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Bohr (Niels) On the Theory of the Decrease of Velocity of Moving Electrified Particles on Passing Through Matter, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author on front cover, offprint from the Philosophical Magazine, 6th series, vol.25 no.145, pp.10-31, original printed wrappers, preserved in modern cloth drop-back box with small leather book-label of Haven O'More, 8vo, 1913.⁂ A fine and rare presentation copy of the foundation of Bohr's atomic theory. Calculating the decrease in velocity of Alpha particles fired at atoms, Bohr here shows that the decrease depends on the electron structure of the atoms (and in particular their number and frequencies) - a theoretical result in agreement with the empirical data about the atoms.

Bohr (Niels) On the Constitution of Atoms and Molecules, first edition, 3 author offprints from the Philosophical Magazine, 6th series, vol.26, pp.1-26, 476-502 and 857-875 bound together in contemporary wrappers with presentation inscription from the author to Kasimir Fajans on upper cover, rebacked in cloth, preserved in modern cloth drop-back box with leather book-label of Haven O'More, [PMM 411], 8vo, 1913.⁂ The birth of modern atomic theory - a rare presentation copy of Bohr's foundational work on the structure of the atom. Building upon the general theory of the Rutherford model and applying Planck's Quantum Theory, Bohr introduced three postulates: 1. An electron can revolve around its nucleus only in certain special orbits; 2. the ordinary electron revolves about its nucleus in an invariable orbit, without radiating or absorbing energy; and 3. radiation takes place when and only when the electron falls from an orbit of greater energy to one of less energy. The theory was first applied to the hydrogen atom which has only one electron revolving around the positive nucleus, but has an indefinite number of allowable orbits that were mechanically possible.

Bohr (Niels) On The Quantum Theory of Line Spectra, 3 parts, first edition, part 1 presentation copy inscribed by the author on upper cover, offprints from Memoires de l'Academie Royale des Sciences et des Lettres de Danemark, original printed wrappers with "Separate Copy" in upper left corner of each front cover, very slightly toned and chipped, preserved together in modern cloth drop-back box with small leather book-label of Haven O'More, 4to, Copenhagen, 1918-22.⁂ Rare in such condition and with an autograph presentation inscription, here to Kasimir Fajans. One of Bohr's most important papers and the basis for Bohr's Nobel Prize. These papers give the first clear formulation of his 'correspondence principle' establishing the limit agreement of quantum and classical physics.

Boole (George) An Investigation of the Laws of Thought on which are founded the Mathematical Theories of Logic and Probabilities, first edition, errata leaf, 8pp. publisher's catalogue at end, original black cloth, spine ends expertly repaired, preserved in fleece-lined cloth drop-back box with leather book-label of Haven O'More, [Norman 266; Origins of Cyberspace 2248vo, London & Cambridge, 1854. ⁂ A fine copy of one of the landmarks of science. Bertrand Russell remarked that "pure mathematics was discovered by George Boole in [this] work." "Boole invented the first practical system of logic in algebraic form, which enabled more advances in logic to be made in the decades of the nineteenth century than in the twenty-two centuries preceding. Boole's work led to the creation of set theory and probability theory in mathematics, to the philosophical work of Peirce, Russell, Whitehead and Wittgenstein, and to computer technology via the master's thesis of C.E. Shannon (1937), who recognized that the true/false values in Boole's two valued algebra were analogous to the open and closed states of electric circuits. This invention of the binary digit or "bit" made possible the development of the digital computer" (Norman). 2019 is the 200th anniversary of Boole's birth.This issue with errata leaf at end of contents; with L2 and Q8 cancels (as usual); with 8pp. catalogue (undated); without the 'note' leaf; title with Walton and Maberly imprint as well as Macmillan and Co.; bound in blind-stamped black cloth without the central lozenge and without Boole's name on spine.Provenance: Hamilton Owen Rendel (bookplate and ink name on endpaper); H.D. Williams (pencil inscription on front pastedown).

Boscovich (Ruggiero Giuseppe) Theoria Philosophia Naturalis, first Venice edition, title in red and black with engraved vignette, 4 folding engraved plates, ink library stamps to verso of title, one lower margin and verso of plates, small leather book-label of Haven O'More, contemporary mottled sheep, rubbed, extremities worn, [Riccardi I/1, 180; Honeyman Coll. 428; PMM 203 1st ed.], 4to, Venice, ex Typographia Remondiniana, 1763.⁂ A foundation text of atomic physics, Boscovich's Theoria is the first general mathematical theory of atomism. The definitive edition, printed under Boscovich's personal supervision. "Boskovich's theory influenced the position of nineteenth-century field physics with regard to the relations between space and matter; it was employed by Faraday and Kelvin, and J. J. Thomson used its curve of forces to introduce the earliest concepts of atomic physics" (Norman).

Boscovich (Ruggiero Giuseppe) A Theory of Natural Philosophy, first edition in English, parallel text in Latin and English, frontispiece, illustrations, leather book-label of Haven O'More, original green cloth, a fine copy, folio, Chicago, 1922.

De Broglie (Louis) Ondes et Mouvements, first edition, half-title, 4pp. advertisements at end, original printed wrappers, a little browned and chipped at edges, but generally in very good condition, preserved in modern cloth drop-back box with small leather book-label of Haven O'More, [PMM 417], 8vo, Paris, 1926. ⁂ De Broglie won the Nobel Prize in 1929 for the wave theory presented in this work and other articles. An important book in the context of the wave-particle duality debate. Schrodinger's wave equation, used throughout quantum physics, is an adaptation of De Broglie's work.

Einstein (Albert) Ist die Trägheit eines Körpers von seinem Energieinhalt abhängig?, first edition, in Annalen der Physik, vol 18 pp. 639-641, small leather book-label of Haven O'More, original roan-backed boards, some rubbing and scuffing but binding very sound, preserved in modern calf-edged cloth slip-case, 8vo, Leipzig, 1905.⁂ The equivalence of energy and matter proved, the basis on which Einstein developed the formula E=mc2. The entire bound journal volume.

Einstein (Albert) Uber die spezielle und die allgemeine Relativitätstheorie, first edition, a few ink and pencil annotations, original printed wrappers, minor tears to spine/joints, but generally in fine condition, preserved in modern cloth drop-back box with small leather book-label of Haven O'More, 8vo, Braunschweig, Vieweg & Sohn, 1917.⁂ A lovely copy of the only comprehensive survey by Einstein of his own theory, and his most widely known work. "Because paper was scarce in wartime Germany, the edition was small. But the book evidently filled a need. By May 1918, with Germany hard-pressed, blockaded, and starving, the publisher was already contemplating a third printing. None too hopefully he requested paper for as many as 3000 copies and the German government made the paper available." (Hoffmann, Einstein).

Einstein (Albert) The Meaning of Relativity, first edition, translated by Edwin Plimpton Adams, half-title with list of 'Books on Relativity' to verso, 8pp. publisher's catalogue at end, small leather book-label of Haven O'More, original cloth, 8vo, 1922.⁂ This work is the English translation of four lectures Einstein gave at Princeton in 1921. The English edition precedes the American edition.

Euclid.- Proclus (Diadochus) In Primum Euclidis Elementorum librum Commentariorum, first edition in Latin, translated by Francisco Barozzi, collation: *-**4 A-Z a-o4 complete with final colophon leaf, woodcut vignette of Hermes and Athena holding a phoenix on title with full-page woodcut portrait of the translator within historiated border on verso, woodcut initials and fine decorative woodcut chapter-headings, diagrams, woodcut printer's device on colophon, old blue ink stamps to title, generally a clean and crisp copy, small leather book-label of Haven O'More, modern boards, spine ends chipped, folio (296 x 198mm.), Padua, Gratiosi Perchacini, 1560.⁂ Rare and important commentary on the first book of Euclid: 'the earliest contribution to the history of mathematics' (DSB). It was translated into Latin by Francesco Barozzi, a humanist, mathematician and astronomer, whose translation provides a text substantially more complete and correct than the editio princeps, printed at Basel in 1533, since it is based on superior manuscripts. Barozzi finished the translation at the age of only 22, having already lectured on Sacrobosco's Sphaera at the University of Padua in 1559. Later he translated the work of Hero and Archimedes and wrote a Cosmographia, but was condemned for sorcery by the Inquisition in 1587 for having caused torrential rainstorms in his native Crete. Literature: Adams P2138; Mortimer, Italian 403; Riccardi I, 82; EDIT 16 CNCE 33726Provenance: "Del Colleg. de C.R.M. di S. Gio: di Duce d'Anagni" (ink inscription on title).

Field (George) Chromatics or, an Essay on the Analogy and Harmony of Colours, first edition, hand-coloured engraved frontispiece, 5 engraved plates in two states, one state hand-coloured, hand-coloured illustrations, advertisement leaf at end, some light soiling and marginal browning, small leather book-label of Haven O'More, modern cloth, 4to, Printed for the author, by A.J. Valpy, 1817.⁂ Important and beautifully produced work on colour theory. Complete with the hand-coloured frontispiece which is often lacking.

Lorentz (Hendrik Antoon) Versuch einer Theorie der electrischen und optischen Erscheinungen in bewegten Körpern, first edition, contemporary cloth-backed marbled boards, small leather book-label of Haven O'More, [PMM 378b], 8vo, Leiden, E.J. Brill, 1895.⁂ One of Lorentz's major statements - of seminal importance for the Theory of Relativity. Lorentz here first postulates the contraction of moving charged particles. Lorentz here further introduces the electrodynamic "Lorentz force" and affirms that the mass of a charged particle depends upon its volume.

Lorentz (Hendrik Antoon) The Theory of Electrons, and its Applications to the Phenomena of Light and Radiant Heat, first edition, small leather book-label of Haven O'More at end, original cloth, 8vo, Leipzig &c., 1909.⁂ A fine copy of this important work on electrodynamics. Lorentz's theory of the electron "completed the pre-relativistic theory of the electromagnetic field" and thus paved the way for the Theory of Relativity. His work in electron theory has important application to the theory of elementary particles and solid-state physics.

Maxwell (James Clerk ) A Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism, 2 vol., first edition, half-titles, 20 lithograph plates, illustrations, vol.1 errata slip, vol.2 with 16pp. publisher's catalogue at end, occasional light foxing, each vol. with small leather book-label of Haven O'More, original cloth, extremities slightly rubbed, spines slightly faded, [PMM 355; Norman 1466; Wheeler 1872; Grolier/Horblit 72], 8vo, Oxford, Clarendon Press Series, 1873.⁂ An excellent copy of Maxwell's scarce and highly important work on the electromagnetic theory of light. Maxwell "may well be judged the greatest theoretical physicist of the 19th century...Einstein's work on relativity was founded directly upon Maxwell's electromagnetic theory; it was this that led him to equate Faraday with Galileo and Maxwell with Newton." PMM. "Maxwell's Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism is probably, after Newton's Principia, the most renowned book in the history of physics. It was published in 1873 and has been in continuous use ever since. In 1000 pages of crisply written text and mathematics it encompasses virtually everything that was known about electricity and magnetism. It has inspired most of the work done in the subject ever since" (Basil Mahon, The Man Who Changed Everything: The Life of James Clerk Maxwell ).Provenance: Horace Todd, Pembroke College, Cambridge (ink inscription on half-titles, later crossed through); J. Vint (ink name on titles.

Mendeleev (Dmitrij Ivanovič ) Die periodische Gesetzmässigkeit der chemischen Elemente, [The Periodic Table], first edition in German, in Annalen der Chemie und Pharmacie, vol 8. pp.133-229, the Periodic table on p.149 and 151, ink stamp to upper corner of first page of paper and title, leather book-label of Haven O'More, contemporary half roan, 8vo, Leipzig and Heidelberg, 1872. ⁂ One of the landmark papers in the history of Chemistry. The first publication in a western language of Mendeleev's paper announcing the periodicity of elements - it was translated from the Russian by Felix Wreden, originally published in the Journal of the Russian Chemical Society, vol.3 pp.25-56. This was a more complete table than any previously compiled and the paper included descriptions and predictions of the properties of several undiscovered elements.

Rutherford (Ernest) The Scattering of Alpha and Beta Particles by Matter and the Structure of the Atom, first edition, offprint from the Philosophical Magazine 6th series, vol.21, pp.669-688, disbound with old tape marks and repairs/reback to spine, 1911; The Structure of the Atom, first edition, presentation copy inscribed "With the author's compliments" on upper cover, offprint from the Philosophical Magazine 6th series, vol.27, pp.488-498, original printed wrappers, slight abrasions from removal of tape to both covers near to spine, 1914; together preserved in modern cloth drop-back box with small leather book-label of Haven O'More at front and rear, [PMM 411], 8vo⁂ The discovery of the atomic nucleus and the structure of the atom. "In 1911, as a result of bombarding goldfoil with alpha particles, Rutherford formulated the hypothesis of the nuclear construction of the atom which is the basis of all subsequent work in atomic physics and chemistry. Most of the alpha particles passed through the foil, but some bounced back. Rutherford interpreted the bouncing in terms of his theory. Those that went through were simply passing through the planetary systems of electrons, while those that bounced back had hit, or interacted with, a nucleus." (PMM).The second paper, a rare presentation copy, deals with certain points in connection with the nucleus theory of the atom which he had purposely omitted from the 1911 paper.The first appearance in print of two of the most far-reaching discovery reports ever published, both from the library of Kasimir Farjans, the first with his name in pencil on upper cover, the second with some pencil annotations ?in his hand.

Rutherford (Ernest) Collision of Alpha Particles with Light Atoms, first edition, very rare offprint from the Philosophical Magazine 6, vol.37 pp.537-587, original printed wrappers with cloth spine, preserved in modern cloth drop-back box with small leather book-label of Haven O'More, [PMM 411], 8vo, 1919. ⁂ The splitting of the atom and the discovery of the proton - the first report of atomic fission. Rutherford here reports that hydrogen nuclei were released in the collision of Alpha particles with nitrogen atoms. Rutherford conceived these hydrogen nuclei to be elementary particles and called them "Protons". Very rare in offprint form.A fine association copy of this ground-breaking work - from the library of Kasimir Fajans (Polish American physical chemist, 1887-1975). With the misprint "hydrogen" instead of "nitrogen" on upper cover.

Thomson (Joseph John) Electricity and Matter, first edition, half-title, illustrations and diagrams, small leather book-label of Haven O'More, original cloth, extremities very slightly rubbed, 8vo, 1904.⁂ The discoverer of the electron, Thomson bridged matter and electricity via the electron. His concept of the atom was the famous "plum pudding" model (undone by Rutherford and Bohr).First edition of the Silliman Memorial Lectures delivered at Yale in May 1903. Provenance: J.Ridgway, Trinity College, Cambridge (ink inscription on front pastedown, dated 1904).

Wallace (Alfred Russell) Darwinism: An Exposition of the Theory of Natural Selection, first edition, half-title, portrait frontispiece, folding map, illustrations and diagrams, armorial bookplate dated 1886 and smal leather book-label of Haven O'More, contemporary green half morocco over marbled boards by C.Cross ('binder to the Queen'), t.e.g., 8vo, 1889.

Doves Press.- Pollard (Alfred W.) Cobden-Sanderson and the Doves Press, number 2 of 27 copies with a specimen leaf on vellum, from an edition limited to 339, printed in red and black in cloister Lightface, specimen leaf from the Doves Press 'Hamlet' (printed in red and black with a large initial "W" in green supplied by hand by Edward Johnston) tipped in at beginning, leather book-label of Haven O'More, original vellum, ruled in gilt, by Hübel & Denck of Leipzig, t.e.g., others uncut, spine very slightly soiled, with 11pp. prospectus in original blue printed wrappers preserved in later Japanese paper-covered drop-back box, folio, San Francisco, John Henry Nash, 1929.⁂ An excellent copy with one of the choicest specimens on vellum, in this case the first page of Hamlet featuring the entry of the ghost of Hamlet's father. Very rare in deluxe format.

Whistler (Rex) Engravings...for Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels Printed from the Original Plates, Introduction by Anthony Rota, out-of series copy (not for sale) from an edition limited to 100 copies on hand-made paper, this one of 26 unnumbered copies with one of the original copper plates, engraved title-vignette and 25 engraved sheets comprising 12 plates, 5 maps, 4 head- & 4 tail-pieces by Rex Whistler, the 12 plates hand-coloured, loose as issued, with copper plate in recessed panel inside rear board and printer's original paper wrapping featuring the engraving mounted inside front board (soiled), a little oxidisation to plate and loose from panel, together in original half viridian morocco drop-back box, slight fading to spine, large 4to, Harrison's for H.M.Fletcher, 1970. ⁂ Whistler's illustrated version of Swift's Gulliver's Travels was his magnum opus, first published by the Cresset Press in 1930 with 195 copies on hand-made paper and 10 on vellum, and one of the most magnificent English illustrated books of the 20th century. It was apparently inspired by Richard Bentley's Designs for Six Poems by Mr T.Gray of 1753 and Whistler drew the illustrations within elaborate rococo frames, each one different, many reflecting his love of Baroque architecture. He spent months on the detailed pen and ink drawings; according to his brother Laurence he sat up all night drawing one wheatsheaf. The original copper plates were bought by bookseller H.M.Fletcher who issued this suite of the illustrations in 1970.The copper plate is for 'He cuts with his knife the cables that fasten the anchors, receiving above two hundred shots in his face and hands', from the Voyage to Lilliput.

Fables.- Dialoges of Creatures Moralysed (The), collation: [flower]4 A-X4 2A-2T4, first edition in English, this copy lacking all before C1 (but for B2) and Q1, upper half of T2, Aa2-4, Pp1-4 and Tt1-4 (in total most of 23 leaves), printed in black letter, woodcut initials and numerous illustrations, with illustrated title and penultimate leaf with colophon supplied in good facsimile, most missing leaves replaced with blank leaves, soiled and water-stained, C3 defective at lower edge with loss to signature and large initial on verso, D1 with ink stains and torn at foot (repaired without loss), M signature slightly torn and defective at upper outer corner just touching text (old repairs), wormhole to Ss3 & 4 affecting a couple of letters, cropped, with early 20th century manuscript notes loosely inserted, modern black morocco, upper cover slightly marked, [STC 6815], small 4to (170 x 115mm.), [Antwerp, Jan van Doesborch], [c.1530]; sold not subject to return⁂ Rare collection of Italian 14th century fables, usually found incomplete.

Donne (John) Ignatius his Conclave: or, His Inthronisation in a late Election in Hell..., third edition, woodcut initials, ornaments, a little browned at beginning and end, 2 old ink transcriptions of "Inthronisation" to title (slightly cropped), a few side-notes shaved, old ink signature to front pastedown, 19th century roan-backed marbled boards, spine ruled and titled in gilt, a little rubbed, [Keynes 8; STC 7029], 12mo, [by Augustine Mathewes] for Iohn Marriott, and are to be sold by W.Sheares, 1634.⁂ First published in 1611 this is the first edition with Donne's name on the title. "A vigorous, amusing, and sometimes scurrilous satire". Keynes.

Hall (Thomas) Comarum akosmia. The Loathsomenesse of Long Haire...with an Appendix against Painting, Spots, Naked Breasts, &c., first edition, browned, lacking front free endpaper, contemporary sprinkled sheep, rubbed and stained, [Wing H429], 12mo, by J.G. for Nathanael Webb and William Grantham, 1654.

Education.- Tryon (Thomas) A New Method of Educating Children: or, Rules and Directions for the Well Ordering and Governing Them, during their Younger Years, first edition, title foxed, a little browned, cropped affecting head-lines and occasionally with slight loss to first lines or fore-edges, mostly to preface or 'Further Thoughts...' at end but without loss to sense, final leaf with author's name Andrew Prime to 'Further Thoughts' crossed out in ink, modern panelled russet calf, spine titled in gilt, [Wing T3190], 12mo, for J.Salusbury...and J.Harris, 1695.⁂ Rare work by Thomas Tryon (1634-1703), a hatter who founded a mystical movement known as 'Tryonism' which promoted temperance, pacifism and vegetarianism, influencing Benjamin Franklin in his youth. One of many books he wrote, this work on education concerns language training, diet for "breeding women" and children, and a liberal attitude towards discipline. ESTC lists 7 copies in the UK and 6 in America.

Pomet (Pierre) A Compleat History of Druggs, 2 vol., first edition in English, titles in red & black, list of subscribers, 86 engraved plates, advertisement leaf at end of vol.2, some soiling and staining, worming to inner margin at beginning of both vol., a few plates shaved, some in vol.2 browned, plate 51 defective at lower outer corner with slight loss to image, plates 69 & 70 with small holes, contemporary panelled calf, rubbed and stained, corners worn, rebacked, new endpapers, [Hunt 428; Wellcome IV 411; Not in Sabin], 4to, for R.Bonwicke [& others], 1712. ⁂ The most complete materia medica of its time, by the chief druggist to Louis XIV, listing vegetables, animals and minerals with their pharmaceutical benefits. The work includes a catalogue of seeds brought back from America, and descriptions and plates of sugar-refining, indigo & tobacco preparation, bee-keeping, silk-manufacture, and whaling.

Married Man's Answer (The) to the Batchelor's Estimate of the Expences of a Married Life, first edition, 10pp., slight soiling, disbound, folio, Printed for T. Payne, 1729.⁂ Extremely rare. ESTC locates the Boston Public Library copy only; WorldCat locates UCLA copy only. A second edition of the same year seems almost as rare. The Batchelor's Estimate was written by Edward Ward.

Canals.- Whitworth (Richard) The Advantages of Inland Navigation...to shew that an Inland Navigation may be easily effected between the three great Ports of Bristol, Liverpool, and Hull, first edition, presentation copy from the author to John Turton with Turton's ink inscription at head of title (and others to front free endpaper), folding engraved portrait of the Duke of Bridgewater, 4 folding tables of furnaces & forges, manufactures & merchandizes, expenses, & landowners, large folding engraved map with routes supplied in red or green, browned and soiled, slight worming to map, bookplate of John Turton of the Inner Temple, contemporary calf, rubbed, rebacked preserving old morocco label, corners repaired, worming to lower corners and edges, 8vo, for R.Baldwin, 1766.⁂ Rare work by the High Sheriff of Staffordshire 1758/9 and MP for Stafford from 1768 to 1780.

Naval.- Wilson (Lt. Robert) The Seaman's Manual, containing all the Technical Words and Phrases used at Sea...With the Duty of a Midshipman, first edition, contemporary ink signature "J.Hill Jun." at head of title and "J.Hill Down House Bristol" on front free endpaper, with pencil sketch of captain welcoming a lady and child on board ship on front free endpaper and a ship on rear, bookseller's ticket of J.Harvey of Weymouth, contemporary sheep-backed marbled boards, rubbed, joints split, spine rather worn and defective at head, 12mo, for the Truslers, at the Literary-Press, [c.1790].⁂ Rare; ESTC records only the BL copy but Library Hub adds those in the University of St.Andrews and the Wellcome libraries.

Naval.- Steel (David) The Art of Rigging..., first edition, 10 engraved plates, all but one folding, 4pp. advertisements at end, contemporary ink signature "G.V.Hart" to head of title and front pastedown, some light offsetting, a few stains, tear to O2 but no loss, contemporary marbled boards, uncut, rubbed, 8vo, for David Steel, 1796.

Lamb (Charles) A Tale of Rosamund Gray and Old Blind Margaret, first edition, ?second issue, cancel title with London imprint and mounted on stub, with final blank leaf, spotting to signature C, original boards, uncut, a little rubbed and soiled, rebacked, preserved in modern dark blue morocco drop-back box, 8vo, for Lee and Hurst, 1798.⁂ Written during Lamb's temporary estrangement from Coleridge and his association with Charles Lloyd, the novel was published simultaneously in Birmingham and London, copies with the Birmingham imprint being very rare. ESTC lists 4 UK copies with the London imprint (BL, Bodleian, Senate House Library, and Wisbech and Fenland Museum).

Ruskin (John) Salsette and Elephanta: a Prize Poem, recited in the Theatre, Oxford; June 12, 1839, first edition, 20pp., numbered "24" in ink manuscript at head of title, faint spotting to final three leaves, disbound, [Wise I, 1], 8vo, Oxford, J.Vincent, 1839.⁂ Scarce; the author's first book. At his third attempt Ruskin won the Newdigate Prize with this poem, beating Arthur Hugh Clough. who came second.

De Quincey (Thomas).- Coleridge (Samuel Taylor) Notes on English Divines, 2 vol., first edition, early issue with 8pp. publisher's catalogue at beginning of vol.1 dated October 1852, half-titles, Thomas de Quincey's copy with his extensive ink annotations relating to the text on front and rear endpapers, occasional soiling, front hinge of vol. I weak and lacking free endpaper, original brown cloth, rubbed and marked, upper cover of vol.1 a little mottled by damp, 1853; and another by De Quincey, 8vo (3)⁂ De Quincey's criticism of Coleridge's observations.De Quincey writes in Vol. II "That S.T.C. was not sober, was drunk with alcohol in 2 at least of these sections - viz. in that on Leighton when the passion took a maudlin and lachrymose turn, but above all in that on the Barrister's pampl. agt. Calvinistic Methodism, - where he really needs a strait-waistcoat, - I feel satisfied." and "p.124-5 - raving drunk".Provenance: Pencil note in vol. I by James Stevens Cox reads, "With notes by Thomas de Quincey in his autograph. Bought from Mrs De Quincey Craig Dorchester 1962 with other De Quincey MSS".

Nightingale (Florence) Notes on Nursing: What it is, and What it is not, first edition, ?third issue with notice '[The right of Translation is reserved]' at foot of title and yellow endpapers with printed advertisements from 'Sir Bernard Burke's ...Peerage...for 1860' to Caldwell's 'Comparative Grammar of the Dravidian...Languages', split to rear hinge, original dark grey-brown pebbled cloth, lettered in gilt on upper cover, very slightly rubbed and marked, Harrison, [1860]; and another, later issue (c.1876), 8vo (2)

Rossetti (Christina) Goblin Market and other Poems, first edition, wood-engraved frontispiece and additional vignette title by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 16pp. publishers' catalogue at end, some light foxing (mostly to frontispiece and pictorial title), original dark blue cloth ruled in gilt an with small gilt circles at intersections, designed by D.G.Rossetti, slightly rubbed, 8vo, Cambridge & London, 1862.

Darton (William, publisher).- Death and Burial of Cock Robin, 16 copper engraved plates, coloured by hand, creasing, occasional light marking in pencil, a few letters or words crossed through in ink, loss to front free endpaper, contemporary plain stitched wrappers, upper cover mostly torn away, [Darton H255(1)], 16mo, W. Darton, Jany. 31st, 1806 [but paper watermarked 1809].⁂ Darton's rare first edition of the poem. "This form of the poem has the Beadle, instead of the Beetle, sewing the shroud and introduces three verses at the end, with the grave being filled by the hawk, the will read by the daw and the hare writing the epitaph." - Darton.

Harris (John, publisher).- Talking Bird (The): or, Dame Trudge and her Parrot, first edition, half-title with publisher's advertisement on verso, engraved hand-coloured frontispiece and 15 plates, fore-edge closely trimmed, occasionally touching text, later plain wrapper with ink name to upper cover, 1808 § [Dorset (Catherine Ann)] The Peacock "At Home"... and the Butterfly's Ball, hand-coloured title vignette and 4 plates, 1p. advertisements, ink ownership inscription, original printed wrappers, rubbed and soiled, 1831 § [Hodson (James) Dame Partlet's Farm, hand-coloured illustrations, 1p. advertisements, ink ownership inscription to title, original printed wrappers, wear to spine ends, light soiling, 1834, occasional light spotting or soiling, [Moon 851, 215 & 179], John Harris; and 4 others printed by Harris, 12mo (7)

Slavery.- Opie (Amelia) The Black Man's Lament, or How to Make Sugar, first edition, 18 wood-engraved illustrations coloured by hand, occasional offsetting and finger-soiling, a few markings in ink or pencil, original printed wrappers, price on upper cover altered by hand, wear to spine, rubbed and scuffed, [Darton G726], 8vo, Harvey and Darton, 1826.⁂ Rare, we can trace only one other copy at auction since 1978. Amelia Opie's anti-slavery tale in verse makes explicit the link between the high consumption of sugar in Britain and the continued use of slaves in the colonies.

Tabart (Benjamin, publisher).- Tabart's Moral Tales in Prose and Verse, 4 vol., first edition, 21 engraved plates, occasional foxing, ink inscriptions to recto of frontispieces, contemporary roan-backed boards, rubbed, [Osborne p.1048], [1809] § The History of the White Cat, engraved hand-coloured frontispiece and 2 plates, original printed wrappers, some light creasing, 1804; and 2 others, Tabart, 12mo (7)⁂ The second mentioned item includes a pencil note stating that it comes from the A. Tuer collection.

Winlove (Solomon) A Collection of the Most Approved Entertaining Stories, new edition, engraved frontispiece and 5 plates, woodcut illustrations, 3pp. advertisements, lacking rear endpaper, ink name to head of title and pastedown, original floral boards, loss to spine, rubbed, [Roscoe J381(6)], F. Newbery, [c.1795] § [Kilner (Dorothy)] The Life and Perambulation of a Mouse, 2 vol. in 1, frontispiece to vol. 1 only, engraved titles, woodcut illustrations, closely trimmed at head, affecting vol. 2 headlines, contemporary calf-backed boards, rubbed, [Osborne p.273], John Marshall, [c.1790] § [Longueville (Peter)] The English Hermit, or the Adventures of Philip Quarll, wood-engraved frontispiece, map, and 20 illustrations, 6 pages advertisements at end, original boards with paper label to upper cover, spine worn with loss, Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, 1816; and 5 others, Newbery and Marshall, 12mo (8)⁂ All scarce, the first including popular fairy stories Jack Horner, Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood.

Birds.- Brookshaw (George) Six Birds, accurately drawn and coloured after nature, with full instructions for the young artist, first edition, 6 charming stipple-engraved plates, each in two states (hand-coloured and uncoloured), some light spotting or soiling, original boards with engraved label to upper cover, uncut, rubbed, rebacked preserving part of original spine, [Fine Bird Books p.82; Nissen IVB 150], folio, 1817.

Birds.- Cotton (John) The Song Birds of Great Britain, first edition, second issue, presentation copy from the author inscribed on front free endpaper, 33 hand-coloured engraved plates, tissue guards, some soiling to plates, mostly marginal, plate 7 'The Goldfinch' with colouring a little smudged, original cloth, uncut, a little worn, rebacked, [Anker p.59; Fine Bird Books p.87; Nissen IVB 206], 8vo, [privately printed], 1836.⁂ Rare work printed for private circulation. The first 17 plates were originally issued the previous year under the title The Resident Song Birds of Great Britain but reissued with a cancel title and a further 16 plates in this second issue.

Birds.- Dresser (Henry Eeles) A Monograph of the Coraciidae, or Family of the Rollers, first edition, 27 fine hand-coloured lithographed plates by J.G.Keulemans, printed by Hanhart, some heightened with gum arabic, foxing to a couple of plates but overall an excellent clean copy, later half burgundy morocco, rebacked preserving old spine (rubbed), [Fine Bird Books p.92; Nissen IVB 270], large 4to, Farnborough, by the Author, 1893.⁂ "The Scansorial Barbets [by Charles & George Marshall, lot 284], and the Jacamars [by P.L.Sclater, lot 286] are on a par with Dresser's Rollers and his Bee-eaters; indeed the quartet of books, together with Shelley's Sunbirds [lot 288] added to them, are the minor works of the school of Gould." Sacheverell Sitwell in Fine Bird Books p.61.

Birds.- Malan (Rev. Solomon Caesar) A Systematic Catalogue of the Eggs of British Birds; arranged with a view to supersede the use of labels for eggs, first edition, with blank spaces for oologists to fill in the details of their collection (unused), contemporary calf, gilt, spine gilt, t.e.g., others uncut, a little rubbed, 8vo, 1848.

Birds.- Marshall (Charles H.T. and George F.L.) A Monograph of the Capitonidae, or Scansorial Barbets, first edition, list of subscribers, 73 fine hand-coloured lithographed plates by Keulemans, coloured by P.W.M.Trap, many heightened with gum arabic, some spotting, modern half burgundy morocco, uncut, spine very slightly faded, [Anker 324; Fine Bird Books 120; Nissen IVB 591], 4to, for the Authors, 1870-71.Saleroom notice: This lot lacks the accompanying leaf (or leaves) of text for plate 30, which is bound as the frontispiece.⁂ Scarce monograph, issued in 9 parts, on barbets, a group of tropical birds related to toucans and distinguished by the bristles which fringe their bills and bright colouring.

Birds.- Sclater (Philip Lutley) A Monograph of the Birds forming the Tanagrine Genus Calliste, first edition, 45 hand-coloured lithographed plates after P.L.Oudart, heightened with gum arabic, partly-coloured engraved map, [Anker 448; Fine Bird Books p.139; Nissen IVB 839], a very good copy, 1857; Synopsis of the Fissirostral Family Bucconidae, reprinted, with additions, from 'Annals and Magazine of Natural History' 2nd Series 1854, 4 hand-coloured lithographed plates after P.L.Oudart, lightly offset, [Not in Nissen], 1854, together 2 works in 1 vol., S.Dillon Ripley's copy with his bookplate, contemporary half red morocco, t.e.g., others uncut, spine gilt, slightly rubbed, 8vo.⁂ S.Dillon Ripley (1913-2001), American ornithologist and conservationist who served as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution from 1964 to 1984.

Birds.- Sclater (Philip Lutley) A Monograph of the Jacamars and Puff-Birds or Families Galbulidae and Bucconidae, bound from the original 7 parts, first edition, list of subscribers, 55 fine hand-coloured lithographed plates by J.G.Keulemans printed by Hanhart, some heightened with gum arabic, wood-engraved title-vignette and illustrations, a lovely clean copy, bookplate of J.Griffith Dearden of Walcot Hall, Stamford and book-label of Peter Tate, contemporary half red morocco with original printed wrappers bound in at end, spine gilt, t.e.g., others uncut, a little rubbed and marked, spine slightly faded, [Anker 451; Fine Bird Books p.139; Nissen IVB 840], 4to, for the Author, [1879-82].⁂ Jacamars and Puff-birds are closely related insect-eating species native to the tropical areas of South and Central America. "The introduction to the monograph gives, among other information, a general account of the two groups of birds and a comprehensive bibliography. The special part of the work contains detailed synonymies, descriptions, information about geographical descriptions and other facts relating to altogether 62 forms, 60 of which [this includes some plates with two birds] are figured on the beautiful plates, executed in hand-colored lithography." (Anker). The list of subscribers includes Dresser, Lilford, Meyer and Seebohm.

Birds.- Sharpe (Richard Bowdler) A Monograph of the Alcedinidae: or, Family of Kingfishers, bound from the original 15 parts, first edition, list of subscribers, hand-coloured lithographed 'Map of the Family Alcedinidae', uncoloured lithographed plate of characteristics and 120 hand-coloured lithographed plates after J.G.Keulemans printed and coloured by P.W.M.Trap, many heightened with gum arabic, with original printed pink wrappers bound in at end, also cancel sheet for 'Strickland's Kingfisher' erroneously headed 'Ceyx Tridactyla' and erratum slip with instructions re cancellation (plate in text with correct caption pasted over), some light spotting, some plates a little smaller but part wrappers also varying in size, as a result some margins lightly soiled/browned and brittle or frayed at edges, bookplate of Edward Milner, later half pigskin, uncut, rubbed, upper joint a little worn, recased, new endpapers, [Anker 464; Fine Bird Books p.141; Nissen IVB 864], 4to, for the Author, 1868-71.⁂ The author's first ornithological work. The list of subscribers includes most of the great ornithological authors of the time: H.E.Dresser, D.G.Elliott, John Gould, J.E.Harting, Sir William Jardine, Lord Lilford, G.F.L.Marshall, O.Salvin, P.L.Sclater, Capt. Shelley.

Birds.- Shelley (Capt. G.E.) A Monograph of the Nectariniidae, or Family of Sun-Birds, first edition, 121 hand-coloured lithographed plates by J.G. Keulemans, many heightened with gum arabic, one leaf misbound, title with one or two minor tears/creases at edges repaired, an excellent clean copy, modern half green morocco, spine gilt in compartments with bird motifs, t.e.g., [Fine Bird Books p.108; Nissen IVB 873], 4to, by the Author, 1876-80.

Birds.- Swainson (William) A Selection of the Birds of Brazil and Mexico, 78 hand-coloured lithographed plates, tissue guards, the last 6 plates tipped into blank leaves (as often), foxing to some plates, contemporary half roan, spine gilt, g.e., rubbed, [Anker 494; Borba de Moraes 844; Fine Bird Books p.146; Nissen IVB 912], 8vo, Henry G. Bohn, 1841.⁂ One of the scarcer works on South American ornithology, "much appreciated for the beauty of its plates". (Borba de Moraes). It was originally published in parts between 1834 and 1836 under the title Ornithological Drawings but personal misfortune persuaded Swainson to emigrate to New Zealand in 1840, and the stones and the remaining stock of the plates evidently passed to the great publishing entrepreneur Henry Bohn. He republished the work with a new title and a useful 4-page index giving the English and scientific names of the 68 Brazilian and 10 Mexican birds. The plates he reissued were, where possible, from original stock and reprinted where necessary. A handsome copy of the second edition of this important and very rare work: '. The first edition of the present work was published between 1834 and 1836.

Brown (Peter) New Illustrations of Zoology...Birds, with a few Quadrupeds, Reptiles and Insects, first edition, titles and text in English and French, 50 hand-coloured engraved plates (mostly birds), an excellent clean copy in handsome contemporary dark brown straight-grain morocco with elaborate decorative borders in gilt and blind, spine gilt in compartments, g.e., a little rubbed and scuffed, corners slightly worn, [Anker 72; Fine Bird Books, p.82; Nissen IVB 151], 4to, for B.White, 1776.⁂ The plates are mainly based on specimens in the natural history collections of Marmaduke Tunstall and others, with a few after drawings by the Ceylonese artist P.C. de Bevere in Java and Ceylon; Thomas Pennant assisted with the text.

Insects.- Harris (Moses) An Exposition of English Insects, second edition, first issue, engraved title and key plate, hand-coloured engraved frontispiece and 50 hand-coloured plates, tissue guards, text in English and French printed in double-column, plate 41 misbound at p.103, light foxing, mostly to text and tissue guards, tears to F1 & Pp2 (the first marginal, the second affecting text, both repaired), nineteenth century red roan ruled in gilt, spine gilt, g.e., a little rubbed, [British Bee Books 129; Lisney 242; Nissen ZB1838], 4to, White & Robson, 1782.

Shaw (George) Museum Leverianum, containing select specimens from the Museum of Sir Ashton Lever, Kt., first edition, without the supplement of 1796, text in English and Latin, with 60 fine hand-coloured engraved plates after Sarah Stone, Philip Reinagle and Charles Reuben Ryley, tissue guards, pp.97-116 misbound after p.88, some spotting (mostly to guards), light offsetting, contemporary ink inscription "George William Blathwayt Langridge Somersetshire 1794" to front free endpaper, contemporary diced russia, gilt, rubbed and scuffed, rebacked with gilt spine, small patch to upper cover and corners repaired, [Fine Bird Books p.142; Nissen ZBI 3835],4to, James Parkinson, 1792. ⁂ Scarce record of the superb collection of natural history specimens formed by Sir Ashton Lever, who opened it to the public in London in 1775 but despite huge popularity was forced to sell in 1784 due to financial constraints. After refusal by the British Museum it was offered by public lottery and won by James Parkinson who published the present work. A supplement with a further 12 plates was issued in 1796. Parkinson then sold the entire collection at auction in a sixty-five day sale in 1806.The plates of birds are particularly fine and include 2 by Sarah Stone 'The Rock Manakin' (signed) and 'The Splendid Parrot' (unsigned). Philip Reinagle also worked on Thornton's Temple of Flora.

Spiders.- Albin (Eleazar) A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects, first edition, hand-coloured engraved frontispiece and 53 plates, list of subscribers, a little spotted and soiled, some offsetting, bookplate of Thomas Wakeman, handsome contemporary diced russia with elaborate gilt border of flowers and thistles, a little rubbed, light staining to lower cover, rebacked,[Nissen ZBI 60], 4to, John Tilly for R. Montagu [&c.], 1736.

Africa.- Bosman (William) A New and Accurate Description of the Coast of Guinea, Divided into the Gold, the Slave, and the Ivory Coasts, second English edition, folding engraved map, 7 engraved plates, lacks 3pp. advertisements at end, bookplate of George Vaughan Hart, contemporary panelled calf, spine gilt with old paper label to foot, rubbed and a little worn in patches, spine worn at head, joints split, J.Knapton, D.Midwinter, B.Lintot, G.Strahan, J.Round, and E.Bell, 1721 § Moore (Francis) Travels into the Inland Parts of Africa, first edition, folding engraved map and 10 engraved plates only (of 11), one folding, map and folding plate with tears to folds, plate frayed at foot, a little foxed and soiled, engraved bookplate of Joseph Harford, contemporary sprinkled calf, rubbed, upper joint split, corners and spine ends worn, by Edward Cave, for the author, 1738, 8vo (2)

Africa.- Leo Africanus (Johannes) Historiale Description de l'Afrique, tierce partie du monde, collation : *, **8, A-Zz8, a-e8, f4, g-i8, second edition in French, woodcut printer's device on title and verso of final leaf, woodcut head-pieces, initials and 20 woodcut illustrations, contemporary ink inscription to foot of title, lightly water-stained, mostly at beginning and end, paper flaw hole to L2 with loss of catchword, short tear to lower margin of Tt2, contemporary limp vellum, lacking ties, rubbed and stained, [Not in Adams], 8vo, Antwerp, Christopher Plantin, 1556.⁂ The first book on Africa written by an African. Johannes Leo Africanus, real name Hasan ben Mohamed Alfasi, travelled all over the Moslem African countries and in 1517 was captured by Christian pirates, who took him and the manuscript of his travels to Rome. There, under the protection of Pope Leo X he translated his manuscript into Latin for publication. It was later translated into French by Jean Temporal and published by the translator in Lyons in the same year as this Antwerp edition. The woodcut illustrations include personifications of Africa, Arabia, Egypt, Alexandria and the Nile and depictions of camels, veiled women, date palms and crocodiles.

Africa.- Livingstone (David) Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa, first edition, issue with lithographed plates, signed presentation copy from the author inscribed "To John Crawfurd Esq. F.R.S. with kindest salutations from David Livingstone London 26 Oct.r 1857" on front free endpaper, 3 tinted lithographed plates (frontispiece & facing pp.66 & 225), one folding, engraved portrait, 2 folding maps with route supplied in red, one in pocket at rear, 20 wood-engraved plates and folding cross-section, wood-engraved illustrations, 8pp. publisher's catalogue at end dated November 1 1857, spotted, frontispiece water-stained, hinges weak, original brown cloth stamped in blind, rubbed, light staining to upper cover, joints split at foot, [Abbey Travel 347; PMM 341], 8vo, 1857.⁂ An early presentation copy of the famous explorer's first book, with the inscription predating the date of publication (10th November 1857). Livingstone inscribed several other copies on the same day as this one but none is recorded with an earlier inscription.Dr John Crawfurd F.R.S. (1783-1868), Scottish physician, colonial administrator & diplomat, and author best known for his works on Asian languages.

Americas.- Accurate and Authentic Journal (An) of the Siege of Quebec, 1759. By a Gentleman in an eminent Station on the Spot, first edition, "A I" in ink in contemporary hand at head of title and "45" to verso of final leaf (p.45), lightly browned, one or two small stains, modern green morocco, spine titled in gilt and very slightly faded, [Sabin 66987], 8vo, for J.Robinson, 1759.⁂ Rare and possibly the first separately-published account of the Siege of Quebec of 1759. On 13th September the British forces under General Wolfe landed close to Quebec, at the foot of a cliff left undefended by the French in the belief that it was impregnable. "If the General should attempt to ascend the rock, it is a work of much labour and difficulty, if at all practicable; and should our troops perform this difficult undertaking, I shall for the future think little of Hanibal's leading an army over the Alps; the rock is almost steep, and the summit seems to me inaccessible to an army; this at least appears to be the Opinion of the French, who place no centinel there, and seem perfectly secure that it will never be attempted." [p.39]. The British famously climbed the cliff and defeated the French on the Plains of Abraham above, both Wolfe and the French Commander, Montcalm, being mortally wounded during the battle.ESTC records only 2 UK copies (BL and John Rylands Library, Manchester).

Americas.- American Gazetteer (The). Containing a distinct Account of all the Parts of the New World: their Situation, Climate, Soil, Produce...Commodities, Manufactures, and Commerce, 3 vol., first edition, 6 folding engraved maps, some soiling or staining, C4 in vol.2 with paper flaw tear to fore-edge just touching text but no loss, engraved bookplate, contemporary calf ruled in gilt, a little worn, [Sabin 1090], 12mo, for A.Millar, and J. & R.Tonson, 1762.⁂ Scarce gazetteer of the Americas including maps of New England, West Indies, North & South Carolina, Newfoundland, and Pennsylvania. ESTC lists 6 UK copies but it has rarely appeared at auction.