The Percy Anecdotes, Original And Select. By Sholto and Reuben Percy, Brothers of the Benedictine Monastery Mont Benger. Complete 20 Volume Set. by Byerley, Thomas; Robertson, Joseph Clinton - 1821

London: Archibald Constable and Co. / Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1817. First Edition . Recent Quarter Morocco. Fine. 7 7/8" Tall. Three volumes, complete with half titles, volume short titles, and original preliminary and final blanks (two preliminary blanks in Vol 1). A tall copy, pages 7 5/8" tall, all edges deckled and uncut. Very small old library discard stamp on each title, no other marks. Bound in late 20th century red morocco over very attractive marbled paper, with unusually thick boards (5/16"), and new endpapers. A fine set.

London: Richard Phillips, 1805. First Edition . Quarter Calf / Boards. Very Good. Xii, 300; (I), 295; (I), 342, (2). Three Volumes, Quarter Calf Over Marbled Boards, In Unmatched Bindings: Volume I Is 7" Tall, Red Morocco Spine Label, Gilt In Compartments, Vol Ii And Iii Are 6 11/16" Tall, Maroon Morocco Labels Without Gilt In Compartments, But All First Editions With 1805 On Title Page And No Further Printing Indicated, Half-Titles In Vol Ii And Iii But Lacking From Vol I, Catalog At End Of Vol Iii. Handwritten "Mackay's Edingbir Library" At Top Of First Pages Of Volumes Ii And Iii, Pencil Initials At End Of Volume Ii, No Other Names Or Marks. Bindings Worn At Edges But Intact, Hinges Strong, Fraying To Leather Tips And To Edges Of Paper-Covered Boards.

The cover of this book has much wear. A binding was added later as well as pads for the corner's of the book. the previous owners names are written on the inside of the front cover and on the top of the third blank page. The pages are yellowing and tanning. The edges of most of the pages are worn. This is a rare book and dates 147 years old.."There are three books which ought to be found in every household - the Bible, an English dictionary, and a Bible dictionary. The necessity of the first two is universally admitted; and a moment's consideration will show the almost equal importance of the third." - Preface to the edition by the publishers

London: Chapman And Hall, 1865. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine. Xi, 320; Viii, 309 Including Three Page Postscript, Lacking Half Titles. First Issue With "Principle" Mis-Spelled As "Pricipal" On P. 115. Half Red Morocco, Five Bands, Elaborate Gilt To All Compartments, Gilt Rules And Turns; Marbled Paper Covered Boards, Matching Marbled Endpapers And Matching Marbled Edges. Near Fine, Slight Signs Of Use, Small And Light Foxing Spots To Plates.

1676 Boethius Consolation of Philosophy Medieval Free Will French Regnier
"Nothing is miserable unless you think it so; and on the other hand, nothing brings happiness unless you are content with it."
― Boethius, The Consolation of Philosophy
A rare edition of "The Consolation of Philosophy" by Boethius, a work that has been described as "the single most important and influential work on Medieval and early Renaissance Christianity and is the last great Western work of the Classical Period." ('Consolation of Philosophy', Oxford 2000, introduction). This work in an imaginary dialogue between Boethius and the personification of philosophy, arguing that there is a higher power. Boethius engages questions such as the nature of predestination and free will, why evil men often prosper, and good men fall into ruin, human nature, virtue, and justice.
This 1676 French edition was collected and edited by Nicolas Regnier.

Item number: #14386
Price: $499
Boëce
Boëce consolé par la philosophie.
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1841 Naturalists Jardine Mammalia Marsupial Kangaroo Koala Color Illustrated
Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, 'The Naturalist's Library'.

This undated edition of Jardine's 'Mammalia' is beautifully color illustrated with 37 engravings of various species of 'Marsupial and Pouched Animals'! The plates from Jardine's works are exceedingly desirable and are found framed and displayed by themselves. This volume showcases illustrations and descriptions of possums, kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and much more. This volume also includes a memorial and portrait of Barclay.
Item number: #10471
Price: $499
JARDINE, Sir William
The Naturalist's Library, Mammalia… Marsupialia or Pouched Animals.
London, Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars, Henry G. Bohn, [1841].

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o 37 engraved plates (many hand colored)
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London: Bradbury & Evans, 1853. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. pp: [vi]vii-xvi [1]2-624. FIRST EDITION. Bound in light brown half leather over marbled boards, all edges trimmed. The novel was first published as a serial between March 1852 and September 1853. The first edition after the serial. Dickens uses this novel to satirize the British judicial system. Though the legal profession criticized Dickens' satire as exaggerated, this novel helped support a judicial reform movement, which culminated in the enactment of legal reform in the 1870s. This is a very good, or better, copy of the first edition. Dickens' novel of the British judicial system. Considered by many to be his best work.

1883 Robert Browning Paracelsus Sordello Pied Piper of Hamelin Poetical Works 6v
"The Poetical Works of Robert Browning" is a curated collection of Browning's diverse works. It includes his early dramatic monologues like "Pauline" and "Paracelsus," narrative poems such as "Sordello," lyrical collections like "Dramatic Lyrics" and "Dramatic Romances," and plays like "Strafford" and "Luria." The collection also includes character-driven poems in "Dramatis Personae" and reflective religious poems in "Christmas-Eve and Easter-Day." It offers a broad view of Browning's evolution as a poet, emphasizing his talent for character study, historical context, and lyrical complexity.
This leatherbound six-volume edition was published in London by Smith, Elder and Company in 1883.
Item number: #41055
Price: $499
BROWNING, Robert
The Poetical Works of Robert Browning
London: Smith, Elder, and Co., 1883.
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· Collation: Complete; 6 volumes
o Vol. I – Pauline-Paracelsus-Strafford
[8], 310
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1880 Spiritualism 1ed Immortality OCCULT Ghosts Evil Spirits Medium Heaven Hell
"Immortality, and Our Employments Hereafter," by James Martin Peebles offers an interesting, 19th-century exploration into the mysteries of the afterlife. Drawing from his backgrounds as a physician and an active member of Psychic/Spiritualist communities, Peebles addresses pressing questions that have long occupied the human mind: What awaits us after death? Will we reunite with our loved ones? How do spirits occupy their time in the hereafter? The book claims to grant a platform for various spirits to share their accounts and experiences from different realms. It delves into the nature of life, death, and the eternal soul, examining the intricacies of existence both on Earth and in the spiritual world. Peebles presents these narratives, not just as testimonies, but also as a way to provide clarity and hope for readers yearning for insights about the great beyond. Amidst the accounts, Peebles also touches upon the eternal… Read More

1848 American Naval Battles War of 1812 Algiers US NAVY Frigates Tripoli Pirates

"American Naval Battles" is an extensive historical account of the United States Navy's engagements from its inception in 1794 up to the time of the book's publication. This comprehensive work, initially released anonymously but later attributed to Horace Kimball and B. Badger, chronicles the naval conflicts involving the U.S., including early skirmishes with France and Tripoli, the War of 1812 against Great Britain, confrontations with Algiers, and the notable battles of New Orleans and Baltimore. The narrative is supported by 20 detailed, full-page engravings depicting key ships and moments of American naval warfare. The book describes the origin of the Navy, significant battles, and operations in various theaters such as the Mediterranean, and the evolution of naval strategies and ship design over the years, all while providing insights into the lives and actions of prominent naval figures.

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