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Whyte-Melville, George John (19 June 1821 - 5 December 1878) was a Scottish novelist of the sporting-field and a poet. [Illustrated by Stanley L. Wood]

(Book #ID 102278)

Published by Published by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, London circa 1898 edition not stated. 1898.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt fox hunting motif to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, 352 + 8 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout dated 1898. Foxing to the prelims, name inside 'Frank Lavers' and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. 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.

(Book #ID 101912)

Published circa 2000.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy leatherette covers, Arabic gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, black end sheets. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Arabic language Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jirí Wolker (29 March 1900 - 3 January 1924) was a Czech poet, journalist and playwright. He was one of the founding members of KSC - Communist Party of Czechoslovakia in 1921. [Czechoslovakia (Czech and Slovak: Ceskoslovensko, Cesko-Slovensko) was a sovereign state in Central Europe that existed from October 1918, when it declared its independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, until its peaceful dissolution into the Czech Republic and Slovakia on 1 January 1993].

(Book #ID 78371)

Published Edice ceske klasicke prozy a poezie circa 1974. 1974.

Hard back binding in publisher's original olive cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 209 [iv] printed pages of Czech text. He was born in Prostejov, into a cultural family. He studied at the Prostejov gymnasium, and after he graduated, he moved to Prague. He studied law there, but simultaneously attended lectures of Zdenek Nejedlý and F. X. Šalda at the Faculty of Arts. He was in close connection with the association of Czech avant-garde artists Devetsil. Wolker suffered of lung disease and died at the age of 24. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with tears and chips to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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MacGregor, Alasdair Alpin [Alasdair Alpin MacGregor (1899 - 1970) was a Scottish writer and photographer, known for a large number of travel books, he also wrote on Scottish folklore, and was a published poet]. Foreword by Lord Alness.

(Book #ID 97552)

Published by W. & R. Chambers Ltd., 339 High Street, Edinburgh, 38 Soho Square, London Reprinted Edition 1932. 1932.

Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xvi), 248 printed pages of text with 28 full-page single-sided monochrome photographs on coated paper throughout. Red spine sun faded to pink and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. 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 End Sheets by A. E. Jackson.

(Book #ID 101708)

Published London: Ernest Nister | New York: E. P. Dutton & Co. | Printed in Bavaria [not dated] First Edition Thus 1912. 1912.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original glazed cream boards with symmetrical Persian design to the front cover, colour illustrated end sheets by A. E. Jackson. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Colour illuminated title page. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with ornate illuminated colour pages throughout. Fine condition book, in original paper glassine dust wrapper which is rather age darkened and with small tears to the spine. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Poems by Patric Dickinson and Drawings by John Ward [1917-2007]

(Book #ID 82504)

Published by Geerings of Ashford Limited, Kent First Edition 1988. Kent 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original oatmeal flecked cloth covers, gilt title and authors lettering to the black block of the front cover. Landscape 9'' x 11¼''. Limited Edition of 750 Copies. Unpaginated printed pages of monochrome and water-colour artwork illustrations and poetry text. Minimal dust marking and foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs, chips, closed tears. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951304232

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Clarke, Joseph I. C. [Joseph Ignatius Constantine Clarke (31 July 1846 - 27 February 1925) Irish American journalist, poet, and playwright].

(Book #ID 114744)

Published by Dodd, Mead and Company, New York First Edition 1918. 1918.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tawny brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Irish American newspaperman, poet, playwright, writer and Irish nationalist. Clarke was born in Kingstown, now called Dún Laoghaire, the port of County Dublin. The family moved to London, when he was twelve years old. He worked as a clerk in the Board of Trade. In 1868, for patriotic motives he resigned and went to Paris and then emigrated to America. In the USA Clarke became a noted journalist and playwright. He was the assistant editor of the Irish Times (1868-70) and then joined the New York Herald. While at the Herald, he authored the 1874 Central Park Zoo Escape hoax under the direction of managing editor Thomas B. Connery. He was the managing editor of the New York Morning Journal from 1883-95, editor of the Criterion from 1898-1900 and of the Sunday edition of the New York Herald from 1903-1906. A member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, Clarke wrote Robert Emmet: A Tragedy of Irish History (1888), which told of Emmet's life. He wrote various plays and published poetry. His autobiography, My Life and Memories, was published by Dodd, Mead and Company in 1925. His friendship with the Japanese chemist Jokichi Takamine was reflected in a deep interest in the country. After visiting Japan in 1914 he published this volume and he co. wrote 'The Imperial Japanese Mission', 1917. Contains frontispiece, (xxxvi); [2], 482 pp with 125 archive monochrome photographs throughout. A little foxing to the end papers, spine lettering dulled else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Treece, Henry [Henry Treece (22 December 1911 - 10 June 1966) was a British poet and writer who also worked as a teacher and editor. He wrote a range of works but is mostly remembered as a writer of children's historical novels]. Dust Wrapper Designed by John Tunnard

(Book #ID 113335)

Published by Lindsay Drummond Ltd., 2 Guilford Place, London First Edition 1946. 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered orange back, orange design and lettering to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains (ix)-blank, 184 pp. Very Good condition book in Good condition panoramic dust wrapper with chip to the top of the spine, upper corners rubbed, not price clipped, 8s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Steiner, Albert [Albert Steiner (1877-1965) one of Switzerland's outstanding 20th century photographers] Introductory Text by Erwin Poeschel

(Book #ID 107277)

Published by Zürich Verlag Gebr Fretz AG ohne Jahr 1932. 1932.

Hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows cream cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 4to. 13'' x 9¼''. Contains 1 pp, 3 pp introduction followed by 28 splendid full-page single-sided duo-tone landscape photographs taken in the Engadine, where renown Swiss photographer Albert Steiner lived and worked for 46 years. Special presentation copy presented by St. Moritz on the occasion of the International Alpine Trial 1932 with additional presentation leaf in German, French, English and Italian dated July 1932 to this effect. Small repair to the centre of the lower spine edge, very minor spotting to the end papers, plates in fresh clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Monk, Geraldine [Geraldine Monk (born 1952) is a British poet born in Blackburn, who has increasingly collaborated with musicians in her performances and recordings.] Woodcuts by Robert Clark

(Book #ID 113364)

Published by Siren Press, Staithes, North Yorkshire First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition in publisher's original wire stitched buff card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Author's fourth work of poetry. Contains 16 pp with 4 full-page single-sided different single colour wood-cuts. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author inside the front cover 'For Peter, Love Geraldine.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Borges, Jorge Luis [Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges Acevedo (24 August 1899 - 14 June 1986) was an Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet and translator regarded as a key figure in Spanish-language and international literature]. Edited and with an Introduction by Eliot Weinberger [Translated by Esther Allen, Suzanne Jill Levine and Eliot Weinberger].

(Book #ID 113365)

Published by Allen Lane, The Penguin Press, Penguin Books Limited, 27 Wrights Lane, London First English Language Edition 2000. 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter oatmeal white cloth, black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, black and white head bands. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. A collection of over 150 non essays by Jorge Luis Borges the Argentine short-story writer, essayist, and poet. Full printer's code to the copyright page 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains (xvi)-2, 559 pp. 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.

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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 101961)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London 1948. 1948.

Hard back binding in publisher's original caramel cloth covers, gilt title lettering and designs to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Rubáiyát over 92 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page monochrome plates in to decorated mounts, pages in brown text with line drawing decorations at head and heal of text with large capital letters. Ink message to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tanning down the spine and to the edges. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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MacGregor, Alasdair Alpin [Alasdair Alpin MacGregor (1899 - 1970) was a Scottish writer and photographer, known for a large number of travel books, he also wrote on Scottish folklore, and was a published poet].

(Book #ID 94335)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First Edition 1943. 1943.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains [ix] 204 printed pages of text with sepia frontispiece and monochrome photographs throughout. Spine slightly sun faded and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. 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 101977)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London First Edition Thus 1930. 1930.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original full terracotta inlaid roan, green morocco label and gilt decorations to the spine, the upper cover with elaborate frame of gilt flowers and trailing vines with green inlaid highlights, the design repeated to the rear cover in blind, top edge gilt. 4to. 10½'' x 8¼''. Rubáiyát over 173 pages carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page colour plates in to framed mounts, the text leaves with 45 small mounted illustrated labels and decorations in black on gold paper with tissue-guards. Fine condition book, in publisher's original box with printed label to one end. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Parenti, Marino [Alessandro Francesco Tommaso Manzoni (7 March 1785 - 22 May 1873) was an Italian poet and novelist. He is famous for the novel The Betrothed (original Italian: I Promessi Sposi) (1840), generally ranked among the masterpieces of world literature. The novel is also a symbol of the Italian Risorgimento, both for its patriotic message and because it was a fundamental milestone in the development of the modern, unified Italian language].

(Book #ID 49473)

Published Milano. Ulrico Hoepli 1941-1942. 1941.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, pretty floral illustrations to the spine and both covers, to the front cover is a colour cameo illustration of Alessandro Manzoni, silk water marked end papers. Folio. 12½'' x 9¼''. Contains [x] 295 printed pages of Italian text with 6 colour plates on glossy art paper, other tinted colour and many monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Ownership marking dated 1944 to the front free end paper, 95 mm piece of card covering missing to the base of the spine, spine edges neatly repaired, rubbing of the paper across the spine top and corners, contents clean and tidy. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Peel, J. H. B. [John Hugh Brignal Peel (1913-1983) was a British journalist, author and poet, writing about farming and the countryside]. Illustrated by Valerie Warren.

(Book #ID 98707)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green, London First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original toffee paper covered boards, burgundy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 189 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0709012829

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Bing Crosby [Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby, Jr. (May 3, 1903 - October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark warm bass-baritone voice made him the best-selling recording artist of the 20th century] Words and Music by Billy Hill [From a Poem By J. Keirn Brennan]

(Book #ID 87805)

Published by B. Feldman & Co. 125-129 Shaftesbury Avenue, London 1936. 1936.

Vintage piano sheet music in colour illustrated paper covers. 12'' x 9''. Contains 4 pages. Scored for voice and piano with lyrics. In Very Good condition. We currently hold in stock over 100 other pieces of sheet music sung by Bing Crosby. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Juda, Annely [1914-2006] Norbert Lynton [Essay] Kazuko Shiraishi [Poem]

(Book #ID 77872)

Published by Annely Juda Fine Art, 23 Dering Street, London First Edition 2007. London 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original waxed photographic covers. Square 11'' x 10''. Contains 142 pages with colour illustrations throughout. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1904621171

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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)]. Photogravures after Drawings by Gilbert James (active 1895-1926) British artist and illustrator.

(Book #ID 101926)

Published by George Routledge and Sons Ltd., Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill, London First Edition Thus 1904. 1904.

First edition thus Gilbert James Photogravure series hard back binding in publisher's original olive cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, symmetrical Persian design and gilt vignette to the front cover, top edge gilt. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Rubáiyát over 160 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page single-sided paper-guarded photogravures after Drawings by Gilbert James. Ink name inside dated 1905, boards with general soiling to the cloth, light age tanning to the end papers and in 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)]. Edited by George F. Maine with an Introduction by Laurence E. Housman. Illustrated by Robert Stewart Sherriffs (13 February 1906 - 26 December 1960).

(Book #ID 101741)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Reprinted Edition 1969. 1969.

Hard back binding in publisher's original coral pink cloth covers, gilt and black title and author block lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. The text of the first, second and fifth editions, with the textual variants from the third and fourth editions. Rubáiyát over 201 pages (+ 23pp) carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page single-sided colour illustrations by Robert Stewart Sherriffs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with chips across the spine ends. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. 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 Maurice Greiffenhagen RA (15 December 1862 - 26 December 1931) was a British painter and Royal Academician. He illustrated books and designed posters as well as painting idyllic landscapes.

(Book #ID 101726)

Published by T. N. Foulis 13-15 Frederick Street, Edinburgh and 21 Paternoster Square, London First Thus Edition 1909. 1909.

First edition thus Maurice Greiffenhagen illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise cloth covers, gilt title lettering and designs to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Rubáiyát over 55 pages (+ notes) carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 4 mounted and tipped-in colour illustrations by Maurice Greiffenhagen, illustrated border to each sheet. Ink name inside dated 1909, a little darkening to the cloth edges and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Smollett, Tobias [Tobias George Smollett (19 March 1721 - 17 September 1771) was a Scottish poet and author]. Illustrated by George Cruikshank.

(Book #ID 44083)

Published by Hutchinson & Co., Paternoster Row London circa 1920 Two Volumes. London circa 1920.

Matching hard back bindings in publisher's original olive green cloth covers, black lettering to the spines. 8vo 7'' x 4¼''. First published in 1751 and revised and published again in 1758. It tells the story of an egotistical man who experiences luck and misfortunes in the height of 18th-century European society. Contains 434; 452 of printed pages of text, 8 monochrome illustrations throughout the two volumes. Very Good condition books in scarce Good condition dust wrappers with age tanning to the spines, small tears to the top of volume I, priced 4/- in pencil. Dust wrappers 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)]. Photographs by Mabel Eardley-Wilmot | Initial Letters and Decorations Designed by W. G. Johnson.

(Book #ID 101789)

Published by Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co. Ltd., Dryden House, Gerrard Street, London First Edition Thus 1912. 1912.

First edition thus Mabel Eardley-Wilmot photographic edition hard back binding in publisher's original decorative cream buckram cloth covers, green, black, gilt and cream symmetrical Persian design to the front cover, gilt title lettering to the spine, top edge gilt, fore and lower page edges untrimmed, bunches of grapes photographs to the end sheets, green silk bookmark. 4to. 10¼'' x 8''. pp xix, [124]. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with thirty-eight tipped-in pictures from photographs by Mabel Eardley-Wilmot, green initial letters and decorations designed by W. G. Johnson. Light surface marks to the pale cloth covers and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Smith, Sydney Goodsir [Sydney Goodsir Smith (26 October 1915 - 15 January 1975) was a New Zealand-born Scottish poet, artist, dramatist and novelist. He wrote poetry in literary Scots often referred to as Lallans (Lowlands dialect), and was a major figure of the Scottish Renaissance].

(Book #ID 95612)

Published by Oliver and Boyd Ltd., Tweeddale Court, Edinburgh First Edition 1960. 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [x] 180 page play. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips and short closed tears to the spine ends and edges, not price clipped, 15/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Tennyson, Alfred Lord [Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS (6 August 1809 - 6 October 1892) was Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign and remains one of the most popular British poets.

(Book #ID 44655)

Published by Macmillan and Co. London 1884. London 1884.

Hard back binding in publisher's original bottle green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, page edges untrimmed. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains x, 213, ii printed pages of text. Just a little foxing to the end papers, corners just turned-in and in Very Good clean condition. We currently hold in stock 5 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Milton, John [John Milton (9 December 1608 - 8 November 1674) English poet, polemicist, man of letters, and civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under Oliver Cromwell]. Illustrated by Demetrios Galanis (17 May 1879, Athens - 20 March 1966, Paris) was an early twentieth-century Greek artist and friend of Picasso. [Title page and initial Letters by Anna Simons].

(Book #ID 97519)

Published by The Cresset Press Ltd., 11 Fitzroy Square, London | Printed by Bernard H. Newdigate at the Shakespeare Head Press, S. Aldates, Oxford First Edition 1931. 1931.

Uniform first Cresset Press edition hard back binding in publisher's original full cream buckram cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spines, deckle page edges. Folio. 14¾'' x 10½''. Matching pair by The Cresset Press Limited Edition numbered copies with hand written number 163 of 195 to each volume on Batchelor's hand-made paper (plus 10 copies on Roman Vellum). The final work printed by The Cresset Press, an independent press from 1927 for 40 years, and initially specialising in expensively illustrated limited editions of classical works, going on to produce well-designed trade editions of literary and political works. Milton's Paradise Lost is thought by many to be its finest work, and printed by Bernard Newdigate at the Shakespeare Head Press. With twenty wood-engravings by Demetrios Galanis (16 full-page, plus head and tail pieces in each volume) and the title-page and initial letters by Anna Simons. From the second edition, revised and augmented by the Author, printed at London by S. Simmons in 1674. Paradise Lost concerns the biblical story of the Fall of Man: the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Milton's purpose, stated in Book I, is to "justify the ways of God to men". Paradise Regained is a poem, first published in 1671, which is connected by name to his earlier and more famous epic poem Paradise Lost, with which it shares similar theological themes; indeed, its title, its use of blank verse, and its progression through Christian history recall the earlier work. However, this effort deals primarily with the temptation of Christ as recounted in the Gospel of Luke. Contains Volume I, (i)-xii, (1)-442, colophon; Volume II, (i-vi), (1)-88, colophon, illustrations throughout the text, limitation statement for each volume at the end of each volume. Both volumes are housed in a matching slipcase and in Fine condition. Heavy volumes 5 kg, extra postage 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. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Hope Weston

(Book #ID 101911)

Published by Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co. Ltd., Dryden House, Gerrard Street, London First Edition Thus [1923]. 1923.

First edition thus Hope Weston illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original vivid aubergine cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Rubáiyát over 160 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 8 full-page single-sided colour illustrations by Hope Weston. Foxing to the page edges and end sheets 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)]. Introduction by Laurence Housman. Illustrated by Charles Robinson [Charles Robinson (1870-1937) was a prolific British book illustrator, he won a place at the Royal Academy in 1892 but was unable to take it up due to lack of finances].

(Book #ID 101829)

Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, London and Glasgow First Edition Thus not dated [1928]. 1928.

First edition thus Charles Robinson illustrated edition in publisher's original limp red leather covers, attractive palace and garden ornamentation and title lettering to the front cover, all page edges gilt, red silk tie. 4to. 11'' x 8''. Black and orange printed and illustration title, Rubáiyát over 56 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 4 full-page tipped-in colour plates and decorations by Charles Robinson, decorative orange border to every page. Spine sun faded, rubbing to the corners and spine ends, light foxing to the text block edges and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jensen, Paul [Edited by] Jacket Illustration by Eric Bernard Mudge-Marriott] [with Contributions by: Edgar Allen Poe, Rupert Sargent Holland, John Dos Passos, H. G. Wells, Francis Chichester, James Thurber, etc.]

(Book #ID 76320)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London Second Edition November 1953. London 1953.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 338 printed pages of text. Shallow rubs to the softened spine ends and corners. Very Good condition book in Good condition period art work dust wrapper with two 15 mm pieces of paper missing from the top and foot of the spine, chips to the edges and corners with related crease lines, not price clipped 15/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. 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)].

(Book #ID 101874)

Published by A. G. Tahuri Publisher and Bookseller, Shahabad Avenue, Tehran First Edition Thus 1959. 1959.

First edition thus by this publisher hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt Arabic title lettering to the rear cover. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. In English and Arabic, coloured portrait frontispiece and colour illustration of Khayyám inside the front cover. Rubáiyát in English over 21 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version, unnumbered pages in Arabic of Rubáiyát. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Barlow, Eleanor Poe [Charles Dickens 1812-1870] Cedric David Charles Dickens (24 September 1916 - 11 February 2006) was an author and businessman, and the last surviving great-grandson of British author Charles Dickens and steward of his literary legacy.

(Book #ID 92286)

Published by The Dickens House, Dickens Publishing, 48 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1998. 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains [xvii] 131 (+ family tree) printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Eleanor Poe Barlow'. Triple SIGNED dedications by Cedric Dickens, twice to the title page, and once to the end of his introduction. We know the recipient of the three dedications, and will pass on our written provenance to the prospective purchaser of the book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock over 75 other books by Charles Dickens. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951852531

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Saintsbury, G. [Edited by John Morley] John Dryden (19 August [O.S. 9 August] 1631 - 12 May [O.S. 1 May] 1700) was an English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was made England's first Poet Laureate in 1668.

(Book #ID 48848)

Published by Macmillan & Co., London 1881. London 1881.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel, black paper end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [viii] 192 [iv] printed pages of text. Spine just a little darkened, without any ownership markings and in Very clean Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bing Crosby [Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby, Jr. (May 3, 1903 - October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark warm bass-baritone voice made him the best-selling recording artist of the 20th century] Words and Music by Billy Hill [From a Poem By J. Keirn Brennan]

(Book #ID 87804)

Published by B. Feldman & Co. 125-129 Shaftesbury Avenue, London 1936. 1936.

Vintage piano sheet music in colour illustrated paper covers. 12'' x 9''. Contains 4 pages. Scored for voice and piano with lyrics. In Very Good condition. We currently hold in stock over 100 other pieces of sheet music sung by Bing Crosby. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Scott-Giles, C. W. (Fitzalan Pursuivant of Arms Extraordinary) Dorothy Leigh Sayers (13 June 1893 - 17 December 1957) English crime writer and poet. She was also a student of classical and modern languages].

(Book #ID 109709)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1977. 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, illustrated butternut end papers. 12mo. 9'' x 5½''. During the 1930's and 1940's Dorothy L. Sayers had a long and continuing correspondence with C. W. Scott-Giles, Pursuivant of Arms Extraordinary, a man extremely knowledgeable in Heraldry. Together they explored the History of the Wimsey Family taking it back as far as the Norman Conquest. Contains 88 pp with 9 monochrome illustrations throughout including a "Cat & Mouse" Garter stall plate. 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.

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