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Ben Jonson His Volpone: Or the Foxe

Ben Ionson [Ben Johnson]; Vincent O'Sullivan [ed.] · 1898 · Rooke Books

£285.00 (€341.67 | $376.59 | ¥60,143)

London, Leonard Smithers, 1898 . Cloth. A wonderful limited edition of Ben Jonson's 17th century satire, beautifully illustrated and designed by English illustrator and author Aubrey Beardsley, known for his influence upon the aesthetic movement. Number 18 of 1,000 copies p…

War and Labour

Michael Anitchkow · 1900 · Rooke Books

£140.00 (€167.84 | $184.99 | ¥29,544)

London, Archibald Constable, 1900. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of a passionate treatise on ending war, signed and possibly owned by influential founder of the Labour party Keir Hardie. The first edition of War and Labour by Michael Anitchkow, signed by founder of the…

A Son of Earth: Collected Poems

William Ellery Leonard · 1928 · Rooke Books

£49.00 (€58.74 | $64.75 | ¥10,340)

New York, The Viking Press, 1928. First edition. Cloth. A limited first edition of the poetry of William Ellery Leonard, signed by the author. First edition. No. 306 of a limited edition of 350 copies.   Signed by the author to the frontispiece.   In the publisher's origi…

9vols in 1 Charges, Sermons, and Proceedings Relating to the Archdeaconry of Salop

Edward Bather · 1826 · Rooke Books

£295.00 (€353.66 | $389.80 | ¥62,254)

London; Shrewsbury , J. Hatchard and Son; J. Sandford; R. Watts, 1826-1834 . Leather. Nine scarce Edward Bather pamphlets bound in one volume, collecting his Salop visitation charges, local sermons, and related church proceedings. In a contemporary full calf binding.  A present…

Little Journeys of English Authors Robert Burns

Elbert Hubbard · 1901 · Rooke Books

£65.00 (€77.92 | $85.89 | ¥13,717)

New York, Roycrofters, 1901 . First edition. Leather. A limited edition signed copy of this hand decorated volume by Elbert Hubbard on the work of celebrated Scottish poet Robert Burns. A limited edition signed copy, with this being No.150/940 printed and illuminated by hand. Si…

Never Again

John Ashcroft · 2006 · Rooke Books

£55.00 (€65.94 | $72.67 | ¥11,607)

Connecticut, [Easton Press], [2006]. Leather. A signed first edition of this political reflection, in full morocco, and unopened shrink wrap. A signed first edition of this autobiography by Attorney General John Ashcroft, recalling how he tackled the catastrophe of 9/11. Ashcrof…

About Carriages: Repairs

Osman Rivers [Hooper and Co.] · 1966 · Rooke Books

£70.00 (€83.92 | $92.50 | ¥14,772)

London, Hooper and Co. 1966. Paperback. A facsimile of very scarce pamphlet offering advice on maintaining coaches during economic depression, from the royally supported coachbuilding business Hooper and Co. A facsimile of a very scarce little pamphlet on carriages and how to re…

The Follies & Fashions of Our Grandfathers (1807)

Andrew W. Turner · 1886 · Rooke Books

£495.00 (€593.42 | $654.07 | ¥104,460)

London, Field & Tuer, 1886-1887. First edition. Leather. An pleasing copy of the first edition of this wonderfully illustrated study of British fashion in 1807. The limited edition of this work, number 245 of only 250, large paper copies signed by the author. In the publisher&ap…

Royal Biography: Or, Sketches of the Lives of Kings, Queens, Princes, and Princesses

C. Hulbert · 1828 · Rooke Books

£395.00 (€473.54 | $521.94 | ¥83,357)

Shrewsbury, Printed and Sold by the Author, 1828 . First edition. Leather. The scarce first edition of Charles Hulbert's illustrated biographical study of various members of nobility throughout Europe, inscribed by the author to a personal friend. A signed presentation copy…

Le Livre de Ballades

Paul Fort · 1921 · Rooke Books

£795.00 (€953.07 | $1,050.48 | ¥167,768)

Paris, L'Edition D'Art H. Piazza, 1921 . First edition. Leather. Beautifully bound in quarter crushed morocco, this is the limited edition first French language edition of this collection of ballads, with vibrant plates by Arthur Rackham. In the original French. The fi…

Midland Churches: A History of the Congregations on the Roll of the Midland Christian Union

George Eyre Evans · 1899 · Rooke Books

£70.00 (€83.92 | $92.50 | ¥14,772)

Dudley , Herald" Printing Works , 1899. First edition. Cloth. A signed presentation copy of this detailed reference on the ministers, members and activities of the Midland Christian Union. Signed by the author to the verso of the title page, above printed with "This is a signed …

The Newtonian System of Philosophy: Explained by Familiar Objects, in an Entertaining Manner, for the Use of Young Persons

Telescope Tom [John Newbery] · 1812 · Rooke Books

£165.00 (€197.81 | $218.02 | ¥34,820)

London, J. Walker, J. Harris, J. Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; Lackington, Allen, and Co.; and Darton, Harvey, and Darton, 1812. Leather. A charming early popular science work for children, illustrating the principles of Newtonian physics through entertaining lessons an…

The Roman Wall, and Illustrations of the Principal Vestiges of Roman Occupation in the North of England

Henry MacLauchlan · 1857 · Rooke Books

£795.00 (€953.07 | $1,050.48 | ¥167,768)

London, Printed for private distribution, 1857 . First edition. Leather. A signed presentation copy from the Duke of Northumberland of the very scarce first edition of Henry MacLauchlan's illustrated survey of Roman remains in northern England. The first edition of this ver…

Rural Residences, Consisting of a Series of Designs for Cottages, Decorated Cottages, Small Villas, and Other Ornamental Buildings, Accompanied by Hints on Situation, Construction, Arrangement and Decoration, in the Theory & Practice of Rural Architecture; Interspersed Wiht Some Observations on Landscape Gardening

John Buonarotti Papworth · 1818 · Rooke Books

£575.00 (€689.33 | $759.78 | ¥121,342)

London, R. Ackermann, 1818. First edition. Leather. A full calf bound first edition of this series of hand-coloured, aquatint engravings of rural domestic British architecture. A first edition of this work.  Bound in full calf with end papers renewed.  Illustrated with twenty-…

The Plantin Museum at Antwerp

A. J. J. Delen [Preface] · 1930 · Rooke Books

£395.00 (€473.54 | $521.94 | ¥83,357)

London; Brussels, A. A. M. Stols , [1930] . First edition. Cloth. A very scarce copy of this smartly produced study of the celebrated Plantin-Moretus Museum, illustrated with woodcuts printed from the historic Maastricht blocks, signed and numbered by the artist, Jan Boon. In th…

Catulli, Tibulli, Et Propertii, Opera Ex Optimis Editionibus Sedula Recensione Accurata

Catulli; Tibulli; Propertii [Catullus; Tibullus; Propertius] · 1822 · Rooke Books

£115.00 (€137.87 | $151.96 | ¥24,268)

London, Sumtibus Rodwell et Martin; et al. 1822 . Leather. A smartly bound copy of this collection of poetry by Catullus, Tibullus and Propertius. From the best editions, a careful and accurate review. In a full red morocco binding, with a gilt to fore edge. A signed binding by…

1962-1965 7vols Oeuvres Completes by Albert Camus

Albert Camus · 1962 · Rooke Books

£2,950.00 (€3,536.56 | $3,898.02 | ¥622,537)

Paris, Imprimerie Nationale, André Sauret Editeur, 1962-1965. Hardback. A finely produced limited edition de luxe of Camus" collected works, number 97 of 200, richly illustrated with original signed lithographs and suites on Japon, housed in the original slipcases. In the publi…

Peter Pan & Wendy; Christmas Treasury

Michael Foreman; J.M. Barrie · 1988 · Rooke Books

£85.00 (€101.90 | $112.32 | ¥17,938)

London, Pavilion Books, 1988-1999. Hardback. A smart two volume set of beautifully illustrated children's stories, signed by the illustrator Michael Foreman. A two volume set.Signed by the illustrator to the half title pages, inscribed 'To Mary with love Michael Forema…

Sleeping Beauty & Other Favourite Fairy Tales

Angela Carter · 1982 · Rooke Books

£70.00 (€83.92 | $92.50 | ¥14,772)

London, Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1982 . First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of this beautifully illustrated collection of fairy tales chosen by Angela Carter, signed by the illustrator Michael Foreman. The first edition.Signed by the illustrator, Michael Foreman, to the title…

The Little People&Apos;S Pageant of Cornish Legends; the Shining Princess and Other Japanese Legends

Eric Quayle · 1986 · Rooke Books

£125.00 (€149.85 | $165.17 | ¥26,379)

New York; London, Andersen Press; Simon & Schuster, 1986-1989. First edition. Hardback. A smart two volume set of scarce signed first edition copies of these beautifully illustrated collections of folk tales by Eric Quayle and Michael Foreman. A two volume set.A set of works wri…