Lot 149
A collection of 16 books, including Lamy, Bernard
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 2 September 2015 at 12:00 BST
Description
The art of speaking. London: M. Pitt, 1676. First English edition, 8vo, with blank A1, and 3 leaves of advertisements at end, contemporary calf, marginal tear to A3, worn [ESTC R1142]; Angling - Samuel Taylor Angling in all its branches... London: T.N.Longman and O.Rees, 1800. 8vo, half-title, 3 advertisement leaves, original boards, some soiling, covers rubbed, chipping to spine [ESTC T112416]; Baretti, Joseph A dictionary of the English and Italian languages. London, 1787. 2 volumes, 4to, contemporary calf gilt, morocco labels, head and base of spines worn; Young, Arthur The idea of the present state of France. London, 1795. 8vo, wrappers, uncut; Algarotti, Count Letters, military and political. London, 1782. 8vo, original boards, uncut; Mason, George The life of Richard Earl Howe. London, 1803. 8vo, original boards, uncut; Erskine, Hon. Thomas A view of the causes and consequences of the present war with France. London, 1797. 8vo, wrappers, uncut; Heweston, W.B. History of Napoleon Bonaparte. London, 1818. 3 volumes, 8vo, 2 engraved titles (? only) and 27 plates, original boards, uncut; Robertson, W. The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. London, 2802. 4 volumes, 8vo, engraved frontispieces, contemporary calf gilt (15)