Search Results: Titles starting with F from Rooke Books

London: J. Nisbet and Co., LTD, 1900. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 8.5" by 6". Not Stated. The first edition of this illustrated biography of the short life of Frederick Guthie Tait, an amateur golfer. The first edition of this work.A biography on the sporting life of amateur golfer Frederick Guthrie Tait, two-time winner of the Amateur Championship.This work was published shortly after Tait's death in action during the Second Boer War.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and seventeen plates.Written by John L. Low.With an introduction by Andrew Lang.Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with some marks to the boards and spine. Spine is a little discoloured. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with some spotting. Very Good

London: Chatto and Windus , 1966. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8" by 5.5". None . A lovely first edition of this chronological catalogue of F. R. Leavis's critical writings from 1926 to 1946. The review copy with the publisher's slip loosely inserted. A lovely review copy of this bibliographical catalogue of the critical writings by F. R. Leavis from 1926 to 1946. The first edition of 1966. With the publisher's review slip inserted. A complete linear and chronological catalogue of F. R. Leavis's critical writings, including letters, articles, prefaces and works in which he has collaborated, as well as his books. With a supplementary section devoted to some reviews and discussions of Leavis's criticism. With a complete index. In the unclipped dust wrapper. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only. The dust wrapper is excellent with minor shelf ear only and a minor sunning to the spine; unclipped. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are… Read More

New York: Henry Holt and Company; Putnam, 1989-2007. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 8" by 5"; 9" by 6". None. Fifteen fine US first editions of Sue Grafton's immensely popular crime series, the 'Alphabet Murders', fourteen volumes signed by the author, many volumes with certificates of authenticity. Fifteen consecutive volumes of Sue Grafton's immensely popular crime thriller series. Each volume is the US first edition. ''F' is for Fugitive', the first edition first impression, signed by the author to the title page, published by Henry Holt in New York in 1989. With a certificate of authenticity loosely inserted, the certificate dated 1.25.01. In the original publisher's unclipped dustwrapper. ''G' is for Gumshoe', the first edition first impression, signed by the author to the title page, published by Henry Holt in New York in 1990. In the original publisher's unclipped dustwrapper. ''H' is for Homicide', the first edition first impression, signed by the author to the title page,… Read More

Milano: Vallardi & Associati; McKinnon Farmer Publishing, 1991. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 13.5" by 10" . Daniele Amaduzzi . A lovely first English edition of this work on the Formula 1 racing world, richly illustrated in colour. A handsome exploring the Formula 1 racing world, including statistics of races and all the high drama characteristic of the sport. From Phoenix to Adelaide, the early dominance of McLaren-Honda, the disappointment of the Ferrari, the growth of Williams-Renault, as well as celebrating the coordination and team work of engineers, team managers, designers, engine specialists, and mechanics. Richly illustrated in colour with photographs by Daniele Amaduzzi. Text is by Leo Turrini.The first English edition, translated from the Italian and published in conjunction with McKinnon Farmer Publishing. Complete with its unclipped dust wrapper and original cardboard box. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only. The dust… Read More

London: John Murray, 1822. Leather. Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". None. This dramatic fable theatrically portrays the catastrophic destruction of the second Jewish temple, exploring the theme of rebellious Jerusalem, which fell to the Roman forces in the year 70. Characters include the Romans Terentius Rufus, Caius Placidus, and Diagoras a Stoic philosopher. As well as the Jews Simon the Assassin, Ben Cathla Leader of the Edmomites and Abiram a false Prophet. Milman was an ordained minister who became dean of St. Paul's, he was best known however, for his scholarly achievements. He translated Sanskrit poetry, and wrote several works of religious history, including a "History of the Jews" and a "History of Christianity under the Empire," both of which approached their subject matter with historical precision and rational detachment. In decorative calf binding with gilt lettering and design to the spine. Externally, a trifle rubbed to boards and extremities. Internally, firmly bound… Read More

London: Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe, 1810. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 6" by 4". Not Stated. The fourth edition of John Gay's collection of classic fables, edited here by William Coxe. Illustrated with a frontispiece and head-pieces. The fourth edition of this work. Two parts bound as one. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and engraved head pieces to each fable. With one page of publisher's adverts to the rear. A collection of the fables of John Gay, with sixty-six fables in this volume. The fables include 'The Shepherd and the Philosopher', 'The Lady and the Wasp', 'The Universal Apparition', 'The Two Monkies', 'The Bull and the Mastiff', 'The Elephant and the Bookseller', and more. With fifty fables to Part One, and sixteen fables to Part Two. With notes by William Coxe. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper, 'M. Bevan Evans. Jan 1928'. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. Light rubbing to the boards. A few… Read More

Chiswick: C. Whittingham, 1813. Leather. Very Good. 4.5" by 3". Not Stated. A smart pocket-sized copy of this collection of fables from English writer, John Gay. Illustrated with eighty in-text images. Collated complete. A collection of fables, including: the lady and the wasp, the lion and the cub, the two owls and the sparrow, the two monkeys, the bear in a boat, and many others. Written by John Gay, an English poet and dramatist who was a member of the Scriblerus Club. Previously held in the library of Francis Edward Witts, an English clergyman, diarist, and magistrate. In the original full brown calf. Externally, smart with light wear and minor rubbing to the extremities. Minor fading to the spine and the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Very Good

Paris: Michel Levy Freres, 1847 . Leather. Very Good. 7" by 4.5". None. A copy of this collection of fables by Anatole de Segur, bound in quarter morocco. Bound in quarter morocco with marbled paper to the boards. This work was written by French administrator and author Anatole de Segur. This work features a collection of fables including 'Les Deux Philosophes' and poems such as 'Le Depart'.  Bound in quarter morocco. Externally generally smart with fading to the head and tail of the front board and spine and the odd minor mark. Slight marks to the rear endpapers. Internally firmly bound with light age toning and spotting throughout. Very Good

London: Chatto & Windus, 1929. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed/Very Good. 9" by 6". Gilbert Spencer. A signed first limited edition collection of fables by T. F. Powys, a nice illustrated edition complete with plates by GIlbert Spencer. Signed by the author to the limitation page.The first limited edition work, limited to 750 copies, of which this is numbered 12.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.A collection of nineteen fables by T. F. Powys, including 'The Clout and the Pan', 'Mr. Pim and the Holy Crumb', 'The Withered Leaf and the Green', 'The Seaweed and the Cuckoo-Clock', 'The Ass and the Rabbit', and more.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and three illustrations by Gilbert Spencer.Collated, complete.T. F. Powys is best remembered today for his allegorical novel 'Mr. Weston's Good Wine'. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart, with marks to the boards. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities.… Read More

London: Chatto & Windus, 1929. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Very Good. 9" by 6". Gilbert Spencer. A lovely first limited edition copy of this collection of fables by T. F. Powys, a wonderful collection inscribed by the author. Signed by the author to the limitation page.The first limited edition work, limited to 750 copies, of which this is numbered 169.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.A collection of nineteen fables by T. F. Powys, including 'The Clout and the Pan', 'Mr. Pim and the Holy Crumb', 'The Withered Leaf and the Green', 'The Seaweed and the Cuckoo-Clock', 'The Ass and the Rabbit', and more.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and three illustrations by Gilbert Spencer.Collated, complete.T. F. Powys is best remembered today for his allegorical novel 'Mr. Weston's Good Wine'. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Very light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Only a couple of very light marks to the boards. Dust wrapper… Read More

London: J. and R. Tonson and J. Watts, 1737. Leather. Very Good. 8" by 5". William Kent; John Wotton. The illustrated fifth edition of the fables of John Gay, containing a total of fifty of his admired tales. Volume One only, of a total of two volumes.The fifth edition.The collected fables of John Gay, this volume containing a total of fifty tales. Illustrated with an engraved title, and engraved head-pieces to each fable.Fables in this volume include 'The Spaniel and the Chameleon', 'The Mother, the Nurse, and the Fairy', 'The Wild Boar and the Ram', 'The Lady and the Wasp', and more.Gay originally wrote fables for Prince William, the Duke of Cumberland, in 1727, and despite writing them for a royal, he wrote about the vanities of court honours.Illustrated by William Kent and John Wotton.Bookplate of Richard Luckett to the front paste down. In a full calf binding, rebacked, with new endpapers. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards. Minor bumping to the extremities. Boards… Read More

London: R and C Rivington et al , 1793. Leather. Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". None. A lovely copy of John Gay's Fables, lavishly illustrated throughout. With vignette title and engraved plates to every fable. With a life of the author. Darton and Harvey printing. John Gay (30 June 1685 – 4 December 1732) was an English poet and dramatist and member of the Scribleurs Club. In 1727 he wrote for six year old Prince William, later the Duke of Cumberland, Fifty-one Fables in Verse, for which he naturally hoped to gain some preferment, although he has much to say in them of the servility of courtiers and the vanity of court honours. Rebacked in calf with original boards. Externally very sound, smart spine, nice patina to older boards although they are a trifle rubbed. Internally, firmly bound. Bright with light scattered spotting, heavier to the plates, and some tidemarks to the plates. Dusting to title. Very Good

London: Chatto & Windus, 1929. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Very Good. 9" by 6". Gilbert Spencer. A superb copy of these collected fables of T. F. Powys, a signed limited edition copy illustrated by Gilbert Spencer. Signed by the author to the limitation page.The first limited edition work, limited to 750 copies, of which this is numbered 338.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.A collection of nineteen fables by T. F. Powys, including 'The Clout and the Pan', 'Mr. Pim and the Holy Crumb', 'The Withered Leaf and the Green', 'The Seaweed and the Cuckoo-Clock', 'The Ass and the Rabbit', and more.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and three illustrations by Gilbert Spencer.Collated, complete.T. F. Powys is best remembered today for his allegorical novel 'Mr. Weston's Good Wine'. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Light edge wear to the dust wrapper, resulting in a few… Read More

London: The Cresset Press, 1953 . First edition. Cloth. Fine/Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". None. A signed, first edition of this collection of moral fables written by English writer and archaeologist, Jacquetta Hawkes. First edition, in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original, price-clipped dust wrapper.Written by English writer and archaeologist, Jacquetta Hawkes. Signed by the author, inscribed 'For Sybil, In memory of a happy weekend, With love, Jacquetta' dated 14th August 1970. This work is comprised of eighteen fables delving into a variety of topics, from politics to those issues closer to home, such as matters of the heart. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original, price-clipped dust wrapper. Externally, lovely. Dust wrapper is very good, with light edge wear and the odd closed tear. Slight sunning to the wrap, particularly to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean, with author's ink inscription to the title page. Fine

London: John Stockdale, 1793. Leather. Very Good. 9.5" by 6". William Blake. An early edition of John Gay's influential 'Fables', a nicely illustrated editions with some plates engraved by William Blake. First Stockdale edition later issue, with a short "s" throughout.A collection of the fables of John Gay, with seventeen fables in this volume.Illustrated with sixteen plates and an engraved title page.Fables in this volume include 'The Dog and the Fox', 'The Vulture, the Sparrow, and Other Birds', 'The Baboon and the Poultry', 'The Ant in Office', 'The Bear in a Boat', and more.Gay originally wrote fables for Prince William, the Duke of Cumberland, in 1727, and despite writing them for a royal, he wrote about the vanities of court honours.This edition is notable for including engravings by William Blake, a Romantic poet and painter, a seminal figure of the era. He wrote prophetic works, though he was largely unrecognised during his lifetime.Volume II only of a total of two volumes,… Read More

London; Edinburgh: Edward and Charles Dilly; A. Kincaid and J. Bell, 1768. First edition. Leather. Very Good. 7.5" by 4.5". Not Stated. An illustrated first edition copy of William Wilkie's charming fables, a collection of sixteen fables with engravings. The first edition.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and seventeen plates.Half-title is present.ESTC citation number T138559.Collated, complete.A lovely collection of fables by William Wilkie.Written in iambic tetrameter, the sixteen poetical fables in this volume are reminiscent of John Gay. The sixteenth fable in this volume, 'The Hare and the Partan', is written in Scottish midlothian dialect. Fables include 'The Young Lady and the Looking-Glass', 'The Kite and the Rooks', 'The Muse and the Shepherd', and 'The Grasshopper and the Glowworm'. Including 'A Dialogue Between the Author and Friend' to the rear. Wilkie was a minister of the Scottish Church of Scotland, and a Professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of St. Andrews. In a full… Read More

London: S. Grosvenor , 1884. First edition. Hardback. Good. 10.5" by 8.5". Thomas Bewick . A first edition comprising various fables by Walter Brown, embellished with woodcuts by Thomas Bewick. The first edition of this work containing an anthology of fables by Walter Brown.With forty one fables written with the aim of illustrating Natural History. Interestingly, this fables were written without a moral to each.With titles such as 'The Water Hen and the Plover,' 'The Hedge Sparrow and the Adder,' 'The Buzzard and the Weasel,' 'The Two Magpies,' and plenty others.Profusely illustrated with cuts by Thomas Bewick. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding over paper covered boards. Externally sound with slight shelfwear and edge wear, as well as buming to the head and tail of the spine and minor handling markings to the front and rear boards. With some rubbing to the cloth to the front joint. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are extremely bright and clean. Good

London: Jacob Tonson , 1734. Leather. Very Good. 6.5" by 4" . Gucht . A scarce new edition of John Dryden's collected fables, in a very smart half morocco binding. The scarce fourth edition. Rebound in handsome half morocco with new endpapers. WIth an engraved frontispiece and some small vignette illustrations throughout. The final work produced by the English poet, John Dryden, first published only two months prior to his death. The work contains translations of the First Book of Homer's 'Iliad', selections from Ovid's 'Metamorphoses', and Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales', stories from Boccaccio and many more translations including original poems by Dryden himself. John Dryden was a notable seventeenth century poet, playwright, critic and translator. He is best known for being appointed England's first Poet Laureate. The pagination is as follows: [2], A-R12 ESTC Citation No. T124903 Rebound in half morocco with new endpapers. Light shelf wear to the edges. The odd small… Read More

Londres; [London]: B. Law; T. Cadell; P. Elmsly, 1788. Leather. Good Only. 7" by 4". Not Stated. A charming collection of over one-hundred French fables, an educational volume with an extensive French-English dictionary to the rear. The fifth edition.In the original French.A collection of charming traditional French fables, totaling one-hundred and forty educational tales for children.The second half of this work comprises of an extensive index, detailing the French words appearing in the fables, and their English translations. Illustrated with a frontispiece. By Jean Baptiste Perrin, a French educator who settled in Ireland.Collated, lacking the endpapers, however the text is complete. In a full calf binding. Externally, worn, with loss of leather to the joints, heavier to the rear joint, and to the extremities, heavier to the front board. Loss to the spine, mostly to the head and tail. Light rubbing to the boards and spine. Surface crack to the spine. Front hinge is weak, front board held by two… Read More

London: Jacob Tonson, 1700. First edition. Leather. Good. 12.5" by 8". None. The first edition of John Dryden's collected fables. In a very smart contemporary mottled calf binding. These translations are regarded as one of Dryden's greatest works. This was the final work produced by Dryden, as he died two months later. The work contains translations of the First Book of Homer's 'Iliad', eight selections from Ovid's 'Metamorphoses', three of Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales', three stories from Boccaccio and many more translations including original poems by Dryden himself. With this work Dryden aimed to increase the reputation of English literature, by adapting these classic works. All the translations to this work are in Dryden's heroic couplet. With the bookplate of the Marquess of Headfort to the front pastedown with his family arms. Possibly the bookplate of the Taylour Family, either Thomas Taylour the 1st Marquess Headford or Thomas Taylour 2nd Marquess of Headfort. Complete with the… Read More