Mrs. S.C. Hall.

Sketches of Irish Character [Signed].

The Fifth Edition. London, Nattali & Bond. 1855. 20 x 14 cm. xxiv, 412 pages. With Plates and Illustrations in text. Original green cloth. Hard cover. Gilt title and decorations. Professionally rebacked in 2025. All edges gilt. New end papers. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped. Edges age darkened. Inscribed by Mrs. S.C. Hall. See images.

Howard, John Eliot.

“The Island of Saints;” or, Ireland in 1855.

First Edition. London, Seeleys, 1855. 16 x 10 cm. xxiv, 276 pages. With 10 (out of 11) Lithotint Plates and three woodcut Illustrations. Original green cloth with gilt titles on front board and spine. Elaborate blind decorations to boards and spine (see images). Very good condition. Binding with minor shelf wear. Spine faded into brown. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Small Ex Libris on front paste down. Inscription on front free end paper reads : ‘From the Author Sept. 1855’. A few neat annotations. A very nice copy.

Gosse, Philip Henry.

A Manual of Marine Zoology for the British Isles.

[First Edition]. Two Volumes. London, John Van Voorst, 1855, 1856. 16 x 10 cm. Vol.1: xi, 203 pages / Vol.2: iv, 239 pages. With B&W Illustrations in text. Uniform dark green cloth. Hard covers. Gilt titles and decorations on spine. Very good condition. Rubbed and bumped. Dust dulled. Name stamp of previous owner on end paper / title page.

Marmion, Anthony.

The Ancient and Modern History of the Maritime Ports of Ireland.

Second Edition. Printed for the Author by W.H. Cox, 1856. 22 x 14 cm. xviii, 633 pages, (2). Original dark green cloth. Gilt title and gilt harp on front board. Elaborate blind decorations. Good condition. Rubbed, bumped and dust dulled. Front free end paper missing. A very good reading copy.

Knight, Charles.

The Popular History of England. [Inscribed and Signed by the Author]. An Illustrated History of Society and Government from the Earliest Period to our own Times.

First Edition. Eight Volumes – Complete Set. London, Bradbury and Evans, 1856 – 1862. 21.5 x 14.5 cm. Vol.1: viii, 492 / Vol.2: xii, 500 / Vol.3: xi, 499 / x, (2), 499 / Vol.5: xii, (2), 483 / Vol.6: x, 472 / Vol.7: xvi, 582 / Vol.8: xvi, 672 pages. All volumes illustrated throughout with numerous Plates, Illustrations in text and one folding Map of London Fine uniform contemporary half calf over marbled boards. Marbled end papers. Red speckled edges. Spine labels with gilt title and volume numbers. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges dust dulled. Internally mildly age darkened and occasional mild foxing. Inscribed and signed by the Author Charles Knight on second blank of first volume, dated Sept. 21, 1860. A very nice set in a fine and sturdy binding.

Dickens, Charles.

Little Dorrit.

First Edition. London, Bradbury & Evans, 1857. 21 x 14 cm. xiv, 625 pages. Complete with all Plates as listed. Contemporary half calf over marbled boards. Rebacked in 2023. New end papers. Very good condition. Rubbed and bumped. Edges dust dulled. Occasional mild foxing. See images.

Livingstone, David.

Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa. Including a Sketch of Sixteen Years’ Residence in the Interior of Africa, and a Journey from the Cape of Good Hope to Loanda on the West Coast; Thence Across the Continent, down the River Zambesi, to the Eastern Ocean. With Portrait, Maps by Arrowsmith, and numerous Illustrations.

First Edition. London, John Murray, 1857. 22 x 14 cm. ix, 711 pages plus eight pages publishers list. Folding Map in rear pocket. Complete with all Maps, Plans and Illustrations, as listed. Original brown textured cloth. Gilt title on spine. Blind decorations. Brown end papers. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Armorial Ex Libris on front paste down. Both inner hinges cracked. Binding weakened, but holding. Maps and Illustrations in very good condition. No annotations. Overall a very nice, complete copy.

Atkinson, Thomas Witlam.

Oriental and Western Siberia. A Narrative of Seven Years’ Exploration and Adventures in Siberia, Mongolia, the Kirghis Steppes, Chinese Tartary, and Part of Central Asia. With a Map and Numerous Illustrations.

First Edition. London, Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 1858. 25 x 15.5 cm. viii, (4) [TOC], 620 pages. Complete with 20 Lithographs, as listed, and numerous wood engravings in text. Original dark green cloth. Elaborate blind and gilt decorations. Gilt titles. Black end papers. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Top of spine frayed with minor losses (see images). Binding weak with a few pages coming loose. Map shows some edge wear and closed tears. Internally clean with occasional mild foxing.

M. Le Vicomte De Magny.

Nobiliaire universel. Recueil général des généalogies historiques et véridiques des maisons nobles de l’Europe. Cinquième volume.

Paris, Au secrétariat de l’Institut héraldique, 1858. 32 x 24 cm. xii, xvi, 310 pages. Illustrated. One colour Plate. Contemporary half faux-leather. Cloth covered boards. Marbled end papers and edges. Very good condition. Boards a little worn and stained (see images). Occasional very mild foxing. Internally clean.

M. Le Vicomte De Magny.

Nobiliaire universel. Recueil général des généalogies historiques et véridiques des maisons nobles de l’Europe. Cinquième volume.

Volume 5 ONLY. Paris, Au secrétariat de l’Institut héraldique, 1858. 32 x 24 cm. xii, xvi, 310 pages. Illustrated. One colour Plate. Losely inserted handwritten note and a photo of George V. See images. Contemporary green textured cloth. Elaborate gilt decorations. Marbled end papers. All edges gilt. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear. Occasional very mild foxing. A very nice copy.