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Literary Criticism
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1813 An Introduction to Byrom's Universal English ShorthandLondon: 1813A scarce, early edition of this short-hand study by T Molineux. Molineux reflects on Byrom's shorthand system. -
1841 An Essay on the Character of the Welsh as a NationLondon: 1841A finely bound copy of this prize-winning essay regarding Wales and the Welsh nation. -
1852 The Essays, or, Counsels Civil and Moral and Wisdom of the AncientsLondon: 1852A Bumpus bound collection of the influential essays of Sir Francis Bacon. -
1908 Sesame and LiliesLondon: 1908A beautiful edition of John Ruskin's essay, in a smart half vellum binding. -
1777 Essai Sur L'Etude de la LitteratureDublin: 1777An early, Dublin edition, of Edward Gibbon's popular essay collection. -
1908 Critical and Historical EssaysLondon: 1908A very smart set of Thomas Babington Macaulay's critical and historical essays. -
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1994 Patrick White LettersAustralia: 1994The first edition of the collections of Patrick White's letters, inscribed by the editor to the publisher Tom Maschler. -
1752 Remarks on the Life and Writings of Dr Jonathan SwiftLondon: 1752The fourth edition of this early biography of Jonathan Swift. Boyle's work was the first to give account of Swift's life and work. -
1991 De ProfundisLondon: 1991A fine Folio Society edition of Oscar Wilde’s moving ‘De Profundis’, a letter written to his lover whilst he was in prison. -
1903 Phrases and Philosophies For the Use of the YoungLondon: 1903An early pirated edition of Oscar Wilde’s collection of aphorisms. -
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1979 Taking SidesLondon: 1979A fine first edition of this insightful collection of pieces written by Bernard Levin, the author’s presentation copy to the publisher Tom Maschler. -
1719 2vol Monsieur Bossu's Treatise of the Epick Poem Containing Many Curious ReflexionsLondon: 1719A scarce English language edition of Rene Le Bossu's scarce, highly praised treatise on epic poetry. -
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1925 With the Living VoiceLondon: 1925A signed limited edition of John Masefield's thought provoking speech on voice and poetry, in the original quarter paper vellum and original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1827 Conversations of a Mother with her Daughter or Dialogues Composed for Madame Campan'sLondon: 1827An uncommon educational work from the mid nineteenth century. Presented as a series of conversations in both English and French, this is an early textbook on learning a foreign language. -
1844 Essays. Second SeriesLondon: 1844The first edition of the second essay collection by the noted philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson, in the original publisher's binding. -
1935 Wisdom of the Ages Fourteen Hundred Concepts of Two Hundred EverydayLondon: 1935The first edition on this insightful collection of quotations from prominent figures throughout history, in a lovely signed binding by Bumpus. -
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1970 Fears of FragmentationLondon: 1970A signed first edition of these lectures, a presentation copy from the author to the publisher Tom Machler, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1890 The Wider Hope Essays and Strictures on the Doctrine and Literature ofLondon: 1890A very scarce second edition of this collection of fascinating essays on punishment by a wide variety of affluent authors. -
1812 The Works of William Hogarth, Including the Analysis of BeautyLondon: 1812A profusely illustrated two volume set of the works of the noted artist William Hogarth, containing his most famous 'Analysis of Beauty'. -
1810 Letters Written By the Late Right Honourable Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl ofLondon: 1810An unusual compact edition of Philip Dormer Stanhope's, the Earl of Chesterfield, famous letters written to his son. Illustrated with frontispieces. -
1525 Prose di M Pietro Bembo Nelle quali Si Ragiona Del La Volgar Lingua ScritteVenice : 1525A very scarce, true first edition of Pietro Bembo's influential treatise on writing poetry. -
1807 Dr Johnson's Table-Talk Containing Aphorisms of Literature Life and MannersLondon: 1807A smart, pocket sized work, which contains the table-talk of noted lexicographer, Samuel Johnson. -
1829 The Bijou; or, Annual of Literature and the ArtsLondon: 1829An illustrated early nineteenth century annual for literature and the art, illustrated with detailed engravings. -
1812-17 Literary Anecdotes of the Eighteenth CenturyLondon: 1812-17A nice set of John Nichols' fascinating and essential historical document looking into the history and anecdotes of literature in the eighteenth century. Illustrated. -
1857 Lettres de PieteParis: 1857A finely bound, two volume set of this work by French bishop and theologian, Bossuet. -
1905 The Works of John Ruskin Vol XVIIILondon: 1905A finely bound copy of this volume from the works of John Ruskin. Illustrated throughout, this smart volume comprises of three works by the renowned critic. -
1894 Letters Addressed to a College Friend 1840-1845London: 1894The first edition of this work by leading English art critic, John Ruskin. From the library of noted art critic Patricia Milne Henderson. -
1781 An Essay on PaintingDublin: 1781A scarce, second edition of this poetical essay written by the eighteenth century poet and playwright, William Hayley. -
1826 SheridanianaLondon: 1826The first edition of this anthology of Richard Sheridan's anecdotes and table-talk. -
1856 L'Art ModerneParis: 1856A smartly bound copy of this critical look at modern art, by renowned critic, Theophile Gautier. -
1834 Woman in Her Social and Domestic CharacterLondon: 1834A smart, early edition of this moral, instructional work, aimed at the nineteenth century woman. -
1920 EssaysLondon: 1920A nicely bound collection of the first and second series of the essays of the American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. -
1835 Specimens of the Table Talk of the Late Samuel Taylor ColeridgeLondon: 1835A nicely bound set of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's table talk, containing his anecdotes and comments made by him. Illustrated with frontispieces. -
1893 Horae SubsecivaeLondon: 1897A nicely bound complete three volume set of John Brown's popular essays on history, biography, and art, including his best known short story 'Rab and His Friends'. -
1938 Max and the White PhagocytesParis: 1938The first edition of Henry Miller's collection of short stories and short essays, published whilst he was living in Paris. -
1892 The Toilers of the FieldLondon: 1892An excellent copy of this scarce, limited edition essay collection by John Richard Jefferies. A large paper edition, in a smart half vellum binding.