Search Results: Reference Works (Bibliographies) from Wykeham Books

Antiquariat Inlibris, Wien, first edition, 2001. Cloth, black cover-titles, 8vo,. 708 pp, ills. 610 entries in main catalogue, 3316 entries in the Verzeichnis der Verwendeten Sekundarliteratur. Near Fine.

Pergamon, Oxford, second revised edition, 1973. Cloth, 8vo, 22 cm,. xiv, 328 pp, facs. From the blurb: "This is an updated and revised guide through the maze of British official publications. By describing these various publications within the context of the parliamentary and governmental processes from which they derive, John Pemberton demonstrates their value as sources of authoritative and essential information. The reader is shown how these publications can be traced through catalogues and indexes, and is thereby given a practical guide to their acquisition and use. This second edition takes account of institutional changes (such as the replacement of the National Assembly of the Church of England by the General Synod, and the creation of new administrative tribunals, like the Value Added Tax Tribunals) and of major new works on this subject. The text and guides to further reading have been updated. Recent developments have necessitated the replacement of several facsimile reproductions of… Read More

Hafner Publishing Company, New York, second (revised and enlarged) edition, 1971. Cloth, gilt cover titles, 8vo,. xvii, 303 pp. Covers general and specialized dictionaries including, for example, etymological dictionaries, dictionaries of synonyms and antonyms, of slang and dialects, dictionaries relationg to special periods, and bi-lingual dictionaries. An appendix covers some polyglot and technical dictionaries. This enlarged second edition is quite difficult to find and includes substantial new material in comparison with the 1955 first edition, including entirely new chapters on English-language dictionaries, the Celtic languages, and comparative philology. Fine.

Hafner Publishing Company, New York, second (revised and enlarged) edition, 1971. Cloth, gilt cover titles, 8vo,. xvii, 303 pp. Covers general and specialized dictionaries including, for example, etymological dictionaries, dictionaries of synonyms and antonyms, of slang and dialects, dictionaries relationg to special periods, and bi-lingual dictionaries. An appendix covers some polyglot and technical dictionaries. This enlarged second edition is quite difficult to find and includes substantial new material in comparison with the 1955 first edition, including entirely new chapters on English-language dictionaries, the Celtic languages, and comparative philology. A presentation copy inscribed by the author to Bernard Rosenthal on the front free endpaper with Rosenthal's small booklabel on the front pastedown. Bruise to front board, otherwise Good.

Hafner Publishing Company, New York, second (revised and enlarged) edition, 1971. Cloth, gilt cover titles, 8vo,. xvii, 303 pp. Covers general and specialized dictionaries including, for example, etymological dictionaries, dictionaries of synonyms and antonyms, of slang and dialects, dictionaries relationg to special periods, and bi-lingual dictionaries. An appendix covers some polyglot and technical dictionaries. This enlarged second edition is quite difficult to find and includes substantial new material in comparison with the 1955 first edition, including entirely new chapters on English-language dictionaries, the Celtic languages, and comparative philology. Very Good.

Bowker Saur, London, first edition, 1992. Laminated typographic boards, 25 cm. iv, 253 pp. From the blurb - "This authoritative and critical guide to the vast array of English-language related dictionaries gives a concise overview of titles in all areas, ranging from language and subject dictionaries to encyclopaedias and glossaries, and covering areas such as ceramics, bookbinding, theatre and thesauri. In total 6,000 sources are covered in over 1,000 detailed entries. Sources include titles currently in print as well as important historical works. An extensive cross-referencing index gives easy accessibility to this unique reference tool. Very Good.

Royal Historical Society, London, first edition, 1950. Cloth, gilt cover title, 8vo, 24 cm,. vii, 241 pp. 878 entries. From the preface: "The directories included are limited to those compiled on a geographical basis, excluding directories of particular trades or professions. The entries are not confined to books which are directories in the strictest sense, but include a number of histories and guide books to which directories have been added, often by the publisher of the work and not by the author." Includes an introductory essay on the origins and development of directories. The 878 numbered entries are arranged as follows: English, national, chronologically arranged; English, local by counties A-Z, then chronologically; Welsh chronologically). Royal Historical Society Guides and Handbooks No. 5. Covers slightly marked, otherwise near Very Good.

Royal Historical Society, London, 1984 corrected reprint of 1950 first edition. Cloth, 8vo,. vii, 241 pp. 878 entries. The directories included are limited to those compiled on a geographical basis, excluding directories of particular trades or professions. The entries are not confined to books which are directories in the strictest sense, but include a number of histories and guide books to which directories have been added, often by the publisher of the work and not by the author." Includes an introductory essay on the origins and development of directories. The 878 numbered entries are arranged as follows: English, national, chronologically arranged; English, local by counties A-Z, then chronologically; Welsh chronologically). Royal Historical Society Guides and Handbooks No. 5. Near Fine.

Royal Historical Society, London, first edition, 1950. Cloth, gilt cover title, 8vo, 24 cm,. vii, 241 pp. 878 entries. From the preface: "The directories included are limited to those compiled on a geographical basis, excluding directories of particular trades or professions. The entries are not confined to books which are directories in the strictest sense, but include a number of histories and guide books to which directories have been added, often by the publisher of the work and not by the author." Includes an introductory essay on the origins and development of directories. The 878 numbered entries are arranged as follows: English, national, chronologically arranged; English, local by counties A-Z, then chronologically; Welsh chronologically). Royal Historical Society Guides and Handbooks No. 5. Near Very Good.

Royal Historical Society, London, first edition, 1950. Cloth, gilt cover title, 8vo, 24 cm,. vii, 241 pp. 878 entries. From the preface: "The directories included are limited to those compiled on a geographical basis, excluding directories of particular trades or professions. The entries are not confined to books which are directories in the strictest sense, but include a number of histories and guide books to which directories have been added, often by the publisher of the work and not by the author." Includes an introductory essay on the origins and development of directories. The 878 numbered entries are arranged as follows: English, national, chronologically arranged; English, local by counties A-Z, then chronologically; Welsh chronologically). Royal Historical Society Guides and Handbooks No. 5. Residue of cellophane dustwrapper adhered to spine, otherwise Good.

Royal Historical Society, London, first edition, 1950. Cloth, gilt cover title, 8vo, 24 cm,. vii, 241 pp. 878 entries. From the preface: "The directories included are limited to those compiled on a geographical basis, excluding directories of particular trades or professions. The entries are not confined to books which are directories in the strictest sense, but include a number of histories and guide books to which directories have been added, often by the publisher of the work and not by the author." Includes an introductory essay on the origins and development of directories. The 878 numbered entries are arranged as follows: English, national, chronologically arranged; English, local by counties A-Z, then chronologically; Welsh chronologically). Royal Historical Society Guides and Handbooks No. 5. Good.

Royal Historical Society, London, first edition, 1950. Cloth, gilt cover title, 8vo, 24 cm,. vii, 241 pp. 878 entries. From the preface: "The directories included are limited to those compiled on a geographical basis, excluding directories of particular trades or professions. The entries are not confined to books which are directories in the strictest sense, but include a number of histories and guide books to which directories have been added, often by the publisher of the work and not by the author." Includes an introductory essay on the origins and development of directories. The 878 numbered entries are arranged as follows: English, national, chronologically arranged; English, local by counties A-Z, then chronologically; Welsh chronologically). Royal Historical Society Guides and Handbooks No. 5. Spine slightly sunned, otherwise Good.

Royal Historical Society, London, first edition, 1950. Cloth, gilt cover title, 8vo, 24 cm,. vii, 241 pp. 878 entries. From the preface: "The directories included are limited to those compiled on a geographical basis, excluding directories of particular trades or professions. The entries are not confined to books which are directories in the strictest sense, but include a number of histories and guide books to which directories have been added, often by the publisher of the work and not by the author." Includes an introductory essay on the origins and development of directories. The 878 numbered entries are arranged as follows: English, national, chronologically arranged; English, local by counties A-Z, then chronologically; Welsh chronologically). Royal Historical Society Guides and Handbooks No. 5. Booklabel on front pastedown endpaper, otherwise near Very Good.

Royal Historical Society, London, first edition, 1950. Cloth, gilt cover title, 8vo, 24 cm,. vii, 241 pp. 878 entries. From the preface: "The directories included are limited to those compiled on a geographical basis, excluding directories of particular trades or professions. The entries are not confined to books which are directories in the strictest sense, but include a number of histories and guide books to which directories have been added, often by the publisher of the work and not by the author." Includes an introductory essay on the origins and development of directories. The 878 numbered entries are arranged as follows: English, national, chronologically arranged; English, local by counties A-Z, then chronologically; Welsh chronologically). Royal Historical Society Guides and Handbooks No. 5. Front Board slightly marked, otherwise Good.

Macdonald Orbis, London, third edition, 1987. Cloth, 8vo,. 336 pp , 32 pp of plates (some colour). Connolly gives an alphabetic listing of English and American authors of "modern firsts", providing for each author a chronological list of works and an A-Z grading of their value. A laid-in card indicates a value range (as at 1984) for each grade. From the blurb: "Joseph Connolly's Modern First Editions is the established reference work on the subject: the bible for dealers, experienced collectors and beginners. This third, largely rewritten, updated, augmented and thoroughly revised, edition sets out to explain with wit and verve how to go about the business of collecting, how to identify and care for the sought-after books (as well as understanding the jargon), while pointing out the dangers and the pitfalls. All of the authors in whom there is currently most interest from collectors are listed, and both the British and American editions of every single title are individually… Read More

Orbis, London, first edition, 1984. Cloth, 8vo,. 317 pp , 32 pp of plates. Connolly gives an alphabetic listing of English and American authors of "modern firsts", providing for each author a chronological list of works and an A-Z grading of their value. A laid-in card indicates a value range (as at 1984) for each grade. Very Good in Very Good dustwrapper.

Orbis, London, first edition, 1984. Cloth, 8vo,. 317 pp , 32 pp of plates. Connolly gives an alphabetic listing of English and American authors of "modern firsts", providing for each author a chronological list of works and an A-Z grading of their value. A laid-in card indicates a value range (as at 1984) for each grade. Very Good in dustwrapper save that the dustwrapper flaps are somewhat browned.

Orbis, London, first edition, 1984. Cloth, 8vo,. 317 pp , 32 pp of plates. Connolly gives an alphabetic listing of English and American authors of "modern firsts", providing for each author a chronological list of works and an A-Z grading of their value. A laid-in card indicates a value range (as at 1984) for each grade. Very Good in Very Good dustwrapper, with the priceguide bookmark.

Orbis, London, first edition, 1984. Cloth, 8vo,. 317 pp , 32 pp of plates. Connolly gives an alphabetic listing of English and American authors of "modern firsts", providing for each author a chronological list of works and an A-Z grading of their value. A laid-in card indicates a value range (as at 1984) for each grade. Values" card taped to rear pastedown endpaper. Contents age-toned, otherwise Good in used dustwrapper.

Orbis, London, first edition, 1984. Cloth, 8vo,. 317 pp , 32 pp of plates. Connolly gives an alphabetic listing of English and American authors of "modern firsts", providing for each author a chronological list of works and an A-Z grading of their value. A laid-in card indicates a value range (as at 1984) for each grade. Very Good in Near Very Good dustwrapper, with the values bookmark.