Chess, 2 vol

Chess.- [Twiss (Richard, editor)] Chess, 2 vol. in 1, engraved titles and 2 plates, errata f., offsetting, some light foxing, contemporary russia, gilt, rebacked, [LN 4543; Whyld & Ravilious 1787:7],

Chess.- Philidor.- Pratt (P.) Studies of chess; containing Caissa, a poem, by W. Jones, a systematic introduction to the game; and the whole analysis of chess by A. D. Philidor, 2 vol., engraved front

Blackwell, Elizabeth. A Curious Herbal, 1782, 2 vol., folio, contemporary russia (spines crudely repaired). Hand coloured engraved plates /Provenance: Ombersley Court

Economics.- Smith (Adam) An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, 2 vol., second edition, vol.2 with half-title as called for, both vol. without final blanks, vol. 1 2D2 and 2D3

Johnson (Samuel) A Dictionary of the English Language:..., 2 vol., first edition, titles in red and black, vol. 1 4Z with small marginal tear affecting catch-word (no loss), vol. 1 7R2 with tear to fo

Boswell, James 'The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D." Charles Dilly in the Poultry, London, 1791. 1st Edition in two volumes, brown leather binding w/ gold lettering and decorations. Vol 1-516pp; vol 2-5

Officina Bodoni.- Aesop. The Fables...printed from the Veronese Edition of MCCCCLXXIX in Latin Verses and the Italian Version by Accio Zucco..., 2 vol. including Caxton's translation, number 87 of 160

Boswell, James 'The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D." Charles Dilly in the Poultry, London, 1791. 1st Edition in two volumes, brown leather binding w/ gold lettering and decorations. Vol 1-516pp; vol 2-5

Officina Bodoni.- -. Aesop. The Fables...printed from the Veronese Edition of MCCCCLXXIX in Latin Verses and the Italian Version by Accio Zucco..., 2 vol. including Caxton's translation, number 107 of

NABOKOV (VLADIMIR) Lolita, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, with unobscured price 'Francs: 900' on rear wrapper of both volumes, publisher's green, white and black printed wrappers, spine with sli

Dalton (John) A New System of Chemical Philosophy, 2 vol. in 3 (Vol.1 Parts I & II and Vol.2 Part I), first edition, 8 engraved plates, vol.2 part I with half-title and 2pp. advertisements at end, som

Oxford.- Ackermann (Rudolph, publisher) A History of the University of Oxford, 2 vol., first edition, list of subscribers, engraved portrait of the Chancellor Lord Grenville, 81 hand-coloured plates c

"The Jungle Book" and "The Second Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling, both First Editions, 1894 & 1895, London, MacMillan & Co. In fine blue morocco leather binding with raised spine, gilt titles and dec

Cambridge.- Ackermann (Rudolph, publisher) A History of the University of Cambridge, 2 vol., first edition, half-titles, list of subscribers, engraved portrait of the Duke of Gloucester, 95 plates inc

Pepys, Samuel 'Memoirs of Samuel Pepys, ESQ. F.R.S. Secretary to the Admiralty, Vol 1 & 2, Henry Colburn, London, 1825. 1st Edition Hardback, 3/4 leather and marbled cloth boards 5 raised spines w/ go

Héritier de deux générations d’universitaires, le propriétaire actuel a baigné dans cet environnement bibliophile collecté et entretenu par ses parents au fil des a

Cambridge.- Ackermann (Rudolph, publisher) A History of the University of Cambridge, 2 vol., first edition, half-titles, list of subscribers, engraved portrait of the Duke of Gloucester, 95 plates inc

LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Fables choisies. Paris, Valade, Belin, 1783. 2 vol. in-folio reliés plein veau fauve, dos à nerfs ornés et dorés, triple filet doré en encadrement des p

Grafton (Richard) [A Chronicle at Large], 2 vol. in 1, second edition, printed in black letter, second title within woodcut border, woodcut illustrations and initials, vol.1 lacks all before A3 (ie 8

Nonesuch Press.- Homer. The Iliad [&] The Odyssey, translated by Alexander Pope, 2 vol., one of 1450 & 1400 copies respectively, text in Greek and English, printed in red and black on pale grey paper,

Crowley (Aleister) The Works, 2 vol. only (of 3) in 1, Autograph Note signed from F. S. Flint bound after p.66, later morocco-backed cloth, covers a little mottled, 8vo, Foyers, Society for the Propag

DUHAMEL DU MONCEAU (HENRI LOUIS) Physica de los arboles, 2 vol., half-titles, 50 folding engraved plates only (of 51), 1772; Tratado del cuidado y aprovechamiento de los montes y bosques, 2 vol., 36

Bindings.- Johnson (Samuel) A Dictionary of the English Language, 2 vol., engraved portrait frontispiece, scattered spotting, contemporary diced-calf, rebacked, rubbed, slight bumping to corners and e

Sterne, Laurence 'A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy by Mr. Yorick'. Vol 1 & 2. 1st Edition Published London T. Becket and P.A. De Hondt, 1768. Half leather and tipped marbled boards. Rais