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.

Farmington Hills, Mich.: Gale, 2003. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover 1sts, 4tos, all 4 vols. vg, no djs; spine ends bumped; top corners of v.3 and 4 bumped; bump to bottom edge of v.1. Please be aware shipping this set internationally will require additional fees above our standard rates.

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.

This Set of two Volumes is a Collector's good fortune. This Set is designed with dark green covers with gold lettering that has a matching slip case for storage and safe keeping. The slip case with the two Volumes accounts for 4.25 inches of width. Volume I of this Set begins with President George Washington and ends with Benjamin Harrison's loss to Grover Cleveland in 1892. Volume II begins President Grover Cleveland and ends with Harry Truman. Both Volumes give the reader an account of the planning for the White House during George Washington's Administration and all successive remodeling and expansions. More importantly, perhaps, the Author leads us through each President's time in the White House, their family and personal life, as well as the social gatherings and impact of the First Ladies. Together, both Volumes contain 1,224 pages and 121 illustrations.

New York: Columbia University. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Three Volumes in FIVE Books, consists of Vols. 1, 2 and 4 of the set. Missing Volume 3. Vol. 1, 1970: 'The Latin and Greek Poems' by Douglas Bush and 'The Italian Poems' by J.E. Shaw & A. Bartlett Giamatti, vg (bumped corners) in vg+ dj. Vol 2 , 1972: 'The Minor English Poems' by A.S.P. Woodhouse & Douglas Bush. Part 1 is vg (spine ends and corners bumped, scratch on front board), no dj. Pt. 2 is vg (bumped spine ends) in vg dj (edgeworn). Pt. 3 is vg (spine ends and top corners bumped), no dj. Vol. 4, 1975: 'Paradise Regained' by Walter McKellar, vg (bumped spine ends and corners) in vg dj (faded spine). Please be aware that shipping this item will require extra charges above our standard rate.

Kansas City, Missouri: Bufton, 1919. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. First Editions, no additional printings or editions stated; 4tos, three-quarter textured black cloth with black cloth boards, marbled edges and eps; overall, vg (boards rubbed and worn; cloth frayed where overlaps textured corners; shelfworn; spine ends bumped and very heavily worn; pages toned; white stains on boards of v2; v3 cracked at first blank rear flyleaf; v4 cracked at Roman Candle and at Thomson). Please be aware shipping this set priority or internationally will require additional postage.

Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan Press. Hardcover. Very Good-. Four volumes, first volume, October 1939-November 1944; second volume, December 1944-November 1950; third volume, marked Vol. V, 1950-56; and fourth volume, January 1957-December 1963. First three vols. marbled boards with blue cloth spines, fourth grey boards with blue cloth spine of a different shade; all have mimeographed table of contents bound in with offprints on many different types of paper (many include the original wraps). Overall, vg- (cocked; boards rubbed and soiled; edges worn; corners worn to boards; tears to corners of fourth vol; stain to spine of third vol; pages toning).

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.