SESAME AND LILIES
by Ruskin, John
London: George Allen, 1903. Octavo. Bound in half vellum over slate blue cloth with gilt floral ornaments on the spine, 228 pages, including index. This is an elegant presentation of John Ruskin's series of three influential lectures. Top edge gilt. The author's thirty-two page preface for the edition of 1871, reprinted in its entirety in this edition, ended thus: "..I am content to leave both life and work to be remembered or forgotton, as their uses may deserve." This volume... Read More
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INDIAN ARTIFACTS OF THE ROCKIES
by Russell, Virgil Y.
Douglas Enterprise Co., Douglas, Wyoming 1945.AUTOGRAPHED BY THE AUTHOR. A fine copy bound in the original textured black cloth boards with gilt titling. The cream and red dust wrapper is also fine with no wear, a vey slight bit of toning along the edges but overall a beautiful copy. Inscribed "Best wishes Virgil Y. Russell" on the front free endpaper. Russell was the head of the social science department at the Natrona County HIgh School in Casper Wyoming. He explains... Read More
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RENNI THE RESCUER
by Salten, Felix
Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill Co, ( 1940). Original yellow cloth octavo, 326 pages, with red lettering and cloth decorations. This is a near fine copy with a bit of age toning to the light green endpapers. The dust wrapper is complete but is worn along the spine and fold lines with several tears, colors still bright and the price of $2.50 intact. Illustrated by Diana Thorne.
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WATERFRONT
by Schulberg, Budd
New York: Random House, (1955). 8vo. This is a pristine copy, the white cloth is flawless with no soil, wear or marks of any kind. The price-clipped dust wrapper has some barely noticeable laminate separation but is unworn, with no chip or tears of any kind. A very attractive copy. Cloth
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HOUSES AND GARDENS
by Scott, Bailie
London: George Newnes, 1906. First printing. Large quarto of 247 pages plus color frontispiece. Sixteen color plates with tissue guards and scores of black and white line drawings of floor plans and elevations and ornamental headpieces. Bound in the original olive green cloth, top edge gilt with endleaves of a charming stylized floral pattern printed in purple and olive green, two favorite color choices of Scott. Gift inscription on the verso of the title page from... Read More
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HAMEWITH
by (Scottish Interest) Murray, Charles
London: Constable & Company, 1913. Small octavo, 119 pages, including glossary. Bound in original black cloth with gilt vignette on the cover of a piper in full regailia. Gilt spine titles and top edge gilt. A charming collection of poems, many originally published in newspapers and journals. Nice introduction by Andrew Lang. A fine little volume for homesick Scots..by birth or learned affection. "Here on the Rand we freely grant We're blest wi' sunny weather; Fae cauld an' snaw... Read More
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THE WAVERLY NOVELS (COMPLETE IN TWELVE VOLUMES)
by Scott, Sir Walter
DeWolfe, Fiske & Co. Boston. Circa 1870 Twelve volumes, 8vo., bound in half smooth butterscotch calf over marbled boards. Marbled edges and gilt paneled spine. Illustrated throughout with steel engravings. Aside from some light edgewear, all volumes are in very good condition. This edition is often found offered in single volumes with condition problems. A handsome, substantial set, very warm and mellow looking.
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POEMS OF SCOTT
by Scott, Sir Walter
London: Caxton Publishing Company, (1907). A 12mo., 285 pages, including glossary and an index of first lines. Bound in original decorative brown cloth. Top edge gilt. Edited by Oliphant Smeaton. Portrait frontispiece and pictorial title page by A. S. Hartrick. Eight full page color plates by A. S. Forrest. A bit of wear at the head of the spine and corner tips, endleaves browned, else a fine copy.
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THE WAVERLEY NOVELS (48 VOLUMES: COMPLETE)
by Scott, Sir Walter
Westminster (London): Archibald Constable and Company, 1895. Forty-eight volumes, 16mo., uniformly bound in quarter-vellum over olive green boards. The vellum spines are elaborately tooled in gilt with the Scottish lion surrounded by a handsome Art Nouveau design. Top edges gilt. Each volume with engraved frontispiece and title page. This set is fairly common in cloth but quite rare in the deluxe bindings of half-vellum. Aside from some minor soiling and wear, this is a fine treasure of a set, boldly... Read More
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IVANHOE (Original circa 1878 decorative tile depicting a scene from Ivanhoe)
by Scott, Sir Walter
This is an original ceramic tile made by the Minton China Works in Stoke-upon-Trent, England. It was designed by John Moyr Smith and produced circa 1878. The tile depicts the death of Bois-Guilbert. It is eight inches square. John Moyr Smith designed twelve tiles based on Scott's popular Waverly Novels. They were first introduced at the Paris Exhibition of 1878. The original tiles were eight inches square with later ones reduced to six inches. Original tiles from this series are... Read More
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THE ECLECTIC PRACTICE IN DISEASES OF CHILDREN
by Scudder, John M
Cincinnati: American Publishing Co., 1869. Octavo. Bound in the original sprinkled calf binding with black spine label titled in gilt this is a worn but sturdy volume. The binding is scuffed and worn with the upper and lower hinges split at the top of the spine down about 1 and 1/2 inches. Four raised bands with gilt rules. Despite the binding wear the volume is solid and tight. The prelims are heavily foxed with scattered foxing throughout the entire volume.... Read More
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POSTER CELEBRATING BOOK COLLECTING
by Shakespeare, Johnson and others
POSTER CELEBRATING BOOK COLLECTING. "BIBLIOMANIA""THEY WHO DO NOT READ, CAN HAVE NOTHING TO THINK AND LITTLE TO SAY". . .Dr. Johnson. This poster, an affectionate tribute to book collecting, measures 23 x 17 1/2 and is nicely printed in red and black on quality cream colored stock. In the center of the poster is a facsimile of the title page of the scarce first edition of Thomas Frognall Dibden's classic work on book collecting entitled "THE BIBLIOMANIA; OR BOOK-MADNESS".... Read More
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A MIDSOMMER NIGHTS DREAME
by Shakespeare, William
London: Ernest Benn Limited, 1924. Folio. Bound in linen-backed paper over boards, this is a very nice copy of "The Player's Shakespeare", printed at the Shakespeare Head Press in Stratford-upon-Avon. This edition is limited to 450 copies printed on rag paper, of which this is Number 426. "Newly Printed from the First Folio of 1623", the book employs a very fine selection of artists in its production. The line blocks are by Emery Walker, the illustrations by Paul Nash, printed... Read More
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HAMLET
by Shakespeare, William
Pall-Mall: Shakespeare Head Press, 1825. This is a facsimile of the quarto edition of the first printing of Hamlet. A note explains it is an accurate reprint from the only known copy of this tragedy as originally written by Shakespeare, which he afterwards altered and enlarged. Bound in early, probably original, half leather and textured cloth with gilt titling and decorations. The binding is heavily worn and stained but the text is clean and bright. Pencilled notes on final blank... Read More
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THE HANDY VOLUME SHAKESPEARE (THIRTEEN VOLUMES)
by Shakespeare, William
London: Bradbury, Agnew & Co., (circa 1880). Thirteen volumes, 24 mo. bound in emerald green cloth.Edges stained purple. A charming little set with the original box. The box is worn and the top and bottom are detached but present. It is a pleasure to find a set of Shakespeare retaining the gift box in any condition. Aside from a few loose pages, all thirteen volumes are in lovely condition.
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THE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
by Shakespeare, William
Edinburgh: W. & R. Chambers, (circa 1880). Twelve volumes, uniformly bound in half-leather over pebbled cloth. Marbled edges, Portrait title page. All hinges rubbed and some quite tender. Still, a charming little set of Shakespeare..complete in 12 volumes.
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LEGENDARY BALLADS
by (Shaw, Byam)
(London): Chatto and Windus, 1908. An octavo, 178 pages, plus glossary. bound in original red cloth with gilt titles on spine and front cover as well as a gilt knight upon his steed. Top edge gilt. Some browning to the front endleaves, a small previous owner's name on the front pastedown and some very minor spotting, else a fine copy of Frontispiece and nine full-page illustrations in color by Byam Shaw, capturing the artist's ever-present sense of high romance.
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BALLADS AND LYRICS OF LOVE
by (Shaw, Byam)
(London): Chatto and Windus, 1908. An octavo, 178 pages, plus glossary. bound in original green cloth with gilt titles on spine and front cover as well as a charming gilt cupid with his quiver of arrows. Top edge gilt. Aside from some browning to the front endleaves and a small previous owner's name on the front pastedown, this is a fine copy. Frontispiece and nine full-page illustrations in color by Byam Shaw, capturing the artist's ever-present sense of high... Read More
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POETICAL WORKS (TWO VOLUMES)
by Shelley, Percy Bysshe
London: Reeves & Turner, 1886. Octavo, 572 pp; 580 pp. plus 14 page publisher's catalogue bound in the back of the second volume. Original light brown cloth with elaborate early Art Nouveau gilt pictorial covers featuring the subjects of many of Shelley's poems..heaven and earthly pleasures found in the sun, stars and wildflowers..two opposite corners occupied by a butterfly and bird in flight. Engraved portrait of the poet is the frontispiece of the first volume. This is the second edition... Read More
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THE POETICAL WORKS OF PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY
by Shelley, Percy Bysshe
London & New York: Macmillan & Co., 1900. Bound in sumptuous midnight blue full levant by Bumpus Binders of Oxford, 8vo., 708 pages including index of first lines. Engraved frontispiece portrait of Shelley. The binding is, like the poet, deeply romantic. The six paneled spine is laden with gilt hearts and sinuous gilt borders punctuated by chaste pointielles. Both upper and lower covers have dual linear borders and gilt hearts, the design beautifully mirrored on the turn-ins. All edges gilt.... Read More
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THE ROAD TO GANDOLFO
by Shepherd, Michael (Ludlum, Robert)
New York The Dial Press 1975 First printing Original orange paper covered boards with red letteringon spine. Red remainder mark on bottom edge. Small bruise to board at bottom of spine but overall a near fine copy except for the noted faults. This copy does have all three dust wrappers included with a bit of age darkening to front flaps. Crease on lower spine matching bruise to board but colors on all wrappers bright and... Read More
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ALL SUMMER IN A DAY
by Sitwell, Sacheverell
London Duckworth 1926 First printing Original fine grained green cloth octavo with gilt spine lettering and decoration. A very slight bump to one corner, a few trivial flecks to front cover otherwise clean, bright and unworn. The wrapper is worn and chipped along the bottom edge but is complete and bright. Top edge gilt. Hardcover Near Fine good
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DREAMTHORP: A BOOK OF ESSAYS WRITTEN IN THE COUNTRY
by Smith, Ray Campbell
Boston: J. E. Tilton and Co., 1864. First edition 8vo. A near fine copy bound in the original dark green wavy ribbed cloth with gilt decoration and titling. Smith was a Scotsman and a member of the "Spasmodic School". According to Drabble in the Oxford Guide to English Literature the Spasmodic's were a group of poets whose work was marked by "intense interior psychological drama. . ." This copy has pasted in an article on Smith and Mitchell Kennerley's reprint... Read More
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GREAT STORMS AND FAMOUS SHIPWRECKS OF THE NEW ENGLAND COAST
by Snow, Edward Rowe
Boston: The Yankee Publishing Co. Original pebbled blue cloth octavo with gilt titling. 376 pages, well illustrated with photographs. This is the third edition published in April 1946. Laid in is a large map of Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay with great illustrations of landmarks, wrecks and places of interest. A fine copy with no wear or marks, clean and tight
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SECOND YEAR BOOK
by The American Bookplate Society
Kansas City The American Bookplate Society 1920 First printing Original white paper cover boards with gilt titling. A near new unopened copy. Light darkening/foxing to endleaves, slight bump to bottom of spine otherwise clean and unmarked. One of 250 copies (stated). Hardcover As New
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