Aringhi, Pauli / Bosio, Antonio.

Roma Subterranea Novissima. In Qua Post Antonium Bosium Antesignanum, IO: Severanum Congreg. Oratorii Presbyterum, Et celebres alios Scriptores Antiqua Christiamorum Et praecipue Martyrum Coemetria, Tituli, Monimenta, Epitaphia, Inscriptiones. Ac Nobiliora Sanctorum Sepulchra. Sex Libris Distincta Illustrantur. Opera Et Studio Pauli Aringhi Romani Congreg. Eiusdem Presyteri.

Romae (Rome), Expensis Blasij Diuersini, & Zanobij Masotti Bibliopolarum, Typis Vitalis Mascardi, 1651. 40 x 26 cm. Vol.1: Half Title, Engraved Title Page, Frontispiece, (2), 626 pages, (29) [Index]. Collation Vol.1: [HT, ETP, FP, (2), ++ – ++6, A-Z4, Aa-Zz4, Aaa-Zzz4, Aaaa-Nnnn4], With a folding Map of Rome, 92 Full Page Engravings and small Engravings / Illustrations in Text. Vol.2: Half Title, Frontispiece, Engraved Title Page, (6), 718 pages, (24). Collation Vol.2: [HT, FP, TP, (6), A-Z4, Aa-Zz4, Aaa-Zzz4, Aaaa-Xxxx4, a4-c3]. Volume 2 with 128 Full Page Engravings, of which 7 are folding. Small Illustrations in Text. Old calf, later repaired/rebacked spine and corners (see images). Gilt title and decorations on spine. Spine labels. Very good condition. Binding repaired, rubbed, bumped, scratched. Age darkened throughout. Large sections damp stained (see images). Some minor tears, paper losses, none affecting the text or Illustrations. A very impressive set.

Nightingale, Florence.

Notes on Hospitals.

Third Edition, Enlarged and for the most part Re-written. London, Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts, and Green, 1863. 25.5 x 19 cm. ix, (2), 187 pages. Illustrated. Complete with all Plans, Maps, Fold-outs, Forms etc. – as stated in the ‘List of Plans’. Original dark brown textured cloth. Blind decorations on boards. Gilt title on spine. Professionally rebacked in 2019 using the original boards and spine. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Corners a little worn. Edges dust dulled. New dark end papers. Short closed tears to the two maps in the back. Small paper loss to Paris map – none affecting actual maps. Overall a very nice, bright, complete and clean copy of this rare publication.

Published by Authority [Zephaniah Swift – editor].

The Laws of the United States of America. In Three Volumes.

Three volumes – complete. Philadephia, Printed by Richard Folwell, No. 33, Mulberry-Street, 1796, 1796 & 1796. c. 20 x 12 cm. Vol.1: 494 pages / Vol.2: 576 pages / Vol.3: 477 pages, (1), (130) [Index]. A few small Vignettes. Contemporary full sheep with blind decorations to boards and spine. Red morocco spine labels with gilt titles. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped. Edges and end papers age darkened. Some small material losses to spine ends and boards (see images). Front board of volume 3 repaired, but weak. Some water staining to first and last pages of volume 3 only. Internally clean. A nice complete set.

Bligh, Lieutenant William.

A Narrative of the Mutiny, On Board His Majesty’s Ship Bounty; and the Subsequent Voyage of Part of the Crew, in the Ship’s Boat, from Tofoa, on of the Friendly Islands, to Timor, a Dutch Settlement in the East Indies. Written by Lieutenant William Bligh.

Scarce and early pirated edition. Dublin, Printed for L. White, P. Byrne, J. Moore, J. Jones, B. Dornin, Grueber and M’Allister. W. Jones, and R. White. 1790. 22 x 13.5 cm. vii, (1), 144 pages. [[A]4, B8-K8]. Watermarked Paper. Contemporary cloth. Rough cut edges. Condition: Binding seriously rubbed, bumped, (damp) stained and faded (see images). Front joint open at the top of spine. Front free end paper and large part of half title page missing. Large part (c. 80%) of leaf D8 (pages 47 & 48) missing (a facsimile page printed on archival photo paper is losely inserted). Top section of the book damp stained. Edges dust dulled. Some minor nicks, tears & creases). Name of previous owner in colour pencil on ‘Advertisement’ page. Otherwise internally clean. The book would benefit greatly from rebinding. Despite its faults it remains a fascinating copy and a terrific read.

Dodsley, J. / Burke, Edmund (Editors). Washington, George / Jefferson, Thomas / Founding Fathers et al.

The Annual Register, or a View of the History, Politics, and Literature, for the Year 1774, 1776, 1778 – 1781, 1783 and 1787. [A Crucial Primary Source for the American Revolution / Early Printing of the Declaration of Independance / American Civil War / 1787 Constitution of the United States of America etc.].

1774 & 1776 Fourth Editions. All others: First Editions. Eight Volumes. London, Printed for J. Dodsley, 1789, 1788, 1779, 1780, 1780, 1782, 1785 & 1789. 21 x 12.5 cm. 1774: (2), 280, 245, (10) / 1776: IV, 270, 259, (9) / 1778: IV, 334, 245, (11) / 1779: vii, 442, 193, (10) / 1780: vii, 404, 251, (12) / 1781: (2), 339, 207, (12) / 1787: II, 320, 202, (14). Uniform contemporary tree calf. Gilt decorations to spine. Dentelles. Generally very good condition. Bindings seriously rubbed and bumped. Edges and end papers age darkened and dust dulled. Spine labels missing. Some joints started to crack. Some material losses to heads of spines and corners (see images). The 1779 volume has a split spine. Bindings remain sound. Internally mildly age darkened / dust dulled, occasionally foxed, otherwise clean. The 1781 volumes shows some damp and bookworm damage for the last 20 pages or so, not affecting readability. No annotations, library stamps etc. Eight clean copies. Excellent reading copies or candidates for rebinding.

Hardiman, James.

The History of the Town and County of the Town of Galway. From the earliest Period to the Present Time, Embellished with several Engravings. To which is added a Copious Appendix, containing the Principle Charters and other Original Documents.

First Edition. Dublin, Printed by W. Folds and Sons, 1820. 26.5 x 21.5 cm. xvi, 320 pages, lvi [Appendix], (4) [Index]. Complete with all Plates and Maps, some folding. Later dark green half morroco. Cloth covered boards. Black spine label with gilt title. Gilt decorations. Raised bands. New end papers. Very good condition. Sound binding. Edges dust dulled. A little dust dulling and occasional mild damp staining. A very nice copy of this now scarce first edition.

Dickens, Charles.

The Works of Charles Dickens. The Old Curiosity Shop (2 vol) / Barnaby Rudd & Hard Times (2 vol) / Little Dorrit (2 vol) / Nicholas Nickleby (2 vol) / Martin Chuzzlewit (2 vol) / David Copperfield (2 vol) / Bleak House (2 vol) / Dombey and Son (2 vol) / Our Mutual Friend (2 vol) / The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and other Stories / Oliver Twist / Sketches by Boz / The Uncommercial Traveller / A Child’s History of England / Great Expectations / A Tale of Two Cities / America Notes & Pictures from Italy / Christmas Stories / Christmas Books / The Pickwick Papers (Volume 2 only). With Illustrations by H.K. Browne, G. Cattermole, F. Walker, Marcus Stone, George Cruikshank, Edwin Landseer, Maclise, Stanfield, F. Stone, Doyle, Leech, and Tenniel.

29 Volumes. London & Philadelphia, Chapman and Hall & J.B. Lippincott, 1874-1876. c. 21 x 13.5 cm. vii, 532 / vi, 509 / ix, 578 / vi, 572 / xi, 524 / vii, 489 / xiv, 506 / viii, 500 / xiii, 504 / vii, 504 (4) / ix, 517 / vii, 527 / xi, 528 / vii, 523 / ix, 522 / vii, 528 / vi, 513 / vi, 500 / 552 / x, 506 / xii, 577 / vi, 409 / x, 468 / 560 / x, 431 / vii, 506 / 709 & 493 pages. Illustrated. Uniform contemporary half calf over marbled boards. Each volume with two morocco spine labels with gilt titles. Gilt decorations to spine. Matching marbled end papers and edges. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges dust dulled. Occasional very mild foxing/browning, but generally exceptionally bright and clean. A very nice set, but missing volume 1 of Nicholas Nickleby.

Various Authors.

An Universal History, from the earliest Account of Time to the Present. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, Chronological and other Tables.

Volumes 2 to 19 (18 Volumes in Total). Dublin, Printed by Edward Bate, for the Editors, 1744 / 1745 / 1746. 19.5 x 12.5 cm. Vol.2: (2), 630 pages / Vol.3: (2), 645 pages / Vol.4: (2), 629 pages / Vol.5: (4), 615 pages / Vol.6: (2), 636 pages / Vol.7: (2), 653 pages / Vol.8: (2). 638 pages / Vol.9: (4), 651 pages / Vol.10: (2), 656 pages / Vol.11: (2), 632 pages / Vol.12: (2), 646 pages / Vol.13: (2). 650 pages / Vol.14: (2), 666 pages / Vol.15: (2), 724 pages / Vol.16: (2), 749 pages / Vol.17: (2), 813 pages / Vol. 18: (2), 706 pages / Vol.19: (2), 760 pages plus 10 pages Index. For list of Plates per volume, please see comments. Contemporary uniform calf. Spine label with title in gilt. Gilt decorations on spine. Raised bands. Red speckled edges. All volumes in very good condition, except for Vol. 5, which is seriously damaged by bookworm. All volumes rubbed and bumped. Age darkened edges and end papers. Very few annotations. Top edge of volume 19 marked with red felt pen. Internally age darkened with the occasional closed tear. Some plates with closed tears and poor folding. Overall a very nice and interesting set with some amazing Plates and Maps.

Machiavel, Nicolas [Niccolò Machiavelli].

[The Works of Nicholas Machiavel]. Containing the following Works: The History of Florence / The Prince, Together with the Original of Guelf and Ghibilin, Life of Castruccio Castracani, Murther of Vitelli, &c. by Duke Valentino, State of France, State of Germany. / The Discourses of Nicholas Machiavel, upon the First Decade of Titus Livius. / The Art of War. / The Marriage of Belphegor. Also The Publisher to the Reader, concerning the following Letter & The Author’s Introduction.

London, Printed for A. Churchill, R. Bonwick, T. Goodwin et al, 1720. C. 32 x 20 cm. TP [History of Florence], (2) [Epistle to Clement VII], (10) [TOC], 180 pages (Florence], (4) [TP & Dedication: The Prince], pages 199-267 [The Prince], (4) [TP & Dedication: Discourses], pages 267-431 [Discourses], (4) [TP &c. The Art of War], pages 433-523 [The Art of War], pages 524-529 [The Marriage of Belphegor], pages 530-532 [Preface to the Reader], (1) [Epistle to Clement VII], (3) [The Author’s Introduction]. Numerous pages misnumbered: 169-170, 175-179, 235, 265. New (2024) half leather over marbled boards. New end papers. Spine labels. Text block in good condition. Missing overall title page [Works of Machiavel]. Heavy edge wear, particularly to first and last pages, with paper losses, but not affecting text. Large section (c. 50%) of page 26/26 missing. Closed tear to page 509/510. Paper darkened with some damp staining and occasional foxing.

Polano, Pietro Soaue (author) / Brent, Nathanael (translator).

The Historie of the Councel of Trent [History of the Council of Trent]. Containing eight Bookes. In which (besides the ordinarie Actes of the Councell) are declared many notable occurances, which happened in Christendome, during the space of fourtie yeeres and more. And, particularly, the practises of the Court of Rome, to hinder the reformation of their errors, and to maintaine their greatnesse. Written in Italian by Pietro Soaue Polano, and faithfully translated into English by Nathanel Brent.

First Edition in English. London, Printed by Robert Barker, and Iohn Bill, Printers to the King’s most Excellent Maiestie, 1620. 32 x 20 cm. Titel page with Vignette, (8) [Dedication & To The Reader], 825 pages, (16) [Index]. Collation: TP, q3-q6, A1-Z6, Aa1-Zz6, Aaa1-Aaa6, Aaaa1-Bbbb3. Old calf. Later spine label and end papers. Speckled edges. Six Raised bands. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Ex Library (Dominican Convent Cabra) with two small library stamps on ffep. Internally a bright and clean copy. Some minor damp localised damp damage to the fore edge, not affecting text. Overall a very nice copy in a sturdy leather binding. See images.