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Antiquity Explained and Represented in Sculptures, Vol IV, by the Learned Father Montfaucon, Translated by David Humphreys, Printed by J. Tonson & J. Watts, 1721
First published in Paris in 1719, this is David Humphrey's 1721 translation of this work by Father Bernard de Montfaucon. This folio size volume is...
View full detailsA Treatise on the Venereal Disease; Being Chiefly Designed as a Translation and Abridgement of the Practical Work of Dr. Astruc's Work, Samuel Chapman, London, 1770
A smart copy of this 18th century medical text by Dr Samuel Chapman. The Royal College of Physicians notes: "Samuel Chapman, M.D., was a native of ...
View full details1625 King James Bible, Bonham Norton and John Bill, London
An early 17th Century King James Bible, published in 1625. The first King James Bible was issued in 1611, and followed by versions (KJV) such as th...
View full detailsJapanese woodblock print book; Ehon Saiyūki (絵本西遊記), an Edo-period illustrated adaptation of Journey to the West (Saiyūki 西遊記), 1693.
Japanese woodblock print book; Ehon Saiyūki (絵本西遊記), an Edo-period illustrated adaptation of Journey to the West (Saiyūki 西遊記). Such adaptations we...
View full detailsOzanam's Compleat Course of the Mathematics; Cursus Mathematicus; Or, A Complete Course of the Mathematics, Monsiuer Ozanam, London & Oxford, 1712
Three early 18th Century volumes from the noted French mathematician, Jacques Ozanam (1640-1718). Ozanam's Compleat Course of the Mathematics, In F...
View full detailsAn Account of the Operations Carried On for Accomplishing A Trigonometrical Survey of England and Wales, The Royal Society, Captain William Mudge & Mr. Isaac Dalby, 1799
An Account of the Operations Carried On for Accomplishing A Trigonometrical Survey of England and Wales; From the Commencement, in the Year 1784, t...
View full detailsThe History of England, from The Invasion of Julius Caesar to The Revolution in 1688, in Eight Volumes, by David Hume, Dublin, 1775
A very smart, complete, library set of this classic work by David Hume - abound in contemporary calf. An early Dublin edition from 1775, following ...
View full detailsKearsley's Complete Peerage, of England, Scotland and Ireland; Together with An Extinct Peerage of the Three Kingdoms, 1799
A handsome copy of this early book of British Peerage. The book has been professionally rebound in the mid 20th Century, in full calf leather, very...
View full detailsThe Statistical Account of Scotland Drawn Up from the Communications of the Ministers of the Different Parishes, Volume Sixth, Sir John Sinclair, 1793
The Statistical Account of Scotland Drawn Up from the Communications of the Ministers of the Different Parishes, Volume Sixth, by Sir John Sinclair...
View full detailsItinerarium Septentrionale; Or, A Journey Thro' Most of the Counties of Scotland, and Those in the North of England, Alexander Gordon, 1726
A smart copy of this wonderful 18th Century folio-sized text - an antiquarian account of the archaeology of Scotland and northern England; a volume...
View full detailsThe History of England, by David Hume; A Large Folio Volume, 1806
An impressive, and imposing, large folio volume from the classic work by David Hume - almost 'elephant folio' in size. This large tome was part of ...
View full detailsA Sammelband of 5 Shakespeare Plays, 1750s; King Lear; Hamlet; Julius Caesar; Romeo and Juliet; & Othello.
A smart copy of this sammelband bringing together 5 uncommon mid-18th Century printings of Shakespeare's works. SOLD Comprises: A History of King ...
View full detailsThe Spectator, In Eight Volumes, 1791, David Niven, Glasgow
The Spectator began publication in 1711 and ended in 1713, and at its height sold 20,000 copies a day, according to its authors, covering all manne...
View full detailsDomestic Medicine; Or, A Treatise on the Prevention and Cure of Diseases, by Regimen and Simple Medicines, William Buchan. Adapted to the Diseases of America by Isaac Cathrall. Published by Richard Folwell, Philadelphia, 1797
An interesting 18th Century medical handbook for use by General Practitioners (and also laypeople). Originally written by Scottish physician, Willi...
View full detailsLes Aventures de Telemaque, Fils D'Ulysse, par Fenelon, Librairie de A. Pougin, Paris, 1837. 2 Volumes bound as one, complete.
A very smart copy of this important French novel by Francois Fenelon, which has been professionally rebound in russet cloth, and presents the book ...
View full detailsThe Poetical Works, Complete, of Oliver Goldsmith, M.B., with Some Account of His Literature, Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, 1816
A very smart copy of Goldsmith's poetry, which has been professionally rebound in brown cloth, and presents the book beautifully. The Poetical Work...
View full detailsThe Works of Henry Fielding, Esq.; In Twelve Volumes with the Life of the Author, The Fourth Edition, 1767, Martin & Wotherspoon, Edinburgh
A handsome set of books by Henry Fielding (1707-1754), English novelist, dramatist and essayist. The books have been professionally rebound in matc...
View full detailsThe Poetical Works of Geoffrey Chaucer with an Essay on His Language and Versification, by Thomas Tyrwhitt, Edward Moxon, London, 1855
A substantial volume of the works of the English poet and author Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1343-1400). The Poetical Works of Geoffrey Chaucer with an Ess...
View full detailsThe Works of Ben Jonson; with a Biographical Memoir by William Gifford, Edward Moxon, London 1853
A substantial volume of the works of the English playwright and poet Ben Jonson (1572-1637), with a biography of his life. The Works of Ben Jonson;...
View full detailsMedicine; Essays on Physiognomy, John Caspar Lavater, 1797
A well illustrated 18th Century text by the Swiss Physiognomist, John Caspar Lavater (1741-1801). The illustrations contributed heavily to the book...
View full detailsOs Lusiadas de Luis de Camões, Edicao Nacional, Imprensa Nacional de Lisboa, 1931
A smart copy of this epic historical Portuguese poem, by Camões, based on Vasco de Gama's 1497/98 discovery of the sea route to India. First publis...
View full detailsThe Instructor; or, Young Man's Companion, George Fisher, 1799
A very nice example of this 18th Century guide for Young Men to give them all the necessary guidance they will need to get on in life. After readin...
View full detailsThe Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Charles Cowden Clarke, In Two Volumes, bound as One, c. 1870s
The Works of Alexander Pope. With Memoir, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes. the Text edited by Charles Cowden Clarke. In Two Volumes (b...
View full detailsBibliography of Early English Literature, William Carew Hazlitt, 8 Volume Reprint, Burt Franklin
Bibliography of Early English Literature, in eight volumes, complete. By William Carew Hazlitt. 1961 reprint of books originally published between ...
View full detailsStatistical, Political, and Historical Account of the United States of North America, D.B. Warden, 1819, 3 Vols complete
Statistical, Political, and Historical Account of the United States of North America; From the Period of Their First Colonization to the Present Da...
View full detailsThe Novels of Henry Fielding, 5 Volume set, complete, Routledge, 1884, Numbered limited edition
A handsome set of novels by Henry Fielding (1707-1754), English novelist, dramatist and essayist. This complete set comprises: Volume I: The Histor...
View full detailsTales from Chaucer; The Canterbury Tales. Done Into Prose by Eleanor Farjeon. Illustrated by W. Russell Flint, Medici Society 1930
An attractively illustrated edition of this classic work. Tales from Chaucer; The Canterbury Tales. Done Into Prose by Eleanor Farjeon. Illustrated...
View full detailsShakspere's Hamlet, the First Quarto, 1603, A Facsimile in Photo-Lithography by William Griggs, Frederick J. Furnivall, c. 1881. House of Lords Library copy with theatre production notation
The first of the Shakspere Quarto Facsimiles produced on behalf of F.J. Furnivall, Founder and Director the New Shakspere Society by Mr. W. Griggs....
View full detailsLes Comedies de Terence, Traduites en Francois par Madame Dacier, George Gallet, Amsterdam, 1700
A volume with two of the plays of Terence (Publius Terentius Afer - c. 190-159 BC). He was a Roman playwright and the author of six plays based on ...
View full detailsThe Dramatic Writings of William Shakespeare, Volume Eighth; Othello, Richard II, All's Well That Ends Well, Taming of the Shrew, R. Morison, Perth, 1798
A scarce 18th Century Scottish publication of Shakespeare's work. Despite being only one volume, it is now rather uncommon to come across any copie...
View full detailsThe Company of the Merchants of the City of Edinburgh And Its Schools 1694-1920, John Harrison, 1920
The Company of the Merchants of the City of Edinburgh And Its Schools 1694-1920. By John Harrison, C.B.E., LL.D., A Former Master of the Company. P...
View full detailsThe Rise and Progress of the Company of the Merchants of the City of Edinburgh 1681-1902, Alexander Heron, 1903
The Company of Merchants was formed to protect and promote the rights of merchants of the burgh of Edinburgh. The company still exists today as a m...
View full detailsDocuments Relative to the Reception at Edinburgh of the Kings and Queens of Scotland, 1561-1650. Printed 1822
A collection of historical documents relating to Mary Queen of Scots, King James the Sixth, King James VI and Queen Anne, King Charles I, and King ...
View full detailsThe Temple; Sacred Poems & Private Ejaculations, George Herbert, Nonesuch Press, Numbered, Limited edition, 1927
A beautifully produced book of the complete poetic works of George Herbert (1593-1633), a Church of England priest. First published in 1633. This v...
View full detailsThe Bijou Shakespeare; The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Illustrated. In Six Volumes. Boxed set of miniature volumes.
The Bijou Shakespeare; The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Illustrated. In Six Volumes. With Biographical Introduction and an Essay on Shake...
View full detailsHudibras in Three Parts, Samuel Butler, with notes by Zachary Grey. In 2 Volumes complete, 1810.
Hudibras in Three Parts. Written in the Time of the Late Wars. By Samuel Butler, with Select Notes by Zachary Grey, L.L. D. The Author's Remains; a...
View full detailsThe Works of Alexander Pope, Esq, Volume I, containing His Juvenile Poems; Translations and Imitations, 1764
The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq, Volume I, containing His Juvenile Poems; Translations and Imitations. Published by J. Balfour, Edinburgh, 1764. A...
View full detailsThe Rules and Exercises of Holy Living and Holy Dying, Jeremy Taylor, 1719
Two volumes bound as one; The Rules and Exercises of Holy Living; In Which are Described The Means and Instruments of Obtaining Every Vertue, and t...
View full detailsThe Table-Talk and Bon-Mots of Samuel Foote, William Cooke, 1889. Numbered, Limited edition.
The Table-Talk and Bon-Mots of Samuel Foote. (With an Introductory Memoir.) Edited by the Late William Cooke. Illustrated. Samuel Foote was born in...
View full detailsChaucer's Romaunt of the Rose; Troilus and Creseide and The Minor Poems, with Life of the Poet by Sir Harris Nicolas, 1846
Chaucer's Romaunt of the Rose; Troilus and Creseide and The Minor Poems, with Life of the Poet, by Sir Harris Nicolas. In three volumes, complete. ...
View full detailsA Translation of the Inferno of Dante Alighieri, in English Verse, Henry Boyd, 1785
A Translation of the Inferno of Dante Alighieri, in English Verse, with Historical Notes, and the Life of Dante. To Which is Added, A Specimen of a...
View full detailsMiniature Painters British and Foreign, J.J. Foster, Signed Edition Royale, No. 13/45. 1903.
Miniature Painters British and Foreign, With Some Account of Those Who Practised in America in the Eighteenth Century. Illustrated by Numerous Exam...
View full detailsA Treatise on the Epidemic Puerperal Fever as it Prevailed in Edinburgh in 1821-22, William Campbell M.D., and Dr. Gordon, 1822
A Treatise on the Epidemic Puerperal Fever as it Prevailed in Edinburgh in 1821-22, To Which is Added an Appendix, containing the Essay of the Late...
View full detailsA Sentimental Journey through France and Italy, Voyage Sentimental en France et en Italie, Mr. Yorick, 1796, Dual language edition, Laurence Stern
A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy, A New Edition by Mr. Yorick & Voyage Sentimental en France et en Italie, par M. Yorick. Written...
View full detailsCamden's Britannia 1695; A Facsimile of the 1695 Edition Published by Edmund Gibson, 1971
Camden's Britannia 1695; A Facsimile of the 1695 Edition Published by Edmund Gibson. With an introduction by Professor Stuart Piggott, and a Biblio...
View full detailsThe Distinguishing Characters of True Believers; To Which is Prefixed A Soliloquy on the Art of Man Fishing, Thomas Boston, 1824
The Distinguishing Characters of True Believers; To Which is Prefixed A Soliloquy on the Art of Man Fishing. By the Late Learned Mr Thomas Boston, ...
View full detailsLochleven, and Other Poems, Michael Bruce, Rev. William Mackenzie, 1837
Lochleven, and Other Poems (also known as 'Life and Poems' from the half title page), Michael Bruce, Rev. William Mackenzie. Poetry by the Scottish...
View full detailsManners in Three Parts. Translated from the French, Francois-Vincent Toussaint, 1770
Manners in Three Parts. Translated from the French: SOLD Part I. Of Piety: including the love of God, and the Gratitude and Homage which we owe hi...
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