James, William

The Rural Walks of Cowper

William Cowper; James Storer · 1879 · Rooke Books

£49.00 (€58.65 | $65.04 | ¥10,399)

London, Sherwood, Gilbert, and Piper, c1825 . Leather. A scarce first edition of this collection of poems by William Cowper accompanied by illustrations. First undated edition in half calf leather binding of this collection of poetry by William Cowper compiled and edited by Ja...

The Philosophy of Physic; or the Natural History of Diseases, and Their Cure. Being an Attempt to Deliver the Art of Healing from the Darkness of Barbarism and Superstition, and from the Jargon and Pedantry of the Schools Together with a Treatise on Dyspepsia, or Indigestion; with Observations on Hypochondriasis and Hysteria

Rev. William Wilson; James Woodforde, M.D. · 1804 · Rooke Books

£940.00 (€1,125.19 | $1,247.74 | ¥199,497)

Dublin; London, Graisberry and Campbell; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1804-1821. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce first edition of The Philosophy of Physic; or the Natural History of Diseases, and their Cure. Being an Attempt to Deliver the Art of Healing from the ...

Depositio Cornuti Typographici: A Mirthful Play Performed at the Confirmation of a Journeyman

William Blades [rans.]; James Moran [ed.] · 1962 · Rooke Books

£30.00 (€35.91 | $39.82 | ¥6,367)

Colchester , Maximilian Editions/Bertram Rota, 1962. Brochure/Pamphlet. A lovely copy of this limited edition play complete with slipcase, signed by the editor. A limited edition, one of five hundred copies signed by the editor James Moran, this number three-hundred and twenty...

Illustrations of Paley&Apos;S Natural Theology with Descriptive Letter Press

James Paxton; William Paley · 1826 · Rooke Books

£250.00 (€299.25 | $331.85 | ¥53,058)

Oxford, J Vincent, 1826. First edition. Leather. A selection of illustrations to support William Paley's Christian apologetic work on natural theology. This work is a collection of thirty six plates, many hand coloured, to support James Paxton's editorial of Paley&ap...

A Sammelband of Fifteen Miscellaneous Political Tracts

William Hone; George Cruikshank; Samuel Laing; James Macara; John Walsh · 1820 · Rooke Books

£1,295.00 (€1,550.13 | $1,718.96 | ¥274,840)

London; Edinburgh, William Hone; J. Robins; Blackwood; Andrew Shortrede; Waugh and Innes; William Tait; Henry Colburn, 1820-1834 . First edition. Leather. A sammeland of fifteen satirical pamphlets and political tracts about early nineteenth century Great Britain, including a ...

The Shipwreck by William Falconer with a Sketch of His Life with the Wreath Containing the Minstrel and Other Poems by James Beattie

William Falconer; James Beattie · 1817 · Rooke Books

£79.99 (€95.75 | $106.18 | ¥16,976)

London, Suttaby, Evance and Fox, 1817. Leather. A scarce edition of The Shipwreck by William Falconer, and The Wreath and other poems by James Beattie. Two volumes bound in one. With engraved frontispieces to each volume. Containing Beattie's most famous poem The Minstrel...

The Evergreen, or Church-Offering for All Seasons; a Repository of Religious, Literary, and Entertaining Knowledge for the Christian Family; Monthly Church Magazine

Joseph Salkeld [ed.]; James Mackcay [ed.]; William H. Onderdonk [ed.] · 1844 · Rooke Books

£195.00 (€233.42 | $258.84 | ¥41,385)

New Haven; New York , Salkeld, Hitchcock & Stafford; Henry M. Onderdonk , 1844-1853. First edition. Cloth. Ten volumes of this very scarce American church magazine 'The Evergreen', complete with twelve monthly issues to each. This set comprises Volume I-X (12 issues ...

Poems

James Blyth; Eva Dobell [foreword]; William Curran Reedy [appreciation] · 1944 · Rooke Books

£25.00 (€29.93 | $33.18 | ¥5,306)

London, The Favil Press, 1944. First edition. Paperback. An uncommon paperbound volume of poetry published in memoriam of James Blyth. An uncommon volume of poetry published in memoriam of James Blyth, the British writer and soldier who was tragically killed in battle at 17 ye...

An Explanation of the Newtonian Philosophy, in Lectures Read to the Youth of the University of Leyden

William-James S'Gravesande; E. Stone [trans.] · 1741 · Rooke Books

£600.00 (€718.21 | $796.43 | ¥127,339)

London, W. Innys; R. Manby, 1741 . Leather. The scarce second edition of E. Stone's English language translation of William-James S'Gravesande's work, teaching Newtonian mechanics. The second English translation of this work, first published in Leiden in 1720. T...

Hit of Myth More Animal Lore and Disorder

William James Riddell · 1949 · Rooke Books

£145.00 (€173.57 | $192.47 | ¥30,774)

London, Riddle Books Limited, 1949. Hardback. A scarce and entertaining work for children, a mix and match volume of fifteen animals, allowing the reader to create their own mythical creatures. A scarce work.An entertaining book for children, containing a total of fifteen mix ...

Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking

William James · 1907 · Rooke Books

£250.00 (€299.25 | $331.85 | ¥53,058)

London, Longmans, Green and Co, 1907 . First edition. Cloth. The first UK edition of American philosopher William James's seminal work on the philosophy of pragmatism. The first UK edition of this work, first impression. This is bound from the original American sheets, wi...

The Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell

James Russell Lowell; William Michael Rossetti · 1819 · Rooke Books

£49.00 (€58.65 | $65.04 | ¥10,399)

London, Ward, Lock & Co, c1880. Leather. An illustrated edition of the poetical works of American writer James Russell Lowell, with a critical preface by William Rossetti. The complete poetical works of James Russell Lowell, including 'Under the Willows', 'The B...

A Pre-Raphaelite Friendship: The Correspondence of William Holman Hunt and John Lucas Tupper

William Holman Hunt; John Lucas Tupper; ed. James H. Coombs · 1986 · Rooke Books

£40.00 (€47.88 | $53.10 | ¥8,489)

Michigan, UMI Research Press, 1986. Cloth. An excellent collection of the letters of William Holman Hunt and John Lucas Tupper, with illustrations. Lucas Tupper was an early Pre-Raphaelite, and maintained friendships with several original members of the Brotherhood; his work h...

History of Freemasonry in Whitby, from 1764 to 1897

Bro. Rev. Egbert Fox-Thomas; Bro William James Hughan · 1897 · Rooke Books

£480.00 (€574.57 | $637.14 | ¥101,871)

Whitby, Horne and Son, 1897. Cloth. A signed limited edition presentation copy of this fascinating look into the history of the Freemasons in Whitby, illustrated throughout, including with a folding plate. A limited edition work, limited to 250 copies. Signed by the author to ...

The Naval History of Great Britain, from the Declaration of War by France in 1793, to the Accession of George IV. By William James. A New Edition, with Additions and Notes, and an Account of the Burmese War and the Battle of Navarino, by Captain Chamier, R.N.

William James; Captain Chamier · 1837 · Rooke Books

£495.00 (€592.52 | $657.05 | ¥105,055)

London, Richard Bentley, 1837. Cloth. A six volume set of works being a work of naval history written by William James, with additional work by Captain Chamier. Rebound, in a uniform full cloth binding. Complete in six volumes. A history of naval history in Britain from 1793 w...

13 Vols in 1 Scarce Political, Economic, and Ecclesiastical Law Pamphlets

John George Phillimore; Sir Peter Laurie; William Ray Smee; J. Mason; Robert Peel; "A Temple Man"; Luke James Hansard; H. Ayres; Edward Muscutt; Henry, Lord Bishop of Exeter [Henry Phillpotts] · 1845 · Rooke Books

£650.00 (€778.06 | $862.80 | ¥137,950)

London, James Ridgway; John Murray; George Eyre and Andrew Spottiswoode; Luke James Hansard; W. Strange; James Bain; William Pickering; , 1845-1847. Leather. London: James Ridgway; John Murray; George Eyre and Andrew Spottiswoode; Luke James Hansard; W. Strange; James Bain; Wi...

James Scott and William Scott, Bookbinders.

[Bookbindings]. Loudon, J.H, Scott, James, Scott, William. · 1980 · Fahrenheit 451

€30.00 ($33.27 | £25.06 | ¥5,319)

London/ Edinburgh, Scolar Press/ National Library of Scotland, 1980, XXVI,414 pag., col. frontsipiece, b/w full-page (fold.) illsutrations, original gilt hardcover with dustjacket, quarto (as new).

Unabridged Dictionary of Sensations “ As If “. 2 delen

Ward, James William · 1985 · Boekhandel - Antiquariaat Emile Kerssemakers - Member ILAB/NVvA

€95.00 ($105.35 | £79.36 | ¥16,844)

B. Jain publishers, 1985 Hardcover, with dust jacket. 1637 pages. Text in English. Spine of dust jacket slightly faded, otherwise in nearly perfect condition. Volume 1: Pathogenetic. Volume 2: Clinical.

Voyages en Europe, en Asie et en Afrique, contenant la description des Moeurs, Coutumes, Loix, Productions, Manufactures de ces Contrées, & l'État actuel des Possessions Angloises dans l'Inde ; Commencés en 1777, & finis en 1781, par M. Makintosh ; Suivis des Voyages du Colonel Capper, dans les Indes, au travers de l'Égypte & du grand désert, par Suez & par Bassora, en 1779 Traduits de l'anglois & accompagnés de Notes sur l'original & de cartes géographiques par J.P. Brissot.

William MACINTOSH - [James CAPPER] John CAPPER · 1792 · Librairie Le Feu Follet

€1,000.00 ($1,108.91 | £835.41 | ¥177,301)

Regnault | Paris 1792 | 12.5 x 20.3 cm | 2 volumes reliés | Nouvelle édition de la traduction française illustrée, dans le premier volume, d'1 carte hors-texte dépliante de l'Inde avec les limites coloriées, tirée sur papier bleuté ; dans le second volume : d'1 carte hors text...

THE PAPERS OF JAMES MADISON Volume 4 1 January 1782 - 31 July 1782

MADISON James, HUTCHINSON William T., RACHAL William M.E. [Editors] · 1965 · Rothwell & Dunworth Ltd

£15.00 (€17.96 | $19.91 | ¥3,183)

University of Chicago Press, 1965 1st edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered blue cloth, top edge blue (small marks on page edges - otherwise VG), dustwrapper (small tears at edges- in protective cover, not price clipped). Pp. xxviii + 486, illus with b&w plates (no inscriptions).