The Cuckold's Chronicle; being Select Trials for Adultery, Incest, Imbecillity, Ravishment, &c. -
1793 - printed for H. Lemoin, London - First Edition
In two volumes. Rare and classic, the pinnacle of publications to satisfy the late 1700’s fascination with divorce cases - contemporary pornography. Containing a large number of trials, fascinating, and in many cases bizarre, some 'never before published', such as 'The celebrated Case and Trial of the Marquis de Gesvres, upon the complaint of his Lady, Mademoiselle de Mascranny, who, after three years Marriage, commenced a Suit against him, at Paris, for Imbecility and Impotency'; and 'The Case of John Bury, Esq. of the County of Devon, who was divorced for want of his Testicles.
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1793 - printed for H. Lemoin, London - First Edition
In two volumes. Rare and classic, the pinnacle of publications to satisfy the late 1700’s fascination with divorce cases - contemporary pornography. Containing a large number of trials, fascinating, and in many cases bizarre, some 'never before published', such as 'The celebrated Case and Trial of the Marquis de Gesvres, upon the complaint of his Lady, Mademoiselle de Mascranny, who, after three years Marriage, commenced a Suit against him, at Paris, for Imbecility and Impotency'; and 'The Case of John Bury, Esq. of the County of Devon, who was divorced for want of his Testicles.
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The Child's Own Book for 1838 -
1838 - Richard Davis, London
Illustrated with wood engravings, including frontispiece. A potpourri of informational and inspirational writings, with much on missionaries in far off lands, "The profits to be devoted to Sunday School Objects."
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1838 - Richard Davis, London
Illustrated with wood engravings, including frontispiece. A potpourri of informational and inspirational writings, with much on missionaries in far off lands, "The profits to be devoted to Sunday School Objects." More details
Evolution of Man’s Clothes -
Circa 1950s - Moss Bros., London - First Edition
Written by “A.A” of “Punch”, sketches by P. V. Moon.
A humorous history written for Moss Bros, whose details you will find at the rear, housed in pictorial yellow wraps, showing rather smart chap shooing away with his cane a leaf wrapped and rather disgruntled monkey.
Rather scarce little work.
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Circa 1950s - Moss Bros., London - First Edition
Written by “A.A” of “Punch”, sketches by P. V. Moon.A humorous history written for Moss Bros, whose details you will find at the rear, housed in pictorial yellow wraps, showing rather smart chap shooing away with his cane a leaf wrapped and rather disgruntled monkey.
Rather scarce little work.
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The Five People You Meet in Heaven - SIGNED -
Mitch Albom
2003 - Hyperion, New York - First edition
‘At the time of his death, Eddie was an old man with a barrel chest and a torso as squat as a soup can.’
Part melodrama and part parable, Mitch Albom's The Five People You Meet in Heaven weaves together three stories, all told about the same man: 83-year-old Eddie, the head maintenance person at Ruby Point Amusement Park.
‘There's much wisdom here . . . An earnest meditation on the intrinsic value of human life.’ - Los Angeles Times.
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2003 - Hyperion, New York - First edition
‘At the time of his death, Eddie was an old man with a barrel chest and a torso as squat as a soup can.’Part melodrama and part parable, Mitch Albom's The Five People You Meet in Heaven weaves together three stories, all told about the same man: 83-year-old Eddie, the head maintenance person at Ruby Point Amusement Park.
‘There's much wisdom here . . . An earnest meditation on the intrinsic value of human life.’ - Los Angeles Times.
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The Art of Contentment - with - The Art of Patience Under all Afflictions. An Appendix to the Art of Contentment. -
Richard Allestree; Lady Dorothy Coventry Pakington
1675 - Rad. Bathurst, Oxford - Second Edition, First Edition
This scarce pair of works of religious philosophy are generally attributed to Richard Allestree although in the 19th century they were also attributed to Lady Dorothy Pakington. Each with engraved frontispiece, vignettes to title page, decorative woodblock headpieces to preface and first page, and two decorative capitals in the Art of Contentment.
[Wing A1095 & A1086]
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1675 - Rad. Bathurst, Oxford - Second Edition, First Edition
This scarce pair of works of religious philosophy are generally attributed to Richard Allestree although in the 19th century they were also attributed to Lady Dorothy Pakington. Each with engraved frontispiece, vignettes to title page, decorative woodblock headpieces to preface and first page, and two decorative capitals in the Art of Contentment.[Wing A1095 & A1086]
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The Mind of the Savage -
Raoul Allier, Fred Rothwell [translator]
Circa 1929 - Harcourt, New York - First Edition Thus
Concerned chiefly with an examination of the thesis that ‘Human nature is everywhere and always the same, and consequently the difference between uncivilized man and ourselves is only one of culture and development.’
In two excellent chapters on “Magic and the Arrest of the Intelligence,” and “Magic and Moral Disintegration,’ Allier gives us an illuminating picture of the effects of magic upon thought and feeling. M. Allier has an excellent account of the role of magic in the societies of sorcerers of West Africa.
A work rich in insight and sympathetic understanding’ which unfortunately ends ‘in an irrelevant and ignominious rationalization of the French colonial program. This defection should not, however, deter the student of primitive mentality from reading this wise and thoughtful book with much profit’. - Leslie A. White, American Anthropologist 1930.
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Circa 1929 - Harcourt, New York - First Edition Thus
Concerned chiefly with an examination of the thesis that ‘Human nature is everywhere and always the same, and consequently the difference between uncivilized man and ourselves is only one of culture and development.’In two excellent chapters on “Magic and the Arrest of the Intelligence,” and “Magic and Moral Disintegration,’ Allier gives us an illuminating picture of the effects of magic upon thought and feeling. M. Allier has an excellent account of the role of magic in the societies of sorcerers of West Africa.
A work rich in insight and sympathetic understanding’ which unfortunately ends ‘in an irrelevant and ignominious rationalization of the French colonial program. This defection should not, however, deter the student of primitive mentality from reading this wise and thoughtful book with much profit’. - Leslie A. White, American Anthropologist 1930.
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Myths & Legends of The Polynesians -
Johannes C. Andersen
1928 - George G. Harrap & Company Ltd., London - First Edition
This authoritative volume combines a wealth of myths and legends with a lively commentary on Polynesian life and culture. Captivating tales include ancient stories of the gods and creation, nature and the supernatural, love and war, revenge, and more.
Over 75 illustrations including 16 plates in colour by Richard Wallwork, 32 half-tone plates and other in text illustrations.
With a detailed index and glossary of Polynesian terms.
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1928 - George G. Harrap & Company Ltd., London - First Edition
This authoritative volume combines a wealth of myths and legends with a lively commentary on Polynesian life and culture. Captivating tales include ancient stories of the gods and creation, nature and the supernatural, love and war, revenge, and more. Over 75 illustrations including 16 plates in colour by Richard Wallwork, 32 half-tone plates and other in text illustrations.
With a detailed index and glossary of Polynesian terms.
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The Light of Asia; The Secret of Death; Lotus and Jewel. -
Edwin Arnold
1880 - Roberts Brothers, Boston - Early or first American Editions
A lovely three volume collection of Arnold’s translations, poems, including the set for which he became most famous The Light of Asia.
Full titles are:
1. The Light of Asia - or, The Great Renunciation - Being the Life and Teachings of Guatama, Prince of India and founder of Buddhism (as told in verse by an Indian Buddhist).
2. Lotus and Jewel. containing: “In An Indian Casket,” “A Casket of Gems,” “A Queen’s Revenge.” With Other Poems.
3. The Secret of Death (From the Sanskrit) with some Collected Poems.
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1880 - Roberts Brothers, Boston - Early or first American Editions
A lovely three volume collection of Arnold’s translations, poems, including the set for which he became most famous The Light of Asia.Full titles are:
1. The Light of Asia - or, The Great Renunciation - Being the Life and Teachings of Guatama, Prince of India and founder of Buddhism (as told in verse by an Indian Buddhist).
2. Lotus and Jewel. containing: “In An Indian Casket,” “A Casket of Gems,” “A Queen’s Revenge.” With Other Poems.
3. The Secret of Death (From the Sanskrit) with some Collected Poems.
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