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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Blanche MacManus (1869-1935) was an American writer and artist.

(Book #ID 101765)

Published by Alexander Moring Ltd., The De La More Press, 2A Cork Street, Bond Street, London | The Saint George Series | First Edition Thus 1925. 1925.

First edition thus Blanche MacManus illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original cream paper covered boards, orange title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, Persian design to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Rubáiyát over 40 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page illustrations by Blanche MacManus. Slight sun fading down the spine and rubbing to the covers, in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Farrid ud-Din Attar [Illustrated Cover by Emily Maxwell Mackey].

(Book #ID 101775)

Published by Phoenix a Division of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd., Orion House, 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2009. 2009.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Full printer's code to the copyright page 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. pp. lxxv Rubáiyát over 25 pages carrying the 105 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version; Bird Parliament pp 81. In Fine condition, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780753826782

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Farrid ud-Din Attar [Illustrated Cover by Emily Maxwell Mackey].

(Book #ID 101776)

Published by Phoenix a Division of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd., Orion House, 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2009. 2009.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Full printer's code to the copyright page 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. pp. lxxv Rubáiyát over 25 pages carrying the 105 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version; Bird Parliament pp 81. In Fine condition, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780753826782

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Edmund J. Sullivan [Edmund Joseph Sullivan (1869-1933) was a British book illustrator]

(Book #ID 101786)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London | Printed by Howard & Jones Ltd., Art Printers, 26-28 Bury Street, London First Edition Thus 1913. 1913.

First edition thus de luxe edition of the Edmund J. Sullivan illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original elaborately decorated cerise cloth covers, gilt title lettering and floral design to the spine, gilt birds, flowers and symmetrical grape leaf design to the front cover, all designed by Sullivan, top edge gilt. 4to. 10¼'' x 8¼''. Howard & Jones Ltd., Art Printers, pulled out some extra stops for this edition which is by far and away the best Sullivan illustrated Rubáiyát. Produced on thicker paper and a larger size than subsequent editions of this illustrated edition published by Methuen. 16 page introduction by the illustrator. Tissue-guarded colour frontispiece. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version each enriched with its own full-page single-sided monochrome illustration by Edmund J. Sullivan, among many fanciful and beautiful drawings, he uses images of skeletons and animated pots, Persian chapter headers. Name inside 'R. G. S. MacKechuie 1920.' Just a hint of foxing to the end sheets and in Very Good clean and bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Arberry, Arthur J. [Sir Thomas Adams Professor of Arabic at Cambridge University]. Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883).

(Book #ID 101793)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London Second Edition 1952. 1952.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Frontispiece, 45 pp introduction, followed by Omar Khayyám translated from the Cambridge Manuscripts which follow through to pp132, Notes, followed by Parallels from FitzGerald, followed by Table of Manuscripts and Editions. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing and chips to the edges, ends and corners, not price clipped, 15s, dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Potter, Ambrose G. [Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet]. Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883). Introduction by Eben Francis Thompson.

(Book #ID 101795)

Published by Rosemary Press, Privately Printed for Members of the Omar Khayyám Club of America, [Needham, Massachusetts], 1923. 1923.

Facsimile hard back binding in burgundy cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Facsimile copied printed sheets to one side bound up into modern boards. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Tutin J. R. [Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet]. Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883).

(Book #ID 101796)

Published by Johnson Reprint Corporation, 111 Fifth Avenue, New York First Edition Thus 1967. 1967.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (vi)-2, 169 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Translated by Peter Avery and John Heath-Stubbs [1918-2006]

(Book #ID 101896)

Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex 1981. 1981.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains 128 pages with full-page double-sided colour illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0140059547

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)].

(Book #ID 101892)

Published by Bernhard Tauchnitz, Leipzig, Germany circa 1918. 1918.

Publisher's original cream card wrap covers [soft back], black title lettering to the spine, and to the front and rear covers. 8vo. 6½'' x 5''. Although title page states 1910, the rear cover has an advertisement for other Tauchnitz volumes dated 1916 and 1918. pp. 246. Ink name to the front cover and half-title and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Farrid ud-Din Attar [Selected and Edited by A. D. P. Briggs | Tony Briggs]

(Book #ID 101893)

Published by Phoenix House, 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London First Edition Thus 2003. 2003.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original finely grained charcoal grey cloth covers, silver title lettering to the spine, blue end sheets, blue silk tie. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. 83 pp. Fine condition book, Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0753817438

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Farrid ud-Din Attar [Selected and Edited by A. D. P. Briggs | Tony Briggs]

(Book #ID 101894)

Published by Phoenix House, 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London First Edition Thus 2003. 2003.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original finely grained charcoal grey cloth covers, silver title lettering to the spine, blue end sheets, blue silk tie. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. 83 pp. Fine condition book, Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0753817438

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Introduction by John Baldock.

(Book #ID 101895)

Published by Arcturus Publishing Ltd., 151-153 Bermondsey Street, London First Edition Thus 2010. 2010.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, book ribbon marker. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Rubáiyát over 119 pages (+ Notes) carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version, red lettering and blue grey border to each page. Fine condition book, Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781848374874

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Willy Pogany (August 24, 1882 - July 30, 1955) prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.

(Book #ID 101972)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London circa 1920. 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, brown title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 16mo. 5'' x 3½''. Rubáiyát over 94 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 4 full-page colour plates in to framed mounts, pages in dark brown text with line drawing decorations at head and heal of text. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Willy Pogany (August 24, 1882 - July 30, 1955) prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.

(Book #ID 101973)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London circa 1920. 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, brown title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 16mo. 5'' x 3½''. Rubáiyát over 94 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 4 full-page colour plates in to framed mounts, pages in dark brown text with line drawing decorations at head and heal of text. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 2/6. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Willy Pogany (August 24, 1882 - July 30, 1955) prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.

(Book #ID 101974)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London circa 1920. 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black leather covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, gilt decoration to the front cover, top edge gilt. 16mo. 5'' x 3½''. Rubáiyát over 94 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 4 full-page colour plates in to framed mounts, pages in dark brown text with line drawing decorations at head and heal of text. Repaired tear to the bottom corner of page 11. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated Drawings by Elihu Vedder [Elihu Vedder (February 26, 1836 - January 29, 1923) was an American symbolist painter, book illustrator, and poet, born in New York City].

(Book #ID 102302)

Published by Houghton, Mifflin & Company, Boston | Bernard Quaritch, London First Edition 1884. 1884.

First edition commenced in May 1883 and finished in March 1884. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown elaborately decorated bevelled boards with a design by Vedder stamped in darker brown and gilt to the spine and front cover, top edge gilt, preserved in original buff plain wrapper, charcoal black coated end sheets. Royal 4to. 16'' x 13¼''. pp. [128], printed on one side of paper only on very fine quality white matt card; illustrated and decorated with 56 magnificent full-page illustrations by Elihu Vedder, reproduced by the Lewis phototype process and printed at the Riverside Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Every page bordering a text which is printed in calligraphic script; the printing of the illustrations throughout (all monochrome), is vastly superior to the presentation of the artwork in the trade edition which is considerably smaller in format. Boards and spine are Fine with occasional marginal spotting to the end sheets and not beyond. In original drop sided box. Heavy volume weighing 4.5 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Translated by Iftikhar Azmi and Illustrated by Richard Kennedy]

(Book #ID 102304)

Published by The Whittington Press, Manor Farm, Andoversford, Gloucestershire, First Edition 1984. 1984.

Publisher's original full persimmon Nigerian goatskin covered boards, gilt title lettering to the spine, gilt vase display to the front cover, top edge gilt, wonderful coloured end sheets marbled by Colleen Gryspeerdt. Royal 4to. 15'' x 12''. Handset in 30-point Garamond italic, and printed on Arches Crème mould-made paper. Number 9 of 20 (+ 6 special copies) Limited Edition copies with 92 line engravings by Richard Kennedy, hand-coloured by Sylvia Stokeld. The leather copies each contain one of the twenty-six line blocks used for the printing of the illustrations. In Fine condition. The line block is mounted in a purpose made black felt lined nutmeg brown cloth covered folder, both the book and the folder presented in a brown cloth covered solander box with matching persimmon goatskin and gilt label down the spine. SIGNED by the translator and illustrator to the limitation leaf 'Iftikhar Azmi' and 'Richard Kennedy'. Heavy volume weighing 3 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Absalom, Mike [Mike Absalom (born 9 November 1940) is an English pop, folk and Celtic music singer, guitarist, songwriter, harpist, poet, artist and children's entertainer. The Province once described Absalom's musical work as "innocence with a macabre twist". His recording and performing work in the 1970s concentrated on subject matter including sex, drugs and the church].

(Book #ID 104054)

Printed by Mike Absalom Flat B2, 17 Hornton Street, London January 11th 1968. 1968.

Broadsheet (Long Sheet) printed in a very small number of copies. 12½'' x 7''. Single sheet printed on one side with woodcut illustration to the margins. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Absalom, Mike [Mike Absalom (born 9 November 1940) is an English pop, folk and Celtic music singer, guitarist, songwriter, harpist, poet, artist and children's entertainer. The Province once described Absalom's musical work as "innocence with a macabre twist". His recording and performing work in the 1970s concentrated on subject matter including sex, drugs and the church].

(Book #ID 104055)

Printed by Mike Absalom Flat B2, 17 Hornton Street, London January 2nd 1968. 1968.

Broadsheet (Long Sheet) printed in a very small number of copies. 12½'' x 7''. Single sheet printed on one side with woodcut illustration to the margins. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Absalom, Mike [Mike Absalom (born 9 November 1940) is an English pop, folk and Celtic music singer, guitarist, songwriter, harpist, poet, artist and children's entertainer. The Province once described Absalom's musical work as "innocence with a macabre twist". His recording and performing work in the 1970s concentrated on subject matter including sex, drugs and the church].

(Book #ID 104056)

Printed by Mike Absalom Flat B2, 17 Hornton Street, London January 2nd 1968. 1968.

Broadsheet (Long Sheet) printed in a very small number of copies. 12½'' x 7''. Single sheet printed on one side with woodcut illustration to the margins. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Absalom, Mike [Mike Absalom (born 9 November 1940) is an English pop, folk and Celtic music singer, guitarist, songwriter, harpist, poet, artist and children's entertainer. The Province once described Absalom's musical work as "innocence with a macabre twist". His recording and performing work in the 1970s concentrated on subject matter including sex, drugs and the church].

(Book #ID 104057)

Printed by Mike Absalom Flat B2, 17 Hornton Street, London circa 1968. 1968.

Broadsheet (Long Sheet) printed in a very small number of copies. 12½'' x 7''. Single sheet printed on one side with woodcut illustration. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Absalom, Mike [Mike Absalom (born 9 November 1940) is an English pop, folk and Celtic music singer, guitarist, songwriter, harpist, poet, artist and children's entertainer. The Province once described Absalom's musical work as "innocence with a macabre twist". His recording and performing work in the 1970s concentrated on subject matter including sex, drugs and the church].

(Book #ID 104058)

Printed by Mike Absalom Flat B2, 17 Hornton Street, London circa 1968. 1968.

Broadsheet (Long Sheet) printed in a very small number of copies. 12½'' x 7''. Single sheet printed on one side with woodcut illustration. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Absalom, Mike [Mike Absalom (born 9 November 1940) is an English pop, folk and Celtic music singer, guitarist, songwriter, harpist, poet, artist and children's entertainer. The Province once described Absalom's musical work as "innocence with a macabre twist". His recording and performing work in the 1970s concentrated on subject matter including sex, drugs and the church].

(Book #ID 104059)

Printed by Mike Absalom Flat B2, 17 Hornton Street, London January 11th 1968. 1968.

Broadsheet (Long Sheet) printed in a very small number of copies. 12½'' x 7''. Single sheet printed on one side with woodcut illustration to the margins. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Kenyon, Nicholas [Simon Rattle] Natasha Spender, Lady Spender (née Litvin; 18 April 1919 21 October 2010) was an English pianist and author. She was the second wife of the writer Sir Stephen Spender. Sir Stephen Harold Spender CBE (28 February 1909 - 16 July 1995) was an English poet, novelist and essayist whose work concentrated on themes of social injustice and the class struggle.

(Book #ID 106050)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 3 Queen Square, London First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 246 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. From the private library of Stephen and Natasha Spender (née Litvin) with a copy of their John Croxton bookplate (plate 36) which was designed as a belated tribute following their wedding in the spring of 1941, Natasha who became the second Mrs Spencer, was a concert pianist. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0571146708

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Boswell, James [Samuel Johnson (18 September 1709 - 13 December 1784), often called Dr Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer].

(Book #ID 109958)

Published by J. Richardson and Co., London 1821. 1821.

Uniform matching hard back binding in contemporary full calf, blocked and lettered gilt titles over deep maroon morocco labels. 18mo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Contains engraved portrait frontispiece and 2 folding plates. Study | reference | rebinding set with rear board detached to volume 5, front board loose to volume 1, rubbing to covers. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dolci, Danilo [Danilo Dolci (June 28, 1924 - December 30, 1997) was an Italian social activist, sociologist, popular educator and poet. He is best known for his opposition to poverty, social exclusion and the Mafia in Sicily] Translated from the Italian by R. Munroe.

(Book #ID 109335)

Published by MacGibbon & Kee, 29 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1960. 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. The story of the northern architect who has become the guide and inspiration of downtrodden Sicily - part of Dolci's documentation of the Sicilian condition. Contains 316 printed pages of text. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the edges and corners, not price clipped 25s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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John Dryden [Publius Vergilius Maro (Classical Latin: traditional dates October 15, 70 BC - September 21, 19 BC, usually called Virgil or Vergil in English, was an ancient Roman poet of the Augustan period]. The Earl of Ellenborough (1790-1871) was a Tory Politician, President of the Board of Control, Governor General of India 1842-1844, with his first wife being the infamous Jane Digby.

(Book #ID 106815)

Published by Jacob Tonson in the Strand, London Sixth Edition 1730. 1730.

Contemporary full leather covered boards. 16mo. 6½'' x 4''. Contains frontispiece, 336 pp with 32 engraved plates after P. Fourdrinier. Damp thinning of the paper to the last leaf of text and two rear end sheets, leather rubbed and worn, hinges cracked. From the personal library of 'Earl of Ellenborough's Heirlooms' with stamp to this effect to the top front paste down and hand written catalogue number - book No. 1783. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Tessimond, A. S. J. [Arthur Seymour John Tessimond (19 July 1902 in Birkenhead - 13 May 1962 in Chelsea, London) was an English poet].

(Book #ID 109831)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep slate cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back, circular embossed motif to the front board. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Tessimond first began to publish in the 1920s in literary magazines and was to see three volumes of poetry published during his life: Walls of Glass in 1934, Voices in a Giant City in 1947 and Selections in 1958, he also contributed several poems to a 1952 edition of Bewick's Birds. Contains pp (6), vii-viii, 66, (2). Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with much sun fading down the spine and edges, not price clipped, 6s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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McCullers, Carson [Carson McCullers (February 19, 1917 - September 29, 1967) was an American novelist, short-story writer, playwright, essayist, and poet].

(Book #ID 106853)

Published by The Cresset Press Ltd, 11 Fitzroy Square, London First UK Edition 1942. 1942.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 121 pp. It was adapted as a 1967 film of the same name, featuring Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando and directed by John Huston. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cleugh, James [James Cleugh (1891-1969) English author and translator who established the Aquila Press in the 1930s to publish obscure but literary works]. Pietro Aretino (19 or 20 April 1492 - 21 October 1556) was an Italian author, playwright, poet, satirist and blackmailer, who wielded influence on contemporary art and politics.

(Book #ID 109878)

Published by Anthony Blond Ltd., 56 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1965. 1965.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, end paper maps. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 263 pp with 9 monochrome plates on loaded paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 25 mm closed tear and related crease lines to the top front cover, corners rubbed, not price clipped, 45s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Motion, Andrew [Sir Andrew Motion FRSL (born 26 October 1952) is an English poet, novelist, and biographer, who was Poet Laureate from 1999 to 2009].

(Book #ID 106862)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 3 Queen Square, London 1998. 1998.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains thirty-five poems chosen by the poet, 151 pp. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the top of the title page 'Andrew Motion'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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McMillan, Hugh (born 1955) is a Scottish poet and short story writer [Illustrated by Hugh Bryden]

(Book #ID 106888)

Published by Roncadora Press, 14 Corberry Avenue, Dumfries First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition in publisher's original side stitched grey card wrap covers [soft back] with illustration pasted to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Winner of the Callum Macdonald Prize (2009). Contains monochrome illustration to every left hand leaf with poetry opposite. Hand written number 167 of 300 Limited Edition copies to a small pouch pasted inside the rear cover which contains a large folding map of Scotland titled 'Three Legged Island' this pouch is SIGNED by the author and the artist 'Hugh McMillan' and 'Hugh Bryden'. The title leaf is also SIGNED by the author 'To Rosemary and Anthony [Wigtown - A. P. & R. Baker - Booksellers] - All Best Hugh - 8th November 2008'. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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[Unit 3 Poetry Group]

(Book #ID 106977)

Published by Unit 3 Poetry Group 2006. 2006.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 52 pp. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Gounod, Charles (1818-1893) Poesie de Victor Hugo | English words by Henry F. Chorley

(Book #ID 114191)

Published by Schott & Co. Ltd., 48 Great Marlborough Street, London not dated.

Vintage piano sheet music in ivory cream paper covers. 13¾'' x 10''. Contains 12 pp + front cover, rear cover absent. Scored for the pianoforte and voice with lyrics in French and English. Invisible tape repairs down the spine, piece of paper missing to the bottom front cover not affecting the score, in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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