JOHNSON (SAMUEL) A Dictionary of the English Language, 2 vol., W. Strahan for A. Millar, T. Long...

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JOHNSON (SAMUEL) A Dictionary of the English Language, 2 vol., third edition, contemporary mottled calf, rebacked preserving original spines folio, W. Strahan for A. Millar, T. Longman, 1765 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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JOHNSON (SAMUEL) The Works of the English Poets, with Prefaces, Biographical and Critical, 75 vo...: JOHNSON (SAMUEL) The Works of the English Poets, with Prefaces, Biographical and Critical, 75 vol., contemporary mottled calf, spines worn, small 8vo, , 1790?; and others leatherbound (quantity) This

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MILTON (JOHN) Paradise Lost. A Poem, Glasgow, Foulis, 1770: MILTON (JOHN) Paradise Lost. A Poem, engraved portrait on title-page, light spotting and offsetting (mostly to title), fine tree calf gilt with Maxwell emblem and motto on upper cover, gilt dentelles

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RALEIGH (WALTER) The History of the World in Five Bookes, William Jaggard for Walter Burre, 1614...: RALEIGH (WALTER) The History of the World in Five Bookes, 'The Minde of The Front' and additional engraved title (dated 1614) laid down, engraved portrait of the author on letterpress title, 8

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RENAUDOT (ABBÉ EUSÈBE, translator) [SULAYMAN (AL-TAJIR) AND ABU ZAYD HASAN IBN YA...: RENAUDOT (ABBÉ EUSÈBE, translator) [SULAYMAN (AL-TAJIR) AND ABU ZAYD HASAN IBN YAZID SIRAFI] Anciennes relations des Indes et de la Chine de deux voyageurs mahometans, qui y allerent

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ALTMANN (JOHANN GEORG, editor) AND OTHERS L'Etat et les delices de la Suisse, 4 vol., ...: ALTMANN (JOHANN GEORG, editor) AND OTHERS L'Etat et les delices de la Suisse, 4 vol., FIRST EDITION, titles printed in red and black, 75 plates including engraved allegorical frontispiece

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BINDING KINGSLEY (CHARLES)The Water-Babies, Macmillan, 1890: BINDING KINGSLEY (CHARLES)The Water-Babies, green morocco gilt with ornamental arabesques by Morrell (signed 'Morrell Binder'), gilt dentelles, g.e., faded, 8vo, Macmillan, 1890 Footnotes: FINELY

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CHAUCER (GEOFFREY) The Workes of Our Ancient and Learned English Poet...newly printed, edited by...: CHAUCER (GEOFFREY) The Workes of Our Ancient and Learned English Poet...newly printed, edited by Thomas Speight, black letter, double column, engraved frontispiece portrait surrounded by a

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DOMBRAIN (H. HONYWOOD) The Floral Magazine, vol. 7 only (of 10), Lovell Reeve, 1869: DOMBRAIN (H. HONYWOOD) The Floral Magazine, vol. 7 only (of 10), 46 hand-coloured lithographs (3 double page, nos 429-450), light spotting mostly to title, half roan gilt, faded and worn, 4to, Lovell

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