19th Century Literature

William Blackwood & Sons, London and Edinburgh, 1897. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition, second state. 234pp + ii publisher's advertisements. Decorated olive-green buckram lettered in gilt at the spine and in dark green at the upper board. With a captioned tissue-protected frontispiece. A hint of darkening to backstrip and board edges and some light spotting to several preliminary leaves. Embossed publisher's compliments stamp to corner of title and dedication leaves. Former owner details to a blank preliminary, one inked (dated 1905) and the other in pencil. A super copy of Thomas' uncommon first book, published when he was nineteen years old and comprising eleven essays and a diary covering the period April 1895-April 1896. See Eckert pp.185-187..

1840 Jardine BIRDS 34 Hand-Colored Illustrated Aviary Ireland Quails ORNITHOLGY

Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, 'The Naturalist's Library'.

This 'The Naturalist's library, Ornithology' is the third volume in the set for British and Irish Birds discussing the migrant patterns, of varying birds of the United Kingdom, including varieties of ducks, geese, swans, and their migratory and eating patterns. Beautifully illustrated volume full of birds!
Item number: #9533
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JARDINE, William
The naturalist's library, Ornithology, birds of Great Britain and Ireland, part III
London: H.G. Bohn, [1840]

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [10], 349, [1]
o 34 EXQUISITE plates + 2 frontispiece engravings
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
· Size: ~6.75in X 4.5in (17cm x 11.5cm)
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New York: Lovell, Coryell & Co., 1892. Two volumes bound in signed W. Launder contemporary half dark brown morocco over marbled boards, gilt lettering and rules back, marbled end papers, top edge gilt, silk markers. Very Good, rubbed at corners and edges, gilt top dulled. Includes 16 engraved portraits, including such authors as Thomas Carlyle, John Stuart Mill, Harriet Martineau, Lord Tennyson, Charlotte Bronte, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and George Eliot. . First American Edition. Half Morocco. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: Printed for W. Otridge and Son, et al., 1812. Four volumes bound in contemporary calf, gilt backs with black morocco labels, decorations tooled in bind at corners of covers. Very Good, prior owner name dated 1896 in Vols. Ii, III, and IV, light wear to boards. light toning, small chip and tear to calf at head of spine of Vol. I. A well-bound, solid set. Due to size and weight, this set will require additional postage for priority and international mail orders-please inquire for cost before ordering. . New Edition. Full Calf. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

1878 SIGNED François Villon Poems Criminal Middle Ages French English Ballads
"I die of thirst beside the fountain."
― François Villon
François Villon is arguably the most well-known French poet of the late Middle Ages. He was often involved in criminal behavior and had multiple encounters with law enforcement. His life experiences were indubitably inspiration for his poetic work.

This 1878 limited edition of "The Poems of Master François Villon" is stunningly bound in vellum with golden decorative inlay. Some of the works featured are:
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Octaves
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Ballad of Old-time Ladies
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The complaint of the Fair Helm-maker grown old
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The Doctrine of the Fair Helm-maker to the light o' Love
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Double Ballad of Light Loves
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Lay, or rather Roundel (To Death)
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Ballad and Orison (For Master Cotard's Soul)
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Ballad of Women of Paris
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And many more!
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1842 Jardine Mammals Naturalist LION Skunks Raccoon Bats Illustrated Capybara
Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, 'The Naturalist's Library'.
This fine 1842 edition of Jardine's 'Naturalist's Library' is beautifully illustrated with 32 color engravings of the world's mammals! The plates from Jardine's 'Mammals'
are exceedingly desirable and are found framed and displayed by themselves. This volume of British Quadrupeds covers a wide variety of lesser-known animals such as the Banded Civet, Capybara, and Echinda, as well as more common mammals including the lion, skunk, raccoons, anteaters, squirrels, wallaby, fox, and bat.
Item number: #13311
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JARDINE, Sir William
The naturalist's library: Mammalia, introduction [series vol xiii]
Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars; S. Highley, London, 1842.

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1880 Saint Elizabeth of Hungary MIRACLES Catholic Montalembert Fine Binding
Elizabeth of Hungary, also known as Saint Elizabeth, was a 13th-century martyr known for her miracles of healing and famed Miracle of the Roses. Author Charles Montalembert wrote a 19th-century account of the life of Saint Elizabeth which features numerous, impressive illustrations including a color engraving of Elizabeth's tomb surrounded by saints.
Item number: #14263
Price: $499
MONTALEMBERT, Charles Forbes
Sainte Elisabeth de Hongrie
Tours : A. Mame & Fils, 1880.
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Collation: Complete with all pages
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[xxii], [1], 550, [3]
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Heavily illustrated throughout
· Language: French
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
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Decorative cloth
· Size: ~11.5in X 8in (28.5cm x 20cm)
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1841 Jardine HORSES Naturalist Mammalia Equestrian Peru Zebra Africa Illustrated
Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, 'The Naturalist's Library'.

This 1841 edition of Jardine's "Mammalia" is impressively illustrated with 33 color engravings of horses. This tome is often considered one of the most desirable of all of Jardine's volumes because of the exquisite views of horses. This volume also showcases the zebra and other horses from around the world – ex: Africa, Peru, Hungary.
Item number: #16102
Price: $550
JARDINE, Sir William
The Naturalist's Library, Mammalia vol xii… Horses
London, Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars, Henry G. Bohn, [1841]. 1st edition

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Collation: Complete with all pages
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xv, 352
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35 engraved plates throughout, including engraved frontispiece and title page
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References: Lowndes 1192
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Language: English
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1855 Herman Melville TYPEE Story of Toby Polynesia Whaling Novel Moby Dick

"Strange as it may seem, there is nothing in which a young and beautiful female appears to more advantage than in the art of smoking."
― Herman Melville, Typee
Herman Melville was a 19th-century American novelist known for his works 'Typee' and 'Moby Dick'. While 'Moby Dick' has seen more sustained popularity since its first release, 'Typee,' and its sequel 'Omoo,' was Melville's first book and saw initial success and was his most popular work during his lifetime.
'Typee' (1846) is classic travel literature and is based on Melville's own experiences on the island of Nuku Hiva, Polynesia. It was because of 'Typee'
that Melville was coined 'the man who lived among cannibals.' According to Howard, Melville
"drew his material from his experiences, from his imagination, and from a variety of travel books when the memory of his experiences was inadequate"


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London: Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts & Green, 1864. Finely bound in contemporary red morocco over marbled boards, the back intricately gilt, marbled end papers, top edge gilt, at rear states Printed at the Chiswick Press by Charles Whittingham MDCCCXLVIII. Portrait frontis of Mrs. Goldolphin. xviii, 291 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : portrait, genealogical tables. Near Fine, tiny rubs at edges. This edition published by Longman uncommon in current commerce. WorldCat locates 8 institutional holdings. . Later Edition. Half Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

1883 Baptist Charles Spurgeon Lectures to Students Puritan Pastor Bible Sermons

"Have you no wish for others to be saved? Then you're not saved yourself, be sure of that!"
― C.H. Spurgeon
"Lectures to my Students", was a series from Charles H. Spurgeon, first published in 1875 while he was teaching at Pastor's College. Spurgeon offers insight and wisdom regarding the art of crafting and preaching sermons.

Often referred to as the "Prince of Preachers," Charles H. Spurgeon displayed unique talent as an orator and was equally respected as a gifted teacher of the Bible. His coveted sermons and published works are still used today in Biblical research, study, and personal meditation.

This two-volume collection is a must have for the Spurgeon collector, especially for pastors and clergymen! includes the rare second series as well!

Item number: #30226
Price: $499

SPURGEON, Charles Haddon

Lectures to My Students

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1885 EXQUISITE Fine Binding Catholic Bible Prayers Gruel Parishioners Romain

A stunning 19th-century book of Catholic liturgy printed in Paris. This incredible book contains various Catholic services of Sundays and feast days of the year. While other 19th-century books on Catholic rites and liturgy are available, few are as beautiful as this example. Published in Paris by Gruel and Engelmann, this edition is beautifully bound in decorative leather with gold-gilt fore-edging with a hidden decorative design.

Item number: #22199
Price: $499

Catholic Church

Paroissien romain d'après les imprimés français du XVe siècle

Paris: Gruel et Engelmann, 1885.

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• Collation: Complete with all pages
o 687, [1]
o Illustrated throughout
• Language: French / Latin
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~6.25in X 5in (16cm x 12.5cm)

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1887 John Bunyan Pilgrim's Progress Puritan RARE Oak Binding from HIS CHURCH

"The Pilgrim's Progress" is a profound Christian allegory written by John Bunyan in 1678. Narrated as a dream sequence, it details the symbolic journey of a character named Christian, who travels from his hometown, the "City of Destruction," to the heavenly "Celestial City." The narrative charts Christian's spiritual progress, confronting him with the trials and tribulations of his faith as well as the redemptive power of divine grace and perseverance. Bunyan's masterpiece, which he began while imprisoned for violating England's Conventicle Act, is considered a foundational piece of English literature and religious narrative, having influenced numerous authors and thinkers over centuries. Remarkably, it has been translated into more than 200 languages and has remained in print since its first publication, bearing testament to its timeless message and universal appeal.

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1818 US NAVY Rules Regulations Crowninshield USS PEACOCK Provenance Pirates WOW
Exceptionally rare, the "Rules, Regulations, and Instructions, for the Naval Service of the United States" is a formal guidebook created under the authority of Benjamin Williams Crowninshield, the Secretary of the Navy (1815-1818), to streamline and standardize practices across the naval forces of the United States. First published by Edward De Krafft in Washington, 1818, the book was a response to an Act of Congress from February 7, 1815, during James Madison's presidency, which called for the establishment of the Board of Commissioners to oversee the Navy Department. This text served to guide the transition of the Navy into a peacetime force after the War of 1812, laying out detailed instructions for various ranks and positions, from yard personnel and warrant officers to high-ranking officials. It covers a wide array of topics including ship maintenance, naval ceremonies, discipline, and provisions, as well as specific… Read More

1884 ASTROLOGY Zodiac Astronomy Constellations Lilly Zadkiel Esoteric Occult

"An Introduction to Astrology" is a revitalized edition of William Lilly's 17th-century work, "Christian Astrology," meticulously adapted by Richard James Morrison, under his penname, Zadkiel. Morrison, with his extensive experience in astrology, infuses the text with contemporary insights while preserving Lilly's classical approach, aiming to foster a more informed and unbiased understanding of astrological science. The book, with its comprehensive coverage, includes a "Grammar of Astrology" and "Tables for Calculating Nativities," catering to all practitioners. Zadkiel challenges prevailing skepticism, urging readers to personally explore and test the principles of astrology, thereby ensuring that their opinions are grounded in experience and knowledge rather than preconceived notions. Zadkiel's work advocated for the practice of astrology as a tool for personal and societal insight.

This work is highly rare in any… Read More