rothschild library catalogue collection eighteenth century (15 résultats)

cloth. Rothschild Library (illustrateur). large 8vo. cloth. 840 pages. 2 volumes. 2 volumes. Limited to 350 sets. Reprint of the very scarce first edition. Some facsimiles. An important reference book describing 18th century works by English authors as Rothschild has provided excellent bibliographical descriptions of his collections of all the major authors. Also includes separate appendices on English private presses with sections on the Baskerville Press, Foulis Press and Strawberry Hill Press and over 20 pages devoted to English, Scottish and Irish bindings of the period. Contains sections focused on Poley Collection of Pamphlets, Rolle Collection of Plays and Mordaunt Letters. Has a full index of titles in addition to an index of manuscripts and a general index. 2739 total entries. Also important is the information on special copies in the library as this helps establish provenance. Distributed for James Cummins.

Etat : New. viii, [ii], 401-[840] pp., new in hardcover. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

Reprint. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 400 pages. Subjects: Rothschild, Nathaniel Mayer Victor Rothschild Baron 1910-1990 Library Catalogues. 18th century. English literature 18th century; Bibliography. Private libraries England; Catalogues. English literature 18th century; Bibliography. Literature English. English literature. English literature 18th century; Bibliography; Catalogues. Library catalogues Great Britain. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : in publisher's shrinkwrap. 1993 edition, Limited to 350 sets. New York: James Cummins, 1993. 2 volumes, complete. Limited to 350 sets. BRAND NEW in perfect condition. STILL SEALED in the publisher's clear plastic SHRINKWRAP. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. Reprint of the 1954 originals. New preface by the publisher. 2 volumes: xxi, pp. 1-400; viii, pp. 401-840. A standard reference. Illustrated with 60 plates. Fully described here are 2,739 items including full collations, provenance, notes, cross references to other standard authorities, etc. The author entries cover a who's who of 18th century literature: James Boswell, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Edward Gibbon, William Hogarth, Samuel Johnson, Alexander Pope, Samuel Richardson, Tobias Smollett, Jonathan Swift, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, etc. There are sections on English, Scottish and Irish bindings of the period, as well as the Baskerville Press, Foulis Press and Strawberry Hill Press. Three appendices: I) Poley Collection of Pamphlets; II) Rolle Collection of Plays; III) Mordaunt Letters. Index of titles. General Index. Uniformly bound in the original gray cloth, with gilt-stamped maroon spines (i.e. produced in the format of the original). Each volume measures 7.25" wide by 10.5" tall. This heavy 2 volume set will require extra postage for Priority and International shipments. But for media mail, you pay only our standard charge for 1 volume and we ship the second volume at no extra cost. 1993 edition, Limited to 350 sets. Oversize Hardcover (heavy). New/in publisher's shrinkwrap. 2 vols: xxi, pp. 1-400; viii, pp. 401-840. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

2 Vols., 4to, xxi, 400; viii, 401-840pp., 60 plates, orig. two-toned cloth. The title of every book and pamphlet is given in full, with a description of the binding, collations, bibliographical notes and other points of special interest.

Hardback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Two volumes complete - Volume One - [5], vi-xx, [2], 400pp and Volume Two - [5], vi-viii, [2], 401-839pp, [1]. Original two colour cloth. Rubbed to extremities, top edges of text blocks lightly dust stained, light stain to upper cover of second volume, internally quite bright and clean. Titles in red and black. The Dawsons reprint of the 1954 original Size: 4to.

2 vols, 2-tone cloth, 8vo, xx, 400 + viii, 401-839 pp, 60 plates. 2,739 entries. A valuable reference source based on a splendid collection of 18th century works, particularly strong in literature and history, which was largely built up by individual acquisitions in the 1930s and 1940s. Before preparation of this catalogue, Lord Rothschild sent a written proposal of his plan to no fewer than 21 bibliographers or other experts (Carter, Greg, Jackson, Keynes, Munby etc etc) to obtain their advice and suggestions for improvement. The result is a splendid work, with useful bibliographical detail on the 2,739 principal entries, including title-page transcriptions, collations, notes, provenance, references in bibliographies, etc. Top edge slightly dust-stained, minor tape-marks to endpapers, otherwise a Very Good set. Publisher's advertisement and order form laid in.

Later Reprint. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description; vol. II (only): 401-839 pp. Subjects; The Rothschild Library. Book Catalogues. 18th century printed books. 18th century manuscripts. 2 Kg.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Reprint. Two volume set. 26.5 x 18.5cm. 840pp. Appendices and indices. Illustrated with 60 plates. 2739 works described. Second reprint, a facsimile of the 1954 original, limited to 350 copies. Grey cloth over red boards spine. Classic bibliography, often cited as Rothschild.

Hard Cover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : No Dust Jacket. This is a two volume set comprising Vol. 1 and 2 of the Catalogue of the Rothschild Library. The covers of both are a bit worn and frayed, with severe discolouration on the cloth and patches of fraying. The fore edge of the second volume has a few black stains. Reading copies. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size G: 10"-11" Tall (254-279mm).

First edition, 2 vols., 4to, xxii, 400; x, 401-840, 60 plates, orig. two-toned cloth, spine lightly faded. The title of every book and pamphlet is given in full, with a description of the binding, collations, bibliographical notes and other points of special interest.

Illustrated. 2 vols. 4to. Deluxe Reprint Edition, one of 26 lettered copies, signed. Illustrated. 2 vols. 4to. Originally published in 1954 by Lord Rothschild, this fine reprint of a classic reference work is published with the kind permission of Lady Rothschild and produced in the format of the original. Three-quarters morocco, gilt, housed together in a grey cloth slipcase Deluxe Reprint Edition, one of 26 lettered copies, signed.

TWO VOLUMES. 4to. 10 x 7 inches. Volume I, xx + [ii] + 400 pp.; Volume II, viii + [ii] + 401-839 + [1] pp. Title page in brown and black. Bound in half red over cream cloth, gilt. A little wear to extremities, including head and tail of spine, but otherwise a very good copy. Illustrated by 62 pages of black and white plates. Catalogue of the collection started in 1932 by Lord Rothschild (1910-90), later zoologist and public servant, as a Cambridge undergraduate. Volume I contains author entries, A-O and Volume II, P-Z, followed by entries for presses and bindings. Appendices I-III list the Poley Collection of Pamphlets, the Rolle Collection of Plays and the Mordaunt Letters. At the end are indexes of titles, manuscripts and a general index. The collections are housed in the Library of Trinity College, Cambridge. The catalogue was first published in 1955. THIS IS A LARGE AND HEAVY SET WHICH WILL INCUR SHIPPING COSTS ABOVE THE DEFAULT RATE QUOTED BY ABE. PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY IF YOU WOULD LIKE A QUOTATION FOR POSTAGE BEFORE ORDERING. BIBLIOGRAPHY CATALOGUES BIBLIOGRAPHY CATALOGUES MANUSCRIPTS ILLUSTRATED BIBLIOGRAPHY.

Etat : Two toned cloth. Mint. Reprint Edition, one of 350 copies. Reprint Edition, one of 350 copies. Illustrated with 60 plates. 2,739 principal entries. 2 vols. 4to. Originally published in 1954 by Lord Rothschild, this fine reprint is published with the kind permission of Lady Rothschild and produced in the format of the original. Illustrated with 60 plates. 2,739 principal entries. 2 vols. 4to.

Hardcover. Etat : Very good. First Edition. Two volumes, illustrated, in original two-toned cloth. Light foxing to endpapers, spines lightly sunned, very mild skew to spine of Volume I; very good. Small label of Douglas C. Ewing on front pastedown of each volume. Original edition of "one of the finest private library catalogues ever published" (Christies). Rothschild's collection of eighteenth century works included Baskerville, Strawberry Hill, and Foulis Press publications and many fine English, Scottish, and Irish bindings. Due to weight, additional postage will be requested for priority or international orders.