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1780 The Letters Sir Dudley Carleton, Knt. During His Embassy in HollandLondon: 1780A finely bound collection of Dudley Carleton's letters written during his embassy in Holland, illustrated with a frontispiece. The third edition of this work.
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1520 Aristotelis Stagy-Ritae Philosophi De Anima Libri IIIAugsburg: 1520A finely bound copy of this very scarce collection of Aristotle's works. Collected and edited by Johann Eck.
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1823 Elia Essays Appeared In the London Magazine Charles Lamb First EditionLondon: 1823The first edition of this famous essay collection by Charles. In a stunning quarter calf binding with marbled boards, this excellent copy would make a beautiful addition to any library.
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1792 2vols The Beauties of the Spectators Tatlers and Guardians Various Third EdLondon: 1792A scarce and well preserved two volume anthological work comprising of essays from three popular eighteenth century periodicals founded by famed duo, Joseph Addison and Richard Steele.
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1834 Introductions Study Greek Classic Poets Coleridge Vellum Hayday BindingLondon: 1834An uncommon and fascinating work on Greek classical poets, in a lovely full vellum signed Hayday binding with attractive gilt page edges and marbled endpapers.
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1854-1857 2vol Miscellaneous Prose Poetical Works Walter Scott Folding PlateEdinburgh: 1854-1857A lovely rebound two volume copy of works by Sir Walter Scott, containing 'The Miscellaneous Prose Works' of Scott to one volume, and 'The Poetical Works' of Scott to the other. copy
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1835 2vol Oeuvres de Moliere Sainte-Beuve Johannot Illustrated Unusual BindingParis: 1835A copiously illustrated copy of the works of French Restoration dramatist and comic writer, Molière, in an unusual fine binding.
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1869 The Mostellaria Of Plautus Ramsay Leather First Edition UncommonLondon: 1869An uncommon first edition copy of William Ramsay's edition of 'The Mostellaria Of Plautus' in an attractive polished calf binding with armorial gilt embellishment to the front board.
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1837 Horatius Restituts: Books of Horace James Tate Second Edition Very ScarceLondon: 1837A very scarce second edition copy of James Tate's study of the books of Horace, 'Horatius Restitutus'.
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1879 Character Samuel Smiles New Edition Fine Binding Essay PhilosophyLondon: 1879A beautifully bound, 'New Edition' of Samuel Smiles' self-help reference work, 'Character'.
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1843-45 4vol Letters of Horace Walpole Earl of Orford Horace Mann Fine BindingLondon: 1843-1845A beautifully bound collection of this fascinating correspondence between Horace Walpole and the diplomat Sir Horace Mann. In lovely half morocco bindings.
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1904 Critical and Historical Essays T Babington Macaulay Prize Binding EdinburghLondon: 1904A one-volume edition of critical and historical essays by celebrated nineteenth century author, Thomas Babington Macaulay.
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1903-5 7vol Works of Charles and Mary Lamb E V Lucas Editor Illustrated NovelsLondon: 1903-1905The collected works of Charles and Mary Lamb.
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1907 Essays in Criticism First Series Matthew Arnold Prize BindingLondon: 1907The essays from the first series of Matthew Arnold's Essays in Criticism.
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1926 Of Many Things Reflections Impressions Asprey Zaehnsdorf Binding Otto KahnNew York: 1926A collection of essays by German-born investment banker and critical thinker, Otto H Kahn.
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1923 Literary and Historical Essays Lord Macaulay Oxford Binding CriticalLondon: 1923A collection of essays by Lord Macaulay.
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1903 Essays by Joseph Addison John Richard Green Illustrated Title Page PrizeLondon: 1903A collection of essays by founder of 'The Spectator' magazine, Joseph Addison.
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1964 Oeuvres Completes Bibliotheque de La Pleiade Francois La RochefoucauldParis : 1964The complete works of Francois de La Rochefoucauld.
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1906 Literary Essays John Morley First Humphreys Edition Byron Macaulay CarlyleLondon: 1906The edition of Morley's Literary Essays.
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c1880 ESSAYS by Sydney SMITHLondon and New York: c1880A bright, clean edition of Essays by Sydney Smith.
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c1895 The Poet at The Breakfast Table Oliver Wendell Holmes Literary CriticismLondon: c1895A nicely bound copy of The Poet at the Breakfast Table.
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1880-1908 5vols Works of Algernon Charles SwinburneLondon: 1880-1908A beautiful set of some of the Works of Algernon Charles Swinburne.
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1921 On The Art of Reading Sir Thomas Arthur Quiller-Couch Essays Lit CritCambridge: 1921Bound by Riviere, a collection of lectures on the art of reading.