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Sparrowhawk.

[Taxidermy] Gunn, T. E. · 1923 · Antiquariaat Schierenberg

€1,000.00 ($1,102.21 | £834.14 | ¥176,029)

Norwich, T. E. Gunn, pre-1923. Taxidermy cased (40 x 30 x 15 cm) in naturalistic setting. Black wooden case with glass front; interior painted light blue. Printed label on rear board. = A fine, wonderfully preserved taxidermy cased specimen of the Eurasian sparrowhawk, Accipiter…

The Beauty of London: A Varied Set

Charles G. Harper; T. Michael Pope; E. Beresford Chancellor; Walter Jerrold; Paul Cohen-Portheim; Thomas Burke; Ivor Brown · 1902 · Rooke Books

£245.00 (€293.71 | $323.73 | ¥51,702)

London, Chapman and Hall; Cassell and Company; Richards; Blackie and Son Limited; B.T. Batsford; George Allen and Unwin; Collins, 1902-1951. First edition. Cloth. A varied set of books that showcase the beauty of London, including short stories, first editions, local interest, a…

Britain Since 1918 - the strange career of British democracy

David Marquand · 2009 · Book Haven

$10.50 (€9.53 | £7.95 | ¥1,677)

Phoenix 2009 Paperback 450 The history of democratic politics in Britain since the coming of universal male suffrage in 1918 is a dramatic one, crowded with events and colourful figures. As well as the great events of war and economic crises, and the quieter drama of constitutio…

The Objective Standard, Volume 18, No. 4, Winter 2023-2024 [Frank Lloyd Wright]

Biddle, Craig (editor in chief); Jon Hersey, Managing Editor · 2023 · Clausen Books, RMABA

$35.00 (€31.75 | £26.49 | ¥5,590)

Glen Allen Press Textblock very clean and tight; Covers lightly edge and corner-worn; In this issue: Frank Lloyd Wright: Rebel Architect, by Timothy Sandefur; Defend Israel and Civilization, or Keep The Faith - You Can't Do Both, by Craig Biddle; Ten Great Sci-Fi TV Shows that P…

A Book of Verses for Children

Edward Verrall Lucas · 1923 · Rooke Books

£70.00 (€83.92 | $92.50 | ¥14,772)

London, Chatto & Windus , 1923. Cloth. A bright copy of this charming poetry book for children compiled by Edward Verrall Lucas. A collection of children's verses compiled by Edward Verrall Lucas, originally published in 1897. Containing a series of charming poems for child…

Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold

Matthew Arnold · 1907 · Rooke Books

£450.00 (€539.47 | $594.61 | ¥94,963)

London, Macmillan and Co. Limited, 1907 . Fine Binding. An elegantly bound collection of poetry from English poet and professor, Matthew Arnold, in a signed binding by Spottiswoode & Co. Bound by Spottiswoode & Co. in half crushed morocco with cloth boards.Illustrated with a fro…

Parental Responsibility

Rev. T. Whittaker · 1871 · Rooke Books

£65.00 (€77.92 | $85.89 | ¥13,717)

London, George Lamb, 1871. Cloth. A very scarce work on the responsibilities of parenting from English reverend T. Whittaker. Very scarce. A detailed commentary on the responsibilities of a parent, with chapters on restraint, secular callings, companions, habits, books, and more…

Evenings at Derley Manor: Pencilings and Sketches of the English Poets and Their Favourite Scenes

Anonymous · 1849 · Rooke Books

£110.00 (€131.87 | $145.35 | ¥23,213)

London, Thomas Nelson, 1849. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of this very scarce collection of writings on important English poets, with a colour frontispiece. First edition. Illustrated with a hand coloured frontispiece. A collection of commentaries on important Eng…

Rockingham Pottery and Porcelain 1745-1842

Alwyn Cox; Angela Cox · 1983 · Rooke Books

£30.00 (€35.96 | $39.64 | ¥6,331)

London, Faber and Faber, 1983. First edition. Cloth. A very smart first edition of this illustrated study of pottery and porcelain from Rockingham. First edition. Illustrated with ten colour plates, a map, and one hundred and forty-nine black and white photographs. Collated comp…

Judy, the Guide

Elinor M Brent-Dyer · 0 · Rooke Books

£45.00 (€53.95 | $59.46 | ¥9,496)

London, Thomas Nelson and Sons, c1930. Cloth. A children's novel by prolific author, Elinor M Brent-Dyer Lacking dustwrapper, as is common. Elinor M Brent-Dyer wrote more than 100 children's books during her lifetime. Her most famous series was her 'Chalet School&…

Texts and Hymns

Lord Brassey · 0 · Rooke Books

£65.00 (€77.92 | $85.89 | ¥13,717)

Not Stated, Private Circulation, c1910. Cloth. A very scarce copy of this collection of religious texts and hymns printed for private circulation. Very scarce. Printed for private circulation. A collection of religious texts and hymns, including: Job XI 7-9, Psalm LXXVII, Prover…

The English Lakes

Wm. T. Palmer · 1908 · Rooke Books

£64.00 (€76.73 | $84.57 | ¥13,506)

London, Adam and Charles Black, 1908. Cloth. A smart second edition of this brightly illustrated work on the English lakes. Second edition. Illustrated with seventy-five colour plates. Collated complete. A charming guide to the English lakes with descriptions of excursions aroun…

London Birds and Other Sketches

T. Digby Pigott · 1902 · Rooke Books

£33.00 (€39.56 | $43.60 | ¥6,964)

London, Edward Arnold, 1902. Cloth. A smart new edition of this illustrated work on the birds of London. New edition, revised and enlarged. Illustrated with frontispiece and six plates. Collated complete. A detailed commentary on the birds of London, with chapters on the outer f…

The Seasons

James Thomson · 1820 · Rooke Books

£65.00 (€77.92 | $85.89 | ¥13,717)

Chiswick, C Whittingham, 1820. Leather. A smart, pocket sized edition of James Thomson's famed poetry cycle 'The Seasons&apos. 'The Seasons' is a cycle of four poems. It was extremely influential and inspired the likes of Joseph Haydn, Thomas Gainsborough and…

The Treasury of Sacred Song

Francis T Palgrave · 1889 · Rooke Books

£34.00 (€40.76 | $44.93 | ¥7,175)

Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1889. Leather. A collection of poetry with introduction and notes by Francis T Palgrave. In original gilt stamped quarter vellum binding. With the works of several esteemed poets such as John Donne, Thomas Ken, Joseph Beaumont, John Keble and Alfred Lord…

An Anthology of Humorous Verse: Herrick to Owen Seaman

Helen Melville; Lewis Melville · 1926 · Rooke Books

£30.00 (€35.96 | $39.64 | ¥6,331)

London, George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 1926. Leather. A collection of humorous verses, anthologized by English writers Helen and Lewis Melville. With a frontispiece. An anthology of humorous poetry and verses from writers such as Robert Herrick, Samuel Butler, Jonathan Swift, Alexa…

Nicholas Kratzer. (B&W Engraving)

Calamatta; C. Thevenin (Engraver) · 1800 · Wittenborn Art Books

$85.00 (€77.12 | £64.33 | ¥13,575)

Paris : [Holbein], [1800s?]. Original B&W gravure. 8.5 x 12.5 inches. Good. Foxing in all four margins, image mostly fine. Light creasing at bottom edge. Penciled notation at bottom edge. Nicholas Kratzer (1487 - 1550) was a German mathematician, astronomer, and horologist (the …

Nicholas Kratzer. (B&W Engraving)

Calamatta; C. Thevenin (Engraver) · 1800 · Wittenborn Art Books

$100.00 (€90.73 | £75.68 | ¥15,971)

Paris : [Holbein], [1800s?]. Original B&W gravure. 9.75 x 12.5 inches. Very Good. Half inch tear at top edge. Small crease along right edge, and bottom corners. Penciled notation at bottom edge. Nicholas Kratzer (1487 - 1550) was a German mathematician, astronomer, and horologis…

Captn. Thos. Coram Who After 17 Years Unwearied Application, Obtained the Charter of the Foundling Hospital, to the Governors & Guardians of the Hospital, This Print Is Humbly Dedicated by Their Obedient Humble Servt. R. Cribb. '

Hogarth, William (1697-1764) After. Engraved by William Nutter (1754 - 1802) · 1796 · Wittenborn Art Books

$200.00 (€181.45 | £151.36 | ¥31,941)

London: Robert Cribb, 1796 ( printed circa 1837). Stipple engravings. 25 x 19 inches sheet size. Whole-length portrait, seated, slightly to left, looking to front and holding the seal of the Royal Charter in his right hand, gloves in left. In the left background are ships at sea…

Monumenta sepulcralia et inscriptiones publicae privataeq(ue) ducatus Brabantiae. Franciscus Sweertius (Sweerts) posteritati collegit.

Sweertius (ed.) · 1613 · Boekhandel - Antiquariaat Emile Kerssemakers - Member ILAB/NVvA

€300.00 ($330.66 | £250.24 | ¥52,809)

Antverpiae, Apud Gasparum Bellerum, 1613 Small 8vo (16x10 cm). Contemporary full leather, spine with ribbons, gilt in compartments; with morocco title-label; edges painted red (first hinge with small holes; corners sl. dam.; some rubbings). (xx),394,(ii) pp. With woodcut title-v…