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A Restoration era play quarto from a collection compiled by the financier and book collector, Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid (1778-1859) and rebound by 'T Connolly' of Dublin. pp64, collated and complete as per the English Short Title Catalogue. Bound in half vellum over attractive marbled boards with black Morocco label, last quarter of the 19th century,… Read more…

First edition of the author's third novel, near fine in lightly rubbed red boards with white titles, internally very fresh. In a good dust wrapper, soiled rear panel, rubbed, chipped and creased to the edges of the jacket. Read more…

First edition. A continuation of Adrian Bell's fictional biography of Roland Pace, whose childhood was portrayed in 'The Balcony'. Very good in clean navy blue cloth, slight spine lean, spotting to edges but the pages are crisp and clean. Ownership inscription to front pastedown. In a very good dust wrapper, not price clipped, minor rubbing to the… Read more…

Donald Edwards Denniston, A Poet's Song, 1975, inscribed by composer on title page: 'To Colin Davis, Thank you for your wonderful contribution to the city. you will always be a great inspiration to my musical career. Donald E. Dennistoun Boston, Mass' (Walt Whitman setting 'In celebration of the American Bicentennial'. This score is from a large co… Read more…

Near fine first edition inscribed to Clewes' literary agent on the first endpaper: 'To Julia with love, as ever Howard. July '49'. A very clean copy in very good jacket, not price-clipped, rubbing to extremities, small loss at the head of the spine. An excellent copy acquired from a distinguished collection of modern firsts and detective fiction. Read more…

First edition, near fine in a very good jacket of great 'compelling vividness' according to the jacket blurb. Not price-clipped - no gift inscription. Stern's 3rd collection of stories. Read more…

First edition, black cloth, no ownership inscriptions, clean and complete, internally a very good copy, a few spots to the cloth. An uncommon novel about the young Frank Barclay and his misadventures as the consequences of economic misfortune close in on him. Read more…

First edition in red cloth, a very good plus copy with no ownership inscriptions in near fine good jacket, not price-clipped, bright front panel, clear white panel of jacket. Small bookshop stamp on final pastedown. Foxing and couple of little stains to first few pages. An excellent copy and NOT an ex-library copy. Read more…

A crisp first edition, black boards and silver lettering, no ownership signature in a pink jacket, not price-clipped, very little wear at all. A very good plus jacket of an extremely nice copy of this book which is taken from the collection of a Yorkshire bibliophile who specialised in twentieth century firsts with a particular emphasis on post-war… Read more…

First edition, a very good book, no ownership inscriptions in a very good jacket with a strikingly designed front panel; not price-clipped but repriced to 5 shillings with a sticker. A very good copy. Read more…

First edition, red cloth, no ownership inscriptions, a good copy with old tape marks and a number to the front pastedown, apparently a replacement end-paper suggesting former library ownership. The jacket is in better condition than the book, a very good example, particularly the front panel but a little loss along the bottom edge of the rear panel… Read more…

pp 647-678 (Pppp1-Tttt4 - lacking the engraved plate) An early edition of the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society containing contributions from Van Leeuwenhoek, Hevlius, Flamsteed, Cassini and a review of Robert Boyle's Experiments, Notes. Quarto pamphlet bound by Sotherans of London marbled paper covered boards with an antique-style pa… Read more…

Two consecutive volumes of this uncommon Victorian boy’s magazine published by Edwin J Brett at Boys of England Office, Fleet St. London. An excellent example of the significant shift in boys' literature during the late 19th century, moving away from strictly educational content towards more entertaining and sensational narratives featuring young h… Read more…

Quarto edition of Howard’s comedy, The Committee from a collection compiled by the financier and book collector, Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid (1778-1859) and rebound by 'T Connolly' of Dublin. [4] pp65 [1], no half title. Bound in half vellum over attractive marbled boards with black Morocco label, last quarter of the 19th century, binder's ticket of 'T… Read more…

First edition quarto play from a collection compiled by the financier and book collector, Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid (1778-1859) and rebound by 'T Connolly' of Dublin. The Cares of Love, or A Night's Adventure. A Comedy by A Chaves, 1705, W Davis and J Chantry, [8] pp51 [5], collated and complete as per the English Short Title Catalogue. Bound in vell… Read more…

Quarto edition of Wycherley’s debut play from a collection compiled by the financier and book collector, Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid (1778-1859) and rebound by 'T Connolly' of Dublin. [6] pp66, collated and complete as per the English Short Title Catalogue. Bound in half vellum over marbled boards with black Morocco label with gilt lettering, last quar… Read more…

Play quarto by Beaumont and Fletcher from the early 18th century, taken from the collection of the financier and book collector, Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid (1778-1859) and rebound by 'T Connolly' of Dublin. pp75 [1], collated and complete as per the English Short Title Catalogue. Bound in half vellum over marbled boards with black Morocco label, last… Read more…

A Restoration era play quarto from a collection compiled by the financier and book collector, Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid (1778-1859) and rebound by 'T Connolly' of Dublin. pp1-8 and 17-76 [4], no title page and gathering C is lacking. Bound in half vellum over marbled boards with black Morocco label, last quarter of the 19th century, binder's ticket o… Read more…

A Restoration era play quarto from a collection compiled by the financier and book collector, Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid (1778-1859) and rebound by 'T Connolly' of Dublin. [6] pp72, collated, no half title. Bound in half vellum over marbled boards with black Morocco label with gilt lettering, last quarter of the 19th century, binder's ticket of 'T Con… Read more…

A Restoration era play quarto from a collection compiled by the financier and book collector, Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid (1778-1859) and rebound by 'T Connolly' of Dublin. The Wife's Relief: or The Husband's Cure. A Comedy by Charles Johnson, 1712, Jacob Tonson, [8], pp68, collated and complete as per the English Short Title Catalogue, first edition.… Read more…

A Restoration era play quarto from a collection compiled by the financier and book collector, Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid (1778-1859) and rebound by 'T Connolly' of Dublin. Collated, lacking 3 leaves (A1-3) including the title page. Bound in half vellum over attractive marbled boards with black Morocco label, last quarter of the 19th century, binder's… Read more…

A Restoration era play quarto from a collection compiled by the financier and book collector, Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid (1778-1859) and rebound by 'T Connolly' of Dublin. [8] pp69 [3], collated and complete as per the English Short Title Catalogue, p32 misnumbered 30. Bound in half vellum over attractive marbled boards with black Morocco label, last… Read more…

A Restoration era play quarto from a collection compiled by the financier and book collector, Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid (1778-1859) and rebound by 'T Connolly' of Dublin. pp61 [3] adverts. Collated and complete as per the English Short Title Catalogue. Bound in half vellum over attractive marbled boards with black Morocco label, last quarter of the 1… Read more…

A Restoration era play quarto from a collection compiled by the financier and book collector, Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid (1778-1859) and rebound by 'T Connolly' of Dublin. [4] pp1-52 and 55-62 [2]. The imprint has been torn off the title page but this copy appears to be ESTC Citation number R22736, printed for R Bentley and S Magnes, 1684, lacking lea… Read more…

A Restoration era play quarto from a collection compiled by the financier and book collector, Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid (1778-1859) and rebound by 'T Connolly' of Dublin. [6] pp68, collated, no half title. Bound in half vellum over marbled boards with black Morocco label with gilt lettering, red edges, last quarter of the 19th century, binder's ticke… Read more…