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Cesar Birotteau by Honore de Balzac, illustrated pocket classic
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Cesar Birotteau by Honore de Balzac, illustrated pocket classic

by Honore de Balzac

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Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, c.1900. First edition thus. Undated. Illustrated Pocket Classics. Illustrated by Paul Hardy. 385pp. Condition: Very Good.
Bound in original red cloth boards with title and decoration in gilt to the spine. Some fading to the spine and a little rubbing and bumping to the boards, but the binding is otherwise in smart condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or damage save for a touch of toning. There is a small tear, only a couple of millimetres to the bottom of pages 217-220.
In all, this is a very smart edition of this classic by Balzac, one of his greatest novels. It follows the rise and fall of Cesar Birotteau, an honest perfumer who is tempted into overextending himself by du Tillet, an an employee fired by Birotteau for embezzlement. Du Tillet is out for revenge, and Birotteau falls hard, but all s not yet lost, as Anselme Popinot, a brilliant young marketer in love with Birotteau's daughter, works to help Birotteau recover his honour.
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The Convert
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The Convert

by George Wilkins

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Published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green. London; 1826. 1st edition. Condition: Fair.Bound in brown leather with gold gilt detailing. The binding is cracking down the spine, which is quite worn. Thee is general wear and rubbing to boards and edges. Inside, the pages are remarkably clean and bright with only a small amount of toning and age spotting. In all, with some tlc to the binding this will make a smart example of this first edition by George Wilkins.
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The Cornhill Magazine
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The Cornhill Magazine: Volume II. July - December 1860

by William Makepeace Thackeray (ed.)

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Published by Smith, Elder & Co., London, 1860. Volume II, July - December 1860. First edition.condition: Good.
The Cornhill magazine was a monthly Victorian magazine and library journal, named after the street address of it's publisher, Smith, Elder & Co. In the 1860s, it was edited by William Makepeace Thackeray, author of Vanity Fair, and it had a large circulation, reaching approximately 110,000. This fell by 1870 to 20000 due to it's competitors growing popularity. This volume comes from it's point of high popularity, including chapters from novels such as Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope, and illustrations by preeminent artists of the time.
This volume is bound in half calf with mottled boards, gold gilt title and decorations to the spine. There is rubbing and shelf wear to the boards and binding, but the binding remains strong and smart. Inside, other than some toning and a little age spotting, as to be expected in a book of this age, the pages are clean and bright and in excellent… Read More
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Devereux
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Devereux

by Lord Lytton

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Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, c.1900. First edition thus. Undated. Illustrated Pocket Classics. Illustrated by Wilmot Lunt. 456pp. Condition: Very Good.
Bound in original red cloth boards with title and decoration in gilt to the spine. Some fading to the spine and a little rubbing and bumping to the boards, but the binding is otherwise in smart condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or damage save for a touch of toning.
In all, this is a very smart edition of this novel by Lord Lytton. Originally published in 1829, this novel was part of Lytton's four-part series, the 'Pelham Novels'. It is set in the late 17th Century and tells the story of a love affair between Devereux and the beautiful Lady Henrietta Temple. Lytton brings the tale to life beautifully with his vivid descriptions of both the characters and the period in which the novel was set.
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The Essays of Elia
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The Essays of Elia

by Charles Lamb

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Published by Odhams Press Limited, London; c.1930s. 348pp. 8vo. Condition: Near Fine.
Bound in original mottled brown boards with gold gilt title to the spine. The binding is tight and in excellent condition, free from blemishes or damage. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from damage or marks, save some minor toning and the occasional age spot.
This collection of essays was originally published in 1823. They were very popular throughout the nineteenth century, charming readers with their conversational and personal tone. Lamb himself is the Elia of the title, and his sister "Cousin Bridget". This is a lovely, smart example of the Odhams Press publication of this work and it would look very smart sat in any book collection. We currently have a range of 41 Odhams Press titles in stock, please don't hesitate to get in touch if you would be interested in purchasing the complete set, we are always happy to work out a deal, and these books would look fabulous on a bookshelf together!
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The Knight of the White Banner; or the Secrets of the Castle
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The Knight of the White Banner; or the Secrets of the Castle

by Mrs Mason

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Published by G. Virtue, London: Undated, but 1827. 8vo. Condition: Good-.Bound in brown leather with gold gilt detailing to the boards and spine. There is some rubbing to the boards and wear to the spine and edges, but overall the binding is in reasonably smart condition. Inside, it has mottled endpapers and page edges. The title page is darkened and the book is then missing the contesnts, preface and first 6 pages. After this, all pages are secure and tightly bound Page 7 has torn down the spine side, but otherwise the pages are generally clean with some signs of ageing - toning, spotting and darkening in places. Overall, other than the missing pages this book is in Good condition and would sit well on any shelf.
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The Life and Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
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The Life and Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

by Daniel Defoe

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Published by Chatto & Windus, London; 1904. Fine-Paper Edition. 563pp. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by George Cruikshank.
Bound in original publishers binding with gilt detailing and title to the spine. The binding is clean and tightly bound, with just a little shelf wear to the edges and a touch of rubbing to the rear. There is some fading to the spine, but it otherwise remains sharp and in very smart condition.
Inside, the pages are clean and bright with just a little toning and the occasional age spot. The book appears barely read and in beautiful condition internally. There is a neat ownership inscription to the ffep. It is beautifully illustrated by George Cruikshank, with 37 black and white illustrations throughout the book.
In all, this is a lovely example of this classic by Defoe. It is very collectible and in excellent condition. It would look very smart on any shelf, or in any collection. This novel tells the tale of Robinson Crusoe, written as the character's autobiography. Crusoe was… Read More
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Old St. Paul's
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Old St. Paul's

by W. Harrisin Ainsworth

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Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, c.1900. First edition thus. Undated. Illustrated Pocket Classics. Illustrated by J. Finnimore. 642pp. Condition: Good.
Bound in original red cloth boards with title and decoration in gilt to the spine. Some fading to the spine and a little rubbing, bumping, and marking to the boards, but the binding is otherwise in smart condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or damage save for a touch of toning.
In all, this is a smart edition of this historical romance by Harrison Ainsworth. Originally published serially, it is set during the Great Plague of London and the Great Fire of London, and follows the life and events of grocer Stephen Bloundel and his daughter Annabel. In 1914, it was the basis for the silent film Old St. Paul's. With a remarkable eye for detail, Harrison Ainsworth brings to life the colourful panorama of Restoration London and the disasters that befall it. It is a spectacular tale of love, greed, betrayal, abduction,… Read More
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Taking the Bastille
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Taking the Bastille

by Alexandre Dumas

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Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, c.1900. First edition thus. Undated. Illustrated Pocket Classics. Illustrated by Paul Hardy. 448pp. Condition: Good.
Bound in original red cloth boards with title and decoration in gilt to the spine. Some fading to the spine and a little rubbing, bumping, and slight marking to the boards, but the binding is otherwise in smart condition. Inside, the pages are clean, bright and free from marks or damage save for the usual toning and some cracking to the spine inside the front board..
In all, this is a smart edition of this historical novel by Dumas, the fourth in his 6 book series the Marie Antoinette Romances, set during the French Revolution. It is set several years after 'The Queen's Necklace', and following the story of Ange Pitou, a peasant who becomes involved in the revolution. It was first published in 1846, and is part of the 'Marie Antoinette romances'.
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The Three Musketeers
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The Three Musketeers

by Alexandre Dumas

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Published by Collins' Clear-Type Press, London; Undated. Illustrated Pocket Classics 752pp. No dj. 18mo. Illustrated by F. C. Tilney. Condition: Very Good.
Published as part of the Collins' Illustrated Pocket Classics. It is undated but most likely published in the 1920s. Bound in red cloth boards with gold gilt decoration and title to the spine. There is a little darkening and marking to the boards and some fading to the spine. Inside, the pages are clean and bright with just a little of toning, but otherwise free from marks or damage and in lovely condition.Alexandre Dumas was a prolific French writer in the nineteenth century, his works have been translated into numerous languages and he is one of the most widely read French authors. Two of his most popular works include The Count of Monte Cristo, and The Three Musketeers, historical adventures that have delighted and captivated readers for generations. This example is beautifully illustrated by F. C. Tilney, and is a book to be cherished by anyone… Read More
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Twenty Years After
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Twenty Years After

by Alexandre Dumas

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Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, c.1900. First edition thus. Undated. Illustrated Pocket Classics. Illustrated by F. C. Tilney. 712pp. Condition: Very Good.
Bound in original red cloth boards with title and decoration in gilt to the spine. Some fading to the spine and a little rubbing and bumping to the boards, but the binding is otherwise in smart condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or damage save for a touch of toning.
In all, this is a very smart edition of this novel by Dumas. It was the sequel to the Three Musketeers, the second book in the D'Artagnan Romances. It follows events in France during the Fronde, during the childhood reign of King Louis XIV, and in England towards the end of the English Civil War, leading up to the victory of Oliver Cromwell and the execution of King Charles I. Through his characters, Dumas praises the idea of benevolent royalty. His musketeers are valiant and just in their efforts to protect Louis XIV and Charles I from their attackers.
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The Two Rectors
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The Two Rectors

by George Wilkins

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Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green, London; 1824. First edition. 8vp. Binding Copy. Bound in brown leather with gold gilt detailing. The front board has completely separated, although still present, and the spine has almost totally worn away. As such, although on Good condition, this book will need attention to the binding. Inside, the ffeps and title page have separated, but are present. There is no contents page. Overall, however, the book internally is in Good condition. The pages are clean and bright and only show small signs of ageing with a little toning and age spotting. Once the binding has been repaired/replaced, this will be a very smart book, which will sit well in any collection.
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The Valley of Decision
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The Valley of Decision

by Marcia Davenport

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Published by The Reprint Society, London; 1946. 8vo. 784pp. Condition: Very Good.
Bound in maroon cloth boards, the binding is in smart condition with just a little bumping to the edges and some rubbing to the boards. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from damage, save some toning to the pages. The hinge is cracking a little by the title page, and the half title appears to have separated and carefully been reattached. There is a neat ownership inscription to the half-title page.
In all, this is a tidy example of this historical novel by American author Marcia Davenport. Originally written in 1942, it was a national bestseller and was adapted into a film of the same name, in 1945. It tells the story of the Scott family's fortunes from the economic panic of 1873 through the dramatic rise of American industry and trade unionism, through waves of immigration, class conflict, natural disaster, World War I, to Pearl Harbour. The principal character is Mary Rafferty, the Scott family's Irish… Read More
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The Vicar of Wakefield
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The Vicar of Wakefield

by Oliver Goldsmith

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Published by Odhams Press Limited, London; Undated, but c.1930s. 299pp. 8vo. First edition thus. No dust jacket. Condition: Near Fine.
Bound in original mottled brown boards with gold gilt title to the spine. The binding is tight and in excellent condition, free from blemishes or damage other than perhaps the slightest touch of bumping to the spine ends. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from damage or marks, save some minor toning and the occasional age spot.
The Vicar of Wakefield was originally published in 1766 and was one of the most popular 18th century novels among Victorians. It tells the tale of Dr Charles Primrose and his family, who lose all their money and are forced to relocate to the parish on the land of the womanising Squire Thornhill. This novel tells of their misfortunes and adventure that follow. The novel is typically thought of as a sentimental novel, but it can also be read as a satire on the sentimental novel. Furthermore, it is possible to draw an analogy between… Read More
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