Authors starting with E from Savoy Books

New York: Viking, 1969. 8vo, cloth. Pp. 160, illus. With accordion fold section of 40 inserted wood samples. Samples overtaped with some discoloration, else very good. ... more information

Worcester, (Mass.): Printed for the author, 1802. 8vo, orig. self-wrappers, stitched, as issued. Pp . 40, uncut. Narrow strip torn from upper blank corner of title, a fine cop y. Probable first edition of a verse drama concerning Lafayette's im prisonment by the Austrians in the 1790's, with the General, his allies, his wife and daughters and his captors as characters, prefaced with an histor ical account of the inspiring events. Hill 99, following an entry from Wegelin, lists an 1800 edition as wel... more information

Portland: From the Press E. A. Jenks, 1800. 8vo, removed. Pp. 20. Browned; very good. First edition inscribed by the printer "E. A. Jenks to Samuel May." A rhapsodic discourse, with a broad overview of music history, with specific attention to Handel and Corelli, arguments for allowing instrumental music in church worship and encoraging music in the home, and the establishment of musical societies. Evans 37366. . ... more information

I. Showing the various and wonderful Operation of the Signs and Planets, and other Celestial Constellations, on the Bodies of Men, &c. II. Prognostications forever, necessary to keep the body in health; with several receipts in Physic and Surgery. III An Abstract of the Art of Physiognamy and Palmistry, together with the signification of Moles and the Interpretation of Dreams, &c. IV. The Farmer's Calendar, containing, 1, Perpetual Prognostications for Weather. 2. The whole Mystery of Husbandry... more information

London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1900. 8vo, orig cloth; pp. 381, uncut. Twentyfirst edition. Ex-lib, inner hinges cracking, label on spine, good only.. ... more information

Bath: S. Hazard, 1793. 8vo, contemp. mottled calf, morocco label, spine and boards ruled in gilt. Top of spine worn, front hinge split but secure, clean and tight within. Engraved armorial bookplate of Garbett Watsham, Knill Court. First edition. The historical aspects largely derivative of Burney and others, Eastcott's book is usually cited for its argument against fugal treatment of church choral music, a notion which took hold in America. The volume is also notable as having James Boswell among its s... more information

Jersey City, NJ: Clark Johnson, M.D., 1874. 8vo, decorative cloth, scuffed and spotted. Pp. 309, frontis. and 9 plates. 2 ownership inscriptions, some foxing, but internally very nice.. ... more information

Albany:: E. and E.Hosford,, 1822. 8vo, removed; pp. 70, plate and folding table. Rear wrap present. Fine copy with half-title. First edition. The agricultural section includes cultural advice for field and garden crops, fruits and trees. Rink 787; Imprints 8587.. ... more information

Edinburgh: Printed for the Society, 1837. Pp. 54. [with:] Second Annual Report and Proceedings of The Botanical Society. Session 1837-8. Edinburgh: for the Society, 1838. Pp. 89. [with:] A Catalogue of British Plants... Printed for the Botanical Society of Edinburgh. Edinburgh : Maclachlan and Stewart, etc., 1836. Pp. 15. 3 v. in 1. 8vo, elaborately bound in full green morocco by Robert Seton Mound of Edinburgh, with raised bands panelled in gilt, the boards ruled, with ornamental panels within which the me... more information

New York: Viking Press, n.d. (1962). Sm 4to, cloth w/DJ. Pp. 70 with 24 full-page color photos. Very copy in worn DJ.. ... more information

London: Country Life Limited (1944.) 4to, cloth. Pp. xiv, 183, including 100 full-page photographic plates. Adhesion blemishes to a few plates; otherwise a nice copy.. ... more information

London: For R.B. Seeley,, 1838. 8vo, original cloth (top of spine worn). Pp. 315. A good copy. Second edition. Moral emblems and the like; little horticultural interest. ... more information