho, Esq. and his cousin, the Hon. Tom Dashall, &c. through the metropolis; exhibiting a living picture of fashionable characters, manners, and amusements in high and low life. By an amateur. Embellished and illustrated with a series of coloured prints, designed and engraved by Messrs. Alken, Dighton, Brooke, Rowlandson &c.
London: printed for Jones & Co., 1821-1822.
- 2v.
V.1 x, [3]-656p. 20 col. plates. 21cm.
P.633-640 bound after 624.
B.Bensley, printer (title-page verso): printed by Augustus Applegath (at end).
V.2 Real life in London; or, the further rambles... designed and engraved by Messrs. Heath Alken...
[2], xi, [3]-668p. 13 col. plates. 21cm.
Printed by Augustus Applegath.
Engraved title-page.
Ascribed falsely to Pierce Egan.
Illustrators: H. Alken, W. Read, H. Jones, W. Heath.
Second issue (Tooley).
Tooley 198. Book no.49
- 2v.
- 141 The repository of arts, literature, commerce, manufactures, fashions and politics.
- The first number- the third series vol.XII no.LXXII, January 1809-December 1828.
London: R. Ackermann, 1809-1828.- 40v.
2nd edition of the first number.
Printed by L. Harrison.
Many issues lack the patterns for needlework etc.; some lack the cloth or paper patterns; some of Pyne's Rustic figures; and some lithographic specimens.
S.1 v.9 pt 50 Feb.1813 has the Tyburn plate.
v.12 pt 67 Jul.1814 lacks View of London Bridge.
S.2 v.13 pt 78 Jun.1822 lacks Commercial Bank.
The plate A sofa &c. appears twice, s.3 v.4 pt 21 Sep. 1824 and v.5 pt 26 Feb 1825: both places are indicated on the plate: Tooley lists it only at v.5.
S.3 v.4 pt 23 Nov.1824 lacks Newstead Abbey, and Two designs for chairs.
Bookplates: s.1 v.9, 10 1813: John Hearne: inscribed 1813 signed (same hand): Arthur Hearne Tweedy 1924.
s.1 v.14 1815: Peirce Wynne Yorke.
s.2 v.4-14 1817-1822, s.3 v.1-2 1823 and v.5-12 1825-1828: Reginald Gurney. An envelope (Book no.157) contains some loose title-pages, contents pages and plates.
"The Repository is a remarkable publication" (Tooley, q.v. for details of the individual volumes and the many illustrators).
Tooley 8. Book no.35
- 40v.
- 142 SAUVAN, Jean Baptiste Balthazard
- Picturesque tour of the Seine, from Paris to the sea: with particulars historical and descriptive. Illustrated with twenty-four highly finished and coloured engravings, from drawings by A. Pugin and J. Gendall; and accompanied by a map.
London: R. Ackermann, 1821.- [1], viii, 177p. 26 col. ill. (24 plates), 1 col. map. 34cm.
Illustrators: A. Pugin, J. Gendall, T. Sutherland, D. Havell.
Printed by L. Harrison.
Inscribed: Souvenir L.H. Paris 25th July 1867: From Pa to Arthur 9 June 1894.
Tooley 445. Book no.133
- [1], viii, 177p. 26 col. ill. (24 plates), 1 col. map. 34cm.
- 143 A select collection of views and ruins in Rome and its vicinity. Recently executed from drawings made upon the spot.
London: sold by Messrs. Robinsons; Mr. White; Mr. Faulder; and Mr. Evans, [1798?]
- [72]p. 62 col. plates. 48cm.
Printed by Smith & Davy.
Frontispiece published by J. Hearne: remaining plates published by one or more of J. Merigot, R. Edwards and L. Merigot, 1796-1798.
Reissue? text watermarked 1806; plates watermarked 1817. Book no.136
- [72]p. 62 col. plates. 48cm.
- 144 Select views in Sicily; accompanied by an historical and descriptive account. Translated from the original, published at Paris, by Mr. J.F. D'Ostervald.
London: John Weale, 1825.
- 27 leaves, 34 col. plates. 37cm.
Illustrators: Frommel, Bennet, Cockerell, Sutherland, de Forbin, Himely, Huber, Salathe, G. Reeve, T. Fielding, Catel, Havell, Cassas, Birmann, James Hall, Michalon.
Printed by J. Moyes.
The plates say Publ. by Priestley & Weale. They are apparently not all bound in their correct positions.
The French original was by Achille Etienne Gigault de la Salle (NUC v.317 p.75). This is an abridgement. Book no.165
- 27 leaves, 34 col. plates. 37cm.
- 145 SHAKESPEARE, William
- Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories, and tragedies. Published according to the true originall copies.
The second impression.
London: printed by Tho. Cotes, for Robert Allot, 1633.- [20], 419p. 1 ill. 36cm.
Printed at London by Thomas Cotes, for John Smethwick, William Aspley, Richard Hawkins, Richard Meighen, and Robert Allot, 1632.
Illustrator: Martin Droeshout.
Bookplate: Francis Pym Esqr.
Signed: Mrs Day of Wymondham. Book no.146
- [20], 419p. 1 ill. 36cm.
- 146 SHAKESPEARE, William
- The works of Mr. William Shakespear; in six volumes. Adorn'd with cuts.
Revis'd and corrected, with an account of the life and writings of the author. By N. Rowe.
London: printed for Jacob Tonson, 1709.- 7v.
V.1 [12], xl, 463p. 9 plates. 20cm.
V.2 [1, 465]-975p. 7 plates. 20cm.
Signed: James Phillips.
V.3 [1, 977]-1535p. 7 plates. 20cm.
V.4 [1, 1537]-2072p. 6 plates. 20cm.
V.5 [1, 2073]-2647p. 7 plates. 20cm.
V.6 [1, 2653]-3324p. 9 plates. 20cm.
V.7 London: printed for E. Curll, and E. Sanger, 1710. [16], lxxii, 472, [6]p. 1 plate. 20cm.
Dedication leaf inserted after p.[48].
The title-page for the set appears in volume 1 only: each volume has its own title-page also: The works of Mr. William Shakespear. Volume the first [etc.]. Containing... Book no.75
- 7v.
- 147 SHELLEY, Mary
- The last man. By the author of Frankenstein. In three volumes.
London: Henry Colburn, 1826.- 3v. in box.
V.1 xi, 358, [1]p. 21cm.
V.2 [2], 328p. 22cm.
V.3 [2], 352p. 22cm.
First edition.
Printer: Shackell, Arrowsmith and Hodges.
Signed: Harriot Harvey Feb (ruary) 1826.
Wise (Ashley) v.V p.39. Book no.25
- 3v. in box.
- 148 SHELLEY, Percy Bysshe
- [Queen Mab; a philosophical poem: with notes. By Percy Bysshe Shelley.
London: printed by P.B. Shelley, 1813.]- 240p. 19cm.
Lacks title-page and dedication: catalogued from Wise: imprint on p.240 also removed; H. Buxton Forman (Athenaeum no.4068, Oct. 14 1905, p.507) describes a copy with "mutilation of the last leaf by removal of the imprint... lacks also the title-page and dedication to Harriet, always, like the imprint, wanting from copies given away by Shelley".
Bookplate: Sydney Williams.
Wise (Ashley) v.V p.57, v.XI p.110. Book no.85
- 240p. 19cm.
- 149 SHELLEY, Percy Bysshe
- The revolt of Islam; a poem, in twelve cantos. By Percy Bysshe Shelley.
London: printed for C. and J. Ollier, by B. M'Millan, 1818.- xxxii, [2], 270p. 21cm.
Reissue: errata not printed on p.iii-iv.
Binder: Riviere & Son.
Wise (Ashley) v.V p.68. Book no.86
- xxxii, [2], 270p. 21cm.
- 150 SIMPSON, Christopher
- A compendium of practical music in five parts. Teaching by a new, and easie method, 1. The rudiments of song. 2. The principles of composition. 3. The use of discords. 4. The form of figurate descant. 5. The contrivance of canon. Together with lessons for viols, &c.
The third editio. [sic]
London: printed by M.C. for Henry Brome, 1678.- [14], 192p. Music. 18cm.
Signed: Archd. Williamson, his book. London May the 25th. 1721. [etc.]; H.S. Hill to J.[I?] Hill July 23, 1890. Book no.110
- [14], 192p. Music. 18cm.
- 151 SMOLLETT, Tobias
- The adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom. By the author of Roderick Random. In two volumes.
London: printed for W. Johnston, 1753.- 2v.
V.1 [2], viii, 262p. 17cm.
V.2 [2], 315p. 17cm.
Bound by Riviere & Son. Book no.30
- 2v.
- 152 SMOLLETT, Tobias
- The adventures of Roderick Random. In two volumes.
London: printed for J. Osborn, 1748.- 2v.
V.1 xxiii, 324p. 17cm.
Bookplate: Stephen Eaton.
V.2 xii, 366p. 17cm.
Signed: Eliza Way.
1st ed., 2nd issue: Page 185-6 cancelled. In the first state the name of Locke was included in the list of philosophers. In this the name is omitted (Slip in book). Book no.26
- 2v.
- 153 STERNHOLD, Thomas
- The whole book of psalms, collected into English metre, by Thomas Sternhold, John Hopkins, and others. Conferr'd with the Hebrew.
London: printed by Tho. Wood, for the Company of Stationers, 1726.- [48]p. 16cm. Bound with The book of common prayer. Book no.67
- 154 STERNHOLD, Thomas
- The whole booke of psalmes, collected into English meter by T. Sternhold, I. Hopkins and others, conferred with the Ebrue, with apt notes to sing them withall.
London: printed by Iohn Daye, 1580.- [10], 98, [8]p. Music. 23cm.
Lacks 2 leaves at end (sig. H7, 8).
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Signed: Edward Bloomer His Booke 1726. Book no.106
- [10], 98, [8]p. Music. 23cm.
- 155 STOWE, Harriet Beecher
- Uncle Tom's cabin. By Harriet Beecher Stowe. With twenty-seven illustrations on wood by George Cruikshank, esq.
London: John Cassell, 1852.- [xxiv], 391, [1]p. 28 plates. 20cm.
Illustrator: George Cruikshank.
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Persecuted virtue is at p.75 not p.95 as in List of the illustrations.
Part of Eva and Topsy is also used as a vignette on the title-page. Book no.81
- [xxiv], 391, [1]p. 28 plates. 20cm.
- 156 SURTEES, Robert Smith
- The analysis of the hunting field; being a series of sketches of the principal characters that compose one. The whole forming a slight souvenir of the season 1845-6 with numerous illustrations by H. Alken.
London: Rudolph Ackermann, 1846.- [6], 326p. 7 col.plates, 43 illustrations on wood. 26cm.
Illustrators: J. Harris after H. Alken.
Cook and Co. printers and engravers.
Binder: H. Southeran & Co.
Tooley 470. Book no.8
- [6], 326p. 7 col.plates, 43 illustrations on wood. 26cm.
- 157 SWIFT, Jonathan
- Travels into remote nations of the world. In four parts. By Lemuel Gulliver.
London: printed for Benj. Motte, 1726.- 2v.
V.1 viii, [4], 148, [8], [p.149-]310p. 1 ill., 2 maps. 20cm.
1st ed., 2nd issue?
V.2 2nd ed. [8], 154, [8], [p.155-]353p. 1 ill., 3 maps. 20cm.
Illustrators: Sturt, Sheppard.
Appears to be Teerink's edition B, but with AA's general title-page to v.2 (rather than all or part of v.2 being AA, as AA's misprints are not present).
Teerink 290, 291. Book no.107a
- 2v.
- 158 [Swiss costumes. S.l.: s.n., 18--.]
- 26 col.plates. 24cm.
Some plates watermarked 1832, 184-, 1859.
There are no indications of publisher or engraver on the plates.
Possibly a reissue of the set published by Ackermann, 1810 (Tooley 12) of plates taken from Lory, whose name is pencilled inside the front cover.
Bound by Hering (137 Regent Street).
Spine reads Swiss costumes. Book no.10
- 159 TANS'UR, William
- Heaven on earth; or, the beauty of holiness. In two books. Containing, I. The whole book of the Proverbs of King Solomon, composed in English verse; and set to musick. II. The song of songs, which is the Song of Solomon. Together with various hymns, anthems, and canons: with instructions to the musick; and expositional notes on the whole. Composed in two, three, and four musical parts according to the most authentick rules, and set down in score for voice or instruments. By William Tans'ur.
London: printed by A. Pearson, for S. Birt, 1738.- [8], 221, [3]p. 1 ill., music. 22cm.
Lacks p.129-130.
Book II has its own title-page p.[131].
Bookplate: Arthur F. Hill, F.S.A. (C.W.S.R.E. 1905). Book no.52
- [8], 221, [3]p. 1 ill., music. 22cm.
- 160 TENNYSON, Alfred
- Poems, by two brothers.
London: printed for W. Simpkin and R. Marshall; Louth: J. and J. Jackson, 1827.- xii, 228p. 18cm.
By Alfred and Frederick Tennyson.
Printed by J. and J. Jackson.
Wise (Ashley) v.VII p.102. Book no.91
- xii, 228p. 18cm.
- 161 TENNYSON, Alfred
- Poems by Alfred Tennyson.
London: Edward Moxon, 1833.- [6], 163p. 18cm.
First edition, but lacks advertisement leaf (Wise).
Printed by Bradbury and Evans.
Bound by Zaehnsdorf.
Wise (Ashley) v.VII p.105. Book no.96
- [6], 163p. 18cm.
- 162 THACKERAY, William Makepeace
- Vanity Fair: a novel without a hero by William Makepeace Thackeray with illustrations on steel and wood by the author.
London: Bradbury and Evans, 1848.- [4], xvi, 624, [1]p. 40 plates, 150 woodcuts. 23cm.
First issue: "The main points to be noted are the subsequently suppressed woodcut of the Marquis of Steyne on p.336, the heading on p.1 in rustic, the misprint"Mr. Pitt" for "Sir Pitt" on p.453, and the advertisement announcing '... The Great Hoggarty Diamond'" (Elwin p.378). Book no.23
- [4], xvi, 624, [1]p. 40 plates, 150 woodcuts. 23cm.
- 163 THORNHILL, R.B.
- The shooting directory. By R.B. Thornhill, Esq.
London: printed for Longmans, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1804.- [2, xviii], 432, [6]p. 8 col. plates, 3 folded sheets. 27cm.
Illustrators: Bell, I. or J. West, T. Medland.
Printed by J. Browne.
Bookplate: John Roland Abbey (J.F. Badeley 1920). Book no.41
- [2, xviii], 432, [6]p. 8 col. plates, 3 folded sheets. 27cm.
- 164 THORNTON, A.
- The adventures of a post captain: by a Naval Officer. With characteristic engravings, by Mr. Williams.
London: J. Johnston; Simpkin and Marshall; Sherwood, Neely, and Jones; S.W. Fores; Edinburgh: Macredie and Co.; Dublin: Milliken, [1817].- [vi], 282p. 25 col. plates. 24cm.
Engraved title-page reads: The post captain, or, adventures of a true British tar, by a Naval Officer. London: I. Johnston.
Illustrator: Williams.
Printed by W. Lewis.
2nd issue: Guide to the binder and dedication To the British Navy bound at end: one plate watermarked [18]27.
Bound by Root.
Bookplate: Malacrida.
Tooley 485. Book no.62
- [vi], 282p. 25 col. plates. 24cm.
- 165 THORNTON, Alfred
- Don Juan. By Alfred Thornton, Esq. with fifteen coloured engravings.
London: printed for Thomas Kelly, 1821, 1822.- 2v.
V.1 xii, 619p. 15 col. plates. 22cm.
The pages are misbound: 1-534, 599-614, 583-598, 567-582, 553-565, 535-552, 615-619.
Printed by W. Clowes.
V.2 Don Juan; volume the second: containing his life in London, or, a true picture of the British metropolis.
xii, 660p. 16 col. plates (1 folded). 22cm.
Some plates misbound: [3] at p.111 not 116: [13] at 570 not 578: [14] at 584 not 593: [15] at 599 not 601.
Printed by William Clowes.
Illustrator: Atkinson (Tooley).
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Tooley 486. Book no.13
- 2v.
- 166 THORNTON, Robert John
- Temple of Flora, or garden of the botanist, poet, painter and philosopher.
London: Dr. Thornton, 1812.- 90p. 33 plates (mostly col.). 39cm.
Illustrators: Peter Henderson, Philip Reinagle, Abraham Pether, Sydenham Edwards, R.J. Thornton, Maddocks, R.Roffe, W. Dunkarton, Stadler, Quilley, and others.
Morrell binder.
"... probably the most famous of all florilegia" (Blunt).
Blunt p.203. Book no.138
- 90p. 33 plates (mostly col.). 39cm.
- 167 The tour of Doctor Prosody, in search of the antique and picturesque, through Scotland, the Hebrides, the Orkney and Shetland Isles; illustrated by twenty humorous plates.
London: Matthew Iley; Edinburgh: Bell and Bradfute, and W. Blackwood; Glasgow: W. Turnbull; Paris: Galignani; Amsterdam: Maaskamp and Co., 1921.
- [4], 251p. 20 col. plates. 24cm.
Imitation of William Combe's Doctor Syntax books.
Illustrators: C. Williams, W. Read.
Printer: Shackell and Arrowsmith.
Bookseller's label: Joseph Capes.
Bookplate: E. Peter Jones his book.
Signed: Robt. Hughes? ejus liber.
Hamilton p.318: Tooley 433. Book no.48
- [4], 251p. 20 col. plates. 24cm.
- 168 The tournament; or, days of chivalry.
London: printed for William Sams, 1923.
- [4], 59p. 24 col. plates. 26cm.
Printed by William Clowes.
The engravings are bound in the order: 1-9, 12, 11, 10, 13-20, 22, 21, 23, 24. Book no.1
- [4], 59p. 24 col. plates. 26cm.
- 169 Vox populi, vox dei: being true maxims of government...
London: printed for the author, and are to be sold by T. Harrison, 1709.
- 40p. 20cm.
Sometimes attributed to Lord Somers, or to Defoe.
Bayntun, binder.
Bookplate: Sir Mayson M. Beeton. Book no.108a
- 40p. 20cm.
- 170 WALKER, G.
- The costume of Yorkshire, illustrated by a series of forty engravings, being fac-similes of original drawings. With descriptions in English and French.
London: printed by T. Bensley, for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; Ackermann; Leeds: Robinson, Son, and Holdsworth, 1814.- [8], 96p. 41 col. plates. 48cm.
Additional title-page in French.
Illustrators: Geo. Walker, R. & D. Havell.
Tooley 498. Book no.135
- [8], 96p. 41 col. plates. 48cm.
- 171 WATTS, Isaac
- Reliquiae juveniles: miscellaneous thoughts in prose and verse, on natural, moral, and divine subjects; written chiefly in younger years. By I. Watts, D.D.
London: printed for Richard Ford, and Richard Hett, 1734.- xx, 350, [2]p. 18cm. Book no.77
- 172 WESTALL, William
- Picturesque tour of the River Thames; illustrated by twenty-four coloured views, a map, and vignettes from original drawings taken on the spot by William Westall and Samuel Owen.
London: R. Ackermann, 1828.- iv, [2], 172p. 26 col. plates, 1 folded map. 34cm.
Engraved title-page: imprint taken from map and plates.
Illustrators: W. Westall, S. Owen, R.G. Reeve, J. Bailey, J. Feilding, C. Bentley.
Printed by L. Harrison.
Bookplate: Castle Goring.
Tooley 503. Book no.130
- iv, [2], 172p. 26 col. plates, 1 folded map. 34cm.
- 173 WESTALL, William
- Views of the lake and of the Vale of Keswick. Drawn and engraved by William Westall.
London: Rodwell and Martin, 1820.- 8p. 10 leaves of col. plates. 39cm.
Cover reads: Twelve views of the lake and of the Vale of Keswick.
Some plates have imprint Hurst, Robinson and Co.
W. Wilson, printer.
Lacks one plate in Tooley (Skiddaw), and has five not mentioned in Tooley, who lists only six.
Tooley 463. Book no.137
- 8p. 10 leaves of col. plates. 39cm.
- 174 WILLIAMSON, T.
- Foreign field sports, fisheries, sporting anecdotes, &c.&c. from drawings by Messrs. Howitt, Atkinson, Clark, Manskirch &c. Containing one hundred plates. With a supplement of New South Wales.
London: Edward Orme, 1814.- 159p. 99 col. plates. 30cm.
Illustrators: Howitt, M. Dubourg, J.H. Clark, Merke, Manskirch, Atkinson, Southerland.
Printed by J.F. Dove.
Lacks plate 25: the plates are bound, with some errors, in the order indicated in the Index, not in Tooley's order.
The supplement has its own title-page and pagination: Field sports, &c. &c. of the native inhabitants of New South Wales; with ten plates, by the author.
London: Edward Orme, 1813.
20p. 10 col. plates. 30cm.
Text by Capt. T. Williamson (Tooley).
Tooley 224. Book no.166
- 159p. 99 col. plates. 30cm.
- 175 WORDSWORTH, William
- Lyrical ballads, with other poems. In two volumes. By W. Wordsworth.
London: printed for T.N. Longman and O. Rees, by Biggs and Co., 1800.- 2v.
V.1 Second edition. xlvi, 210, [5]p. 16cm.
Printed by Biggs and Cottle.
V.2[4], 227, [1]p. 16cm.
"It will be observed that the first volume only of this edition carried the words Second Edition upon its title-page. The reason is that the second volume consisted entirely of new matter, and was therefore regarded as a First Edition" (Wise).
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Wise (Wordsworth) p.34. Book no.92
- 2v.
- 176 WORDSWORTH, William
- Poems, in two volumes, by William Wordsworth. Vol.I.
London: printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme, 1807.- [6], 158, [1]p. 16cm.
Reissue: contains revised version of p.69-72 (Wise).
Wood & Innes, printers.
Bound by Riviere & Son.
Wise (Wordsworth) p.59. Book no.95
- [6], 158, [1]p. 16cm.