The Complete Works of Thomas Shadwell (Five Volumes) by Shadwell, Thomas; Edited by Montague Summers - 1927

London: The Fortune Press, 1927. Limited edition, 1290 copies. Hardcover. Octavo, Five volumes. In Fair plus condition. Ex-library with usual markings, including embossed stamp on title page (volume 1), surface tears on rear endpapers from removed library pocket and label. Spines are blue with gold print. Boards in blue cloth. Wear to spine caps and corners, toning to spine, peripheral toning, scratches, shelf wear. Text blocks have spotting to edges and endpapers, intermittent spine breaks. Illustrated: b&w and color frontispieces, b&w plates. CONTENTS: Vol. 1. Prefatory note. The text. Introduction. Chronology. Genealogical Table. A Sermon. The Sullen Lovers. The Royal Shepherdesse. The Humorists (cclxiv, 313 pages) - Vol. 2. The Miser. Epsom-Wells. The Tempest. Psyche (403 pages) - v. 3. The Libertine. The Virtuoso. Timon of Athens. A True Widow (frontispieces loose from binding; 415 pages) - Vol. 4. The Woman-Captain. The Lancashire Witches. The Squire of Alsatia. Bury-Fair (frontispieces loose… Read More

London: Fortune Press, 1927. #986/1290 Copies. Hardcover. Good with no dust jacket. Edited by Montague Summers, 5 volumes, Limited edition #986/1290. Green paper over boards, brown cloth spine areas, color frontis plates. There is some fairly unobtrusive ink underlining and pencil numbers especially in the prologues, covers are a bit smudged, corners slightly rubbed. This large heavy set will require extra shipping; please inquire.; 5 Volume Set; 7 1/2 x 10

The Dark Mountain Project, 2010. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Inscribed by editor Dougald Hine on half title: "Iona - Happy Belated Birthday! Much love, Dougald X". The first issue of the pioneering environmental journal Dark Mountain, which diverges from other eco-oriented publications in its dark tone and its recognition that we are living in an age of inescapable loss. Essays, poetry, artworks, visionary texts. Miniscule crunches at top and bottom of back hinge, otherwise new condition..

The Folio Society, 2000. Hardcover . Must-Have. Would 100% gift this book! It's in great used book condition, with only the barest of shelfwear on the edges. In slipcase, which has minor wear and an unfortunate paint line on the back - easily hidden against the back of a bookcase! All books on our shelves are good condition - lightly read or worn - unless otherwise indicated. The Bluestocking Bookshop provides high-quality used and new books and gift items at deep discounts. Shipping media mail. Follow on Instagram for New Arrival stories and bookseller recommendations.

Theis book is in box case with three books. It is in excellent condition. Almost new. It is the story of how American precidency was created and the power behind it. Fascinating book to have. Great resource for School and college students.
Amazing photographs and illustrations.

The books in this multi-volume set are in very good condition. There is almost no wear on all three books in this set. The front, back, spine and cover boards are in very good condition as well as the edges. There is minor bumping on the corners of all three books. The previous owners name is written on the inside of the front cover boards of all three books. The pages of all three books are tanned and yellowed but clear of any markings. This multi-volume set contains the complete plays of Eugene O'Neill.

Charles Dickens' Our Mutual Friend complete in four volumes. Part of Hurd & Houghton's "Works of Charles Dickens. Household Edition." One B&W illustration in each volume with tipped-in protective tissue. Black cloth (faded) with gilt lettering and publisher medallion on spine; gilt medallion on front.FON on FFEP of each volume.Covers are faded, stained, and bumped, with wear on corners and the tops & heels of spines. Volume 4 has a tear up the spine hinge and across the spine. Endpapers are discolored. Pages are age tanned and foxed. Volume 1 & 2 are cracked at half-title page.

Charles Dickens' David Copperfield complete in four volumes. Part of Sheldon's "Works of Charles Dickens. Household Edition." One B&W illustration in each volume with tipped-in protective tissue. Black cloth (faded) with gilt lettering and publisher medallion on spine; gilt medallion on front.FON on FFEP of each volume.Covers are faded, stained, and bumped, with fraying on corners and the top & heels of spines. Pages are age tanned with occasional stains. All volumes are cracked at half title. Volume 4 protective tissue is loose.

Charpentier 1886, 2 volume set.French Language. Dark red boards are sturdy with light scuff marks. Little edgewear. Gold lettering on spine is clean and bright. Pages are heavily foxed, but text is clean and unmarked. Deckled edges are soiled. Previous owner's label is on first page of vol. 2. In

New York: Harper and Brothers, 1891. First Thus. Cloth. Good +. Dark green cloth with gilt lettering on spine. All volumes have some age spotting, especially on spines. Foxing to preliminary pages in all volumes. Volume 1: 12 illustrations. Binding loose. 604 pp. Volume 2: 8 illustrations. Spine starting to separate. 551 pp. Volume 3: 5 illustrations. 525 pp, last 2 pages are untrimmed. Volume 4: Water damage to bottoms of pages. 4 illustrations. Hinge starting to separate. 514 pp. Volume 5: Tour to the Hebrides (1773) and Journey into North Wales (1774). 3 illustrations. Water damage to bottoms of pages. Foldout of a facsimile note handwritten by Boswell. 524 pp. Volume 6: Water damage to bottoms of pages. Foldout chart of Dr. Johnson's contemporaries with their dates of birth and death. Addenda, index, dicta (quotes listed by topic), philosophi, &c. 523 pp. Last 2 pages untrimmed.

This is a six-volume set of the complete works of James Whitcomb Riley, presented in the order that Riley composed the poems. The books show some wear at the corners and the head and tail of the spine. All have gilt on the top page edges. Volume three has a slice in the fabric over the spine and Volume two has a 1.5 cm split on the top edge. Each volume has a frontispiece (photo #7 shows the one from volume six). Hinge splits (like the one shown in photo #6) have occurred in the front of volumes 1-3 and in the rear of volume 4. Small amount of water stain along the top edge is evident in volumes 5 and 6 (see photo #8). All pages are clean, tight and unmarked. Gift inscription, dated 1914, on the front endpapers of volumes 1 and 2. This set will ship at over 9 pounds, so it is not available for international shipping. Excess shipping costs are included in the list price.

Charles Dickens' Nicolas Nickleby complete in four volumes. Part of Sheldon's "Works of Charles Dickens. Household Edition." One B&W illustration in each volume with tipped-in protective tissue. Black cloth (faded) with gilt lettering and publisher medallion on spine; gilt medallion on front.FON on FFEP of each volume.Covers are faded, stained, and bumped, with wear on the top & heels of spines (volumes 1 & 4 top spines are frayed). Pages are age tanned with occasional stains. Volume 1 & 2 are cracked at half-title page, volume 1 is also cracked at back endpaper.