(PALMER,---).
Four Months Tour Through France.
Dublin: Printed for Messrs. S. Price, W. Whitestone......and C. Talbot, 1776. Two volumes bound in one. First edition. 12mo., full cont. calf, raised bands, leather spine label, iv, (5)-128, (129)-261pp. Bookplate, brown staining to the lower corners of the first 59pp. (not affecting text), stain on pp. 60-64 larger but the text is still quite legible, stain on the titlepage of volume two affecting the publishers imprint, but still a very good copy.
A series of letters provide the authors account of his travels, beginning with his departure from Dover, through Calais, Montrueil, Amiens, Paris, Lyons, Avignon, Marseilles, Montpelier, Toulouse, Bordeaux and Orleans. Throughout the letters the author gives a description of the scenery, architecture, arts, education, accommodations and constantly compares them with their counterpart in England. (in almost every case the English equivalent is preferable and superior, particularly noticeable in the comparison of Paris to London.) The letters conclude with a rather gruesome description of a public execution in Orlean.
Dublin: Printed for Messrs. S. Price, W. Whitestone......and C. Talbot, 1776. Two volumes bound in one. First edition. 12mo., full cont. calf, raised bands, leather spine label, iv, (5)-128, (129)-261pp. Bookplate, brown staining to the lower corners of the first 59pp. (not affecting text), stain on pp. 60-64 larger but the text is still quite legible, stain on the titlepage of volume two affecting the publishers imprint, but still a very good copy.
A series of letters provide the authors account of his travels, beginning with his departure from Dover, through Calais, Montrueil, Amiens, Paris, Lyons, Avignon, Marseilles, Montpelier, Toulouse, Bordeaux and Orleans. Throughout the letters the author gives a description of the scenery, architecture, arts, education, accommodations and constantly compares them with their counterpart in England. (in almost every case the English equivalent is preferable and superior, particularly noticeable in the comparison of Paris to London.) The letters conclude with a rather gruesome description of a public execution in Orlean.
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PALTOCK, Robert.
The Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins. With a Preface by A.H. Bullen......
London: Reeves & Turner, 1884. In two volumes. First with the Bullen introduction. (first published 1751). 12mo., cont. half calf, cloth, raised bands, gilt compartments, xxxii, 272; xii, 300pp. A touch of rubbing at spine tops o/w a pretty set.
"One of the classic imaginary voyages in English literature, and one of the best known and most influential works of its sort, having made strong impressions on Southey, Lamb, Hunt, Scott, Thackeray, Dickens and Coleridge. The subject of the narrative is well summarized in the rather protracted title (first edition) and the work is a triumph in the art of the creation of a wholly imaginary civilization, replete with winged humanoids, flying machines, and other fantastic inventions. Southey felt the winged inhabitants of the hidden worlds were 'the most beautiful creatures of the imagination that were ever devised." (Nicolson "Voyages to the Moon, pp.132-42)
London: Reeves & Turner, 1884. In two volumes. First with the Bullen introduction. (first published 1751). 12mo., cont. half calf, cloth, raised bands, gilt compartments, xxxii, 272; xii, 300pp. A touch of rubbing at spine tops o/w a pretty set.
"One of the classic imaginary voyages in English literature, and one of the best known and most influential works of its sort, having made strong impressions on Southey, Lamb, Hunt, Scott, Thackeray, Dickens and Coleridge. The subject of the narrative is well summarized in the rather protracted title (first edition) and the work is a triumph in the art of the creation of a wholly imaginary civilization, replete with winged humanoids, flying machines, and other fantastic inventions. Southey felt the winged inhabitants of the hidden worlds were 'the most beautiful creatures of the imagination that were ever devised." (Nicolson "Voyages to the Moon, pp.132-42)
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PANNARD, Charles-Francois.
Theatre et Oeuvres Diverses. Paris: Chez Duchesne, 1763. In four volumes. First collected edition. Sm.8vo., cont. half calf, boards, raised bands, leather labels. A fine copy.
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PARDOE, Miss. (Julia).
The City Of The Magyar, Or Hungary And Her Institutions In 1839-40.
London: George Virture, 1840. In three volumes. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. blue cloth with blind stamped decoration on the upper covers, gilt lettering on the spines, xii, 322; viii, 328; x, 431pp. Rubberstamps on pastedowns which also have marks from the removal of bookplates, some wear to the spine ends, a very good copy.
London: George Virture, 1840. In three volumes. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. blue cloth with blind stamped decoration on the upper covers, gilt lettering on the spines, xii, 322; viii, 328; x, 431pp. Rubberstamps on pastedowns which also have marks from the removal of bookplates, some wear to the spine ends, a very good copy.
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PARDOE, Miss. (Julia).
The Life of Marie De Medicis, Queen of France, Consort of Henry IV, and Regent of the Kingdom Under Louis XIII. London: Henry Colburn, 1852. In three volumes. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. blue cloth, (xxvii), 443; (xix), 466; xix, 578pp. Inner hinges cracked, lacking rear e/papers in volume one but still a very good copy. Julia Pardoe [1806-1862] British novelist, travel and short story writer, biographer. Pardoe's literary career began early as she published a book of poetry when she was 13. She wrote accounts of her travels, including interesting works on Turkey and Portugal. She turned to fiction to make money to "support poor relations" but the extra work eventually put a strain on her health. "Although uneven in quality, many of her novels and short stories are at their best in their sharp observations of the greed and affectation of the middle class and fashionable society." Her diffuse treatment of Marie de Medici in the above work, combats other historians critical and unsympathetic portrayal of her.
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PARFIT, Canon.
Mesopotamia The Key to the Future. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1907. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. printed wrappers, 41pp. Fine.
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PARKER, Franklin.
Travels in Central America 1821-1840.
Gainesville: University of Florida Press, 1970. First edition. Cloth, 340pp. Fine in d/w.
This book analyzes and demonstrates the character of ten travel books written by North Americans and Europeans on their travels in Central America during the first two decades of Central American independence, 1821-40.
Gainesville: University of Florida Press, 1970. First edition. Cloth, 340pp. Fine in d/w.
This book analyzes and demonstrates the character of ten travel books written by North Americans and Europeans on their travels in Central America during the first two decades of Central American independence, 1821-40.
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PARKER, Robert B.
Love & Glory.
(New York): Delacorte Press/Seymour Lawrence, (1983). Uncorrected proof of the first edition. Wrappers. Fine.
(New York): Delacorte Press/Seymour Lawrence, (1983). Uncorrected proof of the first edition. Wrappers. Fine.
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PARKINSON, C. Northcote.
East and West.
London: John Murray, (1963). First edition. Cloth, 290pp. A nice copy in d/w.
London: John Murray, (1963). First edition. Cloth, 290pp. A nice copy in d/w.
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PARMENTIER, Henri.
Angkor Guide. Saigon: Albert Portial, (1950). 12mo., wrappers, 189pp. Wallet edge wrappers creased o/w a nice copy ina d/w with wear to extremities. A scarce guide to Angkor. Text in French.
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PARNELL, Thomas.
The Poetical Works of Thomas Parnell.
London: Bell and Daldy, nd. (186-?) 12mo., cont. half green morocco, marble boards, raised bands, xxxii, 185pp. A fine copy.
London: Bell and Daldy, nd. (186-?) 12mo., cont. half green morocco, marble boards, raised bands, xxxii, 185pp. A fine copy.
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PARRY, John H.
The Cambrian Plutarch: Comprising Memoirs of Some of the Most Eminent Welshmen, From The Earliest Times to the Present...........
London: Printed for W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, 1834. Second edition. Tall 8vo., orig. brown cloth, (xii), 385, (2)pp.ads. Spine and perimeter of covers faded, cloth rubbed a very good copy.
London: Printed for W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, 1834. Second edition. Tall 8vo., orig. brown cloth, (xii), 385, (2)pp.ads. Spine and perimeter of covers faded, cloth rubbed a very good copy.
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PARRY, William Edward.
Journal of a Second Voyage For The Discovery of a North-West Passage From The Atlantic to The Pacific; Performed in the Years 1821- 22-23, In His Majesty's Ships Fury and Hecla. London: John Murray, 1824. 4to., recently rebound with a brown calf spine, marble boards, raised bands, gilt compartments, leather spine label, [8],xxx,[2],571,[1]pp. With thirty plates (some folding) and nine maps (four folding). Foxing to the plates with offsetting on the facing page, some scattered foxing throughout o/w a very nice copy.
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PARRY, William Edward.
Journal of a Voyage For The Discovery of a North-West Passage From The Atlantic to The Pacific; Performed in the Years 1819--20, In His Majesty's Ships Hecla and Gripper, Under the Orders of.....With an Appendix, Containing the Scientific and Other Observations.
London: John Murray, 1821. 4to., recently rebound with a brown calf spine, marble boards, raised bands, gilt compartments, leather spine label, [8],xxix,[3],310,[2],clxxix,[1],[1, Errata] With six maps and fourteen plates . Some occasional foxing (mostly marginal), some offsetting on the pages facing the plates, which also have some foxing in the margins o/w a near fine copy.
London: John Murray, 1821. 4to., recently rebound with a brown calf spine, marble boards, raised bands, gilt compartments, leather spine label, [8],xxix,[3],310,[2],clxxix,[1],[1, Errata] With six maps and fourteen plates . Some occasional foxing (mostly marginal), some offsetting on the pages facing the plates, which also have some foxing in the margins o/w a near fine copy.
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PARSONS, Frank.
The Story Of New Zealand A History of New Zealand From the Earliest Times to the Present With Special Reference To The Political, Industrial and Social Development of the Island Commonwealth.......Edited and Published by C.F. Taylor.
Philadelphia: Equity Series, 1904. First edition. With a presentation inscription from the author to American novelist William Dean Howells. Tall 8vo., orig. rust cloth, (xiv), 836, (4)pp.ads. Bookplate o/w a fine copy.
Philadelphia: Equity Series, 1904. First edition. With a presentation inscription from the author to American novelist William Dean Howells. Tall 8vo., orig. rust cloth, (xiv), 836, (4)pp.ads. Bookplate o/w a fine copy.
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PARTON, James; Horace Greeley and others.
Eminent Woman Of The Age; Being Narratives of The Lives and Deeds Of The Most Prominent Women of the Present Generation. Hartford: S.M. Betts & Company, 1869. Later edition, first published 1868. Tall thick 8vo., orig. green cloth, 628, (2)pp.ads. Some wear to extremities o/w very good.
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(PARTON, Sara).
Fern Leaves From Fanny's Port-Folio. Second Series.
Auburn and Buffalo: Miller, Orton & Mulligan, 1854. "Eighteenth thousand" so stated on title. (same year as first edition.) 8vo., orig. cloth, (xii), 400pp. Foxing throughout, wear to spine ends o/w very good.
Auburn and Buffalo: Miller, Orton & Mulligan, 1854. "Eighteenth thousand" so stated on title. (same year as first edition.) 8vo., orig. cloth, (xii), 400pp. Foxing throughout, wear to spine ends o/w very good.
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PATCHEN, Kenneth.
CCLXXIV Poems. (New York: Padell, nd). First of this edition which has a bookplate on the e/paper stating that "CCCLXXIV Poems is made up of the complete texts of "First Will & Testament," "The Dark Kingdom," and "Cloth of the Tempest," which have been brought together under this single cover in an edition of 126 copies....numbered and signed by the author." Grey buckram with a leather label. Fine.
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PATCHEN, Kenneth.
Sleeper Awake.
(New York: John Felsberg, (1946). First edition. About fine in d/w which is chipped and worn, and has a hole in the spine affecting lettering.
(New York: John Felsberg, (1946). First edition. About fine in d/w which is chipped and worn, and has a hole in the spine affecting lettering.
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PATMORE, Derek.
DH Lawrence & The Dominant Male.
London: Covent Garden Press, (1970). 1 of 300 copies. Wrappers, (13)pp. Fine.
London: Covent Garden Press, (1970). 1 of 300 copies. Wrappers, (13)pp. Fine.
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