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Preisdatenbank abonnierenSmith (Eliza). The Compleat Housewife: or, Accomplish'd Gentlewoman's Companion, 14th edition, 1750, e ngraved frontispiece, signature A. Gorch to upper blank margin of title, six folding engraved bills of fare, some light dust-soiling, toning and occasional spotting, modern 18th century style half calf, gilt decorated spine and morocco title label, 8vo (Qty: 1)Bitting, p. 438; Maclean, p. 134; Vicaire, p. 794.
Lens (Bernard, & Gerrard de Lairesse). For the Curious Young Gentlemen and Ladies, that study and practise the noble and commendable art of drawing, colouring and japanning, A New and Compleat Drawing-book; consisting of variety of classes, viz. whole figures in divers positions, and all the several parts of the human body from head to foot; light, airy, loose landskips; perspective views of sea-ports, forts, ruins, &c. Being the close study, for a series of years, of the late Mr. Lens, miniature-painter, and Drawing-Master to Christ's-Hospital... to which is prefixed, An Introduction to Drawing... translated from the French of Monsieur Gerrard de Lairesse, and improved with extracts from C.A. Du Fresnoy, Salmon, &c., 3rd edition, printed for B. Dickinson, 1752, engraved frontispiece by Boitard after Lens, title, 42 pages of text, and 62 copper engraved plates (numbered 1-62), the final plate close trimmed to fore-margin, touching engraved area with very slight loss, generally a very good copy, 19th century bookplate of Kean O'Hara Esq. to front pastedown, contemporary full calf, gilt morocco label to spine, some marks to covers, outer corners rubbed and slightly showing, oblong 4to (19.5 x 25 cm) (Qty: 1)Bermingham, Learning to Draw (2000), pp. 87-88. First published a year earlier, in 1751, this early manual on drawing provides instruction for the depiction of the human figure and of landscape. Bernard Lens (1659-1725) taught drawing at Christ's Hospital, where drawing had been introduced as a subject of study for the students, the majority of whom were to be trained for careers in navigation and seafaring. Being a posthumous work, it has been conjectured that the author of this title was the artist's son Edward Lens, who succeeded Bernard as Drawing Master at Christ's Hospital.
Bradley (Richard). The Country Housewife, and L ady’s Director, for every Month of the Year. Both in the Frugal Management of the House, and in the Delights and Profits of the Farm. Containing the Whole Art of Cookery, 6th edition, with great additions and improvements, London: Dan. Browne and Lockyer Davis, 1753, [8], 352pp., half-title present some toning and scattered spotting, sewing a little weak in places and some gatherings sprung, contemporary speckled calf, joints cracked and light wear to extremities, 12mo (Qty: 1)ESTC N29002.
Bradshaw (Penelope). Bradshaw's Family Companion. Containing, Directions for Marketing and Housewifery; with Five Hundred Receipts in Cookery, Confectionary, Preserving, Pickling, Pastry, Wine Making, Brewing, &c. also curious Extracts from a famous Treatise on the Teeth, their Disorder and Cure. Together with The Cellar-Man. Or many Receipts to cure, preserve and Improve Drinks in the Cask; the new Way of Managing strong Drinks from the Tunning to the Drawing; with many other useful Matters, truly necessary for those who are concern'd in Brewing or Selling Malt-Liquors. By Mrs. P. Bradshaw, who has been a Housekeeper to several Noble Families many Years, [London?]: Printed for the Author, 1753, [1-5],6-104pp., some light toning and minor marginal dampstains mostly to first & last leaves, endpapers renewed, contemporary half calf with marbled sides to boards, neatly rebacked and with light red morocco title label to spine, slim 8vo (Qty: 1)Maclean, p.13. Scarce, only one institutional location found (Wellcome Library). The volume contains an interesting array of receipts including 'aspragus & chickens to dress, crust for large pyes, curran wine. Dr Mead's receipts for the bite of a mad dog, directions for preparing Mrs. Stephen's medicine in a solid form by Dr Hartley, Mrs. Stephen's Receipt for the cure of the stone and gravel, Shrewsbury cakes, Scotch collops, and Treatise on the teeth' etc.
[Kidgell, John]. The Card, 2 volumes, 1st edition, printed for the maker, and sold by J. Newbury, 1755, hand-coloured engraved frontispiece to volume 1, engraved plate, a little minor toning, previous ownership inscription to front endpapers, contemporary calf gilt, a little rubbed with light stains, 12mo (Qty: 2)ESTC T68566. This anonymous novel is reputed to contain the earliest reference to 'base-ball', at page 9 of the first volume: 'Upon this, the Silence became for a short Space of Time universal; and the younger Part of the Family, preceiving papa not inclined to enlarge upon the Matter, retired to an interrupted Party at Base-Ball, (an infant Game, which as it advances in its Teens, improve into Fives, and in its State of Manhood is called Tennis)'. The work was 'popular in its own time but [is] as yet unrehabilitated for present readers' (River, ed., Augustus Subjects: Essays in Honour of Martin C. Battestin , p. 282).
Cochem (Martin von). Der verbesserte grosse Baum-Garten, im grossen Druck: darinnen überaus kräfft- und anmüthige Morgens- und Abends- Mess- und Vesper- Beicht- und Communion, Gebetter, Mainz: Häffner heirs, 1757, half-title with full-page engraving verso, title-page printed in red and black, 10 full-page engravings in text, light damp-staining to quires 2E-F and 2U, green floral pastedowns,19th-century German manuscript family genealogy to endpapers, 19th-century German ownership inscription to front free endpaper verso, all edges gilt and partially gauffered, early-19th-century German black morocco over reverse-bevelled wooden boards, engraved silver cornerpieces, clasps and catches, 8vo (17.7 x 10 cm) (Qty: 1)
[Mitchell, John]. The Contest in America between Great Britain and France, with its Consequences and Importance; giving an account of the views and designs of the French, with the interests of Great Britain, and the situation of the British and French colonies, in all parts of America: in which a proper barrier between the two nations in North America is pointed out, with a method to prosecute the war, so as to obtain that necessary security for our colonies, 1st edition, for A. Millar 1757, small manuscript correction to contents leaf, light marginal toning front and rear, contemporary previous owner inscription, bookplate of Hugh Rose Younger of Kilraick [Kilravock], contemporary sprinkled calf gilt, spine with red label, 8vo (Qty: 1)ESTC T34013 (citing four copies in UK libraries); Howes M677; Sabin 49693. Mitchell (1711-1768) is best remembered today for his comprehensive map of North America, which was first published by Millar in 1755 and was later used at the Treaty of Paris to establish the boundaries of the newly formed United States. In 1757 Millar published a second edition of the map and the first edition of Mitchell's book, which 'shows an unusual knowledge and familiarity with the internal geography of America and the affairs of the French on the lakes, the Ohio, and in Western Virginia' (Sabin); the map is a wall-size item and should not be considered as part of the collation of the octavo volume, contrary to ESTC.
[Lennox, Charlotte]. Henrietta. By the Author of the Female Quixote. In two volumes, 1st edition, for A. Millar, 1758, marginal browning to outer leaves of each volume including title-pages, contemporary ownership inscriptions ('Palmer, William Moore') to front pastedowns, contemporary sprinkled calf, rebacked to style, a few scuffs and abrasions to covers, light wear to extremities, 12mo (16.5 x 9.9 cm) (Qty: 2)Block p. 142; ESTC T71279 (noting five copies in UK libraries). Lennox's third novel 'was a modest success, reprinted in Harrison's series and twice translated into French, but it was a succès d'estime and Lennox indignantly complained that the booksellers reaped most of the benefit from her "slavery"' (ODNB). Rare: one other copy traced at auction in the last 80 years.
Johnson (Thomas) . [Design for Picture Frames, Candelabra, Ceilings, Chimney-Pieces, Clockcases, Girandoles, Metal-work], 1st edition, sold by T. Johnson Carver, at the Golden Boy, 1758, two engraved dedication leaves (one as title, see ESTC), engraved contents leaf, two leaves of letterpress preface, 53 engraved plates by B. Clowes and J. Kirk after designs by Johnson (complete), some light browning and old dampstaining, gilt-titled morocco book label of 'Ann Dixon, Newtown' to front pastedown, contemporary half calf with marbled boards, some wear, cracked on joints, folio (37 x 26.5 cm) (Qty: 1)ESTC N483028, locating only three copies (British Library, Avery Library at Colombia, Getty). First edition of the finest and most elaborate English rococo pattern book of Carvers' work, originally issued in parts between 1756 and 1758, and rarely found complete. The first dedication leaf which gives Johnson's address was probably intended as a title, while a second edition with the title One Hundred and Fifty New Designs for Ceilings was published in 1761, and is also scarce.
Hillary (William). Observations on the Changes of the Air and the Concomitant Epidemical Diseases in the Island of Barbados. To which is added a Treatise on the Putrid Fever commonly called the Yellow Fever; and such Other Diseases as are Indigenous or Endemial, in the West India Islands, or in the Torrid Zone, 1st edition, for C. Hitch and L. Hawes, 1759, a little light spotting and soiling, contemporary ownership inscription and bookplate of Johannis Wiliamson, contemporary calf gilt, spine repaired, lightly rubbed, 8vo (Qty: 1)Garrison-Morton 1770; Sabin 31877. 'Hillary included good accounts of lead colic and infective hepatitis, and probably the first description of sprue' (Garrison-Morton).
D'Eisenberg (Friedrich Wilhelm, Baron von). L'Art de Monter a Cheval, ou Description du Manege Moderne, dans sa perfection ... Nouvelle Edition Augmentée d'un Dictionnaire des Termes du Manege Moderne, Amsterdam & Leipzig, Chez Arkstée et Merkus, 1759, & Anti-Maquignonage pour eviter la surprise dans l'emplette des chevaux; ou l'on traite de leur perfection et de leurs defauts, Amsterdam & Leipzig, Chez Arkstée et Merkus, 1764, 3 parts bound in one, each with separate title page, dated 1759, 1747 and 1764 respectively, the first and last titles printed in red and black, additional engraved frontispiece by Bernard Picart, 59 full-page copper engraved plates to the first part by Picart (with printed list of the plates at end), including 4 plates of bridles, Dictionnaire des Termes printed in triple column, with some mainly light browning throughout, 7 (of 9) copper engraved plates to the third part by Picart, entitled Anti-Maquignonage, lacking the first two plates, marbled endpapers, contemporary full tree calf, gilt decorated spine, with red gilt morocco title label, a little rubbed and minor wear to outer corners, oblong folio (25.5 x 40 cm) (Qty: 1)Mennessier de la Lance I, 438; Cohen-de Ricci 345; Lipperheide 2919; Nissen ZBI 1264. Baron Eisenberg (1695-1770) was stable master to King George II. The plates depict the seven different breeds of horse and the position of the rider during training and dressage, each image accompanied by descriptive text.
Account of a Murder. The Unhappy Marksman. Or, A Perfect and Impartial Discovery of that late Barbarous and Unparallel'd Murther committed by Mr. George Strangwayes, formerly a Major in the Kings Army, on his brother-in-law Mr. John Fussel an Attorney, on Friday the Eleventh of February. Together with a full discovery of the fatal cause of those unhappy differences which first occasioned the suits in law betwixt them. Also the behavior of Mr. Strangways at his Tryal. The dreadful sentence pronounced against him, 1st edition, printed by T[homas] N[ewcomb] for R[ichard]. Clavell, 1659, woodcut frontispiece of a gallows not present, 32 pages (A-D4), some early ink underlining, bound with: The Bloody Husband, and Cruell Neighbour. Or, A True Historie of Two Murthers, lately committed in Laurence Parish, in the Isle of Thanet in Kent, neer Sandwich: One Murther by the hands of Adam Sprackling Esquire, who… cut, mangled, and murthered his own wife… the other The Murther of Richard Langly…, printed by Tho. Warren, 1653 , title and 14 pages (A-B4), old ink underlining, light soiling to last leaf, engraved bookplate of John Lethieullier Esqr. Remembrancer of the City of London to front pastedown, 18th century half red morocco gilt, slightly rubbed, small 4to (Qty: 1)Provenance: John Lethieullier, Remembrancer of the City of London from 1727 to 1743, eldest son of William Lethieullier who died in 1739. He is listed as a subscriber to Conyers Middleton’s History of the Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero (1741). The second work, according to an old pencil note to a leaf preceding the title, is ‘Part of the Stourhead Heir Looms’, above which is written in ink ‘The original rare Edition’. An additional clipped catalogue entry for this volume is attached to the rear pastedown, indicating that this volume was lot 3800 in the Prideaux sale of February 1917, where it fetched £4 10s.
Gallini (Giovanni-Andrea). A Treatise on the Art of Dancing, 1st edition, printed for the author, 1762, half-title, folding engraved frontispiece, folding plate of a Chinese procession, some light spotting, contemporary boards, rebacked, light edge wear, 8vo (Qty: 1)Beaumont pp. 79-80; ESTC T100894.
[Gunning, Susannah]. Family Pictures, a Novel. Containing Curious and Interesting Memoirs of Several Persons of Fashion in W—re. By a Lady, 2 volumes, 1st edition, printed for W. Nicoll and T. Durham, 1764, toning, occasional light spotting, marginal browning to outer leaves, contemporary speckled tan calf, gilt spines, double gilt frames to sides, light wear to headcaps and corners, 12mo (16.6 x 9.6 cm) (Qty: 2)Block p. 97; ESTC T125278. Very rare: ESTC traces four copies only in libraries; no other copy traced in auction records. This was Gunning's first novel of which she was the sole author, following The Histories of Lady Frances S— and Lady Caroline S— (1763) , co-written with her sister, Margaret; a later work, Anecdotes of the Delborough Family (1792) was published by the Minerva Press. She is known to have been from Fairwater in Somerset, and to have undergone an acrimonious separation from her husband, who subsequently retired with his mistress to Naples (Hartley, ed., A Historical Dictionary of British Women , p. 198).
Shackleford (Ann). The Modern Art of Cookery Improved; or, Elegant, Cheap, and Easy Methods, of preparing most of the Dishes now in Vogue; In the Composition whereof both Health and Pleasure have been consulted, by, Mrs. Ann Shackleford, of Winchester. To which is added, an Appendix; Containing a Dissertation on the different Kinds of Food, their Nature, Quality, and various Uses. By a Physisian. And a Marketing Manual, and other useful Particulars. By the Editor, 1st edition, J. Newbery & F. Newbury, 1767, final blank leaf present, light toning, dust-soiling and occasional marginal browning, front endpaper inscribed "Ann Loader Her Book 1792" and signature repeated twice with date 1797, upper hinge split, lacking rear free endpaper, contemporary calf, red morocco title label to spine, neat repairs to joints and foot of spine, head of spine worn, 12mo (Qty: 1)Axford, p.273; Bitting, p. 430; Cagle 985; ESTC T119096; Maclean, p. 131; Oxford, p. 95; Roscoe A494; Vicaire 791. Uncommon, ESTC locates on three UK institutional copies (British Library, Bodleian and Brotherton LIbrary, Leeds).
Raffald (Elizabeth). The experienced English House-keeper, for the Use and Ease of Ladies, House-keepers, Cooks, &c. Wrote purely from Practice, And dedicated to the Hon. Lady Elizabeth Warburton, Whom the Author lately served as House-Keeper. Consisting of near 800 Original Receipts, most of which never appeared in Print. Part First, Lemon Pickle, Browning for all Sorts of Made Dishes, Soups, Fish, plain Meat, Game, Made Dishes both hot and cold, Pyes, Puddings, &c. Part Second, All Kind of Confectionary, particularly the Gold and Silver Web for covering of Sweetmeats, and a Desert of Spun Sugar, with Directions to set out a Table in the most elegant Manner and in the modern Taste, Floating Islands, Fish Ponds, Transparent Puddings, Trifles, Whips, &c. Part Third, Pickling, Potting, and Collaring, Wines, Vinegars, Catchups, Distilling, with two most valuable Receipts, one for refining Malt Liquors, the other for curing Acid Wines, and a correct List of every Thing in Season in every Month of the Year, 1st edition, Manchester: Printed by J. Harrop, for the author, and sold by Messrs. Fletcher and Anderson, in St. Paul’s Church-Yard, London; and by Eliz. Raffald, Confectioner, near the Exchange, Manchester, 1769, author's signature to A1, two folding engraved plates of bills of fare, some general toning throughout, offsetting and occasional light dampstains to few leaves, contemporary speckled sheep, joints a little cracked, 8vo (Qty: 1)Cagle 944; ESTC T82678; Oxford p. 98; Simon, BG 1249. Mrs Raffald spent fifteen years as housekeeper to Lady Elizabeth Warburton, married the gardener, opened a confectioner's shop in Manchester and set up a cookery school. She went on to have fifteen daughters, run two inns, found Salford's first newspaper, establish a registry office for servants and compile Manchester's first Directory.
Knox (John). An Historical Journal of the Campaigns in North-America for the Years 1757, 1758, 1759, and 1760: Containing the most Remarkable Occurrences of that Period; particularly the two Sieges of Quebec, the Orders of the Admirals and General Officers; Descriptions of the Countries where the Author has served, with their Forts and Garrisons; their Climates, Soil, Produce, 2 volumes, 1st edition, for the author, 1769, engraved portrait frontispieces of generals Amherst and Woolfe, folding engraved map of British Dominions in America by Thomas Kitchin, errata leaves to rear, occasional light soiling, bookplates and ownership inscriptions of George Gun and John Long, contemporary sprinkled calf, rebacked with original spines relaid, a little rubbed, 4to (Qty: 1)ESTC T92897; Howes K-220; Sabin 38163.
Treyssac de Vergy (Pierre Henri). The Mistakes of the Heart: or, Memoirs of Lady Carolina Pelham and Lady Victoria Nevil. In a Series of Letters, 4 volumes, 2nd edition, printed for P. Shatwell, 1771, errata leaf for volume 1 bound at rear of third volume, scattered minor spotting and toning, occasional light marks (including a few ink blots in volume 1), endpapers stained by turn-ins, red sprinkled edges, contemporary sprinkled calf, lightly rubbed and marked in places, 8vo in 12s (Qty: 4)ESTC T231317. Rare four-decker epistolary novel, much taken up with the vices of women: 'When a woman is dead to the sense of shame and decency, she has lost the dignity of her sex, and is a being apart which belongs to no known society'. First published in London by J. Murdoch in 1769, there was a Dublin imprint dated the following year. Not in Block (which does however list three other works by the author); we have been unable to trace a copy of any edition at auction.
Campbell (James). A Treatise of Modern Faulconry: To which is prefixed, from authors not generally known, an introduction, shewing the practice of faulconry in certain remote times and countries, 1st edition, Edinburgh: Balfour and Smellie, 1773, engraved plate, some spotting and light toning, owner inscription at head of title, bookplate of Sir Michael R. Shaw Stewart (see note), contemporary calf, neatly rebacked, a few small stains, 8vo (Qty: 1)Provenance: Sir Michael Robert Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet (1826-1903; see lot 317). ESTC 100896; Schwerdt I p. 93.
Trade catalogue. Descriptions of some of the Utensils in Husbandry, Rolling Carriages, Cart Rollers, and Divided Rollers for Land or Gardens, Mills, Weighing Engines, etc. etc. Made and sold by James Sharp, No 15, Leadenhall-Street, London; which may be seen at his Manufactory, No 133, Tooley-Street, Southwark. Sold by Benjamin White, Henry Payne and James Dodsley, and Charles Dilly, [between 1779 and 1786], [34] pp. including letterpress title-page, 4 pp. advertisements and final leaf with blank recto and docket title verso, 19 engraved plates, 2 woodcuts in text, offsetting, letterpress title and one other plate ('Rolling Carts and Waggons') creased, first plate toned, final leaf partially browned, original half calf, red morocco label, printed paper label to front board, spine scuffed, light wear to extremities, oblong 4to (20.6 x 25.8 cm) (Qty: 1)Provenance: Sam Montgomery (contemporary engraved bookplate with motto 'honneur sans repos'). ESTC N8577; cf. Kress B.81 (another issue, with '27 l[eaves] ... incl. plates'). First published in 1773 (the date of one of the plates, 'Rolling Carts and Waggons'); bookseller Charles Dilly was in partnership with his brother Edward until 1779, so this issue presumably appeared aftewards. ESTC traces five copies world-wide; of the two earlier issues identified by ESTC one contains fewer leaves overall (27, with the exact plate count not stated) and the other 16 plates only (and 28 pages of text).
Collins (John). Geometricall Dyalling: Or, Dyalling performed by a line of chords onely, or by the plain scale. Wherein is contained two several methods of inscribing the hour-lines in all plains, with substile, stile and meridian, in their proper coasts and quantities; bing a full explication and demonstration of divers difficulties in the works of learned Mr Samuel Foster, deceased, late professor of astronomy in Gresham College; also a collection of divers things from the works of Clavius and others, 1st edition, Thomas Johnson for Francis Cossinet, 1659, engraved frontispiece, 20 engraved plates, woodcut illustrations in text, a little light spotting and soiling, bookplate, contemporary calf, rubbed with some stains and small wormtracks, small 4to (Qty: 1)Wing C5373. A technical manual of practical trigonometry without the use of a quadrant, with the high quality plates engraved by Henry Sutton, one ot the best instrument makers of the period.
Wilkes (Benjamin). One Hundred and Twenty Copper-Plates of English Moths and Butterflies, representing their changes into the caterpillar, chrysalis, and fly states, and the plants, flowers, and fruits, whereon they feed ... To which is added, an index of the insects and plants, adapted to Linnaeus's system, 2nd edition, 1773, 120 hand-coloured engraved plates after George Ehret and Jacob van Huysum, some light offsetting and spotting to text, bookplate of Martin and Josephine Orskey, recent half green half morocco by Bernard Middleton, spine with red label and gilt decorations, 4to (Qty: 1)Lisney 106; Nissen ZBI 4410a. One of the most important works on British butterflies and moths, illustrating the three stages of each specimen's development and the plant they fed on. After joining the Aurelian Society, Wilkes formed his own collection of native lepidoptera, spending some ten years compiling notes and drawings for the publication.
Trades. Valuable Secrets concerning Arts and Trades: or Approved Directions, from the best Artists, for the Various Methods Of engraving on Brass, Copper, or Steel. Of the Composition of Metals. - of Varnishes. Of Mastichs, Cements, Sealing-Wax. &c. &c. Of the Glass Manufactory. Various Imitations of Precious Stones, and French Paste. Of Colours and Painting, useful for Carriage Painters. Of Painting on Paper. Of Compositions for Limners. Of transparent Colours. Colours to dye Skins or Gloves. To colour or varnish Copper-Plate Prints. Of Painting on Glass. Of Colours of all Sorts, for Oil, Water, and Crayons. Of preparing the Lapis Lazuli, to make Ultramarine. Of the Art of Gilding. The Art of dying Woods, Bones, &c. The Art of Casting in Moulds. Of making useful Sorts of Ink. The Art of making Wines. Of the Composition of Vinegars. Of Liquors, Essential Oils, &c. Of the Confectionary Business. The Art of preparing Snuffs. Of taking out Spots and Stains. Art of Fishing, Angling, Bird-Catching, &c. And Subjects curious, entertaining, and useful. Containing upwards of One Thousand approved Receipts relative to Arts and Trades, London: Printed and sold by Will. Hay, Printer and Bookseller to the Society of Artists of Great Britain, 1775, [8], xxxiv, [2], 312pp., occasional light dust-soiling and few marks, contemporary sheep, joints & spine cracked with evidence of some refurbishment, title label partly lacking, some wear, 12mo, together with: Smith (Godfrey) , The Laboratory; or, School of Arts: in which are faithfully exhibited, and fully explain’d, I. A variety of curious and valuable Experiments in Refining, Calcining, Melting, Assaying, Casting, Allaying, and Toughening of Gold; with several other Curiosities relating to Gold and Silver. II. Choice Secrets for Jewellers in the Management of Gold; in Enamelling, and the Preparation of Enamel Colours, with the Art of Copying precious Stones; of preparing Colours for Doublets; of Colouring Foyles for Jewels, together with other rare Secrets. III. Several uncommon Experiments for Casting in Silver, Copper, Brass, Tin, Steel, and other Metals: Likewise in Wax, Plaister of Paris, Wood, Horn, &c. With the Management of the respective Moulds. IV. The Art of making Glass: Exhibiting withal the Art of Painting and making Impressions upon Glass, and of laying thereon Gold or Silver; together with the Method of preparing the Colours for Potters Work, or Delf-Ware. V. A Collection of very valuable Secrets, for the Use of Cutlers, Pewterers, Brasiers, Joiners, Turners, Japanners, Book-Binders, Distillers, Lapidaries, Limners, &c. together with the Art of Marbling Books or Paper. VI. A Dissertation on the Nature and Growth of Salt-Petre: Also, Several other choice and uncommon Chymical Experiments. Vii. The Art of preparing Rockets, Crackers, Fire-Globes, Stars, Sparks, &c. for Recreative Fire-Works. Viii. The Art and Management of Dying Silks, Worsteds, Cottons, &c. in various Colours. Compiled from German, and other foreign Authors, 3rd edition, with Additions of a great Number of valuable Receipts; particularly, a short, plain, and easy Introduction to the Art of drawing in Perspective, London: James Hodges & T. Astley, 1750, engraved frontispiece (offset to title), 16 engraved plates (including 2 folding), some toning and occasional spotting, 20th century sheep, red morocco title label, upper joint splitting, 8vo (Qty: 2)ESTC T69155 & T72113.
Lavoisier (Antoine-Laurent de). Essays, Physical and Chemical. Volume the First, translated from the French, with Notes, and an Appendix, by Thomas Henry, 1st edition in English, printed for Joseph Johnson, 1776, 3 engraved folding plates, light spotting and browning, heavier to plates, ownership inscription 'Dr Chauncey B. Forster, 1876' to title-page, contemporary sprinkled calf, rebacked, rubbed, light craquelure to sides, corners, worn, 8vo (20.8 x 12.8 cm) (Qty: 1)ESTC N9357; cf. Ferguson II pp. 12-13. All published of the first edition in English of Lavoisier's ground-breaking work. Uncommon.
[Maxwell, Francis Kelly, or John Maxwell]. An Essay upon Tune. being an attempt to free the scale of music, and the tune of Instruments, from imperfection, 1st edition, Edinburgh, 1781, 19 folding engraved plates, errata leaf, some light offsetting, ownership inscription and bookplate of Sir Michael R. Shaw Stewart, contemporary tree calf, two corners a little bumped, 8vo (Qty: 1)Provenance: Sir Michael Robert Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet (1826-1903; see lot 317). ESTC T90351.
Stewart (James). Plocacosmos: or The Whole Art of Hairdressing; wherein is contained, Ample Rules for the Young Artisan, more particularly for ladies women, valets, &c., &c., as well as Directions for Persons to dress their own Hair; also Ample and wholesome Rules to preserve the Hair. The Hair completely analyzed, as to its Growth, Nature, Colour, &c. and all and every Article used in the Hair, on the Head, Face, &c. as, False Hair, Perfumery, Cosmetics, &c. clearly analyzed and examined; with a History of the Hair and Head Dress, from the earliest Ages to the present Time, particularly as they have appeared upon the English Stage for these last Two Hundred Years; with Strictures on the present Performers belonging to each Theatre. The Plan of this Work requiring it, there are also complete Rules for the Management of Children and Education of Youth; and excellent Rules for the Preservation of the Health and Happiness of Age; being a Guide through the Seven Ages of Man: The whole interspersed with Moral Thoughts, being necessary for all Families, 1st edition, printed for the author, 1782, half-title not present, engraved frontispiece printed in sanguine and 10 engraved plates, light foxing or browning, original boards, uncut, rebacked, rubbed and stained, 8vo (Qty: 1)ESTC T145753. A remarkable and very scarce study of hairdressing in the Georgian age, with engraved illustrations depicting the extravagant hairstyles of the time. The work treats hair and its growth, the tools used to dress it, methods for constructing head dresses using false hair and stiffeners, and for applying cosmetics. Stewart comments on diet and lifestyle as an influence on hair quality. ESTC lists 6 copies in 5 UK locations: Birmingham Library, BL (two copies), Edinburgh University, Bodleian, and Wellcome Institute.
[Combe , William]. Original Love-Letters, between a Lady of Quality and a Person of Inferior Station, 2 volumes in one, Printed for J. Bew, 1784, half-titles present, publisher's advertisement leaf at rear, marbled endpapers, contemporary speckled calf gilt, occasional light rubbing, 8vo (Qty: 1)ESTC N11038 (see T64750 also, for a Dublin imprint). An uncommon epistolary novel by the author of the Doctor Syntax books: not in Block; ESTC traces nine copies world-wide, of which three in the UK (British Library, Cardiff and Longleat).
Adams (George). An Essay on Electricity; in which the theory and practice of that useful science, are Illustrated by a variety of experiments, arranged in a methodical manner. To which is added, an essay on magnetism, 1st edition, printed and sold by the author, at Tycho Brahe's Head, 1784, 6 engraved plates (5 folding), 4 pp. instruments catalogue, light offsetting to title, prize label at front, later calf gilt, spine a little rubbed, a few small stains, 8vo (Qty: 1)ESTC N7266. George Adams (1750-1795) was mathematical instrument maker to George III, an appointment he inherited from his father. This was his first in a series of illustrated textbooks on the physical sciences, with others concerning the microscope, optics, and the barometer. His writings had a religious emphasis which helped 'combat the growing errors of materialism, infidelity and anarchy', according to The Gentleman's Magazine.
Eniautos Terastion [Greek title]. Mirabilis Annus , or The Year of Prodigies and Wonders, being a faithful and impartial collection of several signs that have been seen in the heavens, in the earth, and in the waters; together with many remarkable accidents and judgements befalling divers persons, according as they have been testified by very credible hands; all which have happened within the space of one year last past, and are now made publick for a seasonable warning to the people of these three kingdoms speedily to repent and turn to the Lord..., [London], printed in the year 1661, double-page engraved frontispiece depicting twelve wonders, [viii], 88 pages, bound with Luther (Martin), The Signs of Christ's Coming, and of the Last Day, being the substance of a very choice and excellent sermon, London, 1661, title, 34 pages, bound with Mirabilis Annus Secundus; Or, the Second Year of Prodigies. Being a true and impartial collection of many strange signes and apparitions, which at this last year been seen in the heavens, and in the earth, and in the waters, [London], printed in the year 1662, [viii], 1-25, 40-89, two blanks, bound with Mirabilis Annus Secundus: or, The Second Part of the Second Year's Prodigies..., 1662, [vi], 54 pages, first and last leaf with some light marginal browning, a few minor marks (generally in good condition), early ownership inscription to blank recto of the double-page engraved plate 'Mary Wherwood given me by my father: 1699', contemporary blind-ruled full plain calf, rubbed and some wear to spine, recased with original spine laid down, outer corners with some wear, small 4to (Qty: 1)Wing E3127a, L3516, M2204, M2205. A collection of astronomical and meteorological observations, including meteors, a comet, a spaceship, earthquakes in Leicestershire, freak tides at London Bridge, whirlwinds, fatal accidents, etc.
Type Specimen. A Specimen of Printing Types, by William Caslon, letter-founder to His Majesty, first edition, Galabin & Baker, 1785, title, dedication and preface leaves plus 64 specimen leaves, all printed to rectos only, a little scattered spotting and light browning, armorial bookplate of Joseph Lane Manby (a little surface loss), all edges gilt, contemporary calf, neatly rebacked and restored with red leather spine label, rubbed, some edge wear, tall 8vo (24 x 15 cm) (Qty: 1)Berry & Johnson, Catalogue of Specimens of Printing Types , p. 19; Bigmore & Wyman I, p. 107; Mosley 55. Copies of this scarce and attractive specimen vary from 63 to 67 leaves.
Moseley (Benjamin). A Treatise of Tropical Diseases; and of the Climate of the West Indies, 1st edition, for T. Cadell, 1787, half-title, errata slip pasted to contents leaf verso, some light spotting, bookplate, contemporary tree calf, rebacked with original spine relaid, a little rubbed, 8vo (Qty: 1)ESTC T135744; Sabin 51050. Benjamin Moseley (1742-1819) was surgeon-general of Jamaica from 1768 to 1784. His treatise was reprinted several times; the first edition is uncommon.
Matthews (John). A Voyage to the River Sierra-Leone, on the Coast of Africa; Containing an account of the Trade and Productions of the Country, and of the Civil and Religious Customs and Manners of the People; in a Series of Letters to a Friend in England ... With an Additional Letter on the Subject of the African Slave Trade, 1st edition, for B. White and Son, and J. Sewell, 1788 , folding engraved chart, folding engraved view, a little light spotting, contemporary ownership inscription at head of title, contemporary half calf, spine repaired, a little rubbed, 8vo (Qty: 1)ESTC T2613; Sabin 46888.
Papacino d'Antoni (Alessandro Vittorio). A Treatise on Gun-Powder; A Treatise on Fire-Arms; and a Treatise on the Service of Artillery in Time of War... translated by Captain Thomson, of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, 1st edition in English, T. and J. Egerton, 1789, half-title, 22 folding engraved plates only (of 24, lacking plate 3 in part II and plate 2 in part III), light water stains, bookplate of Lieutenant General Dickson (possibly Sir Alexander Dickson, 1777-1840), contemporary sprinkled calf, rebacked, original spine relaid (darkened), insect damage at foot of upper cover, 8vo (Qty: 1)ESTC T117286 (tracing six copies in UK libraries).
Cole (Mary). The Lady's Complete Guide; or Cookery and Confectionary in all their Branches. Containing the most approved Receipts, confirmed by Observations and Practice, in every reputable English Book of Cookery now extant ... To which is added ... The Complete Brewer ... also The Family Physician ... new edition improved, London: G. Kearsley, 1789, light dampstaining to title, scattered spotting throughout, hinges split, contemporary sheep, repairs to joints and head & foot of spine, recent red morocco title label, 8vo (Qty: 1)Bitting, p. 94; Cagle 623; ESTC T123422; Maclean, p. 29; (third edition, 1791). The author is described on the title-page as 'cook to the Rt. Hon. the Earl of Drogheda'. 'Mrs Mary Cole deserves praise for being among the first cookery writers to cite in a systematic way the sources of her recipes' (Maclean). Names from earlier in the century, such as Glasse, Raffald, Dalrymple, Clemont, Mason, and Farley appear frequently within the text.
Hepplewhite (Alice). The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide; or a Repository of Designs for Every Article of Household Furniture, in the Newest and most Approved Taste, 2nd edition, I. and J. Taylor, 1789, 125 engraved plates, some light spotting, marginal toning to title, large bookplate ('Freiherrlich Moritz von Bethmann'sche', evidently a member of the Bethmann banking dynasty), contemporary tree calf, neatly rebacked, a little rubbed, folio (Qty: 1)ESTC N43593. Hepplewhite's guide, first published the previous year, was the first furniture pattern-book to have appeared in England since the third edition of Chippendale's Director in 1762, and despite criticism from Sheraton it achieved popularity in America and continental Europe. Rare. ESTC traces nine copies only in libraries world-wide (in addition to six for the first edition.
Paterson (William). A Narrative of Four Journeys into the Country of the Hottentots, and Caffraria, in the Years 1777, 1778, 1779, 2nd edition ('corrected'), printed for J. Johnson, 1790, 19 copper-engraved plates (Bushmen's Habitations, Hottentots, Horned Snake, Camelopardalis, and 15 botanical subjects), folding engraved map at rear with some light spotting and minor waterstain to lower right edge, early ink ownership signature to title of Marcus Gage, contemporary half calf gilt in very good condition, 4to (Qty: 1)Cox I p. 390; ESTC T89158; Mendelssohn II p. 143. An account of four expeditions into the Hottentot Country and Caffraria, containing descriptions of the geography, botany and zoology of the region, as well as the dress and conduct of the natives, in particular the author's encounter with the Caffres and their chief, Khouta, in a region east of the Great Fish River which the explorer Sparrman did not reach (Paterson's and Sparrman's routes are marked on the folding map contained in this work). 'Although the principal feature of the work is a description of the botanical specimens ... there are many interesting notes respecting the natives, with a few remarks on the Dutch colonists' (Mendelssohn). Paterson was later appointed governor of New South Wales but 'historians have rightly judged him more important as a natural scientist than as an administrator' (ODNB).
Long (John). Voyages and Travels of an Indian Interpretor and Trader, describing the Manners and Customs of the North American Indians; with an account of the posts situated on the River Saint Laurence, Lake Ontario, etc. to which is added, A Vocabulary of The Chippeway Language. Names of Furs and Skins, in English and French. A list of words in the Iroquois, Mohegan, Shawanee, and Esquimeaux Tongues, and a table, shewing the Analogy between the Algonkin and Chippeway Languages, 1st edition, printed for the author, 1791, title, dedication, list of subscribers and preface (i-x), errata leaf, folding engraved map of Canada, titled Sketch of the Western Countries of Canada 1791, 295 pages, light offsetting from the engraved map to facing text leaf, title lightly toned, generally a very good copy, modern antique-style half calf gilt, 4to (Qty: 1)Sabin 41878; Howes L443; Vail 878; Staton & Tremaine 597. Large-paper copy. '[Long] lived for a time on the Caughnawaga mission, and fought among the pro-British Indians in the American revolutionary war. He travelled and traded throughout the Upper Country, about Hudson Bay, and returned penniless to England in 1788. His is a graphic record of Indian life and customs and of conditions in the fur trade during the furious competition of the Montreal traders among themselves and with the Hudson's Bay Co.' (Staton & Tremaine). 'Of considerable importance also are his lengthy vocabularies of Inuit, Mohawk, Algonkin, Mohegan, Shawnee, and Ojibwa terms.' Charles A. Bishop, (Dictionary of Canadian Biography)
Saugnier (F. & P.R. de Brisson). Voyages to the Coast of Africa, by mess. Saugnier and Brisson: Containing an account of their shipwreck on board different vessels, and subsequent slavery, and interesting details of the manners of the Arabs of the desert, and of the slave trade as carried on at Senegal and Galam, translated from the French, 1st edition in English, for G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1792, half-title, folding engraved map, a little light spotting, contemporary ownership inscription of Marcus Gage at head of title, contemporary polished calf gilt, red label to spine, 8vo (Qty: 1)Cox I p. 391; ESTC T147513.
Netherlands. The Dutch Drawn to the Life, in I. An exact description and character of the several Provinces of the Netherlands. II. An account of their trade and industry. III. A well-weigh'd re-search into their policy, government and strength. IV. A particular discourse of their religion and customes. V. A close narrative of the way and method whereby they made themselves a free state, under the conduct of the Prince of Aurange: whereunto is added the lives of the 5. last princes. VI. A continued history of the last war, together with their dealings with England, from the year 1612. to the year 1660., 1st edition, printed for Tho[mas] Johnson & H[enry] Marsh, 1664, engraved frontispiece portrait of William of Orange, a little light spotting, contemporary sheep, old shelfmark label to spine, a little rubbed, 12mo (Qty: 1)ESTC R24309; Goldsmiths' 1723; Kress 1133; Wing D2898. Rare anonymous account published on the eve of the Second Anglo-Dutch War (1665-67), and including a long section on trade and fisheries.
Miller (John). The Country Gentleman's Architect, in a Great Variety of New Designs; for cottages, farm-houses, country-houses, villas, lodges for park or garden entrances, and ornamental wooden gates; with plans of the offices belonging each design, distributed with a strict attention to convenience, elegance, and economy, printed for I. and J. Taylor, at the Architectural Library, 1793, printed title, 32 copper-engraved plates, printed explanatory leaf to plates 3-15 only (as issued), 4-page publisher's catalogue bound in at rear (folded), light spotting to title and margins of several plates, modern antique-style half calf, with gilt morocco label to spine, 4to (Qty: 1)Abbey Life 38; Harris 555; Berlin Katalog 2302. First published in 1787, Miller's Country Gentleman's Architect was designed to appeal to the landed gentry and newly-affluent middle class looking for a country retreat, and includes designs for farmhouses and offices, gentlemen's villas, and six designs for park gate lodges, which established a standard for country estate entrances.
Campbell (Patrick). Travels in the Interior Inhabited Parts of North America, 1st edition, Edinburgh: for the author, 1793, half-title, engraved portrait frontispiece of the author (partly hand-coloured with manuscript caption at foot 'Canadian Indian'), 2 engraved plates (one folding, with small stain), folding table, a little light spotting and soiling, untrimmed in original paper-backed marbled boards, a little soiling, light wear to extremities, recent clamshell cloth case, 8vo (Qty: 1)ESTC N13837; Howes C101; Sabin 10264. 'A curious and entertaining book' (Sabin), containing much first-hand information on Canada's First Nations. A Scottish farmer and merchant, Campbell claims to have sailed from Greenock in July 1791 with the intention of exploring for its own sake. Landing at St John's, he travelled on through New Brunswick, Frederick Town, Quebec, Montreal, Kingston, Niagara, Grand River, Genesee County, the Mowhawk River, Albany, New York and New Jersey. Rare: ESTC records only the National Library of Scotland's copy in British and Irish libraries.
Leeds Pottery Pattern Book. Designs of Sundry Articles of Queen's or Cream-colour'd Earthen-Ware, manufactured by Hartley, Greens, and Co. at Leeds Pottery: with a great variety of other articles. The same enamel'd, Printed or Ornamented with Gold to any Pattern; also with Coats of Arms, Cyphers, Landscapes, &c. &c., Leeds, 1794, 3 printed titles in German, French and English, each with 6-page list of plates in German, French and English (forming 24 pages of preliminary text in all), 45 copper-engraved plates (including one folding), paper watermarked with a fleur-de-lys and shield with capital letters L V G below (Lubertus van Gerrevink), some light scattered spotting and offsetting, plate 20 with closed tear to top margin, touching plate area, without loss, folding plate 26 repaired, (without loss), contemporary annotations in ink (in Italian?), to verso of the final plate 45, modern endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary gilt-decorated full tree calf, with gilt morocco label to spine, very slightly rubbed to extremities, large 4to (30.8 x 23.75 cm) (Qty: 1)Rare. A variant issue of the edition published in Leeds in 1794 (although this was undated), which contains 12 pages of text, and 71 plates. The present work lists 152 sauce boats, dishes, table plates, salad and dessert dishes, jugs, mugs, bowls, candlesticks, cutlery, baskets and stands, etc, and a separately numbered sequence of 32 designs for tea ware. First issued in 1783 with only 40 plates, and thus 'one of the earliest pattern books published in England by pottery manufacturers for the use of their travellers', or salesmen, overseas (Solon, Ceramic Literature, 1910, page 196). Given the Italian manuscript notes at the end of the volume, most likely for use in Switzerland or Italy.
Plaw (John). Ferme Ornee; or Rural Improvements, A series of domestic and ornamental designs, suited to parks, plantations, rides, walks, rivers, farms, &c consisting of fences, paddock houses, a bath, a dog-kennel, pavilions, farm-yards, fishing-houses, sporting-boxes, shooting-lodges, single and double cottages, etc. calculated for landscape and picturesque effects, 1st edition, I. and J. Taylor, at the Architectural Library, 1795, 38 sepia aquatint plates, wide margins, 4-page publisher’s catalogue at end (folded at foot), occasional light marginal spotting, untrimmed, early 19th-century engraved bookplate of Sir Michael R. Shaw Stewart to front pastedown (see note), contemporary marbled boards, modern antique-style cream board reback, with paper spine label, rubbed to board edges, 4to (Qty: 1)Provenance: Sir Michael Robert Shaw-Stewart (1826-1903), 7th Baronet of Greenock and Blackhall, Conservative member of parliament for Renfrewshire (1855-65), later lord lieutenant (1869-1903), and prominent freemason. Shaw-Stewart inherited an estate of some 26,400 acres, including Ardgowan House, built between 1798 and 1801 for Sir John Shaw Stewart, 4th Baronet, to a design by William Cairncross, who had been Robert Adam’s assistant during the building of Culzean Castle. Abbey Life 48; Berlin Katalog 2305. Not in Archer or Harris.
Bolton (George). Remarks on the Present Defective State of Fire-Arms, shewing the danger to those who carry them: together with an explanation of a newly invented Patent Gun-Lock, by which all the present disadvantages are removed, and simplicity, security and durability substituted, 1st edition, printed for the author by T. Egerton, 1795, 88 pp., bound without A1 (part title or blank?) K4 (blank) and errata leaf at end, one or two light spots, bookplate (see note), all edges gilt, contemporary red morocco gilt, a few light stains, 8vo (Qty: 1)Provenance: Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (1767-1820), son of King George III and father of Queen Victoria (bookplate). ESTC T144053; Riling 321. 'Describes the Bolton flintlock, interesting chiefly in that it could be assembled without screws' (Riling). Very scarce: no other copy seen at auction since 1978; ten institutional copies traced world-wide by ESTC.
Martin (Sarah). The New Experienced English-Housekeeper, for the use and ease of Ladies, Housekeepers, Cooks, &c. Written purely from her own practice by Mrs. Sarah Martin, Many Years Housekeeper to the Late Freeman Bower Esq. of Bawtry. Being an Entire New Collection of Original Receipts which have Never Appeared in Print, in Every Branch of Cookery, Confectionary, &c., 1st edition, Doncaster: printed for the Authoress by D. Boys, and Sold by Mess. F. & C. Rivington, St. Paul's Church Yard, London, 1795, [2], 173, [19]pp., half-title and list of subscribers, early manuscript correction to recipe for Pound Cake on page 75 (L2 recto), some light dampstains mostly towards rear of volume, near contemporary half calf, joints cracked at head & foot, 8vo (Qty: 1)Axford, p. 293; Bitting, p. 312; Cagle 860; ESTC 81837; Maclean, p. 95 (reference to a frontispiece is an error); Oxford, p. 123. A rare provincial imprint, which names 224 individual subscribers, most of them women and resident in Yorkshire, Northumberland, Lincolnshire or Cheshire, altogether accounting for 254 copies. The recipes are divided into nine chapters, and in the preface Mrs Martin refers without apology to the fact that her book was sold at a higher price than was customary. A second edition of 1800 in fact appears to have been a reissue; there was another edition in 1803.
Hearne (Samuel). A Journey from Prince of Wales's Fort in Hudson's Bay, to the Northern Ocean. Undertaken by Order of the Hudson's Bay Company, for the Discovery of Copper Mines, a North West Passage, &c. In the Years 1769, 1770, 1771, & 1772, 1st edition, A. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1795, large folding engraved map with routes coloured in outline, 4 folding enraved plans, 4 folding engraved plates, publisher's advertisement leaf with Directions to Binder to verso at end, small marginal repair to one plan, contents leaf and at gutter of page 241, occasional light spotting, top edge gilt, later maroon half morocco gilt, joints and edges a little rubbed, 4to (Qty: 1)ESTC T146967; Hill I p.141; Sabin 31181 (with incorrect plate count). Large-paper copy. 'It was the first of a long series of Arctic voyages and travels which reflect so much honor on the British Press. Its publication is due to the celebrated explorer La Perouse who captured Fort Albany, Hudson's Bay and found the MS. of Hearne. The fort was afterwards surrendered to the British, but La Perouse stipulated for the publication of this work by the Hudson's Bay Company, which stipulation was honorably fulfilled in this beautiful volume ... The author will always be remembered as the first white man that ever gazed on the dreary expanse of the Arctic or Frozen Ocean from the northern shores of the Continent of America' (Sabin).
Le Vaillant (François). New Travels into the Interior Parts of Africa, by the way of the Cape of Good Hope, in the years 1783, 84 and 85, 3 volumes, 1st edition in English, 1796, half-titles (one repaired), folding engraved map with routes in outline colour, 22 engraved plates, including 6 folding, occasional light offsetting and spotting, contemporary ownership inscriptions of Marcus Gage at head of titles, later cat's-paw calf by Mackenzie, Dublin (pencil note at front of volume 1), spines slightly faded, red and green labels, 8vo (Qty: 3)ESTC 87469; Mendelssohn I pp. 890-92. During his second expedition to southern Africa, undertaken on behalf of the Dutch East India Company, Le Vaillant (1753-1824) travelled through Namaqualand, Damaraland, Bechcuanaland and the Kalahari Desert.
Pratt [Samuel Jackson]. Family Secrets; Literary and Domestic, 5 volumes, 1st edition, printed for T. N. Longman, 1797, volume 1 pp. 182 and 214 with errata supplied in manuscript, volume 3 p. v with old repair in gutter, volume 5 C6 lower outer corner torn away affecting catchword and one word in text recto, M6 with similar chip to no loss, edges sprinkled red, contemporary French tan half calf, smooth spines gilt in compartments, twin labels, speckled yellow paper sides, spines rolled, sides slightly rubbed, a little light rubbing and wear to extremities, 12mo (17.2 x 10 cm) (Qty: 5)Block p. 197; ESTC T85829. Rare five-decker novel by the prolific writer, actor and social activist also known under the pseudonym Courtney Melmoth. ESTC traces five copies only in UK libraries. For another work by the author see lot 268.
Smith (Charlotte Turner). Rural Walks: in Dialogues. Intended for the Use of Young Persons, 2 volumes in 1, 4th edition, printed by A. Strahan for T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davies, 1800, together with: ibid., Rambles Farther: a Continuation of Rural Walks: in Dialogues. Intended for the Use of Young Persons, 2 volumes in 1, 2nd edition, printed by A. Strahan for T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davies, 1800, 2 advertisement leaves to rear of Rambles Farther a little light spotting to each, all edges gilt, contemporary straight-grain red morocco gilt, front cover of each lettered 'Reward of Merit' within octagonal panel , rear covers respectively lettered 'Anna Maria Wigley 1806' and 'Edmund Wigley 1806' within similar panels, a little rubbing to joints and tips, 12mo (14.6 x 8 cm) (Qty: 2)Block p. 230 (for the first editions, 1795 and 1796 respectively); ESTC T165740 ( Rural Walks ; four copies traced) & T98235 ( Rambles Farther; one copy traced, at the British Library); Osborne I p. 305 (first edition of Rural Walks ; second edition of Rambles Farther ). A splendid pair of matching Regency bindings evidently done for two young siblings.
Davy (Humphry). Researches, Chemical and Philosophical; Chiefly concerning Nitrous Oxide, or Dephlogisticated Nitrous Air, and its Respiration, 1st edition, printed for J. Johnson, 1800, engraved frontispiece, errata leaf at end, some light spotting and water stains, bookplate, contemporary half calf, spine and edges a little rubbed, 8vo (Qty: 1)Dibner Heralds of Science 128; Garrison-Morton 5646; Norman 607, Waller 11113; Wellcome II, p. 436. The author's first important work. 'Davy, apprenticed as a surgeon-apothecary, published the above at age 22. Two years earlier, he experimented with various gases at the Medical Pneumatic Institution in Bristol, to deternine their medical properties. He discovered that pure nitrous oxide (laughing gas) was respirable and himself breathed large quantities of it with exhilarating effect. He observed that 'it may probably be used with advantage in surgical operations' (Dibner).
Mollard (John). The Art of Cookery made easy and refined; comprising ample directions for preparing every article requisite for furnishing the tables, 2nd edition, London: Printed for the Author, 1802, half-title present, 12 engraved plates of bills of fare for each month of the year, front blank with ownership signature S. Wharton dated 1805, some light toning and occasional spotting, edges untrimmed, 20th century navy blue half calf gilt by P.B. Sanford, 8vo (Qty: 1)Bitting, p.328; Cagle 881; Oxford, p.131; Vicaire 601. First published in 1801. John Mollard, 'lately one of the proprietors of Freemasons' tavern, Great Queen Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields; now removed to Dover Street, Piccadilly, formerly Thomas's'. Page vii of the preface lists the qualities of an accomplished cook in the preface, "acute taste, a fertile invention, and a rigid attention to cleanliness".
Michaux (Francois Andre). Travels to the west of the Alleghany Mountains, in the states of Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessea, and back to Charleston, by the Upper Carolines ... undertaken, in the year 1802, under the auspices of His Excellency M. Chaptal, 2nd edition in English, B. Crosby & Co., 1805, half-title, contemporary ownership inscription of Marcus Gage at head of title, a little light spotting, contemporary mottled calf gilt, 8vo (Qty: 1)Howes M-579; Sabin 48705.
Cadet de Gassicourt (Charles-Louis). Cours Gastronomique, ou les diners de Manant-ville, Ouvrage Anecdotique, Philosophique et Litte?raire, 2nd edition, Paris: Capelle et Renand, 1809, folding engraved plate of the gastranomic areas of France, lacking half-title, short repaired closed tear to page 361/362 of index, bound with: [ Grimod de La Reynie?re, Alexandre-Balthazar-Laurent] , Manuel des Amphitryons; contenant un traite? de la dissection des viandes a? table, la nomenclature des menus les plus nouveaux pour chaque saison, et des éle?mens de politesse gourmande, 1st edition, Paris: Capelle et Renand, 1808, engraved frontispiece and 16 plates, occasional light scattered spotting, marbled endpapers with gilt morocco ownership label of Ann Dixon of Newtown to upper pastedown, contemporary calf, elaborate gilt decorated spine with morocco labels, bumped, front joint slightly cracked at head, 8vo (Qty: 1)Cadet de Gassicourt: Cagle 112; Bitting, p.71; Vicaire 137. Grimod de la Reynière; Simon BG 305; Bitting p.203; Vicaire 427. First and only edition, divided into three parts, the first containing dissection of meats and illustrated with 16 plates, the second part including chapters on menus, and the third chapter outlining the well-bred gourmand.
Burney [Sarah Harriet]. Traits of Nature. In Five Volumes, 1st edition, for Henry Colburn, 1812, bound without half-titles, retaining advertisement leaf to rear of volume 1, very occasional light spotting, volume 3 leaves C6-7 loosening, volume 5 final leaf closely trimmed along bottom edges shaving a few letters of advertisement verso, contemporary sprinkled calf, gilt spines, twin morocco labels, ribbon border gilt to sides, superficial crack to foot of front joint of volume 2, 12mo (17.6 x 10.2 cm) (Qty: 5)Provenance: bookplates of Frances Mary Richardson Currer (1785-1861), 'England's earliest female bibliophile' (De Ricci, English Collectors of Books and Manuscripts , p. 141) and the inspiration for Charlotte Brontë's pseudonym, Currer Bell. At her family seat of Eshton Hall, Yorkshire, Currer built a library which according to Dibdin placed her 'at the head of all female collectors in Europe' ( Reminiscences of a Literary Life, II, p. 949). She was also a prolific local benefactress, donating to the school attended by the Brontë siblings and possibly helping their father Patrick pay off his debts in 1821. Block pp. 31-2 (with the erroneous date 1813); not in Sadleir or Wolff. Burney's first novel to be published under her own name, and her third overall. Its success encouraged Colburn to offer £100 per volume for her next work, though generally her 'contemporary and posthumous reputation suffered by comparison with that of her more famous sister novelist, Mme D'Arblay, and her work, about which she herself was diffident, has been too much undervalued' (ODNB).
Bentham (Jeremy). Chrestomathia: being a Collection of Papers, explanatory of the Design of an Institution, proposed to be set on Foot, under the name of the Chrestomathic Day School, 1st collected edition, Payne and Foss, and R. Hunter, 1816-17, 2 parts in 1 volume, half-title, duplicate half-title after p. [xxii], advertisement leaf, section-title to 'Chrestomathic Tables,Table II', corrigenda leaf to part 2, 5 folding tables, light spotting to outer leaves, tables variably spotted and offset, one of them with short closed tear to inner fold, occasional marginal finger-soiling, engraved bookplate of Richard Davey with motto 'E perseverantia honor', contemporary tan calf, front joint rubbed, short crack to foot, surface-abrasion to front board, 8vo (21.6 x 13.1 cm) (Qty: 1)Second edition of the first part (originally published privately the year before), first edition of the second part.
Hall (Basil). Account of a Voyage of Discovery to the West Coat of Corea, and the Great Loo-Choo Island, 1st edition, John Murray, 1818, half-title, 8 hand-coloured aquatint plates including frontispiece, 2 further plates (uncoloured aquatint and line engraving), 5 maps (3 folding), half-title spotted, light spotting to subsequent preliminary text-leaves, a few of the colour plates slightly toned or offset, a few lacking tissue-guards, frontispiece tissue-guard renewed, engraved plate and maps toned and offset, 19th-century half calf, rebacked, corners worn, 4to (26 x 21.1 cm) (Qty: 1)Provenance: David Hume, Baron Hume (bap. 1757-1838), jurist and judge, and nephew of the philosopher, with twin ownership inscriptions, 'David Hume 1818' and 'Baron Hume 1824' to the title-page; Hume gained his title on his appointment as baron of the exchequer in 1822. Abbey Travel 558; Cordier Sinica 3009; Prideaux pp. 251 & 338; Tooley 241. Hall captained the brig Lyra on its mission to escort Lord Amherst's embassy to China (1816-17). His book 'describes this commission, his explorations in the little known eastern seas, and his visit to Canton (Guangzhou)' (ODNB), as well as an interview with Napoleon on St Helena on the return journey.
Gurney (Joseph John). Notes on a Visit Made to Some of the Prisons in Scotland and the North of England, in company with Elizabeth Fry; with some General Observations on the Subject of Prison Discipline, 1st edition, Archibald Constable and Co., 1819, some light spotting, modern half calf gilt, 8vo (Qty: 1)
Aspin (Jehoshaphat). The Naval and Military Exploits which have distinguished the reign of George the Third, 1st edition, printed for Samuel Leigh, 1820, hand-coloured aquatint frontispiece, 35 hand-coloured aquatint medallion plates, some light offsetting, bookplate of Martin & Josephine Orskey, all edges gilt, later red morocco gilt by Morell, joints slightly rubbed, 12mo (Qty: 1)Abbey Life 350; Prideaux pp. 14, 326; Tooley 70 ('The illustrations are all circular, about 2 1/2 inches in diameter,and most delicately engraved'). Contains the two extra plates, 'Vittoria' and 'Pampeluna', often absent and possibly issued later: they are not mentioned in Abbey and Tooley considered the work 'complete' without them.
Type Specimen. Specimen of Printing Types by Caslon & Livermore, Letter-founders, Mosley Chiswall Street, London, Bensley, Printer, [1822?], title, advertisement and partly-folding announcement of partnership leaves, 131 plate specimen leaves, printed on rectos only, some occasional spotting and light browning, partnership announcement leaf inscribed 'English Script' in a contemporary hand to upper margin, printed date 'September 20, 1821' deleted and 'Jan 1, 1822' written beneath, hinges cracked, morocco-backed boards with printed title within ornamental border to upper cover, soiling and edge wear, spine with vertical split and cracked on joints, 8vo (Qty: 1)Mosley 70 locates one copy (Barker) with 137 leaves and the date on the upper wrapper. Presumably the first edition for this printing partnership. The earliest copy WorldCat locates is one tentatively dated 1823 held by the National Library of Scotland.
Manby (George William). Journal of a Voyage to Greenland, in the Year 1821, 1st edition, G. and W. B Whittaker, 1822, folding hand-coloured map (slight partial toning to flap), 20 lithographic plates after J. D. Harding, illustrations, a little light offsetting and spotting, bookplate of James Donald and Lilford Library label to front pastedown, original boards, spine label chipped, some edge wear, 4to (Qty: 1)Sabin 44195; not in Abbey. A scarce whaling and Arctic item, and a strikingly illustrated account of Captain Scoresby's voyage on the Baffin, undertaken to test his new harpoon design.
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